Yesterday, I walked into the 73rd TTC Learners’ Camp at Hotel Suba International, Andheri East, Mumbai, with curiosity and no expectations. By evening, I walked out stirred, provoked, and quietly transformed.
It was my first time attending an event by The Trainers’ Camp, one of India’s largest fraternity of corporate trainers, coaches, HR professionals, and thought leaders. What I discovered was not just a room full of experts, but a living organism of learning: dynamic, generous, and disarmingly human.
I often say that growth requires the courage to become a beginner again. Yesterday, I lived that truth. And as fate would have it, I was a backbencher, seated beside Ms Mani Mistry Elavia, a brilliant parenting coach and author, and Dr Bhavesh MC Manek, whose humility perfectly balanced his stature. That corner seat became a vantage point for quiet reflection and delightful conversation between sessions.
A Morning of Curiosity and Connection
The day began with a warm welcome from Mrs Sandhya Lal, whose effortless hosting set a tone of belonging. Her grace reminded me that connection often precedes content. The way she greeted everyone with genuine curiosity showed me that leadership begins in how we make people feel seen.
Then came Mr Diwaker S Chandra, the mind and heart behind TTC. His introduction to the Trainers’ Camp was not a corporate overview; it was a vision of collaboration. He spoke about how trainers can either compete for attention or conspire for growth. That distinction stayed with me. I realised that in our industry, knowledge grows when ego shrinks.
Learning to Listen Differently
Ms Simona George took the stage next with “Vibe before Verb”. The phrase itself was magnetic. She reminded us that communication is less about words and more about energy. I caught myself reflecting on coaching sessions where my silence did more than my advice. Her session was a mirror to that realisation: the state of our being often speaks before we do.
When Dr Sunil Chhaya, Mrs Nidhi Bandaru, and Dr S. M. Jagadish co-facilitated “Rewire to Raise”, the room shifted gears. It wasn’t a theoretical session; it was neurological theatre. Their conversation on rewiring habits made me revisit the invisible scripts we all live by. As a coach, I’ve seen people crave change but cling to the comfort of their neural grooves. The trio’s message was simple but haunting: awareness without action is paralysis.
The Humour in Healing and the Science of Connection
Then came Ms Farida Imran Mesiwala with “It’s Time to Laugh.“ Laughter, she said, is not a distraction from pain; it’s rebellion against it. Her presence lightened the air but deepened the insight. I realised how, in our rush to appear ‘professional’, we often amputate humour from healing.
Mr Yogesh Agarwal’s session, “LEAP – LinkedIn Excellence Acceleration Program”, was a masterclass in digital authenticity. He argued that personal branding is not about visibility but value. As someone who often straddles the line between presence and privacy, I took note: visibility without integrity is vanity.
When Mrs Karen Claire D’lima introduced “Embrace your C.O.R.E. & G.R.O.W.“, I found myself scribbling her acronyms as if decoding a map. She spoke of personal transformation with the poise of someone who has lived every letter of her model. Her idea that growth without grounding leads to burnout struck home. Many chase acceleration, few remember alignment.
Afternoon of Depth and Discovery
Ms Tresa Seejo then unfolded the “Neuroscience of Leadership Mindset”. She translated the abstract into actionable insight, showing how leaders who understand the brain lead with empathy, not authority. It reminded me of how emotional intelligence begins in biology, not philosophy.
Next, Mrs Megha Saxena Valvi invited us into “Feel – Heal – Grow.“ It was perhaps the most emotionally resonant session of the day. She spoke of pain as a passage, not a prison. Her words echoed something I often tell my clients: healing isn’t about returning to who you were, but arriving at who you are meant to become.
Mrs Garima Tiwari’s “Fall, Pause, Rise“ followed like a poem. Her message was elegantly human: resilience is not about never falling but knowing how to pause with grace. I recalled moments in my own life when I mistook motion for progress. Sometimes the bravest act is to stay still and breathe.
Mrs Jagruti Gouda’s “5 Pillars for Growth Ecosystem“ expanded that idea into community. Growth, she said, is not a solo sport. Her conviction made me look around the hall; every face was both teacher and learner. Perhaps that is what makes TTC so powerful: it refuses the illusion of the lone genius.
Evening Reflections: The Craft and the Core
When Dr Vineet Gera began his session on “Content That Converts,“ the afternoon energy revived. He dissected storytelling with the precision of a surgeon and the soul of a philosopher. His reminder that conversion is not manipulation but resonance was refreshing. As a writer and coach, I understood him deeply: authenticity is the most persuasive form of marketing.
Mrs Rajni Arora brought emotion back to the forefront with “The Untold Emotions.“ She spoke about vulnerability as strength, not weakness. The session felt intimate, almost confessional. It made me question how often we train people to perform emotions rather than process them.
Finally, the event was closed with the felicitation and certification ceremony. It wasn’t a mere conclusion; it felt like a circle completing itself. The applause wasn’t only for certificates; it was for courage, connection, and curiosity.
A Fraternity of the Future
By sunset, I realised why TTC has held over 72 Learners’ Camps across India with more than 20,000 members. It isn’t a training organisation; it’s a collective consciousness. Its mission to “learn from one another and know the best practices of the industry” sounds simple on paper but feels sacred in practice.
In a world obsessed with algorithms, TTC reminded me that learning is still human. It happens in shared laughter over tea, in a question that lingers after a talk, in the silent nod between strangers who suddenly understand the same truth.
Walking out, I didn’t just feel inspired. I felt recruited. Not by an organisation, but by an idea: that the most powerful communities are not built on hierarchy, but on humility.
If this camp was my initiation, then I’m already eager for the next, ready to contribute, to collaborate, and to keep unlearning what I think I know.
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