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My Story...

YOUR LEADERSHIP TRANSFORMATION BEGINS HERE

From the moment I stepped into the National Defence Academy as a 16-year-old cadet, I was thrown into the fire of real leadership. Not theory. Not fluff. But high-stakes, high-pressure, no-second-chance leadership. It wasn’t just a lesson—it was a lifestyle that shaped every cell in my body, creating powerful datums of experiences and knowledge.

At the National Defence Academy, —India’s elite tri-services training ground—I learned to lead not from a textbook, but from the trenches of chaos, uncertainty, and extreme challenge. I lived in a world defined by V.U.C.A.—Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity - the world of business and leadership that we live in today. And I thrived. Leadership experiences in the battlefield taught me Warrior Wisdom.

FROM THE COCKPIT TO THE BOARDROOM

As a combat helicopter pilot flying missions during the Kargil war—including near-death experiences behind enemy lines—I discovered the raw power of focus, instinct, and subconscious mastery. I’ve faced exploding landmines, high-altitude danger zones, missiles, bullets and artillery barrages - and moments when a single wrong decision could cost lives.

And in every one of those moments, I learned what true leadership is.

But my journey didn’t end there.

It evolved.

From the NDA to the Indian Military Academy…
From flying helicopters through enemy fire in Kargil…
To walking away from a landmine blast that nearly took my life

I was trained—and tested—in the fires of real leadership

From commanding troops on the Line of Control…
To leading in crisis zones…
To flying high-stakes missions…
To training business leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate teams today – Warrior Wisdom for success & growth.

I TEACH WHAT LIFE TAUGHT ME

Leadership begins with the self—with mastering your mind, emotions, vision, and actions. That’s what I bring to you today—not theory, but battle-tested, results-driven leadership coaching that’s grounded in:

  • Intense combat experiences, leadership decision making and ambiguities beyond imagination.

  • International Coaching Federation (ICF) credentials – Professional Certified Coach (PCC).

  • Credentialled by Action Coach, the world’s No 1 Business Coaching Organisation as an Action Business Coach.

  • Training with legends like Marshall Goldsmith, Daniel Goleman, Dr. Richard Bandler.

  • Certification as a Global Leadership & Team Coach

  • A lifetime of navigating the toughest terrain, environments, circumstances and uncertainty—in both war zones and boardrooms.

Appointed as a Professor of Practice by ICFAI University, I now dedicate my mission to helping individuals and organizations unlock profitability, growth and their highest potential.

I’M NOT YOUR TYPICAL BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP COACH

I don’t just hand you theories.
I give you systems, strategies, and mindset shifts forged in extreme pressure.
Because I’ve seen what happens when leaders are unprepared—and I’ve lived what happens when they’re unshakable.

ARE YOU READY TO LEAD WITH CLARITY, COURAGE, AND COMMAND?

Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, or emerging leader, my coaching helps you:

✅ Think clearly under pressure  - discover solutions for profitability, success & growth.
✅ Make bold, strategic decisions - maximise personal and organisational successes and profit.
✅ Build high-performance teams - that are inspired to deliver more than ever.
✅ Lead with resilience, authenticity, and conviction - be that leader to lead yourself and your business to success.

This is not motivation.
This is not inspiration.
This is transformation.

Let’s unlock the warrior leader within you.

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