Documentary Filmmaker

TRIO

Creative Consultant

Hurix Digital 

Senior Associate

NComs

Creative Copywriter

TEFL INTL

Webcontent provider

ABP Group

Freelance Writer

Bdg Productions Inc

Worked as Associate Director of veteran director Buddhadeb Dasgupta

 Feature Film

ZEE News

Worked as journalist and as producer in News department

Senior Assistant Producer

A Gautam Ghose production

Assisted famous filmmaker Gautam Ghose in his focumentary film

Documentary film

Writer

TRIO is a creative agency that specializes in producing engaging and innovative content for various platforms and audiences. As a Creative Consultant, I collaborate with a team of talented professionals to deliver high-quality and impactful stories that resonate with the viewers and clients. I leverage my skills in new media, blogging, and writing, which I have honed over 4.5 years of working in this role.

I also have a passion for documentary filmmaking, which stems from my curiosity and interest in exploring the lives and works of eminent personalities and social issues. I have been directing, shooting, and editing documentary films for over 27 years, covering various subjects, such as veteran filmmaker Mrinal Sen, maestro V Balsara, famous writers and filmmakers of Calcutta, and environmental and cultural topics. I have also assisted renowned filmmakers Buddhadeb Dasgupta and Gautam Ghose in their productions. My goal is to use my artistic and technical skills to create compelling and meaningful documentaries that inform, inspire, and entertain the audience.

Samita Chatterjee

Don't we comment too fast while watching a film and after watching it? 

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Comments should come from a prepared mind, which is ready to go deep down. 

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Many of us have watched the film, Titanic. Very few of us asked such questions: "Is there something very complex to handle?" "Did they really take such risks?" Or "Is there any hidden truth in the making which is unknown to us?"

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Do we really want to demystify film? Or, do we love to pamper the kids within us and keep watching?

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A film goes through different phases :

Pre-production (from developing an idea, storybuilding, to location hunting), production (shooting, etc), post production (editing, etc)

When we watch, story of the film grab us, generally. Many of us love to watch a "story" with characters talking and moving.

This short reel will demystify filmmaking.

This reel of the shooting of Titanic will show the gap between our imagination about the making and the fact.

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Video-source: Social media

Researcher and Freelance Writer | Masters in Philosophy, taught in colleges & Made films.

Soulfully Strong Training & Coaching Services

Corporate Trainer

Certified Life Coach

Blessed with the opportunity, I navigate diverse challenges as a corporate trainer, keenly understanding the organization's pain points.
In this evolving role, I suggest and implement tailored training programs, striving to address specific challenges faced by the organization.
Creating entirely new content is a rewarding aspect of my journey, adapting to the dynamic needs of the teams I work with.
I have the privilege of collaborating with dedicated teams, proposing solutions, and contributing to the implementation of effective training initiatives.
This experience allows me to continuously assess and refine training content, ensuring its relevance to the ever-changing requirements of the organization.

In my role as a communication coach, I have the privilege of supporting organizations in enhancing their verbal, written, and presentation skills.
I assist C-suite leaders in crafting impactful communication strategies that foster influence through conversations and public speaking, contributing to their personal and professional growth.
I guide individuals, teams, and leaders in discerning the distinctions between communication and mindful communication, emphasizing the importance of body language.
Through my coaching, I empower leaders to employ empathetic communication, strengthening connections with their team members.

Communication Professional

I started speaking at events when I was a teenager, hosting college fests and other gatherings – it was pretty exciting!
I'm not just a speaker; I like to add some thoughtfulness to my talks, making them more meaningful.
Thanks to my time in theater, my voice isn't ordinary; it's strong and expressive, adding a special touch to what I say.
As time passed, I've evolved into a catalyst, influencing, impacting, and inspiring transformative change through powerful narratives.
I feel blessed to see the difference I get to make in the lives I get to touch.

