Growth Mindset Speakers in India

Joydeep is a highly accomplished business strategist with over 28 years of success across global multinationals like Whirlpool Corporation and PepsiCo India Holdings. In his most recent role as Associate Director and Centre of Excellence (COE) Lead at PepsiCo, he oversaw procurement for over 40% of the India Region’s product portfolio. Earlier at Whirlpool, he spearheaded the development of 200 modern service centers with centralized software systems, earning multiple accolades. An Electronics & Communication Engineer (Gold Medalist) and PGDMS holder, Joydeep is a certified Independent Director (MCA/IICA), Fellow of the Institution of Engineers, and a member of IOD Global. He brings deep expertise in ESG, Sustainability, D&I, Workplace Integrity, Corporate Governance, and Supply Chain. A seasoned professional with extensive international exposure and leadership certifications from IITs, IIMs, and global institutions, Joydeep is known for driving ethical, sustainable growth. He is also a visiting professor, project mentor, and governance advisor.

Vikas Jain is a transformational coach and business leader with 30+ years of experience in the automotive industry, having shaped sales ecosystems for Hyundai, GM, Toyota, and Ashok Leyland. As Vice President – Sales at Hyundai Motor India, he scaled a $6B turnover, built a 20,000-strong dealer force, and pioneered retail innovation, telematics, EVs, and captive insurance models. At GM India, as Director of Sales, he revitalized operations and drove record volumes.

Inspired to expand his impact, Vikas transitioned from corporate leadership to human transformation, founding The Nine Tenth—a coaching and consulting practice that blends Positive Intelligence, NLP, Gestalt, and ICF competencies with decades of hands-on leadership experience. He has successfully coached 100+ leaders, enabling them to unlock potential, align values with action, and scale both personal and professional growth. Through thought leadership, workshops, and mentorship, Vikas empowers individuals and organizations to redefine success and thrive.

Mohita Datta is a Communication Coach, Corporate Consultant, Public Speaker, and best-selling author of 15 Mantras for Effective Communication. With over a decade of experience, she empowers professionals and organizations to communicate with clarity, confidence, and influence. Her expertise spans transformative communication, leadership development, and cultivating psychological safety in workplaces. As a multi-award-winning Toastmaster and accomplished storyteller, Mohita is recognized for her dynamic facilitation and ability to create engaging, safe, and growth-oriented learning environments.

Through her keynotes, coaching, and consulting, Mohita helps leaders and teams embrace authentic communication, strengthen collaboration, and navigate high-pressure situations with resilience. She integrates strategies to foster trust, empathy, and accountability, enabling individuals to take ownership while building high-performing, psychologically safe teams. Her approach blends empathy with performance, guiding professionals to align purpose with impact. Mohita continues to inspire organizations to harness the power of communication for lasting cultural transformation.

Narinder Bhatia is a seasoned Learning & Development professional with over 20 years of corporate experience, specializing in organizational and people development. With a background in Psychology, Narinder has held senior leadership roles including CEO, Country Manager, and Head of Department at organizations such as CII, FICCI, PVR, and IBM. Currently an Independent Consultant, he focuses on Coaching, Training, and L&D, bringing a holistic and impactful approach to client interventions. Narinder has facilitated more than 1,200 training programs and delivered over 2,500 hours of personal coaching, integrating tools such as NLP, Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, Visualization, and Coaching Models. His work spans coaching, skill development, employability, and e-learning, with contributions to the National Skills Mission, Government of India, where he spearheaded the Sector Skill Council in Media & Entertainment. Renowned for building trust and creating positive workplace cultures, Narinder drives organizational growth through integrated, human-centered development strategies.

Makarand has 27+ years of work experience with roles at leadership levels, last assignment as Vice President – Learning Solutions, with Berkeley HealthEDU. He has worked with organizations like Johnson & Johnson, Goldshield Group Plc, Lilac Medicare and has led business management roles across Cultures. His Domain Expertise includes Healthcare, Med-tech, Training, Facilitation, Leadership Coaching. He has Masters in Microbiology, Post Graduation in Marketing Management and is an ICF Certified Executive Coach and Ex-Facilitator at The World Business & Executive Coaches Summit. He is a Visiting Faculty at NMIMS Pravin Dalal School for Entrepreneurship & Family Business Management. His specialties are Strategy Coaching & Consulting, Executive Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Sales Coaching, Key Account Management, Business Coaching.

