Saurabh Kaushik

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.
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.
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.
==Early life and education==
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==
===Professional career===
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.
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.
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.
===Business Coach and Keynote Speaker===
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.
Additionally, he is a well-known speaker at prestigious institutions such as IIMs, CII, PHD Chamber of Commerce, TEDx, Assocham, and FICCI, where he shares his knowledge on business, leadership, and human resource development.
==Awards and recognitions==
* Kaushik was awarded the "India's Premier Business Coach Award" by Entrepreneur Magazine at the IMBC Summit (2021).
* He was awarded the "India's Premier Business Coach Award" by the World HRD Congress (2022).
* 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==
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==References==
==External links==
* Personal website
* Company website
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Category:Indian businesspeople
Category:Indian consultants
Category:Keynote Speakers
Category:Indian Institute of Management Bangalore alumni
Category:Harvard University alumni