Asian Star- Dr Nayanika Singh

Native Village/Country

I belong to Hoshiarpur (Punjab) India. However, I was born in Ludhiana.

Your early education

I did schooling from “The Lawrence School Sanawar”, (Himachal Pradesh, India), Batch of 1996 and graduated from Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh (Batch of 1999).

I completed Masters in Psychology (2001) from Panjab University, Chandigarh, India and obtained Doctorate in Psychology from Punjabi University Patiala, India (2017).

Your career advancement initiatives, volunteer work and present occupation

I begun my career as an Assistant Professor in reputed colleges of Chandigarh such as Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-42, Chandigarh and DAV College, Sector-10, Chandigarh.

I am a psychologist with 22 years of experience in varied domains such as teaching, research, counselling, training, mentoring and coaching people from varied domains of life. I am also on the editorial board of reputed Journals of Medcrave Publishing House, CA, USA such as MOJAAB, MJPCP, and Mecrave Journal of Public Health.

Then moved on to live my passion as a career in Behavioural Training as a faculty heading, the Behavioral Division at the reputed state ATI Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Chandigarh, Government of Punjab from 2019 to June, 2024 that deals with the trainings of the IAS, PCS and Punjab State Officers.

Presently I am working as a Mental Health Consultant and Psychologist with Shiksha Bhavishyayaan, Chandigarh and am empanelled with reputed organizations such as Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, NITTR, NACIN, Chandigarh, Chitkara University, Rajiv Gandhi National Law University, Patiala, Paul Merchant Ltd, Kesari Foundation, SBI Bank (L& D) and many other Corporate and Educational institutions of the tricity for rendering life skills and behavioral trainings.

I try my best to counsel and help people for their personal and professional development voluntarily as well as a way to give back to the society.

Till present I have been blessed to be able to conduct 2000+ trainings, number of webinars and internship programmes at the National, State and individual level and trained over 4000+ people from varied domains.

Your regret in Life

I am a person who believes in God and takes each day as it comes and try my best to make every moment count. I have no regrets, but only blessings to count as each day progresses. I believe in myself and higher spiritual forces that help me become the best version of myself.

I am truly blessed to have lovely parents, sibling and family a loving, supporting and caring husband.

Pick any one of the best achievements

 I believe each day is a blessing of the almighty and being alive is the biggest gift and achievement I can think of.

However, when I cleared my UGC (NET) exam in Masters first year in 2000, I find that one such achievement that still motivates me.

Any comments on modern culture

I believe change is the law of nature and we must accept that willingly. However, Old is Gold as we must never forget our roots and where we belong to. Assimilation of modern culture with traditional values is what I suggest to the present generation. There is a great need to value our rich Heritage and Culture and ethically and morally respect our elders and older generation and accept their advice willingly.

hat brought you success?

Faith in the almighty, unconditional support from my loved ones and faith in my own ability. I believe that persistence, patience, positive attitude and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success. 

Are you willing to help upcoming professionals and how?

Yes Of course. I try and do it each day through my profession of being a psychologist.

Your message for Canadians of Asian Origin

Live in the moment and make every moment count. Seek blessings of the divine and your loved ones each day, respect your Cultural and Heritage and be proud of it and make it a point to transmit it to the coming generations.

Make use of technology wisely. You control technology, rather than technology controlling you.

Last of all I believe in the motto of my school “Never Give in”.