Varsha Naran ✨

Varsha Naran ✨ Email and Phone Number

Founder and Catalyst Coach @ Lumière Coaching & Consulting
Quatre Bornes, Plaines Wilhems District, MU
Varsha Naran ✨'s Location
Quatre Bornes, Plaines Wilhems District, Mauritius, Mauritius
About Varsha Naran ✨

Varsha Naran is a coach, inspirer, mentor and catalyst of action. She also refers to herself as a two time gold medallist for having battled with cancer twice. When Varsha was 25 years old, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and survived. Ten years later she was diagnosed with breast cancer a second time. As a coach, she brings generous sprinkles of wit and humour, shares her story of courage, resilience and an unyielding joie de vivre to her clients.She is the founder of Lumière Coaching & Consulting where she specializes in Corporate Coaching & Training, Women's Empowerment Coaching and Breast Cancer Wellbeing Coaching. She uses her talents to help her clients reveal the limiting beliefs and mindsets that shape behaviour and impact relationships, health and performance by focusing on emotional agility and mindfulness.As an HR Business Partner, Varsha is an experienced professional with over 15 years of experience in training, team and organizational development, succession planning and leadership development. She has been instrumental in driving employee engagement, improving organisational effectiveness as well as aligning business strategy and people.Born in South Africa, Varsha now calls Mauritius home where she lives with her husband and their very active little boy. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Psychology, is a certified Master Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), certified Enneagram coach, Positive Intelligence Mental Fitness Coach and a member of the International Association of Coaching Institutes (ICI certified). She also gave a TedxTalk on Insights from a cancer warrior.Living from her purpose, Varsha is inspired to orchestrate deep inner work that ignites change so that you can make waves, move mountains and courageously craft the life you want.People are like stained - glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Varsha Naran ✨'s Current Company Details
Lumière Coaching & Consulting

