Founder Story
- Sportsperson (20+ Years)
- Sports Coach (5+ Years)
- Student Mentor (3+ Years)
- Business Analyst (3+ Years)
“Growing up, I followed the conventional path of schooling, degrees, and a career, yet I found fulfillment elusive. I realized that traditional education often neglects vital life skills that foster true satisfaction.
As a former national-level table tennis player and current coach, I saw the power of early skill development, understanding its lifelong impact. As a business analyst, writer, table tennis coach, and student mentor, I’ve gained a unique perspective on combining analytical skills, creativity, and mentorship to help others grow.
Soulful Learning is my mission to provide children with life skills, self-awareness, and holistic growth through fun, interactive, and gamified approaches empowering them to thrive and create a better future for humanity.”
Work Experience
ICC Table Tennis Academy
Forest Hill, Melbourne, VIC 3131
Mar 2020 – Mar 2024
Melbourne Sports Institute
Coach at St Michael’s Grammar School
St Kilda, Melbourne, VIC 3182
Feb 2021 – Nov 2021
Coach at Trinity Grammar
Kew, Melbourne, VIC 3101
Nov 2021 – Dec 2023
Coach at Overnewton College
Keilor, Melbourne, VIC 3036
Jan 2025 – Mar 2025
Licences & Certifications
- Working with Children Check – Employee Check for work involving children.
- Providing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid for sports coach role.
- Protecting Children – Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations for children’s mental health and well-being.
- Infection Control Training for maintaining health and hygiene in workplace and school environments.
- Table Tennis Australia™ Certified Coach – Elite TT Coach in Melbourne, Australia
As a table tennis coach, he has witnessed how instilling the right mindset and habits in children leads to their long-term growth and success. This not only enhances their skills but also contributes to a better quality of life and greater fulfillment in adulthood.
He found solace and a huge sense of fulfillment that his corporate role couldn’t fill and has taken on a mission to amplify his positive impact beyond sports and physical activity. He yearns to coach young children and seeing a sense of happiness and joy in them, knowing he was a small part of the reason behind this, means the world to him.
His Childhood Achievements
National Level Table Tennis Player
India (1.2 billion population)
(2008-11, Aged 10-14 Years)
State Champion in Table Tennis
Karnataka, India (61 million population)
(2005-12, Aged 8-15 Years)
Academic Pursuits
Outstanding Student Award
Year 12 Units: Overall – 84.5%
Year 10 Units: Overall – 94.72%
(2012-14, Aged 15-17 Years)
We truly believe that children come with a sense of knowing, but the world often distorts this assertion through its ways. Our goal is to reignite the knowing they came with, which is their inner voice. This connects deeply to the phoenix symbolism of rebirth, awakening, and transformation, embodying the journey of rediscovering and embracing one’s true self.
Our vision is to build a world of self-aware individuals leading fulfilled and meaningful lives. This begins with shaping children into independent thinkers who can solve problems, build relationships, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence. By nurturing self-awareness, we can address major global issues, fostering inner and outer peace for future generations.
Our Values: Rebirth, Awakening, and Transformation
At Soulful Learning, we believe every child is born with an innate spark of wisdom and creativity. As they navigate a world of distractions and pressures, this inner voice can fade. Our mission is to rekindle that spark, guiding children to rediscover their natural curiosity, creativity, and resilience. We don’t just teach with direct instructions but rather guide them in finding their true self through asking the right questions.
Our logo’s phoenix symbolizes transformation, renewal, and boundless potential. The three stars above it represent the interconnected growth of mind, body, and spirit. Like the phoenix rising from ashes, every child has the power to awaken, evolve, and embrace their unique journey.
We celebrate this process of learning, unlearning, and becoming, creating an environment where children feel empowered to reconnect with their inner voice. Together, we nurture independent thinkers, compassionate leaders, and creators of their own destiny.
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