Ananya is an artist and businesswoman. With over 500 million streams, Ananya is also India's biggest selling English language global popstar, and has scaled the charts at home in India as well as overseas.The MTV EMA nominee, began her musical journey at the age of 9 with the santoor, an Indian instrument. A skilled musician, Ananya incorporates her drumming, piano and guitar skills into live performances. This year Ananya was unveiled as one of the key faces of Maybelline India. Ananya was voted one of GQ's Most Influential Young Indians, Miss Vogue's 28 Geniuses under 28, has graced the cover of Forbes Women to Watch and was named as one of Economic Times Most Promising Women Business Leaders of 2022. Ananya is the Co - Founder of Mpower, a movement to promote mental health and well-being in the most holistic manner conceivable.
Dr. Aarti Gupta is a seasoned investment strategist who has been at the helm of her family office (DM Gupta Family, Jagran Group) for the past 13 years. She is also the Chief Investment Officer at Anikarth Ventures, an angel-investing firm that invests in innovative early-stage start-ups with transformative solutions. In her commitment to women's entrepreneurship, Dr. Gupta serves as the National Head for FICCI FLO Start-ups, focusing on women founders and investors. She is also an independent director with Jindal Stainless Steels and contributes to the boards of several family-owned businesses and start-ups, leveraging her expertise in investment strategy. Furthermore, as the founder of the Anikarth Foundation, she champions initiatives for women's financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and job readiness. A recognized TEDx speaker, Dr. Gupta addresses financial literacy, entrepreneurship, investment strategies, and women's empowerment.
Saachi Soni had already achieved extraordinary feats in the realm of mountaineering when she was only 23. Scaling peaks across continents, including the formidable Mount McKinley and Europe's highest, Mount Elbrus, making her the first Indian to conquer it, showcasing her exceptional resilience and adventurous spirit. Introduced to mountaineering, hiking, and skiing at the age of seven by her father, Saachi has become India's trailblazing woman selected for an Everest expedition by the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. Her triumphant ascent of Mt. Everest in 2013 marked a historic milestone. Through her teenage years, she conquered challenging Himalayan peaks, demonstrating unwavering determination. Saachi's involvement in Adventure Mountaineering courses, interviews, and contributions as a Citizen Journalist for CNN IBN exemplifies her commitment to adventure and resilience. Invited as a panelist for Narendra Modi's Chai Pe Charcha on International Women’s Day, Saachi continues to inspire through her indomitable spirit.
Jaya, a lawyer specializing in Women's Rights and Child Rights, has a distinguished career, having collaborated with luminaries like Indira Jaising and Anand Grover. Beyond her legal pursuits, she has diversified her expertise as a news anchor and TV show host. Over the past few decades, she has passionately conducted classes for both adults and children, focusing on Spoken English, Communication Skills, Creative Writing, Storytelling, and Theatre. In parallel, she lends her skills to various NGOs on a freelance basis while also spearheading motivational and educational workshops specifically tailored for women and children.
Geeta Phogat, an Indian wrestling trailblazer, shattered barriers in a male-dominated sport. Her journey, depicted in the film "Dangal," showcases her dedication and triumphs, becoming the first Indian woman wrestler at the Olympics. A recipient of Arjuna Award and Padma Shri, she's an inspiration to aspiring athletes. Geeta's relentless pursuit of excellence propelled her to gold at the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Wrestling Championships. With an unwavering spirit and pioneering achievements, she continues to empower women and foster change in the wrestling arena, leaving an indelible mark on India's sports landscape.
Bhuvana Subramanyan is a marketing professional with over 27 years of experience across Industries. She has held leadership positions at Randstad, IBM, Brandcomm, TNT, Aptech and Vijay TV. An expert in progressive concepts across marketing, sales, thought leadership, women leadership, Bhuvana has consistently delivered exceptional results and built strong brands and teams in various organizations. An award-winning marketer, she is a guest lecturer across premium universities and an avid speaker on topics across marketing & leadership. She has also the White page International Asia's 100 Power Leaders in Marketing & Communications 2021, 22 & 2023, CMO Asia awards, Best Podcast / Audio Series - Education, Social Samosa Superwomen, 2022 and many others. She is the host of ‘Marketing the untold story’, season 1 & 2, that recently won an award for best podcast in the education category. She is also writing a book on marketing inspired by the podcast.
