IgnitedNeurons

Our Mission is to inspire & ignite your spark & be part of your journey as you discover your true self.

We are an organization driven by a sense of purpose and a clear focus on delivering impact with every life we touch. The three values are a part of our DNA and are expressed in our every interaction, every action.
> Excellence श्रेष्‍ठता - the quality of being very good
> Empathy समानुभूति - the ability to imagine how another person is feeling
> Equality समानता - everyone has the same rights and advantages

We truly believe that each one of us has greatness within us. Our objective is to be with you on that journey to discover who you are and who you can be.

We provide the following services - 
1. Executive and Leadership Coaching
2. First Time Manager Coaching Journeys
3. Happiness Coaching
4. Sessions on Well-being, Finding Purpose
5. Co-create Journeys to Help Each One be their Best Self

Founder

The IgnitedNeurons Podcast

I am the host of The IgnitedNeurons podcast that aims at humanising leadership by building conversations with guests and amplifying their stories globally!

Podcast Host

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Learning and Development Manager

BetterUp

BetterUp partners with global enterprise customers to bring transformation experiences to their people and measurable growth to their organizations. At BetterUp, I coach executives from Fortune 500 companies across the globe to help them navigate workplace challenges and achieve professional goals for career success. The BetterUp experience brings together world-class coaching, AI technology, and behavioral science experts to deliver change at scale - improving individual resilience, adaptability, and effectiveness.

Fellow Coach

Associate Coach

Torch

Torch is an integrated platform for Learning and Development leaders to deliver, manage, and measure employee growth at scale. In this role, I will be an Executive Coach to the clients that Torch onboards onto their platform.

Executive Coach

Mentora

In this role, I am heading the India Office for the organization & working closely with clients in the Asia-Pacific region. I enjoy the challenge of keeping pace with the changing external conditions while staying authentic to who I am as an individual and we are as a team.

Director Of Operations & Client Development

Director Of Marketing

Director Of Photography

Production Manager

Narang Healthcare and Wellness

Director & Founder

Executive Coach | Your Copilot to a Fulfilling Life and Career Growth | Powered by the Ignite Life Method™ | Coached 1,200+ Leaders at Dropbox, Salesforce, Coinbase | Take the Quiz to See What Needs to Shift — Now

Do you feel that you are stuck in your career,
life overwhelmed with busyness, 
and you are disconnected from yourself... 
then we need to talk.

Most high achievers I coach aren’t broken — they’re just disconnected.

🚨 Disconnected from their purpose.
🚨 Disconnected from the work they once loved.
🚨 Disconnected from the life they truly want to live.

It shows up as: STUCK, FRUSTRATION, LOST.

❌ Career stagnation
❌ Constant firefighting
❌ Burnout masked as busyness
❌ Imposter syndrome despite success

I help ambitious professionals — founders, product leaders, and emerging executives — reignite clarity, rebuild courage, and create conscious impact using The Ignite Method™.

You don’t have to choose between growth and fulfilment. You can have both.

🔥 The Ignite Method™

1. Clarity Journey — Rediscover who you are and what truly matters.
2. Courage Building — Move through fear and start acting boldly.
3. Conscious Impact — Create a career and life that actually feels like success.
4. Cohesive Action — Align what you think, feel, and do every single day.

🎯 What My Clients Gain

✅ Unshakable clarity on what’s next
✅ Courage to make big, aligned decisions
✅ Confidence to lead teams or businesses with purpose
✅ Energy and ownership to thrive at work and at home

📍 A Bit About Me

- PCC Certified Coach (ICF)
- 1,200+ leaders coached in 18+ countries
- Clients from Google, Coinbase, Dropbox, Salesforce, Intel, EA Sports, Rubrik, Visa, Zynga and more
- TEDx Speaker: Can Fear Push Us to be Courageous? Google it!
- Founder, IgnitedNeurons — a platform helping build a culture of high performance, growth mindset and based in values!
- Building the IgnitedNeurons Podcast to extract lessons you and I can apply in everyday life

💼 If You’re Leading a Team or Organisation:
I also partner with founders, HR heads, and L&D leaders to design bold cultures, build values-driven teams, and humanise leadership.

📩 Ready to Take the First Step?
Take the free 5-minute Ignite Life Quiz to discover what’s holding you back.

Let’s ignite your next chapter.

Utkarsh Narang

Stuck isn’t a place. 
It’s a mindset.

