International Women's Day Celebration at Firebird 2024

Blog Summary

Firebird Business School honors International Women’s Day with Shakti Sanskriti, a tribute to the strength, power, and achievements of women. The event showcases inspiring women leaders excelling in diverse fields, from social service, psychology, and education to fitness, corporate leadership, and mountaineering. Distinguished speakers such as Dr. Vijayalakshmi, Dr. Chandira Kumar, Dr. Padmakshi Lokesh, and others will share their journeys of resilience and success. This celebration emphasizes women’s empowerment, leadership, and social change, reinforcing the vital role of women in shaping a better future. Join us in saluting the Shakti—the Feminine Power!

SHAKTI SANSKRITI

"Energy, ability, strength, effort, power, capability"

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Marked annually on March 8th, International Women's Day (IWD) is one of the most important days of the year to celebrate women in all her achievements and success. Empowerment of women is imperative for the holistic development of any society. It strengthens the quality and enhances the quantity of the Human Resources obtainable. It is essential to the health and social development of families, communities and countries. When women are living safe, fulfilled and productive lives, they can reach their full potential contributing their skills to the workforce and can raise happier and healthier children

On this occasion, Firebird is happy to showcase Women achievers through Virtual meet empowered through promoting sense of self-worth, their ability to determine their own choices, and their right to influence social change for themselves and others.

Sakthi Sanskriti means the Ultimate power of Devi, the Goddess. The Heavens cannot sustain creation without her. The concept of Ardhnarishver- Shiva and Shakti, together benignly ruling the cosmos is unique to our culture. Women were always seen in the image of the goddess. Of course, the goddess is still revered as the Mother Goddess, but people seem to have forgotten her human form. A salute to the Feminine I –Shakti –the many roles and indispensable contribution of women on Planet Earth! Let us also salute the compassionate, loving, kind, forgiving, healing and nurturing aspects of all women.

GUEST OF HONOUR

Active Participation

Took active part in community development with local leaders past 5 years supported women skill development, fundamental rights and educational needs. As District chairperson, Secretary & Executive served in Lions international organization. Trained FDI graduate for leadership programmes nationally and internationally. Trained 28 NCC camps in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Awareness Camps

Blood donation camps, wheel chairs, books library for children schools painting, hunger relief, eye camps, free cataract surgeries, training programs for lions, cancer awareness and treatment, cultural and community services, AIDS awareness and Support medical nutrition, rally awards. Leo clubs environment protection, rally, railway stations projects SCR, blood bank, infant care and health services, polio measles and rubella vaccination. Peace poster contest sports, marital arts for women zoom meetings and programs. Tree plantation, air sound pollution, water and soil conservation programs. Deaf and dumb cricket and sports.

Skills

She excels in project management, Java, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise content management, Solution Architecture, Software training development, scientific research, business process, training, SaaS, Business Analysis.

Certifications

Interskill – Coaching and mentoring for technical specialists
IBM Intellectual capital/Intellectual property creator
Lab developer Recognitions- First lab published
IBM Business Automation Workflow V19 Developer
IBM Cloud pak for Automation, Installation and Administration
Blue core coach
Cloud CTE foundational knowledge
IBM Digital learning developer
IBM design thinking practitioner
IBM Analytics services strategic enablement
IBM Watson data platform
IBM datafirst method
IBM certified deployment professional – Datacap V9.0

Dr Padmakshi Lokesh

A Doctor, A Clinical Psychologist, An Educationist, A Stress Management Specialist, and A Personality Development Trainer with 15 plus years’ experience.

Professional Experience and Associations

CEO and MD – Smiles In Milez
CEO SIM EVENTS
CEO and Chief Consultant Smart U
Director Sneha Mano Vikasa Kendra
Secretary Sejal New Life Foundation
Secretary Annie Besant Convent trust
Additional Secretary – Global HRD Bangalore Chapter
Board Member – Women’s Indian Chamber Of Commerce and Industry Health and Fitness council Karnataka Chapter
External Committee Member Anti Sexual Harassment Cell I. RRIT II. VIT
Subject Matter Specialist – On Many TV channels and Radio Programs

Awards and Recognitions

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam awarde from Govt of India, Ministry of HRD
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda awarde 2018 by Govt of Karnataka
Sunpure Super Woman award by Sunpure India 2019
South Indian Women Achiever awardee 2020
One of the hundred influential educators of India 2021
Iconic woman changing lives 2020 By Women Economic Forum
Women of Substance Recognition from U K University in association with MT University 2019
Outstanding Women Leader of Karnataka – A National Award 2018
Future Women Leader award. A National award 2017
Vaidya Ratna Awardee 2015
Women of Excellence Award 2018
Young women achiever award by Lions International 2017
Veera Vanithe Obbava Award 2021

