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Neelu Kaur        

Author of "Be Your Own Cheerleader," Speaker & Executive Leadership Coach

Neelu Kaur is an acclaimed self-advocacy champion, author, and keynote speaker, renowned for her expertise in leadership development, stress management, and burnout prevention. Born in India and raised in America, Kaur's unique experience has deeply informed her approach to empowering professionals in the workplace.

Over her 15-year career specializing in Adult Learning and Leadership Development, Kaur has worked with top-tier organizations across various sectors, including Google, IPG, Sony Music Group, E&Y, Deloitte and RBC. Her work focuses on enhancing productivity, peace, and purpose for individuals and teams, contributing to both organizational profitability and personal success.

Kaur's book "Be Your Own Cheerleader", keynote programs, and workshops address the challenges faced by professionals—particularly those from multicultural backgrounds, but also introverts, women, and disabled and neurodivergent people—in self-advocacy and self-promotion. She is dedicated to empowering people with the tools and strategies they need to confidently assert their value in the workplace.

With a BS from NYU Stern School of Business and an MA in Social and Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, Kaur combines her strong academic foundation with real-world experience. She is a certified NLP (NeuroLinguistic Programming) Coach, Yoga Instructor, Ayurveda Specialist, and a trained Ericksonian Hypnotherapist. This multifaceted expertise enables her to offer a holistic approach to leadership and personal development.

Kaur's empathetic and relatable guidance, drawn from her personal journey of cultural integration and professional challenges, resonates deeply with her audience. By fostering inclusive leadership and environments, she ensures all voices are not just heard but leveraged, reshaping workplace dynamics for the better.

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Be Your Own Cheerleader

Description: Whether you work for one of the big 4 consulting firms or a smaller accounting firm, one thing is for sure. You are likely plugging away and perhaps you are not getting credit for all your hard work. You are taking on too much responsibility which is affecting your work life integration. Learn strategies for self-advocacy and burnout management from Neelu Kaur, author of Be Your Own Cheerleader, a book focused on helping professional self-advocate in the workplace.

Key takeaways:

  • Learn tangible strategies to be your own cheerleader at work.

  • Learn how a lack of self-advocacy impacts mental health and wellbeing.

  • Learn strategies that help you manage your energy levels and ask for what you need to succeed.

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