{"id":2566,"date":"2020-03-04T12:52:21","date_gmt":"2020-03-04T12:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/?p=2566"},"modified":"2020-03-07T09:11:12","modified_gmt":"2020-03-07T09:11:12","slug":"speakin-releases-the-top-ten-trending-speakers-for-february-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/speakin-releases-the-top-ten-trending-speakers-for-february-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Adventurist Bear Grylls OBE is the Most Sought-after Speaker of the Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Quick Adsense WordPress Plugin: http:\/\/quickadsense.com\/ -->\n<div class=\"fff31b069dab2d4baa9938924ee8e97c\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8586106947150931\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4223625083\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>SpeakIn, Asia\u2019s finest network of speakers and thought leaders, releases the monthly issue of the Top 10 trending speakers of the month.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>SpeakIn presents yet another feature where we bring the thought leaders that made headlines across domains and influenced opinions. On the release of the February 2020 issue, Deepshikha Kumar, Founder and Managing Partner of SpeakIn, comments, \u201cIn this connected world that we have today, it\u2019s easy to get lost in information, where beliefs are amplified and reinforced by communication and repetition inside a closed system. SpeakIn aims to break through these echo chambers by bringing the most relevant content through our curation systems.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Bear Grylls <\/strong><br \/>\nBear Grylls O.B.E. has become known worldwide as one of the most recognized faces of survival and outdoor adventure. He trended throughout the month for the upcoming episode\u00a0on his real-life survival show Man vs. Wild with the superstar Rajnikanth. He is a phenomenal motivational speaker and in on of his talks he says, \u201cIt&#8217;s actually about the simple things that keep us moving through the dark nights that we all face from time to time, and about the things that keep us moving and smiling in the brighter days. So remember you are made amazing, stand tall and N.G.U. &#8211; Never Give Up.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2577\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2577\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-2577 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bear_gryll.jpg\" alt=\"Bear Grylls\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bear_gryll.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bear_gryll-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2577\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bear Grylls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Sudha Murty<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Philanthropist, acclaimed author, and the Chairperson of the Infosys Foundation Padma Shri Sudha Kulkarni Murthy, remained in the headlines for a variety reasons &#8211; her interviews in various forums, the launch of her book \u2018The Gopi Diaries\u2019, and the upcoming biopic based on her and Mr Murty\u2019s life story. In a recent interview, she remarked \u201cGender equality doesn\u2019t mean everything is half-half. There are certain rules for women and certain rules for men. It\u2019s nature\u2019s decision which you should not challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2575\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2575\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sudha.jpg\" alt=\"Sudha Murty\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sudha.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sudha-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sudha Murty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>3. Richard Rekhy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Richard Rekhy is a Non-executive Board Member for KPMG Dubai. He was the Chief Executive Officer of KPMG in India and was featured in LinkedIn&#8217;s 20 most powerful people in India. He was one of the esteemed panellists in the Indian School of Business Entrepreneurship Panel Discussion in Delhi where,\u00a0 through his own personal anecdotes, he highlighted the importance of making sacrifices for an entrepreneur and putting his or her company first He quotes, \u201cSuccess isn&#8217;t just about what you accomplish in your life, it&#8217;s about what you inspire others to do. Always be in service of others. This will leave an impact on others forever and you will be remembered long after you are gone. Titles are given but Respect is earned.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2576\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2576\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/richard.jpg\" alt=\"Richard Rekhy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/richard.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/richard-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2576\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Richard Rekhy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>4. Padmaja Ruparel<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Padmaja Ruparel, president of India\u2019s largest angel network, Indian Angel Network (IAN) Fund, is a sought-after voice in the world of start-ups, investing and entrepreneurship. On this year\u2019s budget, she comments, \u201cThis budget has informed the industry of the empathy the government caters towards Indian enterprises. This positive sentiment is evident in the government&#8217;s drive to roll out &#8220;no tax harassment&#8221; policies along with the establishment of the investment clearance cell for assisting entrepreneurs in India.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2579\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2579\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/padmaja.jpg\" alt=\"Padmaja Ruparel\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/padmaja.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/padmaja-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2579\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Padmaja Ruparel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>5. Ambi Parameswaran<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Acclaimed author and adman\/brand strategist Ambi Parameswaran has worked on brands including TCS, Digene, Brufen, Santoor Soap, Sundrop Cooking Oil, ICICI Bank, Tata Indica Cars, Zee TV and Amul. In a recent op-ed article on distractability for audiences, he remarks, \u201cIn the world of marketing, we are worried that our costumers are too distracted \u2026 At a personal level, we need to figure out how to become \u2018indistractable\u2019. And from a marketers point of view, we need to probably figure out how to ride the distraction tiger better.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2580\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2580\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Ambi.jpg\" alt=\"Ambi Parameswaran\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Ambi.