A practice built over 25+ years of entrepreneurial and academic experience — anchored by two architects, supported by a thoughtful network of specialists.
SELF is the development arm of Gaurav Sharma & Associates — designed at the intersection of business reality and human capability. Behaviour, execution, depth — not lecture-led training.
Intelligent Leadership Executive Coach & Mentor · Human & Organisational Development Strategist
Over 16 years of experience across leadership development, behavioural interventions, organisational capability building, entrepreneurship, and education.
Credentials & Background
Alumnus of IIM Calcutta
Master Certified Intelligent Leadership Executive Coach through John Mattone Global — globally recognised as the former leadership coach to Steve Jobs
International Coaching Federation (ICF) aligned coaching pathways currently in progress
Published Author in India and the USA
Experience & Impact
1000+
Leadership & behavioural interventions delivered
50,000+
Learners, professionals & leaders impacted
16YRS
Across leadership, communication, employability & capability
Worked with organisations, institutions, startups, and leadership teams across industries.
Known for blending warmth with depth — his sessions are often described as experiences that create not only inspiration, but greater awareness, clarity, ownership, and action.
Core Architect · 02
Dr. Tanya Soin Gaurav
Chief Architect · Learning & Development
Human Resource Specialist · Organisational & Behavioural Development Strategist & Facilitator · Training & Development Professional
Over 13 years of experience across academia, training, mentoring, behavioural development, and organisational capability building.
Credentials & Background
Ph.D. in Human Resource Management (Training and Development)
Certified from IIM Rohtak — HR Analytics
NET-JRF Qualified in HR & Labour Welfare
Strong academic and research background in Human Behaviour, Employability, and Organisational Development
Experience & Impact
Extensive experience across academic institutions, leadership development, and organisational interventions
Conducted Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) and Management Development Programs (MDPs)
Worked across student development, educator effectiveness, behavioural capability, and professional readiness initiatives
Contributed to organisational consulting, HR practices, communication interventions, and capability-building ecosystems
Areas of Work
Training & DevelopmentHuman Behaviour & CommunicationEmployability & Professional ReadinessFaculty & Educator DevelopmentOrganisational Capability DevelopmentBehavioural & Leadership Interventions
Her work is rooted in the belief that meaningful growth happens when people are not only educated — but guided, understood, and developed with clarity and care.
Extended Expert Network
Beyond the core — a curated network of specialists.
Alongside the core team led by Gaurav Sharma & Associates, select interventions may also involve experienced industry, academic, and behavioural professionals — thoughtfully brought in based on your context.
Specialist Profiles
Who joins our interventions
Brought in selectively — not by roster, but by relevance — to extend the depth and contextual fit of each engagement.
Industry professionals
Academic experts
Leadership practitioners
Behavioural facilitators
Domain specialists
How We Select
The basis of every match
Associates are thoughtfully brought in based on the realities of your context — never a generic add-on.
Organisational context
Developmental objectives
Participant profiles
Specific capability requirements
The MATCH Framework
How we bring the right people to the right work.
A collaborative model that lets us design interventions that are more contextual, more flexible, more relevant, and more impactful.
M
Map the Requirement
Understand the real developmental need.
A
Align the Expertise
Bring in specialists relevant to the context.
T
Tailor the Intervention
Design learning experiences around actual realities.
C
Create Impact
Deliver more relevant and effective outcomes.
H
Hold the Philosophy
Every intervention stays aligned with the SELF approach.
Because meaningful development often requires not just one perspective,
but the right combination of experience, insight, and human understanding.
Begin a Conversation
Book a clarity call. Meet the people. Decide nothing.
A 30-minute conversation. No pitch. We listen, we ask the right questions, and we tell you honestly whether SELF is a fit — or what is.
Step 01 / 04
Who is this for?
Choose one — we'll tailor the rest of the conversation.
Step 02 / 04
Which intervention?
Pick all that interest you. We'll bring the right person to the call.
Step 03 / 04
How should we reach you?
We respond within 1 business day. Always honest, never pushy.
Step 04 / 04
One last thing.
In a line or two — what's the real reason you're here?
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Thank you — we'll be in touch.
Look out for a personal note from the SELF team within one business day.