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Malavika Kishore

Passionate and experienced Career and Life Coach committed to helping clients achieve personal and professional growth. Skilled in providing personalized coaching services and developing individualized plans to meet client’s needs. Dedicated to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all aspects of coaching.

Malavika Kishore brings a wealth of knowledge and a nurturing spirit to her writing, drawing from her experience as a Librarian at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Kabirdham District, Chhattisgarh. Beyond her role in the library, she is a certified career and life coach, with professional affiliations including the Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA), the National Career Service (NCS), and the Career Counselling Institute (CCI). Malavika’s unique blend of educational guidance and life coaching expertise informs her compassionate and insightful contributions to the field of personal development.

Malavika Kishore’s multifaceted background as a distinguished academician, practicing librarian, teacher, researcher, homemaker, and counselor has shaped her into a well-rounded and accomplished professional. Her diverse roles have not only enriched her knowledge and expertise but also equipped her with the skills to make a significant impact in various spheres.

As an experienced counselor, Malavika has played a pivotal role in reforming society through her guidance and support. She understands the importance of addressing mental health issues, providing emotional assistance, career guidance and counseling and helping individuals navigate through life’s challenges. Her empathetic approach enables her to create a safe space for individuals to express themselves freely and seek guidance without judgment.

In her current position as a librarian at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti), Malavika continues to make a difference by managing resources that foster intellectual growth among students. By curating an enriching collection of books and digital materials, she empowers students with knowledge and encourages them to explore diverse subjects.

Vision

For all people to reach their self-actualized potential so that they can live a purposeful, successful and happy life.

Mission

To support and empower all in
achieving professional
growth, personal growth,
fulfillment and success in various
aspects of their life and career.

🎓 Academic Qualifications

  • B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry, & B.Ed
  • M.Sc. (Chemistry)
  • M.L.I.Sc. – University of Delhi
  • UGC (NET) in Library and Information Science
  • PG Diploma in Guidance & Counseling – Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
  • IC3 Career Counseling Certification Course

Strengths: Leadership, Empathy, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Resilience
Skills: Active Listening, Communication, Coaching, Mentoring, Training, Management, Digital Literacy

🏆 Awards & Recognitions

  • Global Teacher Award (2021)

  • Career Advisor of the Year (2022) – National Career Counseling Network

  • Ek Naari Award (2023) – For contributions to education and women empowerment

  • Women Librarian of the Year (2024) – Raj Square Charity Foundation

  • Innovative Reading Program Award (2024) – MRIIS Faridabad

  • Best Research Paper Awards (2024 & 2025) – Manav Rachna International Conferences

  • Innovative School Librarian Award (2025) – Hridhayam Social Welfare Society, Pune

⭐Professional Memberships

Certified Career Counselor
National Career Service (NCS)
Indian Library Association (ILA)
Indian Counseling Association (ICA)
Counsellors Council of India (CCI)
Psychological Forum Chhattisgarh (PFC), InSPA, IATLIS, ASLIP
Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA)
Association of Professional Career Counselors of India (APCCI)
Indian Association of Life Skills Education (IALSE)

⤷💼 Professional Experience

CBSE Resource Person for Capacity Building Program for teachers teaching “Library and Information Science” on 11th June 2024 (Online mode).

Conducted Career Opportunities Workshop for Grade 12 students, Govt. Higher Sr. Sec. School, Kabirdham (09 Feb 2024).

Guest Speaker – International Women’s Day (08 Mar 2024), Webinar on ‘Challenges and Solutions for Work-Life Balance’ by CGLA

Invited Speaker – ‘Career Exploration and Emotional Well-being’, Gopal Narayan Singh University, Bihar (08 Mar 2024).

Initiated Career Counseling Cell in the Library, JNV Kabirdham.

Conducting of 1:1 Career Counseling sessions for School students.

Career Guidance Sessions for students of grades X- XI-XII of JNV Kabirdham, C.G on 25th of Sept, 2023.

Career Counseling Session for Grades 11& 12 in Abhyuday School, Kawardha, Chhattisgarh on 27th July 2022.

Sessions on Time Management, Life skills, Career Selection after 10th grade conducted in JNV Kabirdham, Chhattisgerh in this current session.

Conducted Webinar on Career Readiness and Life Skills for Grade 9th and 10th of Punjab Public School, Barnala, Punjab on 20th Jan 2022.

Workshop for Class X students on the topic” Career Selection and Choice of Streams” on 15th June 2021.

Acted as a Resource person for Newly Recruited Librarians in NLI Chandigarh on 19th May’18.

Conducted workshop on CAREER DEVELOPMENT for students of XI-XII of neighboring schools in JNV Barnala, Punjab on 20th April’18.

Acted as a Resource person in In-Service course for teachers on Adult Education Program (AEP) at JNV School in July 2014.

Acted as a Resource person in In-Service Course on topic “Library Resources” at JNV School on 19th July 2012.

Acted as a Resource person in Orientation Course of Lab. Attendants; topic undertaken “Self Esteem” in PPT.

🎯 Expertise

  • 👥 Career Counseling & Guidance (students, parents, schools)

  • 🛠️ Workshops & Seminars (Life Skills, Stream Selection, Personality Development)

  • 📚 Library & Digital Resource Management

  • 📜 Research in Education, AI in Libraries, and Student Well-being

  • 👩‍🏫 Mentoring & Teacher Training (Certified Counselor: NCS, ICA, CCI)

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