LinkedIn Top Voice | Helping Creators Make an Impact | LinkedIn CAP Alumnus | YouTube 27K+ | SaaS & IT Content Strategist

Hello there! I'm Divyansh Raj- Enterprise Sales Specialist, AI consultant, and Personal Branding Expert. 

I have worked at companies like LinkedIn, HCL Technologies and now Auxo AI.

My journey in storytelling began during my school days and has grown from a tech blogger to a guiding force for emerging startups.

Here’s a snapshot of my professional journey:

- Navigated front-end design at Fratmart.com
- Specialized in marketing during my MBA at NMIMS, Mumbai
- Explored presales consultation at HCL Technologies
- Empowered businesses and personal brands with Generative AI at Buzzli.
- Inspired over 40,000 individuals worldwide through my YouTube channel, Melt Your Cheese

What makes me different? 

My blend of skills in content creation, marketing strategy, and business growth. I've helped startups bolster their digital presence and propel business growth.

Here’s what I can offer:

- Personal branding services for LinkedIn
- Expertise in content creation, marketing strategy, and business growth.
- Assistance in developing engaging and compelling content.
- Building side hustles
- Guidance on podcasting for your brand

Are you ready to turn your passion into your profession and make a lasting impact? Let's create, connect, and change the world together!

Please note - My views expressed on the LinkedIn Platform are my own and not endorsed in any capacity by my employer.

Divyansh Raj

You can build a solid LinkedIn profile with AI.

The best part is that it does not even lose context and creates a highly personalised Headline, About Section Summary and Work experience details.

Just follow the steps in the video!

Here is the link to the free prompt:

https://lnkd.in/gNknRBvB

Founder @ Buzzli | Helping Professionals & Founders Scale Their Presence with AI | Ex-LinkedIn | LinkedIn CAP 22’ | LinkedIn Top voice 2024/25

We thought building an AI product would mean automation from day 1.

It did not.

When our first users came in, a lot of the work was still manual.

And honestly, that turned out to be the best thing for us.

Because doing things manually helped us understand:

-What users actually struggle with
-What kind of outputs work
-Where things break

Things we would have never figured out by sitting and building features.

That phase shaped how we think about product even today.

So, our learning is - before you try to scale something, make sure you truly understand it.

My early experience building Buzzli

One of the things I’ve realised while building Buzzli is the need to understand the customer in and out.

Today, some of our earliest customers are helping us shape the product and also pushing us to think differently.

That is also why it becomes important to build a strong relationship with them.

For example:

One of our customers helped us shape the Research Agent, which automates complete LinkedIn content research, creation, and posting.

Another customer helped us introduce a completely new offering of Custom Content Agents, which is now helping us grow steadily.

Both customers have been early adopters of Buzzli, and their feedback has given us clear direction.

So the reality is this:

In a world where AI can help you build products quickly, the real game-changer is not just the tech.

It is how many of your users become long term customers who trust your solution and also help shape it.

That is what truly compounds.

4 Out of 5 LinkedIn Members Influence Business Decisions.

Doing things manually helped us understand the problem.

But turning that into a system was much harder than we expected.

When we started working closely with users, we realised something:

The real struggle was not writing.

It was:

- What to post
- How to structure it
- How to stay consistent

That is where the idea of the Research Agent came from.

We wanted to build something that could take a simple input and handle the entire process end to end.

From topic → research → structured post → publishing.

It took time.

A lot of iterations.
A lot of learning.

But today, it has become one of the most used features on Buzzli

And it all started from doing things manually.

From Manual work to an Agent

The 4-layer approach to building a personal brand on LinkedIn!

What if your greatest limitation was never your voice, but the story you've been telling yourself? 

That VOICE inside your head screaming: 

“You're not enough”?

Imagine standing on a stage, heart racing, palms sweating – trapped in the loop of 
self-doubt.  

I know because I was THAT person. 

The one who watched opportunities slip away – paralyzed by the phantom of self-doubt.

Until I discovered the most dangerous weapon against fear – Your Authentic Voice. 

So, are you ready to turn your biggest limitation into your ultimate superpower?

Hi, I am Haritosh Srivastav – a passionate Storytelling Coach, Certified World-Class Speaking Coach, and Mentor. I specialize in transforming stage fright into powerful stories that captivate, influence, and inspire. 

