Dr. Kaushik Sridhar

Testimonials

What people say after working, learning and sharing a room with Kaushik.

Across ESG advisory, consulting, coaching and mentoring, speaking, university teaching and workshops, the feedback is remarkably consistent: practical, engaging, thoughtful, energetic and grounded in real-world experience.

6Types of engagement
20+Years of professional experience
GlobalCorporate & university audiences
PracticalA recurring theme in feedback
ESG Advisory

Rigorous, practical and commercially grounded.

Clients describe Kaushik’s ESG, climate and sustainability work as technically robust, practical and decision-useful, with a consistent ability to translate complexity into clear actions for leaders, teams and organisations.

ESG advisory★★★★★

Kaushik delivered a highly focused and technically robust climate scenario analysis for Mungari. His ability to bring together complex physical and transition risk variables and translate them into operationally relevant, financially meaningful insights was impressive.

He was particularly effective in working across internal teams - helping demystify climate scenarios and clearly communicating what the analysis meant for our asset-level strategy and long-term planning. The outputs were aligned to evolving TCFD and ISSB expectations, but more importantly, they were practical and decision-useful.

I would strongly recommend Kaushik to any organisation seeking credible, actionable climate risk insights grounded in international best practice.

Tari Laatz · Evolution MiningFormer Superintendent
ESG advisory★★★★★
Kaushik provided expert guidance and leadership throughout our national climate risk assessment at Regis Aged Care. He brought a clear and methodical approach to what can be a complex area - translating climate science and policy expectations into practical, site-level insights that were meaningful for our operations and governance structures. The final risk assessment gave us clarity across our portfolio and directly informed asset planning, resilience priorities, and early disclosure readiness. Kaushik’s ability to balance rigour with pragmatism was a real strength, and he engaged effectively across senior leadership and technical teams alike. I would not hesitate to recommend Kaushik for any organisation looking to understand and manage its exposure to climate-related risks.
Michael Horwood · Regis Aged CareFormer EGM Property
ESG advisory★★★★★

We had the pleasure of working with Dr Kaushik Sridhar from Orka Advisory to deliver an ESG training series for our audit and advisory teams.

Kaushik brought great energy and insight to the sessions and was thoughtful in how he collaborated with us to shape the content to suit our people and our clients. The feedback from our team has been outstanding. The desired objective for this training has definitely been met!

Kaushik went above and beyond with any additional requests we had along the way as we all navigate this new frontier. We hope to find the opportunity to work with him again in the future.

Devon Lee / Heather Hilton · ESV Business advice & accountingPartner / Head of Brand & Experience
ESG advisory★★★★★
We engaged Orka Advisory to support BIC Consolidated on two important ESG initiatives: an ISO 26000 Gap Analysis and a Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) Supplier Assessment. Throughout both engagements, Kaushik demonstrated deep expertise in ESG, human rights and international best practice, while taking the time to understand our business and tailor his approach to our specific needs. The work was practical, thorough and highly professional. Orka Advisory provided clear, prioritised recommendations and practical roadmaps that have helped strengthen our governance and supplier due diligence processes. I would have no hesitation in recommending Orka Advisory to organisations seeking practical, commercially focused ESG, sustainability and human rights advisory support.
Laurie Minto · BIC ConsolidatedGM - ESG
ESG advisory★★★★★

Dr Kaushik Sridhar is a great career coach and workshop facilitator. Recently, Kaushik ran a Stakeholder Engagement and Negotiation workshop for the MBAs and Executive MBAs at the University of Sydney Business School as part of the Annual MBA Careers Month.

The session was very well planned with lots of activities to practice the concepts in various scenarios. It also aligned and complemented perfectly with the MBA learnings with over 50 MBAs participated in a well-structured but intense negotiation round!

I look forward to continuing working with Kaushik to bring more insightful sessions like this for the MBA community.

Betty Xiang · University of SydneyESG advisory
ESG advisory★★★★★

Dr Kaushik sridhar delivered an outstanding session on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for our Industry Venture Challenge participants.

He has a gift for making complex global issues clear, relevant, and actionable - connecting the SDGs to every level from global strategy to personal action.

Kaushik’s energy, insight, and real-world examples inspired our students to think bigger and act with purpose. I highly recommend him to anyone wanting to engage and motivate audiences around sustainability and long-term impact.

