Priya Venkatesh
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Hindi Professional working proficiency
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Marathi Limited working proficiency
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Gujarati Limited working proficiency
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Tamil Elementary proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Kannada Limited working proficiency
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Malayalam Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Sujata Deshmukh
I know Priya for more than 4 decades and I admire her for her drive to learn, explore, question and adapt to new contexts. She is able to connect the dots and effortlessly play many avatars - an expert Facilitator, a Wildlife expert, an artist with aesthetic sensibilities, an executive coach who is exploring various aspects of psychology and their applications, while learning new languages and exploring the world around her. Priya works with top corporates, schools and government institutions. Working with Priya is a seamless experience, she is able to grasp the requirement and co-create approaches, collaborating to give her best to any initiative. She is an excellent sounding board and debater. She is selfless in the way she contributes and builds for others. It is a privilege to know and work with her. I wish her the very best.
Don Lowry
I’ve had the privilege to work with Priya for many years and l can say unequivocally that she is one of the most talented people I have ever worked with. She approached everything with an entrepreneurial spirit while at the same time be highly collaborative. She always did everything beyond exception She was a coach, consultant,and counselor all rolled into one. I will be forever grateful for what she has contributed to my professional and personal life.,.
Sujata Deshmukh
I know Priya for more than 4 decades and I admire her for her drive to learn, explore, question and adapt to new contexts. She is able to connect the dots and effortlessly play many avatars - an expert Facilitator, a Wildlife expert, an artist with aesthetic sensibilities, an executive coach who is exploring various aspects of psychology and their applications, while learning new languages and exploring the world around her. Priya works with top corporates, schools and government institutions. Working with Priya is a seamless experience, she is able to grasp the requirement and co-create approaches, collaborating to give her best to any initiative. She is an excellent sounding board and debater. She is selfless in the way she contributes and builds for others. It is a privilege to know and work with her. I wish her the very best.
Don Lowry
I’ve had the privilege to work with Priya for many years and l can say unequivocally that she is one of the most talented people I have ever worked with. She approached everything with an entrepreneurial spirit while at the same time be highly collaborative. She always did everything beyond exception She was a coach, consultant,and counselor all rolled into one. I will be forever grateful for what she has contributed to my professional and personal life.,.
Sujata Deshmukh
I know Priya for more than 4 decades and I admire her for her drive to learn, explore, question and adapt to new contexts. She is able to connect the dots and effortlessly play many avatars - an expert Facilitator, a Wildlife expert, an artist with aesthetic sensibilities, an executive coach who is exploring various aspects of psychology and their applications, while learning new languages and exploring the world around her. Priya works with top corporates, schools and government institutions. Working with Priya is a seamless experience, she is able to grasp the requirement and co-create approaches, collaborating to give her best to any initiative. She is an excellent sounding board and debater. She is selfless in the way she contributes and builds for others. It is a privilege to know and work with her. I wish her the very best.
Don Lowry
I’ve had the privilege to work with Priya for many years and l can say unequivocally that she is one of the most talented people I have ever worked with. She approached everything with an entrepreneurial spirit while at the same time be highly collaborative. She always did everything beyond exception She was a coach, consultant,and counselor all rolled into one. I will be forever grateful for what she has contributed to my professional and personal life.,.
Sujata Deshmukh
I know Priya for more than 4 decades and I admire her for her drive to learn, explore, question and adapt to new contexts. She is able to connect the dots and effortlessly play many avatars - an expert Facilitator, a Wildlife expert, an artist with aesthetic sensibilities, an executive coach who is exploring various aspects of psychology and their applications, while learning new languages and exploring the world around her. Priya works with top corporates, schools and government institutions. Working with Priya is a seamless experience, she is able to grasp the requirement and co-create approaches, collaborating to give her best to any initiative. She is an excellent sounding board and debater. She is selfless in the way she contributes and builds for others. It is a privilege to know and work with her. I wish her the very best.
Don Lowry
I’ve had the privilege to work with Priya for many years and l can say unequivocally that she is one of the most talented people I have ever worked with. She approached everything with an entrepreneurial spirit while at the same time be highly collaborative. She always did everything beyond exception She was a coach, consultant,and counselor all rolled into one. I will be forever grateful for what she has contributed to my professional and personal life.,.