With over 17 years as an IT Portfolio Manager at TCS and recognition as an award-winning speaker—International Public Speaking Championship finalist, Distinguished Toastmaster, and Amazon bestselling author of ‘Small Town Bigger Dreams’—I bring the perfect blend of storytelling artistry and leadership insights to take your confidence and communication to the next level! 

Whether you’re a professional looking to ace a keynote, a coach ready to build your brand, or someone seeking to overcome public speaking fears, my proven frameworks will not just help you with words – but a story that moves inspires, and creates momentum – to transform you from Invisible to Invincible!

The Mission: Empowering a Million Voices by 2035

This isn't just a goal. It's a promise. 

My 5-Step Storytelling Framework is more than a methodology. It's a lifeline for those drowning in self-doubt:

🗣️ Mindset Mastery: Rewiring Internal Narratives
🗣️ Story Collection: Excavating your unique experiences
🗣️ Narrative Architecture: Crafting powerful story elements
🗣️ Delivery Dynamics: Transforming technique into art
🗣️ Continuous Evolution: Feedback-driven growth

🟠 Credentials That Speak Volumes
→ Distinguished Toastmasters (Top 1% Globally)
→ Top 10 Best Speech Coach in the UK (Yoodli.ai)
→ Amazon Bestselling Author: 'Small Town Bigger Dreams'

🟠 Join my Community → “Confident Storytelling Hub”
→ Personalized Coaching
→ Daily Micro-Challenges
→ Weekly Mastermind Sessions

Your story isn't waiting to be told. It's waiting to be unleashed.

PS: In a world of noise, your authentic story is your most powerful megaphone.

Your Voice, Your Legacy Starts Here

Choose Wisely. 

Book a Call → Limited Spots Available!

Haritosh Srivastav

Last week during a presentation, I did something that most presenters would find terrifying.

I turned my slides off.

Not by accident. On purpose.

I pressed the blank screen button on my presentation remote and the entire screen went black.

Something interesting happened.
The audience instantly looked up at me.

Here’s the surprising insight:
Sometimes your slides steal attention from your message.

When the screen is full of text, charts, and visuals, people naturally start reading instead of listening.

Now I intentionally blank the screen whenever I want to:
• Tell an important story
• Drive home a key insight
• Ask a powerful question

The tactic is simple:
 During your next PowerPoint presentation, press B (or use the blank button on your remote). The screen goes black, and audience attention returns to you.

Because great presenters don’t just show slides.
They direct attention.

Helping You Build an Impactful Personal Brand with Storytelling 101 | Certified Speaking Coach | Top 10 Coach: Recognized by Yoodli.ai in the UK | Turn your Voice into Your Greatest Asset → Reach out NOW.

A 10-year-old boy once went to a Judo master and said:
“Master, I want to learn Judo.”

There was just one problem.
The boy had lost his left arm in an accident.

Still, the master agreed to train him.
But he taught him only one move.

The boy practiced it every single day.
Weeks turned into months.

Finally he asked the master:
“Why are you teaching me only one move?”

The master replied,
“This is the only move you will ever need.”

Soon after, the master took him to a Judo competition.
Something surprising happened.

The boy kept winning.
First match.
Second match.

Then the final.
Every time, he used the same move.

After becoming the champion, the boy asked:
“How did I win with just one move?”

The master smiled.
“Two reasons. First - this is one of the most difficult moves in Judo.
Second - the only way your opponent can defend against it is by grabbing your left arm.”

In that moment the boy realized something powerful.
What he thought was his greatest weakness had become his greatest strength.

Many professionals spend years worrying about what they lack:
“I’m not confident enough.”
“I’m not experienced enough.”
“I’m not ready yet.”

But often the very thing you think is a weakness can become your greatest differentiator.

Your struggles.
Your journey.
Your unique experiences.

Those are not limitations. They are stories waiting to be told.

Most people focus on having the right answers.

The real leverage in life and leadership often comes from asking the right questions.

Last week I had the opportunity to reconnect with Rupa Datta, Past District Director of Toastmasters District 91 (UK), during her visit to India. The last time we met was about 18 months ago in Wembley.

