With a remarkable career in Learning and Development spanning over 22 years, Sapna Padmanabhan has firmly established herself as a dynamic leader in professional and leadership development. Her global engagements across Asia, Europe, and Africa have equipped her with a profound understanding of diverse cultural nuances and varying learning styles.
A seasoned freelance learning consultant and facilitator, Sapna has had the privilege of working with a myriad of industries, including banking, aviation, technology, hospitality, insurance, FMCG, computing, logistics, fast food, and apparel. Her cross-sectoral experience allows her to craft programs tailored to meet industry-specific challenges and opportunities. Sapna’s ability to innovate and deliver impactful solutions is unmatched.
Beyond her corporate endeavors, Sapna has passionately nurtured India’s thriving startup ecosystem. Through her radio and television talk shows, she has consistently provided a platform to celebrate entrepreneurial innovation and inspire budding startups. Her dedication to empowering entrepreneurs is a reflection of her broader commitment to fostering growth and transformation wherever she engages.
Her influence extends to collaborations with some of the world’s most renowned companies. From HSBC and Salesforce to Nike, BNY Mellon, Accenture, Deloitte, IBM, and Barclays, Sapna has been at the forefront of helping these organizations achieve transformative change. Leveraging her unique expertise, she specializes in designing and implementing positively disruptive and sustainable learning journeys. These solutions focus on simple yet powerful techniques that are practical, relevant, and geared towards creating long-lasting impacts. Her methods are praised for their ability to inspire, challenge, and empower participants to reach their highest potential.
Sapna’s approach to work and life is deeply rooted in her philosophy of love, light, and oneness. Whether she’s leading an engaging workshop, speaking at a prestigious conference, or simply having a heart-to-heart over coffee, Sapna is known for bringing her full authentic self to the table. This intentional approach to every interaction creates an environment of trust, warmth, and inspiration, leaving a profound and lasting impact on everyone she meets.
Her journey is not just about professional success—it’s about the lasting legacy she’s building through her actions and vision.
Her commitment to creating a more inclusive, empowered, and interconnected global community is at the heart of everything she does.
