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For universities & workplaces

Talks and workshops that leave people clearer, calmer and more focused

Sid brings the credibility of an engineer and corporate manager and the depth of thirteen years of contemplative training. Sessions are interactive, practical and built around the free Happiness Quotient™, which participants take live.

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Universities & colleges

For students and student services

For student wellness offices, international student centres, student associations, multi-faith and chaplaincy offices, and leadership programmes.

  • Exam stress, overthinking and sleep
  • Belonging and wellbeing for international students
  • Focus in a distracted age
  • Purpose, career choices and decision-making
Workplaces & ERGs

For employees and leaders

For HR and wellbeing teams, employee resource groups (including South Asian and wellbeing ERGs) and leadership teams.

  • Resilience and burnout prevention
  • Clear thinking and better decisions under pressure
  • Focus, energy and sustainable performance
  • Leading with calm and purpose
Signature topics

Sessions Sid is often asked for

From Overthinking to Clarity

Why smart people stay stuck, and simple tools to move from mental loops to decisions. Includes a short reset participants can use the same day.

The Four Dimensions of Wellbeing

Built around the Happiness Quotient™: participants score their body, heart, mind and meaning, then leave with one focused change.

Decisions Like an Engineer, Wisdom Like a Monk

Sid's own crossroads, from Tata Motors to monastery to coaching, and a structured method for weighing needs, interests, concerns and expectations.

Roots and Wings

For international students and new Canadians: belonging, family expectations, homesickness and building a life across two cultures.

Formats

Choose the depth that suits your group

60–90 minutes

Talk or masterclass

An engaging session for a large or small audience, with the Happiness Quotient taken live at the start. Online or in person.

Half day

Interactive workshop

Deeper practice in small groups: exercises, reflection and personal action plans participants take back to study or work.

Multi-session

Programme

A series across a term or quarter for a cohort, team or leadership group, with practice between sessions and a closing review.

Experience

Trusted by students and professionals in India and Canada

Sid has spoken and taught at leading engineering institutes, universities and companies, from IIT Madras and IISc Bangalore to the University of Manitoba and the University of Calgary. His online sessions have drawn audiences of more than a thousand.

IIT MadrasIISc BangaloreNIT TrichyNIT WarangalNIT SurathkalCOEP PuneTata MotorsWhirlpoolUniversity of TorontoUniversity of ManitobaUniversity of WinnipegUniversity of Calgary
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