Draft:Akash Gautam

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'''Akash Gautam''' is an Indian motivational speaker, corporate trainer, and blogger. He is known for his keynote addresses on topics such as personal development, workplace happiness, life transformation, and youth motivation. Gautam has worked with corporate clients, educational institutions, and public audiences across India and abroad.

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== Career ==

{{Short description|Indian motivational speaker and corporate trainer}}

Akash Gautam began his career as a corporate trainer and gradually gained recognition as a motivational speaker. Over two decades, he has conducted over 1,500 sessions focused on leadership, emotional intelligence, and stress management. His clients have included organizations such as Cipla, Mercedes-Benz, Tata Motors, Aditya Birla Group, and several government and academic institutions.<ref name="toi2013">{{cite news |title=Motivational speaker gives interview tips |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/motivational-speaker-gives-interview-tips/articleshow/22502570.cms |access-date=4 July 2025 |date=12 September 2013 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>

Gautam has spoken at numerous academic institutions, including Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs), National Institutes of Technology (NITs), and other professional colleges. He was also featured as a speaker at TEDxIIMRaipur in an independently organized TEDx event.<ref name="tedx">{{cite web |title=TEDxIIMRaipur |url=https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/8903 |website=TED |access-date=4 July 2025}}</ref>

'''Akash Gautam - Happy Guy''' is an Indian motivational speaker, corporate trainer, and blogger known for his keynote talks, workshops, and writings on personal development, workplace happiness, and youth motivation. He has addressed audiences across India and internationally, including at Fortune 500 companies, educational institutions, and public platforms such as TEDx.

== Work and Philosophy ==

==Career==

Gautam's speaking style blends humor, personal anecdotes, and practical takeaways. His sessions often emphasize self-discipline, inner motivation, and mindset transformation. He frequently addresses issues such as emotional well-being, communication skills, and the psychology of success.

Gautam began his career as a corporate trainer and gradually transitioned into large-format motivational speaking. He is recognized for his humor-infused, interactive sessions tailored for leadership development, stress management, and life transformation. Over the years, he has conducted more than 1,500 sessions across corporate, government, and academic sectors.

He also writes a blog on his official website, where he covers topics related to self-growth and workplace motivation. One of his widely circulated blog posts, ''A Letter to My 20-Year-Old Self'', has received attention on motivational forums.

His clientele includes companies such as Google, Mercedes-Benz, Tata Motors, Cipla, and Aditya Birla Group. He has also been a speaker at institutions like IITs, IIMs, NITs, and at various TEDx events including TEDxIIMRaipur.<ref>{{cite web |title=TEDxIIMRaipur |url=https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/8903 |website=TED |access-date=4 July 2025 |publisher=TED Conferences}}</ref>

== Notable Engagements ==

==Work and Philosophy==

* TEDx Talk at IIM Raipur – "Why Most People Are Not Happy"

Gautam is known for blending humor, personal anecdotes, and practical wisdom in his sessions. He often speaks on topics like attitude change, productivity, and emotional intelligence.

* Multiple keynote sessions for the pharmaceutical and IT industries on sales transformation and leadership.

* Featured in media coverage across national and regional news portals for his speaking events and workshops.

== Recognition ==

He maintains a popular blog on his official website, where he publishes articles on self-growth and mental wellness. One of his most-read pieces is ''A Letter to My 20-Year-Old Self'', which has been cited by several motivational platforms.

Akash Gautam has been included in listings of India’s leading motivational speakers by various online speaker bureaus and business publications.<ref name="extrape">{{cite web |title=Top 10 Motivational Speakers in India |url=https://www.extrape.com/blog/top-10-motivational-speakers-in-india/ |access-date=4 July 2025}}</ref><ref name="primeinsights">{{cite web |title=The Top 10 Motivational Speakers in India |url=https://primeinsights.in/the-top-10-motivational-speakers-in-india/ |access-date=4 July 2025}}</ref>

== Publications and Media ==

==Notable Work==

Although Gautam is primarily a speaker, his thought pieces have been published on various HR and business leadership platforms. His content is widely shared through social media, and he frequently posts motivational quotes, life lessons, and workshop takeaways.

* ''A Letter to My 20-Year-Old Self'' – a motivational blog post published in 2017

* TEDx Talk: "Why Most People Are Not Happy"

== External links ==

==Publications and Media==

* [https://www.akashgautam.com/ Official website]

Though primarily a speaker, his written work has been featured in leadership blogs and HR publications. Gautam is also active on social media platforms where he shares quotes and motivational content.

* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/akashgautam LinkedIn]

* [https://www.youtube.com/user/akashgautamdotcom YouTube channel]

==External links==

== References ==

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* [https://akashgautam.com Official website]

* [https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Akash_Gautam Wikiquote page]

* [https://www.youtube.com/user/AkashGautamMotivates YouTube channel]

* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/akashspeaks LinkedIn]

* [https://twitter.com/akash_vaani Twitter]

==References==

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==See also==

==See also==

* [[Motivational speaking]]

* [[Motivational speaking]]

* [[Personal development]]

* [[Self-help]]

* [[TEDx]]

* [[TEDx]]

* [[Corporate training]]

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