Jayanthi Sundar

🪔 About

Jayanthi Sundar is a trained Bharatanatyam artist who holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree, demonstrating a lifelong passion for this ancient Indian classical dance form. Based in Chennai, India, Bharatanatyam is not merely a performing art for her, but also a spiritual practice, a discipline, and a way of life that has enriched various facets of her professional and personal journey. Her engagement with dance is deeply personal and foundational to her identity. Beyond her artistic pursuits in Bharatanatyam and Carnatic singing, Jayanthi Sundar has established a diverse and impactful career. She is recognized as a seasoned Corporate Trainer, Keynote Speaker, and Life Coach, having inspired over 1,000 women professionals and college students through transformative programs in areas such as workplace readiness, professional communication, personal branding, and career confidence. Her training sessions, which she conducts both in India and internationally (including Shanghai), are known for their interactive and high-energy approach, aiming to deliver emotional well-being alongside workplace productivity. Jayanthi Sundar is also the founder and Director of Thrive Gut Academy, where she serves as a Certified Health Coach, focusing on functional nutrition and gut health. Her expertise extends to the technology sector, having spent 18 years at Cognizant in roles such as Scrum Master, Project Manager, and Team Leader, where she notably built an all-women team that became a benchmark for collaboration. She is also a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), the highest educational achievement awarded by Toastmasters International, reflecting her mastery in public speaking and leadership. Additionally, she is the author of "Gut Leadership," a book that explores the connection between gut health and effective leadership. She is a recipient of the Suman Sharma Award from The Institution of Engineers (India) for being the topper among women candidates in Chemical Engineering. While Bharatanatyam remains a core passion, her public profile highlights her extensive contributions across wellness, corporate training, speaking, and authorship. Awards & Honours: Suman Sharma Award from The Institution of Engineers (India), Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM).