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NAGESH
RAMAMURTHY
Keynotes that move minds and build momentum.
🎤 300+ Talks
🌍 37 Years of Leadership
👥 20,000+ Professionals Trained
🧭 600+ Leaders Coached
ACE THE CODE
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🎤 300+ Talks
🌍 37 Years of Leadership
👥 20,000+ Professionals Trained
🧭 600+ Leaders Coached
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Author
Coach
Educator
About
With over 37 years guiding leaders and 300+ keynote stages
behind him, Nagesh Ramamurthy is a speaker who blends soul
and strategy.
His journey spans decades of mentoring, coaching, and leading
professionals across industries, and at the heart of it lies his
belief in the transformative power of discomfort. His core
philosophy — Grit, Growth, and Glory — guides leaders to
embrace challenge, rethink success, and lead with authenticity.
Nagesh is known not just for what he teaches, but for how he
connects. His storytelling is rich, his insights are actionable, and
his presence invites reflection. Whether you're leading a team or
leading yourself, his message stays with you long after the
applause fades.
Discomfort isn’t the obstacle, it’s the origin of your next level
ACE THE CODE
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ACE THE CODE
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It’s the combination of your mode (mindset), means (tools and values), and method
(how you act).
In every talk and workshop, Nagesh guides leaders to:
Acknowledge the patterns behind their most meaningful success
Commit to applying those patterns with purpose
Embody them until they become second nature
This is the heart of ACE THE CODE, a process of decoding how you grow, lead, and
thrive.
When leaders learn to master their own code, they don’t just perform better. They
lead with intent, resilience, and authenticity.
What’s the code behind your BEST moments of growth?
A Framework
Every breakthrough, whether personal or professional, has something deeper
behind it: A CODE
He blends depth with action.
Audiences leave not just inspired, but
equipped, with practical tools they can apply
right away.
He makes reflection feel
empowering.
Whether speaking to executives or first-time
managers, Nagesh invites introspection
without ever losing momentum.
He’s a voice for values-based
leadership.
Grit. Growth. Glory. These aren’t buzzwords, they’re the heartbeat of his work.
Why Choose Nagesh
He speaks from experience, not just theory
With 37 years in leadership, Nagesh brings
battle-tested wisdom, not borrowed
soundbites.
He moves minds through
stories.
His talks are filled with human moments, — vulnerabilities, pivots, and breakthroughs — that audiences relate to instantly.
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grit
growth
glory
These three words are more than themes. They are
the foundation of how Nagesh speaks, leads, and
lives.
Grit is about staying grounded and courageous
when things get uncomfortable. It’s about
enduring with intent, not just effort.
Growth means constantly evolving—not just by
learning, but by unlearning, reflecting, and
choosing better every time.
Glory is the quiet confidence that comes after the
spotlight. It’s about leading with humility and
creating lasting impact beyond the applause.
This philosophy shapes every keynote, coaching
session, and conversation Nagesh brings to the
stage.
Nagesh
Speaking
Burnout to Balance
A powerful exploration
of how to move from
depletion to renewal —
by aligning energy,
intention, and emotional
clarity.
The Discomfort Advantage
Where growth begins.
Learn how to harness
discomfort as fuel for
personal transformation,
leadership courage, and
meaningful progress.
Vulnerability is Strength
In a world of noise,
being real is
revolutionary. This talk
shows how authenticity,
humility, and openness
build resilient teams and
trusted leadership.
The Inner Athlete
Endurance isn’t just
physical. Explore how to
develop mental stamina,
emotional regulation,
and clarity under
pressure, just like high
performers do.
From Hurdles to Heights
Turn obstacles into
upward momentum. A
session on resilience,
reframing, and thriving
through adversity.
The Art of Unlearning
Letting go is a
leadership skill. Discover
how to unlearn old
habits, challenge fixed
beliefs, and stay
adaptable in a changing
world.
Post-Success Syndrome
What happens after
‘you’ve made it’? This
talk explores purpose
beyond achievement—
and how to find meaning
after the milestone.
Explore talks that challenge, ground, and inspire.
Featured Keynotes
Intent in Action
The Leader I had to Become
Leaders often find themselves acting without direction, or waiting
too long to act at all. Intent in Action bridges the gap between
clarity and momentum.
Drawing on 37+ years of leadership experience, Nagesh
Ramamurthy takes audiences on a journey through purpose,
hesitation, breakthrough, and bold decision-making. This talk is a
call to lead with vision, act with courage, and turn moments of
hesitation into transformative action.
Key Takeaways:
How to translate personal and team intentions into bold,
meaningful resultsTechniques to overcome inertia and fear-based inaction
Tools for recognizing pivotal moments and moving with clarity
The mindset shift from reactive to purpose-driven leadership
Whether addressing new managers or seasoned executives, this
keynote leaves audiences energized and ready to move with
purpose.
Leadership is not just a title, it’s a journey of becoming. In this
deeply personal keynote, Nagesh Ramamurthy shares the defining
experiences that shaped his own evolution as a leader.
From early career success to painful pivots, this talk reveals the
internal shifts that moved him from performance-driven habits to
purpose-driven leadership. It's a story of unlearning ego, embracing
discomfort, and discovering the power of authenticity.
Key Takeaways:
Why technical skill isn’t enough, and what truly sustains
leadershipHow to navigate identity shifts during career transitions
The emotional discipline behind vulnerable leadership
Inspiring others by becoming more of yourself, not less
Audiences leave not just inspired, but introspective, ready to ask not
‘What leader do I want to be?” but “What leader must I become?’
The Cost of Becoming
Every transformation comes with a
price. This talk explores what
leaders must give up—ego,
certainty, and comfort—in order to
grow into who they’re meant to be.
Grace Under Pressure
Composure is more than calm—it's
character in motion. Learn how to
navigate high-stakes moments
with grounded grace, emotional
steadiness, and inner strength.
Leading from Scar
Most powerful leadership often
comes from deepest wounds. This
session dives into how lived
experience, builds trust, empathy,
and real influence.
Still Becoming
Leadership isn’t a destination. This
reflective talk invites audiences to
embrace their evolution, release
perfectionism, and lead from a
place of continuous becoming.
Beyond Success
Discover how aligning personal values with service creates deeper fulfillment, for both leaders and the communities they serve.
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