Self-employed

Freelance Corporate Trainer- Soft Skills/ Behavioral/ Leadership Development

Wisdom Xtra

Soft Skills/ Behavioral/ Leadership Development Trainer

Momentum Training & HR Consultancy

Soft Skills/Behavioral/Leadership Development Trainer

I help professionals & students to learn & grow personally and professionally I Corporate Trainer I Soft Skills & Leadership Development Trainer I Career Coach I Communication Skills Trainer II Career Counselor

"Ignite your passion and find your calling!"
This quote can't be more true to my life story.
After completing my graduation and post graduation in Banking & Finance, the most expected and obvious choice would be to work in any organization in the same sector. And yes, that's exactly what I did.
After working for 2 leading banks in India, I realized that my passion lies elsewhere.
After juggling with couple of other fields, I reached my true calling- TRAINING/ FACILITATING!
The last 10 years in the this field have been a learning and a liberating experience for me. I have stumbled many a times, but gathered the strength to get up and carry on.  I have successfully imparted trainings to more than 6000 participants from all walks of life (Students & professionals). 
Have successfully designed, developed and delivered workshops/ sessions in leading organizations for
1. Soft Skills
2. Leadership Skills
3. Interview Skills- CAMPUS TO CORPORATE
4. Communication Skills
5. Business Etiquette 
6. Personality Development
7. Public Speaking
8. Spoken English
9. Team Building
10. Personal Effectiveness
Being a Corporate Trainer, gives me the opportunity to meet and interact with participants, become a part of their learning journey, and make may be a small but positive impact in their personal as well as professional lives. 
Along the way, a new field also sparked my interest while guiding students and I pursued my certification in career counseling. As a Certified Career Counselor, I have successfully been guiding and helping students make the right and informed career choice.
Looking to enhance and improve many more professionals and students to realize their potential in their respective fields.

If you are looking to connect with me, feel free to mail me on rajulkastiya1@gmail.com 
or 
Book a call on https://topmate.io/rajul_kastiya

It’s easy to lead when the track is clear — real leadership shows up when it’s not.

In a high-speed race, a sudden crash right ahead could’ve ended it all — but the rider behind doesn’t stop.
He steadies his grip, maneuvers swiftly, and keeps going.

That’s leadership.
💪🏻Not the absence of chaos, but the ability to stay calm within it.
💪🏻Not about having control over everything, but knowing how to steer when things go wrong.

Because in moments of uncertainty, your team doesn’t just need directions —
they need to see you steady, composed, and still moving forward.

Leaders don’t wait for perfect conditions.
They lead through tough moments, adjust as they go, and keep moving forward.

How do you keep your team steady when everything around feels uncertain?

#Leadership #LeadingThroughChange #LeadershipMindset #CalmInChaos

Rajul Kastiya

LinkedIn Top Voice | 53K+ Community | Empowering Professionals to Communicate Confidently, Lead Authentically & Live with Balance | Corporate Trainer | Leadership & Communication Coach

There comes a stage in life when the roles quietly reverse.
Our parents cared for us… and now we find ourselves worrying about them.

With two sets of aging parents at home—and all of us being completely vegetarian—one concern keeps coming up:
Are they getting enough protein to maintain strength and energy?

The truth is, even with so many products in the market, very few fit into our parents’ regular eating habits. That’s why GOOD MONK (Superfoods Valley Pvt. Ltd.) Plant Protein for Rotis felt different.

One evening I decided to try something new while preparing dinner, I simply mixed 2 scoops of Good Monk Plant Protein into one katori (80g) of atta.
The rotis tasted exactly the same—same colour, same texture—but each had 5g of added clean protein.

And the ingredients?
✔ Pure plant protein
✔ Gut-friendly probiotics
✔ No sugar, no sweeteners
✔ No artificial flavour or fillers

Exactly the kind of nutrition our parents won’t resist… and will actually benefit from.

We’ve now started giving it to both our parents and close relatives, and I genuinely recommend it to anyone with parents who struggle with protein intake.

Thank you, Good Monk, for creating something simple, clean, and family-friendly.

We can’t stop time…
but we can support the people who once supported us.

This is not a promotion post.
This is a wake-up call especially for women.

I recently came across a Paytm ad that made me pause and question myself.

A group of men and women were asked simple financial questions:
“If your answer is yes, step forward. If no, step back.”
By the end, most women stood behind. Most men were ahead.

Why?

Because they were more financially aware, more involved…
while many women (including me) often think,
“Why should I bother? My husband/ dad will handle it.”

