Terms and Conditions
This agreement applies as between you, the User of this Website and The Fulfillment Institute, LLC, the owner(s) of this Website. Your agreement to comply with and be bound by Clauses 1, 2, 4 – 11 and 15 – 25 of these Terms and Conditions is deemed to occur upon your first use of the Website. Clauses 3 and 12 – 14 apply only to the sale of Services. If you do not agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions, you should stop using the Website immediately.
No part of this Website is intended to constitute a contractual offer capable of acceptance. Your order constitutes a contractual offer and Our acceptance of that offer is deemed to occur upon Our sending a confirmation email to you indicating that your order has been accepted.
No part of this Website is intended to constitute a contractual offer capable of acceptance. Your order constitutes a contractual offer and Our acceptance of that offer is deemed to occur upon Our sending a confirmation email to you indicating that your order has been accepted.
1. Definitions and Interpretation
In this Agreement the following terms shall have the following meanings:
"Account": means collectively the personal information, Payment Information and credentials used by Users to access Paid Content and / or any communications System on the Website;
"Content": means any text, graphics, images, audio, video, software, data compilations and any other form of information capable of being stored in a computer that appears on or forms part of this Website;
"Facilities": means collectively any online facilities, tools, services or information that The Fulfillment Institute, LLC makes available through the Website either now or in the future;
"Services": means the services available to you through this Website, specifically use of the The Fulfillment Institute, LLC proprietary e-learning platform;
"Payment Information": means any details required for the purchase of Services from this Website. This includes, but is not limited to, credit / debit card numbers, bank account numbers and sort codes;
"Premises": Means Our place(s) of business located at [ADDRESS];
"System": means any online communications infrastructure that The Fulfillment Institute, LLC makes available through the Website either now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, web-based email, message boards, live chat facilities and email links;
"User" / "Users": means any third party that accesses the Website and is not employed by The Fulfillment Institute, LLC Ltd and acting in the course of their employment;
"Website": means the website that you are currently using (www.thefulfillmentinstitute.com) and any sub-domains of this site (e.g. subdomain.yourschool.com) unless expressly excluded by their own terms and conditions; and
"We/Us/Our": means The Fulfillment Institute, LLC, a company incorporated in [COUNTRY] with Company registration Number [123456] , located at [Address].
2. Age Restrictions
Persons under the age of 18 should use this Website only with the supervision of an Adult. Payment Information must be provided by or with the permission of an Adult.
3. Business Customers
These Terms and Conditions also apply to customers procuring Services in the course of business.
4. Intellectual Property
- 4.1 Subject to the exceptions in Clause 5 of these Terms and Conditions, all Content included on the Website, unless uploaded by Users, including, but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, icons, images, sound clips, video clips, data compilations, page layout, underlying code and software is the property of The Fulfillment Institute, LLC, our affiliates or other relevant third parties. By continuing to use the Website you acknowledge that such material is protected by applicable [COUNTRY] and International intellectual property and other laws.
- 4.2 Subject to Clause 6 you may not reproduce, copy, distribute, store or in any other fashion re-use material from the Website unless otherwise indicated on the Website or unless given Our express written permission to do so.
5. Third Party Intellectual Property
- 5.1 Unless otherwise expressly indicated, all Intellectual Property rights including, but not limited to, Copyright and Trademarks, in product images and descriptions belong to the manufacturers or distributors of such products as may be applicable.
- 5.2 Subject to Clause 6 you may not reproduce, copy, distribute, store or in any other fashion re-use such material unless otherwise indicated on the Website or unless given express written permission to do so by the relevant manufacturer or supplier.
6. Fair Use of Intellectual Property
Material from the Website may be re-used without written permission where any of the exceptions detailed in Chapter III of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 apply.
7. Links to Other Websites
This Website may contain links to other sites. Unless expressly stated, these sites are not under the control of The Fulfillment Institute, LLC or that of Our affiliates. We assume no responsibility for the content of such websites and disclaim liability for any and all forms of loss or damage arising out of the use of them. The inclusion of a link to another site on this Website does not imply any endorsement of the sites themselves or of those in control of them.
