Session: TBC
Shankar’s Bio
Born into a distinguished business family with a legacy spanning multiple industries, Dr. Shankar Goenka charted his own path by stepping away from the family enterprise to pursue his passion for human capital development. In 2006, he founded WOW Factors India Pvt. Ltd., driven by his vision to empower individuals and organisations to achieve extraordinary success.
A dynamic and multifaceted personality, Dr. Shankar is an NCC Cadet, theatre and stage artist, synthesizer player, hockey enthusiast, avid researcher, and lifelong learner. His relentless curiosity led him to specialise in Whole Brain Thinking under the mentorship of Dr. Kobus Neethling—an expertise that has become the cornerstone of his transformative training programmes.
A firm believer in the mentor-mentee relationship, Dr. Shankar attributes much of his success to the guidance of great mentors and remains deeply grateful for their influence.
Recognised globally for his expertise, he is regularly invited by national and international organisations to speak and conduct training sessions. Through his offices in India and abroad, he has impacted over 500,000 individuals, spanning schoolchildren from 300+ schools, university students across India and overseas, professionals, academicians, CEOs, judges, bureaucrats, business leaders, and members of 150+ corporations, PSUs, ministries, and NGOs.
Dr. Shankar has been trained at leading institutions, including NBI® South Africa, the International Finance Corporation (World Bank), and the All India Management Association (AIMA). His contributions to creative thinking, transformational leadership, capacity building, women’s leadership, education, social work, and happiness have earned him numerous prestigious awards both in India and internationally.
With a mission to foster inclusive growth and sustainable impact, Dr. Shankar continues to inspire and transform lives across the globe.