Raj Shamani

Hi, I’m Raj.

​Some people meditate for peace, I ask questions. 
Basically, my work is to meet the smartest people and get into their minds. Not literally. 

I talk to them to learn from their expertise, their choices, and their life. And I take my viewers along for the ride.

For me, figuring out money, business, health, relationships, and life was so confusing in the beginning, and I’m sure so many others face the same problem. 

But it gets a little bit easier when you have the right people sharing their lessons (and occasional disasters).

When I’m not doing that, I’m hanging out with my dog, Crypto, who, unlike the real crypto, never disappoints me. 

Stick around to find out more about my experiences while doing all this.

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Do you rely on your mood to be productive at work?

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What do you do to keep yourself from getting bored of doing the same work every day?

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Do you think people glamorise the effort needed to succeed more than they should?

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Do you think people doubt their potential more than they believe in it?

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How do you deal with your competition?

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How do you judge someone's self-worth?

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What is one small habit that has helped you improve?

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“You should have these 10 hobbies”

Bullsh*t. 

In January every year, people get this urge to change their lives completely. 

Start working out, try a new sport, get into a side hustle, so on. 

Which is absolutely fair. 
Humans see the new year as a new beginning. 

But one thing that I see is people forcing themselves to have hobbies. 

“I need something apart from work.”
“I can’t just sit at home.”
“I need something interesting to talk about.”

If you genuinely like doing something, that’s a hobby.
If it helps you reset, even better.

But if you are doing it just because “everyone should have a hobby”, that’s just you trying to fit in.

It’s okay if work is your thing right now.
It’s okay if your weekends are for rest.
It’s okay if you only like one thing.

Filling every hour just to feel “productive” doesn’t make life better.
It just makes you more tired.

Try new stuff, yes.
But don’t pressure yourself into hobbies just to look more acceptable.

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Do you think doing too many things kills focus?

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Do you feel people waste a lot of time waiting to "feel ready"?

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Do you think you might be addicted to your phone?

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Do you feel that your confidence relies on others validating your decisions?

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Imagine putting an AI on a test on national television.

Not in a lab.
Not in a scripted demo.
On national television in front of millions.

Blue Machines, an Indian voice AI company, did an hour-long primetime debate with Arnab Goswami.

What made it impressive is that Nirmit Parikh took a massive risk most founders avoid:

He put his product out on national television in an unscripted format under pressure.

And the only way you do that is if you’re backing it with actual engineering.

I even did a podcast with Nirmit a year ago, and I am not surprised by how much support this whole debate is getting. 

The debate was about showing what products built on the foundation of deep tech and core infrastructure look like.

This was a statement about how AI should be tested, in the real world, with real stress and real accountability.

This product can turn out to be a game-changer for enterprises and India.

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Most people don’t get paid less because they’re bad at their job.

They get paid less because they don’t know how to negotiate salaries.

In this episode with Sandeep Das, Leadership Coach, Author and visiting faculty at IIM B and IIM L, we discussed how careers are navigated in today's ever-changing world.

We spoke about:

– Why storytelling isn’t a “soft skill” 
– Which roles AI will not be able to replace 
– Why blind loyalty to your job is a big mistake
– How first impressions decide your career trajectory 
– Why negotiation decides your salary more than performance 
– And why learning to eat alone sounds silly until you understand what it does to your thinking

Most people lose not because they’re bad.
They lose because they never learn how systems, people, and power actually work.

This episode is practical, a little uncomfortable, and very useful if you’re trying to grow in a workplace that’s changing faster than ever.

Link to the full conversation is in the comments.

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India is the diabetes capital of the world.

And most people who are heading there don’t even know it yet.

Because it doesn’t start with sugar.

It starts with insulin resistance.

A silent metabolic breakdown where your body slowly stops responding to insulin properly long before diabetes ever shows up on a report.

In this episode, Karan Sarin, author of Sick Nation, explains why India is facing a metabolic epidemic.

He breaks down:

– Why BMI is a useless marker
– Why “thin” people can still be fat inside 
– Why Indians store fat faster than others
– Why PCOS is often metabolic, not just hormonal
– How erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign
– And why dementia might be the next big crisis linked to insulin resistance

He also talks about how your body doesn’t actually need carbohydrates.

