In The Media

HAAPI NYC is a charity that supports the AAPI community in NYC with networking events and resources. They also spotlight successful AAPI people and organizations in the city. In April 2026, Neelu was their spotlight of the month.

What if being “your own cheerleader” isn’t self-promotion… but self-respect in motion? In this episode, Dr. Katie chats with organizational psychologist, Neelu Kaur, who reframes self-advocacy as a generous act—one that helps you and leaves a trail for others to follow.

Neelu shares how leaders and teams can create environments where all voices are heard, exploring the concept of “generous exclusion,” and the importance of dialing up the “I” or the “we” when the moment calls for it.

From endless meetings that drain creativity to the hidden dangers of consensus culture, Neelu shares why over-collaboration can quietly kill your best ideas — and how leaders can help their teams (and themselves) find their voices again.

“The leaders of the future will be those who know how to use their voice as strategically as their skill. It is time for us, as the South Asian Diaspora, to stop underestimating our impact.” Neelu speaks to the Asian Herald

In this fascinating conversation, Neelu spoke about self advocacy at work, cultural differences, and the importance of focusing on communication problems in the workplace.

Neelu unpacks the silent struggles many face when moving between different cultural mindsets and provides practical ways to develop your self-advocacy muscle without selling out your values.

Neelu shares her leadership journey from “staying under the radar” to helping leaders across Fortune 500 companies create high-performing cultures. You’ll learn how to lead with the one thing AI can’t replace; your humanity.

In this podcast, Neelu chats with Jessica Lyonford about self advocacy and standing up for yourself. Many of us shy away from taking up space because we want to keep the peace, but, in this podcast, Neelu makes the case for doing it anyway, assertively and non-combatively.

Neelu plays along as Dan Toomey carries out his latest lighthearted investigation for the Good Work news team, asking why tech CEO keynotes are so horrible.

Neelu shares how she found her voice and why she helps others do the same with Nikhil Vaish, host of the Unfiltered Solopreneur podcast.

Neelu and host of the Truth for Teachers podcast, Angela Watson, explore how to advocate for yourself effectively while balancing cultural expectations, professional norms, and personal boundaries.

Neelu shares the power of self-advocacy and thriving as your truest self in the workplace with Summer Watson on the KORE Women podcast.

Neelu and Jhoty discuss how to self-advocate by unleashing your own voice.

Discover the importance of ensuring all voices are heard. Kaur shares insights on fostering collaboration and preventing burnout. A must-listen for leaders eager to boost productivity and inclusivity.

Neelu and Hannah talk about the connection between self-advocacy and burnout, and the success of organisations who need people to self-advocate in order to have a future-facing, innovative culture.

The Diverse Minds podcast dives into burnout and its impact on South Asian women with Neelu, who has some great insights to share.

In this episode of the business success stories podcast for first and second generation immigrants, Neelu Kaur shares her story of experiencing American corporate life through the lens of her Indian upbringing.

Host of intersectional feminist podcast Asian Bitches Down Under, Helen, speaks with Neelu about the role of self-advocacy and wellness for leaders.

Neelu sheds light on the prevalent issue of burnout in today's society and offers actionable strategies for managing it.

On ‘Hindsight the Podcast’ Neelu discusses her book, Be Your Own Cheerleader, which teaches Asian and South Asian women the self advocacy skills they need to succeed in the workplace.