Ravi's work to break down cultural barriers is nothing less than deeply inspiring.
WASBO | Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials - see full review here
They were hanging on your every word. So great, and so important.
US Embassy in Lebanon | Department of State - see full review here
The best keynote we have ever had.
AASA | The School Superintendents Association - see full review here
A charismatic, dynamic speaker who captivates audiences from his opening line to his last.
OCA | Ohio Counseling Association - see full review here
He was engaging and fun while also challenging our thinking on a variety of topics important today.
DCCD | Dallas Community College District - see full review here
Ravi delivered the highest-rated keynote speech we’ve had in years for our annual conference of school administrators and school board members.
ISBA | Indiana School Boards Association - see full review here
Outstanding! Ravi's message is powerful, and his purpose is inspirational.
ACHE | Association of Continuing Higher Education - see full review here
In tough political environment like Russia, his disarming and genuine style left a very positive impression on our audience.
US Embassy in Russia | Department of State - see full review here
The feedback from our members has been overwhelmingly positive.
WASB | Wisconsin Association of School Boards - see full review here
Ravi's energy, passion, and optimism for education transcend the generation gap. He captivates!
MASB | Michigan Association of School Boards - see full review here
In my 30 years with TACE, Ravi is by far the best speaker that we've presented.
TACE | Texas Administrators of Continuing Education - see full review here
Ravi's journey is a testament to the positive impact each one of us can make building connections and relationships.
ASCD | Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development - see full review here
To refer to Ravi as just a speaker would be a great disservice. He is a true talent.
NYSCOSS | New York State Council of School Superintendents - see full review here
An experience of a lifetime. Lives are forever-changed through Ravi's storytelling.
LACC | Los Angeles Community College District - see full review here
Ravi was the highlight of the conference. Attendees gave him the highest rating.
Accenture - see full review here
Our members said that Ravi was one of the very best keynote speakers they’ve ever heard.
CASE | Colorado Association of School Executives - see full review here
Ravi's passion for education & multicultural views challenged & broadened our take on what education can be.
KASA | Kentucky Association of School Administrators - see full review here
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Reimagining Education to Create the Future We Need
Futurist ⋅ Equity ⋅ Leadership
Click to Read Description Ravi uses his inspiring journey as a rock star, entrepreneur, aviator, and cultural diplomat as the backdrop to show how to transform students and the future by learning how to: • Identify implicit biases and foster cultural competence
"How do we prepare students for an unpredictable future?" Ravi believes that this question is flawed because educators create the future based on how they educate. With 4 out of 10 jobs to be automated within ten years (likely sooner in the wake of the Coronavirus), educators must pivot now. As technology transforms the world into a decentralized "sharing economy," World Peace shifts from idealism to necessity, and education is the greatest force we have to create it. Therefore, schools cannot fail to use existing resources to equip all students with the most critical skills of tomorrow: cultural competence, lifelong learning, and the ability to pivot. Armed with eye-opening facts and data, Ravi shows education leaders why these along with strong leadership skills will not only prepare students for their future, but also create the future that a global society needs—one that has unity across diverse cultures and generations, inspires social responsibility, and ultimately has us on a path toward World Peace.
• Create experiential/project-based learning opportunities using readily available resources
• Use arts-based programs to increase empathy
• Recruit and retain qualified teachers with a vision and mission that resonates
• Identify and prepare students for the industries of the futureNEXT: Click here to learn about Ravi's unparalleled journey. Or...
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Millennial Mojo, Building Tomorrow with Today's Most Influential Generation
Futurist ⋅ Diversity ⋅ Workforce Development
Click to Read Description Ravi empowers Boomers, Xers, and Millennials to successfully collaborate for a more prosperous and desirable future. by learning how to: • Reduce "generational baggage" that perpetuates humanity's greatest obstacles including racism, class-ism, and isolationism
Ravi's perspective is uniquely relevant being "Generation X"—the bridge between Millennials and Baby-Boomers. Having worked globally collaborating across cultures, he reveals just how much we all have in common even though we become paralyzed by our differences. Such insight leads to more effective employee recruitment/retention and enables each one of us to create greater harmony within our companies and communities. In this eye-opening and thought-provoking keynote, discover how to use these commonalities as building blocks for collaboration to create a more empathetic, entrepreneurial, and socially considerate work environments. He also challenges participants to consider how artificial intelligence will impact the workplace, future decision-making, and value systems, as well as how businesses, industries, and society-at-large must adapt in order to navigate this changing landscape.
• Understand the root of Millennial "entitlement" and use it for positive growth
• Recognize Millennials' true relationship with technology and how Artificial Intelligence will impact their values and decisions
• Embrace the entrepreneurial mindset and use it to foster proactive employees
• Prevent Millennials and Gen Z from becoming apathetic and disaffected in an environment in which they are particularly vulnerableNEXT: Click here to learn about Ravi's unparalleled journey. Or...
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How to Pivot for an Ever-Changing Future
Futurist ⋅ Leadership ⋅ Growth Mindset
Click to Read Description Ravi uses his amazing journey to showcase how strategic pivoting and lifelong learning leads to success, and teaching audiences how to:
For entrepreneurs, corporations, and employees, the ability to pivot is the difference between staying relevant and becoming redundant in an age where nearly 40% of jobs will be automated within 10 years (source: PwC). Ravi shows how adopting a culture that encompasses risk, commitment to rise above failure, and ability to find comfort where most don't are the keys to successful transitions and perpetual growth. By sharing how he created opportunities from a challenging childhood, climbed out from the collapse of the music industry during the Internet explosion, pivoted into aviation during the economic recession of 2008, and overcame multiple medical issues that repeatedly challenged his personal and professional ambitions, Ravi motivates you to strategically step out of your comfort zone and turn adversity into opportunity while living the words of Gandhi, "Be the change you wish to see in the world."
• Find your pivot points
• Develop a "pay it forward" mentality from which reciprocity conjures support
• Build meaningful networks and strategic alliances that foster multi-cultural and global growth
• Convert every failure into opportunity
• Become life-long learnersNEXT: Click here to learn about Ravi's unparalleled journey. Or...
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How to Pivot Your Passion into Your Profession
Youth
Click to Read Description Using his own story of growing up in a family of politicians and bankers but ultimately pursuing a career in music, Ravi tells the story of how he earned the support of his parents, engineered his own very successful career, and as an adult, made his family extremely proud by not just living his dreams, but also by contributing positively to the world around him. 
In this presentation for youth, Ravi encourages them to pursue their passions regardless of preconceptions or obstacles. However, following one's dream is not about rebelling against one’s parents, school, or traditional values. It is about collaborating with these influences while broadening horizons and being “the change you wish to see in the world” (Gandhi). A child’s own talents, strengths, and interests often differ from their “predetermined” path. As they become teenagers, those same interests can become aspirations that are then in conflict with traditional expectations of any given family, society, or culture. Ironically, it is this very difference that is most likely to give a young adult an “edge,” enabling him or her to achieve greater success. Moreover, in the age of automation and globalization, the perceived security of a traditional career is no longer the reality.
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Limited Time Offer: Get a free student presentation at your local high school with any education conference/convocation keynote.
Topics are customized, and Ravi:
Speaks with several attendees in advance to prepare
Attends social events (schedule permitting)
Does not pitch products or services from the stage
Closes with a song—optional, but a highlight with audiences
Stays available to attendees after the event, via email
And upon booking, he will send you a complimentary hard copy of the book below...just in case you find it useful