Neelu Empowers Every Voice to Speak Up and Be Heard
Acclaimed self-advocacy champion, author, and keynote speaker Neelu Kaur bridges Eastern and Western cultures to empower professionals with actionable self-advocacy strategies that inspire and equip leaders for success in today's ever-changing workplace.
“Neelu facilitated a Taste at Chief event for DEI&B execs. It was interactive and engaging and the potential members had so much fun.
Our best B2B event!”
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ABOUT NEELU KAUR
Learn to Assert Your Value in the Workplace
Neelu Kaur is an acclaimed self-advocacy champion, author, and keynote speaker, renowned for her expertise in leadership development, stress management, and burnout prevention. Born in India and raised in America, Neelu's unique experience has deeply informed her approach to empowering professionals in the workplace.
Over her 15-year career specializing in Adult Learning and Leadership Development, Neelu has worked with top-tier organizations across various sectors, including Google, IPG, Sony Music Group, E&Y, Deloitte and RBC. Her work focuses on enhancing productivity, peace, and purpose for individuals and teams, contributing to both organizational profitability and personal success.
Neelu's book "Be Your Own Cheerleader", keynote programs, and workshops address the challenges faced by professionals—particularly those from multicultural backgrounds, but also introverts, women, and disabled and neurodivergent people—in self-advocacy and self-promotion. She is dedicated to empowering people with the tools and strategies they need to confidently assert their value in the workplace.
With a BS from NYU Stern School of Business and an MA in Social and Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, Neelu combines her strong academic foundation with real-world experience. She is a certified NLP (NeuroLinguistic Programming) Coach, Yoga Instructor, Ayurveda Specialist, and a trained Ericksonian Hypnotherapist. This multifaceted expertise enables her to offer a holistic approach to leadership and personal development.
Neelu's empathetic and relatable guidance, drawn from her personal journey of cultural integration and professional challenges, resonates deeply with her audience. By fostering inclusive leadership and environments, she ensures all voices are not just heard but leveraged, reshaping workplace dynamics for the better.
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Proven Self-Advocacy Strategies
Grounded in her diverse experiences and expertise, Neelu provides effective tools and techniques for self-advocacy that empower individuals to confidently navigate and succeed in today's dynamic workplace.
Her strategies are particularly beneficial for those seeking to enhance their visibility, articulate their achievements, and assert their value in any professional setting, regardless of cultural background.
Inspiring Personal Experiences
Neelu doesn’t just talk about the struggles with self-advocacy – she’s lived it.
Through her inspirational keynotes and coaching programs, she shares her personal journey of cultural integration and overcoming professional challenges.
Her approach, rooted in genuine storytelling and real-life experiences, provides a relatable and empathetic perspective, creating a strong, authentic connection with her audience while guiding them through similar challenges in their own lives.
Instantly Actionable Insights
Attendees leave Neelu’s talks and workshops with a renewed sense of vigor. Neelu’s instantly actionable self-advocacy advice and stories fuel the development of inclusive, people-centric cultures in which all ideas are leveraged for organizational success.
Her unique and engaging perspectives from both Eastern and Western cultures offer invaluable insights for professionals of all backgrounds looking to make their voice heard, push their career forward, and contribute to the lasting success of their organization.
Certified Expert in NLP and Wellness Practices
Neelu is a certified NLP (NeuroLinguistic Programming) Coach and Master Practitioner, Yoga Instructor, Ayurveda Specialist, and a trained Ericksonian Hypnotherapist, bringing a comprehensive approach to personal and organizational wellness.
She holds a BS from NYU Stern School of Business and an MA in Social and Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, equipping her with a strong foundation in both business and psychology.
Top Organizations Love Neelu
Having worked with renowned organizations like Google, IPG, Amplitude, and RBC, Neelu’s multi-dimensional approach to leadership development and building inclusive cultures has been trusted by some of the world's most innovative and successful companies.
Whether booking her for your next event or engaging with her as a leadership coach, when you hire Neelu you are in good company.
My Story
With a bachelors from NYU’s Stern School of Business, a master's degree in social & organizational psychology from Columbia University, and working for a top-five consulting firm, I appeared destined for success in Corporate America. Yet, I struggled. I struggled to have my voice heard and my value seen, often leading to me being overlooked or passed over.
In 2013, after over a decade into my career and numerous layoffs, I had been downsized yet again. It hit me hard. I remember being escorted back to my desk and seeing the folks that were remaining in their chairs hesitating to make eye contact with me.
The folks that were safe were the ones with the loudest voices — they knew how to speak up, share their ideas (even if it meant interrupting people mid-sentence to get their point across), and toot their own horn.
I struggled with all those things.
While raised in America, I grew up in a traditional Indian culture that valued the collective 'we' over the individualistic 'I'. Advocating for myself and acknowledging my own accomplishments was not just foreign to me; it was incredibly uncomfortable.
As I rode home in the cab that day with a box filled with my belongings, I had flashbacks to making great suggestions in meetings only to have them talked over then repeated back as someone else’s ideas. I remembered sitting passively in performance reviews instead of advocating for myself. In that moment, it hit me that no one else was going to do it for me: I needed to learn how to be my own cheerleader.
Drawing on my professional challenges, personal journey of cultural integration, and years of experience as a certified NLP (NeuroLinguistic Programming) Coach and Master Practitioner, Yoga Instructor, Ayurveda Specialist, and trained Ericksonian Hypnotherapist, today I am on a mission to empower all individuals with the tools to become effective self advocates both in their professional and personal lives. Because when every voice is heard, we foster human centric workplace cultures. Cultures where all individuals feel safe to speak up, communicate, and voice their opinions, improving collaboration, innovation, and productivity for everyone.