Milestones
BIRTH
Born at Phagwara in Punjab. My parents deprived me of saying born and brought up in Shimla.
SCHOOL DAYS
I had a wonderful childhood in the beautiful serene environment of the Queens of Hill Stations. Perfect educational foundation at Loreto Convent School, Shimla.
WEAKNESS IS STRENGTH
Branded as a 'Talkative' child by my teachers. I still love talking and get paid for it now. In Grade 5, as the only boy among 18 girls, was totally dominated by them and they made my life miserable.
A SCHOOL PREFECT
Joined St Edward's School at Shimla, a boy's school. "What a Relief". Soon in 12 months, progressed to my dream school - Sainik School Kapurthala and excelled here too.
TURNING POINT
Joining the National Defence Academy was my proudest moment. In 1969 after passing the NDA with flying colors joined the Indian Military Academy (IMA).
THE BIG DAY OF MY LIFE
Commissioned as Second Lieutenant by President of India, Dr. Zakir Hussain. My first step into my professional career was joining my ‘Paltan’ (Battalion) 2 BIHAR in Sikkim (Nathula).
TWISTS & TURNS
Transferred to ASC on Medical Grounds. Joined my battalion at Jalandhar. A year and half later, inducted into training as 'Instructor' in Army School of Mechanical Transport (ASMT) and realised my passion.
FAMILYHOOD
Through the columns of Hindustan Times, I found my soulmate. Got married to Anita Sawhney. Blessed with Sonika, God's great gift. I was so keen to have a daughter.
LIVING THE ARMY DREAM
Went to Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. Aneesh was born, another blessing. Posted to 629 Transport Company Asc, Delhi Cantt. Enjoyed every moment of living my dream.
I M POSSIBLE MOMENTS
Conducted Services Basketball Championship with its first ever Live Doordarshan Telecast. Earned the title, ‘The guy who can Do Impossible Things'. Conducted major events for AWWA. Attended Higher Command Course.
FINALLY A BRIGADIER
Promoted to the rank of Brigadierand was posted in Udhampur. In 1996, took over as Commandant ASMT, Bangalore and later , in 1998 joined ARTRAC (Army Training Command, Shimla).
HUNG UP MY UNIFORM
Appointed as Chairman of Army School Bareilly and in six months transformed it. Received a lot of love from students and parents. Can't say that for teachers. Stepped out of the Army after 34 years of distinguished service to the nation.
FACILITATING EMPOWERMENT
I took a decision to become an educator. Earned my B Ed degree at the age of 54 years. Set up Empower Activity Camps at Kolad, near Mumbai. Again I proved Nothing is Impossible.
GOING GLOBAL
Conducted my first international training in Singapore. Participated in the International Conference of Association of Experiential Learning at Las Vegas, USA. Became the first Indian to present a workshop here.
A NEW TRANSFORMATION
After a successful decade at Empower Camps, charted new independent mission. Launched my first signature workshop TTST in Mumbai. Did 8 TTSTs PAN India.
MY PURPOSE GETS STRONGER
Mission 5. My dream to chisel 5 National level trainers continued, new TTST modules launched. Also launched my first book ‘Design your Life’. Celebrated Independence Day 2017 by launching the NEW website.
PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER
I entered the multi-billion dollar industry of professional speakers. As Time Investment Strategist, I started propagating my mission of creating a time-conscious society.
TEDX SPEAKER
I delivered my first TEDx Speech at TEDxHCST on 24 February 2019. I spoke on the topic "What Army Taught Me About Time."
MILLION DOLLAR SECOND LAUNCHED
My second book and a massive step forward in my mission - Million Dollar Second was launched in the month of September 2019.
GLOBAL RECOGNITION
I added more books to my writing portfolio with great global reception along with Million Dollar Second becoming an International Bestseller.
CENTENARY PREMIER
The hundredth episode of my YouTube Series - The Time Brigadier aired live to a worldwide audience. Watch at https://youtu.be/L8Om_HtPrtM
LAUNCHED NEW DIGITAL PROGRAMS
While the world was struggling with the pandemic, we were helping the community ramp up their success with our new and updated signature programs - TMP, TTOT, SiGi. Details can be found in the Programme menu.
witnessed a steep rise in the growth as a global Speaker
Hall of Fame Award, PSAI; Keynote at MAPS, Kuala Lumpur; CSP at Global Speakers Summit, Bali; Business Leaders Excellence Award at CXO 2.0, Dubai; 4th TEDx Talk – TAPMI; Spoke in Kazakhstan; Leadership Visionary Award at the CXO 2.0 Conference, Dubai.