Public Speaker

Spring Bio Solution

I've had the privilege of leading transformative change, building strong client relationships, and promoting continuous learning.
My approach involves assessing specific training needs, understanding challenges and aspirations through various methods.
Collaborating with a dynamic team, we've developed personalized support strategies, including mentoring, engaging training, and focused coaching.
Crafting custom training content for different organizations has allowed me to create impactful learning experiences.
Through one-on-one coaching, I connect personally, guiding individuals to reach their full potential.
Facilitating transformative Group coaching journeys, I empower individuals and teams, fostering confidence and excellence.
Partnering with leading organizations, I contribute to growth and development, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Organization Growth/ Learning and Development Consultant/ Trainer/ Coach 

The Goalchy Club 

Life Coach & TGC City lead Mumbai

Enquizit (A CDW Company)

I've had the opportunity to steer project lifecycles from initiation to delivery, making sure everything aligns seamlessly with scope, time, and budget considerations.
In my role, I've established open communication channels with stakeholders, striving to align project goals with their expectations and broader business objectives.
Addressing project issues promptly has been a key focus, always with a solution-oriented mindset to minimize any impact on timelines.
Throughout, I've implemented industry-standard project management methodologies, aiming to simplify processes and enhance team performance.

Project Manager Scrum Master

SD Solutions LLC

In my time with SD Solutions, I had the privilege of developing UI training modules for some of the largest federal companies in the USA.
Engaged in an organizational growth project, I conducted in-person interviews with federal employees, visiting their offices in Washington DC, Baltimore, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

Project Manager

Freddie Mac

I played a pivotal role in project management, actively utilizing Agile metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess project progress. This data-driven approach allowed for informed decision-making, ensuring projects remained on the right track.
Creating an environment of empowerment was a priority, where team members felt in control of their tasks. This encouragement for ownership and collaborative work significantly contributed to the overall success of IT projects.
To ensure project success, I took proactive measures to identify and address potential issues early on. This vigilant approach in keeping projects running smoothly played a crucial role in maintaining their intended course.
An integral aspect of my role involved engaging with stakeholders to understand their system needs. By actively listening and documenting these requirements, I crafted plans that guided the team in developing systems tailored to meet everyone's needs effectively.

Senior Business System Analyst

I help people brew brilliant Conversations | ICF ACC | TEDx Speaker | Public Speaking and Communication Coach | NLP Practitioner | Corporate Trainer | Mindset Mentor

India’s First & Only Holistic Conversation Coach — Helping You Communicate with Clarity, Confidence & Impact in Every Sphere of Life.

👋 Welcome! If you’re here, chances are you care about the way you communicate—whether it’s at work, in social settings, or even with yourself. I help people brew brilliant conversations.

Communication Shapes Everything.
It’s not just about talking—it’s about influence, perception, and results. Whether you're in a boardroom negotiation, a social gathering, or a high-stakes discussion, the way you communicate determines how you’re perceived, the relationships you build, and the opportunities you unlock.

💡 A powerful conversation can open doors to career growth, deeper personal connections, and unwavering confidence. Poor communication? It leads to misunderstandings, missed chances, frustration, and even strained relationships.

That’s why I take a holistic approach to communication—helping professionals, C-suite leaders, and individuals master conversations in every aspect of life:
🔹 Professional
🔹 Personal & Social
🔹 Self-Talk
🔹 Networking
🔹 Public Speaking & Executive Presence

Who I Am
I know my name is unusual—let’s address that first. I’m April Strong, but I wasn’t born with this name. My birth name is Vijayalakshmi, and choosing "April" was an act of reinvention. To me, it symbolizes resilience, transformation, and strength—qualities that have shaped my journey.

Life, to me, is a quilt of gifts and lessons. I live by two principles:
🌱 Never worry about things beyond your control.
🌈 Everything in life is either a gift or a lesson.

