Vijay Kiran

I am a Commerce graduate, with a focus to live life in an enriched form and to guide others on the same path.

Experience comprises of a variety of roles displayed in the last 20+ years-: an Executive in the fields of Accounting / Marketing / Administration; as a Manager, a Counselor, and a Corporate Trainer.
â?¢ As a Corporate Trainer - conducted trainings on Soft-Skills, Process Orientation & Systems Management to the participants in India and also in countries like Switzerland, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Lithuania and others. Also conducted On-line Trainings to participants from more than 22 countries across the globe.
â?¢ As a Counselor - actively involved in counseling on issues related to marriage/family, career and dealing with personal challenges. Helped 500+ individuals, couples & families in this regard.
â?¢ As a Manager - mentored & coached other trainers/SMEs to be able to successfully implement creative & effective training methodologies. Guided 25+ teammates; some of them have successfully become team leaders & managers.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

? B.Com - Bangalore University (1991-1994)

Completed Certification Courses

? Certified ISO Internal Auditor
? Certified Six Sigma Green Belt Champion
? Basic Computer Course from Aptech
? Tally 6.3
? Short term course in SAP - FICO

Pursuing Certifications

? Diploma in Training & Development:
from Indian Society for Training & Development (cleared the exam successfully, submission of Project Report is pending)
? MS in Counseling and Psychotherapy:
from Manasa Mental Health Education, Shimoga (affiliated to Kuvempu University)
? PMP Training
Participated in training by PMI

Participated Trainings
? Participated in a 2 week â??Media Based Trainingâ?? Train-The-Trainer Programme at Curacao, Caribbean Islands conducted by Cart Wright, USA
? Participated in a 1 month â??Academy Experienceâ?? Train-the-Trainer programme at Netherland Antilles
? 3 months short term course on â??Listening and Communication Skillsâ?? conducted by Parivarthan Counseling and Training Centre, Bangalore
? 2 days Seminar on â??Basics of Transactional Analysis (TA 101)â?? - a Powerful Psychological tool for effective communication.
? Basic and Advanced Course of Landmark Worldwide (formerly Landmark Education)
KEY LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTIONS
? Co-facilitated Franklin Coveyâ??s â??7 Habits of Highly Effective Peopleâ?? Training along with a Certified Trainer from Spain & independently coached the 7 Habits practitioners.
? Conducted Soft Skills Training to 1000+ students of ICSI as part of their Students Induction Program (SIP) & individually providing counseling support in their professional and personal matters.
? TTT sessions for the Teachers, Trainers & Leadership of HOPE Foundation
? Soft Skills Training to the Students of Engineering College in Madurai
? Personality Development Workshop for children of â??Child & Community Development Centreâ??
? Career Counseling Workshop (Sponsored by J P Morgan) to the children of â??Reaching Handâ?? Orphans Home

Some of the key Training Topics covered:-
? Personality Development
? Effective Communication Skills
? Interpersonal Skills
? Supervisory Effectiveness
? Time Management
? Work-Life Balance
? Behavior & Attitude
? Self Awareness (including SWOT, JOHARI, etc.)
? Leadership Development
? Conflict Management
? Creative Thinking
? Professional Etiquette
? Life Skills Development
? Sensitivity Training
? Coping with Emotions
? Train The Trainer (TTT)
Some of the Counselling Interventions:-
Career Counselling
? Pre-Marital Counseling
? Marriage Counseling
? Family Counselling
? Handling Emotions
? Resolving conflicts in relationships
? Personal Management
? Financial Management
? Stress Management
? Decision Making
? Facing Interviews
? Handling Failures
? Handling Trauma
? Geriatric Counselling
? Children Counselling
? Positive Thinking