From "Limiting Stories" to "Inspiring Stories"- My Journey
S T O RY T E L L E R . A U T H O R . E N T R E P R E N E U R .
Chief Inspirational Storyteller @AL Services
During the first half of my life, I often told limiting stories to myself. During second half, I wish to share inspiring stories with the world.
Used to wear minus 6 spectacles in Class 1
Avoided in outdoor sports teams
Doctor told me to quit studying after Class 10th.
But I loved books and writing.
Early Childhood
Life left me with no option but to prove the doctor's warning wrong. Used alternate healing therapies successfully to stop further deterioration of eyesight
Early Childhood
Did my MBA in Marketing and began the rat race with nothing better to do. Lost my creativity in the pressures of the corporate world and rat race
The Rat Race
Except for the courage to continue my education against medical advice, I was living an ordinary life.
A major twist came, when I was introduced to the science of meditation.
Regaining My Lost Creativity
Not only regained my lost creativity with meditation, but my writings began to draw deep inspiration from nature, people and events around me. Meanwhile doctorate in media marketing exposed me to the power of social and online media
Regaining My Lost Creativity
Social Media Success = Mindful Content + Passionate Engagement + Heartfelt Collaboration
How I created this formula is an interesting story in itself
Finding My Direction
Finding My Direction
And one fine day, I realized the immense power of stories to Inspire people l Energize action l Connect emotionally,
Build reputation l Entertain us at the same time
WHAT WE UNCONSCIOUSLY DO IS WHAT WE ARE
BORN TO DO.
As a child I was an unconscious storyteller.
I loved the case study method which is
nothing but storytelling.
Started my blog with an anecdote (short true
story).
As a teacher-trainer also, I had used stories
frequently.
Unearthing My Life’s Purpose
My first book was about the
story of TV news in India.
My second book has plenty of
stories from my life and the
lessons which they brought.
Unearthing My Life’s Purpose
I had not realised that storytelling is the final piece in life’s jigsaw as it combines my • Passions (writing, inspiring),
• Strengths (empathy, human psychology) and
• Education/experience (marketing, branding) together.
Unearthing My Life’s Purpose
I began to connect the dots backwards and understood how my education, jobs and life experiences had together led me to this path. Was it a conspiracy of the Universe? The hints from universe proved that I was on the right track.
The Conspiracy
Within first year of my entrepreneurial journey, I received series of pleasant shocks:-
Pinstorm included me in the 100 Most Influential Indians Online
Forbes.com linked to my story on “How I discovered my deepest passion?” on merinews.com
A Hindustan Times, Mumbai story on social media and personal branding included me
The Conspiracy
Achievements / Recognitions Flow in
Blog : Enlarge.Excel.Evolve. Gets listed on Alltop.com
Interviewed on Voice America
Article on LinkedIn included in best of the best resources
Speaking Assignments at Accenture, Tata Communications, DMA, PRSI, STCI, FORE school of Management and so on..
Achievements / Recognitions Flow in (Featured on LinkedIn Pulse)
Achievements / Recognitions Flow in (Featured on Slideshare)
Learning from the Greats
Sharing Knowledge
Content Reaches Pan India
Content Reaches Pan India
Content Reaches Pan India
Content Attracts Global Attention
Twitter Remains the King
May My Story Become Your Story Too!
And the eventful day on which you discover your life purpose,
you begin to dance like a wave and ripples begin to spread.
May you too unleash your creativity, gain clarity and find your
life purpose!
AL Services creates some of the most Inspiring Stories
MEDIA TOO LOVES STORYTELLING