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Motivational Biography of Dr. Vivek Bindra


Biography of Dr. Vivek Bindra
Biography of Dr. Vivek Bindra

Introduction to the life of Dr. Vivek Bindra

"I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning to sail my ship". If we had seen this person selling Dictionary at the roadside then we might not have expected that this man will become a Number 1 business coach of India. He was once got rejected and labeled Unfit as Trainer. Yes, we will see how Dr. Vivek Bindra became so popular across India and also won "The Game Changer of India Award from Economic Times". 

Early life and Hardships

Dr. Vivek Bindra was born in Lucknow and his father died when he was just a small child. Circumstances became so bad that his mother has to go away from him. He spent his childhood with his Grandfather and Uncle. Due to money problems, he started providing home tuitions in nearby colonies. He also sold dictionaries on road to bear his expenses. In one of his interviews, he explained how he got an offer from the University of East London but just because of the non-availability of funds, he was unable to join the institution. We saw how he faced so many adversities in his life but he tried again and again. He also reached the National level in athletics. He explained how sports played a very important role in his life. He learned important life lessons from sports like "Never give up", "Bounce back", "Try again" etc. Please do not forget to watch our video regarding his life on our YouTube channel.

Role of Bhagavad Gita in his life

Dr. Vivek Bindra completed his MBA from Amity University and decided to study Bhagavad Gita in detail. He also accepted Brahamcharya to further strengthen his vow. Bhagavad Gita brought a major change in his life and he understood how he can convert his Hopeless end into Endless hope. The study of Bhagavad Gita made him strong from the inside. After taking permission from his Guru Maharaj, he entered into the training industry.

Success as a Business Coach

Dr. Vivek Bindra started his small office but no one wanted to join him. Everyone questioned his capability. Around 2013 he started his YouTube channel where he initially provided training in English. Initially, he faced failure and no one was interested in watching his videos. Over time, he changed his technique and started providing Hindi case studies. The audience appreciated his new way of presenting case studies in Hindi. He became very popular on YouTube and his videos started getting millions of views. Currently, his YouTube channel has more than 12 million subscribers. Subsequently, he had also got a good response from corporate clients and entrepreneurs. His leadership course (also known as Leadership Funnel) became the next big thing. He used to bring new content on his YouTube channel on a regular basis and call his Channel "A free learning University". His case studies used to work as free courses and anyone can take benefit from his videos.
Courses of Dr. Vivek Bindra
Courses of Dr. Vivek Bindra

Conclusion

We have seen that the life of Dr. Vivek Bindra was very hard on him and he faced multiple challenges from every direction. The key to his success is obviously his attitude towards life and a detailed study of Bhagavad Gita which made him really strong. Please find award List of Dr. Vivek Bindra:
Training of the Largest Gathering of HR Professionals Under One Roof
Best Leadership Trainer (Asia) - World HRD Congress, Mumbai
India's Greatest Brand & Leader Award - PWC
Appreciation Award - Rotary Club Of New Delhi
Best CEO Coach In India - TOI
Excellence Award - Rotary Club (Delhi)
Best Keynote Speaker of India- Agra Business Forum
Best Socially Responsible Motivational Speaker
Expression Of Gratitude - ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountant of India )
Leadership Award - DLF Industries Association
Most Inspirational Speaker - IIT Roorkee
Think Tank Of Corporates (Asia) - WHSF (World Leadership Federation, Dubai)
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