Our Team

About the Founder

Preeti’s journey as a leader in soft skills training began with a vision to empower individuals and organisations to achieve greater success. Her rich background in psychology and business management gives her a unique insight into human behaviour and organisational dynamics. Her extensive experience includes training and coaching professionals from esteemed institutions such as Shipping Companies, Banking, Insurance, and the Civil Services Commission.

She is a dynamic speaker, leadership coach, facilitator and trainer. She has developed numerous Training programs. Her Training workshops on Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Women’s Leadership, Mental Health, & Psychological First Aid have gained immense popularity. Preeti is passionate about bridging the gap between technical expertise and interpersonal competencies.

Ms. Preeti Dubey

CEO of Strive-High
Leading our maritime programmes

Our Captain

Capt. Ujjwal Kumar Verma

Capt. Ujjwal Kumar Verma

Manager, Maritime – Learning and Quality

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Capt. Ujjwal Kumar Verma is a seasoned Master Mariner with three decades at sea and command experience since 2012. He ensures that Strive High’s maritime programmes meet regulatory requirements while staying realistic, relevant and easy to apply on board. He brings real-world shipboard insight to every learning experience.

Capt. Ujjwal Kumar Verma is a distinguished Master Mariner whose seafaring career spans three decades, with sailing experience as Master since 2012. He has risen through every deck rank, from Junior Officer to Master. He has sailed specialised Gantry Crane vessels with Anglo-Eastern Ship Management and Mini Cape bulk carriers, leading multinational crews through complex cargo operations around the world.

As Manager, Maritime – Learning and Quality at Strive High, Capt. Verma plays a key role in shaping the quality of the company’s maritime training. Drawing on his varied experience across ranks, vessel types and cargo operations, he ensures that every programme meets regulatory requirements, including STCW and the ISM Code. He also makes sure each programme stays realistic, relevant and easy for seafarers to apply when they return to their vessels.

An experienced trainer in his own right, Capt. Verma has conducted programmes in Bridge Team Management, the Safety Officers Course and the Planned Maintenance System (PMS). Participants value his ability to turn complex regulations and concepts into practical lessons, using real incidents, case studies and open discussion drawn from years in command.

Beyond the classroom, he has served as Port Captain for coal, iron ore and steel loading operations in India. He holds a Master (Foreign-Going) Certificate of Competency from the Directorate General of Shipping, Government of India.

Passionate about mentoring officers and crew, Capt. Verma brings a rare blend of command authority and approachability. That makes him a key contributor to Strive High’s mission of delivering maritime learning that truly makes a difference at sea.

Guiding Strive High

The Advisory Board

Capt. Hari Subramaniam

Capt. Hari Subramaniam

Honorary Advisor | Maritime Leadership, Safety Culture & Risk Management

Capt. Hari Subramaniam is the Chief Commercial Officer with the Howden Group’s Marine, Cargo & Logistics team, bringing over 35 years of maritime experience.

Captain Hari Subramaniam brings over 35 years of distinguished experience across ship command, commercial shipping, insurance, loss prevention, risk management, and maritime governance. His career uniquely bridges shipboard leadership, shore-based operations, and policy-level influence, making him a highly valued Advisor to Strive High.

A Master Mariner with 17 years of sailing experience—including service as Master on ocean-going and offshore vessels—Capt. Hari possesses deep, first-hand insight into the human factors, leadership pressures, and behavioural risks faced by seafarers at sea. This lived experience strongly complements Strive High’s focus on leadership development, psychological safety, and crew wellbeing.

After transitioning ashore, he held senior commercial and operational leadership roles within major shipping organisations and played a key role in launching and scaling an offshore enterprise in Singapore. He later spent over 16 years leading Loss Prevention for a Shipowners’ P&I Club, overseeing global ship inspection programmes and developing risk-management and casualty-prevention strategies that significantly enhanced fleet safety and compliance.

Since 2019, Capt. Hari has served as Regional Head of Business Relations, strengthening stakeholder engagement, advancing safety awareness, and championing initiatives focused on seafarer health and wellbeing, including enhanced medical schemes for crew members.

Capt. Hari holds numerous influential appointments, including leadership and advisory roles with MPA Singapore, the National Maritime Safety at Sea Council, Singapore Shipping Association, International Chamber of Shipping, and the Workplace Safety and Health Council, among others. He is a Fellow of The Nautical Institute (UK) and actively contributes to professional, industry, and welfare organisations globally.

