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India’s Top 25 Motivational Speakers

Whether it be the field of politics, self-development, life skills, communication skills, self-confidence, positive thinking, leadership skills or sales skills – India has produced motivational speakers that have inspired people and transformed audiences through their pep talks.

Presenting a list of the top 25 motivational speakers in India, who are exemplary role models, and have inspired millions of people, from all walks of life:

1. Jaggi Vasudev

There is probably no other motivational speaker who has become as popular as Jaggi Vasudev, better known as Sadhguru , during the lockdown period. Combining wit, sarcasm, and creativity with his spiritual knowledge – he has inspired people to practice and perfect the art of staying calm, to stay away from negative emotions like irritability and be more productive. He has also released several Insightful nuggets of such videos across various social media platforms.

His different take, a fresh perspective on life – to be an observer, rather than a participant in difficult situations, has made him hugely popular with the millennials and have made his live YouTube sessions go viral! They showcase him having very interesting and inspiring discussions on various topics; and are sought after by the old and young alike!

2. Deepak Chopra

3. Yogesh Chabria

Founder of ‘ The Happionaire Way ’, Yogesh grew up the really hard way selling toys at the age of five, comics and clothes in school and engaging in door to door selling at the age of sixteen.  His motto of bouncing back from difficult situations – “ Every time you fall, you can either stay down or get up stronger” – has made him the most sought-after motivational speaker who people in over 1000 corporations trust, with their seminars, long term training programs, consulting and leadership development initiatives.

4. Shiv Khera

Born in a business family that operated coal mines, he has in his early years, worked as a car washer, a life insurance agent, and a franchise operator before becoming a motivational speaker. Having started the Bharatiya Rashtravadi Samanata Party in 2008, he has been actively involved with organisations that strive to raise awareness about various political issues. He is also the author of the popular book, ” You can win “ and currently  lives in New Delhi. He travels all over the world to deliver motivational seminars. 

You can order his book on Amazon

5. Robin Sharma

Robin Sharma quit his job as a lawyer to become a motivational speaker and a leadership coach. He is of Indian origin, though presently based out of Canada. He rose to popularity with his book, ” The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari ,” about a lawyer who finds meaning in life after embarking on a spiritual journey. Presently working with big companies to train them in leadership and sales, his other books like – “ The 5 AM Club ,” “ Mega Living ,” and “ Who Will Cry When You Die? “ have also been received well.

6. Dr Ujjwal Patni

‘ If you are not upgrading, you are downgrading’,

Dr.Ujjwal  is a motivational speaker who largely delivers all his speeches in Hindi and has been felicitated by 15 prestigious awards including the Best Corporate Trainer of India, and Kamal Patra among many others.

His “ Ujjwal Patni Show ”  based on life and business is watched by more than one million Indians every week, across  75 countries  on YouTube & Facebook.

7. Dr Vivek Bindra

Dr.Vivek is an Internationally Renowned Motivational Speaker, a Leadership Consultant & CEO Coach. He was also awarded with the ‘ Best Leadership Trainer in Asia’ Award by Marshall Goldsmith at World HRD Congress. A master in the art of empowering people, he has helped thousands of people realise their true potential.

A uthor of  10 extremely powerful Motivational Books , he is a much talked-about expert when it comes creating amazing content on Leadership Development . 

8. Dr Sudha Murthy

The first thing that strikes you about motivational speaker, Sudha Murthy is her simplicity. Despite being the chairperson of the Infosys foundation, it is her simple demeanour, understated elegance and genuine smile that will endear her to you. A celebrated author , she is married to the renowned Mr Narayan Murthy. Wherever and whenever invited to give motivational speeches- she epitomizes the concept of simplicity and austereness in her approach to life, always appealing to people to be generous and empathetic to fellow citizens and inspiring people with strategies to win and succeed.

9. PM Narendra Modi

Keeping politics aside, there is perhaps no speaker in India with the charisma, intrigue and exceptional speaking skills like our PM Modi . His style of d elivering engaging speeches has won him a huge fan base.

Be it is making use of tone variations, bringing the native languages to the surface, maintaining reassuring eye-contact or unique hand gestures, he manages to motivate masses every time. With a strong sense of optimism, he is a man who knows how to connect with his audiences and keep them engaged and interested. 

10. Sneh Desai

“Your mind is like a bank. You can only withdraw what you deposit.” – Sneh Desai 

Sneh Desai, Founder & Director of Sneh World , which conducts seminars and workshops on self -development, started training people at the tender age of 9. Today at 23, he is an Expert Motivator, Inspirational Coach & Leader for every age group. His audience range from housewives to business leaders! He helps people change their thought patterns and experience less stress, through spiritual thinking, positive mindset and improved communication.

11. T S Madaan

Born to a well-settled and educated Punjabi family in Amritsar, Punjab – his fans find him compelling, polished in his mannerism and very smart. Madaan is a prominent comedian and actor, who conducts his sessions in Hinglish . (A mixture of Hindi and English). With over 39 years of experience in the field of motivational speaking , he specialises in life skills, communication skills, self-confidence, positive thinking, anger management, time management, leadership skills and sales skills. With a penchant for cooking , his awards include Udyog Rattan from IES, the President of India Medal and Certificate of Excellence in Management and Innovation from Govt. and Non-Govt. organisations.

12. Priya Kumar

Born in Chandigarh, Priya started writing at an early age and won several accolades for essay writing contests in school. A regular columnist for many magazines, she started motivational speaking after the demise of her mentor, Dr Niranjan Patel, for whom she would help organise work-shops for the youth, on anti-nicotine and anti-tobacco addiction. Known for her fire-walking sessions, she is also a best-selling author of several books.

13. Diana Hayden

Diana is an Indian actress who won the Miss World pageant in 1997, at the age of 23. After her win at Miss World, she has been associated with various charities including Child Rights and You (CRY), Greenpeace, PETA and the Spastics Society of India. She has supported several causes to spread awareness about cancer and HIV/AIDS. Her book –  A Beautiful Truth , is an encyclopaedia on grooming and also deals with personality development and confidence building.

An accomplished keynote motivational speaker, she has delivered several lectures on various topics like – “Diana Hayden – the rags to riches story”, “Communication” and “Overcoming obstacles.”

14. Ram G Vallath

“When the going gets tough, the tough get humorous” – RamG Vallath

Ramgopal Vallath (aka RamG Vallath) is the most positive individual he has ever met in his life. RamG has had an extraordinary life-journey. A man with the most humble of beginnings, he had to struggle hard to carve his own identity. His early years found him struggling with a  fixed mindset  until he finally tapped into his inner compass and discovered the path of  growth mindset !  The effect was immediate and RamG’s career took off like a rocket.

By the age of 34, he had already become the youngest circle head in India’s telecom history and later even went on to become a director in Dell and also HP. And, when life struck him down with a crippling autoimmune disorder, it was growth mindset that came to his aid again and helped him discover a little-known clinical trial that helped him improve his health. The power of this revolutionary thought process has also helped him reinvent his life as a best selling author (of a humorous yet inspiring autobiography — From Ouch to Oops ), motivational speaker, startup cofounder, and science editor. RamG is one of the most qualified persons to help develop growth mindset through real life experiences and practical action-plans that work.

Discover more about his Masterclass with us, here .

15.Arunima Sinha

Arunima a volleyball player, was also a mountaineer and a sportswoman. Keen on joining the paramilitary forces, she was on her way to Delhi by train, when she got pushed out of the train by some robbers, for resisting an attempted robbery. She suffered severe pelvic and leg injuries and as a result, doctors had to amputate one of her legs to save her life. Not one to be disheartened by the extent of her injuries and claiming to be inspired by Yuvraj Singh and Swami Vivekananda, she trained and excelled in basic mountaineering skills, and succeeded in climbing Mt Everest with a prosthetic leg.

Her book, “ Born again on the mountain ” is a very inspiring read and she is one of the most popular motivational speakers in India.

16. Gul Panag

Actor,  activist, aviator, adventurer, entrepreneur & fitness Icon – she is a thought leader with many hats!

A respected actor and producer, she has attained critical acclaim for each of her roles, winning awards, nominations and adulation. An icon for women’s fitness, Gul is a serial half-marathoner and in the process of writing a book on fitness. She is also passionate about all things technology and is on the jury of a plethora of forums that evaluate the best in class for each. Furthermore, Gul was blessed with marksmen genes and is a keen shot herself! She is also very good with handling guns and often shoots with and trains under her brother Sherbir who was a member of the Indian national team.

A frontline advocate and activist, she regularly engages and facilitates dialogue and debate on critical issues of gender equality & justice, environmental issues, fundamental rights, secularism, corruption, and socio-political accountability . An inspiration for women and men alike, she is one of India’s most powerful opinion makers and thought leaders.

17. Indranil Chakraborty (IC)

The author of the National Bestseller – Stories At Work – Unlock the Secret to Business Storytelling , Indranil is also an ICF certified executive coach who has worked with senior leaders from multiple industries. Revered across organisations for his ability to help leaders harness the natural power of stories to make key messages like vision, value, strategy, and change communication stick with their employees, he is a master storyteller!

Other powerful uses he puts business storytelling to, are in diverse areas like employee engagement, knowledge management and behavior change. Two of his flagships programs – Story Powered Leadership and Story Powered Sales – have also been adapted for Virtual Instructor-Led Program delivery. Other programs include Story Powered Presentations, Story Powered Data and Story Powered Conversations.

A sought after keynote speaker, he has spoken around the world on topics like – Stories At Work, Managing Change Through Stories, Story Powered Strategy, Building an Employer Brand a Story At a Time, Managing Knowledge Through Stories. We are delighted to have him on-board our ‘ Masterclass ’ program. You can discover more about his masterclass for leaders with us,  here .

18. Prakash Iyer

The author of three best- selling books – The Habit of Winning ,  The Secret of Leadership , and  You Too Can , Prakash Iyer is a man who needs no introduction! Apart from coaching CEOs, advising leadership teams and speaking to – and inspiring – large teams, Prakash also serves as an advisor to Multiples – a billion dollar PE fund. He is also a Director on the board of Xerox India Limited and has worked with the cricket franchise Mumbai Indians in their title winning campaign in 2015.

A trained, CFI-certified leadership coach, Prakash has throughout his career combined strong strategic and execution skills with excellent people management capabilities to consistently build passionate, high-performance , winning teams. Prakash speaks, writes, and conducts workshops on leadership, teamwork , execution, storytelling and winning. He also writes  a fortnightly column on leadership in Business World – PI Talkies.

19. Ashish Vidyarthi

An Indian film actor and motivational speaker, Ashish was born in Tellicherry, Kerala. He is a national Award-winning actor, thinker and speaker and founder of AVID MINER conversations. They are interactive modules which allow the participants to view their life and commitments at work in a completely new perspective.

Having worked in nearly 200 films in 12 languages over the last 25 years, Ashish has had a rich life-experience across varied cultures, languages, and geographical locations. He has faced in numerous challenges through the course of his life-journey. His speeches which are highly motivating, engaging and interactive in nature are called “ Conversations .” They aim at addressing real life -issues with high positivity.

20. Deeya Bajaj

“The strongest people are not those who show strength in front of us, but those who win battles we know nothing about.”

For someone this young and gentle, the strength of Deeya’s personality can only be felt through her story . Deeya Bajaj has made adventure a mission in her life – achieving feats that dreams are made of. Deeya is a proficient downhill and cross country skier, a keen white-water and sea kayaker, a PADI certified rescue diver and a Taekwondo Black belt. A modern-day explorer and adventurer, she is a living example of how to not just survive but enjoy challenges and pressures.

In her talk “ Higher than Everest ”  masterclass with us, Deeya delivers messages about leadership and teamwork, women’s empowerment as well as sustainability and environmental concerns. Having travelled the most tough terrains of the world, she talks about how to think, take decisions, lead and be a team player in times of adversity.

21. Lt General Raymond Noronha

An army veteran with 40 years of experience, Lt General Raymond Noronha  has extensive operational experience on the Indo-Pak & Indo-China borders. He also has worked for Counter Terrorism Operations in J&K and NE India, thereby truly earning all his stripes!

Having risen to the rank of a Lt General (3 Star) and being  the person who built India’s first Mountain Strike Corps {40,000(+)Troops}, a specialized offensive force for the Northern Border, he truly is a man of action! Being an operational soldier with experience of leading in challenging situations at various levels over his complete service of 40 years, General Noronha makes for a compelling speaker on topics that revolve around leadership during crises.

22. Ankur Warikoo

Ankur Warikoo is thE CEO and co-founder of Nearbuy.com – India’s No.1 discovery and transaction platform. Ankur’s remarkable journey stands in testimony to his entrepreneurial spirit and unrelenting passion. From an aspiring physicist and astronaut to life as a management consultant, and then a serial entrepreneur – he has been there, done that ! Named one of India’s Forbes 40 Under 40 . He is an active inspirational speaker and makes time to speak to an audience at least once every week.

Furthermore, his LinkedIn profile has become something of a virtual sensation! It’s a virtual bouquet of heartfelt posts to insightful and engaging videos. His ability to employ vulnerability to establish connection with an audience  speaks fo this leadership acumen .

23. Shalini Saraswathi

A brave heart Quad amputee blade runner, motivational speaker – Shalini lost both legs, and hands, to a rare bacterial infection has defied all odds to become an audacious prize-winning athlete. She tried to get back on her feet with the help of prosthetic legs and after fighting through it all, Shalini was finally able to walk for the first time in December 2014.

Soon after taking her first few steps again, Shalini began training under coach BP Aiyappa at a local sports facility within Bengaluru. She has since then, participated in multiple marathons and also enjoys running as a leisure activity. Shalini uses her painful journey towards recovery to inspire people and give them hope. She urges her audience to dig deep and find their inner willpower. She stands in testimony to the impossible feats sheer discipline and determination are capable of achieving!

24. Sandeep Maheshwari

“If you have more than you need, simply share it with those who need it the most.”

Sandeep Maheshwari  as a name has become synonymous with the unyielding spirit of a true leader. His journey represents the story of every single person who has struggled, failed and yet, surged ahead in search of success, happiness and contentment.

With over 13 million subscribers on YouTube, Sandeep‘s story clearly continues to resonate with his audience. Early on in his career, He realised that the models in India are exploited. In order to bring about a reform and help the newcomers find their footing, he founded ImagesBaazar which has the world’s biggest collection of Indian images. His encouraging words, charm, and engaging videos have made him one of India’s most sought after motivational speakers.

25. Naina Lal Kidwai

One of India’s most Prominent Indian Women leaders – Naina is the Chairman, Max Financial Services and Advent Private Equity. She is also the former CEO of HSBC India. A Chartered Accountant by profession, she comes from a family of high achievers. However, she herself has had many firsts to her name!

She was the first Indian woman to get an MBA from Harvard in 1982. She then went on to become one of the first three women to be chosen as articled clerk back in 1977 by the company now known as PwC when she was studying chartered accountancy. She also happens to be the first woman to head a foreign bank in India. And to add yet another unbelievable feather to her cap, she went on to become the first woman president of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. With such an illustrated career to her name along with innumerable others, she now spends her time working for causes closer to her heart: environment, sanitation, access to water and women’s empowerment, to name a few.

A  Padma Shree  awardee, she speaks at elected conventions and has also authored many a best selling books on various topics. Her life truly does stand in testimony to her favourite quote –

“You see things; and you say, ‘Why?’ But I dream things that never were; and I say, ‘Why not?’” – George Bernard Shaw

This brings us to the end of this extensive list. However, we would love to hear from you! Do drop in and let us know – Who are your top 3 motivational speakers from this list? Also, do let us know if you think there is someone good we might have missed?

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25 Motivational Speakers From India You Must Listen For A More Productive Life

We as a human being, never is ever secure enough to make all key life and spiritual decisions in a flash. We are, after at times, feel vulnerable, perplexed, and in need to have drive. Especially now, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, people are frantically looking for solutions to relax and stabilise their minds. They’re seeking for a way to deal with stress and grow their business, among other things with the help of motivational speakers from India.

Even without the pandemic, people are still anxious to reach their goals. They wish they had someone to help them through the process. That’s what motivational speakers are for, who can help you to reach your goals.

