Shayamal is a Sports Scientist & Performance Coach whose experience of more than a decade in high performance sporting environments speaks volumes about his expertise in helping identify and hone the winning traits in people. As a Sports Scientist, he has worked with various sports teams and high profile athletes to enhance those invisible parameters that add up to the 0.5% that gives them a competitive advantage in a high performing environment. Drawing inspiration from the sports world, Shayamal can help your organisation develop a positive mindset, a culture of innovation and the adaptability that is needed to keep your business agile in a competitive environment.

Sport is enveloped by a relentless pursuit for perfection. It is this drive that has honed Shayamal’s observations and experiences, which enable him to present valuable and sustainable lessons not only to sportspersons, but also to corporate houses. Some of his key focus areas include: maximising focus, team building, adapting your leadership style for greater impact, adaptability and innovation, creating a culture of excellence, fast tracking accountability and trust, developing a team vision, and handling pressure.

Shayamal is also the Founder & Managing Director of HEAL Institute, a Sports Medicine and High Performance Institute in Mumbai, India. He was the recipient of the INK fellowship in 2013, and Sports Chair to the Australia India Youth Dialogue. He passion for academics has led to him being on the advisory and peer review committees on many scientific journals and publications.

He is an avid ultra-marathon runner, cyclist and mountaineer. His latest project will see him run marathons on every continent and summit the seven highest peaks on each continent.

Shayamal is also the Technical & Bowling Coach of Kings XI Punjab. He focusses on training the players on technical and mental skills to perform under pressure.