Group Captain Sandip Sarkar, PCC, CFTP

CEO

Kolkata, West Bengal, India37 yrs 7 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 2300 hours of professional coaching experience
  • Founder member of ICF Kolkata Chapter
  • Featured on Times Square Big Board, New York
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Leadership Development and Coaching expert with extensive experience in Telecommunications and Operations Management.

Contact

Skills

Core Skills

Executive CoachingLeadership & Transformation FacilitatorLeadership DevelopmentOperations ManagementBusiness StrategyLeadershipOperational Strategist

Other Skills

Transformational Life CoachingPurpose and Leadership CoachGroup CoachingOperations StrategistPurpose CoachCoaching & MentoringFacilitationCross-functional Team LeadershipContract ManagementProgram ManagementChange ManagementMotivational SpeakingResource ManagementTrainingAnalysis

About

I am a Purpose & Leadership Coach (PCC–ICF), Certified Deep Transformation Coach, Leadership & Transformation Facilitator, Operations Strategy Expert, and LinkedIn Top Voice, with over 38 years of experience spanning the Indian Air Force and corporate leadership. At the heart of my work is a philosophy that is both simple and profound: “Keep it Simple. Master the Basics. Navigate by Compass.” This principle has guided my journey—and the journeys of those I work with—helping transform vision into reality with clarity, purpose, and authenticity. The Soulpreneur® Compass As The Soulpreneur®, my work is guided by the COMPASS—a framework for life and leadership: Clarity – Simplify to truly see your direction Openness – Embrace possibilities with an open heart Mindfulness – Make decisions rooted in the present Purpose – Align actions with your why Authenticity – Make choices that resonate with your core Strength – Cultivate resilience in all aspects of life Simplicity – Return to the basics for strength and flexibility My Edge I uniquely blend: The discipline, consistency, and resilience of an Indian Air Force veteran The strategic acumen of a corporate leader The depth and presence of a seasoned coach and transformation facilitator This integration allows me to coach, mentor, and facilitate with both structure and soul. I work with business owners, senior professionals, and organizations across industries including banking, manufacturing, telecom, IT, and services, supporting them to: Develop authentic, values-based leadership Navigate transitions and complexity with confidence Build purpose-driven lives and businesses Achieve sustainable growth—without losing themselves in the process Impact & Credentials 2,300+ hours of professional coaching 150+ client engagements Founder Member, ICF Kolkata Chapter Mentor under the Government of India’s Rashtriya Karmayogi Program (Phase II), contributing to behavioural transformation of 8+ lakh central government employees LinkedIn Top Voice Featured on the Times Square Big Board, New York (twice in 2024–25) My work focuses on awareness, elevation, and harmony, creating safe, grounded spaces where deep transformation can unfold. An Invitation If you feel called to live and lead with purpose, and believe that creating change within is the first step to creating impact beyond, I invite you to reach out for a discovery conversation. Together, we can navigate toward a life—and leadership—that is not only successful, but deeply meaningful and transformational.

Experience

The alpha group international

The Regional Director

Jul 2022Present · 3 yrs 8 mos · Kolkata, India

  • Growing your Business in challenging times? Work With Our Business Coaching Tools through the Collaborative Peer to Peer Advisory Board to enable growth in a trusting and confidential space. Leveraging our 10 years of experience in over 30 countries, our Business Solution help owners of small and medium size business to grow through collaborative workshops and mastermind sessions.
Purpose CoachExecutive CoachingCoaching & MentoringGroup CoachingLeadership DevelopmentFacilitation+1

