{"id":584,"date":"2017-03-07T10:55:50","date_gmt":"2017-03-07T10:55:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ejdynamics.com\/?page_id=584"},"modified":"2025-07-20T14:39:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T14:39:20","slug":"meet-the-trainers-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ejdynamics.com\/?page_id=584","title":{"rendered":"Lead Trainer\/Coach"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Lead Trainer &amp; Coach<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Gerald Raj Sundram<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><strong>Life Skills Development Specialist<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> Behavioral Consultant (<em>IML, U.S.A)<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4>(HRDF Certified Trainer)<\/h4>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"704\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/ejdynamics.com\/?attachment_id=704#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ejdynamics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/DSC_1843.jpg?fit=2567%2C2567&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2567,2567\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3200&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1481368794&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;48&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;3200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.1&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_1843\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ejdynamics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/DSC_1843.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ejdynamics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/DSC_1843.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-704\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ejdynamics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/DSC_1843-300x300.jpg?resize=225%2C225\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ejdynamics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/DSC_1843.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ejdynamics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/DSC_1843.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ejdynamics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/DSC_1843.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ejdynamics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/DSC_1843.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ejdynamics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/DSC_1843.jpg?resize=120%2C120&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ejdynamics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/DSC_1843.jpg?resize=105%2C105&amp;ssl=1 105w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ejdynamics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/DSC_1843.jpg?resize=570%2C570&amp;ssl=1 570w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ejdynamics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/DSC_1843.jpg?resize=380%2C380&amp;ssl=1 380w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ejdynamics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/DSC_1843.jpg?resize=285%2C285&amp;ssl=1 285w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ejdynamics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/DSC_1843.jpg?w=2340&amp;ssl=1 2340w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Gerald has 17 years of training experience with adult learners on various topics for different industries. He has conducted more than 600 workshops on Personal Development topics, Soft Skills, Self-Management, Emotional Well-being and a variety of other areas for adult learners.<\/p>\n<p>He has managed and been involved in various academic activities and implementation activities at Taylor\u2019s University for 7 years, towards enhancing Emotional Wellbeing &amp; Personal Development as a Life Skills Development Specialist. He also currently runs various programs for University Students and Educators.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to education, Gerald had spent 7 years in the logistics and supply chain industry holding various roles in organizations such as APL-NOL Shipping, Kuehne +Nagel (M) Sdn Bhd, Flextronics Malaysia and Siemens Malaysia.<\/p>\n<p>He has been actively passionate in empowering young people with relevant and necessary skills and tools to achieve their maximum potential in life. His expertise are in creating and developing customized programs that meet the needs of the trainees and learners based on specific and measurable learning outcomes with an average evaluation 9.2\/10 for his training sessions.<\/p>\n<p>His corporate clients include those from the service and hospitality industry, education, insurance, banking, finance, learning &amp; development, entertainment &amp; event management, GLC\u2019s, waste management and human resources.