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Abha Maryada Bhatt is a distinguished lawyer and internationally acclaimed motivational speaker, renowned as one of Asia Pacific's Top Ten Life, Business, and Success Coaches. She is the Founder of SUCCESS INDIA® and ASIA LEADERS CONSORTIUM®, leading think tanks focused on people building and leadership development. Abha's expertise spans individual achievement, leadership, human peak performance, and emotional intelligence.

A pioneer in mental strength and peak performance coaching, Abha played a pivotal role in preparing Indian Olympians for the 2012 London Olympics, contributing to India's success at the Commonwealth Games. Her impactful work in diversity, inclusion, and socio-cultural branding has earned her numerous accolades, including the Femina/Times Ascent Super Achiever Award (2018), Women Icon Award (2017), and the REX KARMAVEER GOLD CHAKRA Award (2016).

Abha's innovative approach combines Western science with Eastern wisdom to foster empowering cultures. As an India Goodwill Ambassador for BETI ZINDABAD's gender equality campaigns, she is celebrated for her charisma, passion, and courage. Her bestselling book, NUCLEUS: Power Women Lead from the Core, advocates for a growth-driven mindset, having sold over 400,000 copies.

She produces and hosts the web series BREAKOUT, interviews global influencers, and regularly contributes to Indian TV and international platforms. Abha's work continues to inspire and drive growth in leadership and personal development.

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Dr. Ankita Singh is the Chief People Officer and a Board Director at CIGNEX, as well as the founder of the HR Association of India. With over 23 years of HR experience in high-paced ITES domains, she has led HR functions, including Administration, Travel, and Resource Management. Ankita holds a PhD in Management and has completed executive programs from IIM-A, ISB-Hyderabad, and XLRI. She is a certified PPA (Thomas Profiling) Practitioner.

Under her leadership, CIGNEX has been certified as a “Great Place to Work” for four consecutive years. Ankita has been recognized among Forbes India’s Top 100 Great People Managers for four years in a row. She has also completed Harvard Business School Online’s “Sustainable Business Strategy” certification. Her expertise includes transformational change management, M&A initiatives, leadership development, organizational behavior, culture building, and employee engagement.

Dr. Singh actively supports social causes, working with NGOs on child education and development. She is a frequent contributor to various HR publications and serves on multiple advisory boards. Notably, she has received numerous awards for her contributions to HR and leadership, including the "Power Women Leader of the Year 2023" by Times of India.

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With over two decades of HR experience, Aparna GV is an expert in strategic HR leadership, talent management, PoSH, DEI, and organizational change. She has established HR frameworks, policies, and systems for SMEs and startups. Aparna's credentials include SHRM-SCP, advanced certification in L&D, and DISC certification.

Aparna's involvement with PoSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) began in 2014, guided by her mentor, the President of the Karnataka Employer Association. Since then, she has managed over 60 complex POSH cases and conducted hundreds of training sessions across various industries. At Kelp, she led the establishment of the Centre of Excellence for POSH & DEI. Currently, as a Thought Leader at the School of Life (SOL) Foundation for PoSH and Quadrangle Consulting, Aparna continues to drive strategic HR initiatives for corporates.

Aparna’s dedication to fostering safe and inclusive workplaces is evident in her distinguished career and ongoing contributions to the field.

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Bosky is an ICF-accredited Executive Coach and Master Facilitator for Leadership Development programs. With a strong commitment to Organizational Development (OD) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), she excels in empowering professionals to realize their full potential and enhance their well-being. Her extensive experience includes coaching senior leaders and executive management students, incorporating global best practices, diverse cultural insights, and effective coaching techniques. Bosky's empathetic yet candid approach consistently drives significant growth.

Throughout her distinguished career, Bosky has held pivotal roles, including Group Head of Culture and DEI at K Raheja Corp and HR Head at Mindspace Business Parks and Nucleus Office Parks, a Blackstone Group portfolio company. Her tenure at esteemed organizations such as Aditya Birla Group, DHL Logistics, and Inox Leisure Ltd. underscores her versatility and leadership acumen. She is renowned for her ability to connect with employees at all organizational levels, successfully managing business transformation initiatives and leadership interventions.

Bosky's professional achievements are recognized through numerous accolades, including the Unconventional CHRO of the Year, Iconic Women HR Leadership Award, World Women’s Leadership Congress Awards, CEOs Global Award, and Top 100 Learning & Development Professionals award. She holds a PGDBM from NMIMS, a Master’s degree in Psychology from Mumbai University, and has completed a Management Development Program from Fudan University, Shanghai. Additionally, she is certified in various psychometric tools and is a Grade A Facilitator from NKD Consultants, UK.

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Chandra Duraiswamy has 27 years of experience in Marketing Communication thrived across multiple Sectors, Geographies and Cultures. He has humanized brands, leaders, and employees to deliver business results. He amalgamates Marketing Communications into Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to build attractive brands and engaged workforce. He's helped over 15 brands on their journey to becoming attractive, inclusive and successful. In 2022, he was awarded LGBTQIA+ Champion award by NHRDN.

Shubha Rao is the founder of MPower Management Consultants, Bangalore, with 18 years of corporate experience in Manufacturing, IT, and Financial Services, and 14 years in independent consulting. An HR professional, Shubha specializes in Employee Relations, Training and Development, Gender Inclusivity, Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH) at the workplace, and Risk Mitigation.

Since itsShe has held significant positions in multinational companies, including Infosys Technologies and Goldman Sachs, where she served as Vice President and Head of Employee Relations. Shubha has been recognized for her exemplary work in PoSH, receiving the Infosys Excellence Award in 2004 and the prestigious Optimas Award in 2005 by Workforce Management, New York.

With over 24 years of expertise in PoSH, both under the Vishaka Judgment and The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, Shubha is a VSkills-certified professional and serves as an external member on various Internal Complaints Committees. She holds a Master’s Degree in Development Studies (Gold Medalist), an MBA, and a Degree in Law.