My career journey has been marked by diverse experiences and continuous dedication. I began as a journalist in 1990, taking on various roles until 2015. In 2004, I earned a Ph.D. in Marketing from UBS, Panjab University, Chandigarh, leading me to a lecturing role. Subsequently, I pursued an LLB from University of Delhi and transitioned into the legal profession. As full-time advocate, mediator, and arbitrator, I've completed over 300 legal assignments. Simultaneously, my passion for journalism persisted. I continued as a freelance journalist, contributing book reviews, & participating in international forums. Have serving as a judge in moot courts, & jury in Lok Adalats. In my legal practice, I prioritize guiding clients through complex proceedings, explaining legal intricacies, & achieving settlements. Approximately 60% of my cases are resolved through effective communication & negotiation before reaching courtroom. The most fulfilling aspect is seeing clients' genuine satisfaction and appreciation for my dedication.
As the first and highest-ranking female officer in the national police force, Kiran Bedi earned a reputation for being tough yet innovative on the job. Her efforts to prevent crime, reform prisons, end drug abuse, and support women’s causes earned her a Roman Magsaysay Award, the Asian equivalent of the Nobel Prize. Bedi also served as a police adviser to the UN Secretary General. Bedi earned recognition for the work she did as inspector general of prisons in 1994. In that capacity she reshaped one of the largest prisons in the world—the Tihar prison complex by addressing the corruption and human rights abuses she found there. She has never failed to shine light upon the gravity of the topic of women empowerment in her speeches, webinars, or counseling sessions. Her life incidents have shaped her into becoming an exemplary leader that she is today.
First world record holder in the cyber world by making record against cyber criminals and worked on more than thousands of cases and trained more than 50,000 officers in just 35 days from Jammu to Kanyakumari. Till days trained lakhs of officers including IAS/IPS/Commissioners.
Theatre Biopic on my life is under making by one of the biggest production house in India. Also working as International Cyber Value Speaker with United Kingdom.
Now Giving the best with all the experience and expertise as The Cyber Value Speaker.
Latha Gupta is a transformative executive coach specializing in guiding leaders at the crossroads of life and work. With a focus on enhancing business impact, power, influence, executive presence, people leadership, strategic thinking, self-awareness, self-development, and confidence, Latha empowers individuals to step into larger roles and navigate high-stakes meetings with assurance. Collaborating with Latha results in lasting life transformations through profound shifts in thinking and business approach. A sought-after speaker at conferences, corporate events, professional bodies, and universities, Latha draws on her global executive experience, leading large teams, motivating them, and driving business results. Holding the International Yoga Alliance's highest credentials, ERYT 500, Latha brings a holistic approach, having taught yoga and meditation globally. As a steadfast guide and strategic thinking partner, Latha supports individuals in achieving the success and happiness they aspire to.
Roshni Baronia, a certified Strategic Sales Expert and Founder of RB Consulting, has a career marked by entrepreneurial triumphs. From nurturing a thriving eCommerce venture to founding RB Consulting, a boutique firm specializing in bespoke sales advisory and strategy consulting for women-led businesses, Roshni has showcased her strategic acumen. As the host of the podcast - 'Ace the Sales', Roshni empowers female small business owners with skills, systems, and mindset for effective sales conversations. Recognized as one of the Top 20 Women consultants of India by Consultant Review magazine in 2020, Roshni's contributions extend to being a TEDx Speaker, an author, and a member of Entrepreneur Magazine's Leadership Network. Her accolades include the 'Face of the Year 2019' and the Women Excellence Award. A featured guest on CNBC Awaaz Entrepreneur, Roshni is a mentor, speaker, and advocate for skill and entrepreneurship development.
