Dhara Mehta

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India10 yrs 8 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in creating immersive experiences through theatre.
  • Passionate about fostering belonging and culture in organizations.
  • Experienced speaker on diversity and inclusion.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Corporate Training Specialist focused on Diversity and Inclusion.

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Skills

Core Skills

FacilitationTraining And Development

Other Skills

SpeakerTeam BuildingHolistic WellbeingDiversity & InclusionEmotional IntelligencePersonality DevelopmentCreative & lateral thinkingVolunteer EngagementTraining and Development (HR)Employee WellnessTeam MotivationCultural DiversityDiversity TrainingOnline CommunicationsDiversity

About

An Architect by training, my exploration of the performing arts began during my undergraduate years, reshaping my understanding of connection, collaboration, and culture. This journey ignited my passion for leveraging art as a transformative tool in organizations, enabling alignment, growth, and retention of talent. I specialize in creating immersive experiences through movement and theatre-based engagements, helping organizations foster a sense of belonging while aligning their teams with the organization’s vision and values. These bespoke programs offer a fresh and impactful approach to nurturing young talent and building a cohesive culture. Our innovative methodologies: • Cultivate a strong sense of commitment to organizational goals • Build visionary leaders who embody and drive organizational culture • Strengthen alignment with core values to spark innovation and adaptability • Foster inclusive environments that amplify diverse voices and collaboration I believe that belonging at work is essential for unlocking the potential of both individuals and organizations. By embedding empathy, creativity, and purpose into workplace culture, we help retain young talent, inspire innovation, and empower businesses to grow sustainably. Let’s collaborate to strengthen belonging at work and reinforce your organization’s culture. Drop me a note at info@theopposablethumb.org to start the conversation.

Experience

10 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
7 yrs 10 mos
Current Experience

Conscious planet

Volunteer

Jun 2021Dec 2024 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Hybrid

  • Participated in awareness campaigns to Save Soil both online and offline

Planet abled

Engagement & Culture Facilitator

May 2020Apr 2021 · 11 mos

  • In collaboration with Planet Abled, we are offering travel-focused accessible, and inclusive movement experiences to positively engage all, people with & without disability and the elderly.

World hrd congress

Speaker

Sep 2018Feb 2024 · 5 yrs 5 mos

The opposable thumb

Founder - Organisation Culture & Values Facilitator

Jul 2018Present · 7 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

  • Offering bespoke corporate training programs to facilitate people-centric work cultures.
  • Our soft skill trainings are experiences focused on
  • Holistic Wellbeing
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Personality Development
  • Creative & lateral thinking
SpeakerFacilitationTeam BuildingTraining and Development

Ngo

Volunteer

Jun 2018Aug 2018 · 2 mos · Mumbai Area, India

  • 2021
  • DMT for psycho-social development of children in tribal areas of Gorai & Manori with Atharva Foundation
  • 2020
  • Online Engagement to fundraise for The Feline Foundation supporting stray animals in the pandemic
  • DMT to support the wellbeing of single women at Urja, Mumbai
  • 2018
  • DMT for the elderly for Home for the Aged, Andheri
  • DMT for the adolescent girls at Snehasadan Orphan Home
  • DMT for staff and caregivers at Pratham PCVC, Dharavi
  • DMT for underprivileged children supported by Bigger Than Life
  • DMT for children at David Sassoon Industrial School, Mumbai
  • DMT for children with cancer at St. Jude's, Mumbai
  • 2019
  • Bonding Trainer for Maharashtra Police
  • 2019 - 2022
  • Creative Engagement trainer for Cancer Patients' Aid Association
Volunteer Engagement

The company theatre

Performing Artist

Jan 2018May 2018 · 4 mos

  • Worked with The Company Theatre on multiple productions in varied capacities (on & off stage).

Shapeshift

Artist

Sep 2017Dec 2018 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Handled on & off stage responsibilities for Agent Provacateur - A physical theatre production by Shapeshift.
  • Understudy
  • Front of House
  • Communication Designer
  • Backstage Management

Urban design research institute - india

Research Associate

Feb 2015Feb 2017 · 2 yrs · Mumbai Area, India

Sen kapadia architect

Junior Architect

Aug 2014Oct 2014 · 2 mos · Mumbai Area, India

Education

LABAN/Barteneiff Institute of Movement Studies with Rasikaa

Certification — Laban/Barteneiff Movement Studies

Jan 2019Jan 2019

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Post-graduate Diploma — Dance/Movement Therapy

Jan 2017Jan 2018

Urban Dance Camp

Urban Dance

Jan 2016Jan 2016

Shiamak Davar International India

Contemporary Dance

Jan 2010Jan 2014

Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute of Architecture and Environmental Studies

Bachelor of Architecture - BArch — Architecture

Jan 2009Jan 2014

Utpal Shanghvi School

SSC

Jan 1997Jan 2007

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