Discussion Document for Be Your Own Cheerleader

Hi Chloe,

Thanks for taking the time to speak to me about the DEI Committee Workshop at Wheller Trigg O’Donnel LLP in Q1 or Q2 of 2026. I’m excited to partner with you for this event.

Below are the details of my workshop experience and all that is included.  You'll also find a session description, bio, and some graphics / visuals you can use to promote the event.

Feel free to share this page with the other decision-makers involved.  If we are moving forward, please provide some options for dates so I can put the date on hold as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me! (917) 584-2775 or neelu@neelukaur.com.

Warmly,

Neelu

Be Your Own Cheerleader Workshop

This 90 min workshop is a perspective-shifting skills-based interactive session that tackles imposter syndrome, boosts confidence, and teaches self-advocacy to anyone who struggles to speak up, while showing those with the loudest voices the value of bringing everyone into the conversation.

  • Identify and overcome personal barriers to self-advocacy

  • Use clear persuasive language to communicate ideas to leadership and peers

  • Build Influence and visibility without being the loudest voice in the room

  • Redirect thinking from invalidating self-talk to positive encouragement

  • Understand the power of self-advocacy for the greater good

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Why should employees speak up and be heard?

Attorneys and legal professionals are fierce advocates for their clients - but often hesitate to champion themselves. Yet a firm’s success depends on fresh ideas, diverse perspectives, and attorneys who can speak up about strategy, innovation, and their own professional needs. When self-advocacy takes a back seat to day-to-day client work, innovation stalls and opportunities are lost. Helping attorneys and legal professionals apply their self-advocacy skills inward isn’t just empowering- it’s a competitive advantage.

In this 90 min insightful interactive workshop, Neelu Kaur, best-selling author of Be Your Own Cheerleader - helps attorneys and legal professionals turn their client-centered advocacy skills inward. This session is designed specifically for attorneys and legal professionals who excel at advocating for others but find self-promotion challenging. Participants will leave with practical, immediately applicable strategies to communicate their value and contribute fresh insights without sacrificing authenticity or professional relationships.

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    "Refreshing. Encouraging. Empowering!"

    - Lauren Eastwood, Project Manager, Bloomberg

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    "Neelu is an amazing speaker. Her enthusiasm is infectious!"

    - April Russell, Development Manager

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    “Neelu's session was truly inspiring and packed with actionable points I will take into my everyday life”

    Participant from 'Be Your Own Cheerleader: Embracing Self-Advocacy in the Workplace'

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    “Mindset changing”

    - Jacob Anning, AGA National Leadership Conference Participant

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    "Neelu did a fantastic job of providing strategies and kept us engaged throughout the session."

    Participant from 'Be Your Own Cheerleader: Embracing Self-Advocacy in the Workplace'

  • Guidehouse logo with a stylized green and black arrow and the company name in bold black letters.

    “Uplifting and encouraging for young professional women of color. I’ve never been to anything like this and it’s about time I did!”

    Participant from Guidehouse AAPI & Women's LeadHERship Event

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    “The event was amazing and Neelu is a fantastic speaker. Her passion for the subject really shines through!”

    Participant from 'AAPI + Allies Self Advocacy Session'

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    "Genuine, personable, relatable, energetic and encouraging; more than we could have ever asked for in a guest speaker"

    Jeremy Casupanan, Senior Strategic Alliance Manager

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    “Inspiring and actionable!”

    Participant from 'Be Your Own Cheerleader - Embracing Self Advocacy in the Workplace'

Resources

Feel free to download and use these resources to promote your event:

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The Experience

This live, in-person workshop will last approximately 90 minutes. It centers on Self-Advocacy in the Workplace for attorneys and legal professionals. In this interactive skills-based workshop, I will facilitate activities that enable every participant to see their capabilities and achievements in a new light, setting a tone of positivity and self-efficacy.

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Working With Neelu


Partnering with me as your facilitator includes much more than a 90 min session.  I'll collaborate with your team before, during, and after the event to create an outstanding experience for your employees.

Whenever possible, I will:

  • Meet with your team to prepare for the event and ensure that what I'm delivering matches your goals

  • Attend the entire event for the day (not just my session) and interact with your attendees

  • Participate in a breakout session, Q&A session, and / or private VIP reception

  • Signed copies of my book

  • Travel a day in advance to ensure I can arrive on time and be well rested

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A yellow hardcover book titled "Be Your Own Cheerleader" by Neelu Kaur. The title features large purple and green text, with a purple megaphone illustration behind the word "Cheerleader." The subtitle describes the book as a guide for South Asian women's psychological and spiritual self-promotion at work.

Be Your Own Cheerleader

My groundbreaking guide is designed to empower Asian and South Asian women with self-advocacy and self-promotion skills in Corporate America. 

While it specifically addresses the challenges of balancing Eastern and Western cultures, its insights on self-advocacy and embracing achievements are universally relevant. 

Intersecting leadership with wellness, I offer a comprehensive approach beneficial for all professionals across all backgrounds seeking to enhance their career and personal well-being.

The Fee Includes:

  • Pre-Event Planning Meetings

  • 90 min (in-person event)

  • 40 copies of Be Your Own Cheerleader shipped to the offsite location

  • Book Signing

  • Qualitative & Quantitative Feedback Post Event

  • All travel expenses (airfare, ground transportation, hotel, and meals)

  • Virtual AMA (ask me anything) session post event

Total Fee: $10,000 USD

Next Steps

Let’s spread self-advocacy skills!

I'm excited about the possibility of facilitating the Be Your Own Cheerleader workshop at Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP. Once you have some dates in mind, please let me know so we an confirm day/time.

Reach out if you have any questions!

Per our conversation, you requested testimonials from other law firms. In June 2024, I facilitated a virtual workshop called ‘Mastering Self Advocacy in the Legal Profession’ at the Esquire Well Academy with Kendra Brodin. You are welcome to email her at kendra@esquirewell.com. Her LinkedIn profile is: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendrabrodin/. For additional testimonials: https://www.neelukaur.com/feedback.

Talk with you soon

Warmly,

Neelu

Who is Neelu Kaur?

Neelu Kaur is an organizational psychologist, author, and keynote speaker, renowned for her expertise in self-advocacy and innovation. 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, Neelu has worked with top-tier Fortune 500 organizations to unleash innovation by elevating every voice.

Neelu's book "Be Your Own Cheerleader" and keynote programs address the challenges we all face 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, and Ayurveda Specialist. This multifaceted expertise enables her to offer a holistic approach to leadership and personal development.

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