Dr. Meeran is an Indian Police Service Officer (Maharashtra Cadre-1981 batch). She was the Director General, Bureau of Police Research and Development, Director General of National Crime Records Bureau, Chief of Maharashtra Prison Department, Commissioner of Police in Pune, Chief of Crime Branch Mumbai and also the Deputy Commissioner of Police Mumbai. She also worked in Economic Offences and Anti-corruption wings of CBI. The first woman District Police Chief in Maharashtra (Aurangabad-Satara districts), Dr. Borwankar received her Doctorate in Organizational Management from Pune University and is a Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow from University of Minnesota USA. A Law graduate, she was an Independent External Monitor (IEM) for Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Gas Authority of India and Air India. Currently she is IEM for the Union Bank of India (UBI) and National Aluminum Company Ltd. (NALCO). As an empowered woman, she is on a mission to motivate and empower women.
Tina Vinod is the visionary behind Diversity Simplified, pioneering high-impact Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies. With over seven years in DEI leadership and 22+ years of total experience, she simplifies complex DEI practices, focusing on amplifying marginalized voices. Specializing in intersectional DEI, she drives Gender Equity, Social Inclusion, Disability Inclusion, and LGBTQ+ initiatives. Tina's career boasts award-winning DEI programs, earning recognition as a trailblazer. She's lauded as a DEI champion and advocate for holistic organizational transformation. Her expertise spans workshops, talks, and consultancy, emphasizing actionable DEI solutions. As a published author and Belonging Advocate, Tina's innovative approach resonates globally, aligning organizations with progressive DEI practices.
Namrata Dhasmana is a leader with 20+ years experience across BFSI, Investment Banking, Manufacturing, and ITES. She is an empanelled Independent Director in the data Bank of Ministry of Corporate Affairs. With a background from IIM-Lucknow and Officers Training Academy, she's known as a Global Thought Leader with a strategic and resilient mindset. Namrata excelled in Military and Corporate Leadership, demonstrating prowess in risk mitigation and process efficiency. She led pioneering efforts with the Indian Army Woman Skydiving Team and a 70 km River Rafting Expedition. Recognized in Corporate Citizen magazine, Namrata now offers consulting and training services, focusing on areas like Business Acumen, Critical Thinking, and Conversational Intelligence. She's an acclaimed author, podcast/web 3 expert, and influential leadership figure, acknowledged by the World HRD Congress, Indian Achievers Award, and Thinkers 360. Named among the "Global Top 50 Culture Champions," Namrata continues to shape leadership and business strategies globally.
Mohita Dutta's inspiring journey from homemaker to career woman epitomizes resilience and determination. As a communication coach, corporate consultant, public speaker, and author, she empowers individuals to excel professionally. Her best-selling book, "15 Mantras for Effective Communication," offers practical guidance for enhancing communication skills. Recognized for her eloquence, Mohita has earned Toastmasters trophies for public speaking and captivates audiences as an articulate anchor and storyteller. Through workshops and seminars, she equips clients with tools to manage performance, nurture psychological safety, and foster harmonious work environments. Mohita's dedication to empowering others and commitment to excellence make her a beacon of inspiration, motivating countless individuals to overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential in both personal and professional spheres.
Laxmi Narayan Tripathi is a distinguished transgender rights activist, Bollywood actress, Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, and a motivational speaker. As the Acharya Mahamandaleshwar of Kinnar Akhada, she holds a significant position in the transgender community. Laxmi made history as the first transgender individual to represent the Asia-Pacific region at the United Nations in 2008. During her impactful address at the UN assembly, she shed light on the challenges and struggles faced by sexual minorities, advocating for their rights and recognition. Laxmi's commitment to inclusivity and equity is further exemplified by her participation in the popular reality show, Bigg Boss, in 2011. Her dedication led to a groundbreaking achievement when she facilitated the first transgender team's successful ascent of a Himalayan peak, the Friendship Peak, in 2020. Laxmi's life journey is a testament to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as she continues to break barriers and inspire change.
