Major Vandana Sharma

Kargil War Veteran | Senior HR & Leadership Expert | Career & Life Coach | DEI Advocate, NA

Motivation and Development | Armed Forces, Inspiring Women, Human Resource

Major Vandana Sharma

Biography

Major Vandana Sharma is a Kargil War veteran, leadership coach, and motivational speaker with 28 years of experience spanning the Indian Army and the corporate sector. A pioneer for women in uniform, she served with distinction in the Indian Army, gaining deep experience in discipline, teamwork, and leadership under extreme pressure.

Following her military service, she transitioned into senior HR leadership roles at leading organisations including Wipro, GMR, and Myntra, where she contributed to talent development, organizational transformation, and diversity initiatives. An 8-time TEDx speaker and certified coach, Major Sharma works with organisations on leadership development, resilience, diversity and inclusion, and career transitions.

Blending military discipline with corporate insight, she brings practical lessons on courage, adaptability, and purpose-driven leadership. Through powerful storytelling and real-world frameworks, Major Sharma inspires leaders and teams to thrive under pressure and build inclusive, high-performing workplaces.

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