As an Advisor to Strive High, Capt. Hari provides strategic guidance on:

  • Maritime leadership and behavioural safety frameworks
  • Safety culture and human-factor risk management
  • Regulatory-aligned learning and future-readiness
  • Seafarer wellbeing, mental health, and humane leadership practices
  • Industry engagement and governance perspectives

His depth of experience, regulatory insight, and commitment to people-centred leadership significantly strengthen Strive High’s mission to deliver future-ready behavioural skills solutions for the maritime industry.

Shree Dhar Pandey

Shree Dhar Pandey

Advisor | Senior Chief Engineer

Shree Dhar Pandey, a Senior Chief Engineer and Advisor to Strive High, brings over three decades of shipboard and shore-based leadership experience to support the development of safe, resilient, and high-performing maritime professionals.

Shree Dhar Pandey is a highly respected maritime leader with over three decades of experience across shipboard operations and shore-based technical management. A graduate of the Marine Engineering Research Institute (MERI), formerly known as the Directorate of Marine Engineering Training (DMET), Class of 1990–1994, he represents the gold standard of engineering professionalism, shaped by strong fundamentals, discipline, and operational rigour.

He has been with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) since 1997 and was promoted to Chief Engineer in 2004. His career spans VLCCs, VLGCs, VLECs, Ammonia carriers, oil tankers, container ships, car carriers, dry bulk, and semi-container vessels, giving him a rare, cross-fleet perspective of maritime operations.

Having also served as a Technical Superintendent, Shree Dhar brings invaluable ship–shore insight into safety, leadership, audits, and human factors. In 2025, he was honoured with the MOL Presidential Award (Tokyo) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to safe operations and developing the next generation of seafarers.

As an Advisor to Strive High, he supports the design of credible, human-centred, and operationally grounded learning solutions, helping ensure that leadership, safety culture, and wellbeing programs truly reflect the realities faced by seafarers and maritime leaders worldwide.

Dr. Capt. Arife Tugsan Isiacik Colak

Dr. Capt. Arife Tugsan Isiacik Colak

Advisor | Maritime Academic & Master Mariner

Dr. Capt. Arife Tugsan Isiacik Colak FIMarEST AFNI is a maritime academic, master mariner, and researcher with extensive experience in maritime education and training, simulator-based learning, leadership, and maritime human factors.

Dr. Capt. Arife Tugsan Isiacik Colak FIMarEST AFNI is a maritime academic, master mariner, and researcher with extensive experience in maritime education and training, simulator-based learning, leadership, and maritime human factors. She currently serves as Captain Superintendent and Head of the Maritime Department at the International Maritime College Oman, National University of Science and Technology, where she also holds a faculty position as Assistant Professor and contributes to curriculum development for Nautical Science, Marine Engineering, and Maritime Business Management programs.

She has held an Oceangoing Master Certificate of Competency since 2009. Earlier in her career, she served as Ship Captain of the training vessel T/S MTA Sismik-1 and as Chief Officer on training and commercial vessels. Her academic and professional interests include competency-based education, curriculum development, industry engagement, Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships, and digital transformation in maritime education.

As a member of the Strive High Advisory Board, she looks forward to supporting initiatives related to mentoring, women in maritime, seafarer development, and the professional growth of young maritime talent.

The people behind it

Our Team

Dr. Micha Soundria

Dr. Soundria Arun Deepak

Chief Learning & Development Officer of Strive-High Pvt Ltd.

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Dr. Soundria Arun Deepak, Ph.D., is a Human Performance Specialist and Advanced Global Course Validation Expert with over 18 years across psychology, organisational development, psychometric assessment, leadership development and mental well-being.

Where psychological science meets the sea — strengthening the people who keep global shipping safe.

Dr. Soundria Arun Deepak, Ph.D., is a Human Performance Specialist and Advanced Global Course Validation Expert with over 18 years across psychology, organisational development, psychometric assessment, leadership development and mental well-being. At Strive-High Pte. Ltd., Singapore, she leads strategic learning, AI-powered learning ecosystems, competency-based training and evidence-informed course validation — bridging research, behavioural science and technology.

At a Glance

  • 18+ years of professional experience
  • 10+ international books published
  • 50+ Scopus Q1 & ABDC publications
  • 2 patents registered, Govt. of India

Education & Academic Experience

MBA (HRM), M.Sc. (Psychology), M.Phil. (HRM) and Ph.D. in Stress Management, with an FDP from IITM. She brings 15 years of university-level teaching and academic experience, including Professor-level responsibilities and professional engagement with NIT Tiruchirappalli.