Ram has over 37 years of experience in Strategic marketing, P&L management, Business strategy, and sales. Currently, a Senior advisor to Mckinsey's, he is an independent consultant advising companies across the world on growth, strategic marketing, new market entries and Strategic customer management. His last corporate role was as Global CMO and VP of Strategic Customers for Castrol. He has served in India, Asia Pacific region and UK and now divides his time between Singapore, India and the UK.
His key skills and areas of expertise are Strategic Marketing and Brand management, P&L leadership, Business Strategy, Strategic Partnerships and Sustainability leadership.
Ram has in depth experience in several geographies and has worked in national, regional, and global roles. He has a unique blend of B2C, B2B and B2B2C experience.
Ram has a degree in Chemical engineering, and an MBA from the Indian Institute of management, Bangalore.
 

Sandeep, a Mechanical Engineering graduate, boasts a diverse professional background spanning six years in the Automobile Construction and Marketing sectors, coupled with teaching experience. Renowned as a multifaceted individual, he is celebrated as a Hindi Poet, Motivational Speaker, Youth Mentor, Corporate Trainer, and Social Worker. Passionate about writing and speaking from an early age, Sandeep maintains an active presence on his YouTube channel and blog, where he shares his poems and articles. Additionally, he offers Hindi voice-over services and content writing for clients, showcasing his versatility and commitment to creativity across various platforms.

Anushri Bhattacharjee is a multifaceted professional with a rich background in both Information Technology and Transformational Coaching. After spending her 16+ years in corporate IT jobs, she has been working as a coach for past 5+ years. Her approach involves addressing emotional issues, resolving conflicts, and guiding people to discover their life’s purpose and unlock their innate potential. Anushri is also recognized for her ability to facilitate a shift from limiting mindsets to empowering ones, fostering self-love, confidence, and an abundance mindset. In addition to her coaching expertise, Anushri holds an MBA in IT & International Business and is passionate about helping individuals experience 40-60% increase in performance by changing how they approach issues, interact with stakeholders, communicate, motivate self & others and inspire everyone to manage their thoughts & excel in life to reach to the peak.

Shrey Sharma, founder of S2 Labs and Cyntexa, is a dynamic young entrepreneur and the youngest Salesforce MVP of 2019. Shrey began his journey as the popular Salesforce Hulk at 18, and by 21, he had established Cyntexa in Jaipur, a Tier 2 city. Under his leadership, Cyntexa has become one of India's fastest-growing tech companies, boasting a team of over 400 professionals. Shrey’s early experiences have shaped him into a passionate leader dedicated to providing exceptional learning experiences. His vision and resilience have driven him to overcome challenges and guide his company and team towards continuous growth and success. Shrey is committed to sharing his knowledge and inspiring others through his innovative approach and leadership

Amar Pandhare is a dynamic corporate sales leader and social entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in driving revenue growth, building high-performing teams, and fostering innovation across industries like Banking, Insurance, Cloud Telephony, E-commerce, Enterprise SaaS, and Technology. Known for his strategic vision and commitment to transparency, Amar has delivered exceptional results for organizations like Happy Visitor, Ozonetel, and Netambit.

Beyond his corporate success, Amar is the Founding Member of SocioTantra Global Foundation, empowering underprivileged communities through various initiatives and programs

Renowned for his sharp wit and humor, Amar blends levity with insight, making him a memorable and engaging leader. A passionate cinephile, he often references iconic movie quotes and scenes, adding a relatable and entertaining touch to his conversations

Dr. Rani Desai is the Founder of It’s About You, a leadership coaching, mentoring, and consulting firm focused on human capital and executive effectiveness. An ICF-credentialed Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder Centered Coach, and certified in Hogan and OPQ assessments, she has coached C-suite leaders and senior executives across IT, finance, academia, manufacturing, and entrepreneurship.

With over 30 years of experience in Human Capital Management and Strategy, Dr. Desai has held global leadership roles, including Global Head positions and Executive Committee memberships with responsibility across the US, Europe, and APAC. Her work spans career transitions, leadership growth, behavioral change, interpersonal effectiveness, strategic thinking, and business acumen. Deeply passionate about advancing women leaders, she blends sharp business insight with coaching depth to enable sustainable leadership impact.

Invite Dr. Rani Desai to speak on women in leadership, career transformation, executive effectiveness, and human capital strategy.

Saurav Sharma is a seasoned automobile professional and TEDx speaker with a strong passion for Electric Vehicles, Artificial Intelligence, and Ancient Indian Wisdom. A Duke of Edinburgh CSC Alumnus, he brings a rare interdisciplinary perspective that bridges advanced technology with timeless philosophical frameworks.

