Dr. Abhishek Patil is a strategist, educator, and psychologist whose work bridges the worlds of business innovation and human transformation. With over a decade of experience in leadership development, brand strategy, and emerging technology, he brings a unique transdisciplinary lens to his teaching. As a strategist at L+R, a design and technology consultancy in New York City, Dr. Patil has led global initiatives spanning spatial computing, luxury branding, and AI-driven systems, guiding clients across industries toward growth rooted in both insight and integrity.
At Sofia University, Dr. Patil teaches in the MBA program with a focus on transpersonal psychology and self-leadership. His pedagogy encourages students to explore not only what they do, but who they are—helping them examine their inner motivations, leadership styles, and the unconscious patterns that shape decision-making. Deeply grounded in Jungian, humanistic, and Eastern frameworks, he cultivates reflective inquiry alongside practical business acumen. Through his work, Dr. Patil empowers leaders to bring more consciousness, creativity, and compassion into their organizations.
Education:
Ph.D. in Transpersonal Psychology – Sofia University, Palo Alto
M.A. in Product Design – Academy of Art University, San Francisco
B.E. in Computer Science – Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Mumbai
Educational Research:
The Economic, Physiological, and Psychological Benefits of Daily Meditation Practice in a Technology Corporation
From Grief to Growth:Â Uniting Ancient Wisdom and Cutting-Edge Technology to Probe Grief and Absorption in the Psychomanteum
Master’s Thesis: Elevating the lives of underprivileged children through education and a breakthrough mindset.
Licensures & Certifications:
Negotiation Mastery Certificate | Harvard Business School, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Research & Training Interests:
Transpersonal Psychology in Organizational Development
Conscious Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
Cross-Cultural Communication and Identity
Brand Strategy through Psychological Archetypes
AI, Storytelling, and the Future of Marketing
Holistic Learning Design and Reflective Practice
Analytical Thinking &Â Decision Making
Process Improvement & Efficiency Optimization
Business Development & Growth Strategy