8. Links to this Website
Those wishing to place a link to this Website on other sites may do so only to the home page of the site www.thefulfillmentinstitute.com without Our prior permission. Deep linking (i.e. links to specific pages within the site) requires Our express written permission. To find out more please contact Us by email at or call us in the following number: your_number.
9. Use of Communications Facilities
- 9.1 When using any System on the Website you should do so in accordance with the following rules. Failure to comply with these rules may result in your Account being suspended or closed:
- 9.1.1 You must not use obscene or vulgar language;
- 9.1.2 You must not submit Content that is unlawful or otherwise objectionable. This includes, but is not limited to, Content that is abusive, threatening, harassing, defamatory, ageist, sexist or racist;
- 9.1.3 You must not submit Content that is intended to promote or incite violence;
- 9.1.4 It is advised that submissions are made using the English language as We may be unable to respond to enquiries submitted in any other languages;
- 9.1.5 The means by which you identify yourself must not violate these Terms and Conditions or any applicable laws;
- 9.1.6 You must not impersonate other people, particularly employees and representatives of The Fulfillment Institute, LLC or Our affiliates; and
- 9.1.7 You must not use Our System for unauthorised mass-communication such as "spam" or "junk mail".
- 9.2 You acknowledge that The Fulfillment Institute, LLC reserves the right to monitor any and all communications made to Us or using Our System.
- 9.3 You acknowledge that The Fulfillment Institute, LLC may retain copies of any and all communications made to Us or using Our System.
- 9.4 You acknowledge that any information you send to Us through Our System may be modified by Us in any way and you hereby waive your moral right to be identified as the author of such information. Any restrictions you may wish to place upon Our use of such information must be communicated to Us in advance and We reserve the right to reject such terms and associated information.
10. Accounts
- 10.1 In order to procure Services on this Website and to use certain other parts of the System, you are required to create an Account which will contain certain personal details and Payment Information which may vary based upon your use of the Website as We may not require payment information until you wish to make a purchase. By continuing to use this Websiteyou represent and warrant that:
- 10.1.1 all information you submit is accurate and truthful;
- 10.1.2 you have permission to submit Payment Information where permission may be required; and
- 10.1.3 you will keep this information accurate and up-to-date. Your creation of an Account is further affirmation of your representation and warranty.
- 10.2 It is recommended that you do not share your Account details, particularly your username and password. We accept no liability for any losses or damages incurred as a result of your Account details being shared by you. If you use a shared computer, it is recommended that you do not save your Account details in your internet browser.
- 10.3 If you have reason to believe that your Account details have been obtained by another person without consent, you should contact Us immediately to suspend your Account and cancel any unauthorised orders or payments that may be pending. Please be aware that orders or payments can only be cancelled up until provision of Services has commenced. In the event that an unauthorised provision commences prior to your notifying Us of the unauthorised nature of the order or payment then you shall be charged for the period from the commencement of the provision of services until the date you notified us and may be charged for a billing cycle of one month.
- 10.4 When choosing your username you are required to adhere to the terms set out above in Clause 9. Any failure to do so could result in the suspension and/or deletion of your Account.
11. Termination and Cancellation of Accounts
- 11.1 Either The Fulfillment Institute, LLC or you may terminate your Account. If We terminate your Account, you will be notified by email and an explanation for the termination will be provided. Notwithstanding the foregoing, We reserve the right to terminate without giving reasons.
- 11.2 If We terminate your Account, any current or pending orders or payments on your Account will be cancelled and provision of Services will not commence.
12. Services, Pricing and Availability
- 12.1 Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that all general descriptions of Services available from The Fulfillment Institute, LLC correspond to the actual Services that will be provided to you, We are not responsible for any variations from these descriptions as the exact nature of the Services may vary depending on your individual requirements and circumstances. This does not exclude Our liability for mistakes due to negligence on Our part and refers only to variations of the correct Services, not different Services altogether. Please refer to sub-Clause 13.8 for incorrect Services.
- 12.2 Where appropriate, you may be required to select the required Plan of Services.
- 12.3 We neither represent nor warrant that such Services will be available at all times and cannot necessarily confirm availability until confirming your Order. Availability indications are not provided on the Website.
