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Jahnavi Bhardwaj

Corporate Trainer
Mumbai,MH

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Learning and Development ConsultantExperiential Learning FacilitatorExperiential EducatorCorporate Trainer

Work Type

Part TimeContract WorkGig WorkSeasonal Work

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Location: Mumbai, MH, IN
Open to relocation: Yes

Summary

I help HR and L&D teams at growing tech, SaaS, and fintech companies turn newly promoted managers into confident people leaders through practice-led, experiential training, not theory-heavy workshops.

Before this, I spent 5+ years at Accenture across QA and Agile delivery roles, which shaped my respect for structure, clarity, and systems that survive beyond any one person. Since 2022, improv theatre has shaped the other half of my facilitation practice teaching me how people actually build confidence: by participating, not by being lectured at.

My core belief: most first-time managers aren't uncaring, they're under-equipped. I build the scripts, frameworks, and practice reps that close that gap.

Author of Be the Mentor, Not Monitor: How Modern Managers Build Trust, Connection and Human Adaptability in the AI Era.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification

Education

BTech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Banasthali Vidyapith
Tonk , Rajasthan
07-2019

Skills

  • First-Time Manager Development
  • Experiential Learning Facilitation
  • Instructional Design
  • Feedback & Difficult Conversations
  • Psychological Safety
  • Agile Delivery

Work History

Co-Founder & Experiential Learning Lead

The NEXTWAVE LEADERS
Mumbai, Maharashtra
01.2026 - Current

Design and facilitate experiential manager-development programs for HR and L&D teams at 100–500 employee tech and SaaS companies. Built the 4C Leadership System and the Manager Risk Scorecard diagnostic used to baseline first-time-manager readiness.

Experiential Learning Facilitator

Self Employed Services
Mumbai, Maharashtra
10.2025 - 12.2025

Facilitated experiential learning programs to empower managers in leading Gen Z teams effectively. Supported HR leaders by implementing structured feedback systems and enhancing team accountability. Designed creative learning modules incorporating activity-based methods and AI tools for impactful results. Achieved consistent ratings above 4.5/5 for engagement and quality of facilitation. Received accolades for enabling confidence shifts and promoting clearer communication among participants. Enabled startup managers to bridge communication gaps with Gen Z, reducing disengagement. Utilized a variety of tools including Canva, Mentimeter, Kahoot, ChatGPT, Claude, Google Workspace, and Zoom. Emphasized the importance of psychological safety and emotional intelligence in leadership development.

Learning and Development Consultant

Indian Leadership Academy
Mumbai, Maharashtra
11.2025 - 12.2025

Facilitated learning sessions on trust building and psychological safety for trainers. Hosted design workshops using Canva to improve communication skills. Conducted interactive sessions with UrbanPro, Kahoot, and Zoom for engaging learning experiences. Enhanced trainer engagement through community-building initiatives focused on interactivity. Established a close-knit trainer community to promote collaboration and peer learning. Organized a Christmas-themed online celebration to foster connection and belonging. Created meaningful, lasting learning impacts within the trainer community. Achieved positive feedback regarding facilitation quality and community-building efforts.

Experiential Educator

CRY - Child Rights and You
Mumbai, Maharashtra
07.2025 - 12.2025

As a Experiential learning facilitator with CRY, I had the opportunity to mentor and guide a team of college student volunteers to enhance their teaching and student engagement.
I planned and supervised learning sessions, ensuring that all child safety and educational protocols were followed while creating an inclusive and joyful environment.
I facilitated personality development workshops for children with diverse learning needs, focusing on confidence-building, public speaking, communication, and moral values.
Through creative and interactive activities, I aimed to make learning fun, reflective, and empowering for every child.
Acting as a bridge between student volunteers and CRY coordinators, I helped maintain collaboration, accountability, and emotional support within the team.
This experience taught me that learning happens best in spaces where children feel heard, respected, and encouraged to express themselves .

Senior QA Analyst

Accenture
Gurugram, Haryana
11.2023 - 08.2024

Coordinated over 40 agile ceremonies to foster communication among multiple distributed teams. Managed delivery tracking for three significant UI revamps, ensuring over 95% on-time completion. Streamlined collaboration between designers, developers, and testers across two time zones, enhancing efficiency by 30%. Executed risk assessments that decreased sprint spillovers by 20% through proactive blocker mitigation. Successfully delivered over 15 features that improved page speed up to 18% and increased user engagement by around 25%. Achieved 90% test coverage on UI modules, leading to a 40% reduction in post-release issues. Pivotal in developing a new sprint dashboard for improved leadership reporting accuracy. Engaged with tools including Jira, Confluence, AEM, Figma, and Zeplin in a remote collaboration setup.