Human Performance

Addresses the psychological, cognitive and psychosocial realities of life at sea — using evidence-informed methods and digital learning to strengthen seafarer well-being, sound decisions and a sustainable onboard safety culture.

Focus: Mental health · Resilience · Fatigue · Psychosocial risk · Anti-bullying · Situational awareness

Global Course Validation & Learning Innovation

Evaluates and elevates professional training through structured validation frameworks, scenario-based learning and measurable performance indicators — integrating AI, learning design and LMS platforms into scalable, competency-based programmes.

Focus: Curriculum review · Outcome alignment · Assessment validity · Competency mapping · Training effectiveness

Research, Publications & Innovation

Author of 10+ international books in Organisational Psychology and papers in Scopus-indexed Q1 and ABDC-listed journals, with two psychology-related patents registered with the Government of India. She is a recipient of the TMTC Best Scientist Award in Psychology in recognition of her contributions to psychological research, scientific advancement and innovation.

Focus: Organisational behaviour · Emotional intelligence · Psychometrics · Stress management · Leadership effectiveness

Areas of Expertise

  • Maritime Psychology
  • Human Factors
  • Seafarer Well-being
  • Resilience
  • Behavioural Safety Culture
  • Course Validation & QA
  • AI-Powered Learning
  • Psychometric Assessment
  • Leadership Development

Vision

To establish Maritime Psychology as an evidence-informed professional discipline — advancing rigorous course validation, seafarer well-being, competency development and operational safety across the international maritime industry.

Dr. K. Meenalochani

Dr. K. Meenalochani

Senior Research Director · MBA., M.Phil., PhD

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Dr. K. Meenalochani, Ph.D., is a maritime researcher driven by evidence, with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) as a core research strength. She leads Research and Development at Strive-High Pte Ltd, Singapore.

From behavioural evidence to better decisions — advancing maritime competence, wellbeing, and safety.

Dr. K. Meenalochani, Ph.D., is a maritime researcher driven by evidence, with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) as a core research strength. She leads Research and Development at Strive-High Pte Ltd, Singapore, integrating HRIS, psychometrics, behavioural science and predictive analytics to develop validated assessments, evidence-based training and actionable workforce insights. Her focus is advancing seafarer well-being, behavioural competence and maritime safety through research-led innovation.

At a Glance

  • 25+ peer-reviewed journal publications
  • 10+ international conference presentations & research publications
  • 2 books, including HRIS & knowledge management
  • 20+ SAKSHAM projects, Central Govt of India (multi-disciplinary Zonal Railway Training Institutes – ZRTIs)

Education

Ph.D. (HRM), MBA, M.Phil. (HR), TNSET, TESOL.

Professional Experience

Over a decade of teaching and learning and researching management studies, with banking experience and R&D leadership at Strive-High.

Maritime Research & Evidence Base

Designs the research behind seafarer mental resilience and safety culture programmes: the Seafarer Mental Health & Resilience Framework (SHHRAF), the FOSMA workplace-climate project (30+ pilot interviews), and assessment of 100+ candidates across Deck and Engine ranks, all piloted and validated.

Focus: Mental health · Resilience · Psychosocial risk · Safety culture · Pilot validation

HRIS, HR Metrics & Predictive Analytics

A core research strength: author of An Impact of Human Resource Information System – Global Perspective, with journal papers on HRIS awareness, adoption and the role of information systems in HRM. Applies it to seafarer workforce data through HR metrics, dashboards, predictive analytics and LMS learning analytics.

Focus: HRIS · HR metrics · Dashboards · Predictive analytics · Learning analytics

Assessment & Competency Mapping

Develops competency frameworks for Deck and Engine personnel, integrating psychometrics, behavioural science and predictive analytics to address maritime human-factor challenges. Translates validated research into practical assessment tools that support seafarer development, workforce insights and safer shipboard operations.

Focus: Psychometric assessment · Predictive analytics · Competency gap analysis · Behavioural safety

Curriculum, Training & Digital Learning

Develops modular course packs with 40+ training programmes for universities and knowledge e-learning assets. Rated best trainer – SAKSHAM Projects, Central Govt of India (multi-disciplinary Zonal Railway Training Institutes – ZRTIs).

Focus: Curriculum development · LMS analytics · E-learning · Behaviour-based safety

Publications & Mentoring

Published in Scopus-indexed, UGC CARE and international journals, including the International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, ICSSR, SMART Journal of Management and Info-kara Research; author of two books on HRIS and AI-enabled knowledge management.

