Siji Varghese - Leaders in Lipstick® — CEO
Siji Varghese is an internationally certified coach, TEDx speaker, and United Nations KarmaVeer Chakra Awardee with over 28 years of experience in leadership development and behavioural transformation. Recognized as a #LinkedIn Top Voice, she has facilitated 1200+ workshops for 90,000+ participants worldwide, partnering with Fortune 500 companies, global institutions, and government bodies. Her expertise spans Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, Women-Centric Programs, Change Management, and Executive Presence. Known for blending storytelling, psychological insight, and ROI-driven methodologies, Siji designs transformative learning journeys that deliver measurable impact and lasting change. 📚 Featured in Magical 40 @40 and co-author of The Corporate Women’s Little Diary, she continues to champion leadership excellence, women empowerment, and organizational growth across diverse industries including BFSI, IT, FMCG, Manufacturing, Education, and Public Sector.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Leadership Development and Coaching expert with a focus on Women Empowerment.
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Experience: 28 yrs
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Leadership Development
Career Highlights
- Internationally certified coach with 28 years of experience.
- Facilitated over 1200 workshops for 90,000+ participants.
- Recognized as a #LinkedIn Top Voice.
Work Experience
GSDC - Global Skill Development Council
Advisory Board Member (10 mos)
CXO Steps
Leadership Coach (10 mos)
CXO Gateway
Founding Jury Member (1 yr 1 mo)
Womenians Empowerment Foundation
Founding Jury Member (1 yr 1 mo)
G100: Mission Million
State Member (1 yr 5 mos)
Kerala state chair (2 yrs 2 mos)
Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD)
Managing committee member (1 yr 11 mos)
Skillsizzle Global LLP
Partner (1 yr 1 mo)
upGrad Enterprise
Consultant (3 yrs 11 mos)
Great Learning
Industry Expert (5 yrs)
TimesPro
Consultant (5 yrs)
Professional Speakers Association India
Professional Speaker (5 yrs 10 mos)
Vice President Operations (1 yr)
Lions Clubs International
Lions Certified Instructor (5 yrs 11 mos)
ROI Institute India
Director - ROI Implementation (9 yrs 5 mos)
Leaders in Lipstick®
CEO (15 yrs 5 mos)
Metamorphosys Consultrainers
Managing Partner, (5 yrs 8 mos)
Max New York Life Insurance Co. Ltd
Associate Partner (2 yrs 4 mos)
Birla Sun Life Insurance
Branch Manager (2 yrs)
ICICI Bank
Assistant Manager (4 yrs 10 mos)
Ajanta Pharma Ltd
Finance Executive (4 yrs 8 mos)
Education
Diploma in Stock market derivatives at Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies (JBIMS)
Certified in ROI framework at ROI Institute Inc.
Certified Financial Planning at International College Of Financial Planning
MBA at CENTRE FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, PUNE
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) at Mithibai College
at Our Lady of Remedy High School
