Padmi Dissanayake

Founder & CEO of Lotus Transformations, expert in strategy, organizational change, people and culture.

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Padmi Dissanayake is a Strategist, Change Practitioner, and Advocate for Social Impact.

Transforming Individuals, Leaders, Teams, and Organisations for Sustainable Growth.

Founder & CEO | Lotus Transformations

Padmi founded Lotus Transformations from a deep belief that every person—regardless of their background, experience, role in organisations or in society, and socioeconomic circumstances—deserves the opportunity to realise their full potential.

With more than three decades of global leadership experience across people, culture, strategy, and transformation, she partners with individuals, leaders, teams, organisations, and boards to navigate complex challenges, unlock performance, and create meaningful change.

Lotus Transformations is built on the conviction that sustainable success is achieved when organisations invest in people and create opportunities for everyone to grow. Through strategic advisory, leadership development, organisational transformation, and people-centred solutions, Padmi helps organisations elevate outcomes while fostering inclusive cultures where diverse individuals and communities can thrive.

Growth Advocate

As a Growth Advocate, Padmi champions leadership, learning, resilience, and human potential.

She works with individuals and organisations to challenge limiting beliefs, embrace opportunity, and build the confidence needed to thrive in changing environments.

Her mission is to inspire people to think bigger, lead with purpose, and create positive impact in their workplaces, communities, and lives.

Coach & Mentor

Through coaching and mentoring, Padmi helps individuals gain clarity, build self-awareness, and take focused action towards their goals.

Using her proprietary SHIFT™ framework, she guides emerging and established leaders through personal and professional transformation—helping them discover their strengths, define their vision, and create sustainable pathways for success.

Whether navigating career transitions, leadership growth, or life-changing decisions, she is committed to helping people unlock their potential and become the best version of themselves.

Hi, I’m Padmi Dissanayake.

I founded Lotus Transformations from a deep belief that every person—regardless of their background, experience, role in organisations or in society, and socioeconomic circumstances—deserves the opportunity to realise their full potential.

Throughout more than three decades of global leadership experience across people, culture, strategy, and transformation, I have witnessed the inequities that often limit access to growth, leadership, and opportunity.

This inspired me to create a business dedicated to helping individuals, leaders, teams, and organisations unlock potential, strengthen capability, and create environments where people can thrive.

Why I Do What I Do

I have seen firsthand the power of transformation.

I know what it means to navigate uncertainty, embrace change, and rebuild with purpose. That experience fuels my passion for helping others recognise their potential, overcome barriers, and create futures they never thought possible.

My purpose is simple: to empower change, inspire growth, and help people and organisations thrive.

“Empowering change, inspiring growth.”

Padmi Dissanayake

Padmi Dissanayake

Founder of Lotus Transformations

Lotus Transformations