At the start of 2025, I thought clarity would just show up.

Spoiler: it didn’t.

What worked instead? 
Courage. 
Curiosity. 
Imperfect action.

Now as the year closes, ask yourself: Am I where I want to be?

If not, don’t wait for January 1. Change begins the moment you choose.

Here are 25 ways to get unstuck before 2026 begins:
1.	Reconnect with your values.
2.	Follow curiosity.
3.	Reach out to old peers and mentors.
4.	Test-drive skills through side projects or volunteering.
5.	Build something of your own.
6.	Learn: courses, books, workshops.
7.	Shadow someone in a role you admire.
8.	Refresh LinkedIn and your CV.
9.	Explore a new industry.
10.	Start small, aim consistent.
11.	Join inspiring communities.
12.	Reflect: what’s working, what’s not?
13.	Protect your energy.
14.	Ask for feedback.
15.	Attend events,online or offline.
16.	Embrace imperfection.
17.	Find a mentor or coach.
18.	Tap into online resources.
19.	Research company cultures.
20. Sharpen soft skills.
21.	Track and celebrate wins.
22. Stay open to surprise paths.
23. Try coaching for clarity.
24. Take the risk you’ve avoided.
25. Keep going.

Progress is rarely perfect but it is possible.
And sometimes, one small step is all it takes to open the next big door.

💬 What’s one step you’ll take before the year ends?

♻️ Share this with someone who feels stuck right now.

👋🏼 I’m Utkarsh Narang, Executive Coach and lifelong learner. I share ideas on leadership, growth, and living courageously. Follow along for more.

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Your past doesn’t define you.

Your next choice does.

We spend so much of our lives replaying old memories: 
the job we left, 
the words we wish we hadn’t said, 
the version of ourselves we can’t seem to forgive.

Yes, your past shaped you.
Yes, it taught you lessons.

But it doesn’t decide who you become now.

The future? It’s a man-made illusion.

Will you or I even be here for it? No one knows.
And that’s the whole point. The only thing that truly exists is this moment, and the choice you make in it.

Viktor Frankl once said:

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space.
In that space is our power to choose our response.
In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”

That space is where life changes.
It’s where courage replaces fear.
It’s where awareness turns into action.

Every time you choose with awareness, you rewrite your story.
You move from reacting to responding.
From surviving to living consciously.

If you’re at that point where you’re ready to choose differently, to build a life rooted in clarity, courage, and conscious impact, that’s exactly what we do through the Ignite Life Method.

Because your next choice can change everything.

💬 What’s one choice you’re ready to make, consciously, today?

Are you winning in life? I am. 
And yes, I don’t have the CXO title or a billion dollars in my bank.

If you want to win in life, 
you need to know what it actually means to win.

Here are 4 hard truths most people learn the hard way 👇

I promise that if you can put these into practice, 
You will get closer to winning life, and very few are lucky enough to achieve this.

1️⃣ You won’t be liked by everyone.
The moment you start choosing yourself, someone will call you selfish.
Let them.
You’re not here to be universally liked. You’re here to live truthfully.

2️⃣ Not everyone deserves access to you.
Your time, energy, and attention are currency.
Spend them on people who expand you, not those who drain you.

3️⃣ Growth means leaving people behind.
You’ll outgrow circles, habits, and even versions of yourself.
It’s not betrayal. It’s evolution.

4️⃣ No one is coming to save you.
Not your manager. Not your partner. Not luck.
The day you stop waiting for rescue is the day you start leading your own life.

Winning isn’t about having it all.
It’s about having the courage to let go 
of validation, approval, and old identities 
so you can finally become who you’re meant to be.

💬 Which one of these truths hit you hardest today?

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“Utkarsh, I just don’t think I’m doing enough.” If I were paid a $ for every time I heard this, I would be a billionaire.

We’re all terrible at seeing our own gifts.

We focus on our flaws.
We dismiss our strengths as “just normal.”
We compare our struggles to everyone else’s highlight reels.

A few months ago, one of my coachees, a senior marketing leader, came to me and said:

“Utkarsh, I just don’t think I’m doing enough.”

She had built a high-performing team, led major launches, and earned deep respect across her organisation.

But all she could see were the gaps, what she hadn’t done, what she could’ve done better.

Through our coaching, we worked on rewriting her lens.
Every session, I asked her one simple question:

“If your best friend achieved what you did, how would you describe them?”