- 12.4 All pricing information on the Website is correct at the time of going online. We reserve the right to change prices and alter or remove any special offers from time to time and as necessary.
- 12.5 In the event that prices are changed during the period between an order being placed for Services and Us processing that order and taking payment, then the price that was valid at the time of the order shall be used.
13. Orders and Provision of Services
- 13.1 No part of this Website constitutes a contractual offer capable of acceptance. Your order constitutes a contractual offer that We may, at Our sole discretion, accept. Our acceptance is indicated by Us sending to you an order confirmation email. Only once We have sent you an order confirmation email will there be a binding contract between The Fulfillment Institute, LLC and you.
- 13.2 Order confirmations under sub-Clause 13.1 will be sent to you before the Services begin and shall contain the following information:
- 13.2.1 Confirmation of the Services ordered including full details of the main characteristics of those Services;
- 13.2.2 Fully itemised pricing for the Services ordered including, where appropriate, taxes, delivery and other additional charges;
- 13.2.3 Relevant times and dates for the provision of the Services;
- 13.2.4 User credentials and relevant information for accessing those services.
- 13.3 If We, for any reason, do not accept your order, no payment shall be taken under normal circumstances. In any event, any sums paid by you in relation to that order will be refunded within 14 calendar days.
- 13.4 Payment for the Services shall be taken via your chosen payment method, immediately for any setup fee that corresponds to the service plan you purchased and at the same day of each subsequent month (“billing cycle”) for charges accrued during the previous month (“billing cycle”) AND/OR as indicated in the order confirmation you received.
- 13.5 We aim to fulfill your Order within 2-3 working days or if not, within a reasonable period following your Order, unless there are exceptional circumstances. If we cannot fulfill your Order within a reasonable period, we will inform you at the time you place the Order by a note on the relevant web page or by contacting you directly after you place your Order. Time is not of the essence of the Contract, which means we will aim to fulfill your Order within any agreed timescales but this is not an essential term of the Contract and we will not be liable to you if we do not do so. If the Services are to begin within 14 calendar days of Our acceptance of your order, at your express request, you will be required to expressly acknowledge that your statutory cancellation rights, detailed below in Clause 14, will be affected.
- 13.6 The Fulfillment Institute, LLC shall use all Our reasonable endeavours to provide the Services with reasonable skill and care, commensurate with best trade practice.
- 13.7 In the event that Services are provided that are not in conformity with your order and thus incorrect, you should contact Us immediately to inform Us of the mistake. We will ensure that any necessary corrections are made within five (5) working days.
- Additional terms and conditions may apply to the provision of certain Services. You will be asked to read and confirm your acceptance of any such terms and conditions when completing your Order.
- 13.8 The Fulfillment Institute, LLC provides technical support via our online support forum and/or phone. The Fulfillment Institute, LLC makes every effort possible to respond in a timely manner but we do not guarantee a particular response time.
14. Cancellation of Orders and Services
We want you to be completely satisfied with the Products or Services you order from The Fulfillment Institute, LLC. If you need to speak to us about your Order, then please contact customer care on [PHONE NUMBER], or by email at or write to us at our address (see section 1 above). You may cancel an Order that we have accepted or cancel the Contract. If any Specific Terms accompanying the Service contain terms about cancelling the Service, the cancellation policy in the Specific Terms will apply.
- 14.1 If you are a consumer based within the European Union, you have a statutory right to a “cooling off” period. This period begins once your order is confirmed and the contract between The Fulfillment Institute, LLC and you is formed and ends at the end of 14 calendar days after that date. If you change your mind about the Services within this period and wish to cancel your order, please inform Us immediately using the following email: . Your right to cancel during the cooling off period is subject to the provisions of sub-Clause 14.2.
- 14.2 As specified in sub-Clause 13.6, if the Services are to begin within the cooling off period you are required to make an express request to that effect. By requesting that the Services begin within the 14 calendar day cooling off period you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- 14.2.1 If the Services are fully performed within the 14 calendar day cooling off period, you will lose your right to cancel after the Services are complete.
