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transformative learning experiences !

Learning Experience Designer | Facilitator of Transformation | Design Researcher & Strategist | Speaker | Academic

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In a world where enhancing learning is our paramount challenge, I thrive at the crossroads of the learning landscape, identifying and crafting strategic learning experiences and building core capabilities.

My approach is grounded in a deep understanding of learner behaviour, content and contextual challenges. It’s backed by my extensive experience in design, thorough user research, and effective communication.

I specialise in bringing diverse groups together, and leverage their unique dynamics through skillful facilitation. My tools encourage interaction and interdisciplinary competence, leading to measurable improvements in motivation and growth mindsets.

COMPETENCES

Learning Experience Design

I excel in creating frameworks, strategic designs, pedagogy, and policies, ensuring that learning experiences are transformative and impactful.

Capability Development

My expertise extends to curricula design, facilitation, training, and mentoring, empowering individuals and groups to unlock their potential within the learning environment.

Creative Pedagogy

I specialize in action learning, art integration, studio pedagogy, blended learning, fostering innovative and engaging learning experiences.

COMPETENCES

 

I excel in creating frameworks, strategic designs, pedagogy, and policies, ensuring that learning experiences are transformative and impactful.
My expertise extends to curricula design, facilitation, training, and mentoring, empowering individuals and groups to unlock their potential within the learning environment.
I specialize in action learning, art integration, studio pedagogy, blended learning, fostering innovative and engaging learning experiences.

My superpower?

I leverage my multidisciplinary skill set to address distinctive systemic challenges. If you’re in search of transformative learning solutions, experiences and
strategies to supercharge your organizational goals while addressing those one-of-a-kind challenges, let’s talk!

LEARNING AS RITUAL

“A Learning Framework Tailored for Organizations and Individuals in the Pursuit of Self-Leadership and Collective Growth”

Whether you're an organization striving to unlock the full potential of your team or an individual committed to your personal and professional development, this framework provides a structured yet flexible approach to embracing learning as a transformative ritual.

  • My approach
  • Learning Tracks
  • Learning Outcomes
Informed by my award-winning research since 2017 in the embodied traditions of Theyyam and Koodiyattam, this framework has been meticulously crafted to integrate insights from design, learning, and traditional knowledge systems.
This framework serves as a blueprint for fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. The goal is to nurture an environment where every team member can thrive as a self-leader and contribute effectively to the collective growth.
For individuals on a journey of self-leadership, this framework offers a toolkit for personal and professional development. By cultivating transformative learning behaviors, you can navigate your path with greater intentionality and success.

SAHRIDAYA

This workshop explores the potential of social learning in optimizing organizational team environments.

SAHRIDAYA
Optimize team environments

In Sanskrit, "Sahridaya" signifies a shared heart.

Through action-based methods, a culture of community, empathy, and collaboration is cultivated, fostering stronger shared values within the team and resulting in heightened employee engagement, loyalty, and enhanced productivity.
For: Nurturing organizational leadership and advancing team development.

ALAMKARAM

This workshop employs design thinking and world-making to creatively personalize future scenarios.

ALAMKARAM
Designing future transformations

Derived from Indian aesthetics, "Alamkaram" celebrates personal expression and creativity.

Participants will uncover the power to reshape future possibilities, enhancing team agency, foster innovation, and deepening their connection to the organization's mission.
For: Professionals seeking to elevate organizational performance, engagement, and development.

SAAKSHI

This workshop enhances self-leadership through introspection.

SAAKSHI
Design for self-leadership

In Sanskrit, "Saakshi" signifies the act of witnessing.

Through reflection, structured self-assessment exercises, and insightful discussions, greater self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and decision-making abilities are fostered, equipping leaders with confidence, clarity, and a strategic edge.
For: Anyone seeking to develop organizational leadership.

Empower teams, enhancing collaboration, problem-solving, and cross-functional synergy.
Create a culture that thrives on a continuous learning mindset, leading to increased innovation, adaptability, and agility.
Develop leaders who understand themselves and their teams at a profound level, resulting in improved decision-making, conflict resolution, and strategic direction.
  • My
    approach
  • Learning tracks
  • Learning outcomes
Informed by my award-winning research since 2017 in the embodied traditions of Theyyam and Koodiyattam, this framework has been meticulously crafted to integrate insights from design, learning, and traditional knowledge systems.
This framework serves as a blueprint for fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. The goal is to nurture an environment where every team member can thrive as a self-leader and contribute effectively to the collective growth.
For individuals on a journey of self-leadership, this framework offers a toolkit for personal and professional development. By cultivating transformative learning behaviors, you can navigate your path with greater intentionality and success.

Optimize team environments

In Sanskrit, “Sahridaya” signifies a shared heart.

Through action-based methods, a culture of community, empathy, and collaboration is cultivated, fostering stronger shared values within the team and resulting in heightened employee engagement, loyalty, and enhanced productivity. For: Nurturing organizational leadership and advancing team development.

Designing future transformations

Derived from Indian aesthetics, “Alamkaram” celebrates personal expression and creativity.

Participants will uncover the power to reshape future possibilities, enhancing team agency, foster innovation, and deepening their connection to the organization’s mission.
For: Professionals seeking to elevate organizational performance, engagement, and development.

Design for self-leadership

In Sanskrit, “Saakshi” signifies the act of witnessing.

Through reflection, structured self-assessment exercises, and insightful discussions, greater self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and decision-making abilities are fostered, equipping leaders with confidence, clarity, and a strategic edge.
For: Anyone seeking to develop organizational leadership.

Empower teams, enhancing collaboration, problem-solving, and cross-functional synergy.
Create a culture that thrives on a continuous learning mindset, leading to increased innovation, adaptability, and agility.
Develop leaders who understand themselves and their teams at a profound level, resulting in improved decision-making, conflict resolution, and strategic direction.
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