Lumière Coaching & Consulting

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Founder and Catalyst Coach
Quatre Bornes, Plaines Wilhems District, MU
Varsha Naran ✨ Work Experience Details
  • Lumière Coaching & Consulting
    Founder And Catalyst Coach
    Lumière Coaching & Consulting
    Quatre Bornes, Plaines Wilhems District, Mu
  • Lumière Coaching & Consulting
    Founder & Catalyst Coach
    Lumière Coaching & Consulting Apr 2016 - Present
    Mauritius
    Lumière Coaching & Consulting assists people build confidence as they navigate finding meaning in the professional and personal context.The business has 3 focal areas of specialisation; Catalyst Coaching, Training/Facilitation & HR Consulting.As a Catalyst coach I use my talents to help my clients build their career management skills, allowing them to focus on building the resources required to inspire them to live a meaningful life. I also help clients who see a need for change… Show more Lumière Coaching & Consulting assists people build confidence as they navigate finding meaning in the professional and personal context.The business has 3 focal areas of specialisation; Catalyst Coaching, Training/Facilitation & HR Consulting.As a Catalyst coach I use my talents to help my clients build their career management skills, allowing them to focus on building the resources required to inspire them to live a meaningful life. I also help clients who see a need for change in their personal lives become unstuck so that they are able to fully embrace their passions and purpose.Having a demonstrated history of working in the Human Resources field at a senior level, I now use my talents by consulting as an HR Business Partner offering consulting services as well as developing and facilitating leadership and other HR courses. Lumière Coaching & Consulting allows me to live my purpose of illuminating the light that shines in others. Show less
  • Positive Intelligence
    Mental Fitness Coach
    Positive Intelligence Jan 2021 - Present
    Empowering successful women senior executives to reclaim their bravery & brilliance, through embodiment techniques, mental clarity and mental fitness.
  • Alu Education
    Career Coach (Consultant)
    Alu Education Apr 2016 - Jan 2018
    Mauritius
    ALU is building 25 world-class universities across Africa that will setup 250,000 young leaders for professional success in corporate jobs and entrepreneurial paths.Each year our students do a 4 month internship with an employer partner in Africa to put into practice the workplace and leadership skills they develop through ALU's unique undergraduate program.My role is to prepare these students for their internships through developing a unique in-house internship preparation… Show more ALU is building 25 world-class universities across Africa that will setup 250,000 young leaders for professional success in corporate jobs and entrepreneurial paths.Each year our students do a 4 month internship with an employer partner in Africa to put into practice the workplace and leadership skills they develop through ALU's unique undergraduate program.My role is to prepare these students for their internships through developing a unique in-house internship preparation program with the career development team, offer career coaching to the students as they explore their career paths and aid the students build their career management skills so that they are empowered to thrive as the future leaders of Africa. Show less
  • Aspen Global Incorporated - Mauritius
    Human Resources Senior Manager
    Aspen Global Incorporated - Mauritius Jan 2015 - Mar 2016
    Mauritius-based Aspen Global Incorporated is the holding company for the Aspen Group’s international businesses.Aspen Global manages and maintains the intellectual property rights, regulatory and commercialisation strategy of Aspen’s portfolio of specialist, branded products known as the Global Brands as well as performing all of the procurement and supply related operations.A strategic HR business partner role interfacing with managers and employees from all levels and… Show more Mauritius-based Aspen Global Incorporated is the holding company for the Aspen Group’s international businesses.Aspen Global manages and maintains the intellectual property rights, regulatory and commercialisation strategy of Aspen’s portfolio of specialist, branded products known as the Global Brands as well as performing all of the procurement and supply related operations.A strategic HR business partner role interfacing with managers and employees from all levels and divisions of Aspen Global Inc. to lead the development and implementation of Corporate policies, programs, practices, and processesAchievements include:- Introduction of Internship Program resulting in high quality recruitment which impacted positively on the organisation. - Empowering leaders on labour laws and processes ensuring fair and equitable application.- Working with managers in forecasting and analyzing staffing levels with an emphasis on ensuring efficiency of the department remains high.- Implementation and facilitation of talent management initiatives including talent reviews, succession planning, leadership development programs and skills-based training. Show less
  • Maersk (Mauritius) Ltd.
    Cluster Human Resources Manager
    Maersk (Mauritius) Ltd. Jan 2010 - Dec 2014
    Mauritius
    A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated transport and logistics company with multiple brands and is a global leader in container shipping and ports. Including a stand-alone Energy division, the company employs roughly 88,000 employees across operations in 130 countries.My role as Cluster HRM encompassed two brands (Maersk Line & Safmarine) represented in two countries (Mauritius & Madagascar).I was responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in… Show more A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated transport and logistics company with multiple brands and is a global leader in container shipping and ports. Including a stand-alone Energy division, the company employs roughly 88,000 employees across operations in 130 countries.My role as Cluster HRM encompassed two brands (Maersk Line & Safmarine) represented in two countries (Mauritius & Madagascar).I was responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management in designated business units (Maersk Line & Safmarine). I served as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues. As well as acted as an employee champion and change agent. I assessed and anticipated HR-related needs based on strategic initiatives from the brands. Seeking to develop integrated solutions, I formulated partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the business objectives of the organization. To build credibility I additionally ensured that I had a high level of shipping literacy about the business unit's financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition.Achievements include:- Analyzing trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs and policies.- Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. - Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. - Working closely with management and employees to improve work engagement and increase productivity and retention.- Assist international employees with expatriate assignments and related HR matters.- Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.- Identify training needs for business units and provide individual leadership coaching. Show less
  • Cim Management Services Limited
    Performance & Development Lead
    Cim Management Services Limited Mar 2009 - Dec 2009
    Mauritius
    Cim Financial Services Ltd (Cim Group) is a financial services group listed on the Official Market of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius and head-quartered in Mauritius. My role was primarily to drive projects and initiatives from a Group Training and Development perspective. In addition, I functioned as the Corporate Office HR Business Partner.Achievements include:- Creating an innovative outdoor values discovery on-boarding program to ensure employees from multiple clusters… Show more Cim Financial Services Ltd (Cim Group) is a financial services group listed on the Official Market of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius and head-quartered in Mauritius. My role was primarily to drive projects and initiatives from a Group Training and Development perspective. In addition, I functioned as the Corporate Office HR Business Partner.Achievements include:- Creating an innovative outdoor values discovery on-boarding program to ensure employees from multiple clusters were able to connect and feel part of a larger group.- Launched the first ever Group Health Week focusing on employee wellness and engagement.- Instrumental in the development of crucial Group policies and procedures.- Set up and managed the Group Health and Safety division. Show less
  • Famous Brands Limited
    Human Resources Manager (Brands)
    Famous Brands Limited May 2007 - Dec 2008
    South Africa
    Famous Brands Limited is a holding company listed on the JSE Limited under the category Consumer Services: Travel and Leisure, and is Africa’s largest branded food service franchisor. The company was listed in November 1994 at a price of R1 per share, equating to a market capitalisation of R25 million. The past two decades have witnessed the Group expand almost beyond recognition from the business it was then, comprising only the Steers brand and a limited Supply Chain component, to the… Show more Famous Brands Limited is a holding company listed on the JSE Limited under the category Consumer Services: Travel and Leisure, and is Africa’s largest branded food service franchisor. The company was listed in November 1994 at a price of R1 per share, equating to a market capitalisation of R25 million. The past two decades have witnessed the Group expand almost beyond recognition from the business it was then, comprising only the Steers brand and a limited Supply Chain component, to the enterprise it is now, with a market capitalisation in excess of R11 billion, positioned within the JSE’s top 100 companies. At 28 February 2017 Famous Brands’ vertically integrated business model comprised a portfolio of 27 brands represented by a franchise network of 2 782 restaurants across South Africa, Rest of Africa, the United Kingdom and the Middle East, underpinned by substantial Logistics and Manufacturing operations.My role was to provide professional and efficient HR services and support to the “Brands” (Steers, Debonairs Pizza, House of Coffee, Tasha’s, Wimpy & Development) management and staff, franchisees and other stakeholders to the business.Achievements include:- Responsible for Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Recruitment & Exit process, People Strategy Process, Talent Management, Compensation & Benefits, Job benchmarking and positioning and Change Management.- Revising the preferred HR suppliers and obtaining preferential rates for the Group.- Maintaining good employer practices for the purpose of auditing.- Drove Industrial Relations function, including representation at the CCMA and Bargaining Councils.- Rolled out the HIV/AIDS programme within the division.- Developed and implementation innovative and creative induction programme. Show less
  • Adhvanika
    Founder & Consultant
    Adhvanika Oct 2006 - Apr 2007
    South Africa
    A startup providing HR services to small companies.
  • Viveka Supply Chain Solutions
    Human Resources Consultant
    Viveka Supply Chain Solutions Sep 2003 - Oct 2006
    South Africa
    1. Responsible for Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Recruitment & Exit process, Talent Management, Compensation & Benefits, Job benchmarking, Training & Development, Change Management for both blue and white collar employees.2. Employee Union negotiations and labour relations management3. Transfer of staff from four regional wareshouses under the Section 197 transfer clause.4. Retrenchment of these staff as per relevant labour laws.4. Create and implement a… Show more 1. Responsible for Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Recruitment & Exit process, Talent Management, Compensation & Benefits, Job benchmarking, Training & Development, Change Management for both blue and white collar employees.2. Employee Union negotiations and labour relations management3. Transfer of staff from four regional wareshouses under the Section 197 transfer clause.4. Retrenchment of these staff as per relevant labour laws.4. Create and implement a Performance Management system5. Responsible for visual image of warehouse, signage etc.6. Health & safety Show less
  • Lis Webb & Associates
    Personnel Consultant
    Lis Webb & Associates Nov 2001 - Jul 2003
    South Africa
    I set up and ran the "Recruitment Division" for company specialising in front line part-time staff.