Dr. Charu is a leading women's rights lawyer, former Member National Commission for Women (NCW), and Executive, Supreme Court Bar Association. Nominated by National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) as Member Core Group on Women, she has been working on gender issues for over two decades. A Ph.D. in Law, Group Panel Counsel for the Union of India in the Supreme Court, she is also an eminent jurist serving on a number of public sector and college committees under the POSH Act. Charu started her career in the world of advertising and achieved success at an early age. Disturbed by the inequalities in society she founded the Social Action Forum for Manav Adhikar(SAFMA), an NGO with Special Consultative Status with the ECOSOC of the United Nations.
Ethel is an accomplished Lifestyle Journalist, Media Entrepreneur, Public Relations, Marketing, Brand Management, Content and Communications Expert with a diverse media career of over 30 years. She has received several accolades for her work and is the Founder-CEO of Think Geek Media, a renowned media company. She established Think Geek Media in 2003. Her extensive media background includes prominent roles such as Regional Editor Femina and Editor-Goa Plus at The Times of India Group, as well as Programming Head & Station Director at Radio Mirchi 98.3FM in Goa. As the Founder & CEO of Think Geek Media, she successfully manages media, PR, fashion, and lifestyle content and communications projects across India, the UAE, Bangkok, and more. She has also authored two books, "Eve's Revenge: Stories of Nemesis" in 2008 and "The Stiletto Foodie - A Blog Binge in Malaysia" in 2021, with a sequel in progress titled "Eve's Light: Stories of Passion."
Dinaz Vervatwala, a Guinness World Record Holder, Health Educator, Entrepreneur, and Motivational Speaker, brings over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry. With a passion for promoting healthy lifestyles, she coaches individuals and corporations in Fitness, Nutrition, and Mind Programming. Dinaz's Guinness record achievements reflect her dedication to community wellness. As a mother and pet owner, she embodies a holistic approach to health. Her flagship Wellness Programs draw from her extensive experience as a health educator, wellness coach, and fitness trainer. Dinaz's accolades include Sports Specific Performance Training for national athletes, speaking engagements at medical conferences, and TEDx and TED Talks. She has also conducted Train the Trainer programs for prestigious institutions like the Indian Army and the National Police Academy, highlighting her commitment to fostering fitness and wellness on a broader scale.
With over two decades of global experience in strategic business partnering and HR operational excellence, Ruchira Garg is a seasoned HR leader known for driving people strategy for large, diverse teams. She has a proven track record of setting up, scaling, and transforming HR functions and processes, delivering business and cultural change, operational effectiveness, and improved outcomes. As the former VP - HR at GreyOrange, Ruchira led global HR portfolios, partnering with the leadership team to execute strategies in multi-cultural, multi-geo contexts. Recognized as one of the top HR leaders by the World HRD Congress, she is also a certified independent director. Passionate about sharing insights, Ruchira frequently speaks at prestigious forums and conferences, and is an active blogger, storyteller, author, and podcaster on topics related to HR, leadership, culture, and diversity.
With over 21 years of progressive HR leadership, Shobha Pandey is a seasoned expert in Talent Acquisition, Management, Diversity and Inclusion, and Performance Management. Her VUCA-ready approach to HR has led to transformative strategies, driving organizational success. Shobha excels in providing strategic insights, conceptual thinking, and executing large-scale HR initiatives. Her leadership within the HR domain extends to conceptualizing, implementing, and managing programs that accelerate business goals. At John Deere, she pioneered leadership effectiveness programs, workforce optimization, and diversity initiatives, showcasing her ability to navigate complex organizational challenges. Shobha's expertise in HR generalist skills and organizational development enables her to mentor management teams on complex issues, guiding them towards HR transformation. As an Advisory Board Member and ICC Co-Chair, she continues to contribute her expertise to academic and professional development initiatives, shaping the future of HR practices.