Who I Work With

I help C-suite leaders, professionals, and organizations sharpen their communication skills to drive influence, confidence, and success.
I’ve trained professionals from Amazon, Microsoft, Yes Bank, Emerson, HDFC AMC, Tata Hitachi, IDBI, Hetero, Springbio Solutions, BCC, and many others—helping them refine their communication, elevate leadership presence, and advance in their work and life.

Work With Me
✅ Corporate Training – Tailored programs for leadership teams & organizations.
✅ Executive Coaching – 1:1 coaching for high-level professionals & leaders.
✅ Conversation Mastery Cohort – A deep-dive group coaching experience to sharpen your communication & influence across all areas of life.

If you’re ready to own every conversation, command attention, and drive impact, let’s connect.

April Strong, 💪 ACC (ICF)

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 ‘𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻’ 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲.

Ed Sheeran recently shared the funniest story about meeting Messi.
He said he spent almost three minutes talking non-stop praising him, hyping him, telling him how incredible he was…
and genuinely believing they were having a deep moment.

Meanwhile Messi?
Just smiling.
Nodding.
Looking delighted by… something.

Then someone gently whispered to Ed:
“𝘏𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩.”

Ed froze.
Messi had understood nothing.
He was just being polite.

And honestly?
This is how half our conversations go in real life too.

Sometimes you’re not misunderstood.
You’re simply speaking to someone in a language they don’t speak.

And I don’t just mean English or Spanish.
I mean:
• emotional language
• communication style
• learning pace
• energy
• context
• personality

Match the language → you build connections.
Miss the language → you get polite confusion and a lot of smiling.

🔥 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿, 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.

Most professionals freeze the moment a discussion gets tense.

But the ones who stay calm, centered, and clear are the ones people trust, and the ones who grow faster.

That’s exactly what I’ll teach you in 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮 𝟮-𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 trusted by leaders at Google, Microsoft, Instagram, and Facebook.

You’ll learn how to:
 ✔️ Stay grounded when emotions rise
 ✔️ Speak so your words land
 ✔️ Lead conversations with confidence & authority

⏳ Happening tomorrow
 📌 Registration link in the comments. Save your seat.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

The reporter wasn’t just asking a question.
He was trying to troll her…
trying to get a reaction…
trying to make her feel “𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀” by comparing her to Aishwarya and Priyanka.

And Sushmita doesn’t even blink.

No irritation.
No defence.
No insecurity.
Just pure grace.

She simply says,
“𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘺𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘢 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘧𝘦𝘸 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦. 𝘚𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘶𝘴 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥.”

That one line shut the entire narrative down.

Because when someone is rooted in who they are,
you can’t provoke them into proving their worth.
You can’t shake them with comparison.
You can’t pull them into a fight they don’t need.

This is what presence looks like.
𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺.
𝗨𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴.
𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻.

Celebrating someone else’s success without seeing it as a threat.
Responding without taking the bait.
Standing tall without raising your voice.

𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗿.
𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸, 𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀...
𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲.

If you want to build this kind of calm, grounded presence, join me for the 𝟱-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 - it’s practically free.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀? 🤪

Because honestly… whether you’re meeting a potential partner or a potential employer, the pressure to look sane, sound smart, and not spill anything on yourself is EXACTLY the same.

And don’t even get us started on the waiting game afterwards.

Did they like me?
Will they call back?
Should I pretend I’m busy?
Should I move to the mountains and raise goats?

👉 Swipe to laugh, relate, and maybe feel a tiny bit better about your next date… or interview.

If you can relate to this, please like and share your comments.

Dating and Interview

𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗮𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀.

This video made me pause.
Most of us compare our present life with someone else’s present life…
But we rarely ask the one question that actually matters:

Where did they start from?
Someone might look miles ahead today,
but maybe they began 200 meters in front.

Someone else might seem behind,
but maybe they started 50 meters after the starting line.