- 14.2.2 If you cancel the Services after provision has begun but is not yet complete you will still be required to pay for the Services supplied up until the point at which you inform Us that you wish to cancel. The amount due shall be calculated in proportion to the full price of the Services and the actual Services already provided. Any sums that have already been paid for the Services shall be refunded subject to deductions calculated in accordance with the foregoing. Refunds, where applicable, will be issued within 5 working days and in any event no later than 14 calendar days after you inform Us that you wish to cancel.
- 14.3 Cancellation of Services after the 14 calendar day cooling off period has elapsed shall be subject to the specific terms governing those Services and may be subject to a minimum contract duration.
15. Privacy
Use of the Website is also governed by Our Privacy Policy (www.thefulfillmentinstitute.com/privacy) which is incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by this reference. To view the Privacy Policy, please click on the link above.
16. How We Use Your Personal Information (Data Protection)
- 16.1 All personal information that We may collect (including, but not limited to, your name and address) will be collected, used and held in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998 and your rights under that Act.
- 16.2 We may use your personal information to:
- 16.2.1 Provide Our Services to you;
- 16.2.2 Process your payment for the Services; and
- 16.2.3 Inform you of new products and services available from Us. You may request that We stop sending you this information at any time.
- 16.3 In certain circumstances (if, for example, you wish to purchase Services on credit), and with your consent, We may pass your personal information on to credit reference agencies. These agencies are also bound by the Data Protection Act 1998 and should use and hold your personal information accordingly.
- 16.4 We will not pass on your personal information to any other third parties without first obtaining your express permission.
17. Disclaimers
- 17.1 We make no warranty or representation that the Website will meet your requirements, that it will be of satisfactory quality, that it will be fit for a particular purpose, that it will not infringe the rights of third parties, that it will be compatible with all systems, that it will be secure and that all information provided will be accurate. We make no guarantee of any specific results from the use of our Service or Services.
- 17.2 No part of this Website is intended to constitute advice and the Content of this Website should not be relied upon when making any decisions or taking any action of any kind.
- 17.3 No part of this Website is intended to constitute a contractual offer capable of acceptance.
- 17.4 Whilst We use reasonable endeavours to ensure that the Website is secure and free of errors, viruses and other malware, you are strongly advised to take responsibility for your own internet security, that of your personal details and your computers.
18. Changes to the Facilities and these Terms and Conditions
We reserve the right to change the Website, its Content or these Terms and Conditions at any time. You will be bound by any changes to the Terms and Conditions from the first time you use the Website following the changes. If We are required to make any changes to these Terms and Conditions by law, these changes will apply automatically to any orders currently pending in addition to any orders placed by you in the future.
19. Availability of the Website
- 19.1 The Website is provided “as is” and on an “as available” basis. The Fulfillment Institute, LLC uses industry best practices to provide a high uptime, including a fault-tolerant architecture hosted in cloud servers. We give no warranty that the Website or Facilities will be free of defects and / or faults and we do not provide any kind of refund for outages. We provide no warranties (express or implied) of fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy of information, compatibility and satisfactory quality.
- 19.2 We accept no liability for any disruption or non-availability of the Website resulting from external causes including, but not limited to, ISP equipment failure, host equipment failure, communications network failure, power failure, natural events, acts of war or legal restrictions and censorship.
20. Limitation of Liability
- 20.1 To the maximum extent permitted by law, We accept no liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage, foreseeable or otherwise, including any indirect, consequential, special or exemplary damages arising from the use of the Website or any information contained therein. You should be aware that you use the Website and its Content at your own risk.
- 20.2 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or restricts .
- 20.3 Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes or restricts The Fulfillment Institute, LLC's liability for any direct or indirect loss or damage arising out of the incorrect provision of Services or out of reliance on incorrect information included on the Website.
- 20.4 In the event that any of these terms are found to be unlawful, invalid or otherwise unenforceable, that term is to be deemed severed from these Terms and Conditions and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining Terms and Conditions. This term shall apply only within jurisdictions where a particular term is illegal.
21. No Waiver
In the event that any party to these Terms and Conditions fails to exercise any right or remedy contained herein, this shall not be construed as a waiver of that right or remedy.