We talk about gender equality,
yet in our own homes we silently accept that “finances are his department.”

Before deciding whether this applies to you, answer these honestly:

🤔Do you track the budget?

🤔Do you know the exact breakup of your own salary?

🤔Do you understand the difference between a Mutual Fund and a SIP?

🤔Have you ever purchased an insurance policy on your own?

🤔Have you filed your own taxes?


If even one answer is “no,” maybe it’s time to rethink.

For years, society has labeled certain responsibilities as “women’s jobs” and others as “men’s jobs.”
Finances almost always fell on the men’s side.

It’s time to change that narrative—not to prove that we’re better or equal—
but to be aware, confident, and in control of our own money and decisions.

Financial independence isn’t about competition.
It’s about clarity, security, and self-respect.

Let’s bridge that gap—starting today. 💙

A big appreciation to Paytm for creating such a thoughtful and eye-opening ad—
one that doesn’t sell a product, but sparks a much-needed conversation. 

#FinancialAwareness #WomenAndMoney #FinancialIndependence #MindsetShift

P.S.- Video credit to the respective owner

LinkedIn Top Voice | 54K+ Community | Empowering Professionals to Communicate Confidently, Lead Authentically & Live with Balance | Corporate Trainer | Leadership & Communication Coach

When you think age slows people down…
Cristiano Ronaldo shows up at 40 and does this.

One bicycle kick.
One moment.
One reminder:

Limits exist more in our minds than in our bodies.

We’re never too old to learn, try, grow, restart, or surprise ourselves.
The world will keep setting benchmarks — but every once in a while, someone comes along and resets them.

If you’ve been delaying something because of age or timing…
Watch this.
And begin.

#NeverTooLate #MindsetMatters #KeepGrowing

"Ignite your passion and find your calling!"
This quote can't be more true to my life story.
After completing my graduation and post graduation in Banking & Finance, the most expected and obvious choice would be to work in any organization in the same sector. And yes, that's exactly what I did.
After working for 2 leading banks in India, I realized that my passion lies elsewhere.
After juggling with couple of other fields, I reached my true calling- TRAINING/ FACILITATING!
The last 8 years in the this field have been a learning and a liberating experience for me. I have stumbled many a times, but gathered the strength to get up and carry on.  I have successfully imparted trainings to more than 6000 participants from all walks of life (Students & professionals). 
Have successfully designed, developed and delivered workshops/ sessions in leading organizations for
1. Soft Skills
2. Leadership Development 
3. Interview Skills- CAMPUS TO CORPORATE
4. Communication Skills
5.  Etiquette 
6.  Personality Development
7. Public Speaking
8. Spoken English
9. Team Building
10. Personal Effectiveness
Being a Corporate Trainer, gives me the opportunity to meet and interact with participants, become a part of their learning journey, and make may be a small but positive impact in their personal as well as professional lives. 
Along the way, a new field also sparked my interest while guiding students and I pursued my certification in career counseling. As a Certified Career Counselor, I have successfully been guiding and helping students make the right and informed career choice.
Looking to enhance and improve many more professionals and students to realize their potential in their respective fields.

If you are looking to connect with me, feel free to mail me on rajulkastiya1@gmail.com 
or 
Book a call on https://topmate.io/rajul_kastiya

Subrata Chakravarty

Before you give up… try one more time.

✨Sometimes all it takes is one more try.
✨One more moment of patience.
✨One more ounce of belief.

And never let anyone convince you that something is impossible.

Don’t give up on a person, a situation, or a problem too soon.

Persistence has a way of turning the unlikely into the unforgettable.

Keep trying! Keep thriving!

#GrowthMindset #NeverGiveUp #LeadershipLessons #Resilience

P.S.- Video credit to the respective owner

I don’t speak less because I’m unsure. I speak less because I observe more.

This image of the rhino painting its own horn into every landscape instantly reminded me of something I experience almost everywhere I go.

Whether it’s a meeting, a gathering, or a new group of people, I’m usually the quiet one at the beginning. And many times, people assume that means I’m shy, hesitant, or not fully present.

But my silence isn’t uncertainty.
It’s awareness.

I like to take a moment to read the room —the people, the mood, the energy, the unsaid things.
It helps me understand the environment, think clearly, and respond with intention rather than rushing in.

Once, at a social gathering, someone said,
“You’re so quiet initially… I wasn’t sure if you wanted to talk.”

By the end of the evening, after a longer conversation, they said:
“Now I see it — you first observe, reflect… and then speak.”

And that’s exactly what this image symbolizes:
people interpret silence through their lens, not yours.

