SONIA DAS
Chief Operating Officer,
OD & Change Management Consultant, Corporate Coach, Life Coach, Corporate & Leadership Trainer, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trainer, Enabler, and Practitioner PoSH Trainer & Enabler, Mentor, Strategist, Consultant, Gratitude practitioner, Author & Poet
Bio
Certified Train the Trainer
Certified PoSH Trainer
Certified Learning & Development Manager
Certified Emotional Intelligence & Life Coach
Certified Organisational Development & Change Management Professional
With 20 years of experience and 19 years exclusively in the learning segment, I have a track record of creating Talent Development departments & teams, and completing end to end deployment of large scale learning projects. Proficient at managing people & developing leaders, I have in-depth knowledge of the Training function - training needs identification & analysis, high impact facilitation & coaching, setting scalable processes through deep dive consultation, program management, and ensuring quantifiable needle movement. I am adept at ideating & delivering engaging training modules for all management levels to enhance organizational performance, spearheading global learning programs for driving change, strengthening the competency framework, and providing value to stakeholders & leadership.
I have worked with multiple large corporate firms like Amazon, Walmart, Dell, SITEL, Sutherland, Vertex, and IBM Daksh. In my last role at Amazon, I was leading the Talent Development team for 5 countries and 7 Support Centers.
After a successful corporate stint of 14+ years, I chose to move into the world of freelance consulting, coaching and facilitation.
Some of the highpoints of my career are:
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Setting up the end-to-end processes for content, delivery, including process improvements of Communication Training for the launch of Amazon’s India chapter.
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Setting up the Talent Development team for seven of Amazon’s FinOps Support Centres –Hyderabad & Pune (India), Bratislava (Slovakia), Manila (The Philippines), San Jose (Costa Rica), and Beijing & Chengdu (China).
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Master Content Creator & Trainer of all Talent Development training programs for skills development of individual contributors and managers at all levels.
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Master Framework Developer of Talent Development processes (Training, Internal Communications & Branding, and Training Management).
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Two large scale technology & people related change management projects for Amazon and Walmart.
Coaching Profile
Testimonials
Sonia Das is a powerhouse in training and development. With 19 years of experience leading global learning teams, creating innovative training strategies, and driving organizational change, her approach is strategic, engaging, and results-driven.
It's been a pleasure working with Sonia. She brings energy, creativity, and a positive attitude to every project.
Sonia's balanced perspective and ability to challenge the status quo drive continuous improvement. I highly recommend her for any role in Training, Learning, or Development. Highly recommend Sonia for her expertise and enjoyable demeanor.
Sushma Vijaykumaar – IT & Non-IT Global Training Sourcing Manager | Trainer/SME Head Hunter | Corporate Training Specialist
Client Testimonials
Having known Sonia as a colleague, mentor, and guide for over 8 years has given me numerous opportunities to interact with her throughout various phases of my professional journey. Sonia is one of the most knowledgeable people I have met in the learning field. Her curiosity and passion for learning have always inspired me, and I've gained new insights from every interaction with her.
Her discipline, ability to bring fresh perspectives to every discussion, and forward-thinking approach to global collaborations across different cultures have made her my go-to person for advice on many occasions.
I am glad to have crossed paths with Sonia in this journey of learning, unlearning, and relearning.
Usha Bahirwani – Learning & Development Professional | Consultant | Facilitator
Sonia is a highly skilled and knowledgeable Learning & Development Professional. I would recommend her as a person with profound knowledge of designing & delivering learning solutions. As the L&D Manager, she was always ready to go the extra mile to provide an exceptional experience to the learners, be it as a facilitator or content developer. She will be an asset to any L&D team. She is a self-starter and a powerhouse of new & innovative ideas. Moreover, I have seen her working her way through challenges and crises. She uses innovative approaches to tackling and solving problems.
She is such an inspiration to me, and I feel proud to have worked under her guidance.
Asha Rajhans – Internal communications and branding specialist – Finance Operations Services, Amazon