Resilience Speakers

Commander Abhilash Tomy is a pioneering naval officer and the first Indian to complete a solo, non-stop circumnavigation of the globe. He is a Kirti Chakra Awardee for gallantry. Having completed the 2022 Golden Globe Race in second place despite a previous life-threatening injury, his keynotes offer powerful lessons on Overcoming Adversity, Leadership Lessons from the High Seas, and Risk Management in Extreme Conditions.

V. V. S. Laxman is a legendary former Indian cricketer, a recipient of the Padma Shri and Arjuna Award. He is currently the Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) and a member of the BCCI Cricket Advisory Committee. His career is highlighted by his iconic 281-run innings against Australia and his role as a "crisis man" for the Indian team. His motivational keynotes offer deep insights on Building High Performance Teams, Winning Mindsets, and Peak Performance gleaned from his years in international and IPL cricket.

Caroline Miller is a 9x bestselling author and one of the world’s leading experts on the science of goal setting and “good grit.” She is a pioneer of Positive Psychology and a highly sought-after executive coach. Her influential books, including The Happiness Advantage and Getting Grit, bring research-based, tangible strategies for success. Her keynotes, including a viral TEDx talk, provide audiences with the BRIDGE methodology to close the gap between ambitious objectives (OKRs) and actionable key performance indicators (KPIs).

Major Devender Pal Singh is India's first blade runner and a celebrated Kargil War hero who overcame severe injury to become an international athlete. He has completed 26 half marathons, including three in extreme high-altitude conditions. He is the founder of "The Challenging Ones," a group dedicated to shifting the perception of differently-abled persons in society. His keynotes, delivered globally, share his never-say-die attitude and provide powerful motivation to follow one's passion and achieve goals despite all odds.

Jamling Tenzing Norgay is the son of Everest pioneer Tenzing Norgay and a conqueror of the summit himself. He is the founder of Tenzing Norgay Adventures and a renowned mountaineering expert. His talks blend his personal summit story with the pioneering saga of his father and Sir Edmund Hillary, inspiring audiences with tremendous resilience and hope. His keynotes stress the necessity of self-reliance, teamwork, and adaptability in the face of insurmountable odds and extreme uncertainty.

Arjun Vajpai is a record-breaking mountaineer, notable for being among the youngest to summit Mount Everest at age 16 and the youngest Indian to summit Mt Cho Oyu. He is the founder of the ‘Climb for Climate Change’ movement, dedicated to sustainable living and ecosystem preservation. His keynotes, such as ‘Finding Your Everest,’ inspire the audience to push their limits and provide actionable insights into employee motivation and drive for corporate success.

Mohinder Amarnath is a legendary former Indian cricketer and the Player of the Final in India’s historic 1983 Cricket World Cup victory. Widely recognized as the best Indian batsman against fast bowling, he received the C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award. His talks share powerful lessons on resilience, mental fortitude, and achieving success in high-pressure environments.

Sudha Chandran is an iconic Bharatanatyam dancer and actress who won a National Film Award for Mayuri. She is the only dancer to have successfully returned to the stage using a Jaipur foot after a tragic accident. Her incredible story of fortitude and determination—overcoming a life-altering disability—is immortalized in the acclaimed film Mayuri. Her keynotes provide audiences with the tools to inspire themselves, embrace the lessons of failure, and achieve astonishing success despite all odds.

Mark Inglis is the first double amputee to climb Mount Everest (2006) and a former search and rescue mountaineer. He is an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit and a Paralympic silver medalist in cycling. An author of multiple mountaineering memoirs, he is celebrated for drawing parallels between the ferocities of the mountains and the business markets. His keynotes inspire audiences with his story of resilience and his commitment to philanthropy through his charity, Limbs4All.

Viren Rasquinha is the former Captain of the Indian Hockey Team and an Arjuna Award recipient. He is the CEO of Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ), which played a key role in 5 out of the 8 medals India won in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. An alumnus of ISB, Hyderabad (MBA), he provides a strategic perspective on achieving seemingly impossible goals. His keynotes offer inspiring lessons on the importance and art of teamwork, leadership, and how to successfully adapt to a changing environment to emerge as a true winner.

Mark Mathews is a former professional Big Wave Surfer and Red Bull Athlete known for his mastery of high-stakes environments. He is an award-winning speaker and expert in mental resilience and sustained long-term performance. Drawing from 20 years of experience, his presentations provide counterintuitive techniques on Leadership, Safety, and Risk Management. His keynotes use spectacular surf footage to demonstrate the need for agility and meticulous preparation to overcome challenges and perform at peak levels.

Roger Federer retired in 2022 after a career that reconfigured modern men’s tennis. His play—marked by technical fluency, strategic clarity and public composure—produced 20 Grand Slam singles titles and 103 ATP singles championships, records that anchor his standing in the sport’s recent history. Beyond match results, Federer has built a sustained philanthropic platform through the Roger Federer Foundation, focusing on early childhood learning across Southern Africa and Switzerland. His post-playing agenda combines advocacy, selective partnerships and public conversation about transitions, performance psychology and the responsibilities of public figures.