Before the New Year Begins...

Since the beginning of my career, I was much inspired to shape the young minds.

Before the New Year Begins... 

Today on Dec 31, 2018 I stand determined as "Dip TD"* and before the New Year begins, I intend to remind myself the most inspiring words that touched my heart and moved my soul on the convocation ceremony for the award of “Diploma in Training and Development” by ISTD.

I intend to remind myself the most inspiring words that touched my heart and moved my soul. 

Since the beginning of my career, I was much inspired to shape the young minds. After successfully completing my PGDM in HRM, I started my corporate job as an HR professional in a start-up. After a year or so, I realized I was lacking both, drive and zeal. I discussed my aspirations with my mentors and left my well paid corporate job having no solid clues about my future. I started my journey as a lone traveler in the pursuit of something more meaningful and gratifying. 

During my self-exploration, I stumbled upon ISTD (Indian Society for Training & Development, the only training body recognized by the MHRD as well as the Ministry of Personnel, Govt. of India) and got myself enrolled without a second thought. With comprehensive studies for 18 exhaustive months along with my family responsibilities, never missing a single contact class while maintaining my job, punctually submitting detailed response sheets other than preparing course-files for my own training sessions, appearing in lengthy examinations and completing a thorough Internship project report, I fulfilled my dream of becoming a "Dip TD"*. On April 12, 2014 while attending the grand convocation ceremony, I came across this inspiring 'Trainers Oath' that reminded me of all my struggles, failures and hardships I went through to become who I aspired to become once, A Trainer!

I was reminded of all my struggles, failures and hardships I went through to become who I aspired to become once, A Trainer! 

We can be in any of the professions or with any of the organizations, let’s not forget to find what we truly love and wish to become. Once you find what you are passionate about, don't let any obstacle deter you from your path. Keep marching ahead with all the gusto, make a mark and inspire others to become the best versions of themselves. 

"Let's utilize our knowledge for the glory of the society, in the service of the country and mankind at large."


Wish you a very happy new year, 2019!


Jai Hind!

*As per ISTD guidelines, a student is entitled to use suffix Dip-TD, only after they are awarded the Diploma Certificate. A Dip-TD holder from ISTD is qualified to become a senior trainer in varied organisations.
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