Credentials
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Master Trainer for Nature Guides
THSCJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Enseigner le FLE Parcours Avance
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE COMITE DE VICHYAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Master Assessor
MEPSC (Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council)Aug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
POSH Act Certification
CEO TSG IR & Labour Compliance Services Pvt LtdMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française
République Française Ministere de l'Education NationalNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Delegating Tasks to Your Team
LinkedInApr, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Psychodrama
Indian Institute Of PsychodramaDec, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
Master Trainer
MEPSC (Management & Entrepreneurship and Professional Skills Council)Aug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Appreciative Inquiry
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CPR & AED
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Certified Thomas PPA Analyst (DiSC)
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Emotional Intelligence, IN
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FIRO - B
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French Language - DELF B2
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Future Search
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Graphic Facilitation from Grove Consultants, CA
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Handwriting Analysis, IN
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MBTI Accreditation
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Nature Photography
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PCFI
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Theatre of the Oppressed
Centre for Community Dialogue and Change, IN -
Theatre of the Oppressed Level 2
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True Colors
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WWF Volunteer Training Certificate
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Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid
NOLS Wilderness Medicine -
Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid
NOLS Wilderness Medicine -
Wilderness/Remote Location First Aid
NOLS Wilderness Medicine
Experience
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The Naturalist School
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India
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder
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Nov 2021 - Present
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Fig Tree Naturalist Foundation
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Bangalore, India
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Director
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Jul 2021 - Present
The Fig Tree Naturalist Foundation is dedicated and committed to bringing the job roles of Nature Guides and Naturalists into the national skill building and the mainstream academic space. We endeavour to create and nurture regional local talent, urban students and citizens who are more sensitized to wildlife and nature interpretation (WNI) as a way of life through short learning capsules. We will also be offering skilling courses in line with the NSDC standards as also Certificate and PGD programmes in WNI at par with global standards. Show less
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Ozone Experiential Learning
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India
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Consultant - True Colors Asia
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Jul 2008 - Present
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Director
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Jan 2004 - Jun 2021
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Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies
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India
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adjunct Faculty
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Jan 2009 - Present
Delivering content around Organizational Behaviour, Selection & Recruitment, Training & Development, (PPP) Professional Personality Prg. Conceptualized, developed and promoted Experiential Learning as a pedagogy for specific topics in Finance, Marketing and OB. Delivering content around Organizational Behaviour, Selection & Recruitment, Training & Development, (PPP) Professional Personality Prg. Conceptualized, developed and promoted Experiential Learning as a pedagogy for specific topics in Finance, Marketing and OB.
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Bangalore Little Theatre - India
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India
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Performing Arts
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SPOT Trainer
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May 2007 - Present
Ambassador for BLT passionately exploring multiple roles on-stage, back stage, direction, facilitating SPOT. SPOT - BLT's Summer Project On Theatre is a workshop in theatre appreciation, open to everyone who is interested and committed. Ambassador for BLT passionately exploring multiple roles on-stage, back stage, direction, facilitating SPOT. SPOT - BLT's Summer Project On Theatre is a workshop in theatre appreciation, open to everyone who is interested and committed.
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Robert Swan's 2041 Voyage for Cleaner Energy
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Environmental Services
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Ambassador
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Mar 2011 - Present
2041 is an organization that works to preserve Antarctica and is primarily working towards creating awareness about Climate Change and Sustainability. The Mission of 2041 is to inspire, stimulate and connect organizations and communities who seek to protect our world and create a more sustainable, clean energy future. www.2041.com http://bit.ly/1lV1A2Y 2041 is an organization that works to preserve Antarctica and is primarily working towards creating awareness about Climate Change and Sustainability. The Mission of 2041 is to inspire, stimulate and connect organizations and communities who seek to protect our world and create a more sustainable, clean energy future. www.2041.com http://bit.ly/1lV1A2Y
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DIAGEO India
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India
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Consumer Goods
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700 & Above Employee
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Learning and Development Consultant
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Apr 2019 - Jun 2019
As a Learning Consultant, my primary role was partnering with Heads of functional departments to recommend, design and deliver learning interventions to their teams around personal and collaborative leadership. The role also encompassed facilitation of org-wide digital/e-learning initiatives and end-to-end automation of the internal learning processes. As a Learning Consultant, my primary role was partnering with Heads of functional departments to recommend, design and deliver learning interventions to their teams around personal and collaborative leadership. The role also encompassed facilitation of org-wide digital/e-learning initiatives and end-to-end automation of the internal learning processes.
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Shikhar Outward Bound Institute
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Bombay, INDIA
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Consultant
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May 1998 - 2011
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Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
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India
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Associate
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2000 - 2001
Part of the team designing, developing and conducting the first Strategic Leadership workshop for Principals of CBSE Schools in India Part of the team designing, developing and conducting the first Strategic Leadership workshop for Principals of CBSE Schools in India
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T V Rao Learning Systems Pvt Ltd
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Ahmedabad Area, India
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Project Co-ordinator
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Apr 2000 - Jun 2000
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Content Head
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1999 - 2000
Managing the Content teams for various channels including TravelNow, ProductSmart, NGOs, GreenZone Managing the Content teams for various channels including TravelNow, ProductSmart, NGOs, GreenZone
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Programme Co-ordinator
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1995 - 1997
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Education
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1997 - 1999
SIESCOMS
Pharma Management, Human Resources -
1990 - 1995
Bhavan's College
B.Sc, Microbiology -
1978 - 1990
Carmel Of St. Joseph
S.S.C.
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