One could call him an immersed reader, a thoughtful academician, a rebellious entrepreneur, a mystical orator, a compassionate colleague, a witty friend and pervading all these, a relentless seeker, and yet discover that he is none of these.

An alumnus of IIT-Delhi and IIM-Ahmedabad, he worked in Managerial and Consulting roles with corporate like TCS, GE, ECS and BCCL and a short stint as a bureaucrat in the Civil Services. Besides the weekly open platform discussion sessions (Seek Yourself), workshops conducted by him at TISS-Mumbai, IIT-Delhi, MDI-Gurgaon, IMT-Ghaziabad and Symbiosis-Pune have been well-received for their novelty and depth.

A blend of poise, dignity and disarming innocence. Her simple ways emanate from a deep intelligence. With her direct yet skillful way of dealing with people, she has uncanny flair for making complex concepts seem smooth and simplified. A sought after speaker for educational events across North India, she is well-read and has a deep insight into the human psychology. Be it colleagues or clients, her name brings with it reliability and trust.

One of the most experienced members in Advait, her pacific demeanor sets her apart from the crowd.

Be it finance or operations, administration or amusement, mind or money, this man is a one-stop-solution for all our woes and worries. He has been with Advait since its inception and is not at all shy of brandishing his time-honoured skills and scars. From the Director to the drivers, everyone in Advait powwow with him round the clock. His temperament to defuse crises helps maintain the calm that is so essential to Advait.

He loves to sing and lately has proved his mettle in histrionics too.

Not only is her persona as shiny and spotless as steel, the tenacity of iron is actually personified in her. One discovers her radiance and warmth only when she reveals herself. Her charm lies in her pleasantly unpredictable mien. Just at the right place in professionalism and empathy, she is adventurous and yet somber, laughs with abandon yet contemplates with depth. Her love for words reflects in her rich vocabulary. Her wit is her asset.

A gifted poetess, a dancer at heart, she prefers soothing music.

Idiosyncratically ingenious! Everything from his taste in music to his choice of movies, from his perceptions to his conduct is distinctive. He claims to be confused but often comes up with imports of astonishing clarity. His genius lies in giving simple examples from daily-life and surroundings to substantiate new concepts.

His Masters in Corporate Training Management and his experience in wonderfully diverse places have enriched him with a fullness of perspective not easily found.

He is known for his calm spirit. Having worked as a software engineer in Infosys, he opted out of a corporate career to devote himself to integration through education. A zealous sports lover and a movie buff, he loves to indulge in good music.

He muses over things with profoundness and comes up with fresh ideas, something that gives his students an alternate perspective.

One cannot find a more humane ‘Human Resource’ manager. The lady is known for her winning yet firm ways. Not too keen on texts, her insights stem from experiences and observations. The steely façade often gives way to a compassionate core.

Her clear voice with baritone (unlikely in a woman), her love for animals and her compassion for orphaned children mark her being.

A trained NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) trainer, an entrepreneur, a percussionist, a dancer, a theatre enthusiast and a budding photographer, Mr. Nav Kishlay has done it all and knows that he has! He is multi-faceted and can effortlessly don these different caps one after the other.

Being emotional is something that he can’t escape, that is what makes him the warm person that he is.

Ananya,as her name suggests, is oblivious of the response of the other, when she loves. A lovely lady, English honours from Delhi University, has an impeccable command over language. A prolific writer that she is, the simplicity and the directness of her writing touches the masses as well as the classes. An amateur singer too, who enthralls the audience by her melodious symphony. That’s not it yet, she is an eminent dramatist, with promising talent and ability to reincarnate the character, speaks through her acting skills. A strong persona, blended with a sensitive heart, that’s her.

Ever witnessed someone with a dignified presence with a generous sprinkling of impertinence? Well, that’s Prathiba. She is direct and unreserved in speech. A voracious reader of the wisdom literature and a trained classical dancer, this lady sure has done justice to her name.

An Engineering degree, an MBA stamp and a stint in Infosys miserably failed to keep her shackled to the run-of-the-mill life. She had to come. She did!

An ardent lover of art and aesthetics, and yet she embraces philosophy with ease. She can talk at length about Aristotle, Socrates, Plato and Hegel and then instantly switch to Movies, Music and Gossip. A post graduate from Hindu College and an MBA from IIM-Lucknow, she is a thorough literati.

A veteran sitar-player, an authority on philosophy, a compulsive talker and a bundle of energy, all rolled into one, that’s her.

The philanthropic vein dominates his being. As a young man he chose to associate with Ramakrishna Mission and after that there was no looking back. Having acquired a degree in B.Ed and then MBA (HR) he started working for an NGO.

His interests involve reading poetry and wisdom literature. At 39, he still retains a child-like innocence with a gravity that came with fourteen years of work experience.

Loves to be lost. Is an eager learner. Was right on his way to a ‘normal’ MBA job after doing and nice and normal MBA degree. Suddenly lost his mind to a condition wise physicians like the Buddha have called as ‘awareness’. To the sadness of the world, the fellow is getting less and less normal every passing day.

Is a voracious reader. His calm demeanour belies his deep perception just as his silence belies the depth from where his words emanate.