Slowly, something shifted.
The tone changed. The self-talk softened.
She began to see what had always been there. 
Her own brilliance.

Three months later, she didn’t just show up differently at work.
She showed up differently for herself.

Most people don’t need motivation.
They need a mirror, someone who helps them see what they’ve stopped recognising.

That’s what I do through The Ignite Life Method and help people move from self-doubt to self-trust, from noise to clarity.

If you’re constantly questioning your worth despite everything you’ve built,
DM me IGNITE, and let’s help you see yourself clearly again.

💬 When was the last time you gave yourself credit for how far you’ve come?

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Over the last 40 years, I have grown.
And that growth has come at a cost.

That's what makes growth so scary.
So painful.
So hard.

I have lost relationships, careers, opportunities, and more.

In pursuit of growth that aligns with who I am.

The new you will cost you the old one.
This is how I pay the price.

No one talks about what you’ll have to let go of to grow.
The habits that kept you safe.
The people who preferred your smaller version.
The identity that gave you comfort.
The validation that made you feel seen.

Growth isn’t about adding more.
It’s about shedding everything that no longer fits.
And in that shedding, you’ll lose applause. You’ll lose belonging. You’ll even lose yourself for a while.

But then…
One day, you’ll wake up lighter. Clearer.
And you’ll realise, you didn’t lose anything.
You just outgrew what was never meant to come along.

So if it feels lonely right now, that’s okay.
You’re not breaking down.
You’re breaking through.

🧠 Question for you:
What part of your “old self” are you finally ready to outgrow this season?

When I had 4,000 people in my LinkedIn community, I dreamed of 10,000. At 10,000, I started imagining 20. Now, at 23,000… 

I’ve realised the number was never the point.

There’s a past version of me, sitting behind a clinic desk, or staring at a blank screen, or doubting if my words mattered, who would be amazed to see what I get to do today.

Not because it’s perfect.
But because I kept showing up even when no one was watching.

I kept writing when the likes were low.
I kept coaching when clients were few.
I kept believing that impact begins long before attention arrives.

And that’s what I remind my coachees, too.
The goal isn’t to only scratch the surface,
it’s to go deeper.
To become someone your past self would be proud of.

If you looked back right now,
you’d probably see the same thing,
a younger you who’s stunned you made it this far.

Don’t rush past that version.
Honour them.
Because they’re the reason you’re here.

And you’re not done yet.
Not by a long shot.

💬 What would your past self thank you for today?

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LinkedIn

Most professionals give everything to a job that would replace them in a week.

I am not against that. Hear me out.

82% of professionals say they live with the constant fear of being laid off.

If you are lucky enough to find the sweet spot between your passion, profession, 
And a culture that values it…
Don’t let go.

But if you are someone who 
‼️Dreads Monday morning
‼️Feels that the weeks are long and the weekend is a myth
‼️Does not know what they ‘really’ do at work

Then you must pause. 
Pause and ask yourself…

Who are you?

We’ve tied our identity to our job title.
Our self-worth to our performance review.
Our security to a company that can change its mind overnight.

This is why it hurts so much when people lose jobs,
because they don’t just lose income,
they lose who they thought they were.

Work is important.
But it’s not your oxygen.

You existed before your job.

You’ll exist after it.

If you’re reading this and feeling the weight, 
start investing in yourself, not just your company.

Learn. Reflect. Build something that no layoff can touch,
your clarity, courage, and capability.

Because if you don’t define who you are beyond work,
someone else will.

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Last weekend, I had the joy of coaching my 11-year-old son’s basketball game. Before tip-off, I told the boys something simple…

 👉 “That’s the basket you’re scoring in.”
They laughed, of course, they knew that.
But in the second half, something happened.

In all the excitement, one of our players sprinted across the court, dodged defenders beautifully, and scored in the wrong basket.

The crowd gasped. 
The kid froze.
He’d done everything right… except one thing.
He’d lost sight of direction.

And that’s when it hit me - we adults do this all the time.
We sprint through life,
chasing goals we didn’t choose,
burning energy in the wrong direction.

Imagine Cristiano Ronaldo celebrating after scoring in his own net.

Or Serena Williams smashing the perfect ace on the wrong side of the court.

Ridiculous, right?
Yet, that’s what so many of us do every day
moving fast, 
going nowhere.