We look at outcomes, labels, and positions…and forget that every person’s starting point is different.

Every race is different.
Every advantage and disadvantage is different.
So what exactly are we comparing?

If there’s one thing this clip reminded me of, it’s this:
Your progress makes sense only when measured against your own beginning.
Not anyone else’s.

If you must compare, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱.
𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.
Not where someone else is standing.
And when you look at your own journey that way…you’ll realise you’re doing far better than you give yourself credit for.

I didn’t even see this when Suman first posted it, she had shared it with me, but I was buried in work. Then I suddenly found it on my feed… and it completely made my day. 💛

One of the toughest parts of this work is that people rarely share their experiences publicly, even when the transformation runs deep.

So when someone does, and does it so beautifully, it means the world. 🙏

Suman, I’m so proud of you.

The confidence you’ve built, the way you now lead conversations, handle tough situations, When identity shifts, everything shifts, it’s such a joy to witness your growth. 🌸

Grateful for this reflection and for the trust you’ve placed in the journey. 💫

Personal counselling and Corporate Counsellor. Wellness Community building.

#weeklymemory

We have a weekly session where we learn about how communication in the right manner can bring about the changes we are expecting out of us. Yesterday during the activity session I picked up the topic #change

Though there were very amazing topics, yet this one resonated with me the most. 

WHY

Because in the last few months after joining April Strong, 💪 ACC (ICF) for her sessions, the only thing constant in my life is CHANGE.

Some of the beautiful sentences which have brought the change.

1. If you are not programming your brain, it's still getting programmed.
2. Taking a pause - is my strength.
3. My state will lead my situation.
4. Who do I want to be today? 
5. Every challenge is an opportunity to prove my strength.
6. Productivity means doing what matters the most.
7. We don't get energy from others, we carry our own.

And many more along the journey.

This is a #gratitude post and I wish a lot of people can get benefitted by taking that leap of faith as I took.

I remember this video every time it felt like building a mindful mindset. This video mirrors how we create the change in our life by choosing being mindful and aware.

Drop in a comment if it resonates with you.

Video credits Social media.

#mentoring
#divinetrust
#mibdfullife

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗜 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲

I didn’t choose how I was born.
But I did choose who I became.

In April 2020, after losing everything 
…I made one choice:
To stop surviving.
And start building someone new.

That person needed a new name.
Not a name tied to pain.
But a name rooted in power.
That’s when 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 was born.

Not my birth name.
My rebirth name.

She asks me just one question every morning:
How can I make today count?

Back then, when my future looked like a pitch-black tunnel, a friend said, “Take one day at a time.”

It took me time to understand that. But when I understood that statement. 
I clung to it.
And today, I want to be that friend for you.

When you’re in pain, life feels like an ugly, endless road.
But that’s only because you can’t see clearly yet.

Every dawn is a doorway.
And every day is a chance to begin again.

“Take one day at a time.” and tell me
→ What will you name your next chapter?

Today I am hosting a 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 "𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆"

📅 Today at 𝟳:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 (𝗜𝗦𝗧)
 💰 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 to join
 👉 Register here : https://lnkd.in/dD2b_x77

🎯 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 “𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴” 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁... 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹?

Your heart beats faster.
Your palms sweat.
Your mind goes blank for a second.
We instantly label it as nervousness or anxiety.

But physiologically, it’s the same feeling as excitement.
A fascinating Harvard study tested this.

Participants had to do nerve-wracking tasks like public speaking and mental math under pressure.

But one group was told to say out loud - “I’m excited!” before starting.

Guess what happened?

They felt more confident. They performed better.

Because they reframed their stress as enthusiasm.

🧠 The mind believes what you tell it.
 Change your words, and you change your experience.

So the next time you feel those butterflies.
Don’t calm them. Train them to fly in formation. 🦋

Hi, I’m April Strong, India’s first and only Holistic Conversation Coach.