Motivational speakers from India

Here are 25 motivational speakers from India who are inspiring people all around the world. These motivational speakers from India will also inspire you to believe in yourself and lead you along the correct road in your life.

Jaggi Vasudev (Sadhguru)

Sadhguru is a world-famous Yogi. Millions of people have been inspired by his outlook on life and education. He has been an inspiration with all of the knowledge and wit he incorporates into his teachings.

He also took a motorcycle trip around the United States in 2020. ‘Will Smith,’ a Hollywood celebrity, greeted him warmly throughout the ride. It demonstrates how people all across the world respect and follow his spiritual advice.

Shiv Khera is next on the list of motivational speakers from India. He has written various books on how to attain one’s goals and be successful as a motivational speaker and author.

Mr. Khera has had his share of setbacks, but he has never allowed them get in the way of his goals. He’s also become the Round Table Foundation’s new brand ambassador.

Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra is an Indian-American author, motivational speaker, and proponent of complementary and alternative medicine. In the 1970s, he moved to America to seek a career in medicine. He’s also authored a number of books on health and wellness.

Transcendental Meditation piqued his interest, thanks to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s influence. He became interested in the practise of Ayurveda. His thoughts and health publications have inspired individuals all over the world.

Robin Sharma

Robin Sharma is an author and motivational speaker who is Indian-Canadian. He is a well-known author who has written several novels, including The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, The Saint, and The CEO.

Robin Sharma also advises major corporations around the world, such as Microsoft and NASA, to improve their leadership skills. In addition, he is the creator of the ‘The Robin Sharma Foundation for Children.’

Priya Kumar

Priya Kumar is a motivational speaker, keynote speaker, and author of several best-selling books. She also facilitates courses for major corporations all over the world. Priya Kumar imparts useful information about leadership, teamwork, and business training.

She urges people to step outside of their comfort zones and confront their flaws. Through experimental sessions such as the Firewalk, she assists people in achieving excellence in life.

Chetan Bhagat

Chetan Bhagat is a well-known Indian author and writer. He is also a motivational speaker who has inspired a large number of people all over the world. In Hong Kong, he worked as a banker. But, he quit that job and decided to pursue writing as a career.

Some of his writings, such as 2 States, Half Girlfriend, and others, have been adapted into films. He is also one of India’s most powerful individuals.

Sudha Murthy

The chairperson of the Infosys Foundation is Dr. Sudha Murthy. She is also an Indian social activist, writer, and motivational speaker. She motivates others to attain their goals.

Sudha Murthy is an advocate for children’s rights. She has also received numerous honours, including the Padma Shri.

Amish Tripathi

Amish Tripathi is a diplomat and a writer who specialises in mythological fiction. He is one of the most powerful persons in India.

Like Chetan Bhagat, he also left his job as a banker to pursue a career in writing. His mission is to decipher the epics and extract all of the values that give life purpose. Shiva Trilogy, Ram Chandra Series, Immortal India, Indic Chronicles, and Dharma are some of his best-known works. The Scion of Ikshvaku, his first book in the Ram Chandra Series, has also earned the popular fiction prize.

Vivek Bindra

Dr. Vivek Bindra is the creator of Bada Business Private Limited, with the goal of assisting people in reaching their full potential in business.

He’s a motivational speaker, author, and entrepreneur from India. He offers leadership development consultations. The benefits have been received by about 500 corporate companies in over 25 nations. He also has an entrepreneurship YouTube channel where he offers free content and guidance to anyone in need.

Sandeep Maheshwari

Sandeep Maheshwari is a businessman, YouTuber, and India’s most popular motivational speaker. With his motto of sharing what you have with others, he has inspired individuals to achieve their ambitions. He instils in them the belief that nothing is out of reach.

He started ImagesBazaar after being humiliated by the exploitation of models. It now has millions of Indian photos. Clients have come from all around the world to use ImagesBazaar.

He has been recognised as a young innovative entrepreneur as well as one of India’s most promising entrepreneurs.

Gaur Gopal Das

Gaur Gopal Das, an electrical engineer, became a monk. In 1996, he became a member of ISKCON . He is now an Indian life coach, author, and motivational speaker.

Life’s Amazing Secrets and The Way of the Monk are two of his books. Through his books and YouTube videos, he inspires millions of people. They’re about finding pleasure, prosperity, and a sense of purpose and balance in life.

Ujjwal Patni

Dr.Ujjwal Patni is a business coach, trainer, and keynote speaker. He presents a show called ‘The UjjwalPatni Show,’ in which he advises people on business and life tactics.

He holds three Guinness World Records, making him the only Indian motivational speaker to do so.

Simerjeet Singh

Simerjeet Singh is well-known for his engaging and thought-provoking motivational talks on personal development, leadership, and innovation. He’s a corporate trainer and a trained neuro-linguistic programming practitioner.

He quit a successful hotel management career to work as a motivational speaker across the world.

Diana Hayden

Diana Hayden is a model, actor, and winner of Miss World 1997 contest. She also wrote a book called ‘A Beautiful Truth’ with the goal of boosting people’s confidence and improving their personalities.

She has had a global impact on people’s lives. She’s also involved with a number of social welfare projects and charitable trusts, including Child Rights and You, PETA, and others.

Yogesh Chabria

Yogesh Chabria, an entrepreneur, is also the founder of ‘The Happionaire Way.’ Through his seminars, he has influenced millions of individuals in over 100 countries.

He is an award-winning Indian motivational speaker. Yogesh Chabria possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise in entrepreneurship, sales, business, and a variety of other fields. He is also a best-selling author who has used his writings to inspire and direct people.

Akash Gautam

Akash Gautam is India’s most popular and trusted Motivational Speaker when it comes to corporate events. His events are packed with humor, sarcasm, and very profound impacting stories, and he is affectionately known as the Happy Guy. Top corporate brands around the world, including 30+ of the NIFTY-50, have regularly chosen Akash as their keynote speaker.

Intriguingly, he also mentors and motivates convicts at Tihar Jail, Miss India contestants, and IAS officers.

Rahul Kapoor

Rahul Kapoor is an entrepreneur and motivational speaker from Bengaluru, India. WorkWise and Dad and I are two of his books. He also motivates and inspires people to focus on goal-setting, effective communication, and work-life balance, among other things.

Under his direction, a great number of people in 15 nations throughout the world have discovered their true potential.

Sneh Desai benefited many individuals through his workshops and seminars. He’s a trained Clinical Hypnotherapist that helps individuals understand the mind’s power and how it may improve their lives. He is also a skilled life counsellor, spiritual leader, and motivational speaker.

Swami Sukhabodhananda

Swami Sukhabodhananda, often known as the Corporate Guru, is a spiritual figure. In addition, he is a motivational speaker and author from Bangalore, India.

Millions of people’s lives have been changed as a result of his writings and fantastic problem-solving mentality.

M Naseer Khan

M Naseer Khan is an Indian motivational speaker known for his engaging and entertaining seminars. He’s also a personal development and success coach.

He leads a transformation programme in which he instils empowerment and motivation in young people.

Gyanvatsal Swami

Gyanvatsal Swami, RakshitRawal, is a spiritual guru. He’s also a motivational speaker in India who gives talks on a number of themes. His lessons cover topics such as work-life balance, stress management, education, happiness, and personal development.

He also strives to help people advance in their chosen industries. He has so far inspired millions of people in more than 20 countries.

Ankur Warikoo

Ankur Warikoo is an Indian entrepreneur, mentor, and motivational speakers from India who founded nearbuy.com. He is also passionate about raising awareness among individuals in his field.

His believes big decisions should be made with complete understanding of the topic. He is fascinated with consumer behaviour. As a result, he gives motivational lectures on leadership, consumer behaviour and interest, and entrepreneurship in order to assist fledgling entrepreneurs.

Prakash Iyer

Prakash Iyer is a motivational speaker, a leadership coach, and a former director of Kimberly- Clark lever. He offers advice on leadership skills and methods, as well as teamwork, motivation, and other topics.

Prakash Iyer is a consultant and the current director of Xerox India. He was also a senior at PepsiCo, where he oversaw several worldwide activities in various nations. In addition, he is the author of several best-selling books.

Srikumar Rao

Srikumar Rao is an author, a motivational speakers from India, and a role model for many entrepreneurs. He was a former marketing professor at a New York University.

He also inspires others to achieve their goals while avoiding stress. For this pocketbook, he devised a ‘Creativity and Personal Mastery course.’ Millions of students and entrepreneurs throughout the world benefit from this course.

Himeesh Madaan

Himeesh Madaan is the last but not least in motivational speakers from India. He began his career as a flight attendant for US Airlines before becoming an entrepreneur, life coach, YouTuber, and motivational speaker.

He also counsels people on communication, business, body language, relationships, and interpersonal skills. It has a significant impact on people’s lives and careers.

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Swami vivekananda, bal gangadhar tilak, mahatma gandhi, netaji subhash chandra bose, jawaharlal nehru, mother teresa, narayan murthy, sachin tendulkar, rahul dravid , abdul kalam.

A great speech is not only about the words you speak but also about how you speak, including the tone and body language. What about a great speech that warms the heart? That goes a step further. It gives birth to myriad emotions within you and is remembered always.

Here are the top ten heart warming speeches made by Indians. Don’t be surprised if some ‘famous speech by an Indian’ does not make it to the list, as we have new entrants. It is because the criterion here is that it needs to warm the heart. The list is as per the year in which it was delivered.

“Each must assimilate the spirit of the others and yet preserve his individuality…”

Swami Vivekananda gave this speech at the World Parliament of Religions at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1893. His initial salutation, “Sisters and brothers of America” got a standing ovation from the 7000 plus present there. Not only did this speech introduce Hinduism to North America but also sought to explain the reason for disagreement between different religions. He also said that for Indians, religion was not the need of the hour and that he sought aid for the impoverished people of the land. His lecture left a deep impact on the Americans.

“Freedom is my birthright. So long as it is awake within me, I am not old.”

In 1908, Bal Gangadhar Tilak was sentenced to six years imprisonment at Mandalay Jail in Burma for his rebellious writing. To revive the Nationalist Movement when he returned, he founded the Home Rule League in 1916. Together with Annie Besant, he toured the country telling people in simple language the meaning of home rule or Swaraj. Thus the nationalist spirit slowly began to see a re-awakening. Tilak gave this heartwarming speech, at the first anniversary of the formation of the Home Rule League, in 1917, at Nasik.

“We shall either free India or die in the attempt; we shall not live to see the perpetuation of our slavery.”

Mahatma Gandhi spoke these words on August 8, 1942 while addressing the A.I.C.C. at the Gowalia Tank Maidan (now August KrantiMaidan) in Bombay on the eve of Quit India movement. The words ‘do or die’ in the speech reinstates his strong belief in the fact that determined passive resistance was the best way to free the motherland from the British rule. The words were strong enough to make the people of the land rise up as one for freedom, causing uproar and eventual imprisonment of many. Read full speech  here .

“Give me blood and I promise you freedom!”

Netaji said these words in Burma in July 1944. He escaped his house arrest in Calcutta in 1941 and escaped to Germany to establish the India Legion. But when he began to face difficulties he moved to Singapore where he started the Azad Hind force. This army fought the British but the campaign failed. Bose, however, refused to give up hope. He strongly believed that the British were fast losing ground and India would surely taste freedom soon. Thus was delivered Bose’s best-known speech which inspired the youth and became their anthem during India’s struggle for independence. Read the full speech  here .

“The light has gone out of our lives and there is darkness everywhere…Our beloved leader, Bapu as we called him, the Father of the Nation, is no more.”

Jawaharlal Nehru delivered this moving speech extempore on 30th January 1948 following the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. The helplessness and the sorrow of the masses was reflected in his voice too when he spoke unrehearsed over All India Radio. The good orator that he was, his choice of words and phrases brings out the poise that he maintained even during the hour of sorrow. He also made a plea against communalism while asking the people to remain calm. Read the full speech  here .

“And if we accept that a mother can kill even her own child, how can we tell other people not to kill one another?”

In 1994, when Mother Teresa spoke at the U.S. National Prayer Breakfast, it startled many. Even though a nun, she didn’t shy away from offering definitive views on topics like abortion. In front of a gathering of over 3,000 people she criticized abortion even though two staunch supporters – President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore – sat right there, uncomfortably. Robert Dugan, an official of the National Association of Evangelicals said that her speech was “as bold a prophetic confrontation as I’ve ever witnessed.” Watch the full speech here .

“Most of our behaviour comes from greed, lack of self-confidence, lack of confidence in the nation, and lack of respect for the society”

In 2002, Narayan Murthy delivered this speech on The Role of Western Values in Contemporary Indian Society at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management in Delhi. By comparing Indian and Western cultures, Murthy eloquently tells how the former lacks in civic sense. Through a didactic tone he urges the Indians to bring about a social change. He uses witty remarks and allusions. The urgency in his voice will make anyone sit up and listen to him. The words were honest, factual and inspiring. Read the full speech here .

“I know I have met so many guys who have fasted for me, prayed for me, done so much for me.”

Sachin Tendulkar played his last day of international cricket at the Wankhede Stadium. And millions witnessed the farewell speech of the ‘master blaster’ in 2013 after India sealed the series against West Indies. Everyone present including his mother and former colleagues were left emotional and misty eyed including the man himself who rarely lets any emotion show on his face. Sachin had surely hit a straight six into every one’s heart with his speech. Watch the full speech here .

“He was, primarily, like me, a No.3 batsman. It is a tough, tough job”

When Rahul Dravid spoke at the Sir Don Bradman Oration in Canberra in 2011, he became the first non-Australian to do so. His speech reflected his character – precise, erudite, meticulous and thoughtful. It was indeed heartening to hear the gentleman of Indian cricket speak about the greatest legend that the sport has ever seen. And when the occasion was over, the nature of conversation had changed. Instead of talking about the grand venue, it centered more around the speech and the speaker. While many adjectives have been used to describe this speech, the oft-repeated one has been ‘insightful’.  Listen to the full speech   here.

“We have not conquered anyone. We have not grabbed their land, their culture, their history and tried to enforce our way of life on them. Why? Because we respect the freedom of others.”

In the speech that Abdul Kalam delivered at the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad in 2011, he outlined his visions for India. He pleads his countrymen to become more involved in the nation-building process. And his speech gains credibility because he speaks about his experiences at the Indian Space Research Organization. He manages to unite the listeners by using the term ‘we’ instead of ‘I’. It is definitely one of his finest speeches because not only is it dignified throughout, but the words also pull you out of your comfort zone by the sheer simplicity and hard truth of it. Read the full speech here .

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I loved your Nehru pick. But the Kalam one is so wrong – he may have made a great speech, but it is one filled with a fallacious view of hindu life/Indian life. Pl rethink this one. I can only laugh at the statement that we respect the freedom of others –

Okay. But we had every chance to conquer outside the subcontinent in every prosperous century of our rule. But why didn’t we do it? Do tell me.

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1. Gaur Gopal Das

A motivational speaker with a huge social media following of 17 million, Gaur Gopal Das is a monk and lifestyle coach. His writings, such as “Life’s Amazing Secret,” are extensively distributed and published. Being a monk for 23 years, he has imparted his knowledge upon a wide range of groups, including students and industry leaders like Google and Salesforce, with the goal of transforming lives and inspiring others.

2. Sangram Singh

Indian wrestler, actor, motivational speaker, philanthropist, health guru, and honorary doctorate recipient Sangram Singh embodies the transformation from a paralyzed boy to a world wrestling champion. He serves as a motivational speaker for the Indian Army and has participated in several TV reality shows.

3. Sandeep Maheshwari

Sandeep Maheshwari is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, photographer, YouTuber, and writer. He has almost 10 million followers and has been profiled in important publications including the Economic Times and India Today. He hopes to inspire millions of people. He is the CEO of ImagesBazaar, a rapidly growing business, who has faced and overcome several setbacks. In 2003, when he took over 10,000 pictures of 122 models in less than eleven hours, he not only became well-known but also broke a world record.