Speed feels good. 
Progress looks good.
But if you’re not clear on where you’re headed,
you’ll end up exhausted, not evolved.

So here’s my reminder:
If you’re moving fast but going nowhere, slow down.
Because in the long game of life,
direction will always matter more than speed.

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Save your spot – link is in the comments.

We live in a world where everyone is talking…
but almost no one is telling the truth.

We message, reply, react, “circle back,” drop emojis, soften edges, and avoid anything that might create discomfort.

We communicate constantly.

But honest conversations?

Rare. Painfully rare.

We need to bring truth back.

Truth with empathy.
Truth with courage.
Truth that builds, not breaks.

Because when people start saying the real thing… cultures transform. Teams breathe again. Leaders become human. And individuals feel free.

This week, try asking yourself:
✨ What honest conversation have I been avoiding?
✨ What truth (with kindness) could change everything?
✨ What reality am I finally ready to acknowledge?

Honesty isn’t the risk. Avoidance is.

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A world full of communication but starved of conversations

'A-Players' are not born. They are made. 
The world needs more A Players.

Here’s what the research says 👇🏽

Harvard and McKinsey found that the top 20% of people create nearly 80% of results.

They’re not just more talented.
They’re more intentional.

When I watch a Roger Federer, an Usain Bolt, a Serena Williams... I wonder, what is different about them and I think it comes down to their insatiable appetite for growth.

A Players:
 ✅ Own outcomes, not excuses.
 ✅ Seek feedback, not comfort.
 ✅ Compete with their potential, not their peers.
 ✅ Turn pressure into progress.

But here’s the truth most people miss -
Being an A Player is a choice.
Not everyone wants to go there.

But if something inside you whispers, “I was made for more,” then staying in your comfort zone will always feel like betrayal.

Because a few decades from now, 
you’ll meet one of two versions of yourself:

Your default self or your designed self.

Which one will it be?

Answer in the comments and let's have a conversation.

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What It Takes to Become an 'A' Player

7 costs of entry you must pay to get the life you want
(most people quit at #3)

1️⃣ Rejection — Airbnb
Rejected by investors 20 times. They turned cereal boxes into cash to survive.

2️⃣ Embarrassment — Howard Schultz (Starbucks)
His idea was laughed at 242 times. He kept pouring the coffee anyway.

3️⃣ Uncertainty — Netflix
They offered to sell to Blockbuster for $50M and were turned down.
That moment of uncertainty birthed a $200B empire.

4️⃣ Discipline — Jeff Bezos
Every year he writes the same shareholder letter: “It’s still Day One.”
Boring consistency beats bursts of brilliance.

5️⃣ Loneliness — Sara Blakely (SPANX)
No one believed in her idea for women’s shapewear.
She sold door-to-door with a smile and grit.

6️⃣ Faith — Walt Disney
Bankrupt twice. Rejected hundreds of times.
Still believed in the magic he wanted to build.

7️⃣ Ego Death — Steve Jobs
Fired from Apple. Built Pixar. Came back stronger.

Sometimes you must lose what you built to rediscover who you are.

The cost of the life you want?
A true belief in who you are and what you aspire to build.

Everything fake, easy, or familiar.
But on the other side of that payment… is freedom.

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7 costs of entry you must pay to get the life you want 

Don’t preach what you can’t practice.
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
 
Ralph Waldo Emerson said that.

I lived that.
Most people don’t know this, but my career didn’t move in a straight line.

It looked more like a crash course in starting over.
✅From Physiotherapy - three clinics, full house, “successful” by every measure.
✅To Video Production, where I filmed 400+ hours of leadership content, with no roadmap, just curiosity.
✅To Sales, where I learned the art of rejection and resilience.
✅To Coaching, where I finally found alignment between who I am and what I do.

Every chapter felt like burning down an old version of myself, with family, kids, bills, and responsibilities whispering, “play it safe.”
But something louder inside said, “You were not born to play small.”
Reinvention isn’t about being fearless.

It’s about being honest. Brutally, unapologetically honest,
about the fact that comfort kills dreams.

And every time I chose growth over fear, I found a deeper version of me waiting on the other side.
If you’re in a season of doubt, remember this…
The world benefits nothing from your pretending.

Your kids, your team, your future self, they’re all watching you choose.