Shannon Ryan · La Trobe UniversityESG advisory
ESG advisory★★★★★
Kaushik brought a thoughtful and engaging approach to a workshop he facilitated for Diversity Council Australia. He created a warm and inclusive environment with his authentic style, kept the discussions flowing, and made sure the day was both insightful and enjoyable.
Catherine Hunter · Diversity Council AustraliaCEO
ESG advisory★★★★★
The sustainability training conducted by Dr. Kaushik Sridhar was very well received by our employees. They greatly enjoyed the session and were impressed by Kaushik’s engaging delivery of the topic. To build on the momentum from the training, we have launched an internal ESG competition to encourage staff to think creatively and actively contribute to making a difference.
Agnieszka Cole · Richmond DairiesQA Manager
ESG advisory★★★★★
I first came across Dr Kaushik when he presented at a Governance Institute of Australia conference and I was struck by his deep and genuine engagement with the audience while providing a highly insightful session on the true meaning of ESG.  So much so, that Orka Advisory was engaged shortly thereafter by Commonwealth Games Australia to develop its own ESG strategy. Dr Kaushik’s ability to translate complex ESG principles into practical, high impact initiatives was outstanding as we developed a streamlined and actionable ESG roadmap with defined targets and an aspirational vision.  His deep expertise and strategic guidance helped us navigate this complex field which enabled the buy-in of our many and varied stakeholders as he brought them along on the journey. Dr Kaushik was a pleasure to work with and he was always very flexible in his approach to meet our needs, while delivering with the utmost professionalism within our timeframe.  I highly recommend Dr Kaushik and the team at Orka Advisory, from initial strategy design to implementation and reporting, their support was invaluable.
Dianne O'Neill · Commonwealth Games AustraliaGM - Corporate
ESG advisory★★★★★
Kaushik was the perfect partner to work with our small business to help us shape our strategic vision for our business. Kaushik brings the perfect mix of theory, experience and altruism to his coaching and facilitation. He creates a safe space for teams to be their best and realise their full potential.
His ability to understand the needs and challenges of our business and adapt the workshop agenda to address those pain points was extremely valuable. He is highly organised, thorough, and detail orientated, which allows the results and outcomes of the workshops as fruitful as they can be. We can’t wait to see the results of the workshop and to work with Kaushik again in 2026 to further expand the growth potential for our business.
Paul Coniglio · Formul8Managing Director
ESG advisory★★★★★
Without hesitation I can recommend Dr. Kaushik Sridhar for his outstanding ESG consulting expertise. In supporting the development of our ESG Framework, he has excelled in three key areas: framework creation, research, and communication. Dr. Sridhar developed a scalable ESG framework tailored to our needs, aligning our operations with top sustainability standards. His thorough research and benchmarking positioning will enable us to pursue our goal of becoming an industry leader, driving our ESG initiatives forward. His exceptional communication skills ensured that complex ESG concepts were clearly understood across all levels, fostering a culture of sustainability within the organisation. Dr. Sridhar’s contributions have significantly advanced our ESG commitment and performance. I strongly recommend him to any organisation seeking to enhance their ESG capabilities.
Doug Stevenson · Daydream Home LoansManaging Director
ESG advisory★★★★★

I had the pleasure of attending a sustainability course collaboratively developed by our team at Toll and UNSW, where Kaushik served as an ESG SMEs to take us through to the learning journey. Kaushik's teaching style was exceptional, as he provided practical, real-world examples that went beyond textbook teachings. His insights were invaluable and truly enhanced our learning experience.

Kaushik also went above and beyond by helping me with networking and offering great advice and passion for the field. His dedication and expertise in sustainability are truly commendable. I highly recommend Kaushik for any role that requires a deep understanding of ESG principles and a commitment to making a positive impact.