22. Previous Terms and Conditions
In the event of any conflict between these Terms and Conditions and any prior versions thereof, the provisions of these Terms and Conditions shall prevail unless it is expressly stated otherwise.
23. Third Party Rights
Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall confer any rights upon any third party. The agreement created by these Terms and Conditions is between you and The Fulfillment Institute, LLC.
24. Communications
- 24.1 All notices / communications shall be given to Us either by post to Our Premises (see address above) or by email to . Such notice will be deemed received 3 days after posting if sent by first class post, the day of sending if the email is received in full on a business day and on the next business day if the email is sent on a weekend or public holiday.
- 24.2 We may from time to time, if you opt to receive it, send you information about Our products and/or services. If you do not wish to receive such information, please click on the ‘Unsubscribe’ link in any email which you receive from Us.
25. Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms and Conditions and the relationship between you and The Fulfillment Institute, LLC shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Law of England and Wales and The Fulfillment Institute, LLC and you agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of [COUNTRY].
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Anita Vasudeva
Director of Communications
“Life is, and can be joyous; there is power in the Self and the Community, and we all have the ability to transform our own lives, our work, our world and our responses with awareness, clarity and authenticity.”

Anita brings over four decades of deep and diverse work experience as a Coach, Communicator and Business Professional, to TFI. After 16 years in the corporate tourism industry, she became an entrepreneur who founded the first travel portal in India, set up a business consulting firm, a writing service and communication company, and also founded one of the first enabling platforms for women in India promoting diversity, back to work and flexibility. She co-founded The Foundation for Working Women addressing gender challenges at work, and has been an Advisory member to various social change organizations. For the past decade, Anita has dedicated herself to creating conscious growth through coaching, and to writing and communication.
“It is one life and we must choose to live it to the fullest. It is this belief that drew me to TFI.”
As an ICF Coach and Consultant, Anita has over 2500 hours of coaching experience with business leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, individuals, groups and teams from a range of industries and at different stages of life and growth. Anita draws upon diverse wisdom schools, and studies in a blended approach that responds to the context and reality of life and work. As a Writer and Communication Consultant, Anita has worked with various organizations on communication strategy and guidelines, development of communication collateral and content, and communication training. She has also written corporate and brand biographies and papers, and edited books and papers – business, non-fiction and fiction.
An English Literature major from Lady Sri Ram College, New Delhi with a Social Communications post-graduate from Mumbai University, Anita is currently based in New Delhi. She continues to be a student of change psychology, social transformation, philosophy and spiritual study. Her other interests are theatre, art, language, poetry and media.
Preeti D’mello
PRESIDENT
“The most meaningful way to live and lead is to help others find and sustain their sense of fulfilment”

Preeti brings a passionately committed vision, deep expertise and over three decades of work experience to TFI. Recognized for design thinking in systemic organizational and leadership development work, she has a practical and strengths-based orientation to her work, leveraging her experience and understanding of human nature to enable effective turnarounds in personal, business, and leadership challenges.
Preeti’s career of over 35 years spans several industries and sectors – IT Services, Education & Training, International Business, Education Consulting and Publishing. She recently completed a decade-long stint as the Chief Diversity Officer and Global Head of Organizational Development, Leadership Development (LeaD Academy), Coaching, Diversity (DEI) and Culture at TATA Consultancy Services (TCS), where she played a key role in significantly changing the trajectory of DEI with a simple motto – “Inclusion without Exception.” She established the Global Coaching Centre of Excellence as a part of the LEAD Academy and led the DEIJB function as Global Head. Her work is the recipient of the PRISM Award, a gold standard in Coaching from ICF.
Preeti’s career of over 35 years spans several industries and sectors – IT Services, Education & Training, International Business, Education Consulting and Publishing. She recently completed a decade-long stint as the Chief Diversity Officer and Global Head of Organizational Development, Leadership Development (LeaD Academy), Coaching, Diversity (DEI) and Culture at TATA Consultancy Services (TCS), where she played a key role in significantly changing the trajectory of DEI with a simple motto – “Inclusion without Exception.” She established the Global Coaching Centre of Excellence as a part of the LEAD Academy and led the DEIJB function as Global Head. Her work is the recipient of the PRISM Award, a gold standard in Coaching from ICF.
