Yuvraj Singh, born on December 12, 1981, in Chandigarh, India, is a former Indian cricketer and one of the country's most iconic all-rounders. Known for his aggressive batting style and exceptional fielding skills, Yuvraj made a significant impact on Indian cricket during his illustrious career. A key player in India's 2007 ICC World Twenty20 and 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup triumphs, he was pivotal in crucial moments. Beyond cricket, Yuvraj Singh is recognized for his philanthropy, particularly through the YouWeCan Foundation, focusing on cancer awareness and supporting cancer survivors. His journey remains an inspiring saga in the annals of Indian cricket.
A performance driven professional with experience of working with country’s most renowned groups such as Tata AIG; Future Generali India Life Insurance Co Ltd; ; Aegon Religare Life Insurance Co Ltd , ING VYSYA , Tupperware India Pvt Ltd as an employee and Entreprenuer
•Erstwhile Regional Training Head with reputed private insurance companies.
•Extensive domain knowledge in Insurance ( All Channels ) , Direct Selling ( Multi level , Tier Systems ) . US Banking & Lending Norms
•Functions such as training , distribution & channel Management , process management .
•Completed Diploma in Public Relations from BILAMS, Kolkata in 1998
•Licentiate level for the Fellowship of the Insurance Institute of India in November 2004
•First level of LOMA – 2004
•Strong Customer and people orientation with hands on, collaborative working style.
•An excellent interpersonal, Customer Relationship Management, Organizational and Team Management abilities.
Paul Dupuis is the founder and CEO of Take-5 Global K.K., a consultancy firm focused on business advisory, leadership development, and M&A in Japan and India. For more than twenty-five years, Paul has worked in several countries across Asia, helping leaders and their organizations grow and transform on a mission to be future-ready. Prior to this, Paul was CEO and Chairman of Randstad Japan, where he led one of the largest operating companies with 100 branches and 35,000 employees, helping it to achieve record profitability and exceptional revenue growth. Paul was also the head of Randstad India, where he led the remarkable turnaround of the company to become a leading player in the Indian market, and within Randstad globally. For his work, Paul was recognized by the Great Place to Work Institute as one of India’s Best Leaders in Times of Crisis in 2021.
Jonty Rhodes, the acclaimed South African cricketer famed for his exceptional fielding skills, stands out as the sole player in history to be honored with a "Man of the Match" award solely for fielding. Beyond his cricketing feats, Jonty has emerged as a sought-after Motivational Speaker. Leveraging his experiences, he imparts valuable principles cultivated throughout his illustrious career. Jonty's motivational talks are a testament to resilience, encouraging audiences to adopt a success-oriented mindset and prioritize holistic fitness, encompassing both body and mind.
Lt Gen PG Kamath served in the Madras Regiment (Infantry), Indian Army for four decades and has active experience on all the frontiers of the country, both on the LOC & LAC, High altitude, deserts and in Counter Insurgency warfare. His last appointment was the Commandant of Army War College. He also served as the Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India in Malaysia and Brunei. He is a recipient of ‘The Param Vishist Seva Medal’, ‘Ati Vishist Seva Medal’, ‘Yuddh Seva Medal’ and ‘Sena Medal’ from the President of India. After his retirement from the Army, he served as the ‘Special Rapporteur of the ‘National Human Rights Commission’ for the South Zone from 2015 to 2018. General Kamath is a prolific writer and has read and written extensively on Tibet, China, and other contemporary issues.
Major Deepak Iyer is India’s most famous Special Forces speaker in the corporate space. He has the rare combination of being a Special Forces officer from the same Unit that did the surgical strikes in 2016, a former McKinsey consultant, an IIM-Ahmedabad and Columbia University trained MBA, a certified Yoga instructor, and an Executive Coach and Leadership Facilitator. His range of experiences and expertise come together to deliver a unique, unmatched perspective to what drives health and world-beating performance within any organization or team or business leader. Major Deepak has been a keynote speaker across dozens of marquee organizations that include names such as Tata Steel, ISRO, IIM-Bangalore, ITC, IBM, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, IDBI and Dr Reddy's. He has consistently been rated an Outstanding Speaker because of his ability to fire up enthusiasm, inspire visionary thinking and create drive for performance.
