
Binod Shankar
Speaker. Coach. Author. Trainer. CEO of Elevation FZE
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Let’s get one thing straight: Binod is not a motivational speaker. He hates the label—and for good reason. Those talks? Big on hype, light on substance. Binod’s keynotes are the opposite: sharp, practical, and packed with hard truths your audience needs to hear.
His style? Think real-world experience meets no-nonsense advice, with a shot of humor and adventure. Whether he’s tackling leadership, career pivots, or personal growth, Binod delivers insights that stick—and push people to act.
Binod brings serious credibility. He’s held leadership roles at KPMG, EY, and Nakheel, where he helped raise the world’s largest convertible Islamic bond. Later, he co-founded Genesis, a financial training firm he scaled and sold to Kaplan, a $2 billion global powerhouse.
He’s a Chartered Accountant, a CFA charterholder, and holds a Level 7 Coaching & Mentoring qualification from ILM. He’s also the author of Let’s Get Real: 42 Tips for the Stuck Manager, and a regular guest on Bloomberg and CNBC.
But Binod’s not all business. He’s a hardcore adventurer who’s summited 13 mountains across three continents (including Kilimanjaro and Elbrus), cycled punishing routes like Manali to Leh (463 km), and completed multiple marathons. His personal grit shows up in every talk.
What makes him different? He simplifies the complex, keeps it real, and leaves audiences fired up to make meaningful changes. No fluff. No clichés. Just impact.
Bottom line: If you’re after a keynote speaker who challenges, connects, and delivers practical value—Binod Shankar is your guy.
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Personal Branding: How to Transform Your Career
Your personal brand is the key to visibility and career success. Binod has built both business and personal brands and he walks you through the practical steps of crafting a powerful personal brand.
How to Win: Decoding Special Performance
From mountain peaks to career peaks, Binod breaks down the mindset and skills that lead to what he calls “Special Performance.” It’s all about pushing past limits, both physical and mental.
How to Get Unstuck
Values are your GPS; your foundational principles that influence every decision you make. Turns out it is usually when you go through hell that you find out your values. The good news- you don’t have to go through all that. Binod presents this thought provoking, life transforming Value Discovery session with some actionable insights.
How Women Can Win
Women in business, finance, or politics still face massive challenges. Binod dives deep into the internal and external factors holding women back, and with brutal honesty offers insights and practical steps to winning at work and life.
The Power of Anger
Anger isn’t all bad. In fact, when channeled correctly, it can be a game-changer. Binod shares how moments of burning anger pushed him from failure to success, proving there’s a superhero in each of us.
Coaching Future Leaders
Too often, people are promoted to leadership roles they’re not ready for. Binod explains why this happens, where traditional approaches fail, and offers proven strategies to help young leaders thrive.
High Exposure: Lessons in Risk Management from the Mountains
In mountaineering, one wrong move can be deadly. Binod shares gripping stories from his high-altitude adventures, translating those lessons into actionable insights for managing risk in business.
The Transformation from CA to Leader
Many Chartered Accountants struggle to evolve into leadership roles. Binod outlines the key skills and mindset shifts required to lead effectively, drawing on his own transformation from CA to CEO.
The Future of Work
With AI encroaching on more human roles, is it Game Over for humanity? Binod explores the skills that will rise in demand and how leaders can stay relevant in an AI-driven world.
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