On Dec 12, I’m hosting a free 90-minute masterclass: Unapologetically You

It’s for those who are done hiding behind titles, roles, and expectations and ready to build an unapologetic mindset.
Because the greatest accomplishment is not success.

It’s becoming yourself and staying that way.
👉 Register now. Don’t wait for life to force you into clarity. Choose it.

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Everyone has a signature.
Few ever live it.

A thumbprint. A voice. A rhythm.

Even that scribble at the end of your email — uniquely yours.

And yet, somewhere between fitting in and growing up,
most of us became templates.

Every time you mute your truth to please the room,
you erase a line from that signature.

The goal isn’t to be perfect —
it’s to be distinct.

To bring your flavour, your courage, your weirdness, fully alive.
Because nobody remembers the photocopy.

They remember the original.

On Dec 12 at 12 PM, I’m hosting a 90-minute masterclass “Unapologetically You.” It’s for anyone ready to stop living the default version of themselves and start leading, creating, and living with their signature.

Save your spot – link is in the comments.

Why Be Ordinary When You Can Have Your Signature?

An engineering manager I worked with once told me,

“Utkarsh, I’ve been trying to move into people leadership for 5 years, but nothing’s shifting.”

He was smart, capable, and respected.

But he couldn’t move upward because he couldn’t influence
not stakeholders, 
not decisions, 
not outcomes.

Through our coaching, we discovered something powerful:
He already knew how to influence.
He did it everyday, with his friends, with his family, in his personal life.
He listened deeply. He understood others. He made people feel seen.

But the moment he walked into work, that shifted.
He feared judgment.
He tried to sound “smart” instead of being real.
He started performing instead of connecting.

That’s what most people get wrong about influence.
It’s not about talking louder, dressing sharper, or being in every meeting.
It’s about creating space for others to succeed around you.

Once he broke through that fear and showed up the same way at work as he did outside it.
He was unstoppable.
Within three months, he’d built trust, led with empathy, and earned the leadership role he’d been chasing for years.

If you’re reading this and you’ve been:
•	Stuck in the same role for years
•	Doing great work but still unseen
•	Unsure how to influence upward

Then it’s time to stop trying to “act” influential and start becoming it.

That’s exactly what we do through The Ignite Life Method.

We help leaders build clarity, courage, and conscious impact - the real foundations of influence.

DM me IGNITE, and let’s unlock your next level.

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Facebook Fitness Fanatics.
That was the first community I ever built, more than a decade ago.

I had no playbook. 
No followers. 
No clue what “content strategy” even meant.

Just a deep desire to share, connect, and grow.

We posted workouts, motivation, messy progress photos,
and in that small corner of the internet, I learned what creation really feels like.

Since then…
 🎥 I’ve made YouTube videos.
 💬 Written hundreds of LinkedIn posts.
 🎙️ Launched a podcast.

Different hats. Different platforms.
But one thing stayed constant — I kept showing up.

There were days it felt pointless.

Posts no one read. 
Videos no one watched.

But I kept going.
Because creation, for me, was never about applause.
It was about aliveness.

Looking back, I realise…
What you see today started in silence, not success.

It started with a habit, not hype.

So whatever you’re building today 
do it with joy and consistency.

Because in the long run,
systems will always beat emotions.
And consistency will always beat luck.

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Save your spot – link is in the comments.

Why be ordinary when you can have your signature?

Each of us is born with a unique pattern that no one else has.
A thumbprint.
A voice.
A rhythm.
Even that scribble at the end of your email that says PFA, your signature, is uniquely yours.

And yet… most of us live templated lives.
We work like everyone else.
Speak like everyone else.
Even dream within the same safe boundaries.

Somewhere between fitting in and growing up, we lost our originality.
We started seeking validation instead of expression.

But here’s the truth…
Your signature is your story in motion.
It’s your way of saying,
“I was here. I mattered. I left a mark.”

Every time you suppress your ideas to please the room,
you erase a line from that signature.

The goal isn’t to be perfect.
It’s to be distinct.
To bring your flavour, your truth, your weirdness - fully alive.

Because nobody remembers the photocopy.
They remember the original.

On Dec 12 at 12 PM, I’m running a 90-minute masterclass “Unapologetically You.”
It’s for those tired of living the default version of themselves,
ready to reclaim their signature, at work, in life, in impact.

Your signature isn’t what you write.

It’s how you live.

👉 Save your spot. Be remembered for being you.