4. Dr. Vivek Bindra

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In our lives, motivation is like a vibrant thread that weaves dreams into reality. The aforementioned motivational speakers, with their profound insights and rich wisdom, serve as guiding lights during tough times, inspiring us to aim high and push our boundaries. These individuals possess the unique ability to ignite the flames of inspiration within us, encouraging us to push beyond our limits and reach for our dreams.///////////

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In a world full of challenges and obstacles, the power of motivation and inspiration cannot be underestimated. Motivational speakers play a pivotal role in uplifting spirits, igniting passion, and driving individuals towards success. In India, a diverse and talented pool of such personalities has emerged, each with their own unique style of delivering profound messages. In this article, we will inform you about the best motivational speakers in India who have made a lasting impact with their powerful words. Make sure to follow them and become empowered to reach your full potential.

30 Best Motivational Speakers in India

We have prepared a list of some of the best motivational speakers, who will boost your confidence and drive positive change in your personality. By listening to these people, you will surely get the courage to face difficulties in life and achieve success.

1) Sandeep Maheshwari

• YouTube Subscribers: 27.7M
• Instagram Followers: 4.8M
• Monthly Income: Rs. 30 lakhs
• Net Worth: $3.6 million

He is a leading motivational speaker who , with his own efforts, transformed his middle-class life into that of a millionaire. He is an ambitious entrepreneur and a strong-willed person, which is why he has been able to accomplish his dream. Sandeep started his career at the age of 19 as a model; over time, he realized the exploitations that models face.

At the age of 26, he began his firm called ImagesBaazar, which globally holds the most extensive collection of Indian images. Later, he started his YouTube channel and a website of his own . He shares motivational videos and even shares his story to show his life struggles.

Sandeep Maheshwari always tells his viewers that nothing is tough; the difficulty level diminishes gradually as you undertake the task. Therefore, he is the unyielding spirit of a true leader, which makes him one of the best motivational speakers in India.

2) Vivek Bindra

• YouTube Subscribers: 20.8M
• Instagram Followers: 3.6M
• Monthly Income: Rs. 40 lakhs
• Net Worth: $11 million

He is amongst the best motivational speakers in India. He has also been awarded the ‘Best Leadership Trainer in Asia’Award by  Marshall Goldsmith at World HRD Congress. He is not only an internationally renowned speaker but is also a successful business coach and entrepreneur.

Dr. Bindra has millions of followers and subscribers on his social media platforms, and this number is growing every day. He is also the CEO and founder of Bada Business , which is started to provide proper guidance and motivation to the new businesses.

His videos are usually based on case studies of different companies, which can help you understand how to start a business, financing, downfalls, etc. Dr. Bindra’ is a motivational and inspirational speaker who does inspire people but more than that, they feel even more inspired by hearing his life journey.

3) Deepak Chopra

• YouTube Subscribers: 593K
• Instagram Followers: 2.8M
• Monthly Income:  Rs. 5.65 crores
• Net Worth: $150 million

He is from Delhi and is a trained doctor who found success in the US as a doctor. But, later, his interest changed – he started reading and learning more about spirituality and even practiced Transcendental Meditation. He is also said to be America’s most prominent spokesman for Ayurveda .

He gained a lot of popularity after being interviewed on The Oprah Winfrey Show about his books such as Perfect Health, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, etc. He is an amazing motivational speaker and usually talks about health, body, soul, and mind.

Deepak stays in the US now, but he posts regular videos on his YouTube channel and has impacted the lives of various people in positive ways. Therefore, he deserves to be on the list of best motivational speakers in India. You can get more updates from him from his channel – Deepak Chopra .

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4) Jaggi Vasudev

• YouTube Subscribers: 11.3M
• Instagram Followers: 10.1M
• Monthly Income: Rs. 2.5 crores
• Net Worth: $50 million

He is an exceptional person, and no other motivational speaker has got so much fame as him. He is popularly known as Sadhguru; he has encouraged people to stay patient and avoid negative emotions like getting annoyed, anger, etc.

Sadhguru has abundant knowledge about almost everything related to the overall growth of personality, yoga, environment, and education. His contribution has impacted millions of lives, and he is also the founder of an NGO called Isha Foundation . He has a different take on life which is not like others, and this approach has made his YouTube sessions go viral and made him hugely popular and one of the top motivational speakers in India.

He is followed globally, which makes him the most followed guru of India. Sadhguru also spoke at the UN’s Millennium World Summit, the British parliament’s House of Lords, the MIT, the International Institute for Management Development, and the World Economic Forum. Recently, he made headlines due to Save Soil – a global mission to solve the soil crisis.

5) Ujjwal Patni

• YouTube Subscribers: 6.56M
• Instagram Followers: 360K
• Monthly Income: Rs. 20 lakhs
• Net Worth: $100K-120K

He is also in the list of best motivational speaker in India who has an audience of millions from more than 500 countries. He spurs lakhs of people every year through his videos, seminars, and workshops. The good part about him is that he delivers most of his speeches in Hindi and has got more than 15 prestigious awards.

He also runs a show called Ujjwal Patni Show that is based on life and business; it is watched by over one million Indians weekly across 75 countries on YouTube and Facebook . Ujjwal has also started a new venture by the name Businessjeeto , where he offers India’s top business and life courses in Hindi at an economical price.

You would be amazed to know that he has also received 3 Guinness World Records in his name, and his name was also included in the list of top 10 Indian thinkers of 2014. Therefore, he is a career mentor for numerous people in the country.

6) Gaur Gopal Das

• YouTube Subscribers: 4.92M
• Instagram Followers: 7.1M
• Monthly Income: Rs. 6.5 lakhs
• Net Worth: $1 million

He is one of the wittiest and best motivational speakers in India and is absolutely different from others in the field. He has been guiding students, celebrities, and corporate leaders globally. Gaur Gopal Das is highly spiritual, kind, and a wonderful motivational speaker who is not at all driven by pressures.

His talks make the people think deeper and help them find a simple solution to difficult problems, and all this is possible because of the timeless wisdom he possesses. The unique thing about him is that his philosophy is a great mix of classical theory and new contemporary psychology.

Gaur Gopal Das was also given the title of The Ideal Young Spiritual Guru by the Indian student parliament of MIT, Pune. He uploads his teachings and speeches on his website as well.

7) T.S. Madaan

• YouTube Subscribers: 12M
• Instagram Followers: 23.4K
• Monthly Income: Rs. 4-5 lakhs
• Net Worth: $1.5-2.5M

His full name is Tarvinder Singh Madaan and was born on 14 November 1958. He is a well-known Hindi motivational speaker, actor, life coach, and much-loved comedian. He has experience of more than four decades and is a dynamic personality with fabulous clarity of thoughts.

He regularly speaks at events, conferences, and conventions because people love his motivating style, plus his content is also very unique and inspiring. His sessions are full of humor, fun, and informative content.

Mr. Madaan holds experience of more than 40 years in the field of motivational speaking. He usually talks about positive thinking, anger management, leadership skills, time management, sales skills, communication skills, etc. All in all, he is an immensely active personality and guides people to gain life skills on his website and channels.

8) Him-eesh Madaan

• YouTube Subscribers: 6.62M
• Instagram Followers: 320K
• Monthly Income: Rs. 10-15 lakhs
• Net Worth: $20 million

He is a very enthusiastic person and is full of positivity. His speech is very inspiring, and you feel like listening to more and more of his words as they are so heart-touching and motivating. In his videos, you would get content on education, career, business , and even relationships.

Mr. Madaan has worked with over 1000 organizations and is a leading performance and life coach. He has so many followers because he has a unique way of delivering his speech, plus the way he engages with his audience while taking webinars or workshops is just amazing. No wonder he is in the list of top motivational speakers in India.

9) Shivani Verma

• YouTube Subscribers: 5.49M
• Instagram Followers: 87.6K
• Monthly Income: Rs. 1-1.5 lakhs
• Net Worth: $30 million

She is well-known as Sister Shivani and is a teacher in India’s Brahma Kumaris spiritual movement. Shivani Verma was born on May 31, 1972, and lives with her family in Gurgaon, New Delhi. She is not only an excellent motivational speaker but also runs a TV show by the name Awakening with Brahmakumaris .

Sister Shivani has also written various well-known books such as Happiness Unlimited and Awakening with Brahmakumaris. She has also received the Women of the Decade Achievers Award by ASSOCHAM Ladies League in 2014 and the Nari Shakti Award in 2019. She talks about different phases of life, how to be happy, and being self-dependent for happiness. She is considered by many as one of the best motivational speakers in India.

10) Ankur Warikoo

• YouTube Subscribers: 2.91M
• Instagram Followers: 2.3M
• Monthly Income: Rs. 50 lakhs
• Net Worth: $15 million

He is an entrepreneur, mentor, public speaker, and angel investor. Ankur was the CEO and co-founder of the website Nearbuy.com, India’s number one discovery and transaction platform. He has an amazing journey, and the best part is the hard work he has put in to reach this level.

He started as an aspiring physicist and astronaut to life as a management consultant and then a serial entrepreneur. His name was listed in India’s Forber 40 under 40, which is a big achievement.

Ankur is easily one of the best motivational speakers in India, inspiring people to follow their dream and reach where they want to. People love listening to him because a lot of people can relate their life to this young entrepreneur. He also posts his videos and speeches on his website .

11) Chetan Bhagat

• YouTube Subscribers: 715K
• Instagram Followers: 825K
• Monthly Income: Rs. 1.5 crores

He started his career as an investment banker, and then later, he turned into a motivational speaker. Chetan Bhagat has also written 9 well-known books and is a columnist as well. He has written many books on love and life; in fact, a movie was also made based on his book. All his books have remained bestsellers since their release. You can get more information about all his authored books on his website as well.

The New York Times published that he is the biggest selling English language author in India’s history . His way of writing is unparalleled as it straight away touches the heart. He has also been invited to various colleges and corporates for taking webinars and workshops. HE is rightly included in our list of best motivational speakers in India.

12) Simerjeet Singh

• YouTube Subscribers: 1.61M
• Instagram Followers: 34.5K
• Monthly Income: Rs. 50-65 lakhs
• Net Worth: $21.7 million

He is a growing and energetic, motivational speaker and success coach; he has achieved much in his life by defeating all the barriers in life.  He began his career working in the Hotel industry and possesses a Hotel Management degree and was in a program by Marriott International Management training program.

His career was going well, and he grew the hotel business in various countries such as Dubai, India, and the USA. But, later, he thought of changing his profession; he began from scratch with no knowledge as a motivational speaker. To date, he has given more than 1000 motivational seminars and motivated a plethora of people in more than 100 companies.

Simerjeet often highlights the value of living a purpose-oriented life and has a novel style of giving his sessions through his website and social media channels.

13) Robin Sharma

• YouTube Subscribers: 967K
• Instagram Followers: 1.5M
• Monthly Income: Rs. 1 crore
• Net Worth: $10 million

He started his career as a lawyer but quit his job to become a motivational speaker but has now shifted to Canada. He has been added to this list because he is an Indian, plus his book The Monk who sold his Ferrari has impacted the lives of millions of people. This story is about a lawyer who has a lot of money yet is not satisfied and happy in his life.

He has written numerous popular books, including Mega Living, The 5 AM Club, Who will Cry When you Die? . Nowadays, he is working with well-known companies such as Nike to train them in leadership and sales. Robin owns a website where he shares his teachings and online resources with his followers.

You would be amazed to know that he has shared the stage with people like Bill Clinton, Jack Welch, Richard Branson, and many more renowned personalities.

14) Priya Kumar

• YouTube Subscribers: 83.5K
• Instagram Followers: 368K
• Monthly Income: Rs. 5-6 lakhs
• Net Worth: $6 million

She is one of the most youthful and powerful motivational speakers in India. Priya was born in Chandigarh and began writing at a very young age; and has won numerous awards for an essay writing contest in school. Today she has become a famous speaker globally and has also written 9 books till now.

Priya has become a regular columnist for multiple magazines and started motivational speaking and taking webinars under his mentor, Dr. Niranjan Patel. People like her because her speaking style is entertaining and unique, which is why she has earned millions of followers in just a couple of years. She also owns a website that is followed by many, providing immense knowledge and online resources to her audience.

She has worked with more than 2000 MNC’s across 47 countries and has become a keynote speaker and best-selling author. You would be surprised to know that she is the only Women speaker in India to achieve such heights and fame.

15) Shiv Khera

• YouTube Subscribers: 75K
• Instagram Followers: 85.7K
• Monthly Income: Rs. 2-2.5 lakhs
• Net Worth: $12 millions

He is an excellent motivational speaker, activist, and author of India. You would be amazed to know his success story, his family-owned coal mines, and then after the Indian Government nationalized them, later he used to work as a car washer and insurance agent. After a lot of hard work and struggle, he reached this level.

Mr. Khera has written numerous books, the most popular one being You Can Win . Currently, he resides in New Delhi but travels all over the world to deliver motivational speeches. He also joined politics and commenced a political party to bring in education and fight against corruption; his party was called Bharatiya Rashtravadi Samanta Party.

The reason why people love listening to his motivational speech is that they are very interactive and entertaining. His speech has changed many people’s lives because of the positivity that he brings within and motivates people to achieve great success.

16) Sneh Desai

• YouTube Subscribers: 613K
• Instagram Followers: 146K
• Net Worth: $250 crore

He is an experienced motivator and coach for all ages, corporates, employees, students, athletes, and executives. He is also the founder and director of his own website , where he takes workshops and seminars on self-development. His speech is for every individual who years for success, happiness, peace, and personal development.

You would be amazed to know that Sneh started training people when he was just 9, and today, he has become an expert motivator, inspirational coach, and an excellent leader. His speech helps change people’s thoughts and beliefs by coaching them on positive thinking, improved communication, and spiritual awareness.

17) Swami Gyanvatsal

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• YouTube Subscribers: 515K
• Instagram Followers: 162K
• Monthly Income: –
• Net Worth: –

He started his career as a Mechanical Engineer and later became a spiritual and motivational guru. Swami Gyan vassal has inspired millions of people with his motivational talks that are filled with science research. Isn’t this a great combination? Except for India, he has also taken webinars and sessions in Europe, England, the US, Canada, and New Zealand.

He is from Akshardham, BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. This temple is a volunteer-driven organization that is dedicated to refining society by focusing on individual society. They do this by nurturing the Hindu ideals of trust, solidarity, and selfless service. All in all, he is one of the top motivational speakers in India because of the way he delivers the speech and his unique content.

18) Yogesh Chabria

• YouTube Subscribers: 4.85K
• Instagram Followers: 3,335
• Monthly Income: Rs. 8.5 lakhs

He is a popular inspirational personality and is the founder of his website – Happionaier , which talks about leadership, happiness, and the complete growth of an individual. People like his speech because it comes from his own struggle as a businessperson.

His childhood story is really heart-warming as he started working when he was five, he started by selling toys. Later he used to sell comics and clothes in school, then started door-to-door selling. He always states – Every time you fall, you can either stay down or get up stronger.

He started his first seminar at the age of 21. Today, he has millions of subscribers and has declaimed for tens of thousands of events and organizations. Yogesh has motivated and enabled people from all walks of life to highlight their real potential. Be it entrepreneurs, business leaders, or professionals; all have benefitted from these programs, workshops, and books.

19) Sudha Murthy

• YouTube Subscribers: –
• Instagram Followers: 456K
• Monthly Income: Rs. 25 crores
• Net Worth: $94 million

She was born on August 19, 1950, and along with being a motivational speaker, she is an engineering teacher, author, and social worker. The first thing that people love about is her simplicity, and next is her lively smile. Dr. Murthy is the chairperson of the Infosys foundation, yet she is very humble and down to earth. Her son-in-law is Rishi Sunak, the current Prime Minister of England.

She is married to a renowned, celebrated author, Mr. Narayan Murthy. Whenever she gives a motivational speech, there are a few things that she always talks about: the concept of simplicity, being serious about the approach to life, and being empathetic to fellow citizens. All these things seem simple but are difficult to follow in life, but after listening to her speech, these things might come inside you automatically. She is easily amongst the top motivational speakers in India.

20) Swami Sukhabodhananda

• YouTube Subscribers: 42.5K
• Instagram Followers: 7,349
• Net Worth: $2-3 million

Along with being a motivational speaker, he is also the founder and chairman of Prasanna Trust. He is a well-known Guru from Bangalore and was the only spiritual leader representing Hinduism at the 2005 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He is also named as Corporate Guru because of the speeches that he delivers in organizations.

