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Lakshan Madurasinghe becomes Sri Lanka’s first certified WHY Coach by Simon Sinek’s Why School | Daily FT

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Thursday Sep 17, 2026 Thursday, 20 August 2026 00:07 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} Lakshan Madurasinghe has become the country’s first and only Certified WHY Coach, accredited to facilitate the internationally recognised WHY Discovery process developed by…

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Thursday Sep 17, 2026 Thursday, 20 August 2026 00:07 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} Lakshan Madurasinghe has become the country’s first and only Certified WHY Coach, accredited to facilitate the internationally recognised WHY Discovery process developed by…

Why it matters

With over 25 years of experience and exposure spanning the corporate, development and public sectors, Lakshan has built a distinguished career helping organisations create legacy, navigate crisis, lead transformation, strengthen leadership, drive reputation,…

Common ground

His professional journey has included leadership roles with The Coca-Cola Company across Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives, and serving as President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka and Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka, Board Director of…

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Exaggeration / Hyperbole, Glittering Generalities: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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Using vague, emotionally appealing phrases ('freedom', 'justice') without specifics.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “His professional journey has included leadership roles with The Coca-Cola Company across Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives”
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Daily FT and SID-US both confirm leadership/regional lead roles with The Coca-Cola Company covering Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives.
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web search NEUTRAL — His professional journey has included leadership roles with The Coca-Cola Company across Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives, and serving as President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Sri …
https://www.ft.lk/business/Lakshan-Madurasinghe-becomes-Sri-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Lakshan Madurasinghe shared this. From Sri Lanka to the GCC markets, the next growth story starts here! A Sri Lankan CPG / beverage company with an established market position is forging ahead with an…
https://lk.linkedin.com/in/lakshan-madurasinghe
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web search NEUTRAL — Lakshan Madurasinghe. Regional Lead, Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability in Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal and Bhutan. Coca-Cola.
https://sid-us.org/lakshan-madurasinghe
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Claim 2: “serving as President of... Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka”
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While the claim states he served as 'President' of Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka, the evidence from Daily Mirror explicitly identifies him as a 'Goodwill Ambassador', and The Sunday Times mentions him as a volunteer. No source confirms the title of 'President'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lakshan Madurasinghe’s life-changing journey at Habitat for Humanity. View(s)Mr. Madurasinghe began volunteering for Habitat for Humanity when it started in 2005 while serving as the Head of Public Af…
https://www.sundaytimes.lk/171224/business-times/lakshan-mad…
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web search NEUTRAL — Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka, an international non-profit organisation dedicated towards providing every family in Sri Lanka with a safe and stable place to call home, appointed Lakshan Madurasinghe…
https://www.dailymirror.lk/print/business-news/Lakshan-Madur…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mr. Lakshan Madurasinghe counts over 17 years of experience in a broad array of industries including Banking, FMCG, Construction and the International Development sector.He is the present President of…
https://sid-us.org/lakshan-madurasinghe
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Claim 3: “Lakshan Madurasinghe has become the country’s first and only Certified WHY Coach, accredited to facilitate the internationally recognised WHY Discovery process developed by Simon Sinek’s WHY School.”
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Two independent news sources (Daily FT and The Sunday Times) explicitly state that Lakshan Madurasinghe is the country's first and only Certified WHY Coach accredited by Simon Sinek's WHY School. His LinkedIn profile also lists the WHY School under education.
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web search NEUTRAL — Lakshan Madurasinghe, Certified Coach. Lakshan Madurasinghe has become the country’s first and only Certified WHY Coach, accredited to facilitate the internationally recognised WHY Discovery process d…
https://www.sundaytimes.lk/260906/business-times/
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web search NEUTRAL — Lakshan Madurasinghe has become the country’s first and only Certified WHY Coach, accredited to facilitate the internationally recognised WHY Discovery process developed by Simon Sinek’s WHY School.
https://www.ft.lk/business/Lakshan-Madurasinghe-becomes-Sri-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ltd. · Education: Simon Sinek's WHY School · Location: Colombo District · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View Lakshan Madurasinghe’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.
https://lk.linkedin.com/in/lakshan-madurasinghe
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Claim 4: “With over 25 years of experience and exposure spanning the corporate, development and public sectors”
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There is a contradiction regarding the length of experience. Daily FT and The Sunday Times report 'over 25 years', while his own LinkedIn profile states 'Over the past 22 years'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of Sri Lankan One Day International cricketers. A One Day International, or ODI for short, is an international cricket match between two representative teams, each having ODI status, as…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Sri_Lanka_ODI_crickete…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of Sri Lankan Test cricketers. A Test match is an international cricket match between two representative teams that are full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Both tea…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Sri_Lanka_Test_cricket…
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web search NEUTRAL — Lakshan Madurasinghe has become the country’s first and only Certified WHY Coach, accredited to facilitate the internationally recognised WHY Discovery process developed by Simon Sinek’s WHY School. W…
https://www.ft.lk/business/Lakshan-Madurasinghe-becomes-Sri-…
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Claim 5: “Board Director of the Board of Investment Sri Lanka”
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The provided web search results for this claim are completely irrelevant, discussing weight-lifting and slimming down rather than the Board of Investment Sri Lanka.
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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 23, 2024 · The five weight-lifting workouts outlined here are specifically designed to help you slim down by combining traditional strength training with metabolic conditioning. These routines foc…
https://www.eatthis.com/weight-lifting-workouts-for-weight-l…
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 21, 2026 · Exercise can be great tool, when combined with proper dieting, to lose weight and stay fit. However, there isn't always time or space to fit a workout in during a busy day. There are so…
https://www.wikihow.com/Slim-Down-With-Simple-Exercises
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web search NEUTRAL — It might seem like a lot to ask for, but our Slim Down workout programs will make it possible if you're willing to put in the work. All you need to do is put in the effort, follow our customized Slim …
https://slatergym.com/free-slim-down-workout-programs/
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Claim 6: “serving as President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka”
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Multiple independent sources (SID-US, Daily FT, and a specific AGM report) confirm his role as President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mr. Lakshan Madurasinghe counts over 17 years of experience in a broad array of industries including Banking, FMCG, Construction and the International Development sector.He is the present President of…
https://sid-us.org/lakshan-madurasinghe
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web search NEUTRAL — Addressing the membership, newly elected President, Lakshan Madurasinghe stated, “It is true that we live in a very complex, fast changing and volatile environment which includes many opportunities as…
https://www.ft.lk/Business/The-American-Chamber-of-Commerce-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Election of the Office Bearers and Directors saw the appointment of Lakshan Madurasinghe, representative of Coca-Cola Sri Lanka, as the incoming President. He replaced Presantha Jayamaha, who succ…
https://bizenglish.adaderana.lk/the-29th-annual-general-meet…
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