If I had one thing to tell my 25-year-old self, it would be this:

You don’t need a perfect plan.
You just need to be aligned.

At 25, I was already a father.
A physiotherapist with one clinic.
Hungry to create impact but unsure what success even meant.

Back then, I thought the answer was in doing more.
More clients. More credentials. More work.

But over the last 15 years, I’ve learned something far simpler and far truer.
You don’t need to know where life will take you.
You just need to know who you are and what feels true inside.

Because when you act from alignment,
your path unfolds, step by step,
without a master plan.

If I hadn’t learned this,
I’d still be living someone else’s life.
Still avoiding conflict.
Still mistaking success for validation.

Today, I’ve changed 
not because I figured it all out,
but because I found peace in not knowing.

Have I achieved everything I want to?
No.
Do I have regrets?
None.

Because the moment you start building from who you are,
not what you should be,
life becomes blissfully, beautifully yours.

⸻

💬 If you could tell your 25-year-old self one thing, what would it be?

Most people don’t have a technology problem.
They have a self problem.

We keep asking:
 “How do we make AI better?”
 
But rarely ask:
 “How do we make ourselves better so AI can actually help us?”

This week on the IgnitedNeurons Podcast, I sat down with Barbara Wittmann — an IT leader turned philosopher and the founder of the Digital Wisdom Collective.

And this conversation shook me.

We spoke about:
 🔸 Why freedom is an inner state, not a career choice
 🔸 How limiting beliefs sabotage our potential
 🔸 Why self-image can be dangerously misaligned
 🔸 The “cleanup of the self” and why it must happen before we build better machines
 🔸 How to identify your unique superpower
 🔸 And why the future belongs to the wise, not just the smart

Barbara’s take is simple but profound:
 If we don’t upgrade our inner operating system, AI will only amplify our limitations.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed by the future, or unsure how to navigate the world we’re stepping into, you’ll want to hear this one.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify 
 
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Award-Winning Author & Interim CIO | Pioneer of Digital Wisdom — the OS for AI and Transformation Success

Most people don’t realize how fragile the world really is until someone explains it with clarity.

This week on the IgnitedNeurons Podcast, I sat down with Irina Tsukerman, one of the most fascinating voices in human rights, national security, and information warfare.

From childhood curiosity to becoming a globally recognized attorney, Irina’s journey is a reminder that the world is shaped not just by power but by people who choose to think critically.

We spoke about:
 🔸 Why geopolitical fragmentation is accelerating
 🔸 How social media quietly manipulates our perception of reality
 🔸 The balance between human rights and national security
 🔸 Why dialogue matters more than ever
 🔸 The importance of empathy in disagreement
 🔸 And the one thing we still underestimate: our personal agency

Irina’s insights are sharp, honest, and much needed in a world drowning in misinformation.

If you’ve ever wanted to understand what’s really happening behind the headlines, this episode will open your mind.

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Let’s build a world where nuance still matters.

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Stage and Spotlight

Communicate, speak, express as per me these all are synonyms of EMPOWER. 

Speaking isn't about just words or vocabulary, it's about putting out your thoughts, ideas, feelings, and intuitions with an intention AND AN INTENTION CAN CHANGE THE WORLD! 

So for me teaching how to communicate with confidence is a passion that turned into a purpose. I coach working professionals for transformation and develop a high-performing mindset. The Coaching process involves breaking deep-rooted beliefs about the fear of speaking or expressing not just with others but also elevating the positive self-talk to amplify the positive mindset. 

From training & coaching Leaders, Executives, Coaches, and everyone looking to grow their charismatic presence with their demeanor and words, to help every individual vocalize and enunciate with confidence and clarity. It's not just about teaching the nuances of communication but also about priming individuals to adopt a growth mindset to evolve and ultimately achieve the version of themselves that they have always dreamt of. 

I don't focus on the superficial facade I believe in working on the root cause! Because I believe you can’t hide from fear.. you can only face it, and finally overcome it!

Public Speaking & Charismatic Presence Coach

TO LEARN IS TO BE ALIVE! I facilitate Leaders, Executive, Enterprises, and Institutions in growth workshops, t & coaching. A liberated and encouraging mindset paves the path for a progressive outlook, which is a requirement for any individual or an organization to excel. Working from the age of 14 years and being a young self-made entrepreneur gives me a unique perspective when it comes to coaching & training.  As a certified Soft Skill trainer and a coach, I impart any concept or idea with the approach of coaching which instills a much more deep-rooted understanding. From critical thinking to emotional intelligence, I amalgamate IQ, EQ, SQ(Social Quotient)& AQ( Adversity Quotient) in my training.

