In a world obsessed with visibility, performance, and outcomes, we often overlook a deeper truth – real transformation often happens in silence. This talk introduces the concept of Intent Echo – the lasting, unseen resonance of actions born from authentic intention. Through deep personal stories – from a quiet midnight act of compassion to a casual comment that changed someone’s life decades later – this talk explores how the most meaningful leadership, kindness, and change often go unnoticed by the world, yet leave a permanent imprint. It is a call to act not for credit, but from conviction. To lead without needing applause. To believe that your small, unseen actions may shape someone’s future — long after you’ve moved on. This talk is for those standing at the edge of decisions, wondering if it matters when no one’s watching. The answer: it does. Because even if you never hear it, your intent leaves an echo. Nagesh brings 30 years of extensive project management experience spanning diverse industries & challenging environments. Over the decades, has successfully led cross-functional teams, managed multi-million-dollar projects & delivered innovative solutions to achieve organizational goals. He is passionate about mentoring and empowering managers & leverages his wealth of experience to cultivate leadership skills, drive operational excellence, and inspire teams.In the last decade, he has empowered over 12,000 emerging & working professionals and coached more than 600 leaders.He has spoken at corporations like Cisco, GE, GSK, Arcadis, AthenaHealth, Volvo, Northern Trust, Intel, Cerner and many others. Nagesh's recently published book 'Hurdle to Heights' has sold over 1500+ copies in 2 months of its launch.In his spare time, he mentors emerging professionals, writes about his experiences, and volunteers with Toastmasters. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx