KEYNOTE SPEAKERS / RESOURCE PERSONS

Welcome to ICSPW 2024

Udaya Kumar Reddy PhDConference Chair, ICSPW 2024 President, ISMA-India

Some of our Resource Persons

Keynote Speakers

Dr. Ingrid Pirker-Binder Founder, Institute Stress-out, Austria Founder, Institute Stress-Out, Austria

Dr Ingrid Pirker-Binder studies in commercial sciences, studies in pedagogy and special and curative education, doctorate in psychotherapy sciences, occupational and business psychotherapist, biofeedback training in America
Management and founder of the Institute Stress-out, the center for occupational health in Vienna/Eisenstadt, the center for biofeedback, judicial. sworn and certified experts for psychotherapy (ability to work-burnout)
Areas of work: Management consulting and expert opinions, coaching, therapy, advice, supervision, mental health, burnout prevention, mediation, crises of meaning, biofeedback, author, lecturer (FH) social skills

Alexander Haener Switzerland

Alexander Haener is working as a keynote speaker, seminar trainer and individual coach with the topics of stress and resilience. He is founder and owner of Phoenix Resilience, a company based in Switzerland and organises the annual “NoStress-Kongress” in Basel. 2017 he wrote the autobiographic book “pitch-black – the different resilience-book”.

After a burnout fifteen years ago he was forced to ask himself how he got into this life crisis and started his research about stress, factors that can trigger it, our energy resources and how to strengthen resilience. He is a specialist in imparting scientifically based information in an easy-to-understand way and with a pinch of humour.

Dr. Veronica Connaughton Australia

Veronica is a registered organizational psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA), she conducts stress management training and provides organizational psychological support to individuals, small businesses and large corporations in last three decads. With a background in the medical education of General Practitioners, Specialists and Allied Health Practitioners, Veronica consults on training programs for pharmaceutical companies, conducts Employee Assistance Program (EAP) interviews for Vocational Rehabilitation Companies and provides placement and recruiting services to organizations. Providing full psychometric assessments (including the Spielberger State / Trait Anger and Anxiety assessments), Veronica is an accredited Emotional Intelligence (EIQ) Practitioner with the Harvard Business School and assesses EIQ and emotional agility either online or face- face. Provide this service for CEO’s, Heads of Departments, Academic Deans and other senior management roles where obtaining an edge on the competition is crucial for survival in the business world. She submitted her PhD thesis in Neuropsychology this year (2023(to University of Western Australia.

Ian Shakespeare SMG Health, Australia

Ian Shakespeare is CEO of SMG Health from 2015 after 16 years successful assignment as CEO and Senior Vice President APAC for PPC Worldwide/Optum (a division of United Health Group). Ian is also Director for Judgment Index APAC. He is a specialist consultant in managing workplace conflict, work stress, organisational cross-cultural complexities, and fitness for work issues, particularly those pertaining to fatigue, emotional stress and alcohol and other drugs. Ian has also provided services to organisations undertaking major change management projects by assisting them in mitigating the emotional impact of that change on its employees. He has BSc (Psychology), Grad Dip Counseling Psychology, Grad Dip Education, MBA and is a Board member of the Asia pacific Employee Assistance Roundtable (APEAR) and a full member of the APS (Australian Psychological Society).

Jane (Hallsworth) ThomasDirector, Premier Life Skills Ltd, UK

Jane is a highly skilled and experienced trainer with over 17 years of experience in mental health and wellbeing training, and 12 years of experience in management development training courses. She is an approved personal and organisational trainer for ISMA, which is a recognition of her expertise in the field. Jane has worked with a diverse range of organisations, including the NHS, Police Force, Fire & Rescue Service, Civil Service, Local and Central Government, Educational Sector and Private organisations, including the Financial sectors. Her experience in these sectors has provided her with a wealth of knowledge and expertise that she can apply to her training and development programs.

Jane's career began in nursing, where she specialised in the field of Cardiology, becoming a Senior Cardiac Specialist Nurse. Her experience in nursing provided her with a deep understanding of the importance of health and wellbeing in the workplace. Jane carried out a range of teambuilding activities for the Trust, designed to reduce sickness and absence through improved team working and performance-enhancing techniques. Jane's experience and expertise have made her a sought-after speaker and trainer in the areas of health, wellbeing, team building and motivation.