I help people communicate with confidence, clarity, and presence.
Follow me for more insights like this.

𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻... 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘁.

This clip felt very real to me.

The first woman didn’t get priority because she had influence.
She mattered because she cared.
She showed up every year.

She supported the bakery even in lockdown when no one was stepping out.

She ordered pies she didn’t even pick up… just so the shop would feel seen, supported, remembered.
And that’s what the owner remembered.

Not the order.
Not the money.
But the feeling.

It reminded me how human we all are underneath everything we do.
Sometimes people become important to us simply because they’ve shown us a little warmth, a little consistency, a little kindness over time.

We think relationships are built through big moments.
But when I look closely, maybe they’re really built on small gestures and care.

𝗜𝗳 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂

If you struggle with speaking, here’s something you need to hear today.

Your communication journey is not defined by how perfect you sound - it’s defined by the courage to keep showing up.

You don’t need flawless grammar to make an impact.
You don’t need a “perfect” accent to be respected.

And you definitely don’t need to be the most confident person in the room to be heard.

People care about clarity, not perfection.

They care about your message, not your mistakes.

Every time you speak, even if your voice shakes, you’re getting better.
Confidence is not something you wait for.

It’s something that grows with repetition.
One meeting, one conversation, one attempt at a time.

If you’ve been doubting yourself lately, save this.
You’re making more progress than you think.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀.

Someone looks you straight in the eye and asks you a question you should know…but don’t. 

Your brain scrambles. Your confidence wavers. And suddenly, the fear isn’t about not knowing, it’s about looking like you shouldn’t be in the room at all.

But what if saying “𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸” didn’t shrink your authority but strengthened it? 

In this newsletter, we break down the surprising psychology behind confident uncertainty, real-life examples of leaders who use it masterfully, and phrases you can use when you need to say “I don’t know” without losing an ounce of authority. 

Get ready this one might change how you show up in every conversation.

The Three words that make you more Credible not Less. Someone looks you straight in the eye, maybe a client, your boss, or even your teenager and asks

Open article: The Art of saying ‘I Don’t Know’ without losing Authority by April Strong, 💪 ACC (ICF) • 3 min read

The Art of saying ‘I Don’t Know’ without losing Authority

𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲.

Think about it.

You’ve been told that if you master public speaking, confidence tricks, or personality hacks, your visibility at work will skyrocket.

But here’s the truth no one talks about 👇
Most high achievers don’t struggle with speeches.

They struggle with everyday conversations.
Because if your day-to-day interactions still sound hesitant, apologetic, or confusing…

 ➡️ You’ll stay invisible.
 ➡️ Your ideas won’t get the recognition they deserve.
 ➡️ And your growth will always feel like it’s on pause.

That’s where I step in.

I help introverted professionals transform their income, influence, and clarity by mastering the one skill that quietly drives every opportunity: conversations.

When you learn to speak with impact in everyday moments, you:
 ✨ Grow your career faster
 ✨ Unlock promotions
 ✨ Attract better clients
 ✨ And finally feel like the leader you already are just waiting to be heard.

I’m April Strong, India’s first and only Holistic Conversation Coach.
Follow me for more insights on turning conversations into your greatest career currency.

#CareerGrowth #CommunicationSkills #LeadershipDevelopment #VisibilityAtWork #ProfessionalSuccess #AprilStrong

“𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗻...”

A few days ago, I got a message that made me sit up straight.

It was from Ruben Gonzalez ❄️

Four-time Olympian.
Best-selling author.
Leadership keynote speaker for over 100 Fortune 500 companies.
A man whose TED talk has crossed a million views.

And his message simply said, “𝘓𝘦𝘵’𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘯 𝘢 𝘡𝘰𝘰𝘮 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭.”

For a moment, I felt like a kid who just got picked for the school relay team.

I had first heard of Ruben through Srikanthan Kumarasamy. I remember listening to him then. He remembered his childlike excitement that filled the whole room. 