Leadership Position

Director of Connect within and beyond
Multicultural Ambassador of Red carpet functions
Deputy Leader for Mental Health Foundation Australia – Queensland
Overseas Ambassador for APF Mrs Karnataka Women Peace Group (IWPG) in Australia
President of Kannada Sangha Queensland
Vice President of Federation of Indian Communities of Queensland

Awards and Recognitions

Excellence Community Award in recognition of enormous contribution to the community by Fiji Senior Citizens Association of ALD Inc
Kayaka Yogi Award 2021 in recognition of Social Service and Leadership by Global Basava Peace Organisation
Crown Winner of Mrs Karnataka 2020 in virtual Pageant – Quarantine FB Queen 2020
Awardee of Merit form Greater Brisbane Women in Business Awards 2017 and 2018 under category community dedication and Social Justice
Local Legend Award 2018 in recognition of outstanding contribution to local community
Multicultural community Ambassador for Gold Coast 2018 Common wealth game

Shilpi Mohan

Shilpi Mohan is a transformational fitness coach and speaker, who has more than 10 years of experience in the world of fitness. A housewife who was once diagnosed with high blood pressure and was struggling with obesity and was advised by doctor to change her lifestyle as her health was deteriorating.

Shilpi is a real story of transformation. She decided to take control of her life at the age of 35 and hit the gym to stay fit. Today she runs her own brand by the name of ‘STRONGNFIT’. She has trained more then 500+ women and has made difference to their fitness and health. She is regarded as a role model at age of 50 by women who are in their 20s. Besides she also conducts corporate sessions on fitness and motivational speaking. It is real life story of a normal woman who is today an inspiration to many. She is ready to give the message “That her story, can be your story”.

Credentials

American Council of Exercise certified trainer
Posture and Alignment specialist
Rehab trainer
Precision Nutrition level 1 certified
Black belt in karate -Wado Ryu style

Mountaineering

● Mount Elbrus (5642 Metres) | Aug 2021 ● Mount Kilimanjaro (5895 Metres) | Oct 2021

Certifications

● Zumba Ace Trainer ● ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer ● Currently pursuing Precision Nutrition Level 1 certification

Awards & Recognitions

Mrs India Global Universe & Mrs Dazzling Diva : 2019. • Mrs Karnataka (1st Runner Up) & Best Body Award : 2019 • International Women Achiever Award 2019 received from renowned environmentalist Saalumarada Timmakka. • South India Women Achiever Award 2020. • Women Achiever Award 2021. • Awarded Best NCC Cadet for Orissa Contingent in 2002. • Part of the Best Marching contingent at RD Parade in 2002. • Selected for youth exchange program

Significant Achievements

Represented India at the International level under a Youth exchange programme ● As a NCC cadet, she successfully completed Republic Day parade marching despite a freak accident and stitches on the leg ● With a former success of 12 years in the finance sector. She held several key positions and handled several high value transactions ● After years of corporate life, quit a successful career to follow her passion for fitness and took a fresh start as a professional fitness trainer and consultant ● Chadar trek is considered one of the difficult treks.

During this trek in 2018 she accidentally broke her wrist on the second day and yet nothing could stop her from completing the trek at freezing temperature of -35 degrees at 11000 ft covering a distance of 70 kms in six days ● Scaled two out of the seven highest peaks on seven continents amidst Covid scare

Educational Background

Dr. Agha holds a Master's degree in Business Administration, a Master's degree in Public and Personnel Management, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration from renowned universities in India, and a Diploma in Higher Education Professional Practice from Coventry University, UK. She is a Fellow in the Higher Education Academy, UK.

Academic and Research Interest

Dr. Agha has published research papers in refereed international journals, book chapters, and case studies. Her areas of interest include work-life balance, leisure, and happiness, leadership, and management science.

Certification

Certified Psychometric Assessor
Certified Appreciative Coach & Counsellor.
Certified Executive Performance Management from XLRI, Jamshedpur.
Certified Graphologist
Certified in NABH Standard Implementation

Training & Mentoring Interest

Goal Setting, Personality Development, Art of 1st Impression, Choosing Right
Career, Self-Development thought self-understating, Graphology, Leadership
Skills, Interpersonal Skills
Soft Skills, Stress Management

Awards

Award of Excellence – HR Business Leader ( WeLEED )

Best Speaker – Stress Management (Nursing Conference- Gleneagles Global Hospital)

Webinar & Guest Speaker

Guest Speaker – Resume Writing at Deccne School of Management
Graphology Speaker at HUM event (Longest Webinar of Handwriting Analysis for 171 Hrs)
Differential Skills for HR Leaders- GHRD
Jury for Healthcare Start-Ups awards
Guest Writer at Graphic Stoke Bio Monthly Newsletter
Guest Speaker at Techtalk21 Sri Shakti institute of engineering & technology
Speaker on Stress Management & Emotional intelligence and Work-life balance with GHRD
Organization beyond Covid -19 with TEAM LEASE