Saurabh Kaushik

Nationality| Indian
Citizenship| India
Alma mater|

* XLRI Jamshedpur
* Cornell University
* IIM Bangalore
* Harvard University

Occupation|

* Business Coach
* Leadership Advisor
* Board Consultant
* Life & Business Strategist
* Entrepreneur
* Keynote Speaker

Organization| Peopleist India (Founder & CEO)
Awards|

* India's Premier Business Coach Award
* World Population Education Award

Website| saurabhkaushik.com

Saurabh Kaushik is a highly accomplished Indian business coach, leadership advisor, board consultant, life and business strategist, and keynote speaker. He is the founder and CEO of Peopleist India, a business management consulting firm.[1][2]

With over 13 years of experience, Kaushik has helped a range of clients, from industry leaders and celebrity entrepreneurs to start-up owners and Ivy League students, achieve breakthrough personal and professional results. He is known for his one-on-one coaching sessions and business workshops.[3]

Kaushik is a sought-after keynote speaker and professional master trainer, sharing his expertise on business, leadership, and human resource development at leading forums and seminars. He is one of the leading experts in the field of business coaching, having been recognized as India's premier business coach by Entrepreneur Magazine and the World HRD Congress. He has been featured in various media outlets, such as Influencive, APN News, Indian Express, Financial Express, Hindustan Times, and Business World, among several others.[4]

## Contents

* 1 Early life and education
* 2 Career
* 2.1 Professional career
* 2.2 Business Coach and Keynote Speaker
* 3 Awards and recognitions
* 4 In the media
* 5 References
* 6 External links

## Early life and education[edit]

Kaushik's educational background demonstrates his strong emphasis on leadership and management. He obtained an M.B.A. from XLRI Jamshedpur in 2010, where he completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management Satellite Course. In 2014, he furthered his expertise in the hospitality industry by completing an online Global Hospitality Management Certificate Course from Cornell University. In 2017, he completed an online organizational design certificate course from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, refining his management skills.

Kaushik also completed an online Leadership Development Certificate Course from Harvard University and is a licensed lifetime Six Sigma Black and Green Belt practitioner.

## Career[edit]

### Professional career[edit]

Kaushik began his career in the hospitality industry with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, where he held a leadership role during 2006–2008. During this time, he participated in the Hyatt International Corporate Leadership Trainee program and worked at the Hyatt Regency Delhi and Grand Hyatt Mumbai. Before this role, Kaushik completed an internship at The Oberoi, a landmark 5-star hotel in Mumbai, where he received exposure and training in all core departments.[5]

In 2009, Kaushik moved to DLF Ltd., where he worked for a year before joining Kingdom of Dreams in 2010. At Kingdom of Dreams, a leisure and entertainment company, Kaushik held a leadership position and was recognized for his commitment to enhancing mental health and personal growth through the Swiss Knife Brain System, which was issued by Lior Suchard.[6]

In April 2014, Kaushik founded Peopleist India, a privately owned business management consulting firm that provides coaching, consultation, and training services primarily to leading service-oriented businesses. As the CEO of Peopleist India, Kaushik applies his expertise in people management to help clients accomplish their most critical business objectives and make sustainable breakthroughs. The firm is highly regarded for its business management services and focuses on delivering tailored solutions to meet the needs of clients.[7]

### Business Coach and Keynote Speaker[edit]

Kaushik is a highly respected leadership advisor, coach, and board consultant who helps individuals and organizations achieve personal and professional breakthroughs. He has a successful track record of coaching various people, ranging from seasoned business owners to start-up entrepreneurs, directors, CEOs, VPs, and even Ivy League students, helping them to define, build, and grow themselves and their businesses. He is a popular keynote speaker and a professional master trainer who has worked with both large and small family-owned businesses and leading Fortune 500 corporations. He is experienced in turning around businesses and delivering massive growth for his clients through one-on-one private coaching and business workshops. As a licensed lifetime Six Sigma Black and Green Belt practitioner, he has led various international events, conferences, and seminars.[8]

Additionally, he is a well-known speaker at prestigious institutions such as IIMs, CII, PHD Chamber of Commerce, TEDx, Assocham,[9] and FICCI, where he shares his knowledge on business, leadership, and human resource development.[10][11]

## Awards and recognitions[edit]

* Kaushik was awarded the "India's Premier Business Coach Award" by Entrepreneur Magazine at the IMBC Summit (2021).[12][13]
* He was awarded the "India's Premier Business Coach Award" by the World HRD Congress (2022).[14]
* He was presented with the World Population Education Award in the areas of population education, control, and awareness, issued by the Global Open University System and Worldwide Network (2001).
* He was recognized for his mind improvement through the Swiss Knife Brain System in association with Kingdom of Dreams, issued by the world-renowned mentalist Mr. Lior Suchard (2013).

## In the media[edit]

## References[edit]

1. ↑ "Saurabh Kaushik – The Economic Times Best Brands". et-bestbrands.com. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
2. ↑ "Demand for top Business Coaches is rising in India". The Indian Express. 25 August 2022. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
3. ↑ "Young India Challenge | Mentors & Speakers". youngindiachallenge.com. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
4. ↑ "India's leading Business coach guiding the Next-Gen Entrepreneurs". Entrepreneur. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
5. ↑ "Here's why personalised business coaching is the right approach". Financialexpress. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
6. ↑ Bureau, BW Online. "Top 10 Business Coaches In India". BW Businessworld. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
7. ↑ "Secrets of India's Premier Business Coach - Saurabh Kaushik - Influencive". www.influencive.com. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
8. ↑ "How Indian Family Businesses Can Scale & Grow to the Next Level". The Week. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
9. ↑ "Saurabh Kaushik: India's Premier Business Coach Inspiring Youth of Our Nation Towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat with ASSOCHAM". apnnews.com/. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
10. ↑ PR, ANI (21 March 2022). "Expo 2020 Dubai - India's Business Coach Saurabh Kaushik with Media Mogul and Unicorns at Dubai UAE". ThePrint. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
11. ↑ Bytes, Hindustan (10 April 2022). "TOP 10 SALES TRAINERS OF INDIA". Hindustan Bytes. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
12. ↑ "John Mattone, Saurabh Kaushik & Dr. Vivek Bindra Grace the IMBC Award Night 2021". Hindustan Times. 11 October 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
13. ↑ "Top Business Coaches in India John Mattone, Saurabh Kaushik, Dr. Vivek Bindra- IMBC Awards 2021". ANI News. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
14. ↑ "Top 3 Most Promising Business Coach in India". Mid-day. 5 June 2021. Retrieved 28 April 2023.

## External links[edit]

* Personal website
* Company website
* Saurabh Kaushik on Facebook
* Saurabh Kaushik on Instagram
* Saurabh Kaushik on Twitter
* Saurabh Kaushik on LinkedIn