Nanae Kii · TOLLSustainability Communications and Engagement Manager
ESG advisory★★★★★
Dr Kaushik Sridhar has continually delivered excellent training programs for us.  We are always impressed by Kaushik's expertise and his outstanding facilitation skills in delivering various programs for us on sustainability topics including on climate reporting and net zero strategies.  His engaging, practical approach always receives excellent feedback.  He is instrumental in helping our students and clients to reach their sustainability goals.  Kaushik comes highly recommended.
Elizabeth Jackson · Australian College of Business IntelligenceDomestic Recruitment Manager
ESG advisory★★★★★
Governance Institute of Australia originally engaged Kaushik to write and deliver our inaugural capability-aligned short course in ESG. As a contractor course author, he was professional, organised, and a pleasure to work with. Further to that, as a course presenter he is engaging, knowledgeable and able to draw upon his vast experience to deliver content in a way that is both accessible and at the cutting edge. We were so delighted we have since engaged him for another assignment and look forward to a long partnership with the Institute and the Governance Academy.
Sally Graham · Governance Institute of AustraliaNational Manager, Learning and Teaching
Consulting

Thoughtful facilitation. Clear outcomes.

Clients highlight Kaushik’s ability to understand context quickly, create a safe and inclusive environment, and translate complex challenges into practical next steps.

Facilitation★★★★★
“Thoughtful, engaging and inclusive. The day was both insightful and enjoyable.”
Catherine HunterCEO, Diversity Council Australia
Strategy★★★★★
“The perfect mix of theory, experience and altruism in coaching and facilitation.”
Paul ConiglioManaging Director, Tint Design
Safe space★★★★★
“He creates a safe space for teams to be their best and realise their full potential.”
Paul ConiglioManaging Director, Tint Design
Workshop design★★★★★
“Well planned, highly practical and structured around activities people could immediately apply.”
MBA careers programUniversity workshop
Tailored★★★★★
“He understood the needs of the business and adapted the workshop to the real pain points.”
Client feedbackStrategic facilitation
Coaching & Mentoring

Clarity, confidence and practical direction.

Coaching and mentoring feedback centres on Kaushik’s ability to listen carefully, challenge constructively, build confidence and turn uncertainty into practical actions, stronger decisions and a clearer sense of direction.

Coaching & mentoring★★★★★
I would recommend Kaushik's career coaching services, his approach added clarity to my career search with valuable insights and strategies that were appropriate to my professional field.
Peter KiernanCoaching & mentoring
Coaching & mentoring★★★★★
As a Career Coach Kaushik is extremely giving, and caring. I believe his main strength as a Career Coach relates to his genuine desire to uplift others by helping them find their strengths. I had great success with Kaushik’s coaching and I am sure he can do the same for you.
Maryanne NgCoaching & mentoring
Coaching & mentoring★★★★★

I had the pleasure of working with Kaushik on refining my resume for a Product Owner role, and his expertise was invaluable. His keen understanding of industry trends, and hiring expectations helped me craft a resume that effectively highlighted my strengths and experience.

Kaushik’s attention to detail, ability to tailor content for impact, and strategic insights made a significant difference in how my skills and achievements were positioned. He provided thoughtful feedback, structured my experience for clarity, and ensured alignment with industry best practices, ultimately improving my professional narrative.

I highly recommend Kaushik to anyone looking for resume guidance. His insights and structured approach and his timely response make him a fantastic resource for career advancement.

Madhu RajkumarCoaching & mentoring
Coaching & mentoring★★★★★

I had the good fortune and opportunity to work with Kaushik during my final project at AIB, and his guidance made a significant difference to both my confidence and the quality of my work.

What stood out most was his ability to break down complex academic expectations into clear, structured steps. I had consistently struggled with the “analysis” component of assignments, often receiving feedback that my work was too descriptive. Kaushik helped me understand exactly what high-quality analysis looks like and how to achieve it - from linking theory to real-world application, to structuring arguments in a way that is both critical and evidence-based.

His feedback was always detailed, practical, and directly aligned to the marking rubric. Rather than simply editing my work, he coached me on how to think, write, and approach problems at a higher level. This included strengthening my use of business theories, improving the integration of frameworks, and sharpening my overall narrative.

Beyond the technical support, Kaushik also helped rebuild my confidence. He created a supportive environment where I could ask questions openly and work through areas I found challenging without feeling overwhelmed.

As a result of our sessions, I was able to significantly improve the depth, clarity, and structure of my final project (and an impressive final mark). I highly recommend Kaushik to anyone looking to elevate their academic performance, particularly in areas such as critical analysis, research, and structured writing.

Lauren BurnsCoaching & mentoring
Coaching & mentoring★★★★★

Dr Kaushik Sridhar delivered an engaging and highly impactful Career Navigator workshop for our students at TIIS. His ability to combine real-world industry insights with practical career strategies made the session both inspiring and immediately applicable.

