Leadership Speakers

General Bikram Singh is the former Chief of the Indian Army and a highly decorated military leader. He is an expert in strategic politico-military decision-making and leadership under pressure. The General was inducted into the US Army War College ‘Hall of Fame’ and received the ‘Legion of Merit’ from the U.S. President. His keynotes provide corporate leaders with unique insights on strategic affairs, security issues, management, and disaster management.

Mary Kom is a legendary Indian boxer and the only woman to win six World Amateur Boxing Championships. She is the only Indian female boxer to win a medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics (Bronze). A recipient of the Padma Bhushan and Arjuna Award, her life story of struggle and determination has inspired millions. Her talks, delivered with authenticity and wit, focus on the hardships endured to attain mastery and how sports can shape one's personality.

Dr. Sahar Yousef is a cognitive neuroscientist and faculty at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. She is a leading expert on cognitive training and human performance, having conducted over a decade of research on neuroplasticity. Her popular MBA class and the Becoming Superhuman Lab focus on the science of productivity. As a speaker, she provides organizations like Google and Visa with custom talks and workshops on productivity, energy management, and habit formation, empowering teams to complete crucial work with less stress and in less time.

Scott Harrison is the founder of charity: water, an organization that has raised over $850 million to fund clean water projects for more than 17.5 million people globally. His approach to non-profit work is defined by the innovative 100% Model and radical transparency. A compelling speaker, Harrison shares his personal journey of redemption and the transformative power of a clear mission, as detailed in his New York Times bestselling book, Thirst. He inspires audiences to leverage technology and storytelling to drive positive, large-scale social change and ethical business practices.

Dr. Raj Sisodia is the founding father of the Conscious Capitalism movement and a Distinguished University Professor at Tecnologico de Monterrey. He is the NYT bestselling co-author of Conscious Capitalism. His books, including Firms of Endearment and the Wall Street Journal bestseller Everybody Matters, detail how world-class companies profit from passion and purpose. His keynotes, delivered over 1,000 times globally, including at the White House and the Vatican, inspire leaders to awaken the conscience of business to achieve growth and healing.

Mitch Lowe is a co-founding executive of Netflix, former President of Redbox, and former CEO of MoviePass, making him a central pioneer in the entertainment industry's disruption. His book, Watch and Learn, details his lessons in disruption, emphasizing that true innovation requires perseverance, imagination, and a deep understanding of customer needs. His keynotes share invaluable stories on entrepreneurship, the subscription economy, and the future of the $2 trillion entertainment industry.

Vishal Gondal is a serial entrepreneur, the Founder of Indiagames (acquired by Disney), and the CEO of GOQii Inc., a leader in digital health and wearable technology. Recognized as the "Father of the Indian Gaming Industry," he is a prominent angel investor and a TEDster whose expertise spans technology, fitness, and gaming. His keynotes provide dynamic insights on entrepreneurship, innovation, and leveraging technology for social good and personal well-being.

Ricardo Lagos is the former President of Chile (2000–2006) and a distinguished economist known for his work in defending democracy and sustainable economic development. He is the founder of the Fundación Democracia y Desarrollo and a board member of the International Crisis Group. His expertise, which includes serving as a UN Special Envoy for Climate Change, is crucial for audiences seeking strategic insights into global security, development, and equality in the Americas and beyond.

Kwame Christian is the CEO of the American Negotiation Institute and a leading expert on negotiation and compassionate communication. He is the author of the best-selling book, I Hear You, and the host of the top-ranked podcast Negotiate Anything. His work is centered on his unique Compassionate Curiosity method. A compelling keynote speaker, Christian provides a practical and actionable framework for having difficult conversations with confidence and empathy. He speaks on negotiation, communication, and the importance of emotional intelligence, offering audiences a transformative guide for building stronger relationships and achieving better outcomes.

Paul Moya is the CEO of Millennial Labs, a global consultancy trusted by Fortune 500 companies. He is a Futurist who blends Harvard Strategy with Cowboy Practicality to deliver viable solutions and quantifiable results. His research leverages predictive analytics and insights from behavioral economics to solve complex generational challenges in the workplace and marketplace. As a speaker, he uses his firsthand experience—from private equity investments to global mergers—to provide forward-thinking initiatives and proven strategies to a diverse, global clientele.

Rahul Dravid is one of the greatest batsmen in cricket history, revered as “The Wall.” He is an ICC Hall of Fame inductee and currently serves as the Director of Cricket Operations at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). He is a highly decorated player, named the ICC Cricketer of the Year (2004) and inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame (2018). His talks provide an engaging blend of locker room stories and practical lessons on focus, resilience, and leadership, motivating audiences to overcome obstacles and achieve exceptional, long-term performance.

Graça Machel is a leading global activist and the former First Lady of both Mozambique and South Africa. She served as Mozambique's first Minister of Education, a role in which she drastically reduced the country's illiteracy rate. Today, she is the founder of the Graça Machel Trust, dedicated to education, women's empowerment, and good governance across Africa. As a public speaker, she delivers a stirring message of determination, hope, and advocacy, providing a unique perspective on political transitions, human rights, and the power of committed social action.

R. Gopalakrishnan is a distinguished business leader and strategist with five decades of experience at Unilever and Tata Sons. He is a bestselling author of 20 books on management. An alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and Harvard Business School (AMP), he advises on and holds independent directorships for major corporations. His keynotes provide practical, anecdote-rich insights on Governance and Strategy, Business in India, and Innovation, sharing the wisdom of a 50-year executive career.

Alex Banayan is the youngest bestselling business author in American history and one of the world's leading experts on high performance. His #1 international bestseller, The Third Door, chronicles his quest to decode success from leaders like Bill Gates and Lady Gaga. His work has evolved to include inner success and mental wellbeing, having spent years interviewing renowned mental health pioneers. His talks provide a powerful catalyst for a new way of thinking, helping individuals discover unconventional routes to their biggest dreams and empowering them to boost mental wellbeing with scientifically-proven, scalable solutions.

Robert Spector is the bestselling author of the The Nordstrom Way series and a globally recognized expert on Customer Experience (CX) and employee engagement. His talks, presented in over 27 countries, are renowned for their engaging stories, humor, and practical takeaways. He teaches the elements of a world-class customer service culture and includes lessons from retail giants like Amazon, Starbucks, and Costco for immediate implementation.

Dr. Raghunath Mashelkar is the former Director General of CSIR and a Fellow of the Royal Society. He is a pioneer of “Gandhian Engineering” and a global authority on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). He successfully led the legal battle to revoke the US patent on the wound-healing properties of turmeric, pioneering the protection of traditional knowledge. His keynotes share strategic blueprints for innovation, leadership (such as the "Beyonders" program), and translating scientific research into high-yield commercial value.

Bhaskar Pramanik is the former Chairman of Microsoft India and a global technology executive with over four decades of experience. He previously served as MD of Oracle Corporation and Sun Microsystems in India. An alumnus of the Executive Committee of NASSCOM, he is an Independent Board member and advisor to companies, focusing on Corporate Governance and Innovation. His keynotes cover Culture and Strategy, Leadership, and the future social and economic impact of Advanced Technologies.

Sachin Pilot is the National General Secretary of the Congress party and the former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan. At 26, he became the youngest Member of Parliament in the country. An alumnus of St. Stephens College and the Wharton Business School, he is an expert on political economy and CSR policy. His keynotes detail his success in implementing digital systems in the Postal Service and his belief that politics is a 24/7 commitment to being with the people.