Shiyara Dassanayake
PCC, Attorney-at-Law, LL.B, LTCL (UK) AWWA.
Shiyara is a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation, she is a Facilitator and Coach at Smart Quest Pvt Limited. With over 23 years of experience in teaching and training Speech and Drama and Communication Skills, she has developed the abilities of children, youth, and adults. She was an examiner for the Wendy Whatmore Academy of Speech & Drama in Sri Lanka from 2006 to 2015. She empowers individuals through life, executive, and group coaching, supporting personal and professional growth. As a communications and youth coach, she enhances interpersonal skills and confidence, fostering a collaborative environment for self-discovery and accountability. Shiyara mentors’ other coaches, guiding their professional development. An attorney-at-law specializing in Commercial, Advisory, and Intellectual Property law, Shiyara holds a Bachelor of Laws from the Open University of Sri Lanka. Her certifications include NLP Business Practitioner and Certified Professional Transformational Coach. She has held roles as Director at BDO Corporate Services and Legal Consultant at various firms.