Saurav is known for translating insights from ancient Indian texts into practical tools for modern leadership, decision-making, and organizational resilience. His sessions explore how wisdom traditions can coexist with innovation, helping leaders navigate complexity, uncertainty, and ethical challenges in today’s fast-evolving business environment. With a forward-looking mindset grounded in cultural depth, he delivers thought-provoking, deeply engaging talks that resonate across industries and generations.

Invite Saurav Sharma to speak on future mobility, AI ethics, leadership wisdom, and integrating tradition with modern business thinking.

Kumar Zilpelwar - K Zi, A passionate performance coach engaged in motivating people to perform to the extent of their potential. The avid reader wants to instil the reading habit and believes that applying knowledge can only bring the desired results. The author of the book, "Frames of Mind", a good human being and a great motivator aims to create a positive change in society.

A man on a mission to train 1 million people to help them earn better and live better. He also writes blogs, has been interviewed on TV channels and has been recognised in many places. He has successfully delivered more than one thousand programs to date and motivated more than 25000 people.

Dr. Farhat Umar is a renowned speaker, educator, and transformational coach specializing in personal growth and public speaking. With over a decade of experience in workshops and seminars, his motivational talks blend scientific insights with actionable advice. Dr. Farhat focuses on holistic growth, integrating mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being through his *Compass* workshops (compass.farhatumar.com) , designed to help participants realign and transform their lives. He also hosts the *Valley of Wisdom Podcast (valleyofwisdom.com) *, exploring personal development themes in serene natural settings. Learn more about his work at [farhatumar.com](https://farhatumar.com).

Punit Gangurde is a dynamic global business leader with a diverse career journey. Initially trained as a veterinarian, he pivoted to entrepreneurship and has successfully scaled companies across India, the USA, Japan, and Europe. Currently serving as CEO at ArthNirmiti and CXO at Choice International Pvt. Ltd., Punit brings strategic insights to foster growth and transformation. A former VP at OYO, he holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and has founded two startups.

Shailesh specializes in designing impactful training strategies that drive people development and sales governance through coaching, instructor-led training, and e-learning. As an expert in leadership coaching, he transforms strengths into results and facilitates complex behavioral interventions such as Situational Leadership, Stakeholder Management, and Growth Mindset in a simplified, practical manner.

With 30 years of experience, Shailesh’s career is built on perseverance, achievements, and continuous learning. He began in software sales at Detatech Computer Services in 1995, moved to office automation at Xerox, and later honed his expertise in life insurance sales and training at Axis Max Life. His contributions during the startup phases of AXA and AEGON refined his ability to build businesses from the ground up.

Guided by his mission to Inspire Happiness & Excellence, Shailesh continues to create transformative strategies that unlock potential and drive lasting success.

Sania Sharma is the Vice-Principal of a senior secondary school in Pathankot and the founder of Fluent Factory, a learning platform focused on helping people speak English confidently without rote grammar or memorization. Her journey began when she noticed educators struggling with English communication, affecting classroom outcomes. What started as free training sessions quickly evolved into a larger mission to transform how people think and communicate in English. Since then, Sania has delivered lectures across 50+ institutions, authored a case study on the National Education Policy, and built a strong learner community. She also runs the English Sundays Confident Mothers Community, empowering mothers to gain spoken English confidence at no cost. Through Instagram and YouTube, she reaches thousands of learners nationwide. Sania’s work focuses on mindset, clarity, and confidence—making language learning accessible, practical, and deeply empowering.

Invite Sania for conferences, leadership summits, executive offsites, and curated forums.

With over 20 years of experience in supply chain operations, digital marketing, and consulting, Ranjani Rao transitioned into coaching and leadership development, accumulating 1,500+ coaching hours over the past nine years. She specializes in leadership growth, career transitions, executive presence, and design thinking, working with professionals from first-time managers to C-suite leaders across IT/ITES, consulting, and global enterprises.

She has coached 350+ clients from 50+ organizations, including IBM, Accenture, HP, Wipro, Meta, Siemens, LinkedIn, and Stripe. Her coaching integrates Design Thinking, Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, and Strengths-Based Coaching, helping leaders gain clarity, confidence, and strategic thinking for holistic success.

Ranjani is an ICF-PCC Coach, NLP & Self-Hypnosis Practitioner, Design Thinking Expert (IBM & Virginia University), and Growth Mindset Mentor. Her mission is to empower leaders to navigate change, drive innovation, and achieve lasting success.

