Learning and Development Consultant

As a Soft Skills / Behavioral Trainer, your role will involve the following key responsibilities: - **Training Design & Delivery:** - Design, deliver, and own engaging sessions on key soft skills such as Business Communication, Time Management, Prioritization, Stakeholder Management, Collaboration & Teamwork, Cross-Cultural Communication (US & UK clients), Presentation Skill, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Active Listening & Feedback Skills, Emotional Intelligence at Work. You may also be required to take up new or additional learning assignments beyond the explicitly mentioned topics. - Facilitate both classroom and virtual sessions using experiential and activity-based learning methods. - **Own and Drive Behavioral Training Initiatives:** - Lead the end-to-end design, delivery, and continuous improvement of behavioral learning programs for the organization. - Develop a behavioral learning roadmap and maintain a structured training calendar across roles and levels. - Measure program effectiveness through participant feedback, assessments, and impact metrics. - **Program Management:** - Create and manage calendarized learning plans for soft skills and behavioral programs. - Partner with business and HR stakeholders to identify training needs and tailor learning solutions accordingly. - Handle end-to-end coordination including scheduling, logistics, communication, and post-training analysis. - Travel to client and regional offices (Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurugram) as required for session delivery. - **Content Creation & Learning Design:** - Develop high-quality, customized training content, including case studies, role-plays, and simulations based on real workplace scenarios. - Continuously refresh and update learning materials to ensure relevance and engagement. - Use interactive methods like storytelling, reflection, and practical exercises to deepen learning outcomes. - **Learning Engagement Initiatives:** - Collaborate with the L&D team to co-create and facilitate key learning engagement programs, including: - Knowledge Caf peer learning and discussion sessions - Leaders Lounge leadership knowledge-sharing forums - Business Masterclass Series advanced sessions on communication, leadership, and business excellence - Campus to Corporate programs to help new hires transition effectively into corporate roles **Required Skills & Qualifications:** - 5-10 years of experience as a Soft Skills / Behavioral Trainer in a corporate or consulting environment. - Proven expertise in Business Communication, Time & Priority Management, Stakeholder Management, and Cross-Cultural Sensitization. - Strong facilitation skills and ability to engage diverse audiences from freshers to mid-level professionals. - Excellent command over spoken and written English with a professional presentation presence. - Proficiency in creating digital and instructor-led training content. - Willingness to travel as per business needs. - Certification in Behavioral Training, Facilitation, or Instructional Design preferred.,