Shobha Managoli
M.Phil in Medical and Social Psychology (NIMHANS)
Founder Trustee and Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Philosophy: “Reaching the unreached through the reached.”
Inspired by George Bernard Shaw’s quote, “Some people see things as they are and say why? I dream of things that never were and say why not?”
Awards
Young Scientist Award (1993) by Indian Academy of Applied Psychology for Behavioral Intervention in Stammering.
Jana-Seva Award (2002) by Yuva Chetana Yuvajana Kendra for contributions to human resources.
Professional Background
NIMHANS Alumnus: Head of Parenting Practices at Parentof Solutions Pvt Ltd, psychotherapist, subject-matter expert, consultant, trainer, mentor, and author based in Bengaluru with over 33 years of experience.
Clinical Work: Initially based in Rajasthan, dealing with intellectual disabilities, infertility issues, and serious mental illnesses.
Training and Mentorship: Developed and executed training modules, mentored over 100 budding psychologists since 1991, and provided guidance on research, interventions, and professional growth.
Career Highlights
Diverse Clientele: Worked with a wide range of clients from pediatric to geriatric, urban to rural, and slum to boardrooms.
Technology Integration: Joined a startup to create technology-based mental health solutions, combining psychology with digital tools to reach a broader audience.
Current Focus
Enhancing Skills: Creating experiences for budding psychologists to improve their skills in understanding, evaluating, and intervening in various sectors.