Our conversation moved across many themes — life, purpose, future plans, regrets (or perhaps the absence of them), politics, and the role of media in shaping public perception.

But one thing stood out again.
Rupa has a remarkable ability to ask deep, thoughtful questions.

And that reminded me of something I’ve observed repeatedly while working with professionals and leaders on communication and storytelling:

Great communicators don’t just tell powerful stories.
They ask powerful questions.

Because the quality of our thinking, conversations, and decisions is often determined by the quality of the questions we ask.

When the questions improve,
the conversations deepen,
the clarity increases,
and the stories become more meaningful.

A simple reminder for all of us:

If you want better answers in life and leadership, start by asking better questions.

Looking forward to our next conversation, Rupa.

Most professionals lose credibility in meetings for one simple reason.

They answer a simple question with a complicated explanation.

A few weeks ago, while coaching an IT manager, I asked her a common leadership scenario:
"Your boss asks: Why are our sales dropping this quarter?"

Her response?
A long list of possibilities.
Economy. Marketing agency. Technology rollout. Multiple factors.

After about 20 seconds, I stopped her.

And I told her something that many professionals need to hear:
Leaders don’t need everything you know. They need the one thing that matters most.

In senior conversations, clarity is currency.

When you start with 10 possible reasons, you sound uncertain.

When you start with the most important reason, you sound decisive.

Great communicators don’t dump information.

They distill insight.

And that single shift can change how people perceive your thinking, your leadership, and your credibility in the room.

I’ve shared a short video breaking this down and showing how to structure such responses clearly.

If you often present updates, answer tough questions, or speak in leadership meetings, this will help.

Also, if you’re interested in storytelling and communication strategies for professionals, follow me here on LinkedIn. I regularly share practical frameworks you can apply immediately.

I once said no to a well-paid corporate speaking gig.
And it had nothing to do with the money.

In fact, it was a perfect fit on paper.

The topic was Storytelling in Sales something I love teaching.

I was excited until I read the training brief.
They wanted the program to promote a “Hunter’s Mindset” in sales.

And that’s something I don’t believe in.

Here’s the surprising insight:
𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑦 𝑡𝑜 𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝑖𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑑𝑜𝑛’𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒 𝑖𝑛.

The hunter mindset focuses on closing the deal at any cost.
But I believe in the Farmer Mindset.

Hunters chase transactions.
Farmers build relationships.

Hunters focus on this quarter’s target.
Farmers focus on long-term trust.

Hunters celebrate the sale.
Farmers celebrate the customer’s success.

My tactical rule:
𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲. 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝.

Over time, people trust coaches who stand for something.

A coach once did a simple experiment with 50 people and 50 balloons.
Each person was asked to:
1️⃣ Take a balloon
2️⃣ Blow it up
3️⃣ Write their name on it

All the balloons were then collected and placed in another room.

Then the coach said:
“Go inside and find the balloon with your name on it.”

The door opened.
Chaos.
People were pushing, searching, and grabbing balloons trying to find theirs.
Even after 10 minutes, many still couldn’t find their own balloon.

So the coach stopped the exercise.

This time, he gave a different instruction.
“Go inside, pick any balloon you see, read the name on it, and give it to that person.”

The door opened again.
Within two minutes, everyone had their balloon.

Then the coach said something powerful:
“This is exactly how happiness works.”

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐨𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐬, 𝐖𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧.

A simple story.
A powerful leadership lesson.

Sometimes the fastest way to move forward is not by pushing ahead but by lifting someone else up.

💡 I share one such powerful story every Wednesday morning along with communication and storytelling insights in my newsletter.

If you'd like to receive it, just comment “STORY” below and I'll send you the link to join.

Ever had this happen?

You’re in the middle of a presentation…
and suddenly your mind goes blank. 😶

Don’t worry. It happens to every speaker at some point.

Here are 3 simple ways to recover gracefully 👇

1️⃣ Pause and breathe
First, relax. Take a deep breath.

Remember:
The audience usually doesn’t even realize something went wrong.

Your calmness decides whether the moment feels awkward or normal.

2️⃣ Involve the audience
Instead of panicking, ask for help.

You can say:
“Let me check with you all — what was the last point we discussed?”