Prior to TCS, she served as Regional Director: South Asia for Pearson Learning Solutions (PLS) and Edexcel International where she re-launched the Edexcel brand in South Asia, achieving 40% growth in 2010 (revenues $6.3M) and increasing school partnerships by 90%.
Preeti is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Organizational Psychologist with over 5000 hours of coaching a compelling contribution to the coaching field via Coach Education, Coach Supervision, Coach Mentoring and one-on-one leadership. Founder of the Gestalt Institute of Asia, where she now plays an advisory role, Preeti is also a member of the Global Board of International Coaching Federation (ICF) - Coaching in Organizations (CIO), and Chair of the Diversity Task Force for the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
Preeti’s belief is that Coaching is both an art and a science with the potential to inspire transformation at the individual and systemic levels. As a process, she aims to bridge the gap between where people are, where they wish to be, who they are, and who they want to become by enhancing awareness and unlocking an individual’s potential to tap into the innate resourcefulness that every person possesses.
Over time Preeti has had the privilege and opportunity to support individuals, teams, and organizations in exploring resistance, enhancing communication, and promoting resilience and autonomous thinking at an individual level and creating pathways of transformation for systems at the level of groups and teams.
Satyashiv D’mello
DIRECTOR OF Learning
“Life is, and can be joyous; there is power in the Self and the Community, and we all have the ability to transform our own lives, our work, our world and our responses with awareness, clarity and authenticity.”

Shiv’s experience as a Coach, his commitment to individual and social well-being, and his deep and diverse studies and research, have inspired his role and work at TFI.
A Professional Certified Coach through the ICF (International Coaching Federation), Shiv has spent the past xx years working with corporate middle management and emerging leaders across a range of issues, from sharpening their leadership capabilities and navigating change more effectively, to working interdependently with teams and planning ahead for the future of the workplace. His approach integrates positive psychology, neuroscience, Gestalt processes, organisational development, and coaching, which together serve individual, team, and organisational needs.
Shiv is also Founder and Director at YouUbuntu Foundation, a nonprofit that focuses on wellbeing.
Previously, Shiv led the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Wellbeing (DEI&W) and Social Sustainability functions for six years at Conscious Development LLC. He has designed, developed and facilitated learning programs for corporates such as Bosch, Netflix, Tata Group, and many others. He also carried out research studies and impact assessments for various Indian and global partners to shape organizational and industry policies.
Shiv graduated from St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai University with a double major in Psychology and Anthropology. He holds an MSC degree in Positive Organization Development and Change from Case Western Reserve University, USA
Siddharth Arora
DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY
“Fulfillment is about aligning purpose with impact—creating solutions that not only address immediate needs but also inspire personal and professional growth. It’s the intersection of meaningful innovation and lasting value."

A Member of the Founding Team, Siddharth brings a dynamic mix of entrepreneurial energy and technical expertise to TFI. With a track record of founding and scaling startups, he co-created Pure Cure + Co., which revolutionized health supplements for over two million customers, and ePaisa, a multilingual mobile point-of-sale app adopted by 100,000 small businesses globally. Previously, Siddharth led groundbreaking projects like managing the digital rights of the Indian Premier League, building innovative platforms for Fortune 500 clients, and setting up teams across continents. His extensive experience in launching and managing large-scale tech initiatives provides a strong foundation for steering TFI's technological advancements.
Siddharth views technology as a powerful enabler of personal development and was inspired by TFI’s vision of leveraging digital tools to make coaching and self-improvement accessible to a global audience.
The TFI Difference

The Fulfillment Institute brings together an exceptional team of highly credentialed, experienced, and innovative coaches. Our faculty:
- Hold advanced certifications from the International Coach Federation and other premier coaching bodies.
- Bring decades of organizational coaching experience across diverse industries and leadership levels.
- Continuously pioneer innovative coaching approaches based on emerging research and best practices.