Sarita Rochwani, an executive coach based in Bangalore, India, is deeply committed to leadership development and team effectiveness. With qualifications as a CA and CPA, she leverages nearly two decades of diverse leadership experience in her coaching practice. Sarita believes in the inherent greatness within each individual and sees life as a realm of endless possibilities. She collaborates with clients to uncover and create new possibilities, emphasizing the profound impact of daily practices on personal growth. Passionate about serving ambitious professionals seeking increased self-awareness, clarity, and alignment, Sarita views coaching as a transformative tool capable of driving systemic change and fostering sustainable results. To her, coaching represents a dynamic learning technology that empowers individuals to achieve positive and lasting transformation in both their personal and professional lives.
Shreekant is a seasoned professional celebrated for his remarkable career achievements. With a track record of demonstrated leadership, he has excelled in managing both business functions and technology consulting. His notable accomplishments include: Establishing the Public Service business in India for a global professional services company, launching & growing, the 'LP Gas' business in India for a JV of Shell, and growing the SAP Technology business for a global leader in IT services, digital, and business solutions.
He played a pivotal role(s) in acclaimed organizational restructuring and transformational program(s) at Oil Company. He is passionate about the application of Game-based-approach & Experiential learning for Organizational Change , Education & Exceptional outcomes and specializes in Realizing concepts to value creation stage, Innovation & Transformation, & Building Organization.
W V. Raman is an all rounder in every sense of the term. He is a former cricketer who played for India between 1988 to 1996. He displayed multi faceted talent after retiring from active cricket by donning different roles as a commentator, columnist and a coach. He also spent 17 years of his life working in the Corporate sector. In addition, he is also a polyglot with a flair for expressing his views in a captivating manner. He also authored a book titled "The Winning Sixer" that was published in 2020.
He was also the Head Coach of the India U-19, India A teams on several occasions. His final assignment was as the Head Coach of the Indian Women's cricket team. His coaching career is embellished by a very successful track record in terms of titles and blossoming of several individual cricketers.
Siddhartha is MD and COO of a leading Full Service Investment Bank at its Asset Management Vertical. Siddhartha is a visionary, forward looking thinker, educationist, author, mentor for startups and b school students, and a popular figure on social media on account of his Short notes and articles. With two decades of experience in Financial markets across Private sector and MNC Banks, Wealth firm, Investment bank, Siddhartha specializes in economics, Capital markets, fundraising, People management, banking and behavioural finance.
Executive Educator, Lecturer in Marketing and Strategy, and Consultant - thirty-three years of experience in managing Start-up Operations, Business Development, and Marketing. Overall 38+ years of experience - 25 years in corporate PLUS 13 years in the Consulting and Executive Education. He has been the India Head for two multi-national companies. Conducted over 6000+ hours of training in various industry verticals.
"Thoughts drive action ". Elenchus is the methodology of questioning and discuss to get deeper insights, clarity and drive action for transformation and change. This method was made popular by Socrates. I bring forth questions, insights and perspectives which urge listener to think, seek and gain insight. As a trainer, Coach, moderator, panelist, seminar and workshop moderator I have really enjoyed and have been successfully recieved by my audience. Certified ICC coach , globally certified on various tools, over 10,000 hours of training and coaching experience.
Experienced and Strong healthcare services professional with a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) focused in Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management from AFMC Pune, with a background of working in the largest health care industry. Dr. Shashikant Sharma is a professor at Armed Forces Medical College. He missions to achieve top leadership positions in Health Care Organisations by Leveraging Performances of People and Technology thus creating Service Excellence and Differentiated Value for consumers in turn creating a Huge Social Impact.
Ajeet Khurana was the CEO of Zebpay and is fondly recognised as an experienced CEO with a demonstrated history of working in the fintech industry. He is especially skilled in building teams, ensuring performance, scaling, digital strategy, planning, and negotiation. He is also an angel investor and mentor. Ajeet is bound to work best in international, growth-oriented, entrepreneurial settings. Before working with Zebpay, he was the head of the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Committee in the Internet and Mobile Association of India.
Rahul Dravid is a former Indian cricketer and captain of the Indian national team. He is the current overseas Batting Consultant for the Indian team, and also the Head Coach for the India Under-19 and India A teams. Known for his sound batting technique, he has scored nearly 25,000 runs in international cricket and is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen in the history of cricket. He is colloquially known as Mr. Dependable, and often referred to as The Great Wall or The Wall by Indian cricket followers.
Brigadier Sushil Bhasin, a Master Facilitator, Keynote Speaker, and Time Investment Strategist, has revolutionized the concept of time by introducing the philosophy of time investment. His book, "Million Dollar Second - Time Investment Strategies in the Digital World," guides readers on consciously valuing and investing time, determining their hourly monetary worth to foster mindfulness. With 34 years of military experience, Bhasin transitioned from the army to the corporate world, blending battlefield resilience with polished boardroom strategies. Renowned for motivating corporate leaders and teams, he conducts transformative workshops, keynotes, personalized coaching, and outbound programs worldwide. A TEDx speaker and bestselling author, Bhasin's impactful sessions extend to diverse sectors, including technology, finance, and automotive industries.