So imagine my joy when we finally spoke one-on-one.

What struck me this time was not the medals, not the accolades, not even the decades of Olympic appearances.

It was how he began.

Ruben didn’t grow up training on ice.
He didn’t start luge at four like other Olympians.
He didn’t come from a winter-sport culture.

He started at 21.

Twenty-one is the age most athletes peak.
For luge, it’s pretty late.

But Ruben had one strength that defined his entire life:

He never quits.

When he saw a list of Olympic sports, he didn’t pick the popular ones. He didn’t pick the ones he understood.

He picked the most dangerous one.

His logic made me smile.

“If a sport is extremely tough, most people will quit.
If most people quit and I don’t, I’ll eventually make it.”

That was his entire strategy.

He shared how he made one call and said 
“I want to learn luge. I want to be in the Olympics in four years. Will you help me?”

No fancy story. No glamorous facilities. No special privileges.
Just grit, clarity, and a willingness to choose the hard road because it matched his strengths.

That’s the part that stayed with me long after the call.

Ruben didn’t succeed despite starting late.
He succeeded because he understood himself.

He knew perseverance was his superpower.
So he chose a sport where perseverance could beat talent and time.

And he never looked back.

Talking to him reminded me of something I often tell my clients:
Success gets easier when you stop fighting who you are.

Thank you, Ruben, for the inspiration and the joy you bring into every conversation.

And thank you, Srikanth pa, for introducing me to a man who proves that age, timing, and circumstances mean nothing when your spirit is unstoppable.

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗮 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁... 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽.

I was this close to giving up.
Not in life.
Not at work.
But in a relationship that mattered more than my ego.

Every conversation felt like a battlefield - 
Every misunderstanding, a fresh wound…
Every argument, a new wall between us.
And then one day, in the middle of yet another conflict, I tried something different.

This was something I read in a book a long time ago.. I took a breath and said:
 “Can I share what’s going on inside me… before we talk about what’s happening between us?”

Everything changed.
Defensiveness softened.
Blame paused.

For the first time, we were talking with each other, not at each other.
That day I learned something powerful:
Your words may not always heal,
but your truth, spoken gently, can open a door you thought was already closed.

If there’s tension in your relationships right now, try saying this line.
It flips conflict into connection in seconds.
I hope this helps someone today.

Follow me for more insights on effective communication, emotional intelligence, and building healthier conversations.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳?

 👉 Do you avoid, overthink, or jump in too fast?

Every time we avoid a difficult conversation, something inside us shrinks, our confidence, our voice, our self-respect.

We assume we’re preserving peace…
 
But silence doesn’t build peace; it builds distance.
And the longer we wait, the heavier the conversation becomes. ⚖️

Today’s masterclass is your chance to break this cycle.
I’ll show you how to approach tough conversations without fear, communicate with clarity, and stop giving away your power through silence, so you can lead with calm confidence. ✨

⏰ Let’s catch up 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟳:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠 sharp inside the masterclass.

Don’t miss this if you know you've been avoiding the conversations that matter.

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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀.

On Sunday, I was sitting there, frustrated…
feeling that voice inside me saying, “I’m doing everything possible… 

Then why are my results nowhere close to where they should be?”
And right then, this Zakir Khan clip shows up on my feed.

Two lines hit me hard:
“Let the record show that I took the blow.”
“I did it my way.”
Isn’t it true?

We get so focused on outcomes that we forget the quiet courage of simply staying in the game.

Showing up when no one claps.
Carrying weight no one else can see.
Taking the hit and still choosing our own path.
Sometimes the work feels heavy.
Sometimes the progress feels invisible.
Sometimes it feels like your bones are cracking under the load.

But this reminded me of one thing:
Effort shapes us in ways results never can.
If you’re in that space too… I feel you.

Keep going your way.
Sending prayers your way.