Focus: Employee engagement · Information system CME · Behavioural performance

Core Expertise

  • HRIS & HR Systems Research
  • Seafarer Mental Resilience
  • Psychometric Test Design & Validation
  • Competency Modelling & Evaluation
  • HR Metrics, Dashboards & Predictive Analytics
  • LMS & Learning Analytics
  • Statistical Analysis & Modelling (SPSS, R)

Vision

To keep maritime workforce decisions evidence-based, so shipping companies can protect their crews and their operations.

Ms. Suganya Selvaraj

Ms. Suganya Selvaraj

Marketing & Communications Manager

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Suganya Selvaraj is the Marketing & Communications Manager at the company, where she leads marketing campaigns, digital communications and brand visibility. Combining strategic storytelling with an understanding of behavioural skills and learning, she develops communication that informs, engages and creates value for diverse audiences.

Suganya Selvaraj is the Marketing & Communications Manager at the company, where she leads marketing campaigns, digital communications and brand visibility. Combining strategic storytelling with an understanding of behavioural skills and learning, she develops communication that informs, engages and creates value for diverse audiences.

Suganya designs and manages marketing campaigns from concept to completion, shaping the strategy, messaging, content, and channels that carry each campaign to its audience. Her campaigns highlight the importance of mental health and behavioural skills for everyone, showing how they support wellbeing, strengthen communication and collaboration, and improve performance across different professional and personal settings. On International Women’s Day, she led a Free course on stress management, open to everyone, making wellbeing support accessible to all. She also created the Seafarer Month interview campaign, featuring interviews with seafarers to put them in the spotlight and bring their real voices and experiences to a wider audience.

Through digital storytelling and audience-focused content, Suganya brings meaningful experiences and perspectives into the company’s communications. Her maritime campaigns amplify seafarers’ voices, while her broader messaging connects mental health and behavioural skills to everyday professional and personal challenges. Her work has contributed to growth in the company’s social media following and extended the reach of its content across platforms.

Client management is also central to her role. Suganya serves as a trusted point of contact between the company and its clients, staying closely aligned with their needs, keeping communication timely and transparent, and making sure that what the company promises in its messaging is matched by the experience it delivers.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, a Master of Business Administration and an M.Phil. in Management. Her experience as an Assistant Professor, alongside her corporate background, informs her structured, analytical and learner-centred approach.

Suganya brings Instructional design expertise spanning curriculum development, learner psychology and content strategy. She translates complex subjects into clear, engaging learning and communication experiences for varied audiences. Together, her strengths in marketing, mental health awareness, behavioural skills and learning development support Strive High’s brand, client engagement and learning initiatives.

Santhini Ragupathi

Santhini Ragupathi

E-Learning and Psychology Specialist

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As an E-Learning and Psychology Specialist at Strive High Private Limited, she contributes to developing effective digital learning experiences by integrating instructional design principles, psychological approaches, and modern technologies.

As an E-Learning and Psychology Specialist at Strive High Private Limited, she contributes to developing effective digital learning experiences by integrating instructional design principles, psychological approaches, and modern technologies.

She creates educational images, visuals, animations, and videos using AI-powered technologies. Her responsibilities also include LMS course management, learning content integration, course reviews, and quality improvement.

She contributes to creating effective learning experiences using H5P and other digital learning technologies. She also collaborates with Subject Matter Experts and technical teams to improve the quality and accuracy of learning programmes.

She focuses on combining psychology, instructional design, and modern technology to develop effective digital training solutions that promote professional growth, mental well-being, and continuous learning.

Ms. Saranya Somasundaram

Ms. Saranya Somasundaram

Multimedia E-Learning Developer

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Saranya Somasundaram is a Multimedia E-Learning Developer with two years of professional experience in multimedia design and digital content development. She specializes in developing interactive LMS content, multimedia-based learning solutions, simulations, and scenario-based assessments that create engaging and effective digital learning experiences.

Saranya Somasundaram is a Multimedia E-Learning Developer with two years of professional experience in multimedia design and digital content development. She specializes in developing interactive LMS content, multimedia-based learning solutions, simulations, and scenario-based assessments that create engaging and effective digital learning experiences.

Her expertise includes multimedia design, visual storytelling, animation, video production, and interactive content development. She focuses on transforming complex concepts into clear, visually compelling, and learner-friendly content that simplifies information and supports effective knowledge transfer. By combining creativity, technology, and instructional effectiveness, she strives to develop meaningful learning experiences that encourage learner participation and improve knowledge retention.

