About Anubhavshala

The Experience Room

Anubhavshala exists because knowledge that's only heard is forgotten by evening — but knowledge that's experienced changes how people act. We build learning rooms where students, teachers and professionals reflect on real situations and walk out with something they can use the very next day.

Our Vision

To transform individuals and organisations by translating reflection into action.

Our Mission

We design powerful, outcome-focused experiential journeys that enable reflection, learning and purposeful action — for students stepping into their careers, and for teachers shaping the next generation.

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Shilpa Ahiray

Founder, Anubhavshala

Educational Leader · Experiential Learning Facilitator · Certified POSH Trainer

30+ Years in Education, Leadership & Learning

An educational leader, trainer and facilitator with over 30 years of experience across school leadership, IB PYP coordination and organisational development. Shilpa designs and delivers high-impact experiential learning programmes for students, educators, leaders, teams and corporate organisations.

  • Former School Principal
  • Former IB PYP Coordinator
  • Teacher Professional Development & Student Leadership Facilitator
  • Certified POSH Trainer
  • CBSE Inspection Committee Member (2024–2025)
"Professional learning is most effective when people experience inquiry, reflection, collaboration, and growth."

Shilpa Ahiray's Expertise

Areas of Expertise

Campus-to-Corporate

  • Career readiness
  • Communication
  • Placement preparation
  • 21st-century skills

Leadership Development

  • Leadership mindset
  • Accountability & decision-making
  • Goal setting & strategic action
  • Experiential leadership

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving

  • Structured thinking
  • Root cause analysis
  • Decision-making frameworks
  • Practical problem-solving

Experiential Learning & Facilitation

  • Experiential methodology
  • Inquiry & reflective practice
  • Simulation-based learning
  • Action-oriented facilitation

Team Building & Collaboration

  • High-performing teams
  • Communication
  • Team dynamics
  • Resolving workplace challenges

Workplace Effectiveness

  • Time management
  • Navigating difficult conversations
  • Constructive feedback
  • Active listening & intentional communication

Who Shilpa Works With

Higher Education Students & Graduates

School Teachers & Educators

Academic & School Leaders

Corporate Managers, Teams & Organizations

What We Stand For

People Development

Every session is built around the person first — building self-awareness before skill.

Meaningful Experiences

We design moments people remember and reflect on, not slides they forget by evening.

Practical Learning

Tools and frameworks participants can use the same week — not just theory for later.

Real-World Impact

Success is measured in changed behaviour on campus, in classrooms, and at work.

Our Approach

We don't use PPTs — we use experience. Every programme is built around activities, real-life simulations and group reflection, drawing out lessons participants discover for themselves rather than ones read off a slide. It's a slower way to teach a room, and a much stickier one.

Anubhavshala is based in Nashik, Maharashtra, and works with colleges, schools and institutions who want training that changes behaviour — not just attendance sheets.

UDYAM-MH-23-0417694 — Registered with the Ministry of MSME, Government of India.

Want to know more before you reach out?

Explore our programmes, or write to us directly — we're happy to talk through what your students or teachers need.

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