He is also the author of various bestsellers books that have sold more than a million copies and in more than 118 titles in different languages. He teaches people about how transmutation can be done in every individual by clarity and understanding rather than irrational belief and following. Top industrialists request him to take an In-house workshop for their executives. Swamiji has also been a Sport Psychology coach for the cricket team Delhi Capitals. You can know more about his speeches on the website he owns .

21) Shalini Saraswathi

• Instagram Followers: 15.7K
• Net Worth: $1.5 billion

You must know about her as she is one of the best motivational speakers in India. A brave heart Quad amputee blade runner, a motivational speaker, lost both her legs and hands because of a rare bacterial infection. But she fought from all this and became an audacious prize-winning athlete.

She tried hard to start walking with the help of prosthetic legs, and finally, after a lot of struggles, she was able to walk in December 2014. As soon as she could walk, she started training in Bengaluru at a local sports facility under BP Aiyappa. You would be amazed to know that she has participated in numerous marathons.

She is an inspiration for thousands of people, and listening to his journey, melts everyone’s heart and motivates them.

22) Arunima Sinha

• Instagram Followers: 32.3K
• Net Worth: $4-5 million

She is not only one of the best motivational speakers in India but an excellent mountain climber and sportswoman. She wanted to join the paramilitary forces but unfortunately could not join because of a shocking incident.

She was going to Delhi by train, and then suddenly a group of robbers pushed her out from the train, and she was pushed out of the train for resisting, and in this incident, she lost one of her legs. But she did not get disheartened; Arunima got training in mountaineering skills and succeeded in climbing Mt. Everest.

After achieving this big success, she wrote a book named “Born again in the mountain” and also became one of the most renowned motivational speakers.

23) Rahul Kapoor

• YouTube Subscribers: 10.7K
• Instagram Followers: 84.2K

He is a fabulous motivational speaker as he has inspired millions of people in various countries like the USA, India, Australia, Singapore, etc., in the past 20 years. The articles that he creates are a blend of Science, Psych, and spirituality, and they are used by more than 10,000 companies that also include various Fortune 500 companies of the world as well. He gave a motivational speech with an audience of 7000 people, which is a big achievement in itself.

His workshops, seminars, and speeches have helped many companies achieve operational excellence, increase revenue, and render better customer support . He also owns a website that goes by his name.

Rahul is a genius in his field, which is why the list of his clients is endless. Some of the corporations he works for are Google, Coca-Cola, American Express, Adobe, 3M, etc.

24) Ujjwal Chugh

• YouTube Subscribers: 2.72K
• Instagram Followers: 99.2K
• Monthly Income: Rs. 3K (from YouTube)
• Net Worth: $1K

He is one of the popular motivational speakers in India as he aims to enlighten the youth on how to beseech their less ordinary dimension. Ujjwal has a different way of explaining things to people; as per him, living life as an ordinary person is pretty easy, so he motivates people to unleash their extraordinary selves to achieve success.

He is also the founder & CEO of the ISOLS group and is the voice behind various successful youths. Ujjwal is a great educator and motivator as his words and thoughts touch a person’s mind and soul and direct them towards success. No wonder so many people follow him on his social media and personal website .

You would be amazed to know that he was a pilot in the Indian Arm Wing who has now changed his profession to become a motivational speaker. He has received multiple awards like The National Gaurav Award, The Honor of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Bravery Award, Saraswati Ratan Sammaan, and Real Sanwad Excellence award.

25) Nilesh Mataria

• YouTube Subscribers: 2.53K
• Instagram Followers: 12.5K

He is one of the top motivational speakers in India, and is the founder & owner of the firm, “Self-discovery,” which is a global pioneer in the personal and professional transformation of people for a better and happy life. His speeches are known for being high-energy, positive, entertaining, and very inspiring. His speeches are usually in Hindi, and you would love to hear more and more from him.

The fact about Nilesh is that he is truly gifted and gives such motivating sessions that you will for sure have fruitful and positive results in your life. He has experience of more than a decade; therefore, he provides you with the depth information on personal transformation. Nilesh has also been a business guru to various well-known businesspeople and has given a priceless contribution to their business and personal growth.

26) Abha Maryada Banerjee

• YouTube Subscribers: 234
• Instagram Followers: 88

She is an excellent motivational speaker, and as per her, A man who suffers before it is necessary, suffers more than necessary . She possesses a different mindset, and she wants everyone to unveil their hidden talents and start doing what they want.

Though not much popular on social media platforms, she has many followers on her personal website . Abha became the first Indian women motivational speaker of international acclaim and was billed as one of the top 10 life, business, and success coaches in the Asia Pacific.

She has also lectured at various renowned forums across Asia, has coached and consulted top CEOs, Media personalities, Sports Stars, businesspeople, leaders in the making. Abha is also closely related to the spiritual aspect of leadership as well.

27) Diana Hayden

• Instagram Followers: 12.8K
• Monthly Income: Rs. 8 crores
• Net Worth: $12 million

She was born on May 1, 1973, and is an Indian actress, model, TV host, winner of Miss World 1997 pageant, author, and an amazing motivational speaker. After winning the Miss World title, she got associated with multiple charities and NGOs such as PETA, Greenpeace, Spastics Society of India, and many more.

She also wrote a fabulous book, A Beautiful Truth, about grooming and includes content on personality development and confidence building. Diana also became a keynote motivational speaker and has given speeches on numerous topics such as communication, overcoming obstacles, etc.

28) Harish Iyer

• Instagram Followers: 8,686
• Net Worth: $5 million

He was born on April 16, 1979, and is also known as Aham, Hiyer, or Harrish Iyer. Along with being a great motivational speaker, he is also an Indian equal rights activist. Also, he stands up for several causes, such as the rights of the LGBT community, children, women, animals, and survivors of child sexual abuse.

Harish has also received various awards such as the Energising Bharat Award in the year 2016 for his work in the field of women empowerment ; he is one of the ten individuals to be awarded the Zindagi Live Awards for his work in creating awareness on child sexual abuse, listed as one of India’s seven most influential gay and lesbian people by Pink Pages.

29) Ram G Vallath

• Instagram Followers: 688

He is one of the most positive persons you will ever listen to or meet. Ram G Vallath is one of the top motivational speakers in India, and he had an extraordinary life journey that is worth listening to. He had to struggle a lot to make his identity, and he had a tough childhood. Everything changed when he finally tapped into his inner compass and uncovered the path of the growth mindset.

His career took off like a rocket after that, and he became the youngest circle head in India’s telecom history and later even went on to become a director in Dell and HP as well.

Today he is an excellent motivational speaker, science editor, and startup co-founder. He wrote a book called Ouch to Oops, which is his humorous yet inspiring autobiography. He also owns his website and social media channels to preach his knowledge.

30) Bobby D’souza

• YouTube Subscribers: 1.18K
• Instagram Followers: 1,091

He is an inspiring motivational speaker and author of the famous book, ‘Fallen to Rise.’ He had a very struggling childhood as he started off from a shattered family amidst acute poverty. His father died when he was a kid, but he professed himself never to let his loved ones undergo the pain he was going through.

He did a lot of hard work and became a highly energetic virtual motivational and leadership speaker. Today, he has more than 20 years of experience in learning & development, sales & service, and people engagement. The best part is that he learned all these lessons not from any degree but from his own life experiences. No wonder Bobby is followed by so many people on his website as well as social media.

The world of motivational speaking is filled with remarkable individuals who have dedicated themselves to empower others and bring changes in them. Their messages of resilience, self-belief, and determination continue to resonate with people from all sections of the society, serving as a guide to ensure prosperous lives.

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We’ve all experienced or are experiencing a time in our lives when we feel stuck; there are times when we don’t know whether or not what we’re doing is correct, or what we should be doing. We all need emotional pushes from time to time, but we’re afraid to talk to our family or friends about it. However, in today’s digital age, you don’t always have to face someone and tell them how you really feel. This is where India’s motivational speakers come to the rescue. Why Indian motivational speakers, you might wonder. Because they are more familiar with the problems that Indians face, and for obvious reasons.

If we talk about YouTube, there are so many top motivational speakers that the list could go on forever; however, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 Motivational Speakers in India for 2021. They’re all well-known, and some of them have millions of subscribers on their respective YouTube channels. Let’s take a look at the list without further ado.

1. Sadhguru

Also read: 20 Best Sadhguru Quotes That Will Awaken You Spiritually

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Sadhguru, also known as Jaggi Vasudev, requires no introduction. According to India Today magazine, he is one of the top 50 most powerful Indians. It’s not just the millions of views and engagement his videos receive online that sets him apart; it’s also the amount of social activity he engages in through the ISHA foundation.

He’s so well-known on YouTube that he’s dubbed a ‘YouTube Guru’! Every day, millions of people look forward to and read his daily wisdom on Twitter. He’s a great example of how a good speaker can use digital marketing to organically grow his audience. As a result, Sadhguru is ranked first among the top Indian motivational speakers in 2021.

2. Sandeep Maheshwari

Also read: 13 Sandeep Maheshwari Quotes For A Dose Of Inspiration

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Sandeep Maheshwari is a well-known motivational speaker who rose from the ranks of “another middle-class guy” to become a millionaire. He has inspired millions of people who have struggled and failed to achieve success, happiness, and contentment in their lives. His desire to help people and do good in the world inspired him to start “Free Life-Changing Seminars and Sessions,” which he hopes will change people’s lives.

Entrepreneur India Summit named him Creative Entrepreneur of the Year 2013, and the “ET Now” television channel named him Pioneer of Tomorrow. He has also been featured in almost every major magazine, newspaper, and television channel, including The Economic Times, India Today, CNBC-TV18, IBN7, ET Now, NewsX, and others. It’s only natural that he’ll be listed among the top 10 Indian motivational speakers in 2020.

3. Gaur Gopal Das

Also read: 15 Best Gaur Gopal Das Quotes To Awaken Your Mind!

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Gaur Gopal Das is a witty motivational speaker who has coached students, celebrities, and business leaders from all over the world. His talks, which are based on timeless wisdom passed down through the ages, encourage the audience to think more deeply and find simple solutions to complex problems.

He graduated from the College Of Engineering in Pune with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He decided to upgrade his career to become a life coach after a brief stint with Hewlett Packard. He joined ISKCON in 1996 and has been very active in this field ever since. For more than two decades, Gaur Gopal Das has lectured at a number of prestigious colleges in India and abroad. He has been very active in guiding top doctors and medical professionals all over the world. He has also advised top corporations and is listed among the top 15 Indian motivational speakers for the year 2021.

4. Chetan Bhagat

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Chetan Bhagat is a former banker who has written twelve best-selling novels. Nine novels—Five Point Someone (2004), One Night @ the Call Center (2005), The 3 Mistakes of My Life (2008), 2 States (2009), Revolution 2020 (2011), Half Girlfriend (2014), One Indian Girl (2016), The Girl in Room 105 (2018), and One Arranged Murder (2020)—and three non-fiction titles—What Young India Wants (2012), Making India Awesome(2015), and India Positive(2016)—are included, as well as three non-fiction titles (2019). Since their publication, Chetan’s books have remained bestsellers. Four of his five novels have already been adapted into successful Bollywood films, and the remaining two are in the works.

He was dubbed “the biggest selling English language novelist in India’s history” by the New York Times. He was named one of the ‘100 most influential people in the world’ by Time magazine, and one of the ‘100 most creative people in business’ by Fast Company in the United States. Chetan contributes columns to leading English and Hindi newspapers, focusing on issues concerning youth and national development. He’s also a screenwriter and motivational speaker. Chetan left his international investment banking job in 2009 to focus solely on writing and bringing about change in the country. He and his wife, Anusha, an IIM-A classmate, live in Mumbai. He is one of India’s youth icons and one of the top ten motivational speakers in the country in 2021.

5.  BK Shivani 

Also read: 15 Quotes From BK Shivani For Self Realization & Discovery

She was born in Pune in 1972 under the name Shivani Verma. She teaches at the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University as a Brahma Kumaris teacher. Shivani Verma earned a “gold medalist” electronics engineering degree from Pune University in 1994 and then worked as a lecturer at Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering in Pune for two years.

Shivani’s parents forced her to join the Brahma Kumaris when she was a child, but she was initially uninterested as a young adult. However, she eventually surrendered to it and made spiritualism her life’s purpose. She married into the software industry. Vishal Verma is his name; however, little is known about him.

Her career as a motivational speaker began when she worked backstage in Delhi at the production of Brahma Kumaris television presentations, where senior teachers recorded teachings. Due to a lack of other teachers, she began answering viewers’ questions herself in 2007. This led to the launch of a television show called Awakening with Brahma Kumaris in 2007, in which she was interviewed by co-host actor Suresh Oberoi. That was the beginning of her motivational speaking career, which began with public seminars and television appearances. For her leading role in the Sanskar channeL show, she gained enormous popularity in India and the Indian Diaspora. She became the World Psychiatric Association’s goodwill ambassador in a very short time, along with actor Suresh Oberoi.

6. Dr. Vivek Bindra  

Dr. Vivek Bindra, a motivational speaker, and entrepreneurship coach has an active 11.5 million YouTube subscribers. His motivational and inspirational talks have gained him a large following, but his actions and life journey, in general, are truly inspirational. Bada Business Pvt. Ltd. is his company, and he is the founder and CEO. Empowering Indian Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs, and Wannapreneurs (students) to transform their businesses and careers is the goal of the ed-tech company.

Dr. Vivek Bindra is the owner of five Guinness World Records TM and the creator of the World’s No. 1 Entrepreneur YouTube Channel. Thousands of people attend his large-scale entrepreneurial workshops, such as ‘Bounce Back’ and others. He’s someone to keep an eye on, and he’s one of the top 10 Indian motivational speakers for 2021.

7. Shiv Khera 

Shiv Khera is an activist and one of India’s first motivational speakers. He is also an author of self-help books, including You Can Win. He started the Bhartiya Rashtravadi Samanta Party and started a movement in India against caste-based reservation. He also founded the Country First Foundation and the Bhartiya Rashtravadi Samanta Party.

In India’s general election in 2004, he ran as an independent candidate for the South NCR constituency and lost. He also filed several public interest lawsuits in India’s Supreme Court and ran for President in the country’s general election in 2009. Shiv Khera’s own life is an inspiration in and of itself. Before becoming a successful motivational speaker and author, he had a string of failures as a car washer, an insurance salesman, and others. He is among the Top 10 Indian Motivational Speakers in 2021, as he continues to inspire millions.

8. Simerjeet Singh 

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Simerjeet Singh, a huge fan of Hindi inspirational poetry, is one of the few motivational speakers in India who has set out on a mission to resurrect Hindi poetry in all its glory.

Simerjeet Singh, one of India’s youngest motivational speakers, encourages youth to live a purpose-driven life, a lesson he learned firsthand. By giving motivational speeches on topics like Leadership, Team Building, Innovation, Sales Motivation, Entrepreneurship, Teacher Motivation, and Youth Motivation, he has fueled positive change for international audiences ranging from students to business leaders.

Simerjeet Singh has made a name for himself in the international arena at a young age by giving motivational speeches at the United Nations, and he’s the one you should be following on social media in 2021 to stay inspired. In 2021, he is among the top Indian motivational speakers.

9. Dr. Ujjwal Patni 

Dr. Ujjwal Patni is a renowned motivational author, international trainer, and top business coach. His free motivational videos on life and business in The Ujjwal Patni Show had inspired and motivated over one million people around the world. This show can be found on the Ujjwal Patni YouTube channel, Facebook page, mobile app, and WhatsApp group.

Dr. Patni is the only Indian motivational speaker to hold three Guinness World Records. YouTube has given Ujjwal Patni’s YouTube channel the prestigious Gold Creator Award. More than 15 national and international awards have been bestowed upon him.

In various countries, he has been featured in the most prestigious print and electronic media. Dr. Ujjwal Patni, a true leader, risk-taker, and dreamer left a lucrative career in dentistry to devote his life to inspiring people and organizations to reach their full potential.

10. Him-eesh Madaan 

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Him-eesh Madaan is an entrepreneur, a motivational speaker, and a career strategist. He has trained and addressed over 70,000 people, driven by his passion for empowering people.

