Dear friends

Our next program in Wisdom for Living is on "Neuro Linguistic Programing and Emotional Intelligence. The speaker is Mr D. Manivannan. ( He was my, S. Ramkumar's, batchmate in engineering!). The date is 19-10-2024.

NLP is a psychological approach that explores the connection between brain function, neural pathways, and thinking patterns.

NLP aims to help individuals to understand and change thought patterns,  improve communication skills, overcome anxiety, enhance self-awareness and confidence.

The keys to Emotional Intelligence are Self awareness, Self Regulation, Motivation, Empathy, Social skills and the benefits of EQ are: Better relationships, improved decision making, enhanced leadership skills, increased empathy, better mental health, improved academic and professional performance.

The speaker Mr D. Manivannan:

1. PROFESSIONAL - Present: Advisor to MNCs like DGA Group, New Delhi for Regulatory Affairs. Past: Executive Director, Velammal Knowledge Park, Ponneri. Head - Infrastructure, Chettinad Health City, Kelambakkam. General Manager (Projects), Tamilnadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO). Founder, Septcon Ventures, Event Management.
2. EDUCATIONAL - Certified Life Skills facilitator, Certified Career Guide, NLP Master Practitioner. Coordinator STEAD Student Mentoring in Dept of Chem Engg, Annamalai University. Interacted with over 150 schools in students, staff development activities.
Qualification : BE Chem, MBA, pursuing MSc Psychology. 
3. SPORTS - All India Seniors Tennis multiple title winner, 3 times Tamilnadu Tennis Association Inter Club Seniors champion, long distancec cyclist, half marathon runner, biker, twice Athletic champion in School, represented District schools in Cricket and Table Tennis, Vellore Divison Inter collegiate Tennis winner, represented Annamalai University in Tennis for 5 years.