National

Dr. Anand Pratap Singh Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida

Dr. Anand Pratap Singh joined Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida in August 2009 as Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology. Since then, he has contributed for the growth of many academic & administrative ventures at GBU. His area of expertise has been Neuro-Cognition, Neurofeedback Therapy, Neural Entrainment Therapy and Brain Fingerprinting Technique. He has published 27 research papers and few book chapters in reputed National & International Journals. He has contributed as Chief Editor, Indian Journal of Behaviour Research & Therapy (IJBRT) and Consultant Editor of International journal named SIS journal of Projective Psychology. He has been recipient of Innovative Scientist Award by Indian Academy of Health Psychology for contributing in the area of Brain Fingerprinting Technique in 2021. Apart from this, he has received Positivity Award during the Positivity Conclave- I by Brain Behaviour
Research Foundation of India (BBRFI) in 2019, Professional Excellence in Clinical Psychology Research & Training by Her excellency Smt. Mridula Sinha Ji, Governor of Goa in 2017, Outstanding Contribution Award by IAHP in 2016, Young Scientist Award by IAAP in 2007 and Dr. Tara Naidu Award by Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) in 2002. He has participated and contributed in more than 50 conferences, seminars, webinars and training workshops as resource person and speaker.

Dr Jamuna Rajeswaran National Institute Of Mental Health And Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

Dr Jamuna Rajeswaran is working as Professor and Consultant Clinical Neuropsychology & Cognitive Neuroscience Centre, NIMHANS. She is Adjunct Faculty at NIAS, IISc, Bangalore. Her specialization is in the area of Clinical Neuropsychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. She has pioneered the Holistic Neuropsychological Rehabilitation and She is the first person to introduce Neurofeedback training work in India after obtaining training in Neurofeedback Therapy from the Brain Masters, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. She has guided several M.Phil , Ph.D Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuroscience, M.Ch Neurosurgery, D M Neurology & Neuroanesthesia and M.D Psychiatry thesis. She has presented 635 papers in several National and International conferences and published more than100 articles in National and International journals

Dr. K. Jaya shankar Reddy Christ University, Bangalore

Dr. K. Jayasankara Reddy Presently working as a Professor of Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore. He is guiding a team of research scholars for the award of M. Phil and Ph. D degree in Psychology in the area of Neuropsychology, Cognitive Neuroscience and Health Psychology. He is also Chairman and Member of Academic council, Board of Studies and Board of Examination in Psychology for PG/ M. Phil/ PhD programs in various universities and autonomous colleges. He has span of 17 years of experience in academic, research and consulting in Neuropsychology and in Cognitive Neuroscience. He has contributed about 15 research articles which are published in various Journals and conference proceedings. He has presented more than 30 research papers in various National and International conferences. He has received three times Best Research Paper Award in the area of Neuro Psychology in various National and International conferences. Further, he has delivered Lectures and invited talks in various National Seminars/Workshops/Conferences and acted as a Resource Person for Refresher Courses in various colleges and conferences.

Dr. Nilesh Thakre SNDT Women University, Mumbai, Maharastra

Dr. Nilesh Thakre, Asso. Professor & Industrial-Organizational Psychologist. He is a Ph.D. (I/O Psy), UGC-NET, MA (I/O. Psy.), MA(Clin. Psy.), Master of Industrial Relations & Personnel Management, Diploma in Training & Development (Dip TD) from ISTD, Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology and Cerified "People Analytics and Evidence Based Management Professional" Mannheim Business School, Germany; is Associate Professor in Post Graduate Department of Psychology, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai. He is a Member of Management Council and Senator at SNDTWU, Mumbai. He has 22 years of work experience in the area of Corporate, Academics and Research. He is a member of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) – WRC. He is working as Board of Studies Member in various Universities. He has also worked in the research department of the Government of India and NGO’s. He is a member of the professional associations of Psychology, Management and Social Science. A prolific writer, he has published several articles in professional international journals and presented papers in National and International conferences. He has also authored books and chapters articles in edited book on Management and Psychology, working on research projects and serves as an external examiner at a number of Universities in India. He has delivered invited lectures in many national and international conferences.

Dr. Parag Kalkar Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharastra

Dr. Parag Kalkar is currently working as Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Management Member, Management Council Member, Academic Council Member, Senate at Savitribai Phule Pune University. He got his M.Com, MMS (Finance), PhD, FDP (IIMA). He was a Professor and Director for more than 18 years in Sinhgad Institutes(Sinhgad Institute of Management). He Published 31 research papers in national and international research journals and Author / Co Author of 14 books. He is life member in ISTE/ ICA/ISC/NIPM/NHRD/YHAI/ISTD/ IIMA alumni association.

Dr. Ritu Sharma Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Dr. Ritu Sharma is currently engaged as the Dean, Academics with School of Liberal Studies, Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) Gandhinagar, Gujarat. She is a gold medalist (Post Graduation) and holds a Ph.D. in Psychology. Her teaching experience involves various courses at University level in the discipline of psychology & management related subjects at PhD, Post graduate & Graduate level. She has been invited as a Speaker at a TEDx Conference held in 2010 at AMA, Ahmedabad. Dr. Sharma is engaged with International and National research projects, workshops and training assignments in the areas of Cross-Cultural Studies, Psychometrics, Cognitive Behavior Interventions, Stress Management, Psycho Social Interventions & Personality Studies. She is actively involved in research, consultancy on business psychology and training for associated stakeholders. She is also the vice president of the Indian Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (IACBT). She is also certified as a stress management trainer from the International Council of Stress Management Professionals, Australia. She brings along diverse work experience with insight into different phases and nuances of human activity and behavior. Her publications include research papers, articles, case studies, reports of national and International repute, two edited books & three authored books in the field of Personality psychology, CBT in Indian context & Personality, wellbeing and work in India and Living Conditions and Quality of Life of Slum Dwellers. She has the credit of completing four funded research projects and five consultancy assignments. Her ongoing Research project includes one International (with Australia), one National (ICSSR) project and one consulting assignment in the community change. She is serving as a scientific committee member, consulting editor and reviewer for International conferences and the Editorial board of two reputed Journals. Her research work has been quoted in national and local newspapers. She has visited International Universities in Australia, USA, Europe & Asia for academic & research work.

