Santhanaram Jayaram

Director of Training and Consultancy in Singapore

Santhanaram Jayaram MBA is a multifaceted professional with extensive experience in training, consultancy, and leadership roles. He is currently the Director of Training and Consultancy at Inspired Life Academy Pte Ltd, a position he has held since August 2011.1 In this role, he conceptualizes and executes training programs for companies and schools, focusing on incorporating fun and happy solutions to ensure positive and effective employees.

Professional Background

Santhanaram has over 28 years of experience in various fields. His career journey includes:

Financial Services: He worked as an Independent Financial Advisor Rep Manager at MAA Financial Planners from 2004 to 2008, and as a Financial Services Consultant at AIA from 2002 to 2004.1
Military Service: Prior to his civilian career, he served as a Senior Instructor in the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) Navy from 1993 to 2002, specializing in Marine Engineering.1

Education

Santhanaram's educational background includes:

MBA in International Business and Marketing from Oklahoma City University (2001-2003)
BSc Hons in Management and Business Studies from the University of Bradford (1997-2000)
Diploma in Marine Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic (1993-1996)1

Current Roles and Affiliations

Besides his primary role at Inspired Life Academy, Santhanaram holds several other positions:

Board Member at TCC Credit Co-operative (since August 2015)
Volunteer at Kampung Senang (since March 2013)
Facilitator at NTUC LearningHub (since December 2008)
Associate Trainer at Civil Service College (since June 2009)1

Expertise and Recognition

Santhanaram is known for his expertise in:

Service Excellence
Leadership and People Management
Business Management
Creativity and Innovation
Tourism and Hospitality
Sales and Marketing
Social Media1

He has received multiple awards, including the Million Dollar Round Table recognition in 2006, 2007, and 2008, as well as the NTUC LearningHub Trainers Award for his dedication to training excellence.1

Santhanaram's approach to training and leadership often incorporates elements of positivity and laughter, as evidenced by his title of "Laughter Coach" and his posts about using laughter for health benefits.2

Experience

Director of Training and Consultancy at Inspired Life Academy Pte Ltd since August 2011

Board Member at TCC Credit Co-operative, Volunteer at Kampung Senang, Facilitator at NTUC LearningHub, Associate Trainer at Civil Service College, Facilitator/Consultant/Course Developer at various organizations (2008-2016), Independent Financial Advisor Rep Manager at MAA Financial Planners (2004-2008), Financial Services Consultant at AIA (2002-2004), Senior Instructor at Singapore Armed Forces (1993-2002)

Education

MBA in International Business and Marketing from Oklahoma City University (2001-2003), Bsc Hons in Management and Business Studies from University of Bradford (1997-2000), Diploma in Marine Engineering from Singapore Polytechnic (1993-1996), St Joseph's Institution (1989-1992)