Shivkala S

Leading chapter growth, member engagement, and business networking across Central Mumbai Region 2 for SCGT, India’s leading entrepreneurship NGO since 2000. Driving collaborations, leadership development, referrals, and expansion initiatives across chapters. Focused on empowering entrepreneurs, strengthening the business ecosystem, and creating meaningful growth opportunities within a 6,500+ member network across 150+ chapters in 3 countries.

As Managing Director, I lead the strategic vision, growth, and governance of Sharp Skill Gurukul. My role focuses on building scalable, purpose-driven learning ecosystems that bridge the gap between education and industry. I oversee strategy, operations, partnerships, financial sustainability, and quality assurance—ensuring every program delivers measurable impact for individuals, institutions, and organizations. I work closely with corporates, government bodies, educators, and community stakeholders to design future-ready skill, leadership, and behavioural development solutions. At the core of my leadership is a people-first approach—driving inclusion, ethical governance, and long-term value creation through structured systems, strong partnerships, and continuous innovation. Focus areas: Leadership & Behavioural Skills | Skilling & Employability | Institutional Partnerships | Program Governance | Impact-Driven Growth

1. Leadership & Administration Assist the Region Head in overseeing the functioning of Saturday Clubs within the region. Ensure smooth coordination between local clubs, volunteers, and the central leadership. Represent the Region Head in their absence and make key decisions when required. 2. Club Development & Expansion Support the establishment of new Saturday Clubs in underserved areas. Monitor the performance of existing clubs and suggest improvements. Conduct regular meetings with club leaders to ensure alignment with the trust’s mission. 3. Volunteer & Team Management Help recruit, train, and mentor volunteers and club leaders. Foster teamwork and ensure volunteers are motivated and engaged. Address concerns and conflicts within the regional teams. 4. Program Implementation & Monitoring Ensure that all clubs follow the Saturday Club curriculum and guidelines. Track program effectiveness and collect feedback for improvement. Organize regional events, workshops, and awareness campaigns. 5. Communication & Reporting Act as a liaison between local clubs and the central leadership. Prepare and submit periodic reports on club activities, challenges, and achievements. Maintain regular communication with stakeholders (parents, schools, NGOs, etc.). 6. Fundraising & Community Engagement Assist in fundraising initiatives to support regional operations. Build partnerships with local organizations, schools, and sponsors. Promote the trust’s mission through community outreach programs. 7. Compliance & Governance Ensure all clubs adhere to the trust’s policies and legal requirements. Maintain records of club activities, finances, and volunteer participation. Uphold child safety and ethical guidelines in all programs.

Woven around Art, Culture and Tradition (ACT), ACT Talks is going to be a series of talks and interactive sessions conducted by experts in their fields. We will enable learning, increase awareness and create an environment of a closely knit community. We are connecting with experts in these fields and always welcome the ACTioners.

Established in 1996 Navdrushti is a development oriented non-profit organization working in the tribal belt of Palghar and Thane District for underprivileged tribals and their malnourished children for their better sustainable lives. Our activities include providing education, health facilities, balanced nutrition, vocational training, employment, afforestation and empowerment of women.

Things Etc. is a purpose-driven enterprise working at the intersection of corporate gifting, Indian heritage revival, and artisan empowerment. Sharp Skill Gurukul is our dedicated training arm, offering soft skills, leadership, and compliance programs to help individuals and organizations grow with confidence and integrity. Key Contributions & Impact: Soft Skills & Leadership Development (Sharp Skill Gurukul) Conducted 300+ corporate sessions on communication, leadership, and workplace readiness. Trained 10,000+ professionals, students & entrepreneurs in confidence, public speaking, and personal branding. Designed tiered training memberships & hackathons for long-term transformation. POSH Compliance & Advisory Delivered POSH awareness programs, ICC training & external member services for 50+ companies. Assisted in drafting policies, conducting annual filings, and strengthening workplace culture. Corporate Gifting & Artisan Empowerment (Things Etc.) Created heritage-inspired gifting solutions (Warli, Tanjore, Pattachitra, Gond, brassware, handloom). Collaborated with 2,000 artisans & SHGs across 25 states, ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Recognition & Collaborations Recognized by NITI Aayog, United Nations, and national forums for social impact. Active in Saturday Club Global Trust (SCGT) and business communities, building networks that bridge MSMEs, corporates, and cultural ecosystems. Mission: Inspiring to Lead – by combining training, compliance, and heritage revival to create confidence, compliance, and culture.

Managing the following for 9 centres of Clinico Labs: 1. Trainings 2. Digital marketing strategies 3. Business strategies 4. Marketing strategies

Secretarial:  Scheduling appointments, managing calendars  Travel arrangements within India & overseas itinerary, tickets, visas, hotel reservations, car hires, foreign exchange, medical insurance, travel claims, etc. Administration:  Manage Company Events  Oversee all administrative work – Repairs and maintenance, liasoning with Government officials

Administration: Advising new businesses on structuring commercial transactions. Manage and plan for future resources optimization as the company acquires additional projects. Implementation of processes & templates as per client’s quality control policies. Involved in budget planning and implementation. Involved in employee related Government documentation and processes

Administration:  Setup infrastructure and facilities for offices in South, West and Central India (23 offices)  Oversee building security, safety & maintenance  Centralizing & Implementation of processes & templates for control & accountability for all regular office tasks at People Interactive Offices  Responsible for the Group-Travel desk  Maintenance of all department records & inventories.  Ordering Office supplies, Furniture & fixtures, Printing & Stationery etc after procuring adequate quotes from different suppliers at the lowest possible costs.  Employee welfare activity in co-ordination with HR