As the Founder & CEO of Career Guide Elevate Nepal (CGEN), Pratima Adhikari Thapa is a passionate force behind one of Nepal’s emerging career development platforms dedicated to transforming how students and professionals navigate their career journeys.
With her credentials as a Master Career Coach and Certified Trainer in MTOT and Soft Skills, Pratima brings a rare combination of coaching depth, training expertise, and entrepreneurial vision. She has directly impacted the lives of over 1,000 students and professionals, guiding them to discover their strengths, clarify their direction, and take ownership of their career paths with confidence and clarity.
Her philosophy is simple yet powerful — every individual deserves the tools, mindset, and mentorship to build a career that is purposeful and fulfilling. Through CGEN, she has created a space where career guidance is not a one-time event but a transformative journey rooted in self-awareness, skill-building, and strategic action.
Pratima’s work spans career coaching, soft skills training, and professional development programs tailored for students, fresh graduates, and working professionals across Nepal. Her approach blends international coaching frameworks with a deep understanding of the Nepali professional landscape, making her guidance both globally informed and locally relevant.
Core Competencies: #Career Coaching · #Soft Skills Training · #MTOT · #Leadership Development · #Youth Empowerment · #Professional Development · #Entrepreneurship
Whether you are a student stepping into the professional world or a professional seeking your next breakthrough — Pratima is committed to walking that journey with you.

Medan Gauli is a Capacity Development Expert based in Kathmandu, Nepal. He serves as Chief Strategy Officer at ECRDP and Advisor to Khandbari Municipality (Sustainable Development Wings). He specializes in career counseling, skills development, and international education guidance, supporting individuals and institutions to thrive in a competitive global landscape.

Kripa Thapa is a BBA student majoring in Finance with a strong foundation in administration and a natural ability to connect, convince, and negotiate. She brings enthusiasm, commitment, and a people-first approach to everything she undertakes.

Tejaswi Sharma is a distinguished educator and corporate facilitator with over a
decade of experience bridging the gap between academic theory and
organizational excellence. As a dedicated communication enthusiast, Tejaswi
specializes in Managerial Communication, Conflict Management, and Negotiation
Skills, facilitating MBA programs for both national and international universities.
Beyond the classroom, Tejaswi brings a unique executive perspective to their
mentoring role, having served as the Chief Executive Officer of Nepal Spot
Exchange Limited for five years. This leadership tenure in the derivatives market
was defined by a mastery of problem-solving, people management, and a
rigorous commitment to professional ethics.
As a high-impact corporate trainer, Tejaswi transforms training and
development into a platform for individuals to exceed the limits of their
potential. She has successfully led professional development programs for
prominent institutions, including Rastriya Banijya Bank, Daraz Nepal, Hotel
Shambala, Rastriya Jeevan Beema Company Limited among others.
Core Expertise
Strategic Facilitation: Expert in delivering soft skills and leadership training for
government and private sector professionals.
Academic Leadership: Extensive faculty experience at prestigious institutions
such as Uniglobe College, Global International College, Malpi International
College, IIMS to name a few.
Executive Mentorship: Leverages former CEO and Independent Director
experience to guide emerging leaders.
Global Engagement: Frequent guest speaker and session chair for international
dialogues, including NIICE and the HULT Prize.
Tejaswi holds a Dual EMBA in International Financial Management and
International Business from Mumbai, India.