He began his career in sales in the travel industry after learning from the school of hard knocks. While working for the airlines, he gained experience in sales, quality, and training. He chose to become a motivational speaker in order to fulfill his life mission of assisting individuals in flourishing and progressing. He specializes in motivation, interpersonal skills, communication, positive thinking, corporate culture, anger management, and decision-making skills, among other things.

Him-eesh is a Six Sigma Certified Professional, PCMM Certified Professional, IATA/UFTAA Qualified Professional, AAFT Film School Alumnus, and NHRD Member. He is a writer, poet, and actor in addition to being an effective speaker, which allows him to infuse audiences with powerful messages and a dash of humor.

People of Indian Origin who have are well known motivational speakers globally

11. Jay Shetty

Also read: 20 Inspiring Jay Shetty Quotes To Transform Your Life

Who goes from being a shaven-headed, saffron-robed monk in a remote Indian ashram to being noticed by Arianna Huffington and invited to host HuffPost Lifestyle in New York? That would be Jay Shetty. A viral wisdom purveyor and social media sensation. Think Like a Monk, Jay’s first book came out in the midst of the pandemic. Jay wanted to reach out to a larger audience even as he was teaching corporate employees how to find purpose and reduce stress. He started making videos with these messages in them. Jay’s success has not only brought him fame and popularity, but it has also helped him make millions, thanks to an astute combination of easy-to-consume wisdom, social media, and technology. When asked if affluence and the monk’s way of life can coexist, Jay Shetty explains that the monk mindset is that nothing is intrinsically good or bad.

12. Robin Sharma

Also read: 20 Robin Sharma Quotes That’ll Motivate You Work Harder For Success

Robin Sharma is a Canadian author of Indian descent who is well-known as a motivational and leadership speaker around the world. With his second book, ‘The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari,’ he became a worldwide sensation and is known as a writer with a deep understanding of life. He has worked as a litigation lawyer and has a master’s degree in law. However, he was unable to find peace or fulfillment in his work. Sharma decided to change his life and try his hand at writing when he was only 25 years old. His life’s turning point did not occur in a flash of insight. It had been a long and winding road with many setbacks. He left law and followed his calling after the international success of his second book. His popularity as a speaker, on the other hand, he had not anticipated.

He is currently sought out by CEOs and top executives in the corporate world for advice on how to keep employees motivated. Many ‘Fortune 500’ companies have hired him as a consultant or trainer, including ‘Microsoft,’ ‘GE,’ ‘Nike,’ ‘FedEx,’ and ‘IBM.’ He is frequently invited to give speeches by organizations such as ‘NASA,’ ‘Yale University,’ ‘The Young Presidents Organization,’ and ‘Harvard Business School.’

13. Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra (born 1946) is a money-making guru to some and an alternative medicine expert to others. He has sold over ten million books in 30 languages and is a celebrity friend and advisor. “The human body and spirit are intimately connected,” he believes, according to Richard Acello of the San Diego Business Journal. Chopra realized he needed to make a change after smoking too many cigarettes and drinking too much coffee and alcohol to cope with the stress of his busy life. He shifted his attention to his philosophical interests, reading a book about transcendental meditation (TM). He was able to stop drinking, smoking, and relaxing as a result of his TM practice.

This concludes our list of the top Indian motivational speakers. Comment down below which one is your favorite one to watch on YouTube.

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25 excerpts from India's Greatest Speeches

A few days back, on 2nd October, we celebrated Mahatma Gandhiji’s 151st birth anniversary. A few days from now falls the death anniversary of India's only woman, Indira Gandhi. So October is a historical month for India, so I decided to write about India's most historical speeches for this October post.

I present to you a summary of the book India’s Greatest Sp eeches by presenting 25 excerpts from the most memorable speeches of most prominent Indian personalities, aka torchbearers from the fields of politics, sports, corporate sector, Bollywood, and Arts. Needless to say I loved the book and rate it 5 stars out of 5. 

All the speeches are chronologically ordered, starting from 1893 to 2014, in very recent times. The saying, Old is gold holds to these greatest public speeches, and they remain relevant even today in the 21st century. These speeches' beauty is that other than being spoken by remarkable personalities, they mark historical moments; Moments that changed India, moments that make us proud to be an Indian.

Each of these persuasive agendas has a unique voice, a unique topic, and a unique message. What is common to all of them is the patriotic brilliance each of them portrays. Each of the speakers has a love for their motherland that shines through and dazzles the readers. These oratory wonders are set to inspire and stir. Some of them are victory speeches, some farewell, some leadership speeches, some are like memoirs, some are motivational and inspirational, but all of them are good speeches.

1. Swami Vivekananda - 1893 – The Chicago Address – Opening Day

In this best-known speech given on September 11, Swami Vivekananda represented Hinduism and India. The start of his speech “Sisters and Brothers of America” was received in a two-minute standing ovation by the several thousand audiences.

I am proud to belong to a religion which taught the world both tolerance and universal acceptance. We believe not only in universal toleration, but we accept all religions as true. I am proud to belong to a nation which has sheltered the persecuted and the refugees of all religions and all nations of the earth.

2. Mahatma Gandhi – 1912 – Banaras Hindu University Speech

The Father of the Nation isn’t unknown to anyone, neither in India nor abroad. Such was his influence and reach that some addressed him as the one-man-army during India’s freedom struggle. In this speech, Gandhiji addresses the young college students and talks about language as a reflection of self and appeals to the students to accept Hindia gracefully rather than mastering a foreign language. Annie Besant was also present on the stage.

Every Indian youth, because he reached his knowledge through the English language, lost at least six precious years of life. Multiply that by the numbers of students turned out by our schools and colleges, and find out for yourselves how many thousand years have been lost to the nation. The charge against us is that we have no initiative. How can we have any, if we are to devote the precious years of our life to the mastery of a foreign tongue?

3. Mahatma Gandhi – 1922 – The Great Trial of 1922

Mahatma Gandhi always valued and promoted non-violence in India's freedom struggle against the British. This particular speech demonstrates the win of faith over brute force and marks a defining moment in India’s fight to freedom.

I wanted to avoid violence. Non-violence is the first article of my faith. It is also the last article of my creed. But I had to make my choice. I had either to submit to a system which I considered had done an irreparable harm to my country, or incur the risk of the mad fury of my people bursting forth when they understood the truth from my lips.

4. Shaheed Bhagat Singh – 1930 – Statement before the Lahore Court Bench

The name prompts the slogan Inquilab Zindabad (Long Live Revolution) in our minds. Accused in the Lahore conspiracy case, Bhagat Singh attempts to explain the aim and spirit behind his team’s actions through this speech. But at the age of twenty-three, he was convicted and subsequently executed on 23 March 1931.

The point is very important in this case. The point is as to what were our intentions sand to what extent we are guilty. This is a very complicated question and no one will be able to express before you that height to mental elevation which inspired us to think and act in a particular manner. We want that this should be kept in mind while assessing our intentions our offence. According to the famous jurist Solomon, one should not be punished for his criminal offence if his aim is not against law.

5. V.D. Savarkar – 1937 – Presidential Address – Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha

Known as the man who survived the brutal “Kala Pani” imprisonment in the central jail in Port Blair, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, talks about Hinduism, its definition, what it stands for, its elements, and the movement of the Hindu Mahasabha aimed at national unity.

Hindusthan is a Fatherland and Holyland to us not because it is a land entirely unlike any other land in the world but because it is associated with our history, has been the home of our forefathers, wherein our mothers gave us the first suckle at their breast. Our fathers cradled us on their knees from generation to generation.

6. Rabindranath Tagore – 1941 – Civilization’s Crisis, The Last Testament of Tagore

A noted scholar, Tagore won the Nobel Peace Prize for Literature in 1913. He changed the face of Bengali literature and music. In this reflective and influential speech, he expresses disappointment and dismay over the state of affairs around him.

As I look back on the vast stretch of years that lie behind me and see in clear perspective the history of my early development, I am struck by the change that has taken place both in my own attitude and in the psychology of my countrymen -- a change that carries within it a cause of profound tragedy.

7. Subhas Chandra Bose – 1944 – Give Me Blood and I Promise You Freedom

President of the Indian National Congress from 1937 to 1940, Subhas Chandra Bose was an extremist. These values of using force against the British disagreed with Mahatama Gandhiji and eventually led to a split in the Congress. His death in a plane crash over Japan in 1945 was controversial as his body was never recovered.

We should have but one desire today- the desire to die so that India may live- the desire to face a martyr’s death, so that the path to freedom may be paved with the martyr’s blood. Friends! my comrades in the War of Liberation! Today I demand you one thing, above all. I demand of you blood. It is blood alone that can avenge the blood that the enemy has spilt. It is blood alone that can pay the price of freedom. Give me blood and I promise you freedom .

8. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan – 1947 – Speech as First Vice-President of Independent India

We cannot celebrate 5th September – Teacher’s day, without fondly remembering this man. His birthday and his belief that teachers are the best minds in the country that we celebrate on this day.

Passion and wisdom never go together.

A free India will be judged by the way in which it will serve the interest of the common man in the matter of food, clothing, shelter and the social services.

Concord is the only way by which we can get rid of differences.

9. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru – 1947 – Tryst with Destiny

Tryst with Destiny, one of the greatest speeches of all times, was delivered by Nehruji on the eve of India’s Independence, at the stroke of midnight as Independent India's first Prime Minister in New Delhi.

The appointed day has come - the day appointed by destiny - and India stands forth again after long slumber and struggle, awake, vital, free, and independent. The past clings on to us still in some measure, and we have to do much before we redeem the pledges we have so often taken. Yet the turning point is past, and history begins anew for us, the history which we shall live and act and others will write about.

10. Sardar Vallabhai Patel – 1949 – Calcutta Maidan

The “Iron Man of India” was one of the Republic of India's founding fathers. He speaks about Kashmir, Junagadh, Pakistan, and the partition.

But let me be clear on one point. We aren’t going to give up Kashmir. Not now. Not ever.

What I don’t understand, is how can their minds change overnight and their loyalties altered? Now that they declare loyalty to us, and question us on our suspicions of Muslims, we say why question us? You should look within yourself and ask the same question.

Let Pakistan develop; let it become good as heaven. Make it strong and robust. We as neighboirs stand to benefit from it.

I want to emphasize this gain and again that neither do we have animosity towards them, nor do we want to build it. They should live and let live. Let us be.

11. Pandit Deendayal Updhyay – 1965 – Lecture on Integral Humanism

One of the most influential leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Sangh, the present-day Bharatiya Janata Party, Pandit Deendayal Upadhaya, was known to have the highest personal standards integrity. He coined the concept of Integral Humanism and economic model with human beings as the center.

So long as the country was under the yoke of the British rule, all the movements and policies in the country had one principal ‘aim to drive out the foreign rulers and to achieve independence’. But what would be the face of the new Bharat after independence? In which direction were we to advance?

If we stop to analyze the reasons for the problems facing the country we will find that the confusion about our goal and the direction is mainly responsible for the chaos.

12. Mother Teresa – 1979 – Novel Peace Prize Acceptance

Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, Mother Teresa, in her acceptance speech, speaks of love as a great power, and how it is what everyone, especially the poor, needs. She has dedicated her life to the sick, the hungry, and the poor.

Lord, make me a channel of your peace, that where there is hatred, I may bring love; that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness; that where there is discord, I may bring harmony; that where there is error, I may bring truth; that where there is doubt, I may bring faith; that where there is despair, I may bring hope; that where there are shadows, I may bring light; that where there is sadness, I may bring joy.

13. JRD Tata – 1982 – Historic Flight Re-enactment

JRD Tata was the chairman of India’s most prominent corporate conglomerate, the Tata Sons, which grew from 14 enterprises to 95 businesses under his leadership ability. The receiver of Bharat Ratna in 1922, in this powerful speech, he addresses the youth and appeals to them to have a spirit of adventure and enthusiasm.

When you talk to young people today, their main worry is to get a job. I don’t blame them. Its is a real worry. But also, there seems no longer to be a feeling that we can do thaings as well or better than others or even things that others haven’t done. So I thought that, perhaps, this flight would rekindle a spark of enthusiasm, a desire to do something for the country and its good name, an that it would show that even in these days, when aviation is no longer an adventure but only big business, the times for pioneering are not gone.

14. Indira Gandhi - 1984 – Her Last Speech

The iron lady of India and India's fourth PM was assassinated a day after delivering this speech by her bodyguards. The speech has an eerie resonation, for it seems that she knowingly or unknowingly prophesized her death in the speech.

No outsider will take care of our interest or think about us. We have to look after ourselves. This is not exclusively my responsibility. I am here today; I may not be here tomorrow. But the responsibility to look after national interest is on the shoulder of every citizen of India.

15. Atal Bihari Vajpayee – 2001 – United Nations General Assembly Speech

This speech of India's most respected PM from 1998 to 2004 was given in the background of the historic and terrifying 9/11 attacks in New York and Washington DC.

This session of the General Assembly is being held in the shadow of the barbaric terrorist acts of September 11, which dramatically reminded us that neither distance nor power insulates a State from terrorism.

The two crucial elements in this would be strict curbs on sources of financing for terrorists and denying them safe havens for training, arming and operation.

Mr. President, nearly six thousand lives were lost on September 11. But the global economic downturn in its aftermath will take a far larger human toll, mainly in the developing world. The World Bank has estimated that tens of thousands more children will die worldwide and some ten million more people are likely to go below the poverty line of 1 dollar a day. It is pertinent to reflect on these chilling statistics even as the Ministerial Conference gets under way in Doha to consider WTO issues.

16. Narayan Murthy – 2007 – Pre-commencement Address at New York University

Described as the Father of the Indian IT, in this speech Narayan Murthy emphasizes the importance of chance events, crisis situations, and facing failures to pave the way to shaping one’s life.

I would like first to share some of these key life events with you, in the hope that these may help you understand my struggles and how chance events and unplanned encounters with influential persons shaped my life and career.

Valuable advice can sometimes come from an unexpected source, and chance events can sometimes open new doors.

Life Lessons:

It is less important, I believe, where you start. It is more important how and what you learn.

It is this very quality of how we respond systematically to chance events that is crucial.

The latter view, a growth mindset, leads to a tendency to embrace

challenges, to learn from criticism and such people reach ever higher levels of achievement.

I believe this greater awareness and knowledge of oneself is what ultimately helps develop a more grounded belief in oneself, courage, determination, and, above all, humility, all qualities which enable one to wear one’s success with dignity and grace.

The best use of all your wealth is to share it with those less fortunate.

17. Vishwanathan Anand – 2007 - Speech at NIIT, Chennai

India’s first grandmaster was World Chess Champion five times and the recipient of the Padma Vibhushan. This simple speech gives us a perspective into the game of chess and provides valuable suggestions of improving to anyone in any field.

Soon after winning the most exalted title a sportsperson can aspire to, World Champion, came the vacuum. What was the next big thing?

It is extremely difficult to change a wiining formula, but one has to experiment even when you succeed. Defeat gives you the courage to experiment. Success can never motivate you the same way.

18. AR Rahman – 2009 – Oscar Awards Acceptance

Probably the shortest speech in the history of the Oscars, the Mozart of Madras, and the man who redefined contemporary Indian music after winning a historic award had nothing more to say than thank his mother and thank the Almighty God.

This shows that even the greatest can be the humblest, most straightforward people at the peak of their very best.

19. APJ Abdul Kalam – 2011 – Vision for India

Former President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, has authored several inspirational books – Wings of Fire , Ignited Minds and India 2020 . Awarded the Bharat Ratna, he was titled the people’s president due to his distinctive working style and fondness for children. Here he speaks about the wonder that India is and compels us to see it through his eyes.

Why is the media here so negative? Why are we in India so embarrassed to recognize our own strengths, our achievements? We are such a great nation. We have so many amazing success stories but we refuse to acknowledge them. Why? We are the first in milk production.We are number one in Remote sensing satellites. We are the second largest producer of wheat. We are the second largest producer of rice. Look at Dr. Sudarshan; he has transferred the tribal village into a self-sustaining, self-driving unit. There are millions of such achievements but our media is only obsessed in the bad news and failures and disasters.

YOU say that our government is inefficient. YOU say that our laws are too old. YOU say, say and say. What do YOU do about it?