An embodiment of a leader who leads from the front, and gets things done, Dr. Lohani is credited with saving the life of several organisations including Air India, Indian Railways, Madhya Pradesh Tourism, and more. He is the recipient of numerous Lifetime Achievement Awards, Excellence in Governance Award, and other National Awards.
Dr. Ashwani Lohani, IRSME 1980 presently working as CEO, GMRSB earlier worked as the CMD of Air India on two occasions during which he helped the organization earn operating profits for two years. He also worked as the Chairman, Railway Board when the railways went through major reforms resulting in impetus to the Vande Bharat train, Dedicated Freight Corridors, High-Speed Railway between Ahmedabad and Mumbai, cleanliness levels, improvements to infrastructure, and above all a vastly improved safety record.
V.V.S. Laxman is a former renowned Indian cricketer. He is widely regarded as one of the Best batsman in the Test match format of the game. His knock of 281 against Australia in Eden Gardens in 2001 was rated as the greatest Test performance of the last 50 years. He also has the record of highest partnership (376 runs) in the third inning of a test match. He was awarded with Arjuna Award in 2001 for his excellent cricketing performance. He was also named as Wisden Cricketer of the year 2002. He 2011, he was awarded the India’s fourth highest civilian award, Padma Shri. Since retirement, he has been a regular part of the Hindi commentary panel. Laxman inspires audiences with his insights on Building High Performance Teams and deep insight on how to develop Winning mindsets and Peak performance.
A pioneer in the e-commerce industry of India, Deep has disrupted the traditional concept of travel as the founder and CEO of MakeMyTrip, India's largest travel services company and one of the most valuable players in the global travel industry. Since the founding of the company, he has steered the company through multiple challenging environments such as the Dot.com bust, 9/11, and Covid showcasing the focus on the right metrics and company management fundamentals. One of India's most popular entrepreneurs, Deep speaks about what it takes to build a business based on e-commerce in a dynamic market like India. By the end of his talk, Deep promises to leave the audience thinking out of the box and brave enough to risk pursuing the idea they believe in.
Arabind has an excellent track record of leadership, delivering results through strategic skills in directing all aspects of the business processes - Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Sales Management, Project Management & Quality Assurance at the National and International level and driving revenue & bottom-line growth. Illustrious career of 39 years reflects continual learning, driving effective business strategies & delivering sustainable business results. A widely respected enthusiast and a thought leader in Allied Agriculture (Dairy, Poultry & Fishery) and Processed Foods sectors. He has been associated in various committees in CII at National & State Level and is a keen policy advocate. Held a wide range of leadership positions in India and overseas with leading companies such as Cadbury’s, Hindustan Unilever, Dabur, Aditya Birla Retail and Godrej Tyson Foods (Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director). He has been trained on TPM by JIPM, Japan.
With 53 years of corporate leadership under his belt, R Gopalakrishnan's career spans significant roles in Unilever and Tata. From leading Unilever Arabia in Jeddah to serving as Managing Director of Brooke Bond Lipton and Vice Chairman of Hindustan Lever in Bangalore, his journey reflects a rich tapestry of experiences. As a director on Tata Sons' board and an independent director for companies like Castrol India and Press Trust of India (PTI), he continues to contribute his expertise. Gopalakrishnan is also a prolific author, with twelve books to his credit. Notably, he brings a unique approach to teaching, emphasizing practical examples and anecdotes over theoretical frameworks, evident in his course "LWNT - Learning What Nobody Teaches" at B-schools.
Born with hemiplegia (which causes paralysis to one side of the body), Devika Malik overcame the challenges of her disability to become an international para-athlete (disability sports) with 8 national & 3 international medals at World Para Athletics Grand Prix competitions; a psychological counsellor; International Disability Inclusion Advocate & TEDx Speaker and social entrepreneur - Co-founder of the Wheeling Happiness Foundation. The foundation has provided artificial limbs & assistive devices to 550+ beneficiaries. Devika’s efforts have been recognised nationally and internationally, this includes receiving the Queen's Young Leaders Award from Queen Elizabeth II in London and being a Speaker at the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018 in London and recently recognition by the Vice President of India & United Nations India – Women Transforming India Award 2018 and inclusion in the coveted Forbes 30Under30 List in 2020.
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