The Soulpreneur®

Empowering a diverse range of professionals, from emerging leaders to seasoned experts, I leverage 36+ years of experience across military and corporate realms to facilitate transformative growth. My coaching philosophy, rooted in the synergy of discipline and strategic vision, guides individuals and organisations from recognising their unique purpose to achieving peak performance.

I champion a holistic approach to leadership, blending physical, mental, ethical and spiritual well-being, under the mantra "Keep it Simple, Master the Basics, Navigate by Compass." This ethos not only aims at professional excellence but also cultivates meaningful connections, resilience, and a values-driven leadership style, allowing 'Slow it down and sync with the rhythm of life and spirit'.

Through personalised coaching and mentoring, I support clients at various career stages, focusing on Awareness and self-discovery, aligning aspirations with actionable vision, mission and goals, and empowering them to lead with purpose, passion, and perseverance.

Embark on a journey to unlock your potential and navigate towards a fulfilling life and legacy. Reach out for a complimentary discovery session and start transforming your life, aligning your Being, Knowing and Doing.

Partner and Coach 

THE ALPHA GROUP INTERNATIONAL

Growing your Business in challenging times? Work With Our Business Coaching Tools through the Collaborative Peer to Peer Advisory Board to enable growth in a trusting and confidential space. Leveraging our 10 years of experience in over 30 countries, our Business Solution help owners of small and medium size business to grow through collaborative workshops and mastermind sessions.

The Regional Director

Environ Energy Services Private Limited

Lead the P&L of the entire Delivery fertile, the Telecom O&M, Engineering Procurement & Construction and the Smart Meter Project Verticals. Planned and steered deployment of 1,25,000 smart meters in 5 towns of Madhya Pradesh, within a period of 1 year, amongst multiple waves of Covid 19.

VP Delivery

Indus Towers Limited

As Operation Head, lead the O&M Team and Partners through preaching and practising  Leadership Qualities, strengthening Value System, facilitating Change Management, focus on Process Excellence, steering Team Building and Alignment, and establishing framework for Uniform way of Working (UWoW) to deliver Excellence and Customer Delight.

Operation Head, West Bengal Circle

Responsible for Operation, Project and managing end to end Network KPI spread over West Bengal, Sikkim and Andaman.

Circle O&M Head, Rest of Bengal Circle

Responsible for managing Network KPI spread over West Bengal, Sikkim and Andaman. Performance and Quality maintenance of the mobile network of Airtel, Vodafone, Idea and other Active Partners. Planning, Execution and Monitoring of Operational Strategies, Monitor and review operational performance as per circle AOP. Process Excellence. Effective resource utilization• Compliance of defined SLAs, quality and Safety parameters.

Head Maintenance, Rest of Bengal Circle,

Responsible for overall operations of O & M Team as per Circle AOP. Planning Operational Strategies for implementations. Monitor and review operational performance as per circle AOP. Coordination amongst various functions & ensure Process adherence. Facilitate effective resource utilization. •Periodically review operations KPIs. Ensure adherence of defined SLAs & quality parameters.

Zonal Head - Operation & Maintenance - Karnataka Circle

Indian Air Force

• 2 decade of leadership experience in Indian Air Force

Solution oriented knowledge in the field of Communication, Defence and aerospace.

Have commanded two premier Indian Air Force Units. Had an assignment as Joint Director, Air Staff Requirements, handling Capital Acquisition and perspective planning of Weapon Systems for more than 4 years. Planned and executed Complex Defence Procurement contracts with reputed Indian and Global Business Houses and participated in several overseas assignments.

Group Captain 

Purpose and Leadership Coach | Operations Strategist | LinkedIn Top Voice | Armed Forces Veteran

As a Purpose & Leadership Coach (PCC-ICF), Certified Deep Transformation Coach, Leadership & Transformation Facilitator, Operations Strategy Expert and LinkedIn Top Voice, with over 37 years of experience spanning the Indian Air Force to corporate leadership, I embody a philosophy of life that is both simple and profound: "Keep it Simple, Master the Basics, Navigate by Compass." This guiding principle has been a beacon in my journey, enabling me to transform visions into reality with clarity, purpose, and authenticity.

