I am a training & development facilitator and a leadership coach based in Pune. I engage with organizations and individuals for training interventions, mentoring & coaching facilitation on Leadership Skills, Team Building Skills, Soft Skills, Behavioral programs.I also specialize in conducting Management Development Programs, Certified NLP programs, open workshops, & Stress Management Programs for corporate houses. With a corporate experience of over a decade I realized that to… Show more I am a training & development facilitator and a leadership coach based in Pune. I engage with organizations and individuals for training interventions, mentoring & coaching facilitation on Leadership Skills, Team Building Skills, Soft Skills, Behavioral programs.I also specialize in conducting Management Development Programs, Certified NLP programs, open workshops, & Stress Management Programs for corporate houses. With a corporate experience of over a decade I realized that to lead an environment of constant learning can only develop leaders. Hence I adopted a constant and continued approach towards desired sustainable change through new mediums of learning in the likes of personal coaching assignments, customized individual and group training, focused group workshops leading measurable results, practical working sessions, companionship. Today at 'Neha Talks' I have successfully trained, coached, mentored individuals and organizations to sustain their peak personal or professional performance with ease, grace and compassion. Some of my key roles and responsibilities are; • Validate the request address the learning need of a business unit. • Educate and coach on leading learning practices• Support the learning needs analysis (LNA) by gathering additional data (e.g.: audience analysis, task analysis, learning activity reports, learner and facilitator feedback, etc.)• Evaluate preliminary learning solution ideas and plan instructional design concept• Support the learning design process by applying design thinking, leading practices, and experience with similar learning solutions• Suggest measurement strategy that demonstrates business impact of the learning solution• Collaborate across Client learning teams of organizationsMy clients are from all across India. To contact me for a session or a talk please write to me at neha@nehatalks.com. Show less

My role at Epinomi Consulting demands me to collaborate closely with HR and executive business leaders, I strive towards optimizing workforce development and drive performance through strategic global projects along with leading and participating in global L&D or cross functional projects, and contribute to the direction and management of the broader Global HR and learning strategy of an organization. I am skilled in designing and facilitating learning programs delivered in face to… Show more My role at Epinomi Consulting demands me to collaborate closely with HR and executive business leaders, I strive towards optimizing workforce development and drive performance through strategic global projects along with leading and participating in global L&D or cross functional projects, and contribute to the direction and management of the broader Global HR and learning strategy of an organization. I am skilled in designing and facilitating learning programs delivered in face to face or virtual settings and my experience in working on leading projects in a complex matrixed environment enables me to apply learning models, benchmark best practices, study market trends and stay current on cutting-edge approaches to provide learning solutions that deliver long-term impact and promote a supportive and active learning culture. Show less

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I traveled to all locations of this organization within India as a senior consultant to lead the training content development & delivery in three areas: 1. New Manager Development Programs 2. Tenured Manager Development Programs 3. Mental Well-Being & Stress Management Programs The training process included training need analysis, content creation & adaptation as per the audience and their experience and a well rounded delivery with enabled learning through Focused Group… Show more I traveled to all locations of this organization within India as a senior consultant to lead the training content development & delivery in three areas: 1. New Manager Development Programs 2. Tenured Manager Development Programs 3. Mental Well-Being & Stress Management Programs The training process included training need analysis, content creation & adaptation as per the audience and their experience and a well rounded delivery with enabled learning through Focused Group Discussions, Personal Coaching, Post training feedback & refection exercises. During my tenure, I successful executed and completed more than 1000 hours of training delivery. The target audience for training was mid level managers, senior managers and independent contributors with more than 5 years of experience. Show less

Key Roles and Responsibilities Owner for the overall Marketing & Communications functions for Mall business Successfully led the formal launch of the mall by Indian Cricket Sensation Virat Kohli Work towards increasing the footfall of the mall month on month by organising weekly events targeted towards focussed geographies and demographics  Provide insight and counsel to senior management on communications tactics and messaging Preparing the yearly Marketing plan for… Show more Key Roles and Responsibilities Owner for the overall Marketing & Communications functions for Mall business Successfully led the formal launch of the mall by Indian Cricket Sensation Virat Kohli Work towards increasing the footfall of the mall month on month by organising weekly events targeted towards focussed geographies and demographics  Provide insight and counsel to senior management on communications tactics and messaging Preparing the yearly Marketing plan for the Mall, Breaking it down into monthly individual activities, Budgeting, Approvals. Spend in line with budget and business priorities: no overspend/unapproved spend. Maintain accurate estimates.Understanding of how to create great content across a variety of channels and formats and have in-depth knowledge about the strengths and weaknesses of each medium. This includes Online, Print & Outdoor Media, Radio, OOH, Events/ Activation, as well as keeping abreast of new channels and developments Conceptualizing and creating avenues for Partnering with Brands for Store launches, Store promotions, Exhibitions, Brand Activation, etc. Devising ideas for innovative Primary and Secondary research, Competition Surveys and Analysis, outcomes of which was utilized for planning marketing activities Budgeting, Planning and Generating revenue through Space-on-hire, Short-term leasing and Executing BTL activities Active participation towards developing strategic partnership with external entities like, Expats, HNIs, Influencers, NGOs, Vendors, etc. to build Brand Affinity Organizational reporting for Weekly, Monthly marketing activities vis-a-vis outcomes Work seamlessly and collaboratively with other key stakeholders, in delivering of high standard marketing and communications plans, and provide them with due feedback. Show less

