Vijay Kovilakonda

Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India21 yrs 7 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Nearly two decades of coaching experience.
Author of 'Unlock Your Organization's Potential'.
Expert in personal and professional growth.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Learning and Development expert specializing in coaching and organizational growth.

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Skills

Core Skills

CoachingOrganizational DevelopmentTraining

Other Skills

Leadership DevelopmentTeam TransformationCulture-building InterventionsTraining DesignLearning EvaluationTraining and DevelopmentMentoringTalent ManagementPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsTalent AcquisitionHR PoliciesPersonal DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentEmployee Training

About

Vijay K is a highly experienced professional coach and influencer with nearly two decades of expertise in guiding individuals on the path of self-discovery. He is widely recognized for his human-centred, empathetic approach to delivering modules related to personal and professional life coaching, entrepreneurial consulting, soft-skill development, and personality management. What sets Vijay apart is his unique methodology. Rather than simply addressing surface-level concerns, he believes in delving deeper and facilitating introspection and problem-solving through the power of storytelling. By sharing real-life anecdotes and relatable stories. Vijay establishes a strong connection with his audience, encouraging them to reflect and create a balanced life. He helps individuals identify their strengths, and values, overcome fears and limiting beliefs, and embrace sustainable changes that shape not just their actions, but also their true selves. Vijay's philosophy is rooted in fostering tenacity and promoting positivity. He strongly advocates for the transformative power of gratitude. Additionally, he has authored "Unlock Your Organisations Potential," a valuable resource that narrates his experiences and provides insights for corporate organizations on their training journey.

Experience

Up n rise learning and development pvt ltd

Founder & CEO

Jan 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 2 mos · Bangalore

With over two decades of experience in the field of learning, leadership, and human development, I’ve been committed to enabling people and organizations to grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
At UPnRise, we work with leading companies across India and globally to design and deliver powerful learning journeys that inspire change in mindset, in performance, and in business impact. Our work spans leadership development, sales effectiveness, team transformation, and culture-building interventions.
Whether it's coaching senior executives, upskilling high-potential managers, or helping cross-functional teams collaborate better, our approach blends practical business understanding with deep human insight.
We bring together modern behavioral tools, immersive facilitation methods, and contextualized learning designs to make growth real and lasting. The individuals and teams we work with don’t just learn — they evolve.
At the core of everything we do is a simple belief: People rise when they are seen, heard, and supported. We help them rise.

Leadership DevelopmentCoachingOrganizational DevelopmentTeam TransformationCulture-building Interventions

Urban ladder

2 roles

Head of Learning and Development

Promoted

Apr 2017 – Apr 2019 · 2 yrs · Bangalore

Manager Training

Dec 2013 – Apr 2017 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Bangalore

As Manager Training I am Leading the L&D function for Operations (Delivery centres & Fulfilment centres) and Pre-sales teams at Urban Ladder. I take responsibilities for designing, developing, delivering and evaluating learning initiatives.

Training DesignLearning EvaluationTraining

Amaltas retail pvt ltd

NATIONAL - Manager Training and Development

Sep 2010 – Dec 2013 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore

As Manager Training and Development for their Brand LUSH – Fresh Hand Made Cosmetics. Handling nation wide stores training and development. Training and Personal mentoring for all staff, in store and in Head Office. Organizing Meets, competitions and Brand Promotions. Taking active part in store sales and acting as a Task force for problem stores.

Training and DevelopmentMentoringTraining