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><strong>TYPES OF SESSIONS CONDUCTED&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ol>\n<li>Personal Development &amp; Self Understanding<\/li>\n<li>Use of Psychometric Tools in Personal Continuous Development<\/li>\n<li>Self- Discovery&nbsp; and Understanding of Personal Competencies<\/li>\n<li>Motivation and Self Development<\/li>\n<li>Life Skills Coaching &amp; Mentoring<\/li>\n<li>Implementation and roll-out of small support group&nbsp; structures to enhance Personal Development &amp; Emotional Wellbeing<\/li>\n<li>Environment, Health, Safety &amp; Security<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><strong>WORKSHOPS &amp; TRAINING TOPICS CONDUCTED<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>1. Personal Development Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Self-Management\n<ul>\n<li>Time Management<\/li>\n<li>Emotional Wellbeing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Self- Development\n<ul>\n<li>Motivating Yourself<\/li>\n<li>Envisioning Success<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Creating a Personal Development Plan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Personality Assessment &amp; Consultation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Understanding Personalities<\/li>\n<li>Personality Assessment &amp; Analysis (DIEP &amp; CREDO Personality Profiling)<\/li>\n<li>Managing People &amp; Personalities<\/li>\n<li>Improving Relationships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. The Art of Reflective Thinking<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Self- Reflection &amp; Reflection for Development<\/li>\n<li>Whole-Life Reflections &amp; Affirmations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. &nbsp;Emotional Intelligence<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic Emotional Intelligence<\/li>\n<li>Emotional Intelligence for Leadership<\/li>\n<li>Emotional Intelligence at the Workplace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5.&nbsp; Critical Thinking &amp; Problem-Solving Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>6.&nbsp; Strategic Management Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>7.&nbsp; <\/strong><strong>Leadership &amp; Managing People <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>8.&nbsp; Performance Excellence at the Workplace<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>9.&nbsp; Conflict Resolution &amp; Conflict Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Managing Change<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Individual Changes &amp; Adaptation Skills<\/li>\n<li>Managing Organisational Changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>11. &nbsp;Teamwork &amp; Motivation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Teamwork Integration for Organizations<\/li>\n<li>Teambuilding based on Training Needs Analysis<\/li>\n<li>Mobilizing the Power of Teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>12. &nbsp;Learning Styles &amp; Learner Preferences Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic Learning Styles &amp; Learning Methods<\/li>\n<li>Advanced Learning Styles, Conditions, Contents &amp; Mode with Specific Learning Strategies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>13.&nbsp; Facilitator \/Moderator Training Skills \/ TTT Module<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Managing A Learning Session &amp; Learner\/ Audience Management<\/li>\n<li>Navigating High Energy and Low Energy Emotions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>14.&nbsp; Understanding &amp; Creating Training Needs Analysis (TNA)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>15.&nbsp; Interpersonal Communication Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic Communication in English<\/li>\n<li>Presentation Skills<\/li>\n<li>Public Speaking &amp; Audience Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>16.&nbsp; KPI\u2019s, Goal Setting and Task Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>17.&nbsp; <\/strong><strong>Customer Service and Customer Management<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>18.&nbsp; <\/strong><strong>Project Management Fundamentals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>19.&nbsp; The Art of Reflective Thinking<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Self- Reflection &amp; Reflection for Development<\/li>\n<li>Whole-Life Reflections &amp; Affirmations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>20.&nbsp; Formal Writing for Business Purposes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Business Proposal &amp; Report Writing<\/li>\n<li>Formal Correspondence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Training modules on other topics can be crafted based on required Learning Outcomes\/ Training Needs Analysis (TNA) Analysis\/ Client Objectives<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><strong>CERTIFICATIONS &amp; RECOGNITION<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>2016: Certified Moderator, Facilitator and Trainer for Small Support Group Structures, Taylor&#8217;s University<\/p>\n<p>2016: Certified Basic Mindfulness Practitioner<\/p>\n<p>2016: Presenter at Taylor\u2019s Holistic Education Symposium 2016.<\/p>\n<p>2015: Taylor\u2019s University Teaching &amp; Learning Expert, Taylor\u2019s University<\/p>\n<p>2015: Recognition of Contribution by President Barack Obama &amp; Embassy of the United States of<\/p>\n<p>America for Delegates of Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative.<\/p>\n<p>2014: Taylor\u2019s Education Group: Group CEO\u2019s Award 2014<\/p>\n<p>2014: Certified Behavioural Consultant, IML, USA.