Binod Shankar is an executive coach, speaker, and former finance leader who brings no-fluff, results-driven insight to leadership, career growth, and personal development. With senior roles at KPMG, EY, and as Finance Director of Nakheel—developer of Dubai’s Palm Islands—Binod has led at the highest levels. He co-founded Genesis Institute, the Middle East’s top CFA prep provider, later acquired by Kaplan Inc. His coaching fuses practical wisdom and bold honesty, helping professionals break stagnation and rise with purpose.

A Chartered Accountant, CFA, and host of The Real Finance Mentor podcast, Binod shares hard-earned lessons from the trenches. His book Let’s Get Real is a straight-talking guide for ambitious professionals. As a speaker, he delivers impact over inspiration—cutting through buzzwords to deliver actionable truths. Binod has also climbed 13 peaks and cycled extreme routes—proof that real growth comes from embracing challenge and owning your journey.