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With a thriving and engaged LinkedIn network of 200K+ professionals, I am committed to inspiring, empowering, and amplifying brand influence through high-impact collaborations and strategic content initiatives. Having cultivated 50+ influential partnerships, I specialize in orchestrating dynamic and results-driven content strategies that enable individuals and businesses to enhance their digital authority and command industry recognition. By leveraging persuasive storytelling and data-backed insights, I help brands forge meaningful connections and leave a lasting, influential impact in their space.

As a visionary LinkedIn growth strategist, I focus on accelerating visibility, engagement, and influence for professionals and brands striving to dominate the digital landscape. Through refined branding techniques and audience-focused content, I empower individuals and organizations to strengthen their credibility, expand their influence, and seize transformative opportunities. Whether it’s elevating personal brands, amplifying corporate influence, or engineering high-performing content, my approach is designed to drive measurable growth and long-term success in a competitive marketplace.

Beyond branding and content strategy, I am an impact-driven HR Leader and Career Coach, passionate about redefining careers and unlocking untapped potential. By mentoring ambitious professionals in sharpening their presence, articulating their value, and positioning themselves for long-term success, I help them navigate career transitions, establish industry authority, and embrace new leadership opportunities. If you're looking to elevate your brand, accelerate your influence, or cultivate game-changing collaborations, let’s connect—DM to start the conversation! 🚀

Shikha Gupta

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭.
𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.
𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐤𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐮𝐝’𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡.

Sixteen-year-old Kanishka Gaud had one dream — to wear the uniform and join the National Defence Academy.

But life took a tragic turn on November 12 when she met with an accident and was later declared brain-dead.

In their most painful moment, her parents made a decision that only the bravest hearts can make —
they donated her organs, allowing her to live on by saving five people at AIIMS Jodhpur.

✨ Her liver and kidneys saved three lives.
✨ Her eyes gave sight to two people.
✨ Her courage and spirit now live through them.

Kanishka may not have joined the NDA, but she still served the nation — in the most profound way possible.

A salute to her.
A salute to her parents.
And a salute to every family that chooses hope in the face of loss.

Few lessons and learnnings for makind:
🔹 Legacy isn’t defined by age — it’s defined by impact.
🔹 Courage isn’t only on the battlefield; sometimes it’s in a hospital hallway.
🔹 Organ donation is the greatest gift one human can give another.
🔹 Heroes don’t always wear uniforms — sometimes they are 16-year-olds with a dream.
🔹 Even in tragedy, humanity can shine its brightest.

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🚀 Inspiring 200K+ I Ampilfying Brand Influence I 100+ Strategic Partnerships I Content Strategist | Elevating Personal Brands | Accelerating Growth I HR Leader Ex-BirlaSoft, Wipro, Oracle, WinWire, Onmobile I DM -Collab

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

Founder

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.

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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

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

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Today I realised students use LinkedIn very differently from how we think

When I asked them,
“What do you think LinkedIn is for?”

One said: “Sir… LinkedIn is like Instagram but people behave”

Another said: “Sir… LinkedIn is where people pretend they have their life together 😅

And my favorite:  
“Sir, LinkedIn feels like a place where I’m supposed to be serious, but I don’t know how to be serious” 😭

I didn’t correct them

Because they were not wrong

But here’s the interesting part:
Once they started exploring it with curiosity (not pressure),their entire approach changed

They realised LinkedIn isn’t about:
 ✔️ Job hunting
 ✔️ Perfect grammar
 ✔️ Corporate-sounding bios

It’s actually about:
 🔸 Showing your learning journey
 🔸 Asking better questions
 🔸 Finding people who think like you
 🔸 Sharing one small thing you improved this week

The moment they saw LinkedIn as a playground instead of a performance stage, they opened up

Maybe that’s the advice adults need too

Transforming Careers Through Training | Founder at Elev8 | Corporate & Pre-Placement Training | Author| 100K+ Professionals Trained.

My old networking strategy used to be:
 • Smile politely
 • Firm handshake
 • Exchange business cards
 • Say “Let’s catch up sometime”
 • Then… never catch up 😅

I wasn’t networking..I was just collecting humans like Pokémon cards

Somewhere along the way, things shifted

My new networking strategy looks very different now:

 • Be genuinely curious
 • Ask real questions, not scripted ones
 • Share honestly — even the imperfect parts
 • Follow up like a friend, not a brochure

And surprisingly… that’s when opportunities started showing up naturally

Because at the end of the day 
People don’t connect with your pitch

They connect with you

A lot of people say they “use AI”

But when you watch them, they’re typing random prompts, believing whatever output they get, and sharing sensitive information without thinking twice

AI isn’t dangerous
Careless usage is

In the next few years, the most valuable professionals won’t be the ones who know the most AI tools

They’ll be the ones who know how to:
→ Communicate clearly with AI
→  Detect errors and misinformation
→  Combine human creativity with machine speed
→  Protect their data and privacy

These skills are basic—but they are becoming non-negotiable

Because the world is moving from

 “I use AI sometimes”
 to
 “I can’t work without it”

This carousel breaks down the 4 foundations everyone should master to stay relevant and safe in an AI-first workplace

Must Know AI skills

Economists Are Calling It The Great Freeze

And this time, the reason isn’t recession

It’s AI

Hiring hasn’t just slowed down
It has stopped

Companies aren’t panicking; they’re pausing

Not because they lack money, but because they’re rethinking roles:

Do we need 10 analysts, or will 3 + AI do the same work?
Do we hire content teams, or automate half of it?
Do we build large support teams, or deploy AI agents?

This is not downsizing

It’s restructuring

A silent recalibration of how work gets done

And while everyone is waiting for clarity…

careers are stuck on ice

The Great Freeze

In a market where AI is replacing tasks, humans need to replace value.
What to do now:

Build skills that can use AI, not compete with it

Shift from execution → strategy

Become irreplaceable through judgment, creativity, relationships

When the freeze melts, companies won’t hire the “same roles back”

They’ll hire people who work with AI, not beside it

Workplace Drama: The Untold Series

Starring:

Your career: Always on a rollercoaster
Your company: Plot twists every Monday
HR: Trying to keep peace, but sometimes…

Scenes we know too well:
“We’ll discuss this later” → 3 weeks later… nothing
“We value your input” → but nobody listens
 Surprise deadlines that make you question reality

Moral of the story

Be the main character. Don’t wait for someone else to write your scenes

Turn drama into opportunity. Every chaos has a lesson

Laugh along the way or the office drama will get the best of you

Life’s too short to be stuck in a bad script

Rewrite your plot

#WorkplaceDrama #CareerInsights #HRChronicles #OwnYourStory

The Most “Life-Changing” Books...According to Readers

Came across this fascinating chart today

It maps how many people call a book “life-changing” vs. how many reviews the book has and the results are surprising

Some timeless ones show up (no surprise there):

Man’s Search for Meaning, Autobiography of a Yogi, New Earth, Rich Dad Poor Dad

But look closer and you’ll see quieter gems like:

Remembering Wholeness, The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity, Your Erroneous Zones — books many of us may have never heard of, but clearly changed thousands of lives

What this made me think:

→Sometimes the book that transforms you isn’t the bestseller… it’s the “found at the right moment” one

If you could add ONE book to this list 

One that genuinely changed how you think or live , which one would it be?

I’m building my 2026 reading list through your recommendations

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