Vandana Dhingra

About Vandana Dhingra

I believe people don’t need fixing, they need understanding, clarity, and the courage to become who they already are.” meaningful change happens when people feel safe enough to reflect, strong enough to act, and supported enough to grow.As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Child & Family Therapy Counsellor, I work at the intersection of emotional well-being, leadership, and life transitions helping individuals and organizations move through change with clarity, confidence, and calm.With over two decades of experience, my journey has taken me across corporate boardrooms, community spaces, classrooms, and family settings. I have worked closely with youth, parents, educators, professionals, community leaders, and corporate teams, and one truth remains constant:Every person needs to be seen, heard, and understood before they can truly perform or heal.My work focuses on:Navigating life and career transitionsBuilding emotionally intelligent leadershipStrengthening resilience and communicationSupporting families and young people through emotional and behavioural challengesAligning personal values with professional goalsBefore transitioning fully into coaching and counselling, I served as a Senior Consultant at Sun Life Financial, Canada, where I led client engagement, growth initiatives, and stakeholder relationships. During my tenure, I:Contributed to business growth and client retentionBuilt trust-based relationships across diverse client portfoliosGained deep insight into how performance, pressure, and emotional health coexist in high-accountability environmentsThis corporate experience continues to shape my coaching allowing me to speak the language of both results and relationships.Over the years, I have designed and facilitated 75+ coaching sessions, workshops, and capacity-building programs, including leadership trainings, emotional well-being sessions, parenting workshops, and community-based interventions. My approach is practical, compassionate, and deeply human rooted in real-life challenges rather than theory alone.Whether you are an individual seeking direction, a parent navigating complexity, or an organization building a culture of empathy, balance, and sustainable growth, I bring a steady presence and structured support to help people move forward stronger and more self-aware. If your work or organization values people as much as performance, I would be glad to explore how coaching and counselling can support your people and your purpose.

Experience

1. Senior Management Consultant

   Rural Education And Development Read India

   Dec 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN

Education

• International Institute of Alternate Therapies

  Master's degree in Alternate Therapies, Alternate Sciences and Therapies for Cure

• Canadian Red Cross, Canada

  Certified in Standard First Aid and CPR , Standard First Aid

• Panjab University, Chandigarh

  Bachelor's of Home Science , Child Development and Health and Nutrition

• Mental Health First aid, India (MHFA)

  Certified in Standard Health First Aid Program, Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

• Panjab University, Chandigarh

  Master's degree

• University of Allahabad

  Bachelors in Early childhood education, Early Childhood Education and Teaching

• Indira Gandhi National Open University

  Master's degree, Child counselling and family therapist (MSCCFT)

  2017 — 2019

• Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

  Certification in Child Guidance, Special needs Children

  2018 — 2019

Skills

• Libraries
• Staff Development
• Library
• Library Management
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Teaching
• Child Therapist and Parent-Child Counsellor
• Public Speaking
• Psychotherapy
• Research
• Psychology
• Workshop Facilitation
• Training
• Higher Education