Councillor Sharad Kumar Jha Sharad is a company director based in Buckinghamshire. He advises and consults in human resources, communications and public relations. Sharad is highly involved in his community. He is a trustee of the Shree Jagannatha Society UK. He was Vice Chair Primary Education UK and is a true global citizen, speaking over a dozen languages. 

In addition to his day job he is also responsible for event management and guest relations for the Dr Challoner's High School Parent Association. Where he has twin daughters attending. 

In this episode you will learn:

• How and why Sharad entered the wonderful world of parent associations?


• What techniques Sharad uses to attract more parents to participate - especially dads?


• An innovative way of fundraising by combining a social gathering with an investor pitch deck style presentation conducted by the pupils. Raising money, developing pupil entrepreneur skills plus all those involved having fun.

Favourite book:

• Biographies


• Books written by Daniel Goleman