C. Suriyaprakash
With over thirty years of experience as professor of Organisational Behaviour, Suriya is a versatile professional in various fields of people development. He’s passionately engaged in teaching, research, counselling, corporate coaching, training, facilitation, and consultancy. His credentials include international accreditation as a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (TSTA) in Organisations, Master Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Professional Certified Coach of the International Coaching Federation.
Suriya has held significant roles in the South Asian Association of Transactional Analysts (SAATA) and the International Transactional Analysis Association (ITAA), including a term as President of ITAA from 2015 to 2017. He is founder trustee of SAATA and Child First Society, and member of the advisory board of The Yellow Train School.
Recognition has followed Suriya’s contributions to the TA world. In 2013, he was honoured with the Muriel James Living Principles Award by ITAA. In 2022, he received the SAATA Service Award for his outstanding commitment to the association’s growth.
Away from academia, Suriya co-founded the Relations Institute of Development, offering Organisational Development Training and Coaching services. Using Transactional Analysis and related frameworks, he has trained managers, executives, factory employees, teachers, students, social workers, and parents. Since 2008, he has been instrumental in providing advanced training on ‘Developmental Transactional Analysis for Organisations’ – the first in India, preparing individuals for international certification.
Suriya’s influence is not limited to local shores. He’s a published author in both national and international journals and a regular presenter at conferences.
Philosophically, Suriya emphasises the significance of relationships and continuous learning with a deep sense of gratitude to all that life has to offer. He’s driven by his interest in radical transformational leadership and Vedantic studies on dharma for personal, professional and social growth, guided by universal values of realising one’s full potential, maintaining dignity, and upholding integrity.
In his leisure, you’ll find Suriya pounding the pavement in ultra-marathons or orchestrating events like TEDxJSB and conferences. He’s an avid reader, a culinary enthusiast, and an explorer of nature and new destinations.
In summary, Suriya embodies the spirit of a seasoned academician, an integrative coach, a developmental trainer, cocreative supervisor, and an individual committed to personal growth, professional excellence, and community development.
