About Us

Sudhakar Varanasi is a seasoned technology and innovation leader with a distinguished academic background, having pursued his engineering education at IIT Kharagpur (1969-74) and earning a Ph.D. from IISc. His extensive career in the IT sector has equipped him with deep expertise in technology, leadership, and strategic innovation, driving impactful solutions across industries.

Transitioning into the social impact sector, he played a pivotal role in shaping the Emergency Services (108) project, contributing to its foundational development and large-scale implementation. His ability to align technology with societal needs has led to transformative outcomes in public service infrastructure.

Post-retirement, he remains actively engaged with startups and NGOs, leveraging his vast experience to mentor aspiring professionals, guide emerging entrepreneurs, and consult on high-impact initiatives. His expertise in technology-driven problem-solving, organizational strategy, and leadership development continues to influence the next generation of innovators and change-makers.

As a robotics engineer turned business leader, NLP trainer, and certified coach, Sagar offers a rare blend of business strategy, behavioural neuroscience, and organizational development.

He helps executives reframe mindsets, drive innovation, and build high-performing teams—aligning with the top priorities of their boards.

With over 10,000 hours of coaching and facilitation, Sagar has partners with organizations to develop exceptional leaders.  Having worked across industries like technology, banking, insurance, manufacturing, construction and healthcare, he has helped create lasting and visible change. He champions continuous improvement—Kaizen—ensuring innovation remains focused, relevant, and aligned with organizational and personal goals. He is a true believer in sustained and ecological growth.

Rama Sarode is a seasoned socio-legal trainer and advocate with 25+ years of expertise in human rights, specializing in women and child rights. She serves as an external advisor to 40+ organizations, driving strategic workplace policies on sexual harassment prevention. A former Local Committee member for Pune District, she has led 1000+ awareness training courses and high-profile inquiries. As a certified NLP trainer, she seamlessly integrates psychological insights with legal frameworks. She also specializes in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), helping organizations build fair and inclusive workplaces. As Director at ZENTHINK, Rama spearheads initiatives in social justice, legal empowerment, and ethical governance. Her work includes training judiciary, law enforcement, and corporate leaders, publishing thought leadership content, and earning multiple accolades for her contributions. Committed to driving systemic change, she actively shapes policy, legislation, and human rights education. Rama holds the position of Director at ZENTHINK.

With 14 years of experience in education and training, she has built a strong foundation in communication, leadership, and personal transformation. A TEFL-certified professional, IELTS Master Trainer (British Council), and Certified Business Communication & Soft Skills Trainer, she specializes in empowering professionals to overcome the fear of public speaking and communicate with confidence, clarity, and impact. As an NLP Master Practitioner, she focuses on mindset transformation, enabling individuals to break limiting beliefs, enhance their executive presence, and develop high-impact communication skills. She integrates neuroscience-backed strategies into her training, equipping individuals with powerful techniques for personal and professional growth. Ruchi leads as the Head of Operations at  ZENTHINK.

Swati is an innovation and marketing professional with over 25 years of consulting and execution experience across business and not-for-profit sectors in India and abroad. Her cross-disciplinary exposure enables her to deliver high-impact solutions across diverse industries. Her core expertise lies in Exponential Value Creation, with key focus areas including Innovation Leadership Coaching, Strategic Visioning, Organisational Innovation Culture, Innovation Infrastructure Design, and Solution Execution. Swati is also an experienced Value Co-creation Facilitator, skilled at aligning diverse stakeholders toward a common goal. Constantly exploring developments across disciplines, she sharpens her capability as an innovation enabler. Her strategic mindset and problem-solving acumen have led to transformative outcomes for numerous organisations over the years.

As an Enterprise Coach, Consultant, and Trainer, he drives organizational transformation by integrating SAFe, Lean-Agile, DevOps, and AI into enterprise-wide strategies. With expertise in Agile frameworks, Systems Engineering, and Data Products, he enables businesses to enhance agility, optimize workflows, and accelerate digital transformation at scale. Leveraging AI, Semco Style, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), he aligns people, processes, and technology to foster innovation, high performance, and sustainable value delivery. His approach empowers cross-functional teams and leadership to adopt Agile mindsets, data-driven decision-making, and adaptive strategies in complex business ecosystems. He draws from real-world experience—both successes and lessons from challenges—to coach teams, C-suite executives, and stakeholders in navigating change, optimizing execution, and achieving business agility.

With over two decades in education and training in Bangalore, she has been instrumental in shaping learning environments and fostering effective communication. She spent over a decade as an Instructional Lead and now serves as an NVC (Non-Violent Communication) Consultant, helping individuals and organizations navigate conflict and build inclusive cultures. Her expertise is backed by certifications from Aastha Foundation, Tavistock Clinic (UK), and Sukrut India, reinforcing her proficiency in behavioral psychology, leadership, and communication. As co-founder of Our Identities and certified NLP Master Practitioner she facilitates process labs and provides counselling, and drives professional and personal growth initiatives. Currently, as a People Enabler, she is dedicated to empowering individuals, teams, and communities by leveraging education, behavioral science, and communication frameworks to build psychologically safe, high-performing environments.

With 30 years of expertise in brand strategy and leadership, she has shaped brand identities, market positioning, and business growth across industries. A seasoned strategist and mentor, she has led brand-building initiatives and customer engagement strategies, driving long-term equity. With expertise in Quality Management Systems (QMS), she consults startups and organizations on developing and optimizing quality policies for operational excellence. As a certified NLP Master Practitioner, she integrates behavioral science and neuro-linguistic programming into leadership frameworks, fostering innovation, resilience, and high performance. She is committed to transformative leadership, brand innovation, and empowering professionals for sustainable growth.

With over a decade of experience in mental health, she brings a multidisciplinary approach to emotional well-being and personal development. As a certified Arts-Based Therapist, NLP Master Practitioner, and Psychology post-graduate, she integrates creative expression with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to drive meaningful transformation. Her expertise spans NLP, Arts-Based Therapy, and Positive Psychology, enabling individuals to build resilience, enhance self-awareness, and achieve emotional balance. She leverages innovative methodologies to support diverse age groups in both personal and professional growth. Her work is dedicated to fostering well-being, psychological safety, and holistic development in individuals and organizations alike.

She is deeply committed to creating safe, inclusive, and ethical workplaces. As a certified trainer, she specializes in conducting POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) training programs, equipping organizations with the knowledge and frameworks necessary for compliance and cultural transformation. In addition to her training expertise, she is a contributing writer for POSH LIVE, where she actively raises awareness on workplace ethics, compliance, and employee well-being. Leveraging her credentials as an NLP Master Practitioner, she integrates Neuro-Linguistic Programming into her training, counseling, and storytelling methodologies. This holistic approach enhances leadership development, conflict resolution, and behavioral transformation across diverse professional and demographic groups.