You 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲 you are 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗱...
𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗽.

Here are 5 Signs You are being Undervalued
You cannot afford to miss!!! (Go through Carousel)

Sign 1: They overload you without support

Sign 2: They ignore your achievements

Sign 3: They don’t invest in your growth

Sign 4: They dismiss your ideas

Sign 5: When it’s time for promotions… your name isn’t even on the list.
Hard work isn’t the issue. Visibility is.

If these 5 signs felt familiar, please trust this -
𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 “𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝.”
It’s a 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧.
And it affects your 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, your 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, and 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 far more than you think.

If even a small part of this resonates, I want to help you shift it.

I’m inviting you to join my
Turn Your Conversations Into Currency 5-day 1:1 WhatsApp challenge -
a simple, gentle, powerful reset where you get personal guidance from me every day.
It’s priced at ₹2100, but I am inviting you 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 to join for ₹11.

Why ₹11?
People forget what they don’t pay for… and I don’t want you to forget yourself again.
Bas shagun ke 11 Rupay 😇😇 a blessing for new beginnings. 💹 
I want this challenge to feel like the start of something beautiful for you.
It’s my way of wishing you alignment, clarity, and an abundant new chapter.

If this speaks to you, come in.
And if you can, please share this post.
You never know who might be silently struggling…
and your share might become the moment that shifts their life.

Link is in the comments.
Be that person for someone today.
More details in carousel and link in the comments

5 Signs your Company doesn't value you

💼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿... 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 

Now what? 🤔

Most people either:
 👉 Accept silently (and regret later)
 👉 Or reject outright (and lose the opportunity)

But the real power lies in negotiation done with clarity, respect, and confidence.

In this video, I break down 4 simple steps you can use to negotiate the salary you deserve without burning bridges.

Because remember, companies expect you to negotiate.
It’s not a confrontation. It’s communication.

#SalaryNegotiation #CareerGrowth #CommunicationSkills #NegotiationTips #JobOffer

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗛𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱.

A growing consulting firm had a team member named Arjun, who was labelled as “unresponsive” and “slow to deliver.”

His manager believed Arjun simply wasn't communicating enough during meetings.

So the manager did what most people do: he kept talking more: more instructions, more check-ins, more reminders.

But the situation didn’t improve.

In fact, Arjun became quieter.
During one particularly tense review call, the HR partner sat in.

Instead of adding more instructions, she asked one simple question:
“Arjun, can you walk us through what’s getting in your way?”

For the first time, Arjun felt someone wasn’t trying to talk over him they were trying to understand him.

What came out surprised everyone:
The project brief he received had contradicting requirements
He was copying two different leads who were giving opposite directions. 
And he didn’t feel safe speaking up because every time he tried, he was interrupted

The issue was not poor performance.
The issue was zero listening.

Once the team paused to listen instead of talk:
The workflow was clarified
The conflicting instructions were aligned
Arjun’s delivery rate shot up
The manager said, “I had no idea I was creating the confusion.”

All because someone asked, not told.
Listened, not lectured.

Most communication problems don’t come from not saying enough.
They come from not hearing what’s already being said.
Great communicators don’t fill the room with words. 
They create space for others to speak.

"𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲!" - 𝗜𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗳𝘂𝗹?

We’ve all heard it.
Some of us have said it.

But what if that well-meaning phrase is doing more harm than good?
If someone opens up to you about something tough, your response can either build a bridge - or quietly burn one.

💬 Curious how to respond with empathy without sounding like a self-help poster?

🎥 Watch this video till the end to discover a 3-step response that can change how people feel around you -seen and strong.

If this resonated, imagine what would happen if you learned one small communication shift every day — the kind that makes people naturally respect you, listen to you, and value your input at work…

All in just 5 minutes a day.
✨ Join the 𝟱-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲
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Discover the hidden communication triggers that turn everyday conversations into career-boosting moments without working harder or changing who you are.

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