This does two things:
• It refreshes your memory
• It pulls the audience into the conversation

3️⃣ Acknowledge and move forward
Once you remember, simply say: 
“Thank you for that. Let’s move to the next point.”

No drama. No apology spiral. Just continue.

Here’s the secret most speakers don’t know:
Confidence isn’t about never making mistakes. It’s about handling the moment smoothly when things go wrong.

Save this for your next presentation.

Follow Coach Haritosh Srivastav for more storytelling and communication tips.

Most professionals don’t struggle because they lack experience.

They struggle because they narrate instead of evoking.

If you want your presentations, interviews, sales conversations or LinkedIn posts to move from informative to impactful, apply these 3 storytelling shifts:

𝟏. 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲.
Before diving into what happened, create context and curiosity.

One simple line can change attention levels:
“Last year, something happened that completely changed the way I look at leadership.”
Now your audience is leaning in.

𝟐. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞.
Don’t just describe emotions. Reveal thoughts.

Instead of saying, “I was nervous before the pitch,”
Say, “I kept asking myself… what if I blank out? What if they reject this?”

When you verbalize internal conflict, your story becomes human. And human stories build trust.

𝟑. 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞.
Most people stay in summary mode: “She encouraged me.” “My boss supported me.”

Bring it alive:
 “Haritosh, are you sure you want to take this risk?”
 “Yes. I’d rather try and fail than regret it later.”

Dialogue creates immersion.
Immersion creates connection.
Connection builds influence.

In today’s attention economy, storytelling is not a soft skill.
It’s a strategic advantage.

Which of these three are you going to consciously apply in your next meeting or post?

Perfection is silently killing more careers than failure ever will.

Many professionals delay speaking up, posting ideas, or sharing their story because they want everything to be perfect.

Perfect presentation.
Perfect message.
Perfect confidence.

But here’s a rule I often share with my clients: 90% is good enough.

If something is 90% ready, it is ready to be shared.

Waiting for the last 10% often creates hesitation, overthinking, and delay.
And in the process, opportunities pass by.

Confidence doesn’t come from perfection.
Confidence comes from evidence.

Evidence that you can:
 • speak
 • share
 • express
 • show up again

And that evidence only comes from action.

Your first talk won’t be perfect.
Your first video won’t be perfect.
Your first story won’t be perfect.

But none of them are supposed to be.

Because confidence grows through repetition, not preparation alone.

So instead of asking:
“Is this perfect?”

Ask:
“Is this 90% ready?”

If the answer is yes, press publish, send slides, or unmute yourself.

“Do I need a sad story to become a coach?”

A couple of weeks ago, I was attending an event when someone asked me this question.

She said, “Most coaches I see online have a painful backstory. They talk about rock bottom, struggle, failure. So if someone wants to become a coach, do they also need a sad story?”

It made me pause for a moment.

And then I told him something I strongly believe.

You don’t need a sad story.You need a meaningful story.

Coaching is not about how much pain you went through. It’s about what wisdom you extracted from your journey. 

Yes, some coaches have dramatic comeback stories.

But many great coaches simply have:
• years of experience
• lessons learned the hard way
• patterns they have observed
• frameworks that help others move forward faster

Your credibility as a coach does not come from trauma.

It comes from transformation and insight.
Sometimes the most powerful story is not: "I lost everything and rebuilt my life."

Sometimes it is:
"Over the years, I discovered a better way to do this and now I help others avoid the mistakes I made."

That’s not a sad story. That’s a useful story.

And useful stories change lives.

As a storytelling coach, I often remind people:
Your story doesn’t need to be dramatic to be powerful.
It just needs to be honest, reflective, and helpful.

Because in the end People don’t follow coaches for their pain. They follow them for their perspective.

If you are a coach, trainer, or professional trying to communicate your ideas better, storytelling can change everything.

Follow for more insights on storytelling, communication, and influence. 🚀

“Your session wasn’t dramatic enough.”

That’s the feedback I got last week after a webinar.

And honestly it caught me off guard.

For a moment, I thought -
Did I miss something? Was I too flat? Not engaging enough?

But then I reflected.

And I realized something powerful 👇

We’ve confused storytelling with performance.

The person who said this? A kids’ teacher.
And it made complete sense.