Her postgraduate background in Mathematics, combined with her professional experience, strengthens her analytical, creative, and detail-oriented approach to developing innovative digital learning solutions.

Through her passion for multimedia innovation and digital learning, she contributes to creating interactive, visually engaging, and impactful learning content that supports STRIVE HIGH’s e-learning initiatives.

Global expertise

Our Coaches and Trainers

Ms. Preeti Dubey

Ms. Preeti Dubey

Chief Trainer of Strive-High

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She is a dynamic speaker, leadership coach, facilitator and trainer. She has developed numerous Training programs.

Her commitment to providing unparalleled soft skills training and consultancy services has set the gold standard for the industry. Preeti’s leadership and contributions to the field have earned her numerous prestigious awards and accolades. Among her notable recognitions are:

  • Global Coaching Leader
  • Woman Super-achiever
  • Singapore’s Top 100 Entrepreneurs
  • Outstanding Leadership at Education 2.0 UAE & USA
  • “Leader of the Year – World’s Leading Leader 2024” WCRCINT Global Business Conclave and Awards, House of Lords

These accolades testify to her unwavering commitment to excellence and her significant impact on the global stage.

With innovative training methodologies, customised solutions, and a commitment to client success, Strive High has gained global recognition for its contributions to the industry. Strive High’s reputation extends beyond borders, with its footprint in over twenty countries worldwide, from government bodies and multinational corporations to small businesses.

As the driving force behind Strive High, Preeti continues to inspire and empower individuals to strive for greatness. With a proven track record of success, a wealth of expertise, and a passion for making a difference, Preeti and Strive High are poised to shape the future of soft skills training and consultancy.

Certificates

  • Masters in Psychology
  • Masters in Business Administration, UK
  • Bachelors in Life Sciences
  • Diploma in Adult & Continuing Education (DACE)
  • Certified EQ-i 2.0 & 360 Practitioner
  • Certified ACTA Trainer
  • Member of American Psychological Association
  • Transformational Leadership Coach of the Year (2025)
  • Visionary Leader Award and Business Excellence Leadership Award
Jeffery Klubeck

Jeffery Klubeck

Professor of Communication & Author

Jeffrey Klubeck is now, an un-retired Professor of Communication (San Diego State University) and author of The Integrity Game®.

Jeffrey Klubeck is now an un-retired Professor of Communication (San Diego State University) and author of The Integrity Game® which is evolving into a comprehensive soft skills development company. As a world-class coach, Jeffrey has worked with entrepreneurs and high-performance teams in 12 countries across 4 continents. He is also the founder of Get A Klu, Inc. which serves small/micro businesses and solo-preneurs with productivity and accountability frameworks.

Klubeck is also the author of the Get A Klu in 52 Soft Skills book series. As a speaker he is fast-paced, humor-laced, and a little bit in your face … always challenging audiences to look within!

Training Programs

  • 10 Soft Skills We All Need
  • Accountability in the Workplace
  • Anger Management
  • Appreciative Inquiry
  • Assertiveness and Self-Confidence
  • Attention Management
  • Attitude and Work Ethic
  • Being a Likeable Boss
  • Business Ethics
  • Change Management
  • Civility in the Workplace
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Communication Strategies
  • Conducting Annual Employee Reviews
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Delivering Constructive Criticism
  • Developing Corporate Behavior
  • Developing New Managers
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Employee Motivation
  • Employee On-boarding
  • Facilitation Skills
  • Generation Gaps
  • Goal Setting and Getting Things Done
  • Health and Wellness at Work
  • High Performance Teams
  • Hiring Strategies
  • Human Resources Management
  • Improving Mindfulness
  • Improving Self-Awareness
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Knowledge Management
  • Leadership and Influence
  • Lean Process and Six Sigma
  • Life Coaching Essentials
  • Manager Management
  • Managing Workplace Anxiety
  • Meeting Management
  • Middle Managers
  • Millennial On-boarding
  • Networking (in and outside of the Company)
  • Office Politics for Managers
  • Organizational Skills
  • Performance Management
  • Personal Branding!
  • Presentation Skills
  • Project Management
  • Proposal Writing
  • Public Speaking
  • Safety in the Workplace
  • Sales Fundamentals
  • Servant Leadership
  • Social Intelligence
  • Social Media in the Workplace
  • Stress Management
  • Supervising Others
  • Talent Management
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Train the Trainer
  • Virtual Team Building and Management
  • Work-Life Balance
Keng Keng Tan

Keng Keng Tan

Founder, TransCultural Group

Keng Keng Tan is the founder and principal consultant of TransCultural Group, with over 25 years of experience in international business.

