1st Sales Lead for early-stage AI startups. Main focus right now is on Procurement.

Originally from Bremen, Germany, I have also lived in the US (Twin City area), Portugal (Lisbon), and spent a longer period in my beloved Brazil (Rio).My background is in communications, which I’ve transferred in an eclectic way into 0 to 1 GTM for early and growth stage enterprise startups.Personally fond of Brazilian music, Oasis, and Werder Bremen football club. Recently picked up MMA again. Reading and watching all things related to investigative journalism and intelligence work.

Dennis Sprute

Namaste and thank you for visiting my profile 🙏

I warmly welcome you to my world, where my deepest wish for you is that you Always Keep Blooming.


As a Core Transformer, I specialise in empowering my clients to overcome their challenges and gain clarity, enabling positive change through evidence-based strategies. My expertise spans CORPORATE programs designed to awaken personal awareness, deepen learning, and facilitate goal achievement in areas such as Leadership, Team Building, Communication, Sales, Conflict Management, and Crisis Management.

Through my COACHING ENGAGEMENTS, I help clients dismantle limiting beliefs and achieve their milestones using proven tools and strategies. Besides one-on-one coaching, I offer specialized programs like ‘The Human Matrix’ and ‘Create & Publish a Bestseller Book’.


As a KEYNOTE SPEAKER, I have inspired audiences across various platforms, both online and offline. Some of the topics I cover include ‘Resilience is Your Power’, ‘Tap Within. Heal & Shine’, and ‘Connect with Empathy’.


I firmly believe that personal healing is a powerful contribution to the healing of the world.

📍International Certifications
→ Licensed Psycho-Geometrics Master Facilitator and Coach
→ International Certified 10X Speaker
→ Indian Academy of Training & Development Certified Trainer
→ Gestalt Therapist
→ Psycho Drama Certified
→ Neuro-linguistic Programming Practitioner
→ Access Bars Certified Facilitator
→ EFT and Matrix Reimprinting Certified Practitioner



📍Credentials
→ Founder and CEO of Bloom – A Centre for Excellence in Education, Training, Development, and Research
→ Maharashtra State SECRETARY of National Child and Women Development Council India (NCWDC)
→ President of MARRM Foundation (UK) - An NGO educating underprivileged children
→ Vice President of Show and Heal (Florida, USA) – An NGO promoting diversity and inclusion among culturally sensitive children
→ WICCI member of the Malaysian Council
→ Convener of South Mumbai for SMEs start-ups held by the governing council
→ Protégé member of Speaker Institute



For more details, visit www.payalirani.com or write to me at hello@payalirani.com.

Payal Irani

When caring deeply isn’t the same as respecting yourself.

For a long time, I believed that loving harder, giving more, and being endlessly understanding was the key to strong relationships at work and in life.

What I didn’t realize was that care without boundaries often invites imbalance, not connection.

Too much care without self-respect can quietly turn into people-pleasing.

And people-pleasing, over time, can open the door to manipulation, resentment, and unhealthy dynamics.

One of the hardest lessons I’ve learned is this:

People don’t treat you how you deserve they treat you how you allow.

Many of us weren’t taught what healthy boundaries look like.

We may have grown up seeing conflict avoided, needs minimized, or self-worth tied to how useful or agreeable we were.

So when it comes time to speak up, set limits, or say “this doesn’t work for me,” it can feel uncomfortable or even selfish.

But, the people who genuinely respect and value you won’t push against your boundaries. They’ll honor them.

The following are a few shifts that changed how I show up in relationships;

Boundaries are not walls. They are guidelines that protect mutual respect.

Discomfort is often a sign of growth. Asserting your needs may feel awkward at first and that’s okay.

Watch behavior, not words. Respect shows up in consistency.

No boundaries often lead to codependency.

Healthy relationships allow space for autonomy, not obligation.

Love and care are powerful but, without boundaries, they can slowly erode your sense of self.

The right relationships whether personal or professional, don’t require you to shrink, overextend, or abandon your values to be accepted.

What boundary has been hardest for you to set, and what did it teach you about yourself?

#boundaries #selfcare #selflove #selfrespect #mentalhealth #relationships #consciousness #awareness #humanity #empathy #wellbeing

I’ve learned this the hard way.

When someone is overwhelmed, emotional, or shutting down… our instinct is often to fix, advise, or explain.

But crisis communication isn’t about being clever.
It’s about being present.

The less you talk, the more space you create.

The more space you create, the safer people feel.

And when people feel safe, real conversations begin.

In high-stress moments at work, with family, in leadership people don’t want perfect answers.

They want to feel heard, seen, and understood.

What crisis communication has taught me:

Calm yourself first, regulation is contagious

Listen to understand, not to respond

Reflect emotions, not just words

Silence can be supportive, not awkward

Validation isn’t agreement, it’s respect

Focus on the next small step, not the whole solution

Some of the most powerful phrases I’ve ever used were:

“Tell me more.”
“That sounds really heavy.”
“I’m here.”

No fixing. No rushing. Just presence.

Human actions that make the biggest difference when emotions run high:

Pause before responding when emotions are high

Notice your tone and body language

Summarize what you heard before offering ideas

Keep the person grounded in the present moment

Highlight their strengths and coping efforts

This isn’t just communication.
It’s leadership.
It’s empathy in action.
It’s how trust is built when things are messy.

When someone around you is struggling, do you show up to solve or to truly listen

#Communication #Crisis #Leadership #humanity #Empathy #listening

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