Milind S. Soman
milind.soman@lumieresolutions.com
Competência de coaching: Career, Education, Executive Coaching, Families, Leadership, Life Coaching, Managers, Non-Profit Organizations, Personal Development, Small Business/Entrepreneurs, Students/Youth, Teams, Technology, Women
Disponibilidade de coaching: Is accepting new clients
Método(s) de coaching: Coaching Packages, Corporate Training Programs (e.g. Your Location), In Person, Individual (In-Person, Phone or Zoom), Online Video Conference (e.g. Zoom), Phone, Seminars & Retreats, Workshops
Idioma(s) de coaching: English (USA)
Professional Background and Experience
Milind is a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) with a diverse career spanning several domains, including IT strategic consulting, audit, program management, change management, and business process management. He has gained substantial expertise through his roles at Price Waterhouse Associates in Jamaica, West Indies, and i-flex Solutions Ltd. During his tenure with i-flex, he notably served as the Managing Principal of the Program Management Practice, facilitating new initiatives for organizational development and growth. His role as CIO with Credit Lyonnais, a French bank, provided him with deep insights into cost management and customer value propositions.
Advisory and Mentoring Roles
Apart from his corporate experience, Milind contributes as a member of advisory boards for management schools, sharing his knowledge as a visiting faculty both in India and abroad. He is also an accredited mediator with the Indian Institute of Arbitration and Mediation, actively participating in mediation competitions across India. Milind extends his expertise as a mentor with 91Springboard and the Tata Centre for Technology & Design at IIT-Mumbai, guiding incubators, professionals, and startups.
Leadership and Innovation
Milind's dedication to continuous improvement, design thinking, and process-based innovation is evident in his leadership roles, including his position on the board of Lumiere Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd., where he serves as Executive Director. His work extends to the social sector through leadership development and capacity-building engagements for organizations like Setco Foundation and Aghor Foundation. His advisory roles for projects such as Project Little Star and the St. Jude ChildCare Centre underscore his commitment to community development.
Coaching and Management
With certifications as a Gallup Strengths coach and Hogan assessor, Milind has coached over 700 individuals since 2016 in career development, executive coaching, and personal growth. His diverse coaching methods include in-person sessions, phone or online video conferences, workshops, and corporate training programs. Milind has also collaborated with various corporate clients on culture change initiatives and innovation management.
Educational Background
Milind holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, and a Master of Management Studies (MMS) in Marketing from the S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research. He began his professional career in 1988 with Citicorp Overseas Software Limited (COSL), and his international engagements have taken him across the globe, delivering technology and business consulting services.
Personal Interests
Beyond his professional achievements, Milind is a keen golfer, leveraging his domain experience and mediation skills to counsel and mentor individuals, empowering them to unlock their professional potentials.
For additional collaboration or consultation, connect with Milind through Lumiere Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd., where he actively continues to contribute in executive and advisory capacities.