20. Abhinav Bindra – 2013 – GoSPorts Foundation Conclave

Known for his sharpshooting bull’s eye skills, Abhinav Bindra shares the secret of his focus in this speech. He was awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 2001 and the Arjuna award in 2000 at 17.

So how does a boy who is neither talented nor athletic become both World and Olympic champion? The answer is a four-letter word; in fact, it is two four-letter words: HARD WORK.

I was tenacious. I hung on despite disappointments.

I was stubborn as a mule. I refused to give up.

I believed in myself. And when my belief in myself faltered, I had the sense to listen to my team – my family and coaches – who believed in me for me.

When people ask me what helped me win gold, this is what I say to them. “I slogged my guts out – I did it without compromise, when there was no one to see, no one to be impressed. I did it when I did not feel like it. And the reason I did it is: my desire to win was, and is, much greater, than my desire to make excuses or find reasons not to win.

21. Shahrukh Khan – 2013 – Courage in Success

Unless you are living under a rock, you cannot not be familiar with the King Khan, the Badshah of Bollywood. Along with being an actor he is also a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. Known for his witty humor, Shahrukh Khan delivers his childhood and career in heartfelt and touching episodes in this speech.

Being successful does not mean my children will also be so, however much I teach them what all did in my life, and they follow it to the letter. Success just happens, really.

Poverty entails fear and stress and sometimes, depression. It wasn’t out of any creative desire that I signed my films – it was just purely out of the fear of failure and poverty.

Success is never final, just like failure is never fatal. Courage is ill-defined if you think it means doing something macho, risky or chancy. If that happens at somebody else’s cost, it’s even less courageous. Courage is doing whatever you are afraid to do – personally scared to do – in whichever capacity you work. There can be no courage unless you are scared. So be scared to feel courage, be fearful.

22. Sachin Tendulkar – 2013 – A Farewell to Cricket

Master Blaster, Sachin Tendulkar, is a household name in India. Kids from the age of 6 aspire to be like this man. He inspires millions in every generation. In his retirement speech from cricket, he recounts his journey with a quiver in his voice and tears blurring his vision.

I know I have met so many guys who have fasted for me, prayed for me, done so much for me. Without that life wouldn’t have been like this for me. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart, and also say that time has flown by rather quickly, but the memories you have left with me will always be with me forever and ever.

23. Azim Premji – 2013 – Lifetime Achievement Award Acceptance, Economic Times Awards.

Business tycoon, Azim Premji is the chairman of Wipro Limited, a giant in the Indian software industry. Through his humble words in this speech he projects genuine empathy for human beings and guides starting out on the way to Philanthropy.

I share some thoughts on Philanthropy on this occasion. First, involving your family early on in Philanthropy is very important. Their understanding, endorsement, and involvement may eventually be the most determining factor. Second, the key to scaling up Philanthropy and doing good work is getting good people in the team. Third, philanthropic work needs patience, tenacity, and empathy.

We must do Philanthropy because it is the Right thing to do.

I also believe that every one of us has the basic empathy with the people around us; we just need to let it find expression.

24. Narendra Modi – 2014 – Speech at FICCI – before becoming the PM of India

This speech by Modiji was delivered when he was serving as the Chief Minister of Gujarat in the presence of stalwarts from various industries. In this speech, he clearly and confidently expresses his views without ever shying away from criticizing some of the then Government’s ways.

It takes one positive result to reverse the direction of the flow of faith in the nation.

I say, we have demographic division and I believe, that 21st century is the century for Asia with India and China leading. India has two powers of which one is its demographic division and the other being division of democracy.

My best wishes to you that you come to such a land in whose blood there is money, entrepreneurship, courage and power. You also take some of that power and come forward to change the destiny of the country.

25. Narendra Modi – 2014 – Independence Day Speech – After becoming the 15th PM of India

After a historic win in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered this speech from the Red Fort in Delhi. His speech impacts the audience because of his achievable suggestions and concrete solutions. Modiji ideally represents a leader who took over the responsibility of a great nation desperately looking for good leadership.

In order to fulfill the aspirations of the masses, we have to sharpen the tool called “government machinery”, we have to make it keen and it is in this direction that we are working.

Brothers and sisters, development and good governance are the only two tracks to take the country forward. Imagine of 125 crore countrymen move one step forward, then the country moves 125 crore steps forward.

Tourism provides employment to the poorest of the poor. But there is a big obstacle in promoting tourism and in our national character, and that is – the filthiness all around us.

I thank Nitin Agarwal for creating this gem of a compilation. All the references for the speeches have been mentioned at the end of the book. What I loved best about this book is the unique voice Nitin has rendered before each of the addresses telling us the significance of the speech, introducing us to the speaker, and expressing what he found most endearing about the particular elocution. In the beginning of the book, he has also added a summary of the Bhagavad Gita, the most revered religious book in Hinduism.

Please don’t wait to read them any further; get this book an Amazon .

I recommend every Indian to read this book and introspect on our history, our heritage.

I also recommend this book to Non-Indians interested in India and those looking for valuable insights and inspirations.

Happy Reading!

Bharat Mata Ki Jai, Jai Hindi, Vande Mataram.

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On leadership, defence, science, healthcare, sports and philosophy

• Jan 08, 2022 5:01p.m.

[Images from YouTube; Babasaheb Ambedkar by Sandesh Hiwale , CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons]

Good morning,

For the first edition of FF Life this year, we share five speeches delivered by Indians that explore some of the most important questions of our times. They were carefully chosen to represent a range of themes—leadership, defence, science, healthcare, sports and philosophy. The earliest speech in this list—one by Dr BR Ambedkar—was delivered in 1949; and the latest by Dr Soumya Swaminathan was delivered in August 2019 (where she in fact warns about how unprepared we are to face a flu pandemic). But we didn’t pick that because it predicted an important event, but because it touches upon something deeper. In fact, if there is a common thread that binds them all, they highlight the values we need the most today: Courage, thoughtfulness and kindness. 

Soumya Swaminathan on Universal Health Care

In August 2019, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist of World Health Organization, delivered The 13th New India Foundation Annual Girish Karnad Memorial Lecture. Her focus was on universal healthcare. It is worth listening to not because she warned about the pandemic five months ahead of the disruption, but because she took a systems view of healthcare in India. And her observation that India was ill prepared for a pandemic was a part of it.  

She said, “the reality is that in the future, we are going to have more of these unknown unexpected events and diseases. We don't know when the next big pandemic will happen. As you all know, in 1918, we had the last big flu pandemic. It's 100 years now. We lost 50 million people in 1918, which at that time was a huge proportion of the world's population. So the question is, when that will happen, not if, because influenza virus is known to mutate. And so at one day or the other, there will be an influenza strain that's made from strains from chicken, wild birds, from swine, and so on, that is able to not only infect humans, but spread from human to human. And that would be basically the beginning of the next pandemic. 

“So the question of preparing for these kinds of emerging infections, most of them are going to be zoonotic viruses. We know only one or 2% of the viruses that are present in the world. There has been really no global map of viruses. So it could spring up anywhere, anytime. They mutate very rapidly. So the point I am trying to make is that without primary health care services, which include things like disease surveillance, registries, data, monitoring, constant data analysis and monitoring, and having a cadre of trained public health people in every state, in every district, at the sub district level, it would be hard to control. One really dreads to think if something like that gets into overpopulated cities like in India, then it would be very, very hard to contain. So, we have to prepare, because once the event happens, it would probably be too late.” 

The speech is also a reminder why no one should be left behind when it comes to health.

Sam Manekshaw on leadership

There are stories and stories about Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. One of the more famous ones as recounted by him includes the time when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was under enormous pressure from all quarters and insisted the Indian Army march into East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). Then a General, Manekshaw declined. The conditions were unfavourable and he hissed back at the Prime Minister that if he led the troops into war, a defeat was guaranteed. Others may have given in and carried out orders. Not Sam Manekshaw. Just how did he stand his ground? He had figured that to be a leader, you equip yourself to be a leader. 

That was the theme of a talk he had given a few years ago at St Xavier’s College in Mumbai. We loved listening to every minute of him speaking. It was a masterclass on the theme.    

“Now, you will agree with me that you cannot be born with professional knowledge even if you are a child of a minister, the son of a member of parliament, or the progeny of a field marshal.

“Professional knowledge has to be acquired the hard way. It is a constant study. Professors, engineers, architects, lawyers, solicitors, doctors; they all study their professions, continuously, they all contribute to magazines, to newsprints, to all sorts of things. But we in India, as soon as we reach positions of power, whether it’s ministerial, secretarial, armed forces, or anywhere else, we think, we are the repository of all knowledge.

“Professional knowledge has to be acquired the hard way, and without professional knowledge, you cannot have professional competence, and if you haven’t got professional competence, you cannot be a leader. 

“I wonder those civilian gentlemen who’ve been charged with the security of this country, whether they have ever read a book on the military profession. I wonder if they know the difference between a gun or a Howitzer. I remember a minister one day coming to me. I’d left being the army chief then and said, and I will talk to you in his own language.”

“Zara batao yeh Hawitzer kya hai ?

“Then I say, what are you talking about, ‘HOWVITZER’, then I discovered what he meant, he meant, a ‘HOWITZER’, and I said, “why are you asking me? Why don’t you ask the army chief and others?

“He said, ‘ Kaise poochen unse, mein minister hoon. Tere se toh pooch leta hoon, tu janta hai ki mein bewakoof hoon .’ (How should I ask them? I am a minister. Though, I can ask you. You already know I am stupid with respect to knowledge regarding the military.)

“I wonder if they can distinguish a ‘mortar’ from a ‘motor’, or a ‘guerrilla’ from a ‘gorilla’, although a great many resemble the latter. Ladies and gentlemen, professional knowledge is a sine qua non [or condicio sine qua non , an indispensable and essential action, condition, or ingredient – Wikipedia] of ‘leadership’, you have to have professional competence, if you are expected to lead anything, it doesn’t matter if you are in the army, whether you are in a teaching profession, whether you are in the industry—unless you have professional competence and professional knowledge, you cannot be a leader, and it has to be acquired the hard way, you’ve got to study all your life.”

Why Babasaheb Ambedkar continues to matter

If there is one book on our wish list that isn’t written yet, it is an exhaustive biography of Dr BR Ambedkar, architect of the Indian Constitution and first Minister of Law and Justice in the cabinet that was sworn in after India gained independence. It is a tribute to the man’s genius and the foresight of the people who fought for India then that they placed their faith in Dr Ambedkar. 

We say this because Babasaheb, as he was fondly called, was born into an India where the caste system was all pervasive and he was born an “untouchable”. That meant, he started life as a schoolboy who carried a gunny sack so he could sit away from other students and carry it back with him. Not much is known of what happened to those who studied with him. But he went on to earn doctorates in economics from Columbia University and LSE. After he returned, he plunged into active politics and went on to make history.

On presenting the Constitution to the Assembly, we believe he made one of the most important speeches in contemporary India. 

[By  Sandesh Hiwale ,  CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons]

“… my mind is so full of the future of our country that I feel I ought to take this occasion to give expression to some of my reflections thereon. On 26th January 1950, India will be an independent country (Cheers). What would happen to her independence? Will she maintain her independence or will she lose it again? This is the first thought that comes to my mind. It is not that India was never an independent country. The point is that she once lost the independence she had. Will she lose it a second time? It is this thought which makes me most anxious for the future. What perturbs me greatly is the fact that not only India has once before lost her independence, but she lost it by the infidelity and treachery of some of her own people. 

“Will history repeat itself? It is this thought which fills me with anxiety. This anxiety is deepened by the realization of the fact that in addition to our old enemies in the form of castes and creeds we are going to have many political parties with diverse and opposing political creeds. Will Indians place the country above their creed or will they place creed above country? I do not know. But this much is certain that if the parties place creed above country, our independence will be put in jeopardy a second time and probably be lost for ever. This eventuality we must all resolutely guard against. We must be determined to defend our independence with the last drop of our blood.

“On the 26th of January 1950, India would be a democratic country in the sense that India from that day would have a government of the people, by the people and for the people. The same thought comes to my mind. What would happen to her democratic Constitution? Will she be able to maintain it or will she lose it again? This is the second thought that comes to my mind and makes me as anxious as the first.”

He goes on to describe how Buddhism that traces its lineage to India has a democratic culture. Having done that, he points out, “This democratic system India lost. Will she lose it a second time? I do not know. But it is quite possible in a country like India—where democracy from its long disuse must be regarded as something quite new—there is danger of democracy giving place to dictatorship. It is quite possible for this new-born democracy to retain its form but give place to dictatorship in fact. If there is a landslide, the danger of the second possibility becoming actuality is much greater.” 

But what kind of a democracy was he talking about in a young nation struggling to find a toehold? That concerned him as well. “The third thing we must do is not to be content with mere political democracy. We must make our political democracy a social democracy as well. Political democracy cannot last unless there lies at the base of it social democracy. What does social democracy mean? It means a way of life which recognizes liberty, equality and fraternity as the principles of life. These principles of liberty, equality and fraternity as the principles of life. These principles of liberty, equality and fraternity are not to be treated as separate items in a trinity. They form a union of trinity in the sense that to divorce one from the other is to defeat the very purpose of democracy.”

How may he have sounded while delivering this? We couldn’t find an audio recording of this powerful speech, the import of which continues to resonate today.

• Text of Dr B.R. Ambedkar’s speech in the Constituent Assembly on November 25, 1949

Rahul Dravid on Cricket and Life

In December 2011, Rahul Dravid delivered the Sir Donald Bradman Oration at The War Memorial in Canberra, Australia. He was as meticulous on stage as he was on the ground, and every point he made during the speech was widely discussed and debated by the lovers of the game. Towards the end, he spent a few minutes reflecting on what cricket meant to him. It was so authentic and profound, it can give goosebumps even today, a full ten years after he gave the speech.   

“I also want to talk briefly about an experience I have often had over the course of my career. It is not to do with individuals or incidents, but one I believe is important to share. I have sometimes found myself in the middle of a big game, standing at slip or even at the non-strikers end and suddenly realised that everything else has vanished. At that moment, all that exists is the contest and the very real sense of the joy that comes from playing the game.

“It is an almost meditative experience, where you reconnect with the game just like you did years ago, when you first began, when you hit your first boundary, took the first catch, scored your first century, or were involved in a big victory. It lasts for a very fleeting passage of time, but it is a very precious instant and every cricketer should hang on to it.

“I know it is utterly fanciful to expect professional cricketers to play the game like amateurs; but the trick, I believe, is taking the spirit of the amateur—of discovery, of learning, of pure joy, of playing by the rules—into our profession. Taking it to practice or play, even when there’s an epidemic of white-line fever breaking out all over the field.

“In every cricketer there lies a competitor who hates losing, and yes, winning matters. But it is not the only thing that matters when you play cricket. How it is played is as important for every member of every team because every game we play leaves a footprint in cricket’s history. We must never forget that.”

J Krishnamurti on learning about oneself

One of the foremost philosophers of our times, J Krishnamurti’s speeches are not speeches, but conversations, even when he was the only one speaking. The man who famously said “truth is a pathless land, and you cannot approach it by any path whatsoever, by any religion, by any sect”, makes it a point to remind his fellow conversationalists that they are seeking an answer together. 

As he said in his San Diego public talk in April 1970, “we will go together into this question, bearing in mind that the speaker has no authority whatsoever, because both of us are going to examine, observe, this phenomenon called life, living, and find out the truth of the matter.” 

For Krishnamurti, finding the truth of the matter is about observing… with no judgement whatsoever. And that’s harder than it sounds. Marshall B. Rosenberg once pointed to Krishnamurti’s statement that the highest form of human intelligence is observing without evaluating. “When I first read this statement, the thought, ‘What nonsense!’ shot through my mind before I realized that I had just made an evaluation.” 

In his San Diego speech Krishnamurti says: 

“So, how are you to look at yourself—please do listen to this, it is quite absorbing. It demands a great deal of intelligence, it is great fun, much more fun than any book, than any religious entertainment, than any philosophy. As we are broken up human beings in ourselves, contradictory desires, feeling inferior or superior, being afraid, having no love, feeling lonely, fragmented, not only superficially but deeply—how are you to observe? One fragment observes the rest of the fragments? One becoming the censor, the examiner, the observer, watching over the rest of the fragments? And what gives him the authority over the other fragments? I hope the speaker is making himself clear; unless you understand this really, what we are going to discuss during the rest of the talks you won't be able to follow at all.

