Anand Pillai is a seasoned business leader with over four decades of experience in leadership roles across multinational corporations such as Reliance Industries, HCL Technologies, and the TATA Group. As the Managing Director of Leadership Matters, Anand is a recognized expert in sales, leadership, organizational transformation, and innovation. He excels in facilitating better communication, sharing business updates and strategies, and team building, while also developing problem-solving skills within organizations. Anand has coached CXOs and managers across various sectors, including IT, Finance, Banking, Manufacturing, and Hospitality. His strategic focus is on elevating client performance, applying world-class management practices, and fostering accountability in learning and development. Anand’s unparalleled expertise in building customer relations and driving organizational success makes him a transformative force in the business world.
Alok Verma is a leadership facilitator and transformation coach specialising in innovation, resilience, and team effectiveness. With over 18 years of experience across IT, ITES, sales, and learning & development, he has enabled professionals and teams to achieve clarity, growth, and sustained performance. Alok delivers keynote sessions on leadership, innovation, team building, time management, and personal transformation for corporate audiences. Invite Alok Verma for leadership programs and corporate events in India.
Parna Mishra is a Career Anchor, mindset coach, and learning facilitator with 16+ years of experience across HR Business Partnering, OD, HR consulting, and soft-skills training. She has worked with individuals and organizations to unlock potential, strengthen mindset, and improve workplace productivity. Parna’s coaching integrates career clarity, personal effectiveness, and behavioral transformation, grounded in the belief that every individual operates with a unique “model of the world.” Her work focuses on helping professionals navigate career transitions, build confidence, and sustain performance through self-awareness and intentional growth.
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Smita D Jain, a seasoned Personal Empowerment and Executive Life Coach, is dedicated to empowering professionals to craft fulfilling careers and lead lives aligned with their aspirations. A compelling Writer and Speaker, she shares insights on Emotional Intelligence, Personal Finance, and Work-Life Integration through engaging workshops. A proud member of the International Coaching Federation and an NLP practitioner, Smita draws from over 14 years of Senior Leadership experience with Fortune 500 giants like KPMG, JLL, and United Technologies Corporation. A distinguished alumna of Columbia Business School, IIM Indore, and S.R.C.C. (Delhi University), Smita continues to inspire positive transformations.
Ishita Katyal, at just 19 years old, is an accomplished author and public speaker. Passionate about inspiring youth, she believes that everyone can learn and grow in the present moment, especially by staying childlike at heart while pursuing their passions. Ishita advocates for children to experiment and follow their dreams without waiting to become adults.
Her journey began at the age of 8 when she published her first book, Simran's Diary. Since then, she has organized a TEDx event (TEDxYouth@Balewadi) and spoken at the TED Global Conference in Vancouver, where she shared her top worries for the world and the importance of living in the present.
Ishita has spoken at major forums like NASSCOM, CISCO, MindMingle, Goafest, TEDYouth@NewYork, TEDxGateway, and TEDxBhilwara. Additionally, she is a passionate advocate for the rights of the economically underprivileged, dedicating her time to spreading smiles and making a difference.
With over 17 years of experience in strategic and finance transformations, I've worked with notable Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, General Motors, and Honeywell, as well as other listed companies from ANZ and Europe. My expertise is to work closely with top-level executives to formulate strategies and execute transformations that yield tangible results to the stakeholders. I am skilled in various areas, including setting up Shared Services, Transformations, Insourcing and Outsourcing initiatives, ERP implementations (including SAP HANA), and leveraging technology. I thrive in managing and leading multifunctional diverse global teams in ambiguous and agile environments; Driving transitions, change management, and integration efforts within global matrix organizations. I have worked closely with Board of Directors, CFOs, Finance Leaders and created long-lasting relationships and impactful experiences.
Abhinav Verma is an author and acoustic consultant specialising in creativity, sound, and personal transformation. An experienced acoustic consultant at Hewshott International, his journey spans music, sound engineering, and consulting, bringing a unique interdisciplinary perspective to his work. Abhinav delivers keynote sessions on creativity, self-discovery, personal growth, and mindful living for academic and leadership audiences. Invite Abhinav Verma for conferences, leadership summits, and corporate events in India.
P. K. Agarwal is a power systems and electricity market professional with 38+ years of experience across power system operations, wholesale electricity market design, SCADA/WAMS implementation, systems automation, and power system cybersecurity. He serves as Director (Market Operations) at POSOCO Ltd and oversees SCADA and IT systems, corporate planning, REC Registry, E-Certs Registry, and CISO responsibilities. His expertise includes wholesale electricity market design and systems and process automation.
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Zarina Poonawalla is an Award winning Certified Intelligent Leadership coach, Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, Life Coach, Peak Performance Coach, Celebrity Coach, Executive Coach, NLP, CBT and Educator. She is the founder of Abbzoh Expertise Unique which constantly thrives on learning and evolving to benefit individuals, leaders, stakeholders and organizations worldwide. She has also been conferred with awards and recognitions such as - Women's Excellence Award in Leadership Contribution, Iconic Woman creating Better Lives, Life and Leadership Coach of the Year.
Lt. Cdr. Sadhana Giri is a veteran Air Traffic Control Officer with 17 years of distinguished service, specializing in combat aviation dynamics. She has led cross-functional teams, championed learning initiatives, and is adept at strategic planning and integrating advanced training technologies. A certified leadership and life coach, Sadhana is widely recognized for her ability to inspire transformation across individual and organizational levels. Beyond her military career, she is a respected social influencer, Fit India Ambassador, and winner of multiple Mrs. India titles. She has broken societal norms and earned prestigious honors, including the Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rashtriya Shiksha Ratan Samman 2021 and Star India's Super Woman Award 2021 for her contributions to coaching. Through impactful corporate training sessions, she focuses on team building, change management, and diversity and inclusion, consistently driving personal effectiveness, synergy, and growth in dynamic environments.
