Explore the Heartbeat of Creative Junction
Our Success Formula
01. The Gap: Why Talent Alone Isn’t Enough
In today’s evolving corporate and academic landscapes, success depends on more than just technical knowledge or paper credentials. We have observed a recurring pattern: organizations and individuals excel in specific functional areas but lack the mindset and versatile set of capabilities needed to truly stand out and thrive in complex environments.
- For Organizations: You may have a skilled workforce, yet face disjointed teams, communication breakdowns, or a lack of adaptability. Without the right “soft” infrastructure, productivity stalls.
- For Leaders: You might possess the strategy but struggle to convey it. Leaders often face challenges in influencing stakeholders, inspiring teams, or commanding a room with the necessary emotional intelligence and confidence.
- For Individuals: You may feel stuck; possessing the potential for greatness but lacking the mindset, resilience, or personal brand to unlock it.
Standard, “off-the-shelf” training often fails because it addresses symptoms, not root causes. You don’t need another lecture; you need a transformation. Just like a puzzle, true success is about aligning skills, knowledge, mindset, and impact.
02. Our Solutions: Putting the Pieces Together
Creative Junction was founded to address this gap by offering diverse, holistic solutions that align personal growth with professional excellence. We have curated a portfolio of eight unique products and two exclusive flagship programs to serve individuals, teams, and institutions.
- Corporate Transformation: We build high-performing cultures. Synergy (Our Team Building Product) moves beyond traditional games to foster deep cohesion and mutual respect through collaborative challenges. Catalyst (Our Employee Skills Development Product) is a tailored intervention covering both technical and soft skills to align employee performance with organizational goals.
- Premium Coaching: Our flagship Speak to Lead program is an exclusive, confidential coaching journey for CEOs, directors, and aspiring leaders to master high-stakes communication and executive presence. For broader personal growth, Empower offers one-on-one coaching for career progression, mental well-being, and overcoming limiting beliefs.
- Education & Events: We are redefining student development. Graduate 360 is a customizable transformation program for universities to produce career-ready graduates, while Inspire equips school students with essential academic and life skills. Additionally, Ignite transforms ordinary corporate gatherings into engaging “event experiences” filled with energy and networking.
- Consultancy: We base our work on science. Through Insights, we offer Training Needs Analysis (TNA) often as a complimentary service to investigate knowledge and skill gaps, gauge attitudes and perspectives, and identify the organization’s or the individual’s expectations ensuring we build a roadmap based on data, not guesses.
03. Our Uniqueness: The Science of “How”
We are not just another training provider; we believe in transformation. Here is what makes the Creative Junction experience distinct in Sri Lanka:
- Science-Backed & Purpose-Driven: We do not rely on hype. Our methodologies are grounded in psychology, neuro-science, and adult learning principles. Led by a team of experts including professionals from diverse backgrounds: corporate sector, state sector, academia, and even international ventures, ensuring a balanced, logical, yet creative approach to development. We focus on brain rewiring and mind reprogramming to ensure changes are fundamental and lasting.
- Tailored Learning Environments: Learning is overwhelming only when it isn’t relevant. We create safe, supportive spaces where content is strictly customized to your specific needs. We move far beyond generic slide decks to create practical, “hands-on” learning experiences.
- The “Feel-Good” Factor: Transformation should be enjoyable. People learn best when they are relaxed and happy. Our sessions are high-energy, interactive, and filled with “feel-good” moments that spark creativity and lasting engagement.
- Your External L&D Partner: For small and mid-sized organizations without a dedicated training department, establishing one can be resource-intensive. We act as your specialized Training & Coaching Partner, offering the structure, expertise, and objectivity of a full-time Learning & Development division without the overhead costs.
04. Proven Impact: A Legacy of Trust
Transformation is measured by results, and our track record speaks for itself. Since our inception, Creative Junction has evolved from a local training provider into a globally trusted partner for development. Our purpose-driven, science-backed approach has resonated with elite institutions and diverse industries, creating a ripple effect of positive change.
Our Impact by the Numbers:
- 1,000+ Lives Transformed through coaching and training
- 100+ High-Impact Sessions delivered
- 25+ Corporate, State, and Academic clients
- 4 Countries Reached: Sri Lanka, Australia, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia
Trusted by the Best: We are privileged to work with some of the most respected names across sectors. Our client portfolio includes global organizations like UNICEF and key government bodies such as the Ministry of Transport and Highways and the Department of Probation and Child Care Services. We extend our impact globally, serving international clients like FHTS (Firehouse Technologies) and AT Digital in Australia, while our commitment to discipline and excellence is validated by our work with the Sri Lanka Air Force.
In the academic sphere, we are the chosen partner for Sri Lanka’s premier seats of learning, including the University of Moratuwa, University of Colombo, and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. We also empower the leaders of tomorrow at prestigious national schools such as Mahanama College, Defense Services College, and D.S. Senanayake College. Whether identifying skill gaps for international firms or grooming the next generation of graduates, our partners trust us to deliver excellence.
Our Team
Chathura Vidanapathirana - CJ Founder | Lead Trainer | Transformational Coach
CJ is a multidisciplinary professional who brings a unique analytical perspective to the world of human resource development. With over eight years of experience spanning academia, engineering consultancy, and corporate training, he founded Creative Junction to introduce a more structured, science-based approach to professional transformation.
