Type Of Business:
Sole proprietorship
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Effective communication; Interpersonal relationship; International business mediation and negotiation; Multicultural leadership
Major Product/SVS:
Leadership, Executive and Motivational consulting
Hobbies/Sports:
Producing films and documentaries; Traveling; Reading; Yoga; Mediation and spiritual retreats
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Education and Counseling, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (1996); Bachelor's Degree in Human Development, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (1994)
Affiliations Awards:
Cal Poly Alumni Association; Friends of Executive Coaching Alliance
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career is when a seven-year-old foster child wore tap dance shoes, and borrowed a beautiful red dress to do a solo performance at her school for Christmas celebrations. This empowered her to believe in individual potential, to dream and hope for a better tomorrow.
Charity:
Local Hospice; Crisis Hot line Volunteer, Medical and Educational Aid to India
Number Of Years In Profession:
13
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her personal and professional networking ability, passion for helping others to reach their fullest potential, her vision and courage to dream big and think outside the box.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she is very passionate about celebrating others successes, and see people blossom to their fullest potential.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Rao is the owner and founder of SoftSkill Solutions, and co-founder of Canvas Creations, a company that produces films about education, and children's and women's empowerment. She produced, "A Tribute to Golden Life," in India in March. She was a supervisor with the San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services for 13 years. She coached, mentored, trained and supervised. She took personal initiative to train in leadership through the National Management Association. She resigned in January to start SoftSkill Solutions. She is passionate about being a motivational coach, and believes in positive thinking. She has extensive experience in the field of child and family welfare and adoptions.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Building a portfolio as an individual coach; Recruiting clients; Mediation and negotiation; Having training with international business
Education Certifications:
Leadership Training, National Management Association; Franklin Covey Leadership Training
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Rao hopes to become a successful international entrepreneur working for a cause of world peace and promoting global citizenship.