Learning and Development Professional Par excellence.
Presidents Medal awardee and Chief Ministers Medal Awardee, Honorary Officer Commanding , Karnataka Civil Defense
Psychologist | Experiential Learning Specialist | Emergency Response Trainer
Empowering people, institutions, and communities through experiential learning, leadership development, psychology-driven interventions, and emergency response training.
With 25 years of diverse experience, I integrate psychology, experiential learning, leadership development, and safety training to create high-impact programmes for corporates, government agencies, NGOs, and educational institutions. I currently serve as Officer Commanding in Karnataka Civil Defence, a prestigious voluntary leadership position appointed by the Government where I contribute to disaster preparedness, safety training, emergency response awareness, and community resilience. This honorary role complements my professional work in the training and development space. Holding a Masters in Psychology apart from Scoence and technology background , I specialize in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), Counselling, Stress Management, behaviour change interventions, and crisis response. My core work includes Outbound Training Programmes, In-Campus Behavioural Workshops, Soft Skills Training, Strategic Leadership Development, and Campus-to-Corporate Coaching for B-Schools and Colleges. I am also a certified trainer for BLS–CPR, First Aid, Fire Safety, Disaster Management, and Management of the Deceased.
+ Years Professional Experience
from Neoway Academy (on Being Awarden the Presidents medal)
So happy to hear Sunand!! What a great honour... speaks volumes about the work you are doing and its impact on our society. Truly inspiring...Our heartfelt Congratulations!! 👏 Wishing You All the Very Best in all your future endeavors 😊
Sales Director. ( on being awarded Presidents Medal)
“Wow! Congratulations Sunand 🎊 Truly well deserved for your consistent hard work and dedication 👏 👍”
Development Sector Professional ( on my being awarded The presidents medal)
Absolutely proud of you buddy. Big big congratulations. Your consistent and selfless commitment to public service is awe-inspiring.
Principal
We sincerely appreciate the valuable contribution and expertise shared during the Civil Defence workshop. The session was highly informative and impactful, equipping our students with essential knowledge on preparedness, safety, and resilience.
Software company
Sunand Had organized a very meaningful Outbound training programme , all the team members had a very effective learning experience, all the activities were very well planned and executed, all the arrangements were as per our expectation, the take away from this training is good and we shall look forward to more.
I have led 40+ high-altitude mountaineering expeditions across India and internationally, along with hundreds of treks and wilderness training programmes. These experiences form the foundation of my experiential learning approach, especially in: Leadership under stress, Team collaboration in uncertainty, Risk management & decision-making, Resilience & adaptability and Self-awareness through nature-based learning.
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Recognitions, certifications, awards, and professional affiliations earned through years of practical field experience, leadership, training, emergency response, and community service initiatives.
Leadership appointments and expert teaching roles dedicated to disaster management, community safety, and youth development.
Officer Commanding
Karnataka Civil Defence
Experiential Learning Consultant –
Various Organisations
Guest Faculty –
Indian Red Cross
Society
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