There’s no better way to discover the real India than by meeting those who know her best. And few know her like the renowned writer, scholar and local historian Rana Safvi. She is a passionate believer in India’s unique civilizational legacy and pluralistic culture which she documents through her writings, podcasts and videos. She has published nine books so far on the culture, history and monuments of India. These are Tales from the Quran and Hadith and the Delhi trilogy which includes Where Stones Speak, The Forgotten Cities of Delhi and Shahjahanabad: The Living City of Old Delhi. She has translated both the editions of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan’s seminal work on Delhi, Asar-us-Sanadid and Dastan-e-Ghadar, and four accounts of nineteenth and twentieth century Delhi from Urdu to English as City of My Heart and A Saint, A Folk Tale and Other Stories: Lesser-Known Monuments of India. Her blog ranasafvi.com is a repository of cultural, literary and historical heritage
This expert is a senior management professional with Ennoble IP, and Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Foundation (STEP UP 360). She is mentor, evangelist, wealth manager, advisor and guide to many tech-based start-ups and SMEs, and is actively involved in supporting women-based ventures. She provides specialized techno-legal and innovation consulting services to help inventors/start-ups/SMEs in building strong intellectual property for long term strategic benefits and competitive edge.
Ridhi is a visionary co-founder of AcadAlly, propelled by a fervent commitment to innovate and transform education. Her driving force lies in revolutionizing the educational landscape through cutting-edge AI technology. At AcadAlly, Ridhi leads a passionate team dedicated to catalyzing a paradigm shift in educational methodologies. Her visionary approach encompasses a holistic 360° strategy, harmonizing curriculum, pedagogy, and the potent influence of artificial intelligence. This seamless integration aims to elevate student performance, empowering learners through an innovative amalgamation of what to teach, how to teach, and the transformative prowess of technology. As an entrepreneur, she believes that technology can transform education and businesses, and her seminars give actionable insights into the impact of technology today. Ridhi's unwavering dedication fuels AcadAlly's mission to redefine education and pave the way for a brighter, more dynamic learning future.
As the first and highest-ranking female officer in the national police force, Kiran Bedi earned a reputation for being tough yet innovative on the job. Her efforts to prevent crime, reform prisons, end drug abuse, and support women’s causes earned her a Roman Magsaysay Award, the Asian equivalent of the Nobel Prize. Bedi also served as a police adviser to the UN Secretary General. Bedi earned recognition for the work she did as inspector general of prisons in 1994. In that capacity she reshaped one of the largest prisons in the world—the Tihar prison complex by addressing the corruption and human rights abuses she found there. She has never failed to shine light upon the gravity of the topic of women empowerment in her speeches, webinars, or counseling sessions. She is the author of 8 books, including It's Always Possible: Transforming One of the Largest Prisons in the World’.
Dr. Smita Brahma has been a physician for 23 years. She also has experience in academics, research and pharma industry. She has been a lifelong learner and is deeply passionate about understanding how intelligence and intellect determine success in life. She now helps students and professionals apply some of the timeless principles of human intelligence to improve efficiency and achieve their desired goals.
Karuna Gopal is an Internationally acclaimed Thought Leader, Keynote Speaker and Advisor on Smart Cities. She is the Founder President of Foundation for Futuristic Cities, a think tank that has influenced Urban Transformation in India for over a decade. Ms Gopal contributed to the design of the ‘100 Smart Cities Mission‘ of India and has been invited to speak at the launch of the Mission by the Prime Minister. Her innovation SCULPT your CITY -2009 has shaped the Mission guidelines and has been declared a National Best Practice. She is an Independent Director and Chairman of the Risk Management Comittee at Engineers India Limited.
