S. Manimaran
Professional Trainer Profile
Satkunanathan
Manimaran
Soft Skills Trainer  ·  Psychologist  ·  Educator  ·  CEO, KU Education
MSc Applied Psychology & Behaviour Change
MBA (UK)
BA (Hons)
PGDip Psychology
Dip. Counselling Psychology
PFA-Psy (UK)  |  TESOL (UK)
Executive Summary
A Multi-Dimensional Force in Human Development

Satkunanathan Manimaran is a distinguished soft skills trainer, applied psychologist, and education entrepreneur with over 25 years of cross-sector experience spanning Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Malaysia. Combining rigorous academic credentials in psychology and behaviour change with deep corporate and entrepreneurial experience, he brings a uniquely evidence-based, outcome-driven approach to professional development. As Director and CEO of KU Education — Jaffna's first dedicated soft skills training centre — he has empowered thousands of corporate employees, graduates, and professionals to perform with confidence, clarity, and purpose. His training is delivered with equal fluency in Tamil, English, and Sinhala mediums.

25+
Years Experience
60+
Skills Modules
3
Countries Active
1000s
Corporate Trainees
Core Competencies
Skills Delivered to Corporate & Institutional Clients
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Leadership Development
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Behavioural Change & Attitude
Business Etiquette & Grooming
Stress & Anger Management
Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
Team Building & Collaboration
Time & Self Management
Motivation & Goal Setting
Presentation & Public Speaking
Creative Thinking & Innovation
Cognitive Behavioural Techniques
Sales & Customer Care Excellence
Career Planning & Development
Positive Psychology Practices
Assertiveness & Resilience
Decision Making & Problem Solving
Career Highlights
A Career Across Industries
  • Director / CEO
    KU Education – Centre for Further Education, Jaffna, Sri Lanka
  • Psychology Lecturer
    Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy (SIBA), Sri Lanka
  • Consultant Psychologist
    Retained by multiple corporate organizations across Sri Lanka for psychological consultancy and human development advisory
  • Psychotherapist & Positive Psychologist
    GlowingMetta.com | Northern Psychological Research Institute, Jaffna
  • CEO & Operations Head
    Multiple Technology Companies – Sri Lanka & Malaysia
  • Professional Technology Blogger
    Strategic partnerships with Nokia and major tech brands
  • Senior Educator & Trainer
    Higher Education Institutions — Sri Lanka, Singapore & Malaysia
  • Member, Megaluts Solutions SDN BHD
    Malaysia — Regional education and corporate training network
Approach & Methodology
Evidence-Based, Transformational
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) applied to workplace performance
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI) for lasting behaviour change
  • Positive Psychology frameworks for resilience and well-being
  • Mindfulness-integrated training design
  • Customised modules tailored to sector and audience
  • Bilingual/trilingual delivery (Tamil, English, Sinhala)
  • Programmes co-developed with medical professionals for psychological fidelity
  • Interactive, experiential workshop methodology
Delivery Formats
How Mr. Manimaran Trains
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Corporate Workshops
Half-day, full-day or multi-day intensive programmes for corporate teams, banks, garment and service industries.
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Academic & Graduate Programmes
G-Aspire professional skills development programme for fresh graduates and university students.
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NGO & Community Programmes
Offers workshops for CBOs and the workforce of Non-Governmental Organizations. Has closely collaborated with clients including World Vision, CEB, SOND, and SWAD.
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Psychology & Counselling
Individual and group psychotherapy through GlowingMetta.com, focusing on positive psychology and CBT.
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Tailored Corporate Solutions
Bespoke programmes developed around specific organisational challenges, culture, and KPIs.
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Online & Multilingual Content
YouTube content and digital outreach in Tamil psychology and self-development via @TamilPsychology.
Academic Credentials
Qualifications
1
MSc – Applied Psychology & Behaviour Change
Postgraduate | United Kingdom
2
MBA – Master of Business Administration
United Kingdom
3
BA (Hons) – Bachelor of Arts with Honours
4
PGDip – Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology
University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
5
Diploma in Counselling Psychology
6
PFA-Psy – Psychological First Aid
United Kingdom
7
TESOL – Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
United Kingdom
Geographic Reach
Countries of Engagement
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Sri Lanka
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Singapore
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Malaysia
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United Kingdom
Selected Clientele
Trusted by Leading Institutions

Over the course of his career, Mr. Manimaran has been engaged by a diverse portfolio of high-profile clients spanning government utilities, healthcare, international development, academic institutions, and faith-based organisations — a testament to his cross-sector credibility and adaptability as a trainer and consultant.

Energy Sector
Ceylon Electricity Board
National utility — call centre & staff development
Healthcare
STS Eye Hospital
Medical staff professional development
International NGO
World Vision
Leadership & CBO workforce training
Development Organisations
SWOD & SOND
Community workforce capacity building
Higher Education
SIBA Campus
Academic institution — psychology lecturing
Education Sector
100+ Government & Religious Schools
Island-wide student & staff development programmes
In addition to the above, Mr. Manimaran has served as a retained Consultant Psychologist for a growing number of corporate entities and has delivered programmes to institutions across the government, private, and voluntary sectors — many of which prefer to remain confidential.
In Action
Workshop Gallery