How to become the CEO of your own life | Puja Talesara Bhandari | TEDxSeasonsStreet
In this insightful talk, leadership expert Puja Talesara Bhandari challenges our conventional views on leadership. She proposes that the most important enterprise you will ever lead is your own life, not with a title, but with intention. Bhandari introduces a powerful new framework: becoming the "Chief Energy Officer" (CEO) to manage your inner state and the "Chief Influence Officer" (CIO) to shape how that energy flows into the world.
Through compelling stories and practical insights, she explains how to align your inner voice with your true potential, transforming self-doubt into authentic influence. This talk is a guide to reclaiming your personal power, managing your energy as your most valuable asset, and leading with integrity in every aspect of your life. Puja Talesara Bhandari is a globally celebrated transformative leadership coach and parenting coach. From humble beginnings in a non-English-speaking family to excelling in Fortune 500 roles, Puja embodies resilience and purpose. As Founder & CEO of Leadership Demystified and Director at ILOA, John Mattone Global, Puja is creating global communities of inspiring, authentic, and courageous leaders across all age groups. Recognized globally as one of the Top 10 Master IL Executive Coaches under 45, a six-time LinkedIn Wonder Woman, Global Goodwill Ambassador, and one of the Top 5 Most Engaging Content Creators by Digital Confex Singapore, Puja coaches C-suite leaders, women, millennials, and entrepreneurs worldwide. Her approach blends emotional intelligence with leadership wisdom to empower others. Coachees fondly call her their "Change Agent" and "North Star." 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
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