The workshop covered key areas such as career planning, interviewing, and networking, and was delivered in a highly interactive format that encouraged strong student participation. Kaushik’s approachable style and authentic storytelling resonated deeply with our diverse student cohort.

We received very positive feedback from students, particularly on the practical tips and confidence-building exercises that they could apply straight away.

We would highly recommend Kaushik for career development workshops and look forward to working with him again in the future.

Brasish SuwalBusiness Development Manager
Coaching & mentoring★★★★★

I'm stoked to recommend Dr. Kaushik as first his coaching capabilities and an exceptional career coach who's had a massive impact on my life, both in business and athletics. Dr. Kaushik's insights and strategic guidance have been crucial to my growth, from business ventures to my athletic career. His unique coaching approach effortlessly combines business smarts with personal development, creating a powerful synergy that's taken my performance to new heights.

What really sets Kaushik apart is how genuinely invested he is in my success. His empathetic and supportive nature creates a coaching environment that's both motivating and empowering. Throughout our interactions, I've been constantly impressed by his ability to evaluate complex situations and come up with effective strategies. His dedication to learning and self-improvement highlights his ability to excel in various careers.

During our one-on-one business coaching sessions, Kaushik showcased his active listening skills, emotional intelligence, and consistently held me accountable for my business goals. I have no doubt that he will continue to inspire and elevate everyone who has the privilege of working with him.

Peter BolCoaching & mentoring
Coaching & mentoring★★★★★

My experience with Mr. Kaushik as my coach has been very fruitful. Our goal was personal branding. He helped me in understanding the work culture in Australia. The current trends in the industry were also discussed and he took time to help me improve my linked in profile and in developing my CV.

He understood what i needed and helped me in getting them done. On the whole i am really glad he was my first mentor in Australia.

I would highly recommend any other person to take up the opportunity to connect with him and gain more insight!

Lalitha SaravananCoaching & mentoring
Coaching & mentoring★★★★★

I recently had a career coaching session with Kaushik Sridhar, and I was genuinely impressed by the focus and productivity of our hour-long conversation. From the very beginning, he demonstrated a clear understanding of my goals based on the information I had provided in the forms. He guided me through various options available to me and highlighted the specific skill sets I need to develop to remain competitive in the market.

Kaushik also gave me a comprehensive list of actionable steps to evaluate my skills and seize opportunities in my field. His advice was thoughtfully tailored to my background and the direction I aspire to pursue. For the areas where I felt uncertain, he offered practical suggestions on how to find clarity. Throughout our discussion, Kaushik created a comfortable and motivating atmosphere, which made it easy to engage.

After the session, when I reached out with additional questions, he kindly provided a thorough and insightful response. His ability to assess my personality and career trajectory was impressive, and he suggested effective strategies to help me navigate a new direction in my career. Overall, I found the experience to be incredibly valuable.

Lavanya MuraliCoaching & mentoring
Coaching & mentoring★★★★★

I had the pleasure of partnering with Dr.Kaushik for a career workshop, hosted by AIESEC Australia Ltd, and it was truly exceptional.

His session on career development, networking, interviewing skills, and personal branding was insightful; practical advice and emphasis on differentiating between soft and hard skills were eye-openers.

I highly recommend Dr. Kaushik for his exceptional ability to both inspire and guide others in their career development.

Nehemiah AngCoaching & mentoring
Coaching & mentoring★★★★★
Dr Kaushik was an excellent guest speaker at our recent AIESEC event. He brought great knowledge in regard to building your own personal brand and networking that was delivered in a very engaging manner. Definitely inspired a lot of attendants including myself to try and take on new opportunities as well as encouraging us to start our own website/blog.
Thivina EdirisingheCoaching & mentoring
Coaching & mentoring★★★★★

I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Kaushik Sridhar speak at the AICAI 2024 International Conference – STEP into the Future on the topic of “The ESG Opportunity.” His insights during the session were a testament to his depth of knowledge and his ability to inspire others.
Dr. Sridhar's tailored approach to professional growth, coupled with his expertise, provides valuable strategies and actionable insights that can make a significant impact on one’s career. His guidance fosters confidence and clarity, especially during pivotal transitions. Dr. Sridhar’s ability to empower and inspire makes him an excellent choice for anyone seeking to advance their professional goals.

