Acclaimed Self Advocacy Champion, Neelu Kaur
Be Your Own Cheerleader
Author, Speaker, exec leadership coach, and self-advocacy champion Neelu Kaur teaches us how to own and express our worth, leading to happier, healthier employees and more innovative, competitive organizations.
“Phenomenal. Transformative in the way you approach how you view your accomplishments”
Sony Music Group
Proven Self-Advocacy Strategies to Enhance Team Cohesion, Creativity, and Productivity
It’s time to transform your team’s presence from unheard to unstoppable
In today's highly-competitive workforce many professionals report feeling unheard, underrepresented, and undervalued in their organization because they lack the tools needed to effectively advocate for themselves.
When employees struggle to self-advocate, the entire organization suffers from a lack of diverse perspectives, innovation, and untapped potential.
As an Indian-American who grew up trying to straddle two vastly different cultures, Neelu Kaur understands the nuances of cultural integration and the importance of every individual feeling empowered to own and express their worth.
She knows firsthand the cost to businesses when diverse voices are overlooked or silenced; diminished employee engagement, underutilization of talent, and ultimately, a less innovative and competitive organization.
Personal Growth with Organizational Impact
attract, develop, and retain talent for growth and innovation
Neelu’s mission, encapsulated in the concept of 'Be Your Own Cheerleader', extends to transforming workplace cultures. It’s about equipping not just individuals but entire teams with the tools to assert their value confidently.
Investing in the power of self-advocacy means more than personal growth for your employees; it signifies a strategic move towards a more dynamic, responsive, and successful organization. It's an opportunity to redefine your corporate landscape as a place where every team member can thrive, contribute, and be genuinely valued.
What clients are saying
Real Testimonials, Real Results
“Neelu was captivating to the team!”
VOLANTE TECHNOLOGIES
“One of the most interactive and engaging events we have seen in the space. Our best B2B event!”
Chief
“Neelu is highly talented and has made a significant contribution to our organization”
CAPCO
NEELU’S SERVICES
Inspiring Leaders to Share Their Ideas, Own Their Achievements, and Elevate Their Impact
Speaking Programs
Neelu Kaur's inspiring keynotes blend personal stories with practical insights on self-advocacy and empowerment, reshaping how professionals thrive in today's workplace.
Training & Facilitation
Leadership and wellness sessions, designed to combat burnout and cultivate inclusive leadership, arming you with strategies for resilience and effectiveness.
Executive Coaching
Personalized leadership and executive coaching, that fuses organizational psychology with real experience, to enhance your self-advocacy, leadership skills, and career progression.
Because every voice has the power to shape your future
“Be Your Own Cheerleader” tackles imposter syndrome, boosts confidence, and teaches self-advocacy to individuals, including women, those in marginalized or underrepresented groups, introverts, disabled people, and neurodivergent people, who are less likely to have seen it modeled by people like them.
Hi. I’m Neelu Kaur.
Like many who straddle two cultures, my journey has been a dance between the collective ‘we’ and the individualistic ‘I’. Raised in America with my Indian roots, I faced a world where my voice seemed lost between cultural expectations and personal aspirations. Despite excelling academically and professionally, I often felt invisible in the corporate arena, and my ideas were overshadowed.
This conflict of identity and a sense of being 'othered' led to moments of doubt and frustration. My hard work was frequently unnoticed, raising questions about bias and self-advocacy in my mind, especially during challenging times in my life.
‘Be Your Own Cheerleader’ emerged from these experiences.
It's a commitment to empower not just myself but others who feel marginalized or unheard. This program is my way of ensuring everyone’s voice is recognized and valued, transforming workplaces into environments that benefit from all ideas and contributions.
Be Your Own Cheerleader
This groundbreaking guide is designed to empower Asian and South Asian women with self-advocacy and self-promotion skills in Corporate America.
While it specifically addresses the challenges of balancing Eastern and Western cultures, its insights on self-advocacy and embracing achievements are universally relevant.
Intersecting leadership with wellness, Neelu Kaur offers a comprehensive approach beneficial for all professionals across all backgrounds seeking to enhance their career and personal well-being.
Neelu’s Media Highlights & News Stories
The Diverse Minds podcast dives into burnout and its impact on South Asian women with Neelu, who has some great insights to share.