Raising awareness of mental health and building emotional strength was a topic that seldom received attention two decades ago. Topics like these were considered taboo and a stigma for those who experienced mental health issues. People have continued to live their lives on autopilot, with little or no guidance on how to improve their mental health.
Born April 14, 1984 and known as Sangharsh S. Daithankar in his early days, Dr Paras has been an exceptional person on mission (since his teens). He grew up in a modest environment and was always eager to explore the intricacies of the human mind. His thirst for knowledge was endless, so he plunged into earning a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counseling at IBMS, Chittor (2008-2010). This gave him the knowledge to broaden his own understanding of the human mind while learning complex philosophies and their application in counseling. He quickly followed this up with a PGDM in Business Administration and Management at the Merc Institute of Management (2010-2012). He simultaneously enrolled in the Executive Program in Human Resource Management with the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (2011-2012) while studying for a Masters in Philosophy at the University of Pune (2009-2013). His thirst for understanding the psychology of the human mind inspired him to pursue a doctorate. in Organizational Behavior at Maharshi University of Informational Technology (2014-2018).
Dr. Paras soon realized the need for the human mind to broaden its vision in order to be able to achieve its dreams and goals. His interest in mental health and coaching grew as he had an inner vocation to be a catalyst for change in a world that was still awakening to mental health and coaching. He acquired other certifications such as Master Certified Coach (MCC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) in April 2017, and Master Practitioner (MP) from the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) in February 2018. He used coaching. strategies to transform the lives of over 1.5 lakh people and has trained over 240 coaches for ICF Coach certified programs over his 16+ years of experience.
Intrigued by the power of the subconscious, Dr Paras trained with Dr Richard Bandler to obtain a certification in neurolinguistic programming (2018-2019). He has completed 4 NLP mastery levels and now offers the power of NLP through his coaching sessions. He also explored the techniques of mindfulness and linked them deeply to the theories of Western and Eastern philosophies. He realized that these learnings, combined together, create a powerful space to initiate change within.
Dr Paras founded a coaching company named “Matrix” in 2016 while creating a non-profit organization named “Tava-Mitram”. With his growing popularity and presence across the world, Dr Paras offers free group coaching for mental health, especially to those who do not have access to
personal improvement. He sees this as an expression of gratitude for being able to continue his learning despite humble beginnings. Her vision of building an emotionally strong world continues with her exploration of continuing education and international certifications. Today, Dr Paras is firmly established as a leading coach and mentor. He has come a long way since his life in Mumbai to inspire people around the world. This in itself is a testament to the power of using the techniques of the mind to overcome challenges while mastering life.
Dr Paras is also a proud recipient of international awards. His most recent award is the prestigious “Global Coach of the Year Award” from EMCC (2019-2020), Paris. He is also the recipient of the “Young Leader Award” awarded by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for the year 2018, United States. He was awarded the title of “Mindfulness Coach of the Year” by the World HRD Congress, Mumbai (2018-2019) and the “Mentor Coach of the Year” by the Golden Globe Tigers, Malaysia in 2018.
Dr Paras currently resides in Pune, (Maharashtra) India, while continuing to inspire, empower and transform individuals around the world. Dr. Paras recently founded ‘Dr.
Paras Wellness Pvt. Ltd ‘to expand the scope of coaching, counseling, training, mentoring,
mental health, and more.
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