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Ambi-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2580\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ambi Parameswaran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>6. Vineet Malhotra<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- Quick Adsense WordPress Plugin: http:\/\/quickadsense.com\/ -->\n<div class=\"fff31b069dab2d4baa9938924ee8e97c\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n    style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n    data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n    data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n    data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8586106947150931\"\r\n    data-ad-slot=\"5455236699\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n    (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Prime Time News and Sports Anchor for NewsX and Star Sports, Vineet Malhotra is one of the top anchors and moderators for various forums across the nation. He shares his thoughts on the evolving trends in media:\u00a0 &#8220;The changing landscape of technology and media is defining how we perceive the world. The globe is moving towards a new normal that is often misunderstood and it is up to us now to clear the air. Information is power and how we use this faculty is going to shape the future. &#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2573\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2573\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/vineet.jpg\" alt=\"Vineet Malhotra\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/vineet.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/vineet-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2573\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vineet Malhotra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>7. Sutapa Sanyal<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Former Director-General of Police in Uttar Pradesh, Sutapa Sanyal is an international speaker, writer and advisor on issues of diversity, gender and women in leadership. In her TEDx Talk, she motivates the audience by saying, \u201cYou can become a leader no matter where you come from or who you are at the moment. I have done it in my own small way, all the speakers on the stage today have done it, women across the country across\u00a0 the world are doing it, and now it is your turn!\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2574\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2574\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Sutapa.jpg\" alt=\"Sutapa Sanyal\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Sutapa.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Sutapa-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2574\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sutapa Sanyal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>8. Yamini Bha<\/strong><strong>t<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yamini Bhat is the CEO and Co-Founder at Vymo, an AI-enabled personal sales assistant that can suggest what a salesperson can do next. An alumnus of both BITS and IIM Bangalore, she is an active voice in forums for entrepreneurship and innovation. In a recent interview on disruption through AI, she remarks, &#8220;AI will let salespeople focus on more human attributes of their work, such as empathy, higher-order intelligence and other aspects that may require human discretion and engagement. If anything, it will help salespeople be more human.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2572\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2572\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/yamini.jpg\" alt=\"Yamini Bhat\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/yamini.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/yamini-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2572\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yamini Bhat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>9. Swami Narasimhananda<\/strong><\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, serif;\"><span class=\"il\">Swami<\/span>\u00a0Narasimhananda is a monk of Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission and is currently the editor of the English journal Prabuddha Bharata and a visiting faculty at the Jadavpur University. He was awarded the best speaker at the SpeakIn Open Mic at Gurugram, where he captivated the audience in just five minutes of a motivational monologue. He speaks regularly at top academic institutions and corporate entities on management, philosophy, social sciences, religion, spirituality, meditation, and lifestyle management.<\/span><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2571\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2571\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/swamy.jpg\" alt=\"Swami Narasimhananda\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/swamy.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/swamy-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2571\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Swami Narasimhananda<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>10. Meera Tenguria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ace corporate communications strategist and reputation consultant, Meera Tenguria is the founder and CEO of Aarohan Communications. In the context of communication strategy for corporates, institutions, and\u00a0 startups, she explains, \u201cThe context within which the messaging happens plays a key role in it\u2019s crafting. For instance, is it following a major announcement change in policy or technology; is it before an expected economic or natural crisis; is it following or preceding a boom or a slow period. The\u00a0 objectives of the communication are central to communication\u00a0 strategy \u2013 is to create awareness around a concept, advocacy of a topic, raising funds for a cause or organisation, managing change or engaging with stakeholders.\u00a0 Context gives content meaning.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2578\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2578\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/meera.jpg\" alt=\"Meera Tenguria\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/meera.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/meera-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2578\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meera Tenguria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>About SpeakIn<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\">SpeakIn<\/a> is Asia\u2019s finest tech-enabled network of speakers and thought leaders \u2013 connecting its clients to over 15,000 experts globally for knowledge exchange, speaker sessions, training, and learning requirements.<\/p>\n<p>SpeakIn works with corporate organizations, academic institutions and individual leaders to access verified and customized insights through one-on-one discussions or forum-based knowledge sessions. These experts are then further engaged as speakers and trainers for Learning and Development, events, hiring and expert surveys. SpeakIn has garnered over 150 clients across India and beyond and is funded by tallest angel investors from India and Singapore.<\/p>\n<p>SpeakIn\u2019s vision is to shape itself into a self-serving e-commerce platform that clients can access to connect with an expert (empanelled with SpeakIn). The platform will be the first of its kind to provide single point, open access to experts in over 500 genres and will be at least 40% cheaper than the currently available competition. 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