From a Village to the O2 Stage: A Remarkable Tale
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Raj is a resilient individual who overcame traumatic childhood and multiple mental health issues, to achieve success in sharing his remarkable journey.
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Raj is a very engaging speaker that inspired some very positive feedback from our students. His life story is very different from the majority (probably all) of young people in Dorset and he brings a huge amount of positive energy to the stage. He is very easy to work with and is able to adapt to the audience as he reads them.
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Raj Adgopul, the renowned motivational speaker, is not just another success story but a living testament to resilience and transformation. His journey, from a room shared with 23 others in Mumbai to the prestigious O2 stage in London, is a compelling narrative that resonates with audiences seeking inspiration, motivation, and practical strategies for facing adversity head-on.
When you book Raj Adgopul for your event, you’re bringing in a speaker known for his ability to bridge the gap between personal challenges and professional success. Raj’s expertise goes beyond motivational speaking; it delves into actionable insights, drawing from his background in early years child psychology and his personal triumph over mental health challenges.
Raj Adgopul’s impact is not limited to his incredible achievements; it’s about translating his experiences into real-world tools and strategies that can empower your organization to thrive amidst challenges. His compelling storytelling, academic excellence, and advocacy for resilience make him a sought-after speaker with tangible takeaways.
In a world where the line between personal and professional lives blurs, Raj Adgopul brings the focus back to what truly matters: the human spirit. By booking him, you’re ensuring that your event leaves a lasting impression, equipping your audience with the motivation and practical know-how to conquer their own obstacles, achieve success, and ultimately, foster a culture of resilience within your organization. Raj Adgopul doesn’t just speak; he inspires change, and that’s what sets him apart as a keynote speaker.
See keynotes with Raj AdgopulMumbai, the city of dreams and nightmares as it’s come to be known, which you may have seen on BBC 2’s in their documentary ‘Streets of Gold’. Here a million people live in a square mile, the population increases by 1000 people per day, and at least eight people die every day falling off the local trains.
Within that square mile of a million people, also lives a cockroach, a dog, a rat and a cat. This talk/lunch and learn session will look at what skills those four characters use every day, not just survive but to thrive!
Raj lived for 4yrs in the slums of Mumbai, for those 4yrs he was in a room shared with 23 other people and only space he had was 6feet by 3feet. Raj made it out of those slums of Mumbai, arrived in England on a one-way ticket with just £5 in his pocket and nineteen years later was standing on the stage of the O2 giving a Tedx Talk to a 1000 people.
As we will see, the Cockroach, the dog the rat and cat employed their distinct skills to overcome adversity and problem solve on their feet.
Empower your team to be effective and confident problem solvers and learn to relish overcoming obstacles and resolving conflict and become adaptable by learning from true survivors.
A short film of Mumbai’s local trains sets the scene. In this interactive session, Raj will share anecdotes of how the survival instincts of each of the animals are relevant, not just in the slums of Mumbai but also right here in England. The talk will be light-hearted, humorous and suitable for small teams as well as large groups.
Resource Management & Team Building:Delegates will work in small groups for this fun exercise to maximise team abilities. This will uncover hidden talents within your organisation that may help reduce waste, improve profits, enhance efficiency and bring your teams closer together.
Increased Efficiency: The talk will end with Raj giving each delegate a souvenir from Mumbai to keep as a reminder to focus only on what’s essential and not get overwhelmed by day-to-day challenges.
Raj is a very engaging speaker that inspired some very positive feedback from our students. His life story is very different from the majority (probably all) of young people in Dorset and he brings a huge amount of positive energy to the stage. He is very easy to work with and is able to adapt to the audience as he reads them.
Baron Miles
Raj is an excellent presenter. With over 80 Women’s Institute ladies at a meeting, Raj managed to keep the attention of the whole room. Raj spoke passionately and informative about ‘England and Indian Villages, the difference’. Raj spoke caringly about his personal experiences and how he and his family had been effected by situations. We had tears of laughter as well as tears of sadness. Raj’s inspirational 45 minute speech left us all questioning our own “first world problems” and thoughts. We would definitely have Raj come again to speak to us.
Jen Whitworth
The topics covered by Raj are superbly balanced between gentle humour and the ability to provoke deeper thought amongst your audience. A rare gift. The members of Bristol Common Wealth Society are still enthusing about Raj’s talk and how delighted they were to welcome Raj back “by popular demand!”.
Gina Smith
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