Soft Skill Trainer & ICF Certified Transformation Mindset Coach

Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Had an awesome time presenting at the We Speak Club hosted by IIT Bombay for Talkmasters! I talked about something super important: the art of persuasive communication.

Anyone can learn to be persuasive, you don't have to be some magic talker! Imagine being able to craft messages that people really connect with, sway their decisions, and leave a lasting impression. Pretty cool, right?

That's exactly what my session was about!

Guest Speaker - IIT Bombay's We Speak Club

SRN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Academic Director Cambridge

Masters' Union

Art of Communication Faculty

Speaker Nation

Champion at Speaker Nation

Toastmasters International

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥. 

For many people, it was a shock that I achieved this in less than a year.
Yes, in less than a year, 𝑰 𝒘𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍. 

Coming in second only means one thing: 
I have a lot more to offer next year. Stay tuned!

This all happened because of my passion for speaking and storytelling. 
There's no place I'd rather be than on stage, sharing my thoughts with a captivated audience. 
The love and affection I receive from their eyes simply fuels my passion.

But this isn't just about me. 

If my journey can inspire one person to find their voice and share their story, then this entire experience will be even more meaningful. 

So, 𝐥𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. 
Let's fill the world with stories!

International Speech Contest- Second Place

exchange4media

As a Moderator for exchange4media's "The Great Debate Series," I had the privilege of leading discussions on the crucial topic of PR education in today's rapidly evolving landscape. The focus was on how PR programs can adapt to the increasing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and ensure that students are equipped with the skills needed to succeed in the modern PR industry.

The debates brought together industry leaders and academic experts who shared their insights on the current state of PR education. We explored whether existing programs are effectively preparing students for the job market and whether they are adequately addressing the challenges posed by AI. The discussions were thought-provoking and highlighted the need for a more holistic approach to PR education that incorporates AI literacy and critical thinking.

By engaging with both industry and academia, we were able to identify key areas for improvement and explore innovative solutions to ensure that PR education remains relevant and effective in the age of AI.

Moderator - The Great Debate Series

My recent mentee, someone who polished her skills and stayed dedicated, just secured 2nd runner up in Ms. India Galaxy 2024!

she’s over the moon, and I couldn’t be prouder!

Pageant Trainer

DIIF: DPSRU Innovation and Incubation Foundation

Guess what! 
𝐈 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐏𝐒𝐑𝐔 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞!

For those who aren't familiar, DPSRU is all about empowering people, which is awesome.

So, what did I talk about? 
Well, I focused on the power of personal branding through communication skills. 

The way you communicate can really make a difference. 
It can help you build strong relationships, establish yourself as an expert, and ultimately, create a kickass personal brand.

Guest Speaker - DIIF

Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women, DU

What if...? 

A question that sparks so much creativity and possibility! It was on my mind today after a truly inspiring session at for Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women, DU 

I had the privilege of interacting with a group of bright young minds, discussing the exciting world of entrepreneurship. We delved into the essential mindset needed to embark on this incredible journey, exploring the importance of confidence and charisma. It was a stimulating conversation filled with insightful questions and a shared passion for creating something new.

Witnessing their enthusiasm and hunger for knowledge was truly energizing. The exchange of ideas was enriching, and I left the session feeling motivated and inspired. It was definitely a Marvelous experience!

Guest Speaker -  Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women, DU 

Ever walked out of a room thinking,
"I knew what I wanted to say… so why didn’t it come out right?"

Ever felt your heart race before speaking, and later thought,
"Why did I sound smaller than I am?"

Ever been at a networking event, introduced to someone incredibly smart—but 30 seconds into the conversation, you were mentally checking out?

It’s not because they lacked brilliance.
It’s because they lacked PRESENCE.

When your voice doesn’t reflect your value, even your biggest opportunities can quietly slip away.

I’m Raviesha Agarwal. TEDx speaker, public speaking coach, and transformation partner for CXOs, startup founders, and high-achieving professionals who are DONE hiding behind average communication.

For over 15 years, I’ve helped brilliant minds SHOW UP with the voice, presence, and confidence they deserve.
Because the truth is: THE WORLD CAN ONLY VALUE YOU IF YOU KNOW HOW TO EXPRESS YOUR VALUE.