Key Roles and Responsibilities Responsible for leading strategic communications including media relations, internal and marketing communications. Formulating and executing public relations strategies, marketing campaigns and successful execution. Successfully launched Shangri-La Bengaluru as the first establishment of Shangri-La corporate brand in South of India . Responsible for brand and hotel unit advertising, internal and external communication collaterals, marketing… Show more Key Roles and Responsibilities Responsible for leading strategic communications including media relations, internal and marketing communications. Formulating and executing public relations strategies, marketing campaigns and successful execution. Successfully launched Shangri-La Bengaluru as the first establishment of Shangri-La corporate brand in South of India . Responsible for brand and hotel unit advertising, internal and external communication collaterals, marketing promotions, planning, developing and implementing marketing alliances, social media management and website development. Develop and maintain strong relationships on a matrix and virtual basis with key champions, advocates and colleagues to enable effective execution of communication plans globally. Ensure adherence to all Communications governance and policies,including Global Standards, procedures and governance framework. Foster internal collaboration and connectivity across businesses,functions and geographies Show less

On July 01, 2012 launched this 155 room five star business deluxe property as a young, vibrant and engaging Hospitality in Hyderabad. Handling direct communication with the regional brand team in Singapore, I am responsible for handling all Marketing activities both ATL/BTL. Media management, media and advertising plans, F&B & Brand concept launches within the property, develop strategies & marketing plans , online reputation management including social media digital marketing campaigns on a… Show more On July 01, 2012 launched this 155 room five star business deluxe property as a young, vibrant and engaging Hospitality in Hyderabad. Handling direct communication with the regional brand team in Singapore, I am responsible for handling all Marketing activities both ATL/BTL. Media management, media and advertising plans, F&B & Brand concept launches within the property, develop strategies & marketing plans , online reputation management including social media digital marketing campaigns on a National level, CSR initiatives on regional level, budgeting of Sales & Marketing spends; partnerships & alliances, website management are some of the key responsibilities.Key Initiatives & Establishments: Hotel Launch with three exclusive PR parties targeting different target segments of HyderabadDeveloped hotel & F&B related corporate videos for Hotel's positioning Experienced in organizing National & International Media FAM visits.Experienced in F&B & Concept launches like Dilmah’s first Tea Bar in Hyderabad , 'Families Go Blu' an award winning Largest Sunday Brunch in Hyderabad ,Get Stylish- A concept launch for kitty parties, Blu Kids Club - Largest kids club among Hotels in Hyderabad ,First Hotel to launch 5 food festivals within one year of operation. Launch of Hyderabad's first ever Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards ,Mentor & Committee head for “Responsible Business Council ”of the Hotel.Strategic Marketing tie ups in areas of art & lifestyle, music & fashion and sports to strengthen the brand positioning and attract media visibility. 11 Awards won by Hotel within 1.5 months of launch,most recent are below :Best Five Star Deluxe Hotel under Classifies category by Andhra Pradesh Tourism Awards 2013 Best New Sunday Brunch – By Times Food Awards,2012 -2013Responsible Business Hotel of the Year 2013 Special Commendation by Carlson Rezidor ,Asia PacificDeluxe Hotel of the Year 2012- 2013 by Golden Star Awards Show less

Being the Brand Activation Manager , it directly linked to positioning the product in customer's eyes as per company's vision . Closely worked with marketing team while focusing on the final goal of the Revenue Generation, Negotiation & execution of contracts that would materialize in exponential growth in consumption of the product . Conducting Training Activities for Internal & external customer on brand information & selling techniques .Distributor Management . Implement… Show more Being the Brand Activation Manager , it directly linked to positioning the product in customer's eyes as per company's vision . Closely worked with marketing team while focusing on the final goal of the Revenue Generation, Negotiation & execution of contracts that would materialize in exponential growth in consumption of the product . Conducting Training Activities for Internal & external customer on brand information & selling techniques .Distributor Management . Implement activation of all the brands as per the ON Premise planEffective management of trade spends with required commercial supporting, Reviewing sales executive performances Last but not the least , Client Relationship and retaining them was one of the key responsibilities . Show less

Business development by installing coffee vending machines in the retail segment by providing them premium services.Maintaining healthy relations with the clients to ensure they receive optimum services .Handled Hyderabad , Vijayawada , Warangal retail segment for coffee vending division