The Faculty

Practitioners, not professors.

Every Novara-Q mentor is active in their field. They bring you the world as it is — not as a textbook describes it. Each module is taught by the mentor closest to the craft.

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№ 01
30 years
Siju Narayan
Chief Experience Officer, RexEmptor Consult LLP

Customer Experience Practitioner, Design Thinker and Doer. Certified Independent Director and Start-Up Ecosystem Enabler. Conference Host. Ex- IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, Adidas, Satyam, Godrej, and Boyce.

Expertise
LeadershipEntrepreneurshipDesign ThinkingStrategy
Teaches at Novara-Q
  • ○Foundation of Leadership & Critical Thinking Labs
  • ○Entrepreneurship
  • ○The Intrapreneurship Blueprint
  • ○Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
  • ○Business 101
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№ 02
30 years
Shilpa Sardesai
Cambridge CELTA · English Language Assessor & Trainer

IDB India. Three decades of expertise in language pedagogy, communication training, and assessment for global learners.

Expertise
CommunicationPublic SpeakingLanguage PedagogyAssessment
Teaches at Novara-Q
  • ○Communication & Public Speaking Mastery
  • ○Strategic Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication
  • ○High-Impact Business Presentations
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№ 03
25 years
Karan Chawla
Founder & CEO, Jokotta Discoveries

Brand Strategy Specialist and Educator. Builds and teaches the disciplines of brand thinking — for individuals, products, and enterprises.

Expertise
Brand StrategyPersonal BrandingTrend Research
Teaches at Novara-Q
  • ○Digital Presence & Personal Branding
  • ○Executive Image & Personal Branding
  • ○Global Trend-Spotting & Applied Research
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№ 04
25 years
Deepika Mahajan
Co-Founder, Due North Strategic Solutions

Head of Talent Acquisition with deep expertise in Leadership Hiring, Employer Branding, Diversity Initiatives, and Campus Hiring & Engagement. Ex- IDFC First Bank, Motilal Oswal Securities, Oberoi Hotels & Resorts.

Expertise
TalentInterview CoachingEmotional IntelligenceCareer Strategy
Teaches at Novara-Q
  • ○Interview Cracking & Career Prep Masterclass
  • ○Confidence & Body Language Essentials
  • ○Etiquette, Time Management & Professional Conduct
  • ○Emotional Intelligence & Self-Mastery
  • ○Emotional Intelligence (EQ) & Stress Resilience
  • ○Performance Engineering & The Appraisal Strategy
Building the Roster

More practitioners joining each cohort.

Senior-level modules and specialist tracks (AI-Augmented Management, Personal Styling, Productivity Systems) are taught by visiting mentors — added cohort by cohort.

Become a Novara-Q Mentor