What I do isn’t just coaching.
It’s a REVEALING of your power.
It’s a PROCESS of turning hesitation into conviction.
It’s where stage fright becomes STAGE COMMAND.

Here’s what changes when we work together:

You STOP rambling and START structuring your thoughts with clarity

You STOP sounding rehearsed and START sounding magnetic

You STOP second-guessing and START OWNING THE ROOM

Whether it’s a pitch, panel, networking event or investor meeting—you’ll no longer shrink yourself to fit the moment. The moment will RISE to meet you.

This isn’t about becoming someone else.
It’s about becoming MORE of who you already are—on command, under pressure, and in front of any audience.

If you’ve ever said:

"I hate the sound of my own voice…"

"I have the content, but I can’t convince people…"

"I just don’t know how to be confident when it matters most…"

Then THIS is the turning point.

THE VOICE YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR IS ALREADY YOURS.
It just hasn’t been trained, tuned, or unleashed—yet.

DM me.
Let’s make your voice impossible to ignore.

Ravisha Agarwal

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹?

Let’s talk about it. Because we’ve all met that person.

The one who jokes at your expense…
Corrects you in front of everyone…
Or gives you that “you don’t know anything” tone.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁):

1. 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗹𝘆.
Not in an aggressive way.
Just: “Hey, I don’t appreciate comments like that.”
People get away with belittling you because you never call it out.

2. 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 “𝗻𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿”.
Example:
“You said X. It felt dismissive. Was that your intention?”
Most people pull back immediately because you’ve made them aware without attacking.

3. 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳.
When someone tries to talk over you in a group, don’t go quiet.
Jump right back in:
“Hold on, I wasn’t done.”
Say it with a calm tone. That’s power.

4. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲.
If every interaction drains you, reduce access.
You’re not rude. You’re protecting your peace.

People who make others feel small are usually terrified of feeling small themselves.

Their behaviour reflects them, not you.

Your job?
Hold your ground. Not louder. Just clearer.

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What do you think is worse?

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲… 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? 

Success will push you into the spotlight, but your voice has to keep you there.

Reading notes is okay. Everyone does it.
But 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼.

People don’t connect to perfect lines.
They connect to lived moments.
So the next time you speak, 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀… 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆.

That’s what makes your message unforgettable.

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People don’t remember the person who speaks the most.
They remember the one who 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲.

The one who pauses before jumping in.
The one who adds clarity, not noise.
The one who ends with a line that feels like,
“Yes. That’s exactly what we needed to hear.”

Being memorable isn’t a performance, it’s 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴… 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.

Try giving the room one clear idea next time you speak.
Watch how people suddenly turn towards you.

Which part of group discussions do you find toughest - entering, speaking, or closing?

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𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀?

(Yeah… you already know the answer.)

Here’s the truth no one likes to say out loud:
𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗯, 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁.

And trust me, I get it.
When you’re the one in the room making decisions, you face:
• Extra scrutiny
• Extra opinions
• Extra “Are you sure about this?” looks

But, those same challenges can become your leverage if you know how to play the game.

Want to learn how to lead with authority, clarity, and zero apology?

Comment “power” and let’s talk.

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𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵?

Ever seen blank faces while you spoke and thought, “𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁… 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗜 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺?”

Now think of this 

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹:
The one racing through ideas?
Or the one who pauses, speaks slow, and makes every word count?

Slowing down makes you sound smarter, calmer, more trustworthy.

Don’t believe it?
Try it once and let me know how did that work..

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𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 

It’s not perfect lines…
It’s showing up as 𝗬𝗢𝗨.

The moment you mix your strengths and your little vulnerabilities?

People don’t just hear you…
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂.
𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀 

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𝗜𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘁.

It’s uncomfortable when someone takes credit for your work.

And the easiest thing to do?
Stay quiet. Avoid conflict. Move on.

But....
Every time you stay silent… you’re teaching people that it’s okay.

You don’t need drama.
You don’t need a confrontation.

You just need one clear line:
“𝗛𝗲𝘆, 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮/𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻. 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.”

That’s it.
Polite.
Direct.
No ego, no anger.

It’s about protecting your work and your confidence.

And trust me, people remember the voices that don’t disappear.

DM “Connect” if you want to learn how to handle such co-workers without sounding rude or defensive. 

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