For some, quietness means discomfort.
For others, disinterest.
But for me, it means clarity, presence, and depth.

Just like the rhino painting what it knows, people often project their assumptions onto our behaviour.
But silence can be strength, confidence, or simply a different way of engaging with the world.

Over time, I’ve learned to embrace this:

✨Quiet isn’t the absence of confidence.
✨Quiet is confidence expressed differently.

Do you feel the same? How has your quietness shaped the way people perceive you?

#SelfAwareness #LeadershipJourney #PersonalGrowth #MindsetMatters

Everyone saw the sixes.
Very few saw the years that built them.

At just 14, Vaibhav Suryavanshi is turning heads at the 2025 Asia Cup Rising Stars — smashing 144 off 42 balls against UAE and 45 off 28 balls against Pakistan Shaheens.

These aren’t lucky knocks.
They’re the result of quiet hard work, discipline, and hours of practice long before the spotlight arrived.

And it’s the same in our everyday lives — the results people admire are built on the consistency no one sees.
Small daily efforts → big visible outcomes.

Talent is a spark.
Hard work is the fuel.

#HardWorkPaysOff #YoungTalent #Cricket

"Stop letting people live rent-free in your head."

Ever noticed how much mental space we give to things that don’t even deserve it?
A rude comment.
An unpleasant tone.
Someone not meeting our expectations.

We replay these moments again and again, letting them dictate our moods and energy — even when they hold no real significance in the long run.

But do they really deserve that kind of power over us?

With time and maturity, shouldn’t we be learning to let go —
to protect our peace,
to focus our energy on what truly matters,
and to stop giving others the remote control to our emotions?

✨ This Monday morning, let’s make a conscious choice:
✅Take back control of your peace.
✅Respond with calm, not chaos.
✅Focus on what fuels you, and release what drains you.

Because your peace of mind is far too valuable to be handed over to anyone else. 

What’s one thing you’re choosing to let go of this week?

#MindsetMatters #MondayMotivation #LetGo #EmotionalIntelligence

A team isn’t defined by how often it wins… but by how it rises after every fall.

What struck me deeply in the Indian women’s cricket team’s conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi was this simple truth:

When one player performed well, everyone celebrated.
When someone didn’t have a great day, a teammate placed a hand on her shoulder and said, “It’s okay, you’ll come back stronger.”

That’s what real unity looks like — showing up for each other not just in moments of applause, but in moments of doubt.

In our workplaces too, performance doesn’t dip because people lack talent… it dips when they feel alone.

Imagine what we could achieve if we:
✨ Celebrated each other’s wins without hesitation
✨ Backed a colleague who’s struggling instead of judging
✨ Focused on lifting the team’s mood, not pointing fingers
✨ Reminded each other that one bad day doesn’t define anyone

Strong teams aren’t built on perfect results —
they’re built on trust, empathy, and the courage to stand together when someone stumbles.

If you have a teammate who has your back, tag them below. Let them know they matter. 💙🏆

#TeamCulture #CollaborationMatters #TogetherWeRise

If you have siblings, you’ll get this instantly. 😅

As kids, it took just one nudge, one tease, or one sarcastic comment to spark a full-blown fight.
We reacted instantly.
They knew our triggers… and we knew theirs.

But as we grew up, something shifted.

In the video I’m sharing, one dog is barking nonstop… and the other doesn’t even flinch.
That’s exactly what maturity looks like.

Because life doesn’t get quieter.
People still make noise.
Situations still try to pull you in.
Behaviours still demand a reaction.

What changes is you.

Today, you pause.
You think.
You choose.
You’ve learned to stay calm, stay centred, and stay in control.

You don’t respond because someone is loud.
You respond because you are composed.

That’s emotional maturity —
not about staying silent, but choosing your reactions wisely.

Because not every bark deserves your energy.

#EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwareness #Mindset

What feels hard today fuels you tomorrow.

Most mornings, I walk into the gym at 6 am.
And now that winter is arriving, the cold air greets me first. It feels sharp, a little uncomfortable… something my body resists initially.

But after a solid workout, when I step out and head back home, that same cold feels energising. Almost like a reward wrapped in a breeze.

It reminded me of my early days as a corporate trainer.
Delivering sessions used to create the same discomfort… the nervousness, the uncertainty, the “am I ready for this?” feeling.
Yet today, those very sessions give me a rush. They fill me with purpose, energy, and a spark that stays with me long after the session ends.

Nothing about the cold has changed.
Nothing about the sessions changed either.
What changed was my relationship with the discomfort.