The session deeply resonated deeply with me and further sparked my interest in sustainability and ESG-driven leadership, reinforcing the transformative role of accounting and business in shaping a more responsible future.

Nandini Krishna KumarSenior Lecturer
Coaching & mentoring★★★★★
I’m so grateful for Kaushik’s guidance and support. He helped me find clarity in my career direction, rebuild my confidence, and navigate my job search with a sense of focus and purpose. Kaushik’s approach to coaching is both strategic and empathetic; he listens, challenges you in the best ways, and genuinely cares about your success. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.
Elizabeth Lucchese-SotoAttorney
Coaching & mentoring★★★★★
Kaushik stood out to me with his confidence, kindness, and exceptional experience, which made me feel he was the right career coach to support me through a time of career transition. At a stage where I felt a bit lost, his structured approach, thoughtful questions, and well-prepared exercises helped me reflect on what really matters to me, challenged my assumptions about my career path, and ultimately helped me get back on track with a clear goal. I left each session feeling more motivated, focused, and inspired (and excited for the next one). Not only did Kaushik help me discover a clear direction, he also spent a generous amount of time giving me detailed feedback on my CV, LinkedIn, interviews, and more. I really valued his communication style. It is empathetic, knowledgeable, and encouraging, which made me feel supported and understood, not only during our sessions. There are only positive things to say, so I would highly recommend Kaushik as a career coach, and I would be glad to work with him again in the future, not only in a coaching capacity, but throughout my career.
Theresa BischofMBA Student
Coaching & mentoring★★★★★
I worked with Kaushik on career counselling, and I am very glad I did. He has an exceptional ability to connect with you on so many levels, making it much easier to get to know you, understand your background, and recognise your ambitions. He genuinely helps guide you towards achieving your goals. His expertise extends far beyond career advice; armed with knowledge of various industries, he can guide you effectively into them. His frameworks and action plans are very important to me, and I definitely want to put them into practice. I truly appreciate the confidence and vision-building he has instilled in me. It has been a pleasure to work with him, and I am glad to continue doing so.
Shivam KhattarMBA candidate at USYD (previously, ex-EY, Consultant
Coaching & mentoring★★★★★
Working with Orka Advisory has been genuinely transformative for our students and for Insight Academy. Kaushik brought a rare combination of strategic clarity, real-world industry insight, and practical coaching that translated immediately into student confidence and capability. The program didn’t just build skills - it helped our learners articulate their value, navigate professional conversations with confidence, and approach their careers with purpose and structure. We now have a repeatable, high-impact development model that meaningfully strengthens graduate employability.
Jose AlonsoFounder & CEO
Coaching & mentoring★★★★★

Working with Kaushik has been a highly valuable experience. His coaching combines strategic thinking, practical advice, and genuine accountability. Through our sessions, I gained greater clarity on my career direction, strengthened my leadership approach, and developed actionable strategies to achieve my professional goals.

What sets Kaushik apart is his ability to quickly understand complex challenges, ask insightful questions, and provide tailored guidance that is both practical and impactful. He brings a unique combination of executive experience, business acumen, and coaching expertise, helping me build confidence, navigate important decisions, and accelerate my professional growth.

I would highly recommend Kaushik to professionals seeking career, leadership, or business coaching.

Jeremy LeungCoaching & mentoring
Coaching & mentoring★★★★★

I had the pleasure of working with Kaushik as my coach, and the experience had a genuinely positive impact on both my professional development and personal confidence.

Kaushik brings a rare combination of strategic insight, empathy and practical guidance. He creates a supportive and trusted environment while asking thoughtful questions that challenge assumptions and encourage deeper reflection. Our conversations helped me clarify my goals, recognise my strengths and translate my thinking into practical actions.

What I valued most was Kaushik’s ability to listen without judgement while still providing honest perspectives and holding me accountable. I came away from each session with greater clarity, confidence and a stronger sense of direction.

I would highly recommend Kaushik to anyone seeking a thoughtful, experienced and genuinely invested coach to support their growth, leadership journey or career development.

Vy LuongCoaching & mentoring
Speaking

Real stories. Useful ideas. Rooms that stay engaged.

