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Shridhar Sampath

| Executive Coach | Corporate Educator | Motivational Speaker |

Shridhar Sampath is a Coach to C-Suite executives managing over $300 Billion in market capitalization. He educates senior executives on Business Acumen, Leadership, Strategy and Finance. As a Motivational Speaker, he motivates senior executives on related topics and inspires them to seize the mantle and build a future worth emulating. 


Shridhar has a CPA from the USA and a CA from India. He is a Certified Master of the Leadership Challenge (www.leadershipchallenge.com) and a Certified facilitator of the Capsim Business Simulation (www.capsim.com). 

Shridhar is also a facilitator for Duke Corporate Education (www.dukece.com)as a member of their Global Learning Resource Network and Adjunct faculty with the S.P. Jain School of Global Management teaching at their Mumbai, Singapore and Dubai campuses. He brings over 35 years of leadership experience and knowledge based on his experience in industry. He is passionate about developing Business Leadership skills amongst business owners, entrepreneurs and executives that has resulted in unparalleled financial profitability for the client, a positive mind-set for all employees and increased shareholder value. 


Shridhar's work experience spans Audit, FMCG and Oil & Gas service industries in a range of leadership roles. He has lived and worked in over 10 countries and his work and life has taken him to over 50 countries and he brings to bear this rich diverse experience in his programs. His last held position in the corporate world was the Eastern Hemisphere Financial controller of a large Oil & Gas service company managing their business operations and finance support functions. 


Shridhar Sampath is the founder and CEO of Motivaluate Consulting & Training FZ LLC, a company that offers a unique combination of People development with Business Strategy and Financial consultancy services. He is the author of "Done is better than perfect" - a collection of sixteen life lessons that have shaped his life. His clients come from diverse segments spanning Industrial, Engineering, manufacturing sectors to Banking and service companies. 


When not motivating and empowering people at keynotes, seminars and trainings, Shridhar spends his time learning to play Indian classical music on the guitar, in yoga and meditation and reading non-fiction. He lives in Dubai with his musician wife Rajani and dancer daughter Swarashri.


Rajani Shridhar

Musician & Music Therapist l Speaker l Educator l Composer l HICAT Practitioner

Rajani Shridhar, Co-founder of Motivaluate, is a Certified facilitator of The Leadership Challenge, Gold Medalist Event Management Diploma holder and Cambridge Certified English Language Teacher to Adults.  She  actively engages in youth and women’s leadership initiatives. She frequently speaks about the intersections of music, life, and leadership, and has coached women and young mothers in effective communication and self-expression.

As a dedicated music educator, Rajani adopts a personalized approach, nurturing each student’s unique musical voice. She has delivered lecture-demonstrations at Koç University, Turkey, and served as part-time faculty at Mimar Sinan University, Istanbul, where she taught Indian music. Dr. Ahmet Yurur, Chair of the Music Department, hailed her as a “Cultural Ambassador” for her contributions to cultural exchange through music.

Rajani’s journey in music therapy began under the mentorship of renowned author and music therapist Mrs. Rajam Shanker. Today, she applies therapeutic music in diverse contexts: from children with special needs to patients with Parkinson’s disease. Her volunteering includes:
- SNF Development Center and Rashid Pediatric Centre
- Vocal therapy sessions with Movement Mantra
- Performances for Smart Life Foundation Teaching world music to children at
- Shikshayatan, a rural charity school in Tamil Nadu both in person and online.

Rajani has curated and performed several thematic and therapeutic concerts, blending storytelling with raga-based music to evoke awareness and healing. Her immersive concerts ‘Nidra’ and ‘Kshama’ encourage the audience to reflect on their wellness and empower themselves with music. As of 2025, Rajani has created ‘Nadadhyaan’, a live music-meditation experience designed to promote wellness and community healing.

As a nuanced composer, she has collaborated with dancers across styles, creating original compositions for performance. Her recent work includes two original pieces as part of her thematic productions. A poet at heart, Rajani pens reflective verses in English and Hindi.

Her recognitions and credentials include:
- International Women’s Excellence Award (2021) – Lions Club, Dubai
- Certified Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy (HICAT) practitioner


SWARASHRI SHRIDHAR

Student Leadership Challenge Facilitator | Speaker | Kathak Dancer, Choreographer & Performing Artist

Swarashri Shridhar is a trained facilitator of The Leadership Challenge and is passionate about nurturing the next generation through a confluence of dance and leadership development. She leads the Student Leadership Challenge workshops aimed at inspiring Leaders in the next generation.

In her TEDx Talk, “Vilamba – The Mighty Descent of Laya,” she reflected on the importance of prioritizing joy and self-awareness to overcome the pressures of modern life. “Sanchari” a new show constructed by Swarashri blends stories of Art, Leadership and Entrepreneurship, taking viewers through a journey of emotions, explorations and conversations..

Swarashri is also a well accomplished Kathak dancer-choreographer whose work centers around purposeful expression. Rooted in the classical framework of Kathak, her vision is to illuminate lived experiences and untold stories—bringing social and mental wellness into the spotlight through Kathak’s expressive storytelling and rhythmic brilliance. Her interactive shows are designed to start a conversation with the audience about wellness in its many forms.

As the Artistic Director of “Anēka – Identities Dancing Within,” a Dance Drama based on Dissociative Identity Disorder, she crafted both choreography and sound design. Her recent solo work, “The Artist’s Drawing Board,” offers an introspective look into the artist’s inner world—the uncertainties, breakthroughs, and creative struggles behind every performance.