Author · Speaker · Trainer

Turning subject experts into confident trainers.

Twenty years of training and HR leadership, distilled into sessions that help people lead, communicate and grow.

20+years in training & HR
1,000+hours delivered
2published books
Portrait of Lucky Daftuar in a navy blazer and yellow blouse

Trusted by teams and institutions across industries

Logos of clients served, including Fidelity International, Tata Sky, Baxter, Aricent, Bayer, Thomas Cook, Wipro, ACMA, Canara HSBC Life Insurance, Lovely Professional University, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Hermes University Singapore and Mjumbe University Tanzania
20+Years in Training & HR
1,000+Man-hours Delivered
2Published Books
Live + OnlineSession Formats
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Her expertise has shaped and inspired professionals across industries.

Experience that has shaped countless professionals

Lucky brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every engagement, as a public speaker, trainer and founder of PlanMyTrainings.com. With over 20 years in training and human resources, she has held leadership roles in multinational corporations.

More than 1,000 man-hours of training on Leadership, Personal Excellence, Presentation Skills and Train the Trainer programs. She also serves as Director at Salahkaar Consultants.

Author

Be Your Own Guide

A self-help book by Lucky Daftuar.

Co-author

Enneagram – 9 Personality Types

A book on the nine personality types, co-authored by Lucky.

Expert trainer for

Programmes across soft skills, life skills and core HR topics.

Soft skills & life skills

  • Self Discovery
  • Personal Branding
  • Personal Effectiveness
  • Goal Setting
  • Time Management
  • Public Speaking
  • Presentation Skills
  • Leadership Skills
  • Mentoring & Coaching
  • Delegation Skills
  • First-time Managers
  • Communication Skills
  • Business Etiquette
  • Email Etiquette & Writing
  • Change Management
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Conflict Management
  • Customer Service
  • Team Work & Team Building

Core HR topics

  • Train the Trainer
  • Training Specialist
  • Career & Succession Planning
  • Competency Mapping

Classroom & online sessions

Interactive learning, in the room and on screen.

What participants say

Ratings, feedback and video testimonials from people who attended the sessions.

Five-star review from Deepak Kumar Patra: it was a very interactive session
Five-star review from Elizabeth Jacob: really privileged to have a wonderful session
Five-star review from Navita Trikha: great experience

Video testimonials (click to watch)

Awards & praises

Recognition from speaking and training engagements.

Collage of photos from workshops and speaking engagements
Moments from workshops and sessions over the years.
Lucky Daftuar with third-place trophies from a speaking competition
Third place, international speech contest.
RKDx Speaker Excellence Awards nomination banner for Lucky Daftuar
RKDx Speaker Excellence Awards nomination.

Credentials & recognition

Education

  • PG Diploma (HRD)1998–1999, M. S. University, Baroda
  • Master of Social Work1996–1998, M. S. University, Baroda

Certifications

  • Instructional Design & DeliveryVyaktitva
  • Certified Psychometrician and Assessor
  • Certified Competency Mapping Manager
  • Certified in DISCThomas Profiling

Publications & speaking

  • Two booksBe Your Own Guide; Enneagram – 9 Personality Types (co-author)
  • Published articlesIncluding one in Business Manager Magazine, Human Capital and Education Times
  • Papers presentedAt forums and conferences, including ISTD National Conventions
  • SpeakerAt national and international forums

Let's plan your next training.

Talk to Lucky about leadership, communication, Train the Trainer or competency mapping for your team.