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Our Team

The Coaching Collective is built by people who care about quality, relationships, and trust. This page is dynamically updated as profiles are approved.

An initiative by The Gardeners Hub®

Theme:The Future of Coaching in the AI Era

Co-Creators

Co-creators are the heart of delivery, bringing commitment, reliability, and collaborative energy to every conference edition.

Hemalatha D M

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Hemalatha D M

Digital Marketing & Operations Executive

The Gardeners Hub

Results-driven Digital Marketing & Operations Executive with 2+ years of experience in marketing strategy, process optimization, and performance tracking. Passionate about helping brands grow through structured and scalable approaches.
Upasna Patnaik

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Upasna Patnaik

Digital Marketing & Operations Associate

The Gardeners Hub

I am a Mathematics Graduate, currently expanding my career into the digital space as a Digital Marketing & Operations Associate at The Gardeners Hub . I love working in environments that focus on growth, clarity, and self-discovery, and I enjoy contributing to meaningful, people-centered work. My journey blends analytical thinking with creativity. From teaching students to now learning how content, marketing, and operations come together to create real impact.
Vijaya Varma

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Vijaya Varma

Transformation Coach

Siemens

Empowering middle management professionals to lead with confidence and clarity in their transformation journey. Backed by 26+ years of corporate experience, I bring a sharp eye for detail, robust problem-solving acumen, and strategic analytical capabilities; all focused on delivering measurable value and driving impactful outcomes. As a Transformation coach (certified by Grow More), I work with mid-level managers to transform their quality of life. I am on the path of getting ICF (ACC) accreditation.
Padmavathi

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Padmavathi

Life and Leadership Coach

UL Solutions

I am a Life and Leadership Coach with over 9 years of experience in the corporate sector. My journey has equipped me with deep expertise in operations, and delivery excellence, which I now channel into coaching individuals and teams. I am a certified coach from Grow More Avenue, Delhi, passionate about helping professionals unlock their potential, build resilience, and lead with clarity and purpose. By blending structured business frameworks with reflective practices, I guide clients to navigate challenges, achieve operational excellence, and create meaningful success in both career and life.
Kavitha Talreja
Credential

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Kavitha Talreja

Founder

Learning Ethos

Kavitha Talreja IAC Coach | L&D Strategist | Learning Experience Designer | Design Thinking Facilitator | Lego Serious Play Facilitator | The Box Facilitator | Sorcerrer - Being-Centered Leader Sparking curiosity, igniting passion, and unleashing the genius within.
Seema Fernandes

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Seema Fernandes

Freelancer

HR professional with 20 years’ experience | PoSH Trainer & External Member | Soft Skills & Career Counselor | Dedicated to building safe, high-trust workplaces.
Prashanth Chandra Shekhar

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Prashanth Chandra Shekhar

Director Marketing

Target Corporation

Marketing leader with 25+ years of experience across marketing operations, digital content, data-driven engagement, and large-scale GCC capability building. Experience includes Retail, Television and News Media, and GCCs. Passionate about learning, teaching, coaching and mentoring as a way to groom young leaders and give back to the community.

Co-Founders

Our co-founders set direction, steward quality, and hold the long-term vision for a coaching-first ecosystem.

Raj Kumar Sahu
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Raj Kumar Sahu

CEO and Founder

The Gardeners Hub

With over 26 years of transformational leadership experience, I am an ICF-certified Life and Leadership Coach committed to empowering individuals and organizations through coaching and mentoring. Having worked with 850+ individuals, transformed 250+ teams, and trained over 3,000 professionals, I specialize in helping people gain clarity, navigate challenges, and unlock their true potential. In Life Coaching, I guide individuals toward a more purposeful and fulfilling life, while in Leadership Coaching, I support leaders in enhancing their presence, building strong teams, and making impactful decisions. As a mentor for professional coaches, I help refine coaching skills, boost confidence, and elevate coaching…
Rashmi Fernandes

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Rashmi Fernandes

Leadership Journeys & Culture Transformation Coach

The Coaching Collective

I’m a seasoned Leadership Agility & Culture Transformation Coach , an Organisation Psychologist, a Doctoral Researcher, an Author, Speaker, and Leader , with over two decades of versatile experience. My mission is to help transform leaders and organisations through authentic coaching, experiential learning, and human-centric development programs & engagements. I believe, that "every conversation can make a difference. I specialise in Developing emotionally intelligent, agile, and authentic leaders across industries and geographies. Working with GCCs Corporates, MSMEs, Start-ups, and Universities to drive cultural change and leadership effectiveness via education programs and coaching. Credentials Being the only Agile Leadership Journey (ALJ)…

Advisor

Our advisor brings strategic perspective and real-world experience to strengthen conference quality and ecosystem relevance.

Advisor profile is being curated and will appear here once approved.