Keng Keng Tan is the founder and principal consultant of TransCultural Group. With over 25 years of experience in international business across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific regions, Keng Keng is passionate about guiding leaders and teams through cross-cultural challenges and global transitions.

Her coaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of cultural intelligence (CQ) and the role of empathy in achieving personal and professional success. Keng Keng believes that understanding different cultural perspectives is key to fostering effective leadership and collaboration in a globalized world.

She works closely with executives and global teams, helping them develop strategies to navigate complex cultural landscapes. Her approach is highly customized, focusing on the unique needs of each leader and organization. She is also a certified advanced CQ facilitator and an advanced trainer for the “CultureActive” Profile Assessment tool.

Training Programs

  • Executive Orientation Programs
  • Pre/Post-Merger Cross-Cultural Team Integration
  • Effective Global Project Teams
  • Cross-Cultural Negotiations and Strategies
  • C-Suite Leadership Support
  • International Business Etiquette

Specializations

  • Cross-cultural leadership development
  • Cultural intelligence (CQ) coaching
  • Global project team integration
  • Cross-cultural negotiations
  • C-Suite coaching and support
Nazli Eresen

Nazli Eresen

Leadership Coach & Trainer

Nazlı Eresen is a transformative leadership coach and trainer who transitioned from a successful 17-year corporate career.

Nazlı Eresen is a transformative leadership coach and trainer who transitioned from a successful 17-year corporate career to focus on empowering women and youth in their personal and professional development. With degrees from Columbia University (Post-Baccalaureate in Finance) and NYU (MS in Global HR Management), Nazlı’s journey from academic struggles to educational excellence shapes her belief in continuous growth and personal transformation. As a certified DiSC trainer and executive coach, she has developed and delivered customized training programs across the US, Europe, India, Asia, and Turkey, helping professionals at all levels discover their purpose and maximize their potential.

Training Programs

  • Lead Your Growth (RISE Methodology): A comprehensive development program utilizing her signature 5-step approach – Awakening, Acceptance, Focus, Connect, and Apply
  • Values & Strengths: Purpose to Impact: Deep-dive sessions helping individuals align their personal values with professional goals through storytelling and self-discovery
  • Team Growing Strong Together: Team development program incorporating DiSC assessments, brand building, and cultural alignment
  • Executive Coaching: Specialized 1:1 coaching focused on women and youth development, emphasizing personal growth and leadership development

Training Philosophy

  • Employee-centered learning
  • Continuous development
  • Performance-based approach
  • Experiential learning
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Alignment with organizational goals

Specializations

  • Personal transformation and growth mindset development
  • Purpose-driven leadership coaching
  • Team culture building and sustainability
  • Organizational development and assessment
  • Happiness and productivity optimization in the workplace
  • Custom training program development
  • Women and youth empowerment

Her unique coaching model emphasizes building self-efficacy, self-awareness, centered leadership, mental well-being, and social-emotional skills. She incorporates real-world scenarios, simulations, and practical applications while measuring outcomes through increased productivity, happiness, and engagement levels.

Prakash Mathur

Prakash Mathur

Executive Coach (PCC)

Prakash is an Executive coach (PCC), trainer and facilitator with 30 years corporate management experience.

Prakash has a Master’s in Business Administration with a major in IT Management. He is an Executive coach (PCC), trainer and facilitator with 30 years corporate management experience in retail, manufacturing, patient care and education. Prakash has been with the British Council’s Professional Development Centre, Singapore as Sr Trainer and Consultant in Business Communication & Leadership.

He has also tutored at the National University of Singapore. His management experience is with several MNCs worldwide, specifically in America, Canada, Europe, Middle East and Asia. These have included organisations like Sony (UK), Cadbury (Canada), King Fahd Hospital of King Faizal University with IBM (Saudi Arabia) and Royal Victoria Hospital of McGill University (Montreal). He was a Manager & Mgmt. Consultant for Deloitte Consulting, New York, USA and an IT Consultant for The World Health Organisation (WHO-India).

As a consultant he’s experienced in assessments, feasibility studies, developing end to end processes of learning and development — from conducting gap analysis, course design, customisation and delivery to evaluation. He’s trained internationally and more recently locally for a range of organisations including large MNCs like Shell, Singapore Government Ministries like MOM, statutory boards such as LTA, PUB; Banks like OCBC, DBS and Std. Chartered; Airlines like SIA, Scoot; Hotels like Marina Bay Sands, Ritz Carlton and Universities like SIM, SMU and NUS.

