Sandi Saksena
Sandi Rich Saksena A multiple award winner I Editor I Motivator I Facilitator I Personal Finance Specialist I Advisor, ambassador & President on many international women/youth leadership platforms I Jury member for international awards
Biography
A multiple award winner Sandi Saksena is A Tor – Femtor Negotiator, Motivator, Facilitator, Arbitrator, Orator, Commentator, Moderator, …… All that and more. She offers all of the above to people who want more out of their lives …… Money, Career, Relationships, Health Wellness.
A long-time resident of the Gulf, she has lived in Kuwait, Bahrain and now in Dubai for 5 decades. Circumstances pushed her to find a job, A late entrant into the work force age 44, with no previous work experience she could not even prepare a CV!
She devotes her time and energies to her chosen career in Personal Financial Planning and has completed 25 years in the industry having qualified for MDRT several times.
She works with reputed financial services providers and law firms advising on personal financial independence, creating and protecting assets and inheritance using Insurance as a risk mitigatory. She serves as advisor, ambassador and president on various international women/youth leadership empowerment platforms and serves as selection Jury member for international wards
She is Executive Editor UAE of Celestia Britain’s 1st Work-Life Balance Digital magazine for female Entrepreneurs, and a contributor to Powerhouse Global Magazine, Executive Women ME and a blog on World is One, WION, a popular well-respected international news channel, the Nagrikfoundation.in, Bltiz India, and The Times of UAE
She hosts a podcast
‘Ignite with Sandi’ – showcasing women from all over the world- challenges, triumphs, trailblazing!
‘Off Beat’ In a world where everyone is trying to fit in and be like everyone else, it’s refreshing to see someone who is brave enough to be Off Beat and true to themselves.
Gender Male – Forging their own path
Sandi is a frequent guest speaker on radio and TV and is frequently quoted in the business pages of the of local and international publications. She is and is a sought after speaker host and moderator at International forums and conferences A mentor on Leadership, Relationships, Value of Self, Going with flow, Stay Relevant, Work Life Balance and core focus – Financial Independence & Empowerment of Women.
Professional Certifications
Chartered Insurance Institute CII UK by examination www.cii.co.uk
Level 3 (Financial planning, Insurances and Financial Services General Insurance)
Diploma Institute of administrative Management UK
Awards
Jury member for selection of applicants for awards events 2022, 2023
Woman of Substance LEGENDS!!! (DWR 2022)
Certificate of Award Life time Achievement award- Berkeley Women’s Investment Forum 2022
SHE awards VVIP Ladies in Business Global 2022
The Best Woman Entrepreneur Life- time Achievement award 2019 Berkeley Middle East
Most Empowering CEO club member 2018 by CEO Clubs International
Most Inspiring Woman of Substance Dubai Women’s Run 2018
Excellence is Corporate Leadership Award by International Sheroes Forum 2018
Women Super Achiever Award 2018 – 5th women in Leadership Congress award
Burj CEO Award 2017 CEO Clubs International London
Women Super Achiever Award 2017 – 4th women in Leadership Congress award
CEO Clubs Network (www.ceoclubsuae.com) Platinum Award in Corporate Leadership UNASCO and WILTME for supporting Women’s Initiatives and Women Empowerment in an Outstanding and Professional manner over the years
2016 Personality of the year World of Women Film Fare Middle East in recognition for valuable contribution to women in the UAE and beyond among others.
Other positions in the community
Ambassador UAE Women Empowerment World Leader Summit
Brand Ambassador Mayshad Woman
Ambassador UNGC Sustainability goals India
Founder –Laksh-ME a Trust in India focused on Financial Independence of Women
Permanent Trustee and Partner Manzil Centre for individuals with special needs www.manzil.ae
Advisory Board Member CSR UAE Actionaid
Advisor to the Board of Mrs India Globe and Ms Trans, Miss/Mr. India
Life member Worldwide Association of Female Professionals USA
Life member Athena International USA
Community Service
Health camps in association with Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists of India (www.fogsi.org) Pan India
Financial Literacy for women and Tribals in Central India in association with the NGO Mahashakti
Narbada Padh yatra Spreading Health Awareness among women in the child bearing years and building awareness on the how to be financially independent
Adventure and Spiritual seeker
Arctic Circle, Peru Macchu Picchu, Bolivia Lake Titicaca, Bhutan, Shaolin temple China, Ulluru Australia, Shambhala Mongolia, Mount Kailash Tibet x 2, Himachal Pradesh/Rajasthan/Karnataka/7 states of North East/ Uttrakhand India
Sky Diving, Rappelling, White Water Rafting, Bungee jumping, Horse riding, Mushing with the huskies
Some Media
https://youtu.be/ruI5jQFvO5M?si=k8D1Y9-UbozYeoQW
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa-vkFZMIPIsDjsTRttutqA
https://www.humansof2020.com/2020-the-year-that-was/
https://conversations-on-conscious-change.simplecast.com/episodes/from-sandi-saksena-to-sandi-rich-saksena-what-changed?fbclid=IwAR3YLDIhE2NWhZGSVRoppCMvqajW0VKBtD1zKg7zWDLzZMtMUMXMNDfY12s
https://www.wionews.com/opinions/blog-my-kailash-yatra-from-the-mundane-to-the-sublime-the-journey-within-255309
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VOheAw2apU&list=PLe6_3sNcZ7VHaTB0zWT28ADGcUMrDrKfQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwbjuvdD3pw&t=49s
https://www.thenational.ae/uae/women-of-the-uae-sandi-saksena-1.40175
https://www.masala.com/can-you-remain-this-fit-post-60-272438.html
https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-to-stay-positive-in-a-time-of-adversity-1.64986191
https://gulfnews.com/uae/coronavirus-is-working-from-home-working-you-up-in-the-uae-1.70972430
https://www.masala.com/coronavirus-tips-to-deal-with-the-financial-uncertainty-323697.html
A multiple award winner Sandi Saksena is A Tor – FemtorEditor Negotiator, Motivator, Facilitator, Orator, Moderator, …… All that and more. She offers all of the above to people who want more out of their lives …… Money, Career, Relationships, Health Wellness.
A long-time resident of the Gulf, she has lived in Kuwait, Bahrain and now in Dubai for 5 decades. Circumstances pushed her to find a job, A late entrant into the work force age 44, with no previous work experience she could not even prepare a CV!
She devotes her time and energies to her chosen career in Personal Financial Planning and has completed 28 years in the industry having qualified for MDRT several times.
She works with reputed financial services providers and law firms advising on personal financial independence, creating and protecting assets and inheritance using Insurance as a risk mitigator. She serves as advisor, ambassador and president on various international women/youth leadership empowerment platformsand, as selection Jury member for international awards
Media presence
Executive Editor UAE of Celestia Britain’s 1st Work-Life Balance Digital magazine for female Entrepreneurs
Weekly podcast Ignite With Sandi and Off Beat
Contributing writer Executive Women, the Nagrikfoundation.in, Blitz India, The Times of UAE
Frequently quoted in the Business pages of the of local and international publications and mediaa soughtafterspeaker, host, moderator, jury member at International forums and conferences.
Core focus – Empowerment of Womenthrough Financial Independence