Dr. Sandhya Arunkumar

Dr. Sandhya Arunkumar

Professor of Dentistry | Keynote Speaker | Communication Trainer

Speaking at TEDxDavangere 2026 · 27 September 2026

Dr. Sandhya Arunkumar is a keynote speaker and trainer in personal growth and communication. A dentist by training, she has spent more than 20 years as a professor of dentistry, bringing the discipline of a clinician and the patience of a teacher to everything she does.

A journey of self-discovery in her late thirties changed the direction of her work. Since then, she has led more than 500 sessions reaching over 10,000 people, from students to senior leaders, on positive communication, public speaking and mental resilience, including dedicated programmes for women. She is a certified trainer with the Indian Academy of Training and Development and a certified NLP practitioner.

Known for making complex ideas simple and memorable, Sandhya believes that self-awareness and continuous growth are the keys to unlocking potential. Her purpose is to help people recognise the greatness that already lies within them.