Richard Boyatzis
Scientific Advisory Council

Richard E. Boyatzis is Distinguished University Professor of Case Western Reserve University, and a Professor in the Departments of Organizational Behavior, Psychology, and Cognitive Science. He has a BS in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT and Ph.D. in Social Psychology from Harvard. His more than 200 scholarly and 50 practitioner articles examine sustained, desired change on leadership, competencies, emotional intelligence, competency development, coaching, neuroscience and management education. He is ranked in the top 2% of all scientists worldwide by PLOS Biology based on his citations; and the top .05% of all worldwide scientists by Scholar GPS, January 25, 2025. His Coursera MOOCs have over 1 ½ million visitors and enrolled from 215 countries. His 10 books include: the international best-seller, Primal Leadership with Daniel Goleman and Annie McKee; Helping People Change with Melvin Smith and Ellen Van Oosten; and the new The Science of Change: Discovering Sustained, Desired Change from Individuals to Organizations and Communities.
Dr. Anna Tavis
Scientific Advisory Council

Dr. Anna Tavis is Clinical Professor and Chair of the Human Capital Management Departmentat NYU’s School of Professional Studies. She has been named to Thinkers50 Radar in 2020 and to top 100 Global Influencers in People Analytics in 2023, 2024. Dr. Tavis is the co-author of Humans at Work. The art and practice of creating the hybrid workplace. (Kogan Page, 2022) and The Digital Coaching Revolution (Kogan Page, 2024).
Prior to joining the NYU faculty, Dr. Tavis navigated a diverse global career in business, consulting and academia. In business, Dr. Tavis was the Head of Motorola’s EMEA OD function based in London, Nokia’s Global Head of Talent Management based in Helsinki, United Technologies Corporation’s Chief Learning Officer, and she was the Global Head of Talent and Organizational Development with AIG Investments. In academia, Dr. Tavis was on the faculty at Columbia University, Williams College, and Fairfield University.
Two of Dr. Tavis’ Harvard Business Review articles in collaboration with Dr. Peter Cappelli : “HR Goes Agile” (2018) and “The Performance Management Revolution” (2016) were published in HBR’s “Must Reads” (2016 & 2018), and “Definitive Management Ideas of the Year” (2016 and 2018) and in “Agile: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review” (2020).
Dr. Tavis is a frequent presenter at international conferences on the topics of Future of Work; People Analytics and Technology; Employee Experience; and Intelligent Automation in the Workplace. She is a Senior Fellow with the Conference Board and is the Academic in Residence with Executive Networks. She is the former Executive Editor of People+Strategy Journal, a publication of SHRM’s Executive Network and she is currently an Associate Editor of Workforce Solutions Review, a publication of the International Association for Human Resource Information Management and The Journal of Total Rewards, a publication of WorldatWork.
Prior to joining the NYU faculty, Dr. Tavis navigated a diverse global career in business, consulting and academia. In business, Dr. Tavis was the Head of Motorola’s EMEA OD function based in London, Nokia’s Global Head of Talent Management based in Helsinki, United Technologies Corporation’s Chief Learning Officer, and she was the Global Head of Talent and Organizational Development with AIG Investments. In academia, Dr. Tavis was on the faculty at Columbia University, Williams College, and Fairfield University.
Two of Dr. Tavis’ Harvard Business Review articles in collaboration with Dr. Peter Cappelli : “HR Goes Agile” (2018) and “The Performance Management Revolution” (2016) were published in HBR’s “Must Reads” (2016 & 2018), and “Definitive Management Ideas of the Year” (2016 and 2018) and in “Agile: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review” (2020).
Dr. Tavis is a frequent presenter at international conferences on the topics of Future of Work; People Analytics and Technology; Employee Experience; and Intelligent Automation in the Workplace. She is a Senior Fellow with the Conference Board and is the Academic in Residence with Executive Networks. She is the former Executive Editor of People+Strategy Journal, a publication of SHRM’s Executive Network and she is currently an Associate Editor of Workforce Solutions Review, a publication of the International Association for Human Resource Information Management and The Journal of Total Rewards, a publication of WorldatWork.