As 'The Soulpreneur®' I am guided by the COMPASS: Guiding Principles for Life and Leadership:

#Clarity: Simplify to 'see' your direction.
#Openness: Embrace possibilities with an 'open' heart.
#Mindfulness: Make decisions rooted in the 'present'.
#Purpose: Align your actions with your 'why'.
#Authenticity: Make 'choices' that resonate with your core.
#Strength: Cultivate resilience in all aspects of 'life'.
#Simplicity: Return to the 'basics' for strength and flexibility.

I blend the rigorous discipline, consistency, and resilience of an Indian Air Force veteran with the strategic insight of a corporate leader, and the purposeful living of a seasoned coach, facilitator, and operations strategist. This unique combination supports my journey of coaching, mentoring, and facilitating, empowering business owners, senior professionals, and organisations across industries like banking, manufacturing, telecom, IT, and services, to drive leadership development, purpose-driven life, and business growth through challenges.

With over 1100 hours of professional coaching experience across 100+ clients, I work on awareness, elevation, and harmony, creating safe spaces for transformation and growth. I am also recognized as a LinkedIn TOP VOICE, featured on the big board in Times Square, New York, in June 2024, and included in the top 200 of Favikon's LinkedIn India list.

This ethos is not just for moments of crisis but a way of life, ensuring that even amidst turmoil, we find direction, purpose, and peace. It’s a beacon for those eager to live a life defined by meaningful choices, creativity, and authentic leadership.

If you're inspired to make the journey purposeful and create a difference within to make a difference across, I invite you to reach out for a discovery session. Together, we can navigate towards a life that is not only successful but deeply meaningful and transformational.

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁.

Connection doesn’t come from how strong, smart, or successful you are. It comes from something deeper — your ability to see another being with openness and compassion. 

The world often teaches you to compete, protect, and prove. But the truth is, the real strength lies in daring to connect — even when it’s easier to stay guarded.

Every journey in life becomes meaningful not because of what you achieve, but because of the souls you meet along the way — the ones who listen, understand, and walk with you, even for a short distance. 

When you stop hiding behind fear, status, or pride, and let your true self show up, that’s when real connection happens.

It’s not about being perfect; it’s about being present. It’s about listening when someone’s voice shakes, forgiving when it’s hard, and reaching out even when you feel small. That simple act of connection can change a moment, a day, even a life.

You can think of it as #SOUL —

#See others with empathy,

#Open your heart without judgment,

#Understand before you react,

#Live with compassion.

When you carry this mindset, life becomes lighter. Challenges feel smaller because you’re not walking alone. Every person you meet becomes a mirror, reflecting something about courage, kindness, or growth.

You learn that it’s not weakness to care. It’s strength to connect. When you dare to see the soul behind the face, you move beyond differences — and that’s where trust begins.

Sometimes, the most unexpected connections show you what courage truly means. You realize that empathy can calm storms that power never could. And in those quiet, unguarded moments, something shifts — not just in others, but inside you too.

You don’t always need answers, plans, or control. Sometimes, all you need is a soul brave enough to reach out. 

Because even the hardest hearts, the toughest walls, and the deepest wounds can soften when met with genuine understanding.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱
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"Keep it #Simple, Master the #Basics, Navigate life by #Compass, and Make a #Difference."

Book a complimentary 'Discovery Call' with me at https://lnkd.in/drHjcUxm. 

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Group Captain Sandip Sarkar, PCC, CFTP

Purpose & Leadership Coach (ICF- PCC) | Certified Deep Transformation Coach | Leadership & Transformation Facilitator (CFTP)| Operations Strategy Expert | LinkedIn Top Voice

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