Corporate cultures at workspaces are being shaped by forces far beyond balance sheets and business strategy. Organisations are increasingly recognising that employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, diversity, inclusion, and emotional intelligence are no longer “soft skills”; they are critical business drivers. Women motivational speakers are emerging as powerful catalysts for cultural transformation in workplaces, offering perspectives that are deeply human and highly relevant to modern workplaces.
What makes women motivational speakers particularly impactful in corporate environments is their ability to bridge lived experience with leadership insight. Drawing from journeys of resilience, decision-making under pressure, empathy-driven leadership, and navigating systemic challenges, they bring authenticity to conversations around leadership, well-being, performance, and inclusion.
Here is a list of the top women motivational speakers in India who are making a meaningful impact across organisations:
Winner of 5 President of India awards, 4 Limca world records, 3 international awards, 68 national and state medals, and 23 international medals, Dr Deepa Malik was India’s first-ever female Paralympic medallist. Having braved paralysis below the chest for the last 25 years has not stopped Deepa from accomplishing incredible feats including being India’s first…
Padma Shri, Khel Ratna, Arjuna Awardee | South Asian Region Representative – Asian Paralympic Committee | 1st Indian Woman Paralympic Medalist | Former President – Paralympic Committee of India | Co-founder – Wheeling Happiness Foundation
A beauty pageant winner, actor and social activist, Dia Mirza's journey has been an amalgamation of personal as well as professional success. She speaks of her passion of giving back to the society and also how each one of us can find our greater purpose in life. Dia is a rare celebrity with many avatars.…
Model | Actor | Producer | Humanitarian
In 2018, Guneet Monga shot to global fame after her production, Period. End of Sentence. won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject. Her talks inspire people to follow their passion, despite all odds; and the challenges that have shaped her work and perspective. An Indian film producer and BAFTA nominee, Guneet is also…
Producer | Academy Award Winner
Laxmi, once known as the acid attack survivor, is now just Laxmi – a mother, a symbol of courage, hope and love for life. A motivational speaker and messenger for millions of social voices, she has inspired people and emphasised on the strength of inner beauty. Laxmi was only 15 when she was attacked by…
Acid Attack Survivor | Motivational Speaker
Nandita’s passion to make a difference is evident in the choices she has made in her life and work. A widely acclaimed actor and filmmaker, she is known to never shy away from unconventional roles and stories that she feels need to be told. She has been a prominent speaker at many reputed universities, social…
Actor | Director | Activist
Founder & CEO of Powerfulife Solutions, Nirupama is passionate about living with purpose and helping people discover their potential to become leaders at work and in their personal lives. She focuses on enabling personal growth along with business impact through customized interventions for organizations. An ICF-certified coach-PCC, Nirupama has over 20 years of experience and…
Author | Leadership Development Facilitator, Inclusion And Diversity Champion, Motivational Speaker
Popularly known as the ‘Everest twins’, Nungshi & Tashi are the world’s first and the youngest twin siblings to complete the ‘Explorers Grand Slam’ i.e. scaling the highest peaks in all seven continents including Everest, and skiing to North and South Poles. Guinness World Record holders, they are also well-accomplished speakers. They have delivered gripping…
Everest Twins | Explorers Grand Slam Achievers | Motivational Speakers
Naina Lal Kidwai is a well-known leader who has successfully broken the glass ceiling, with many firsts to her credit – from being the first Indian woman MBA from Harvard Business School to the first woman to head a private sector / foreign bank in India and the first woman to be elected as President…
Industry Leader | Past President, FICCI
Manjari Jaruhar is one of the first five women police officers in India and the first from the state of Bihar. Her memoir 'Madam Sir' is a bestseller. After retiring as Special Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Manjari is currently an Advisor for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Senior Advisor for 9.9…
Bihar’s First Lady IPS Officer | Author, Madam Sir
An unfortunate accident can change a person's life forever. And Arunima decided to let the change be her claim to fame. The first female amputee to climb the Everest, Arunima is a living example of courage and determination. Arunima inspires people to believe that they can go beyond any disability to fulfill their dreams. Arunima,…
First Female Amputee to Climb MT Everest | Padma Shri Awardee
Women motivational speakers help leaders reimagine power, performance, and people management through a lens that values purpose alongside profit. By inviting women motivational speakers into corporate conversations, organisations signal a commitment to inclusive leadership, stronger teams, and cultures where diverse voices shape decisions. If you’re planning a fireside chat, looking for a woman speaker to deliver a powerful keynote, or exploring conversations for a podcast, invite our speakers. Talk to our team at connect@tosb.in.
