Farida Virani

Ph.D - Professor & Corporate Trainer
HR & Behavioural Sciences


Through my professional journey of two decades and more, I have worn many hats in my career; Director, Faculty, Corporate Trainer an HR Strategist and a Researcher. Consequently, I have a distinctive ability to manage and navigate complex challenges with reasonable calm and ease. My professional expertise includes teaching various subjects related to Applied Behavioural Sciences, Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management.

I help organizations gain a competitive advantage by offering HR Consultancy and Behavioral Training Solutions. The initial organizational diagnostic study assists in identifying skill gaps and helps develop customized content which is delivered through blended learning. Metrics-based training evaluation is offered on demand. All my consultancy and training solutions are designed in line with the clients' business objectives and strategies.

In the Education Leadership and Management space, I help educational institutions create frameworks, systems and processes with a focus on quality which is vital for Accreditation. I am also a Programme Facilitator for UNCTAD's (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) Empretec Programme in India.

A Certified Mediator, I mediate matrimonial disputes and also impart mediation skills to HR Managers, Business Leaders and Lawyers. "Helping you get from where you are, to where you want to be" is how I define my role as a Life Coach and a Counselor. I am a research enthusiast with a number of national / international research papers, newspaper articles and a book to my credit.