Sourav Sarkar is a Merchant Navy Officer, three-time TEDx Speaker, leadership coach, and motivational speaker with extensive experience navigating high-pressure environments at sea. Currently serving with MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, he has built his career leading engineering operations, managing cross-functional teams, and making mission-critical decisions in some of the world's most demanding conditions. Drawing from years of global maritime experience, Sourav delivers powerful lessons on resilience, crisis management, leadership under pressure, teamwork, and mental toughness. His TEDx talks and keynote sessions inspire professionals to embrace uncertainty, develop an unbreakable mindset, and lead with confidence during adversity. Passionate about mentoring the next generation of maritime professionals, he also advocates for authentic leadership, disciplined execution, and personal growth through real-world experiences gained across international waters.