<\/p>\n<p>2014: Presenter at Taylor\u2019s 7<sup>th<\/sup> Teaching &amp; Learning Conference &#8211; Holistic Education: Enacting Change<\/p>\n<p>2011: Certified Trainer by Malaysian Human Resource Ministry. (Reg No: TTT 5710)<\/p>\n<p>2011: Train the Trainer, Jabatan Pembangunan Sumber Manusia, Malaysia<\/p>\n<p>2011 : Kursus Keselamatan Kebakaran, Balai Bomba &amp; Penyelamat, Subang Jaya<\/p>\n<p>2010: Fire Warden Course, Construction &amp; Industrial Safety Training Centre, Malaysia<\/p>\n<p>2010: CREDO Personality Profile, (Profiling, Career &amp; Competency Development, &amp; Talent Management)<\/p>\n<p>2009: Emotional Intelligence at Work, Centre for Continuing Professional Education, Taylor&#8217;s University<\/p>\n<p>2007: Certified Unit Trust Consultant (Federation of Malaysian Unit Trust Managers)<\/p>\n<p>2005: Flextronics Technology Certified Materials Management Planner<\/p>\n<p>2004: MASKargo International Air Freight Cargo Handling and Management<\/p>\n<p>2003: Royal Malaysian Customs Import &amp; Export Trading Requirements, Certificate<\/p>\n<p>2003: B.A. Hon&#8217;s International Business Administration. <em>University of North Northumbria \u2013 <\/em><em>Newcastle, England<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><strong>TESTIMONIALS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><em>Gerald is known to conduct trainings that are interesting and interactive, and students and staff testimonials speak for the quality of his work. He has a unique way of infusing humor into learning while having a very energetic, lively and strong presence.<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Professor Dr.&nbsp; Musthak Al-Atabi (FIMechE)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Pro Vice-Chancellor, Strategy, Taylor\u2019s University<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>I had the pleasure of attending a session by Gerald Raj and I found him as a person who gets involved with people and get them to open their minds. His approach was dynamic, down-to-earth, interactive as well as interesting. He is a great conversationalist and his leadership skills and his ability to work with a team are his assets. Anyone attending his sessions will have a great wealth of knowledge to take back. He is an asset to any organization.<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Dr. Latha Ravindran,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI came to know Gerald Raj as a trainer and facilitator from Taylor\u2019s PODZ workshops.&nbsp;<\/em><em>Gerald has the amazing ability to engage with audiences from diverse backgrounds and age groups.&nbsp;<\/em><em>He has the skills and intuition to guide, inspire, motivate and uplift participants to achieve noble objectives while being mindful of their own limitations and true intentions.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Sarah Abedi Abdullah<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Gerald is one of the most positive and energetic trainer I have ever met especially in the field of developing one\u2019s Emotional Intelligence.<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Dr. Siow Chun Lim<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cGerald is a dynamic trainer who is full of passion and energy. One of the best I have ever encountered in all my years of attending many trainings.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Douglas Tong Kum Tien<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201c<\/em><em>Thanks for your passion to motivate our students, and helping them planning their study goals\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Associate Professor Dr. Mohammad Hosseini Fouladi<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><strong>PUBLICATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Kahl &amp; G.R. Sundram (2015), <strong><em>Are Students Pursuing Higher Education Aware of Personal Development Planning and Its Importance? A Pilot Study at Taylor\u2019s University<\/em><\/strong><em>, <\/em>[Springer Science+Business Media Singapore 2015],<em> Taylor\u2019s 7th Teaching and Learning Conference 2014 Proceedings<\/em>, DOI 10.1007\/978-981-287-399-6_13<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lead Trainer &amp; Coach Gerald Raj Sundram Life Skills Development Specialist Behavioral Consultant (IML, U.S.A) (HRDF Certified Trainer) Gerald has 17 years of training experience with adult learners on various topics for different industries. He has conducted more than 600 workshops on Personal Development topics, Soft Skills, Self-Management, Emotional Well-being and a variety of other<\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ejdynamics.com\/?page_id=584\" class=\"themebutton\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"spay_email":""},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P8Qvdw-9q","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ejdynamics.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/584"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ejdynamics.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ejdynamics.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ejdynamics.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ejdynamics.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=584"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/ejdynamics.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/584\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1328,"href":"https:\/\/ejdynamics.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/584\/revisions\/1328"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ejdynamics.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}