QA Analyst

Accenture
Gurugram, Haryana
05.2021 - 11.2023

Oversaw QA processes supporting digital transformation projects in healthcare, focusing on front-end platform implementation. Collaborated with 10+ engineers and designers for effective sprint planning and execution. Executed user acceptance testing (UAT) for four key customer-facing features. Created reusable QA templates and documentation to enhance onboarding efficiency for two squads. Reduced QA associate onboarding time by 40% through comprehensive training materials. Maintained a 98% design accuracy rate, ensuring pixel-perfect UI delivery. Facilitated design QA best practices workshops, influencing two other Scrum teams. Guaranteed adherence to accessibility standards and brand guidelines across all releases.

Experiential Educator

Harmony House India
Gurugram, Haryana
05.2023 - 07.2023

Fostered classrooms that encouraged dialogue, self-expression, and curiosity among learners. Conducted daily developmentally appropriate learning activities centered on communication and teamwork. Guided students in reflecting on educational and social aspects related to their growth. Established an inclusive environment where each child felt valued and understood. Adopted a teaching approach prioritizing connection over traditional instruction methods. Deepened commitment to facilitating meaningful learning spaces through personal beliefs. Promoted confidence-building practices within classroom dynamics. Influenced design of current learning spaces based on previous experiences.

Associate QA Engineer

Accenture
Gurugram, Haryana
07.2019 - 05.2021

Contributed to agile team efforts for Royal London, focusing on UI and accessibility enhancements. Performed UX and accessibility testing on more than 20 responsive modules. Validated user stories through collaboration with UI/UX designers and backend engineers. Assisted in backlog grooming and sprint planning activities with senior facilitators. Achieved a 25% reduction in post-release UI defects via visual QA processes. Presented product enhancements during 10+ sprint reviews to key stakeholders. Developed foundational skills in agile facilitation, essential for future project leadership roles.

Social Media Marketing Intern

Muskurahat
Jaipur, Rajasthan
03.2018 - 04.2018

Executed design of image, video, and copy content to elevate campaign engagement. Analyzed performance metrics to refine and expand campaign reach. Contributed to digital storytelling initiatives for non-profit supporting education. Formulated communication strategies that authentically engaged audiences and enhanced emotional connection.

Certification

  • AI fluency : Framework and Fundamentals, Anthropic , May 2026
  • Claude 101 , Anthropic , April 2026
  • Google AI for K12 Educators , Google , April 2026
  • Certified Master Trainer, Indian Leadership Academy, October 2025
  • Train the Trainer, Indian Leadership Academy, October 2025
  • Soft Skill Trainer, Indian Leadership Academy, October 2025
  • Certified Corporate Trainer, Indian Leadership Academy, October 2025
  • Certified Agile Leadership, Scrum Alliance, April 2025
  • Health & Wellness Coach , Weljii, Dec 2021

Accomplishments

Accenture achievements

Issued by Accenture · Feb 2022

Tech Star

Issued by Accenture · Feb 2022

Legacy Recognition

Issued by Accenture · Aug 2021

Legacy Recognition

Issued by Accenture · Apr 2020

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Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Powerpoint

Gamma

Runway ML

Pixverse

Chat GPT

MS Teams

Zoom

Zeplin

Canva

Google Workspace

Trello

Gemini

Claude

Google Flow

Lovable

Mentimeter

Kahoot

Timeline

Co-Founder & Experiential Learning Lead

The NEXTWAVE LEADERS
01.2026 - Current

Learning and Development Consultant

Indian Leadership Academy
11.2025 - 12.2025

Experiential Learning Facilitator

Self Employed Services
10.2025 - 12.2025

Experiential Educator

CRY - Child Rights and You
07.2025 - 12.2025

Senior QA Analyst

Accenture
11.2023 - 08.2024

Experiential Educator

Harmony House India
05.2023 - 07.2023

QA Analyst

Accenture
05.2021 - 11.2023

Associate QA Engineer

Accenture
07.2019 - 05.2021

Social Media Marketing Intern

Muskurahat
03.2018 - 04.2018

BTech - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Banasthali Vidyapith
Jahnavi Bhardwaj Corporate Trainer