Training Programs

  • Written and Spoken Business Communication
  • Leadership & Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Positive Influencing & Negotiation
  • Project Management
  • Change Management
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making
  • Conflict Resolution

Specializations

In addition to coaching individuals in client organisations like BITDeer, Oxford Analytica, Aon, BW Shipping, Hitachi and Commerz Bank, he’s worked alongside Sony Corporation’s L&D Team in Singapore to introduce a mentoring program. This bold initiative introduced a mentoring culture providing younger, less experienced managers access to senior executives. For the seniors, it provided valuable coaching skills and reverse learning in digital skills that helped create synergy and understanding between the multi-generational work force.

Qualifications & Certifications

  • MBA (Information Technology Management), Athabasca University, Canada
  • PCC (Professional Certified Coach), International Coaching Federation
  • Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA)
  • Multiple certifications including SEI EQ Assessor, Vital 360 Assessor, DiSC Trainer
Dr. Ranjit Nair

Dr. Ranjit Nair

Founder & CEO, Potluck Culture Solutions

Dr. Ranjit Nair is the Founder and CEO of Potluck Culture Solutions, a leadership consultancy dedicated to developing transformative leaders and high-performing teams.

Dr. Ranjit Nair is the Founder and CEO of Potluck Culture Solutions, a leadership consultancy dedicated to developing transformative leaders, high-performing teams, and people-focused cultures. With extensive executive experience at GlobalFoundries, Micron Technology, and Bank of America, Dr. Nair has led seismic shifts in human capital strategy, repositioning HR as a strategic partner that delivers 10X business impact.

Now, as an Associate Professor at UTSA, he integrates real-world insights into leadership, strategy, and organizational culture. His training philosophy emphasizes self-awareness, adaptability to others, cultural curiosity, futuristic thinking and resilience, and the power of people-centered leadership, helping leaders become the best versions of themselves while driving business success.

Training Programs

  • Strategic Human Resource Management: Enabling HR professionals to align human capital strategies with business objectives.
  • Cross-Cultural Leadership: Empowering leaders to thrive globally by developing cultural agility and emotional intelligence.
  • Building High-Engagement Cultures: Creating people-focused organizations that promote innovation, collaboration, and sustainable high performance.
  • Managing Teams and Conflict: Enhancing team dynamics and conflict resolution to foster productivity and harmony.

Specializations

Given Dr. Ranjit’s Behaviors and Motivators Coach certification, Professional Certified Coach, and Wiley’s Everything DiSC Certification, he focuses primarily on leadership development, organizational transformation, and culture building. These areas align closely with his personal mission and allow him to bring the greatest value to clients by fostering high-performance environments where people and businesses thrive. He is also available as a guest or keynote speaker, executive coach, strategy-session facilitator, performance management, learning and development, and succession planning consultant.

Rehmah Kasule

Rehmah Kasule

Entrepreneur, Author & Speaker

Rehmah Kasule is an International Award-winner, serial entrepreneur, author, speaker and philanthropist.

Rehmah Kasule is an International Award-winner, serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, philanthropist, strategist, social impact investor, and business development consultant. She is a donor advisor and supports MacArthur Foundation grantees to enhance strategy, scaling, sustainability, communications, and storytelling. She is a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative, the Founder of CEDA International and Kids Voice Global, a development platform with content reaching over 20 million children globally. She has empowered and mentored over 280,000 children, youth, and women to have a voice and confidently take charge of their lives and lead change in their communities in Africa.

Rehmah brings international expertise in strategic planning, fundraising, business development, leadership and talent development, design thinking and knowledge creation, gender, equity, diversity, and inclusion. She is an author, a board advisor for Right To Play, Catalyst 2030, StrongMinds, and the African Institute at Western University Ontario. Rehmah has diverse spheres of influence and global strategic networks including the Aspen Global Leadership Network, Vital Voices Global Partnerships, and the African Development Bank.

