An experienced Learning & Development leader and trainer with more than a decade of experience in building and delivering impactful learning programs. Currently heading Training & New Initiatives (strategy initiatives) at Imarticus Learning, where he designs training programs for retail business (career academy), builds and mentors strong teams, and creates learning solutions that match the changing needs of today’s workforce.
Over the years, the experience has been across education, new business initiatives, and leadership roles, helping organisations create practical and effective learning programs. Known for simplifying complex ideas, building relevant content, and focusing on learning that truly helps people perform better at work.
Brings strong experience in end-to-end L&D strategy, Sales strategy, from planning and content creation to delivery and execution. Also recognised for leading teams through change, launching new initiatives, and building a culture of continuous learning and high performance that delivers real results for both learners and organisations.
Achievements
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Spearheaded Transformation of Training Strategy that increased learner engagement by 80%+ across the retail programs, elevating course completion and satisfaction metrics year-on-year.
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Orchestrated the launch of multiple flagship programs that supported career readiness for professional cohorts of 5,000+ learners annually in competitive markets.
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Delivered breakthrough public speaking frameworks via TEDx and international platforms that amplified thought leadership visibility and learner acquisition by double digits.
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Revitalised underperforming instructional content portfolios, reducing learner drop-off by 50%+ through modular redesign and adaptive delivery enhancements.
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Championed cross-organisational L&D collaboration resulting in integrated learning pathways adopted by multiple departments and enhancing organizational capability through skills alignment.
Professional Experience
Vice-President | Head - Training & New Initiatives
April 2021 to Present
Driving strategic learning outcomes, creating immersive learning experiences, and enhancing talent capability.
Pioneered a comprehensive L&D transformation strategy to reposition legacy programs in a highly competitive higher education market, resulting in a 80%+ increase in learner engagement and completion rates.
Orchestrated the end-to-end redesign of curriculum architecture and instructional content, integrating modular learning pathways that reduced learner drop-off by 50%+ and improved satisfaction scores year-on-year.
Propelled the launch of multiple flagship programs aligned to future-of-work skills, scaling delivery to 5,000+ learners annually across professional cohorts in Finance, Technology, Analytics & Marketing domains.
Strengthened cross-functional collaboration between content, delivery, sales, and operations teams, improving go-to-market execution speed by 30% and strengthening stakeholder alignment.
Spearheaded performance benchmarking frameworks for training delivery and facilitator effectiveness, elevating instructional quality and standardising outcomes across regions.
Centre of Excellence | Career Skills Training | Alumni Relations | Sales Enablement |
Some Notable Work:
Imarticus Center of Excellence
(CoE)
Head - Delivery & Execution of COE
Product & Delivery of CoE Commitments
Team of Key Account Managers, Community Managers & Campus Ambassadors
Execution of 10+ activities across entire campus
Imarticus Learning National Employability Test
(ILNET)
Head - Product (brain behind building entire ILNET)
INR 3 Cr + revenue generated via ILNET
30,000+ leads generated via test platform
AI Proctored Self-Paced Test + Automated Report on Career Path with SWOT Analysis
Imarticus Learning Onboarding Training
(ILOBT)
Completely built a 10-day onboarding plan
Includes the structure behind OBT led by Training Team alongside on the Job Training (OJT) by the respective teams.
Reduced attrition by 30%
Increased performance by New Joiners.
TEDx Imarticus
Panel Discussion on Transformative Learning
Licensee and Curator of TEDx Imarticus
Hosted the entire Show with 20+ speakers speaking at the event,
Moderated a Panel on Transformative Learning with 3 distinguished speakers
Speakers - Industry leaders & CXO's
Live Classroom Session
Designing a Powerful Resumé
Live Classroom Session recorded in 2023
Recorded by learners and edited by learners while learning how to build personal branding assets
Integrated as a part of the Pegasus-LMS
Engagement & Assessment Driven
Founder & Lead Trainer
Project - 7
January 2013 to March 2020
Built a venture focused on practical learning, soft skill development, and growth-oriented training solutions.
Founded and scaled a purpose-driven training venture focused on life skills, communication mastery, and career readiness, reaching 500+ learners across multi-city workshops and corporate sessions.
Architected proprietary training frameworks for personal effectiveness and public speaking, driving measurable improvements in learner confidence and professional presentation capability.
Delivered 1000+ training hours annually, achieving 90%+ participant satisfaction scores and strong referral-based growth.
Built end-to-end program operations, from curriculum design and marketing to facilitation and post-program evaluation.
Entrepreneurship | Leadership | Learning & Development | Public Speaking |
Some Notable Work:
Maiden TEDx Talk
Dream | Believe | Achieve
Maiden TEDx Talk on Dream, Believe, Achieve.
Introduced the C.F.C Formula
Listed on TED's official Website
Backbone to the authored book.
Talk Without F.E.A.R
Book Launch
Launch of Maiden Book; Talk Without F.E.A.R - a self help book on learning the art of Public Speaking
Attended by over 500 guests
Book Release by 9 Dignitaries from various walks of life.