Speaking feedback highlights Kaushik’s ability to combine technical depth with storytelling, humour, practical insight and authentic audience connection across leadership, resilience, ESG, climate and purpose.

Speaking★★★★★

Kaushik’s story telling is utterly compelling.

He shared his jaw-dropping, heart-stopping, journey with our Leadership Collective Australia community, in an incredibly powerful and meaningful way.

Kaushik’s keynote is moving and engaging and will stay with audiences for a very long time.

If you are looking for a speaker on overcoming adversity, meeting challenges head on, and finding true purpose and motivation, Kaushik delivers with maximum impact.

I cannot recommend Kaushik more highly to elevate your organisation or team.

Mimi Kwa · Leadership Collective AustraliaBoard Member
Speaking★★★★★

I had the pleasure of partnering with Dr Kaushik Sridhar from Orka Advisory for a recent CFO roundtable in Geelong, focused on ESG, climate reporting, and AASB S2.

Kaushik brought a highly engaging and practical approach to a complex topic, translating regulatory requirements into clear, commercially relevant insights for senior finance leaders. His ability to connect climate risk with financial decision making really resonated with the group and sparked thoughtful discussion throughout the session.

We received excellent feedback from attendees, and I would highly recommend Kaushik for organisations looking to build capability in ESG and climate reporting.

Adam Swinton · HaysBusiness Director
Speaking★★★★★
Dr Kaushik Sridhar delivered a deeply engaging and commercially relevant session for our executive Members. Dot That Changes Everything skilfully connected personal leadership insight with real world sustainability challenges, providing leaders with a powerful framework to navigate risk, purpose and performance. Drawing on his unique upbringing and lived experience, Kaushik brings rare depth, resilience and clarity to complex conversations. A genuinely thought provoking contribution that resonated strongly with experienced decision makers.
John Roberts · Leadership Collective AustraliaFounder & CEO
Speaking★★★★★

I had the privilege of hosting Dr Kaushik Sridhar at our recent Greenfluence event, and his session “Clarity in Chaos: Learnings in Sustainability” was nothing short of exceptional. Kaushik brings a rare combination of deep subject matter expertise and genuine storytelling ability. He has a way of translating complex sustainability concepts into practical, relatable insights that resonate across experience levels, particularly with emerging professionals.

What stood out most was his ability to engage the audience from the outset. Through thoughtful prompts and interactive discussions, he created an environment where participants felt comfortable sharing perspectives and challenging their own thinking. His use of real-world examples, combined with reflections from his own professional and personal journey, made the session both impactful and memorable.

Kaushik also strikes an important balance between technical rigour and commercial relevance. His emphasis on trust, influence, and communication in a rapidly evolving ESG landscape provided a refreshing and highly practical lens for attendees.

Beyond the content, his presence as a speaker is calm, authentic, and compelling. He doesn’t just present, he connects. I would highly recommend Kaushik for any organisation or platform looking for a speaker who can both inspire and equip audiences to navigate sustainability with clarity and confidence.

Visakhan Vythilingam · GreenfluenceSpeaking engagement
Speaking★★★★★
I had the pleasure of working with Kaushik on a recent Hays CFO Roundtable event, and his impact was exceptional. Kaushik brought a level of clarity, expertise, and energy that elevated the entire discussion. His ability to translate complex ESG concepts into practical, actionable insights for senior finance leaders is genuinely impressive.
I found Kaushik incredibly professional, responsive, and easy to work with. His preparation ensured the event ran smoothly, and his presence on the day added real value for everyone involved. I’d highly recommend Kaushik for any organisation looking to strengthen its ESG capability or bring thought provoking leadership to executive-level discussions.
John Summers · HaysBusiness Director
Speaking★★★★★

I recently had the pleasure of collaborating with Dr. Kaushik Sridhar for an ESG CFO event hosted with Hays, and I couldn't recommend him more highly.

Kaushik has a rare ability to make complex ESG and sustainability topics practical, commercially relevant and engaging. Rather than focusing solely on compliance or reporting, he helped our audience understand how ESG is becoming a strategic business issue that influences risk, performance, investment and long-term value creation.

What stood out most was his ability to connect with a diverse audience of senior leaders. His presentation was insightful, thought-provoking and filled with real-world examples that encouraged meaningful discussion long after the session had concluded.