But our entire diet is built on them.

And once metabolism is damaged, even fruit isn’t automatically “healthy.”

Link to the full conversation is in the comments.

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Elev8 Learning Pvt Ltd

Elev8 Learning is a corporate training organization specializing in enhancing workplace communication, leadership, and team dynamics through customized training programs

Key Highlights:

*College Partnerships & Pre-Placement Training*:

↳ Conducted Campus to Corporate programs for 80+ universities and colleges
↳Trained students in Technical Training, Aptitude, Soft Skills, and Verbal Ability to enhance employability
↳Trained more than 200,000+ Students to get their dream Jobs
↳ Partnered with leading educational institutions to bridge the gap between academia and industry

Corporate Training

✔ Designed and delivered over 500 corporate training programs across various industries.
✔ Trained more than 100,000 professionals at different leadership levels.
✔ Partnered with over 100 organizations to develop high-performing teams and leaders


Corporate Training & Consulting:
→ Rocked (Corporate Training): Conducted sessions on Communication, Teamwork, and Conflict Management for employees.
→ Senior Managers of an IT Firm: Delivered training on Handling Difficult Clients and improving client relationships
→ Industries Served: IT, Banking, Healthcare, Retail, FMCG, Oil & Gas, and more.


Expertise Areas:

➡️ Corporate Training – Soft Skills, Leadership, Sales, Public Speaking, Team Building, and Executive Coaching
➡️ Pre-Placement Programs – Helping students transition from campus to corporate
➡️ Corporate Consulting – Advising organizations on leadership development and workforce communication

Public Speaking

✔Guest of Honor at IMM-Delhi and Amity University Bhubaneswar

✔ Panelist at Business in Challenging Times, Amity University

✔ Featured in MSMEx, LinkedIn News India, and Asia.

Notable Speaking Engagements & Recognitions

Helping fresh graduates and young professionals transition from campus to corporate with confidence.

🚀 What I Cover:
✔ Interview Preparation – Resume writing, storytelling, and handling tough interview questions.
✔ Soft Skills Training – Business communication, workplace etiquette, and email writing.
✔ Confidence & Personal Branding – Helping students stand out in the job market.

Collaborated with multiple universities and corporate partners to prepare students for their first job.

📩 Looking for a training program for your college or organization

DM or email me at ashfak@mohammadashfak.com

Campus to Corporate Trainer & Pre-Placement Mentor

The book “You are Hired” is one of the closest to my heart which I wrote after countless struggles to secure on campus placements. 

The definition of an ideal career is still a misnomer in India and needs a change. Through the book, you will get all the proven steps to get your dream job which will help you crack the toughest of interviews with confidence and ease.

Feel free to DM or E-mail me and discuss any of your career woes.

Author

Helping Professionals & Students Succeed in the Corporate World

With 8+ years of experience, I’ve helped professionals, senior managers, and students sharpen their skills to build confident and impactful careers

At Elev8, we specialize in:

✅ Corporate Training – Strengthening leadership, communication, teamwork, and client management for organizations

✅ Pre-Placement Training – Equipping students with technical skills, aptitude, soft skills, and verbal ability to ace job interviews

✅ Executive Coaching – Helping professionals speak with impact, lead with confidence, and thrive in their careers

📌 Impact so far:

✔ Trained 100K+ professionals across industries.
✔ Partnered with top colleges & corporations to enhance career readiness.
✔ Delivered industry-recognized keynotes and training programs on leadership, communication, and success strategies.


🔹 If you’re an HR professional – Strengthen your workforce with Corporate Training Programs focused on leadership, communication, and team productivity

🔹 If you’re a Placement Officer – Prepare your students for the job market with Pre-Placement Training covering interview skills, resume building, and soft skills

🔹 If you’re a working professional – Enhance your career with leadership coaching, communication mastery, and career growth strategies

🔹 If you’re a job seeker – Stand out with resume building, interview preparation, and personal branding to land your dream job

📩 Let’s connect

DM or email at ashfak@mohammadashfak.com

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