The soulpreneur®

Partner and Coach

Feb 2022Present · 4 yrs 1 mo · Kolkata, India · Hybrid

  • Empowering a diverse range of professionals, from emerging leaders to seasoned experts, I leverage 38+ years of experience across military and corporate realms to facilitate transformative growth. My coaching philosophy, rooted in the synergy of discipline and strategic vision, guides individuals and organisations from recognising their unique purpose to achieving peak performance.
  • I champion a holistic approach to leadership, blending physical, mental, ethical and spiritual well-being, under the mantra "Keep it Simple, Master the Basics, Navigate by Compass." This ethos not only aims at professional excellence but also cultivates meaningful connections, resilience, and a values-driven leadership style, allowing 'Slow it down and sync with the rhythm of life and spirit'.
  • I have 2300+ hours of Professional Coaching experience. Through personalised coaching and mentoring, I support clients at various career stages, focusing on Awareness and self-discovery, aligning aspirations with actionable vision, mission and goals, and empowering them to lead with purpose, passion, and perseverance.
  • Embark on a journey to unlock your potential and navigate towards a fulfilling life and legacy. Reach out for a complimentary discovery session and start transforming your life, aligning your Being, Knowing and Doing.
Executive CoachingTransformational Life CoachingPurpose and Leadership CoachGroup CoachingLeadership & Transformation FacilitatorOperations Strategist

Environ energy services private limited

VP Delivery

Jul 2020Feb 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos · Kolkata, West Bengal, India · On-site

  • Lead the P&L of the entire Delivery fertile, the Telecom O&M, Engineering Procurement & Construction and the Smart Meter Project Verticals. Planned and steered deployment of 1,25,000 smart meters in 5 towns of Madhya Pradesh, within a period of 1 year, amongst multiple waves of Covid 19.
Business StrategyCross-functional Team LeadershipContract ManagementOperations ManagementProgram ManagementCoaching & Mentoring+2

Indus towers limited

4 roles

Operation Head, West Bengal Circle

Promoted

Jul 2015Apr 2020 · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • As Operation Head, lead the O&M Team and Partners through preaching and practising Leadership Qualities, strengthening Value System, facilitating Change Management, focus on Process Excellence, steering Team Building and Alignment, and establishing framework for Uniform way of Working (UWoW) to deliver Excellence and Customer Delight.
Cross-functional Team LeadershipOperations ManagementProgram ManagementChange ManagementCoaching & MentoringLeadership Development+2

Circle O&M Head, Rest of Bengal Circle

Jul 2014Jul 2015 · 1 yr

  • Responsible for Operation, Project and managing end to end Network KPI spread over West Bengal, Sikkim and Andaman.
Resource ManagementOperations ManagementChange ManagementTrainingLeadership DevelopmentMotivational Speaking+3

Head Maintenance, Rest of Bengal Circle,

Nov 2011Jun 2014 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Responsible for managing Network KPI spread over West Bengal, Sikkim and Andaman. Performance and Quality maintenance of the mobile network of Airtel, Vodafone, Idea and other Active Partners. Planning, Execution and Monitoring of Operational Strategies, Monitor and review operational performance as per circle AOP. Process Excellence. Effective resource utilization• Compliance of defined SLAs, quality and Safety parameters.
Cross-functional Team LeadershipResource ManagementOperations ManagementTrainingLeadership DevelopmentOperational strategist+2

Zonal Head - Operation & Maintenance - Karnataka Circle

Nov 2010Nov 2011 · 1 yr

  • Responsible for overall operations of O & M Team as per Circle AOP. Planning Operational Strategies for implementations. Monitor and review operational performance as per circle AOP. Coordination amongst various functions & ensure Process adherence. Facilitate effective resource utilization. •Periodically review operations KPIs. Ensure adherence of defined SLAs & quality parameters.
Resource ManagementOperations ManagementChange ManagementTrainingMentoringLeadership Development+2

Indian air force

Group Captain

Sep 1987Aug 2010 · 22 yrs 11 mos · All over the country

  • 2 decade of leadership experience in Indian Air Force
  • Solution oriented knowledge in the field of Communication, Defence and aerospace.
  • Have commanded two premier Indian Air Force Units. Had an assignment as Joint Director, Air Staff Requirements, handling Capital Acquisition and perspective planning of Weapon Systems for more than 4 years. Planned and executed Complex Defence Procurement contracts with reputed Indian and Global Business Houses and participated in several overseas assignments.
Operational strategistLeadershipTrainingTraining FacilitationLeadership DevelopmentOrganizational Leadership

Education

Jalpaiguri Government Engineering College

BE — Electrical Engg

Jan 1982Jan 1986

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

MS — management consulting

Jan 2005Jan 2007

Stackforce found 100+ more professionals with Executive Coaching & Leadership & Transformation Facilitator

Explore similar profiles based on matching skills and experience