Most professionals I meet fall into two camps:

1. Skilled professionals, but not sure how to position online. 2. New graduates, with little or no portfolio, who don't know where to start.

If that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.

Whether you’re an experienced professional but mostly on the sidelines or just getting started, the real blocker is not sharing your work and skills as stories people can understand and act on.

That has been my focus for 12+ years. I’ve trained leaders in Nigeria’s top conservation agency, coached changemakers at the American Corner in The Gambia, grown a 51,000+ storytelling newsletter, and built a LinkedIn community of 100k+. In 2023, Favikon named me the #1 storyteller in Nigeria. 

My programs (including the 7-day Personal Branding Challenge completed by 197 people across seven countries) help quiet professionals and new grads build confidence, position strategically, and land global opportunities.

I believe every voice has the power to influence change and attract opportunities. Whether you’re a founder, executive, or mission-driven organization, I help you clarify your message, turn your work into proof, and share your story in a way that inspires trust and impact.

Ways We Can Work Together:

→ LinkedIn ghostwriting & thought leadership content (monthly retainers available)
→ Personal branding & storytelling coaching (1:1 sessions or team training)
→ Story-led communications strategy for Nonprofits, Executives & Organizations
→ Full-time/contract role within an organization seeking communications & storytelling leadership

💌 Email me directly at noraubek@gmail.com or hello@pulsenarrative.com

And of course, my DMs are always open.

Nora Agbakhamen

StandOutIn90Sec

I host guests in 90 second conversations by asking five questions. And creating impactful videos that humanizes them instantly!

Who can use this?

👉 Cybersecurity Startup CEOs to connect with CISOs, future employees

👉 New CISOs to connect with their new teams, build social brand

👉 Cyber conference organizers to humanize their speakers before the event

And my broad community reach across the CISOs, vendors and newcomers helps with amplification.

That's not all, as my way of giving back to the community, I host newcomers for free! I share my availability periodically so follow me if you want to grab a spot.

If you are a cyber startup executive, cyber conference host, or CISO, let's talk

📥 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 or 📧 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 me 𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐰𝐢𝐧@𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐧𝐚𝐧.𝐦𝐞

Host 🎤, Producer, 🎬 Amplifier 📣- Stand Out in 90 Seconds

Self-Employed 

Contributor - TechTarget

IDG (International Data Group)

IDG Influencer

Mobilematics, Inc.

Consultant

Chief Diversity Amplifier

UGATIt

#UGATIt is 𝖀nabashedly 𝙂iving 𝘼ll the 𝐓ime
And this live show is highlighting amazing human beings who are leading the #UGATIt life.
Every Wednesday @ 5pm PST.

LinkedIn Live Host

The Tefon Tales

#TheTeflonTales is a lively discussion where we meet guests who live the Telfon life to make their business & personal lives more impactful and purposeful.
What is a Teflon life? Heating up quickly,, Cooling down quickly, Remaining non-sticky, Being highly flexible, Demonstrating versatility.
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Follow #TheTeflonTales on LinkedIn for more inspirational Teflon stories
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SecureDynamics

Working with an amazing team of passionate security folks with a mission to  educate, engage and give back (The what) and in the process close the chasm of cybersecurity skills, transformation and conversation (The why) using podcasting, training and services (The how)

Chief Communicator

CIO Online

IDG Contributor

HyTrust

Leading Product Management, Strategy and Program Management functions. Right @ the nexus of Cloud, Virtualization, Security

SVP Product Management + Strategy

Brocade

Business responsibility for NFV and SDN products - virtual router, firewall, VPN, ADC/load balancer and SDN controller, leading a team of top notch product management and technical marketing professionals

Head of Products (Senior Director), Software Networking Business

My typical conversation starter used to be…

Where do you work?

Looking back, I go “Duh!” Because now I ask:

“What advice would you give your younger self?”

See the difference? One opens with status. The other opens the heart.

I’m Ashwin Krishnan, and as The Human Catalyst, I help mid-to-large organizations rediscover the power of authentic human connection — one 90-second video at a time.

Through my platform, StandOutIn90Sec,I have created a human connection engine for building recognition, belonging, and trust through one unforgettable story at a time. In 90 seconds, I ask thought-provoking questions that reveal the person behind the professional. The answers are raw, real, and unforgettable.


If you're a business leader who cares about retention, engagement, well-being, and belonging – let’s talk. 


My mission? To help leaders spark deep, lasting connections — whether inside their teams, with customers, or across communities. Because human bonding isn’t a “soft skill.” It’s a business superpower.

If you care about building stronger organizational culture and creating true employee engagement, StandOutIn90Sec can help you do it—beautifully and fast.

🎥 See what human connection looks like: https://www.youtube.com/@StandOutin90Sec/

📩 Message me or 📧 email ashwin@ashwinkrishnan.me — let’s talk about igniting human bonding at scale.

Ashwin Krishnan

Let's see if you get this right.


What do two Silicon Valley cybersecurity guys talk about when they meet?

AI?
 Zero-trust architecture?
  The latest breach?

Nope.

When Nikhil and I connected today, we talked about:
1️⃣ Helping others who have lost jobs unexpectedly
2️⃣ The quiet identity crisis that follows
3️⃣ Grit built through seasons we didn’t choose
4️⃣ Lessons learned through personal tragedy
5️⃣ Why sharing our vulnerability isn’t content strategy — it’s leadership

Not exactly your typical “tech-to-tech” conversation.

For those who’ve followed my journey, you probably guessed that  Nikhil has been on StandOutIn90Sec.

That’s how we connected.

We’ve never met in person.
But today’s 20-minute catch-up left me with more energy and clarity than 
most 2-hour strategy sessions.

Here’s what I've come to realize:
The most powerful conversations in tech aren’t about tech.
They’re about the humans building it.

If you haven’t watched Nikhil’s StandOutIn90Sec yet, it’s worth your time.
Not for virality.
For perspective.
(Video below 👇)

Ashwin Krishnan 

Host of StandOutIn90Sec - Catalyzing Human Stories | Helping Leaders Build Recognition, Belonging & Trust

Getting and Keeping this one thing is getting harder and harder.


The audience's ATTENTION.

Big screen superstar Matt Damon recognized that and is adapting to it with his RIP on Netflix by reiterating the plot three or four times in the dialogue to accommodate viewers who are distracted by their phones while watching.

Enough said!

So when I saw my latest guest - Atheeth's StandOutIn90Sec stats - I went 😅! Why?

Its just a 24 second video snippet posted 24 hours ago! I think the spontaneity and authenticity of his answer is the driver which mirrors exactly what the show is about. 

Here is his snippet - https://lnkd.in/gMJzJteF - and hit subscribe so you don't miss his full video coming soon!

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