Beyond his expertise, Kaushik was a pleasure to work with throughout the planning and delivery of the event. He was collaborative, responsive, professional and genuinely invested in ensuring the session delivered value for everyone involved.

I would highly recommend Kaushik to any organisation looking for an engaging keynote speaker, facilitator, executive educator or trusted advisor in sustainability, ESG, climate risk and corporate governance.

Amy McCusker · HaysBusiness Director
Speaking★★★★★
I met Kaushik last year at an event we both presented at and was instantly impressed by his ability to engage with the audience and speak with passion (and humour!) about ESG. We connected after the event and recently collaborated to present to a group of local CFOs / finance leaders. Kaushik was able to clearly articulate what ESG and the associated reporting framework is, provided clarity around how to drive financial outcomes from ESG performance and brought an understanding of the central role of the CFO in relation to implementing ESG frameworks. He brought real life examples to share with the group and was more than happy to take specific questions and give clear and concise feedback. I have already received positive feedback from the event and am looking forward to continuing our collaboration in the future!
Caroline Edwards · HaysBusiness Director
Speaking★★★★★
Kaushik’s engaging delivery, relatable stories, and interactive approach energised the audience, sparking reflection and meaningful conversation throughout the event.
Clare Harper · Study MelbourneSenior Manager, Student Programs and Study Melbourne Hub
Speaking★★★★★
It was a pleasure collaborating with Dr Kaushik Sridhar and Orka Advisory on our “Sustainability at Work” events during Climate Action Week Sydney 2025. Kaushik’s keynote brought together clarity, humour and authentic insight, resonating deeply with our audience of HR and sustainability professionals. His ability to bridge corporate strategy with personal purpose sparked meaningful discussion and inspired practical action. Both events were exceptionally well received and have become a benchmark for how we want to approach future career and ESG dialogues. Kaushik’s commitment to authentic ESG transformation and his generosity as a speaker make him an invaluable partner in driving purpose-led change.
Teresa Romanovsky · Careers for PurposeFounder
University Lecturing

Complex ideas made practical, accessible and memorable.

Students repeatedly highlight the same strengths: deep subject knowledge, real-world examples, energy, accessibility and a classroom style that encourages participation and critical thinking.

Teaching★★★★★
“Clear, focused and able to explain complex ESG issues in a way that was easy to understand.”
Student feedbackUniversity of Oxford
Educator★★★★★
“One of the best educators I’ve ever collaborated with.”
Program colleagueOxford University partnership
Real-world learning★★★★★
“He seamlessly integrates real-world examples and case studies into theoretical concepts.”
Student feedbackUniversity of Melbourne
Engagement★★★★★
“His classes were lively, interactive and made complex concepts easy to understand.”
Student feedbackUniversity of Melbourne
Career impact★★★★★
“The course changed how I thought about my career and inspired a move into sustainability.”
Student feedbackSustainability Accounting
Governance★★★★★
“He made what could have been dry material engaging, relevant and easy to retain.”
MBA studentCorporate Governance
Workshops & Masterclasses

Interactive, practical and designed to be used.

Participants value the combination of expert knowledge, practical tools, structured facilitation and an energetic style that makes even technical material feel accessible.

ESG masterclass★★★★★
“A wealth of ESG expertise shared through engaging speaking and effective facilitation.”
Business Transformation LeaderWorkshop participant
Career workshop★★★★★
“Practical career advice delivered in an entertaining and motivational way.”
PR OfficerAIESEC Monash University
Learning★★★★★
“Clear delivery created a fantastic and relatable learning environment.”
State ManagerProfessional training
Subject matter expert★★★★★
“Complex matters became bite-sized, easy to digest and easy to understand.”
ExecutiveESG workshop participant
Career development★★★★★
“Insightful, practical and full of strategies for networking, interviewing and personal branding.”
AIESEC participantCareer Navigator
Business education★★★★★
“A dynamic presentation style and insightful discussion deepened our understanding of ESG.”
Associate ProfessorOP Jindal Global University
What keeps coming up

The same qualities, across very different rooms.

PracticalIdeas are translated into actions, tools and next steps people can use immediately.
EngagingComplex material is made accessible through stories, discussion and real-world examples.
AuthenticPeople respond to openness, energy and a grounded style that does not feel scripted.
StrategicAdvice connects the detail to the bigger picture: leadership, risk, value and long-term change.
Work together

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