I’ve worked with M/s FLAME TAO Knoware Pvt. Ltd. and Ms. Vandana Menon for over 4.5 years on human resource development at Levim Biotech LLP. Vandana’s deep, grounded approach helped us reflect on both organizational and personal realities, beginning with an impactful offsite in 2019. TAO’s work—ranging from defining workflows to addressing team dynamics, appraisals, and culture—has been transformative. The “Saptaswara” program especially sparked self-awareness and initiative across our team. TAO’s coaching also supported us, as founders, to engage in honest, growth-oriented dialogue. Their methods consistently drive real change, and we remain committed to this journey. We hope many more organizations benefit from their work.

“Raghu effectively uses insights from the Yoga Sutras and the Mahabharata to enable behavioural transformation and inspire people to perform to their potential.I have had the opportunity to appreciate his methods over the years through his association with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). His leadership development programme, 'A Leader Prepares', has enabled over 2,000 people in leadership positions to gain a new perspective into themselves and their roles. Raghu offers a bridge between one's inner potential and its outer expression. The programme can be used a as a mirror to reflect upon oneself and put into practice its pragmatic recommendations. It can be one’s first step on the inner voyage to become the best version of who one can be.”

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Dear Vandana,

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I’m pleased to share my appreciation for the work you’ve done over the past year with Akshaya Homes Pvt. Ltd. We brought you on board to assess our HR needs and address key concerns like talent retention, system dependency, professionalism, and fostering team-based profit centres. Your dedicated efforts with our departmental heads helped map existing systems, define roles, and streamline processes across the organization. With clear process flows now in place, we are confident in achieving future milestones and have also built internal capabilities to sustain these initiatives. Thank you for your valuable contribution, and I wish you and your team continued success.

Working with Vandana Menon has been transformative for our organization. Her holistic yet targeted interventions improved our dynamics, empowered individuals to see their systemic roles, and helped streamline workflows. Innovative methods like theatre deepened our insights and strengthened team cohesion. Vandana’s approach ensures sustainable growth aligned with our core values. We collaborated with her from July 2015 to March 2021 and resumed in August 2023. We remain confident in the ongoing positive impact she brings.

"From being just a production unit struggling to reach targets, within 3 years of our association, we have today created a workplace that we are all proud of working in, and that is turning out to be a benchmark unit."

"Raghu Ananthanarayanan and his team have enabled both Business Transformation and Leadership Development in the Murugappa Group for more than 3 decades. Beginning with the turnaround of Parry Sugar and Parry Agro, Raghu went on to help the restructuring of Tube Investments and Organization Alignment at TI Cycles. Their work is based on Indic wisdom and draws from our rich spiritual heritage. It is as relevant today - even more so - to navigate the confusing times we live in"

A heartfelt appreciation to Ms. Vandana Menon, Principal Consultant, TAO Knoware Pvt. Ltd., for her invaluable 8-year partnership with AAT. What began as an initiative to establish systems and processes evolved into a deep engagement that shaped our culture and enabled growth. Vandana’s grounded approach, business insight, and unwavering integrity allowed her to engage meaningfully at all levels. Despite resistance—a natural part of any transformative journey—she helped align the team to our core values and guided them through change. Her compassion, perseverance, and ability to navigate even my own frustrations have made this a truly impactful collaboration. We now have her on our Board, a testament to her contribution.

"I have attended TAO's program. To say the least, it was an eye opener. One of a kind experiential learning. I strongly recommend this program for budding leaders."

"Raghu Ananthanarayanan and his team have impacted the leadership thinking of aspiring leaders in TCS for over a decade by using a contemporary lens to understand the Mahabharata. Their Workshop encourages a deep introspection into one's own life journey and evokes a commitment in the participant to become the best one can be. The coaching sessions that follow provide the personal attention needed to nourish the growth of the individual. Bringing this approach to a wider audience is a very welcome step"

“Our leadership programs drive Growth and Transformation by enabling participants to develop and integrate newer Mindsets and behaviours into their role and business context. ALP Quest enables this reflective and transformative learning experience for our leaders. Our deep appreciation to TAO Knoware for partnering with TCS Talent Development on this rich journey”

"I got an opportunity to attend TAO program. I must say that it was one of the best programs that I attended to understand self and journey of leadership" - “A leader prepares”