Dr. Soma Goho
Dr. Soma Goho is an Indian educator, author, founder, and director, widely recognized for her groundbreaking work in empowering young children, soft skills training, brain skills management, and entrepreneurship development. She is the visionary behind the educational brand "Promise Your Child for a Better Future," an initiative focused on unlocking the full potential of young minds through innovative cognitive and behavioral programs.
Her efforts span across education, entrepreneurship, and brain science, making her one of the leading figures in personal and professional development for India’s next generation.
Early Life and Education
Dr. Soma Goho hails from Kolkata, West Bengal, where she pursued her early education. She later moved to Europe to begin her first phase of professional learning, which laid the groundwork for her unique approach to brain development and cognitive education. Drawing from her global exposure and Indian roots, she has successfully launched new-age concepts for young children from West Bengal and beyond.
Career and Contributions
Founder of "Promise Your Child for a Better Future"
Dr. Soma Goho is the founder and director of "Promise Your Child for a Better Future", an organization dedicated to nurturing young children through personalized skill-building programs. The platform offers a transformative learning environment where children aged 3 to 13 can develop essential life and leadership skills empowering them to thrive in a fast-changing world.
Soft Skills and Brain Skills Management
A significant part of Dr. Goho’s work revolves around soft skills and brain skills management. She has designed and delivered training modules that enhance communication, emotional intelligence, resilience, and problem-solving capabilities. These programs are rooted in cognitive science and neuroscience, helping children understand how their minds work and how to manage emotions, improve memory, and accelerate learning.
Entrepreneurship Development
Dr. Goho also mentors young minds in entrepreneurship development, encouraging innovation, self-reliance, and strategic thinking from an early age. Her workshops introduce foundational concepts such as leadership, business planning, and creative problem-solving, equipping children to become confident, opportunity-creating individuals.
Under her leadership, PROMISE CENTRE OF EDUCATION has established franchisee units across Bengal and is now poised to expand further into eastern India, including Guwahati and Bhubaneshwar. This expansion reflects her commitment to democratizing access to quality education and entrepreneurial training across regional landscapes.
Contribution to Cognitive Science
Her commitment to cognitive science and brain development research allows her to incorporate cutting-edge insights into her teaching models. Dr. Goho promotes a brain-friendly educational environment that aligns with modern neuroeducational frameworks, ensuring children learn in ways that suit their cognitive growth.
Awards and Achievements
Dr. Soma Goho’s dedication has earned her numerous prestigious accolades:
- Ek Nari Award – For extraordinary works
- Women’s Inspiration Award – For inspiring leadership and social impact
- EDULITE Excellence Award – For contributions to education and learning innovation
- Best Business Women Award – For outstanding entrepreneurial success
- EMIRATES Excellence Award – For international recognition in educational leadership
- Rabindranath Tagore Puruskar (2025) – For excellence in literature, culture, and education
These awards reflect her consistent efforts to uplift children and bring innovation to education and entrepreneurship.
Public Engagements and Influence
Dr. Goho is a regular speaker at national and international conferences, workshops, and education forums. Her sessions are celebrated for their motivational value and hands-on strategies. Whether speaking to educators, parents, or institutional leaders, she emphasizes unlocking inner potential and aligning it with purposeful learning.
She is also a passionate writer whose insights into education, emotional intelligence, and childhood development continue to inspire communities across the country.
Legacy and Vision
Dr. Soma Goho’s vision is to cultivate out-of-the-box thinking in children and equip them with the life skills necessary to thrive in the future. Her brand, "Promise Your Child for a Better Future," aims to redefine education by focusing on character, competence, and creativity not just academics.
Over the next five years, her organization is set to witness exponential growth through collaborations in space science, robotics, coding, and innovative educational methodologies. She believes these partnerships will create a new learning paradigm that encourages exploration, experimentation, and excellence in every child.
Planning for Future
In line with her mission to empower women, PROMISE CENTRE also conducts internal training sessions exclusively for women. To date, over 150+ women have been trained successfully, fostering a new generation of empowered female educators, facilitators, and community leaders.