Prof. Sandeep Kumar Banaras Hindu University Varanasi, U P

Dr. Sandeep Kumar has PhD in Psychology with specialization in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. He is having more than 15 years of experience in Teaching, Research, Administration and Training. He is currently working as Professor of Psychology and Personnel Management and Industrial Relations in the Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. He is a well-known Trainer and Coach in the field of Organizational Behaviour & Human Resource Development and its Management. Dr. Kumar is founder Secretary of the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SOIOP), Varanasi, U.P., India. Dr. Kumar has organized symposia and workshops at various national and international platforms. He has travelled to South Africa, France, Switzerland, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand and Canada to organize symposia and paper presentations. He has published more than 35 research papers in edited books and Journals of national and international repute. He has conducted 5 sponsored projects from the funding agencies like University Grants Commission and Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi. Dr. Kumar is actively involved in training of executives working in public and private sector organizations.

Prof. Saswata Biswas Professor, Institute Of Rural Management Anand, Gujarat

Saswata Biswas currently working as Professor at Institute of Rural Management Anand. His Area of specialization is organizational behavior and human resource management. Consulting assignments include; NGOs (International, national, local), government development organizations, co-operatives, educational institutions, and private corporate sector in the areas of institutional development, selection of top management personnel, consumer education, employee mental health, rural development, rural banking, and cooperative development. Imparted training on Team Building, Executive Effectiveness (Personal Growth Labs.), and Total Quality Management, which included managers from South Asia, South East Asia, and Africa. He has also conducted team building programmes for community health workers at Whyalla, South Australia, under the aegis of the University of South Australia and in Kabul, Afghanistan for Leaders of Rural Electricity Cooperatives, and REST, Ethiopia. He has been a visiting faculty in the University of South Australia; Xavier Institute of Development Actions and Studies (XIDAS) Jabalpur; Faculty of Management Studies S. P. University, Vallabh Vidyanagar; Rural Management Department, GB Pant Institute of Social Science, Allahabad; and KIIT University, Bhubaneswar.He has authored over 50 research papers in the area of organizational behaviour, human resource management, and rural development management. He was the chief editor of International Journal of Rural Management (Sage Publications). He is on the editorial boards of Journal of Community, Work published from University of Manchester, UK, and International Journal of Rural Psychology published from University of South Australia, Australia. He was a member of the governing body of Xavier Institute of Development Studies and Action (XIDAS), Jabalpur. Presently, he has served on the Boards of the Insitute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA), and Human Development Foundation, Bhubaneswar

Dr. B.Udaya Kumar ReddyPresident, ISMA, India

Dr. B.Udaya Kumar Reddy had two decades of post-doctoral experience in the areas of stress training, research, consultancy and counseling and is presently strengthening Stress Management Lab Pvt. Ltd, Hyderabad, India in the capacity of Director (Training & Consultancy). Dr. Reddy worked as Professor in Dr. MCR HRD Institute, Govt. of A.P., Hyderabad, India. He also worked as Stress Management Consultant (Hon.), Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, Mediciti & Care Hospital, Hyderabad, India. Dr. Reddy is the founder of International Stress Management Association (ISMA), India chapter (1999). He worked extensively in the area of Organisational Stress Audit, interventions and stress management policy at workplace. He has given keynote addresses and presented several papers at national and international conferences in the areas of stress and positive psychology in India and abroad. Dr. Reddy had his Masters Degrees in philosophy, psychology and management; he took his Ph.D. in the area of stress management.

Dr. Urmi Nanda BiswasAhmedabad University, gujarat

Professor Urmi Nanda Biswas is an applied social psychologist, with a focus on health, gender, and workplace behaviour. She has over 25 years of postgraduate teaching and research experience. Before joining Ahmedabad University, she worked as a Professor and Head of Department of Psychology in the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara.

She has undertaken multiple research projects around health issues among adolescent girls, reproductive health, female feticide, gender equality as an attractive value at work place, and workplace challenges of Indian women. Her ongoing project ‘Understanding the Vulnerabilities of Indian Female Migrants during COVID 19 Pandemic: Rethinking Policies for Better Integration of Immigrant Women’s Work Lives’ seeks to uncover aspirations of young educated Indian women.