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Dr. Mangesh Dash
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| Born | 7 May 1972, Aska, Odisha, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Thought leader, Motivational Speaker, NLP Trainer, Consultant |
| Years active | 1994–present |
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| Title | Founder of TWARAN and Managing Director of CHDNLR Pvt. Ltd. |
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| Affiliations | Association for Professional Coaching (UK), Medvarsity (India), Various academic & training institutions |
| Residence | Bhubaneswar, India |
Dr. Mangesh Dash (born 7 May 1972) is an Indian thought leader expertise into coaching, motivational speaking, training, and consulting., known for his work in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), occupational stress management, and leadership development. He is the founder of the organizations TWARAN and CHDNLR Pvt. Ltd. and has been active in the fields of coaching, academia, and consulting since 1994.
Early life and education
Dr. Mangesh Dash was born in Aska, Odisha, India, on 7 May 1972. He completed his early schooling at FCI, Talcher, and later studied at Government College, Angul. He earned a B.Sc. in Physics (Hons.) before pursuing higher studies in personnel management and industrial relations at Utkal University, where he completed a master's degree, M.Phil., and a PhD in occupational stress management.
He further trained at institutions including XLRI Jamshedpur, IIT Kharagpur, MDI Gurgaon, Medvarsity, Hyderabad. And Certified by McStem Eduversity (USA), and the Association for Professional Coaching (UK).
Dr. Mangesh Dash holds multiple professional certifications, including NLP Master Trainer, Certified Advanced Life Coach, Certified Hypnotherapist, Clinical Counsellor, and Group Process Facilitator.
Career
Dr. Mangesh Dash began his career in 1994 as Manager (HRD) at Hotel Keshari, Bhubaneswar. He later served in academic and leadership roles including Dean and Assistant Professor at IMIS Bhubaneswar (1996–2000), Principal Consultant at TQM Consultancy Services (2000–2001), and Director at DRIEMS Business School, Cuttack (2011–2012).
In 2013, he co-founded TWARAN, a platform for knowledge management and business development. Since 2020, he has been Managing Director of CHDNLR Pvt. Ltd. which specializes in NLP, design thinking, organizational development, and corporate training.
He has trained and consulted across multiple industries including engineering (Rolls Royce), banking (State Bank of India, ICICI Lombard), healthcare (Abbott, Wockhardt), power and energy (NTPC, Tata Power), and heavy industry (NALCO, Aditya Birla Group).
Research and publications
Dr. Mangesh Dash has authored academic papers and presented at conferences in the fields of stress management, organizational behaviour, and human resource development. His PhD thesis, A Study on Occupational Stress in Banks, was submitted at Utkal University. He has published over 11 papers in national journals and presented at 15 conferences.
Awards and recognition
- 2006 – NIPM S.B. Mishra Gold Medal for Excellence in HR.
- 2009 – Indian Society of Training & Development – Best Research Paper Award.
- 2020 – Visionary Leader of the Year, CEGR.
- 2020 – Global Eminence Award – Eminent NLP Trainer.
- 2020 – Distinguished Corporate Trainer Award, Bestow Edutrex.
- 2021 – Master Trainer Pride of India Award (NLP), Mahabodhi.
- 2021 – Man of Excellence Award, Indian Achievers Forum.
- 2021 – HR Trainer of the Year, Kalinga HR Leadership Awards.
- 2022 – Master Trainer Pride of India Award (Design Thinking), Mahabodhi.
Media coverage and appearances
Dr. Mangesh Dash has been featured in media outlets, conferences, and interviews, including the New Indian Express, KIIT Knowledge Series, and XISS Ranchi seminars. He frequently delivers keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops on leadership, NLP, and organizational transformation.
He has also been a speaker at international webinars organized by institutions such as TAU University, Guyana, and has featured in academic video lectures and public events on leadership and coaching.