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Sameer Dua
Transform leadership capabilities with Sameer Dua, speaker and leadership development expert. Sameer works with global executives to enhance management skills and drive authentic leadership, recognized by Thinkers50 Radar and trusted by Siemens, Volvo, and Mercedes Benz.
Sameer Dua is a leading expert in management and leadership education with over 26 years of experience working with participants from 52 countries. He founded the Institute for Generative Leadership in India, which focuses on developing practical skills that enhance existing capabilities.
Sameer is also a successful author of two notable books. His first book, Declaring Breakdowns: Powerfully Creating a Future That Matters in 6 Simple Steps, is widely used in management and leadership programs and has been translated into Hindi and Marathi. His second book, Become: The 5 Critical Conversational Practices That Shift ‘Who You Be’ as a Leader, quickly became a bestseller in five categories on Amazon.
In addition to writing, Sameer founded the India Business Literature Festival to promote business literature and discussions on management ideas. He also established the Gift Your Organ Foundation, which launched the Green Heart Drivers’ License project, significantly increasing organ transplants in Karnataka and leading to its adoption by the Indian federal government.
As a faculty member at the Naval War College in Goa, he teaches senior officers of the Indian armed forces. Sameer has delivered many TEDx talks and has worked with international clients like Siemens, Volvo, Mercedes Benz, and Schaeffler.
His contributions have been recognized by Thinkers50, where he was listed in the Radar Class of 2019 as one of 30 emerging thinkers to watch. He also received the MSME Business Tycoon Award in 2017 from the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India.
Sameer’s work has greatly influenced leadership development, emphasizing authenticity, language, and context. His programs, including The Being of a Leader, promote self-transformation and yield impressive results in both professional and personal areas. His books and coaching are widely recommended in management and leadership education around the world.
Topics, sessions and talks
Sameer teaches leaders how to transform obstacles into opportunities through the art of declaring breakdowns. This innovative six-step process reframes setbacks by focusing on facts, uncovering default futures, and creating actionable paths to new outcomes. Known for his clear and practical style, Sameer highlights how this conversational tool can help leaders navigate change, resolve challenges, and inspire commitment within teams. Attendees gain the confidence to lead with clarity, purpose, and resilience in any situation.
This session delves into the art of cultivating leadership presence to inspire trust, influence, and action. Sameer Dua guides participants through practices that develop self-awareness and connection, essential traits for impactful leadership. Attendees will gain insights into fostering an authentic presence that resonates with their teams and drives meaningful engagement.
Sameer Dua examines the relevance of existing strategies in a rapidly evolving business landscape. By questioning assumptions and redefining success, he provides tools to assess and adapt strategies for sustainable growth. The session challenges participants to think critically and embrace innovation in their approach to leadership and business.
In this session, Sameer Dua reveals the principles behind achieving breakthrough performance in leadership and business. Drawing from real-world examples and his extensive experience, he outlines practical steps to overcome barriers and unlock untapped potential, paving the way for exceptional results.
Sameer challenges individuals and teams to see themselves as living promises, shaping outcomes and commitments through deliberate action. This session highlights the power of accountability and alignment, helping attendees recognise their potential to influence change at both organisational and personal levels.
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To book Sameer Dua, email sameer.dua@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Sameer's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
Sameer Dua structures sessions around a six-step framework drawn from his book Declaring Breakdowns, walking participants through a process of identifying facts, mapping default futures, and building actionable paths to new outcomes using conversational tools.
Sameer Dua's sessions address transforming leadership breakdowns into actionable outcomes, cultivating leadership presence, and reassessing business strategy in evolving environments. He founded the Institute for Generative Leadership in India and was listed in the Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2019 as one of 30 emerging thinkers to watch.
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