Varsha Naran ✨ Skills

Performance Management Succession Planning Personnel Management Employee Engagement Hr Policies Talent Management Employee Relations Hris Human Resources Hr Consulting Organizational Development Talent Acquisition Recruiting Change Management Onboarding Performance Appraisal Labor Relations Leadership Development Deferred Compensation Coaching Management Strategy Leadership

Varsha Naran ✨ Education Details

  • University Of Southern Africa (Unisa)
    University Of Southern Africa (Unisa)
    Industrial And Organizational Psychology
  • Mind Transformations
    Mind Transformations
    Nlp
  • Mind Transformations
    Mind Transformations
    Nlp
  • Hoerskool Hartbeespoort
    Hoerskool Hartbeespoort
    Matriculation With Exemption

Frequently Asked Questions about Varsha Naran ✨

What company does Varsha Naran ✨ work for?

Varsha Naran ✨ works for Lumière Coaching & Consulting

What is Varsha Naran ✨'s role at the current company?

Varsha Naran ✨'s current role is Founder and Catalyst Coach.

What schools did Varsha Naran ✨ attend?

Varsha Naran ✨ attended University Of Southern Africa (Unisa), Mind Transformations, Mind Transformations, Hoerskool Hartbeespoort.

What skills is Varsha Naran ✨ known for?

Varsha Naran ✨ has skills like Performance Management, Succession Planning, Personnel Management, Employee Engagement, Hr Policies, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Hris, Human Resources, Hr Consulting, Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition.

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