“So the question is, who is the observer and who is the censor that says, 'This I will do, this I won't do, this is right and this is wrong, this path I will take and I won't tread that path, I'll be a pacifist with regard to this war but I've other favourite wars, I will follow this leader and not that leader, I believe in this and not in that, I will hold this prejudice and reject that', knowing, if you have observed yourself, that you are a fragmented human being? And therefore, being fragmented, contradictory, living in constant conflict, and knowing this conflict, one fragment of this many, many fragments, takes charge, becomes the authority, the censor, and his observation must inevitably be contradictory. I hope you're following all this. If one fragment, one part of you assumes the authority of the analyser over the other fragments, why has he assumed that authority, and can he, one fragment, analyse the rest of the other fragments? You are following all this?

“See how dreadfully complex it has all become. Whether you are analysed by a professional or you analyse yourself, it is still the same pattern. So it is very important to find out how to observe, how to observe all these many contradictions which make up our life, how to observe the whole of those fragments without another fragment taking place.”

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11 Top Indian Motivational Speakers for 2024

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When it comes to motivational speakers , there is no shortage in the Indian culture . When you first think of India, you may immediately think of the Dalai Lama… after all, he's pretty inspirational.

Yet, there are so many more great speakers that India offers the world, which is why we are including eleven of the top ones here for you to discover. I’m certain you will find at least one speaker that speaks directly to your needs.

Whether you are searching for someone to help you break out of the ordinary in business to rise to the top , or someone who speaks of women's empowerment or approaching life with a positive viewpoint, you will find that here. So, without future adieu… here we go!

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Our Picks for the Top Indian Motivational Speaker for 2024

1. jaggi vasudev.

You probably recognize this quick-witted speaker by the name Sadhguru. Jaggi Vasudev ‘s infectious smile and sarcasm have captured the world's attention and made him one of the most beloved Indian speakers. He has written over thirty books.

When he isn't talking, he's sharing his expert knowledge on snakes or writing poetry. He has made it his mission to help everyone claim their inner power. There is hardly a day you can scroll through Facebook or other social media and not find one of his short videos. He is loved by people of all ages.

Topics include:

• Staying calm during chaos
• Avoiding negative emotions
• Becoming more productive
• Being an observer rather than a participant in difficult situations

Take a listen to his talk about what to do when you are feeling down:

2. Deepak Chopra

Deepak Chopra was one of the forerunners of the alternative medicine movement. He has penned over 91 books, many of them topping the New York Times's bestseller list. His books have been translated into 43 languages. He has a medical degree in internal medicine and has worked in endocrinology. \

He gave up his practice to follow his belief that we have all we need inside to achieve a pain-free, healthy body. At 76 years of age, he's showing no signs of slowing down. It was Deepak Chopra that made meditation as well-known as it is today. 

His talks often center on:

• The placebo effect
• The quantum mechanical body

Watch and listen to his talk about finding your true self and ending suffering:

3. Sajan Shah

Sajan Shah is extremely popular with younger audiences. He was once voted India's youngest motivational speaker. He is a peace ambassador who focuses on teaching our youth to reach their highest potential.

He is an author, a humanitarian, and a mentor. He speaks of self-realization and finding the power within to achieve your greatest potential.

Topics he usually focuses on include:

• Self-mastery

Listen to him speak on a life without limits:

4. Dr. Vivek Bindra

The author of ten inspirational books, this monk-turned-leadership consultant has earned eight Guinness world records for the number of attendees at a seminar. Dr. Vivek Bindra was awarded an honorary Ph.D. and is one of the best-known leadership consultants in the world.

Dr. Bindra's topics include:

• Leadership development
• Being unique to stand out in business

Here he talks about controlling your mind and emotions:

5. Sneh Desai

Sneh Desai started speaking on stage at the tender age of nine years old. Over the past 27 years, he's given over 1000 free seminars and 220 workshops. He has also trained over 1000 others to conduct his training.

Not only does he conduct free seminars, but he has created a program that donates meals to hungry children. He travels extensively, but still finds time to enjoy his favorite sport, skydiving.

Sneh speaks mainly on:

• Experiencing less stress
• Changing thought patterns
• Taking action to make real change

Here he speaks about what he calls the Real Law of Attraction:

6. T. S. Madaan

T. S. Madaan was born into a family that was well-versed in the business world. As he came of age, he used the knowledge he learned, along with his entrepreneurial personality, to launch his own businesses.

He is at heart a comedian that uses his special blend of English and Hindi (called Hinglish) to teach English lessons and to give inspirational speeches throughout India and the world.

Topics you can expect to hear include:

• Positive thinking
• Anger management
• Time management
• Life skills
• Communication skills
• Self-confidence

Take a listen to one of his speeches:

7. RamG. Vallath

RamG. Vallath has to be one of the most positive people in the world. His life has taken him to some of the most darkest places and he's risen above it all to become a sought-after speaker who uses his experiences to inspire all who hear him.

His autobiography, “Ouch to Oops” gained a lot of attention and he's now written a book for parents that helps them teach their kids to access their endless potential.

His talks center on:

• Growth mindset
• Active Parenting

Listen as he talks about active parenting:

8. Gul Panag

Even if Gul Panag wasn't an active speaker, her life would serve as an inspiration. This actress is also an activist and fitness icon. She is an aviator and marksman. She lives a life of travel and adventure and can be said to be the model of living life to the fullest. When she does slow down for a time, she often reads three books at a time and loves spending time with her dogs and horses. She's also both a producer and a student.

You can find Gul Panag speaking on a variety of subjects, including:

• Socio-political accountability
• Gender equality
• Environmental issues
• Fundamental human rights

Her videos aren't speeches, instead, she shares her passions. Here she shares an off-roading adventure:

9. Deeya Bajaj

Another adventurer makes our list of top Indian motivational speakers. Deeya Bajaj is not yet 30 yet she has completed climbing the Seven Summits this past year. She was only 17 when she became the youngest person, at that time, to complete a cross-country skiing expedition and she and her father became the first Indian father-daughter team to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

She has completed an advanced mountaineering course and is a certified rescue diver. She is also a black belt in Taekwondo and loves white water and ocean kayaking.

Deeya Bajaj's speeches include talking about:

• Leadership and teamwork
• Women's empowerment
• Sustainability
• Thriving in adversity
• Environmental conservation

Watch her speech on leadership:

10. Naina Lal Kidwai

Naina Lal Kidwai comes from a family where business was prominent. She became the first Indian woman to graduate from Harvard with an MBA. Her firsts didn't stop there.

She went on to become the first woman president of the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the first woman to head a foreign bank in India. She doesn't make talking her main activity, preferring to work with small groups in order to give greater depth and meaning to her teachings.

When venturing into the speech and interview arenas, she speaks about:

• Providing clean, accessible water

Listen as she gives a talk on how to become successful:

11. Priya Kumar

Priya Kumar is currently considered India's number-one speaker. She has worked with over 2000 corporations in 47 different countries in the 27 years she has been speaking. Her 15 inspirational books and novels have won her acclaim throughout the world.

Priya stands apart from other motivational speakers in that she is also India's first certified fire walk instructor and has led more than 2,000 fire walks, not your typical corporate seminar.

For fun, she is a painter and loves delving into both astrology and tarot. To top it off, she is a filmmaker and owns her own book publisher and film company. She holds degrees in both Economics and Psychotherapy.

When you attend a talk by Priya Kumar, you are likely to hear her speak about:

• Goal setting
• Ending procrastination
• The Personal Breakthrough
• Breaking through self-doubt and inhibitions

Listen to Priya Kumar speak about protecting yourself from negative people:

Final Thoughts on Indian Motivational Speakers

India is the birthplace of many of our spiritual teachings and it has a long history of thought leaders who inspired the world. Today's younger generation is staying true to this spirituality, while encouraging the world to take notice of the things that will be forefront in creating a more successful world.

These include subjects on the environment, as well as women's empowerment. Every person on this list understands the impact we make today will most certainly affect the future . Aching for more inspiration? Be sure to check out our piece on the top inspirational speakers in the world.

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Motivational speech | Top 10 speeches students should listen to

Words have power. sometimes, you hear a speech that inspires you and completely changes your life. this is why we have curated a list of the top 10 motivational speeches for students that will change your life. stick with us till the end to find some bonus speeches, table of contents, motivational speech for students | an overview , steve jobs: how to live before you die, elizabeth gilbert: your elusive creative genius, j.k. rowling: the fringe benefits of failure, and the importance of imagination, simon sinek: how great leaders inspire action, brené brown: the power of vulnerability, susan cain: the power of introverts, tim urban: inside the mind of a master procrastinator, sarah lewis: embrace the near win, al pacino: inch by inch, kal penn: depauw university commencement speech , bonus speeches, what are the benefits of listening to a motivational speech for students, qualities of the best motivational speakers, structure of motivational speeches for students, what’s next.

Do you remember the time you felt discouraged and needed some motivation to move forward? Well, a lot of things can help you move past this feeling, including good sleep or some motivational speeches. Motivational speeches can help you resonate with the speaker and believe that you are not alone. You can also gain some insights into solving the challenges life throws at you by listening to these speeches. 

Over the years, leaders and motivational speakers have been sharing great ideas and capturing the human imagination. Every speaker has, in one way or another, influenced us to visualize a better future. But some speakers have entirely changed the way we see the world. These are the ones who have inspired us the most. And we have made sure to include every such speaker’s motivational speech in this blog. Read on!

The man, the myth, the legend. At his Stanford University commencement speech, Steve Jobs, CEO, and co-founder of Apple and Pixar, speaks about trusting your gut. It somehow already knows where you need to be. He also speaks about “connecting the dots.”

When you look back at your life, he says, you will see that everything was connected. It led you to a meaningful and fated destination. This talk by Steve Jobs is a life-changing motivational speech for students. It gives you a sense of love and appreciation for this innovative entrepreneur and visionary, who had a reputation for being tough on his subordinates.

Elizabeth Gilbert, the author of the best-selling book “Eat, Pray, Love,” speaks about her ideas on creativity. She delves into the history of creative genius and gives a background on the various definitions, as well as the evolution of beliefs on creativity throughout the centuries.

In this motivational speech, Elizabeth shares her own experience with creative genius and her struggle with the ability to connect to it again. I love this talk because she makes creativity sound like a mystical and divine gift that must be caught by those who are lucky enough to harness it. She presents some very interesting concepts, and the historical background is also very thought-provoking.

J.K. Rowling is not only a spellbinding writer (pun intended) but also one of the best motivational speakers in the world. Her Commencement Speech at Harvard shared her story with millions of students, urging them to not be afraid of failure and inspiring them to tap into the power of imagination.

Before her work was recognized, Rowling was a poor single mother who used to teach English at night school and write during her free time. It was facing failure head-on that taught her the lessons that she needed to succeed in life. In her motivational speech, she also talks about how imagination is “the power that enables us to empathize with humans” and implores us to use it for the good of others. 

Simon Sinek has a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership, all starting with a golden circle and the question “Why?”. The author and ethnographer (an anthropologist who studies specific human subcultures) speak about his findings on the most effective method to inspire change. He goes into detail about the parts of the brain that a leader must affect to influence others, as well as the type of behavior that inspires others to take action for a cause.

“Start with the Why” is Simon’s main tag line and is based on the idea that if you can appeal to people’s hearts and make them truly believe what you believe, then they will trust and follow you. This motivational English speech is interesting for students because it gives you a scientific breakdown of the human brain and thinking patterns for decision-making.

Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. She is also the author of a #1 New York Times bestselling book and the speaker of this motivational speech on the power of vulnerability.

According to Brené, the popular opinion that being vulnerable makes us emotional and weak is wrong. In this motivational speech, she invites us to drop the armor that “protects” us. According to Brown, “when we open our minds to new experiences, we find joy, belonging, creativity, authenticity, and love.”

It can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert in a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else. But, as Susan Cain argues in this motivational speech, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world and should be encouraged and celebrated. 

Business and entrepreneurship are often thought to be a game played best by the outgoing. However, in this passionate case for introverted value, Cain shares that really the best environment for every person to be in is the one that stimulates their productivity and creativity best. While introverts might brainstorm best in small groups or in isolation, it does not matter how they do their best work. It’s the quality and contribution of the work brought forth that matters most for all personality types, introverts included.

Tim Urban’s TED speech on how procrastination works is super-insightful and motivational. According to Tim, the brains of procrastinators work differently. The Rational Decision-Maker in us wants to do things the right way, but our Instant-Gratification Monkey (who likes to sit back and relax) always gets in the way. Until…the Panic Monster in our minds starts screaming about deadlines.

One of the funniest and most inspirational speeches for students, ‘Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator’ does not give you an excuse for procrastinating. Instead, the ending of this motivational speech will push you to get out of bed and start working RIGHT NOW!

At her first museum job, art historian Sarah Lewis noticed something important about an artist she was studying: Not every artwork was a total masterpiece.

In this motivational speech, she asks us to consider the role of the almost-failure, the near win, in our own lives. In our pursuit of success and mastery, is it actually our near wins that push us forward?

Next on our list is Al Pacino’s speech in the American Football drama. This famous motivational speech gets your blood flowing; it’s perfect for watching before you know you have to tackle a difficult day. The motivational speech revolves around inches being crucial in American Football, even if we tend to overlook them. 

He discusses how his squad can get an advantage over opponents, even if it’s only by an inch. “When we add all those inches up, that’s what makes the difference between winning and losing,” he declares. This holds true in many situations; individuals who go above and beyond are more likely to succeed. And while you may not realize it at first, it is the sum of all the minor efforts that leads to triumph. Motivational speeches like this one give will you a boost right when you need it.

Kal Penn addressed DePauw University’s class of 2014, where he motivated the graduates to always strive for excellence and success.

His simple speech hit the right chords as he talked about keeping in touch with people and not worrying unnecessarily. He talked about innovation being the future and how the lives of the students are full of potential. 

As promised, here are the 5 bonus motivational speeches students should listen to-

• How to make stress your friend, Kelly McGonigal
• Your body language may shape who you are, by Amy Cuddy
• What I learned from 100 days of rejection, Jia Jiang
• The danger of a single story, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
• 10 ways to have a better conversation, Celeste Headlee

Besides these, check out some fictional motivational speeches- 

• The Pursuit of Happyness –  Protect your dream by Will Smith
• Rocky – Take the hits by Sylvester Stallone 
• Miracle – You were born for this by Kurt Russel 
• Independence Day – President Whitmore’s Speech
• Peaceful Warrior– Take Out the Trash by Socrates

Although we have mentioned various motivational speeches for you to listen to, do these help? It turns out that there are various benefits of listening to these speeches, such as-

• Motivational speeches for students help in changing their perspective toward things. This can help you sail through the challenges life throws at you with a positive attitude . 
• If you are listening to a motivational speaker from your industry, it might help you gain new skills by listening to their innovative ideas. 
• You can enhance your knowledge about different career fields by following motivational speakers of diverse fields, and being well-informed always gives you an edge. 
• You might find something to relate to while listening to these best speeches for students. Listening to their struggles and how they moved past them can help you face your challenges head-on. 

Besides listening to motivational speeches, you can also research some written motivational speeches for students to get inspired. 

If you are confused about which motivational speeches for students you should listen to, check out these qualities in the motivational speaker to follow.

• Passion- Motivational speakers are often passionate about doing good for the world or giving back to society. They are aware that words have power, and their passion can be seen in how they present their motivational speech.
• Confidence- If motivational speakers do not have confidence, the audience won’t be interested in listening to them. When they deliver motivational speeches for students, their conviction and the delivery of speech can also inspire others to engage in discussions. 
• Empathy- One of the essential qualities of successful motivational speakers is empathy. These speakers talk about what they have gone through and understand where the audience is coming from and what they need to listen to. They can put themselves in the shoes of the audience and tailor their motivational speech to inspire them.
• Knowledge- Motivational speakers have years of experience in their industry and possess excellent knowledge. They are aware of their struggles, strengths, and weaknesses and talk about these things in their motivational speeches for students.

