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Dr. Gauri Hardikar

Dr. Gauri Hardikar

Key Achievements

20+ years

in teacher education & academic development

Expertise

in Life Skills Education, Teacher Education & Positive Psychology

PhD

in Education with multidisciplinary academic qualifications

Certified NLP Master Practitioner & Coach

Passionate about

Youth Development & Experiential Learning

About

Dr. Gauri Hardikar is an accomplished educator, life skills consultant, coach, researcher, and academic leader with over two decades of experience in teacher education and professional development.


She holds advanced qualifications in Organic Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, and Education, along with diplomas in Business Management, Advanced Counselling, and Experiential Education. She is also a certified NLP Master Practitioner and Coach.


Dr. Gauri's academic work is strongly focused on Life Skills Education and impactful teacher education. Her doctoral research explored the development of life skills training modules for pre-service teachers, reflecting her commitment to preparing educators for the evolving needs of learners and society.


She has contributed extensively to academic research and international educational discourse through leadership roles in professional associations, editorial boards, and comparative education organizations. Her research interests include teacher education, life skills, positive psychology, self-compassion, youth development, and comparative education.


A passionate advocate for meaningful education, Dr. Gauri combines academic expertise with practical approaches to empower teachers, students, and young people with the skills needed for personal and professional growth.

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