
Dr. Sujata Ives
PhD, CCC, GCDFI, OWDSI
MD, USSujata helps audiences unlock success at work and personal life with practical strategies and inspiring resilience. A bestselling author and leader with a vocal cord disability, her distinctive voice turns challenges into powerful lessons that drive growth, purpose, and lasting impact.
Dr. Sujata Ives, PhD has an extraordinary resume that puts her at the top of any list!
She has earned the highest educational degree in the world and is a certified career counselor and employment psychologist who has written three books on how to activate success and how to cultivate wisdom for work and life.
She brings her Indian identity to the stage through relevant stories, cultural constructs, and life experiences. She has a condition where her vocal cords do not close and this gives her a unique voice that audiences remember. Her knowledge and humor are in demand so book her now!
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Dr. Sujata is a proud military wife who has made nineteen global moves. You can imagine what she has seen, what she knows, and what she brings to the stage.
She is Chair of the Leadership Academy at the National Career Development Association, and received their Diversity Initiatives Award. She is treasurer of the Maryland Counseling Association and received their All-Star Award. She is Past President of the Maryland Career Development Association, Past Chair of the International Committee at the American Counseling Association, current Community Coordinator of the World Council on Intercultural and Global Competence - an arm of UNESCO, and Chair of Programs at the Asia Pacific Career Development Association.
She was even mayor during one of her military moves at La Mesa Defense Housing Facility in Monterey, CA!
Dr. Ives is the proud wife of Ret. Navy Commander Dr. Robert Ives, and mother to Raven, Bryten, Evan, & Jeff. As well as the doggies -- Orion, Khaleesi, and Brunhilda.
You will not be disappointed in hiring Dr. Sujata. Her evaluations are A+++.
Dr. Sujata Ives, PhD has an extraordinary resume that puts her at the top of any list!
She has earned the highest educational degree in the world and is a certified career counselor and employment psychologist who has written three books on how to activate success and how to cultivate wisdom for work and life.
She brings her Indian identity to the stage through relevant stories, cultural constructs, and life experiences. She has a condition where her vocal cords do not close and this gives her a unique voice that audiences remember. Her knowledge and humor are in demand so book her now!
More.....
Dr. Sujata is a proud military wife who has made nineteen global moves. You can imagine what she has seen, what she knows, and what she brings to the stage.
She is Chair of the Leadership Academy at the National Career Development Association, and received their Diversity Initiatives Award. She is treasurer of the Maryland Counseling Association and received their All-Star Award. She is Past President of the Maryland Career Development Association, Past Chair of the International Committee at the American Counseling Association, current Community Coordinator of the World Council on Intercultural and Global Competence - an arm of UNESCO, and Chair of Programs at the Asia Pacific Career Development Association.
She was even mayor during one of her military moves at La Mesa Defense Housing Facility in Monterey, CA!
Dr. Ives is the proud wife of Ret. Navy Commander Dr. Robert Ives, and mother to Raven, Bryten, Evan, & Jeff. As well as the doggies -- Orion, Khaleesi, and Brunhilda.
You will not be disappointed in hiring Dr. Sujata. Her evaluations are A+++.
"Activate Success: Tips, Tools, & Insights to Be a Leader in Your Niche"
Format: Stage, Virtual, Workshop, Training, Master Class, Personal & Group Coaching, Group Roundtable, Webinar, and Lunch/Learn. These can range from one hour, all day, or a two day professional development event.
This program is perfect for:
- Individuals
- Groups/Teams
- Organizations
The audience will leave...
How To Create Wise Leaders
Format: Stage, Keynote, Virtual, Webinar, Training, Workshop, Individual & Group Coaching, Roundtables, Master Class, Facilitator, Lunch/Learn. These can range from one hour to an all-day professional development.
This program is perfect for:
- Large Audiences
- Small Audiences
- Continous Improvement
- Employee Engagement &...
Brain Resilience in Learning and Metacognition
Format: _ minute [keynote, workshop, breakout, etc..]
This program is perfect for:
- [type of employee or situation]
- [type of employee or situation]
The audience will leave with:
- [takeaway 1]
- [takeaway 2]
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