Live Classroom Session
Entrepreneurship
Live Classroom Session on Entrepreneurship
Byte-Sized Sessions introduced to imbibe the spirit of entrepreneurship mindset with learners.
Delivered across 30+ institutions between 2015 and 2020.
Learning Experience Curator & Head of Soft Skills
April 2020 to April 2021
Leadership Excellence: Led the entire Life Skills/Soft Skills Domain, demonstrating adept leadership in shaping and enhancing essential skill development.
Client-Centric Training: Identified Training Needs (TNA) and crafted tailored objectives for diverse clients, ensuring targeted and impactful training solutions.
Content Design and Delivery: Instrumental in end-to-end content design, implementation, and delivery of engaging workshops, sessions, and seminars for in-house learning programs and exclusive faculty development workshops in the life skills domain.
Academic Collaboration: Served as a Visiting Associate Professor for BBA and B.Tech programs at partnered universities, contributing to academic enrichment.
Curriculum Design: Developed comprehensive curricula for life skills, marketing management, communication skills, and entrepreneurship subjects for multiple universities, fostering holistic learning experiences.
Trainer Development: Spearheaded the hiring of diverse trainers and conducted impactful Train-the-Trainer programs (TTTs) for effective Knowledge Transfer, ensuring a skilled and motivated team; this included need analysis and evaluation (TNA and TNE).
Director
Achieve School of Business
January 2018 to December 2019
Led business strategy, curriculum creation, and experiential learning modules.
Revitalized academic strategy during organizational restructuring, realigning curriculum to market needs and repositioning the institution’s value proposition.
Orchestrated curriculum modernization initiatives across business and management programs, strengthening industry relevance and learner employability outcomes.
Led cross-functional academic and operations teams, improving faculty capability and delivery consistency across domains.
Publications & Thought Leadership
Author: Talk Without F.E.A.R
A book on mastering content creation, presentation, and impactful communication.
Released: January 2021
A practical guide for aspiring speakers and professionals who want clarity, confidence, and stage presence.
Authored Talk Without F.E.A.R, a structured public-speaking mastery framework adopted by learners, trainers, and professional development programs.
Developed scalable learning tools and exercises to enhance presentation confidence, clarity, and stage presence.
Expanded reach through digital and live platforms, building a repeatable methodology for communication excellence.
Public Speaker & Conference Leader
Global Platforms (Including TEDx & UN-Affiliated Events)
Delivered keynote talks at 2x TEDx events, influencing thousands of professionals on confidence, leadership presence, and growth mindset.
Represented thought leadership at international forums, including United Nations-aligned events and leadership conclaves.
Moderated executive panels and award shows, facilitating high-impact dialogues on education innovation and future skills.
Amplified professional brand authority, contributing to increased inbound speaking and collaboration requests year-on-year.
Skills & Expertise
GDL Sir is an excellent teacher, mentor and a friend. His concept centric non-conventional methods make the sessions really interesting. Solving and learning based on case studies has helped me & lot of my friends.
I HAVE THOROUGHLY ENJOYED ALL THE SESSIONS.
He is an excellent coach/guide.
Effective delivery of presentations, culminating live market issues with classroom learning, and his 1st book, F.E.A.R has helped me a lot.
He is someone you can look up to for any advice. A humble person with some great ideas.
The best thing I've picked up from Sir is 'how one can improve excellent interpersonal skills'.
Wherever he goes-THE STUDENTS ARE TRANSFORMED through DBAA-Dream, Believe, Act, Achieve approach.
I'm his student from 2019 Jain Batch.
A true leader embodies qualities that inspire and uplift those around them", and Ganesh has done this throughout his career. It has been a privilege to witness his journey as both a colleague and a reportee, particularly in the way he has developed the entire soft skills vertical. His commitment to grooming learners and making them employable, but also empowered our entire team to embrace new challenges with confidence.
Ganesh's hallmark attribute is his ability to approach each obstacle with a cool mindset, ensuring that processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs) are not just established but refined for better effectiveness. His meticulous attention to detail is something I deeply admire.
Today, as we continue to drive the Soft Skills vertical forward, it’s inspiring to see Ganesh actively engaging in new initiatives. His innovative spirit shines through as he explores fresh projects that promise to enhance our visibility within and outside Imarticus Learning. I fondly call him "Chief". Thank you, Chief. You are a champion.
I am incredibly grateful to Mr. Ganesh Data Lakkur for his invaluable guidance and support as a soft skills trainer during my placement journey. His expertise and innovative teaching methods played a crucial role in helping me develop the essential interpersonal and communication skills required for success.
Ganesh’s engaging sessions and practical exercises were both insightful and transformative. He helped me enhance my confidence, refine my interview skills, and approach challenges with a positive mindset. His personalized feedback and encouragement were key factors in my successful placement.
I highly recommend Ganesh to anyone looking for a dedicated and inspiring soft skills trainer who truly understands how to bring out the best in his students. Thank you, Ganesh, for your guidance and for making such a meaningful impact on my career journey!
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