That’s how growth works.
The things that feel uncomfortable at the beginning often become the things that strengthen us the most.

Keep stepping into your “morning cold.” One day, it becomes your fuel.

#GrowthMindset #DiscomfortToStrength #Consistency

Some grow in the sunlight🌞. Others in silence.

When I look back at my own journey, I realize — growth has never looked the same at every stage.

There were seasons where progress was visible — new opportunities, recognition, results.
And then there were times when growth was silent — learning patience, resilience, and balance.

Just because someone else is blooming differently doesn’t mean you’re behind.
Roots take time too. 🌱

Keep nurturing your path.
Growth is happening — even when it doesn’t look like it.🌿

#GrowthMindset #Reflection #LearningJourney

Ever noticed how quickly we shift from listening to defending the moment someone disagrees with us?

It happens at home.
It happens at work.
And more often than we realise.

In a recent training, I saw a participant trying hard to prove he was right. The moment a different perspective surfaced, his tone changed and his defensiveness took over.

But the truth is… most of us do this.
Our posture tightens, our tone becomes firm, and we stop being open.

Why?
Because being right feels safe.
It protects our ego and validates our competence.

But nothing breaks when we're wrong.

We simply learn something we didn’t know before.
Even SMEs don’t have all the answers.
And two people can be right in their own context.

In my sessions, I remind participants:

When the “need to be right” takes over:
• Pause and ask: “Am I adding value or just defending?”
• Listen to understand, not to respond.
• Treat viewpoints as information, not threats.
• Allow for the possibility that the other person also has a point.

Does this look doable?What helps you stay open during disagreements?

On a lighter note, as mentioned in the image below, in a husband wife relationship, the WIFE is ALWAYS RIGHT 🙈😅

#LeadershipDevelopment #CommunicationSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #GrowthMindset

If we need ChatGPT for every tiny decision… are we becoming efficient or just outsourced humans?

We’re outsourcing decisions, replies, ideas — even the simplest things.
AI is brilliant.
But let’s not forget: our own voice is still the strongest tool we have.

#Leadership #Communication #CriticalThinking 

P.S.- The video does not belong to me. Found it on an unknown open source. Video credit to the respective owner.

Happiness isn’t found in perfect days… it’s created in imperfect moments.

We all face delays, disappointments, tough conversations, and unexpected detours.
But some people stay lighter, calmer, and stronger—not because life is easier for them, but because their lens is kinder.

When you train your mind to notice what’s working, what’s growing, and what’s still possible…
even the hard days feel a little softer.

Happiness grows where attention goes.

👉 Take 10 seconds right now and write one thing you’re choosing to appreciate today.
Small practice. Big difference.

#MindsetMatters #EmotionalWellbeing #Gratitude

Being “on” is easy. 
Staying “on” is what drains introverts.

🤔

Last weekend at a wedding, I found myself talking to someone who’s an introvert like me.
And it reminded me of something we often overlook in corporate life too:

Introverts aren’t antisocial.
We love conversations, connections, and meaningful interactions — whether at family events or at work.
But once the environment gets too loud, too crowded, or too “on display”… our energy starts dipping fast.
Even a simple smile for one more photo (or one more meeting) can feel like effort.

Not everyone gets energised by open office floors, back-to-back meetings, forced fun, or large townhalls.
Many introvert employees thrive when given space to think, recharge, and return with clarity.

So here’s a thought worth reflecting on:
Are we designing workplaces for all personality types — or only for the ones who speak the loudest?

A little room for quiet can unlock a lot more brilliance.

#Introverts #PeopleAndCulture #WorkplaceWellbeing

Your phone isn’t the only thing that needs airplane mode. ✈️

When you switch it on, the noise disappears — but the camera still clicks, the music still plays, the notes still save.

It doesn’t lose its purpose.
It just functions in peace.

We’re the same.
We don’t need every notification, every opinion, every distraction.

Sometimes the fastest way to move forward…
is to disconnect and finally hear yourself again. 

#Mindfulness #Focus #InnerPeace

“How are you?”

A question we answer every day…
yet rarely with the truth.

Most of us say “I’m okay”
even when we’re tired, hurting, confused, or quietly breaking.

Because today, honesty needs safety—
and it’s a privilege to have even one person
with whom you can drop every filter
and speak exactly how your heart feels.

If you have that one person, hold on to them.
They’re not common.
They’re comfort.

Tag that one person who makes you feel safe enough to be real.

Let me start- Check out my special person in the comments section 

#HonestConversations #SafeSpaces #Gratitude

P.S.- Video credit to the respective owner

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