We have talked endlessly about the best motivational speeches for students and the amazing qualities of the speakers. It’s time to share a bit about how to structure your speeches, in case you want to give one. 

• The first and the most important aspect is knowing the purpose of giving a motivational speech. Choose a theme that aligns with your ideas and structure your speech around that theme. 
• Understand the kind of audience you will be interacting with. It will help you write for the right audience and build a connection with them. Besides, following this tip can make the speech engaging and interactive. 
• Be creative and begin with a hook statement that will help you get the attention of your audience. Also, include personal experiences in your motivational speeches for students as they might find them relatable, making the speech engaging.
• Conclude your speech by resharing your purpose and the speech’s main point. Besides, it is a good idea to add a call to action by either asking the audience a question, telling them to take action, etc. 
• Do not forget to review your speech by reciting it aloud before presenting it to the audience. It will help you make the necessary edits and tailor it as needed. 

We hope you enjoyed these speeches on student life and found as much value in them as we have! It is important to take these powerful words to your heart and pursue your dreams. iSchoolConnect helps you do just that. We encourage students to follow their dreams of studying abroad and help them every step of the way to achieve them. So, if you have any questions about studying abroad, feel free to reach out to us ! 

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Q1. How to begin a motivational speech to capture people’s attention?

Answer- Here are some tips that can help you make your motivational speech engaging-

• Begin with creating a hook. You can do this by starting your speech with a question to make it conversational. 
• Include storytelling in your speech. You can include your personal story or a story of a historical event, personality, etc. 
• Include the unexpected; people love the surprise element and something different from regular speeches. 

Q2. What are some self-motivation techniques? 

Answer- Try these techniques to motivate yourself in difficult situations-

• Always be a student, i.e., keep learning from different people and situations as everyone and everything will teach you something. Besides, the more you learn, the more you know, enhancing your confidence. 
• Break your goals into smaller chunks. It will be easier this way to fulfill every part of that goal. This, in turn, will always keep you motivated to move forward. 
• Keep a check on your patterns. Know what makes you feel demotivated and try to improve those situations or change your perspective. 

Q3. What is positive motivation?

Answer- Positive motivation refers to a situation in which a person works towards a goal to get a reward or appreciation in return.

Q4. What is the best topic for motivational speeches for students?

Answer- Some of the best motivational speech topics include-

• Why prioritizing your daily goals is important?
• Becoming a role model.
• Why is patience the best virtue? 
• Focus on self-improvement
• Education- a catalyst for personal growth

Q5. How does inspiration impact people?

Answer- Inspiration can help people change their perspective toward things. It can also motivate them to be creative and progress towards their goals. They can definitely move past their limitations with some dose of inspiration. 

Q6. Who is the best motivational speaker in the world?

Answer- Don’t miss out on listening to the motivational speeches of these amazing motivational speakers-

• Dave Ramsey
• Tony Robbins

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10 Famous Motivational Speeches You Need to Hear

• Carolyn Manion Kinnie
• April 1, 2024

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At The Speaker Lab, we’re dedicated to helping you launch and scale your speaking business. Since we’re dedicated to helping speaking professionals succeed, it stands to reason that we have a few favorite examples of our own! Today, we want to share some of the motivational speeches that our team thinks are most worth the listen. While you can find hundreds of inspirational talks on the internet, we think there’s something really special about these ten talks. Whether you want to be a speaker yourself or just need a mood boost, each of these examples is sure to leave you ample fuel for motivation and reflection! 

Topics of the speeches we cover today range from psychology and relationships, to goal-setting and growth, to effective leadership, to personal stories that carry weighty lessons. For each speech, we’ll include some insights into what really sets these talks apart. We also highly recommend setting some time aside to give each on its own and form your own opinions! Let’s dive into some of these amazing motivational speeches so you can see (or hear!) for yourself why we love them so much. 

1. Brené Brown: The Power of Vulnerability

We’re going to start with almost a too-obvious choice. You will see Brené Brown’s name pop up on just about any  list of important motivational speeches. And with good reason! This 2011 TED talk isn’t just one of the most-watched TED talks of all time. It’s an incredible investigation into the roles that connection, shame and vulnerability play in human relationships. It’s also an eye-opening exploration into why we all tend to shrink from vulnerability and what could happen if we flipped the script. And from a purely public speaking standpoint, it’s a great display of Brown’s wit and charisma. If you struggle with vulnerability in your own life or are trying to understand why a loved one keeps shutting you out, Brown’s short but impactful talk might have some answers for you. 

We covered this motivational speech in our recent article about pathos because Brown is a master of emotional connection. She backs up her argument with ample academic research, but connects her message to real, relatable experiences throughout. As she narrates her own experiences in a therapist’s office, she invites the audience to walk through those experiences with her. Making psychological research accessible to the masses is no easy feat, but Brown manages to do it with storytelling and humor. Her greatest lesson, perhaps, comes in how vulnerability can teach how to treat ourselves kindly.

“Our job is to look and say, “You know what? You’re imperfect, and you’re wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.”

2. Simon Sinek: “How great leaders inspire action”

Simon Sinek is a world-renowned author and speaker with an incredible knack for delivering profound and easily intelligible advice on leadership, business, and success. He has written several books and delivered many motivational speeches. His TED talk “How Great Leaders Inspire Action,” which grew out of his first book, is perhaps the most well-known. Similarly to Brown’s speech, we think no list of the best motivational speeches would be complete without it. In short, it’s an analysis of how people like Steve Jobs and Martin Luther King Jr., and the Wright Brothers managed to accomplish amazing, unheard of things. Sinek theorizes that there is a unique way that great leaders communicate, and that’s how they get things done. 

If you’re a leader but don’t understand why your marketing and sales fall flat, or if you long to start a company but don’t know how to tap into what makes people excited about a business, Sinek has wisdom to share for you. His speech is for you if you’ll ever be in a leadership position or struggle to pinpoint your professional mission. And if you’re curious about why people trust certain political leaders and not others, you’ll want to listen to this speech. Sinek is a master of words and he distills a lot of fascinating information into simple stories and lessons about innovation and leadership. Give this one a listen to get fired up about what you believe and how you can make an impact with those beliefs. 

“ People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it. The goal is not to do business with everybody who needs what you have. The goal is to do business with people who believe what you believe.

3. Steve Jobs: Stanford Commencement speech  

Commencement addresses can be hit or miss. Sometimes they fill graduating seniors with energy and inspiration for the life ahead, other times they get a few laughs and more than a few yawns. Even celebrities and business leaders aren’t always up to the task of sending young adults off into the world. But in 2005 at Stanford University, Steve Jobs not only rose to the task, but outstripped expectations by delivering an iconic motivational speech that today is the most-watched commencement speech on YouTube. 

If you’ve been around The Speaker Lab for a while, you know we’re big fans of storytelling . Steve Jobs illustrates our favorite speaking strategy by structuring his remarks as three stories. The first: his experience as a college dropout and how it paved the path to his future. The second: his expulsion from Apple that allowed him to found Pixar and meet his wife, among other endeavors. And finally: his first brush with cancer and the second chance at life he was provided. While the last story rings differently in light of Jobs’s death in 2011, the wisdom he draws from the twists and turns of his life is applicable to far more than college seniors. 

The lessons of Jobs’s commencement address are myriad, and it’s a speech you’ll keep coming back to at different points in your life. Fortunately he summed them up himself:

“ Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” 

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4. Randy Pausch: “The Last Lecture: Really Achieving your Childhood Dreams”

Randy Pausch was a pioneer in software and virtual reality development and a longtime professor at Carnegie Mellon University. In his 40s, he was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given just a few months to live. He delivered a final lecture as part of a series where academics were asked to give a talk on a topic that was deeply important to them–and he spoke about his childhood dreams.

Pausch showed his cancer scans at the start of his presentation, letting his audience sit with the reality of his terminal diagnosis. But his regular jokes (including onstage pushups) lightened the mood and allowed his audience to embark on a journey following his personal and professional ambitions. His lecture became a viral motivational speech and even landed him an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show a few weeks later.

Everybody has childhood dreams. Some people don’t accomplish them, but few forget them. Pausch’s lecture testifies to how having those big dreams can bear great fruit in your personal and professional life. He also provides great examples from his own journey of how going the extra mile–even if it seems crazy–can help you achieve those dreams. This is a long speech, but we encourage you to listen (or read ) in full because it’s so full of inspiration. But in the meantime, here are a few of our favorite lines: 

“Never lose the childlike wonder. It’s just too important. It’s what drives us.” 

“Remember, brick walls let us show our dedication. They are there to separate us from the people who don’t really want to achieve their childhood dreams. Don’t bail. The best of the gold is at the bottom of barrels of crap.”

5. Kelly McGonigal: “ How to make stress your friend “

Stress is something we all deal with, sometimes to an overwhelming degree. Many people try every possible hack to eliminate stress for their lives or live in fear of it. But what if we treated stress as something helpful–or even as a friend? What if we trusted ourselves to cope appropriately with stress rather than letting it ruin our lives? That’s what health psychologist Kelly McGonigal explores in this viral TED talk. 

Challenging the common parlance of stress as the bogeyman is no small task. McGonigal backs up her research with several studies to show that while stress can have deleterious effects on health, it doesn’t have to. She also undertakes some of our favorite tactics here at The Speaker Lab by interacting with her audience to further engage them. While a pop quiz from the stage probably wasn’t on their bingo cards, her in person audience members got a real-time taste of the “social stress test.” (To fully appreciate McGonigal’s point, we recommend pretending you’re in the auditorium with her and attempting to perform what she commands.) Then, she walks her audience through the stress reaction they just experienced and explains how, equipped with new strategies for leveraging stress, they could use that same reaction to approach the situation constructively.  

McGonigal’s research, which has also been published in book form, is not without controversy in the psychology space. But in an ever increasingly stressed out society, her talk could be the motivational speech you need to tackle your stressors head-on. The best part? Turning to the communities around you during stressful events can help you rather than drain you! As McGonigal says:

“People who spent time caring for others showed absolutely no stress-related increase in dying. Zero. Caring created resilience.”

6. Carol Dweck: “The power of believing that you can improve ” 

You’ve probably heard the term “growth mindset” thrown around in the professional and educational space. But do you know who coined it? Carol Dweck is a Stanford psychologist who researches the impact of mindset on how we approach failure and success. She has studied how believing in one’s ability to learn and improve can radically affect our reaction to challenges. Her research claims that by focusing on effort and strategy, we can help students expand their minds and overcome barriers by having a “growth mindset” rather than a “fixed mindset.” 

While her research focuses on students, her TED talk discusses principles with universal application, such as the profound impact of believing we can change for the better. She also explores ideas for constructive communication with the next generation to set them up for success. Do you feel limited by externally applied standards? Have you been put in a box your whole life that you struggle to break out of? Do you throw in the towel easily because you feel that you just can’t win? Dweck’s motivational speech might give you more confidence in your abilities. Our favorite line?

“…praising the process that kids engage in, their effort, their strategies, their focus, their perseverance, their improvement. This process praise creates kids who are hardy and resilient.”

7. Malala Yousafzai: “16th birthday speech at the United Nations”  

Malala Yousafzai is the world’s youngest Nobel laureate and one of the best known human rights advocates of her generation. Her speech before the U.N. in 2014 is a passionate appeal for setting worldwide injustices right. From her harrowing story of being shot in the head, to her advancement of nonviolence, this motivational speech is a moving reminder of how much work each and every one of us can do to lift the burden of the oppressed. 

Though her audience at the time of the speech was a group of world leaders, we can all learn a lot from Malala that applies to our own lives. In addition to her stirring personal story, she lays out a variety of action items that we can all undertake in our communities to lay a foundation for justice. Furthermore, she emphasizes how education and tolerance rather than violence and politics can help win the fight against terrorism. If you ever feel at a loss for what you can do to change the word, Malala is the motivator you need. This speech is also a great model for using your personal story and character or ethos to persuade your audience, which we cover here .

“Dear sisters and brothers, we realise the importance of light when we see darkness. We realise the importance of our voice when we are silenced.”

“One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world.”

8. Joel Osteen: “The power of I am”

Oprah described this sermon by pastor Joel Osteen as life-changing, and you might find it so too! Osteen is a clergyman, but many of his sermons are functionally motivational speeches that can inspire your life regardless of whether you’re religious or not. “The Power of I Am” is about how excessive negativity can control our lives. Osteen argues that when we say “I am ______,” we’re inviting whatever that is into our lives. If we repeatedly say “I am” statements followed by something negative or something we hate about ourselves, we are just digging ourselves deeper into that hole. 

Osteen’s words are badly needed in a world where the internet encourages negative comparison and loneliness is epidemic. He uses examples from Scripture and from his own life to show how talking yourself down becomes a self fulfilling prophecy. This is something we all experience at some point! You mess up, say “I’m an idiot,” and for the rest of the day your idiocy, clumsiness, or incompetence suddenly seems like the most noticeable thing about you. Or maybe an authority figure once identified you with your failures and you internalized it for years and years. Osteen’s sermon is an amazing call to do better. We can carry ourselves with confidence, not pride, and disconnect our flaws from our sense of self. 

“My encouragement is never say negative things about yourself. Most of us would never go up to another person, at least to their face and criticize them yet we have no problems criticizing ourselves. “I am so slow. I am so unattractive. I am so undisciplined”. That is cursing your future. Do yourself a favor and zip that up. We have enough in life against us already. Don’t be against yourself.”

9. Nicole Walters: “Why Excuses Are the #1 Thing Keeping You From Your Goals”  

Nicole Walters is an incredible entrepreneur and businesswoman who quit her successful corporate career to start her own company when she realized her blog was generating her significant passive income. This keynote from a conference for online creators outlines how she managed to do it all…with blood, sweat, tears, and no excuses! 

While Nicole dishes out amazing strategies for building your business and avoiding excuses, this is also an incredible example of how to give a great motivational speech. Our founder Grant Baldwin even did an analysis of her professional speaking performance here . Nicole uses humor, storytelling, and credible examples from her career to show how to avoid excuses and maintain sustainable innovation as you build your personal brand. If you want to start a business or expand your content creation but struggle with ambition and motivation, Nicole is your girl.

Get ready for some hard truths and a lot of humility, because it’s not easy! You can hear even more of her tips on our podcast here . She also came on our podcast for a conversation about race in the speaking industry , sharing her experience as a black woman who speaks professionally. This is a must listen if you’re interested in DEI and how the speaking industry can improve its diversity and inclusivity. 

Nicole is an abundant source of amazing one-liners and truth bombs. Here are two of our favorites to finish off: 

“Excuses are tools of incompetence. Those who specialize in them, are seldom good at anything else.”

“You’re not Kim Kardashian.” 

“Automate systems, not relationships.” 

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10. William Faulkner: Banquet Speech  

For our final must-listen motivational speech, we’re heading back in time. William Faulkner delivered this speech when he received the 1949 Nobel Prize in Literature. The threat of nuclear war hung heavy at the time Faulkner received the award. Faulkner himself eschewed the acclaim and reward that his talent deserved. His speech is a testament to the immortality of art and literature. His words elegantly express how art and literature can help humanity survive beyond dark times. 

Especially in an age of AI, media cycles, and overwhelming access to information, a reminder of the power and importance of art is badly needed. Faulkner’s speech is short, but it’s extremely moving. Every sentence drips with the weight of writers and artists who went before him, carrying humanity through crises and catastrophes and helping rebuild and process their wake. Faulkner himself says it best: 

“I believe that man will not merely endure: he will prevail. He is immortal, not because he alone among creatures has an inexhaustible voice, but because he has a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and sacrifice and endurance. The poet’s, the writer’s, duty is to write about these things. It is his privilege to help man endure by lifting his heart, by reminding him of the courage and honor and hope and pride and compassion and pity and sacrifice which have been the glory of his past. The poet’s voice need not merely be the record of man, it can be one of the props, the pillars to help him endure and prevail.”

Mastering how to deliver a great motivational speech is no easy task. We think these paragons of motivational speaking deserve special attention for their mastery and inspiration! And having a solid list of inspirational content to fall back on when you’re feeling down, bewildered, or uninspired is always a good idea.  If you want to become a motivational speaker yourself , taking inspiration from these great talks will help you find your own voice in the speaking industry. ( We can help too! ) 

• Last Updated: April 4, 2024

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