Governance

  • Bullet-proof internal Business Management Systems
  • An effective board oversight – Management and board working as a collective
  • Building succession planning into the organization’s DNA
  • Breaking the structural barriers through trust and negotiations
  • Think outside the building – shrinking big challenges to innovative solutions
  • Policy communication for diverse stakeholder management – the shared vision

Leadership & Talent Development

  • Discovering and unleashing the Leadership within
  • Finding your Driving Force to fuel purpose and passion
  • Practicing self-awareness, social awareness and social change
  • Building allyship for collaborative teams
  • Breaking the Bias – Being an ally in the workplace

Other Broader Areas

  • Teams performance – intersection of leadership, culture, communication and engagement
  • Financial Planning and Grants Management – compliance, program performance, financial management systems, and policies
  • Strategic Planning, Communication and Story-telling
  • Building a bullet-proof brand culture
  • Gender empowerment, gender mainstreaming, & DEI – integration into project design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
  • Belonging – Connecting across lines that divide with bold ideas and bold actions
  • Paying it Forward – Investing in the next generation of leaders
Sandeep Khanna

Sandeep Khanna

Leadership Transition Coach

Mr. Sandeep Khanna’s expertise and passion is helping leaders manage and thrive on transitions.

Mr. Sandeep Khanna’s expertise and passion is helping leaders manage and thrive on transitions. This is linked to his core value of helping leaders become a better version of themselves.

At the heart of his coaching philosophy is the belief that true leadership begins with understanding oneself—why we do what we do—and extends outward to inspire others. He sees his role as a guide who helps leaders peel back the layers, revealing the core motivations that drive their decisions and actions. He emphasizes starting with “Why” because clarity of purpose is the anchor in times of uncertainty.

However, clarity alone isn’t enough. He encourages his clients to embrace vulnerability as a strength, not a weakness. Leadership today requires courage, the kind that comes from being open about our struggles and imperfections. It’s this authenticity that builds trust and deepens connections with others.

His approach is highly personalized—no two leaders are the same, so his coaching isn’t either. He cuts through the noise to focus on what truly matters. He provokes thought, challenges assumptions, and, most importantly, supports his clients in translating insight into impactful action.

Training Programs

The whole suite of leadership and manager development programs. In addition, he has created and delivered specific programs on Managing Unconscious Biases as a way to build inclusion on one hand, and programs around personal well-being and managing one’s energies on the other.

Specializations

Mr. Sandeep works with anyone in a state of upward or lateral transition. Tools like Hogan are great but not critical — he can work with any psychometric tool to unpack insights. He also strongly believes in coaching around building winning teams; Team Coaching is a new area of specialization and interest.

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Ms. Kangan

International HR Leader

Kangan is a dynamic International Human Resources Leader with extensive experience in building inclusive, high-performing workplaces.

Kangan is a dynamic International Human Resources Leader with extensive experience in building inclusive, high-performing, and globally connected workplaces. Her passion lies in developing people strategies that foster engagement, diversity, and organizational effectiveness across regions like APAC, the UK, the USA, and India.

Her coaching philosophy centers around enabling leaders to drive change, embrace transformation, and cultivate cultures of inclusivity. Kangan is known for her ability to lead HR strategy, manage change, and implement DEI initiatives. She believes in the power of strategic talent management and the importance of aligning people practices with organizational goals.

She takes a personalized approach to leadership development, ensuring that each program addresses the specific needs of the leaders and teams she supports. Kangan is also a Senior Certified Professional Coach (ICF) and a certified DiSC consultant.

Training Programs

  • HR Strategy & Leadership Development
  • Change & Transformation Management
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Programs
  • Leadership Development Initiatives
  • Organizational Effectiveness Programs
  • Performance Management Systems

Specializations

  • Strategic HR leadership and transformation
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) coaching
  • Leadership development and talent management
  • Organizational design and effectiveness
  • Change management and performance optimization
Geetika Agarwal

Geetika Agarwal

Leadership Coach, Grow with Geetika

Geetika Agarwal is a leadership coach and the founder of Grow with Geetika Coaching and Consulting.

Geetika Agarwal is a leadership coach and the founder of Grow with Geetika Coaching and Consulting, a platform dedicated to supporting women leaders through transitions, burnout, and moments of reinvention. With over 19 years of experience in learning and development and more than 1,000 hours of coaching across individuals and groups, she brings a rare blend of corporate insight and human-centered coaching to her work.

She partners with senior women leaders and emerging change makers to help them gain clarity, build confidence, and lead with empathy and purpose. Her work is grounded in her signature 3C framework — Confidence, Communication, and Clarity — and is known for being reflective, practical, and deeply relatable.

Through communities, workshops, and coaching programs such as ME 2.0, the 8-week clarity program, and Illuminate, she creates safe spaces for leaders to reconnect with themselves and shape the next chapter of their leadership journey with intention.

Awards and Recognitions

The company & the founder have been proud recipients of the following awards

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