Anita is the best-selling author of “Equal, Yet different—Career Catalysts for the Professional Woman”, which offers an India-centric approach to enabling career women to achieve their full potential. The book offers a 360-degree approach to what organisations, families and the women themselves need to do to stay the course and get into leadership positions. An alumna of IIT-B and IIM-A, Anita attained the position of Director—Account Planning and Research at FCB-Ulka. Soon after, Anita set up Prosearch Consultants, a sport-based consultancy along with husband and business partner, Harsha Bhogle. They both run a motivational workshop called ‘The Winning Way’, where they share insights and learning from sports for managers. The series translated into a book which sold over 1,25,000 copies and started a new genre in motivational speaking.
Sneh Nigam went to IE Business School, Spain (Top 5 B-schools in the world) to pursue her Post Graduation in Business adminstration. Hailing from a small town, she not only established a chain of rural schools in Madhya Pradesh, but also laid the foundation of a mental health startup called Mindcafe. Just within 6 months of its operations, Mindcafe won MIT startup of the Year Award, 2022. After understanding the need of quality mental health services at affordable cost, Ms Nigam extended Mindcafe to B2B domain and managed to help numerous students and employees to establish positive environment at the workplace. She believes in creating a one-stop aggregator platform that connects users with best-in-class experts so that early detection is done and people do not reach the stage of critical mental health issues.
Nasreen Dawood ( Nasreen ) is Global Delivery Partner at Kyndrylwith 25+ years of Experience. She has P&L responsibilities of Client Delivery Operations in India , owing CXO Client Relationship , driving Business growth and CSAT. Because of Diverse set of experiences Nasreen has Developed E2E understanding of Services Market including Solutioning , Transition and Transformation of large outsourcing deals ranging 75 – 500 million TCV across Tech Stack. Nasreen has personally led transformation engagements on cloud. Expertise & experience covers being an advisor to customer in their digital transformation journey. Incubated, developed, grew & managed offshore delivery center capabilities at India (4000+ FTEs of various skills sets – transition & transformation services to core managed service delivery of midrange mainframe and multi cloud skill sets)
Mona Mehra is a Home & Family Leadership Speaker & Trainer committed to fostering happier homes and families for enhanced workplace productivity. With expertise in keynote speeches, masterclasses, and workshops, she holds certification as a relationship workshop facilitator from the Transformation Academy. Mona advocates for work-home balance, highlighting the significance of nurturing family relationships. By drawing parallels between home and workplace operations, she aims to elevate the status of homemakers and their contributions. As the visionary behind the 'Familymaker Awards,' Mona celebrates the vital role of homemakers, challenging gender stereotypes and instilling pride in home management. Through workshops, she covers topics such as organizational-home similarities, leadership development, and learning skills within the home environment. As a Relationship Workshop Facilitator, she is sharing practical examples to foster strong bonds at home.
A Commonwealth Games gold medallist, a two-time Olympian and winner of multiple other honours, Manika Batra is one of the true stars of Indian table tennis. At Tokyo 2020, Manika Batra became the first women’s table tennis player from India to make it to the round of 32 in singles at an Olympics. Manika Batra, though, first rose to fame at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia when she bagged four medals, two of them gold. Before that, Manika Batra had won three gold medals at the 2016 South Asian Games and made her Olympic debut at Rio 2016. Manika Batra aspires to do for table tennis in India what PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal did for badminton in the country.
Recognized by the TIMES Group, Payal Nanjiani is an Indian-American globally acclaimed leadership expert, executive coach, and author. As an executive coach, Payal Nanjiani has coached leaders of Fortune 500 companies, CEOs, top executives, & government officials. A prominent figure in the corporate world, her training & coaching have brought about a transformation in the thinking and behaviour of more than a million professionals globally. In 2019 she launched The Payal Nanjiani Leadership Podcast ,which has been rated in the top 10% globally. A New York award-winning author, Payal’s books help you be a peak performer & reach your next level.
Awards and Accolades:
Featured in the US Media for redefining leadership .
Recognized by the Times Group as the Most Influential Personality in Leadership Speaking and Coaching
Recognized as the Top 10 Coach by Silicon India Magazine
Recipient of the State Ribbon award, USA, for her work in leadership.
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