Because in kids’ storytelling—
🎭 Drama = engagement
🎤 Energy = attention

But in business storytelling?

It’s a different game.

You don’t win people with volume.
You win them with meaning.

You don’t need to be louder.
You need to be clearer, deeper, and more relatable.

Yes, energy definitely matters.
But over-dramatics can dilute credibility.

In a boardroom, on a sales call, or during a keynote

People aren’t asking:
👉 “Was it entertaining enough?”

They’re asking:
👉 “Did it move me?”
👉 “Did it make me think?”
👉 “Did it make me act?”

That’s the real power of storytelling.

Not noise.
But Impact.

Now I’m curious—
Do you think storytelling should be dramatic or impactful?

Drop your take in the comments 👇
(Let’s make this an interesting debate)

Most people chase gold. Smart people sell shovels.

Here is a story video that perfectly explains how real opportunities are created.

💡 Powerful lesson for creators, coaches and professionals today:
People are not looking for promises.
They are looking for tools, frameworks and solutions.

When someone says:
❌ “I will motivate you.”
It sounds vague.

But when someone says:
✅ “I will show you the exact framework to structure powerful stories.”
Now that feels valuable.

This is why in communication and storytelling:
• Don’t just inspire
• Don’t just share ideas
• Give people practical tools they can use immediately

Because tools create transformation.
And transformation builds trust and authority.

So here’s a question for you:
In your profession, are you selling gold or providing the shovel?

Most people think storytelling is about talent.

After coaching professionals for years, I’ve realised something different.
Storytelling is about brutal truths most people don’t want to hear.

So I put together 10 Brutal Truths About Storytelling that many people secretly know but rarely accept. 

The storytellers who grow are the ones who take action, share their voice, and tell their stories consistently.

If you want to build influence in today’s attention economy, your story is your currency. Spend it.

Curious to know:
Which of these 10 truths hit you the hardest?

Comment with the number 👇

10 Brutal Truths

In the last 6 months, I interviewed 25+ achievers.
And none of them were “ready.”

Not when they started.
Not when they showed up.
Not even when they hit record.

But they did it anyway.

They showed up -
 • when results were invisible
 • when confidence was low
 • when everything felt imperfect

And that’s what changed everything.

Here’s what I discovered 👇
👉 Success doesn’t come from feeling ready
👉 It comes from showing up repeatedly
👉 It comes from choosing growth over comfort

And most importantly, 
👉 It comes from telling your story, not just listing your skills

Because in today’s world, 
The one who communicates, wins.
Not the most talented.
Not the most experienced.
But the one who can connect.

And that’s exactly what these achievers did.
No excuses.

Now let me ask you 
Which of these 7 hit you the hardest?
Comment below 👇

I’d love to know.
And if you’re ready to stop overthinking and start expressing,
Join a community that’s doing this every single day.

Your story matters. It’s time the world hears it.

I Interviewed 25+ Achievers

Do you also defend your slides? 

A few weeks back, I was sitting in a high-stakes presentation at a networking organization.

The room had decision-makers.
Opportunities were on the line.
And the speaker had clearly prepared hard.

He started strong.
Confident posture.
Well-designed slides.
A powerful opening line.

And then something shifted.
“As you can see on this slide…”

He turned to the screen.
Read the bullet points.
Explained what was already written.
Slide after slide.

Slowly, the energy in the room dropped.

People stopped taking notes.
A few checked their phones.

Not because the content was bad.
But because the connection was missing.

In that moment, one thing became crystal clear:
He wasn’t delivering a presentation. He was defending his slides.

Imagine if he had said this instead:
“Six months ago, this was our biggest challenge - "
“Here’s what changed everything for us -”
“And this is why it matters to you in this room -”

Same slides. Completely different impact.

Here’s the truth most people miss:
Your slides don’t need defending. Your ideas need storytelling.

Since that day, I’ve been reminding every speaker I work with:
❌ Don’t explain the slide
✅ Expand beyond the slide
❌ Don’t read the bullet points
✅ Reveal the meaning behind them

Because at the end of the day:
Slides support. Speakers persuade.

Have you ever caught yourself “defending your slides” mid-presentation?

#Storytelling #PublicSpeaking #CommunicationSkills #Leadership #Presentations

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