Indu Punj, Executive Director – Powering Yoga is the visionary founder of Stories Matter, is a renowned counsellor and teacher trainer with over two decades of transformative experience in education. Her innovative approach, combining empathy-driven counselling with storytelling pedagogy, has revolutionized learning environments across India.

She is post graduate in Psychology, B.Ed and PG Diploma in Counselling & Family Therapy from IGNOU (with distinction)

She has impacted thousands of young adults through counselling and workshops. She also served as Senior Counsellor for IIT Delhi’s wellness project with Disha Kiran. She has developed in association with Powering Yoga’s team and implemented the unique Teacher Enrichment Program (TEP). She has led sessions for India Today Group Media College students, TATA DEL, Maruti, Mothersons, Victora Group and universities like Punjab University, Graphic ERA, Lovely and DAV Management College.

She has rich expertise in Adolescent Counselling – addressing emotional, physical, mental, and behavioral issues, including sexual orientations, teenage pregnancy, and STDs.

Her groundbreaking work has earned her numerous awards and accolades, cementing her status as a thought leader in modern education and counselling.

Her unique blend of expertise in counselling, innovative teaching methods, and her passion for creating safe, inclusive, and technologically advanced learning environments makes her an invaluable asset to any educational initiative aiming for comprehensive student development and teacher empowerment.