CJ combines the logical framework of an engineer with the psychology of performance. He is a Certified Trainer holding a National Diploma in Training & Human Talent Development from SLITAD. To drive deeper behavioral change, he has specialized as a Certified NLP Practitioner, Time Line Therapy™ Practitioner, and Hypnosis Practitioner (NLPEA). Currently reading for an Executive MBA at the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM-SJP), he ensures his interventions are aligned with modern business strategies.
A BSc (Hons) Engineering graduate from the University of Moratuwa and an Associate Engineer (ECSL), CJ began his career as a postgraduate research assistant at University of Moratuwa in a World Bank-funded project under the Ministry of Higher Education. He became a lecturer at the same time and still serves in academia. His major is Transportation Engineering and currently he offers consultancy services by conducting Traffic Impact Assessments for development projects.
His training methodologies are backed by a decade of practical leadership experience:
- BNI – Business Network International: The Charter Vice President of the BNI Legacy Chapter, BNI Sri Lanka
- Toastmasters: Past President of the University of Moratuwa Toastmasters Club, guiding the club to ‘President’s Distinguished’ status (2020/2021). Currently, a member of the prestigious Smedley Toastmasters Club.
- Lions International: Currently serving as a Cabinet Officer for District 306 D2 and First Vice President of the Lions Club of Boralesgamuwa Metro.
- AIESEC: Former Vice President for Talent Management at AIESEC in University of Moratuwa, recognized as the “Best Young Leader” of AIESEC Sri Lanka (2014).
His commitment to high performance was evident early in his journey, ranking Island 1st in the G.C.E. A/L Examination (Old Syllabus -Physical Science stream, 2011). Today, CJ is a lifelong learner dedicated to helping organizations and individuals tap into their full capacity through evidence-based coaching and development.
Yasara Gunawardena Product Manager | Lecturer | Researcher
Yasara is the co-founder of Creative Junction. She has a strong academic foundation in Biotechnology and she holds a Bachelors Degree from Swinburne University and a PG Diploma in Agricultural Microbiology at the University of Colombo. She is currently pursuing the National Diploma in Sales Management (SLIM).
Yasara’s career extends into the corporate world, where she serves as a Product Manager for John Morris Group, Australia. Her role involves overseeing and managing products, sales, and customer relations, demonstrating her proficiency in handling complex corporate responsibilities. In academia, Yasara has been working as a visiting lecturer for over six years, contributing her expertise and experience to nurture the next generation of professionals.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Yasara is an active member of Lions International, a testament to her commitment to community service and humanitarian initiatives. She has held several executive committee roles, including the esteemed position of President at Lion Club of Boralesgamuwa Metro. Her impactful leadership extended to the role of Zone Chairperson, reflecting her passion for making a positive difference in the community.
Yasara possesses outstanding linguistic skills in English. Her proficiency in corporate skills and the talent for emceeing, underscores her versatile skill set. Yasara’s dynamic blend of academic and corporate experiences, leadership in humanitarian efforts, and expertise in linguistic and communication skills, make her an invaluable asset to our team at Creative Junction.
Yasith Gunawardena
Business Development – Team Lead
- BSc in Information Systems in Business Management – Westminster University
- Director – Lions Club of Boralesgamuwa Metro
- Member – Sri Lanka-United Nation’s Friendship Organization (SUNFO)
Bhagya Kanakaratne
Lecturer | Fashion Designer | Researcher
- MA in Fashion Culture & Mgt. – Uni. of Bologna, Italy
- MA in Design History & Material Culture [Erasmus Ex.] National College of Art and Design, Ireland
- B.Design (Hons) Fashion Des. & Product Dev. – Moratuwa
- Member of Circular Economy Club Dublin
- Former Vice President – AIESEC in Uni. of Moratuwa
Piumal Tennakoon
Banker | Engineer
- BSc (Hons) Engineering – University of Moratuwa
- Associate Engineer – Engineering Council Sri Lanka
- ACMA & CGMA
- Former Vice President – AIESEC Sri Lanka
- Former President – AIESEC Lithuania
Tharooshie Mahahewage
Editor | Journalist | Educationist
- BA (Hons) in English & English Language Teaching – Open University of Sri Lanka
- Subeditor and Journalist at The Sunday Morning
- Freelance writer, editor, and proofreader
- Former Journalist at The Sunday Times
- SLELTA-membered Former School Teacher (Pearson
Edexcel) - Public Speaker & Life Coach
Pamodh Alwis
Engineer | Lecturer | Consultant
- MSc in Construction Project Management – University of Moratuwa
- BSc (Hons) Engineering – University of Moratuwa
- Chartered Engineer – Engineering Council Sri Lanka
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Abirami Ratnakumar
Scientific Researcher | Toastmaster
- MSc in Materials Science – University of Moratuwa
- MSc in Environment Management (reading) – University of Colombo
- Graduate Chemist – Institute of Chemistry
- Former Area Director – Area D3, District 82, Toastmasters International
- Former President – Toastmasters Club at University of Moratuwa