Ayoshmita (Ash) Biswas is a seasoned marketing leader with over 20 years of experience in brand strategy, growth marketing, and business acceleration. As a fractional CMO, she has led cross-industry brands—from financial services to nutraceuticals—crafting compelling narratives, driving customer engagement, and delivering measurable impact. She is the Founder & CEO of KarmaKraft Events, an experiential marketing agency, and The Moody Rhino, a strategic consulting firm. Her expertise spans go-to-market strategy, customer experience, PR, and integrated brand campaigns. A passionate advocate for women in leadership and a staunch feminist, Ash champions marketing that forges emotional connections, builds brand loyalty, and fuels sustainable growth. Known for her dynamic leadership and strategic insight, she blends creativity with business acumen to drive results.

Amit Kumar Soni is an ICF-certified Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with over 18 years of experience in leadership training, software development, instructional design, and Agile transformation. Specializing in learning and development, he has created impactful programs for multinational corporations, including a prominent role as the head of training at an American multinational firm. Amit's training has reached over 10,000 individuals across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas. Certified in Insights Discovery, Prosci® Change Management, and Scrum Master, he provides a comprehensive approach to leadership development. Amit’s signature program combines neuroscience and mindfulness to enhance mental well-being and performance, fostering resilience and a growth mindset. His expertise in Agile coaching and transformation makes him highly skilled in both strategic and operational aspects of Agile practices, making him an ideal resource for leadership and organizational development in the tech space.

Anjan Ghosh is a senior pharmaceutical C-suite leader with extensive experience across the end-to-end commercial value chain. His leadership spans Strategy, Sales Force Effectiveness, Digital Initiatives, Market Access, Distribution, Training, and Market Research, with repeated P&L accountability across multinational organizations. Anjan is particularly known for building high-impact commercial excellence functions from the ground up, having successfully established these capabilities in three global pharma companies.

He brings deep expertise in sales force automation, marketing excellence, and insight generation, alongside hands-on experience managing mergers and post-integration synergies. In his APAC regional roles—covering Japan, Australia, and New Zealand—he has demonstrated strong cross-cultural leadership and influence without authority. Anjan’s approach emphasizes inclusion, capability building, and future-ready leadership, consistently delivering measurable transformation at both country and regional levels.

Invite Anjan Ghosh for pharma leadership forums, commercial excellence programs, and regional strategy offsites.

Shalini Misra is an ICF-certified executive coach and behavioural assessor with over 25 years of experience across corporate and education sectors. She works closely with mid- to senior-level leaders to strengthen confidence, clarity, and leadership presence in high-stakes environments. Having led global teams and complex initiatives herself, Shalini brings empathy, realism, and deep contextual understanding to her coaching practice. Her work is grounded, human-centred, and practical—focusing on self-trust, communication effectiveness, and conscious leadership. Shalini supports leaders through transitions, ambiguity, and growth challenges, helping them show up with calm authority and authenticity. Known for her reflective yet action-oriented approach, she equips clients with tools that create sustainable change—both professionally and personally.

Invite Shalini Misra for conferences, leadership summits, executive offsites, and curated forums.

Captain Yashika is a decorated Kargil War veteran and one of the first female officers in the Indian Army to serve in high-altitude snowbound areas like Leh and Kargil. A leadership and warrior mindset coach, she brings over two decades of experience in military operations, HR, logistics, and crisis management. During the Kargil War, she performed her duties while pregnant, embodying resilience and courage. Post service, she led defence healthcare and inclusive education initiatives, including as Director of ECHS Polyclinics and Principal of Asha School for differently abled children. Now a sought-after motivational speaker and defence analyst, she has delivered 200+ keynote sessions and 400+ webinars for organizations like Infosys, Axis Bank, and Bain & Co. Her YouTube channel Shaurya Tales narrates stories of military bravery and leadership. She champions storytelling, women empowerment, and fostering a warrior mindset in the next generation.

Lalit Hundalani is a life and executive coach, 3X bestselling author, and founder of Lalit Hundalani International. Lalit is a motivation and leadership speaker specialising in mindset transformation, productivity, and personal leadership. With over two decades of corporate leadership experience, he blends practical business insights with transformational coaching. His bestselling books Focus Your Way to Fortune and Hacking the Productivity have empowered professionals to achieve clarity, confidence, and sustained performance. Lalit delivers keynote sessions on leadership mindset, productivity, personal transformation, and change readiness for corporate and leadership audiences. Invite Lalit Hundalani for conferences and leadership summits.