Life is not a rehearsal. Time to get real

Meet binod shankar

Are you meant for something bigger? With decades of experience at corporate giants like KPMG and EY, alongside building and selling a successful business, Binod Shankar offers practical, real-world wisdom you won’t find in a textbook.

Whether you’re feeling stuck or seeking a fresh perspective, Binod provides direct, actionable guidance to break through barriers and drive transformative growth. His approach focuses on what truly matters, helping clients move forward with confidence and clarity to achieve meaningful results.

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services

Your path to success starts here

executive coaching:

Unstuck, Unstoppable

Whether clients are stuck in old habits, their heads, or their careers, Binod asks the critical questions that create maximum impact. From transforming managers into leaders to guiding executives into entrepreneurship, his coaching is about provoking thought, triggering action and holding clients accountable to achieve meaningful progress.

Training:

Finance Without the Fear

For decades, Binod has helped professionals demystify finance by making it clear, practical, and relevant. His training sessions focus on real-life examples, interactive learning, and conceptual clarity—all delivered with a dash of humour to ensure the material is both accessible and impactful.

Keynote Speaking:

Real Insights, Lasting Impact

Binod’s keynotes draw from 30 years of experience in corporate leadership and entrepreneurship. As an extreme adventurer—cyclist and mountaineer—he’s also built both business and personal brands. Binod masterfully weaves together his diverse experiences, delivering insights with humour, frankness, and a relatable, highly engaging style.

Mr. Shankar is a very skilled and well-rounded trainer. I attended a week-long accounting course with him. The outcome of the course exceeded my expectations. It is normally extremely difficult to fully grasp the attention of a fasting audience, but Mr. Shankar has done an outstanding job in doing so
- Yousef Labban, Business Marketing Director, Ministry of Tourism, Saudi Arabia
Many of my colleagues have mentioned this famous trainer who breaks complex topics into ‘easy to understand’ fun sessions. Little did I know, I would get lucky to witness this first hand. Binod has this knack to peel the layers of finance in a language, that connects with audience of all walks of life. His training delivery is guaranteed to keep the audience engaged leaving no gap for a dull moment
- Shalini Sankar, Key Account Manager, Dubai Marina Yacht Club, Dubai
Our relationship with Binod goes from strength to strength, as does the impact and impression Binod leaves on the delegates we put before him. The delegates were left enthused and utterly in awe of Binod’s style of delivery. Binod nailed his objective for his finance session: Finance is Fun! Binod’s other session was just as exhilarating which forced our delegates to engage in critical thinking. I urge you to contact Binod and have him come engage with your staff, delegates, stakeholders – You will not be disappointed!!
- Manj Mahey, Head of Training, British Marine, London
Binod’s presentation was very insightful and interesting and was very relevant given today’s challenges faced by people leaders. His extensive knowledge coupled with his robust work experience shone through his presentation. I also appreciated his open style and commitment to deliver an excellent presentation as he made sure that I was happy with the content by holding several conversations with me prior to the event. I highly recommend Binod to anyone who’s looking for an insightful speaker!
- Mark Galea, Managing Director, Quad Consultancy, Malta
There are coaches and there are coaches. Binod not just talks, but he has and continues to walk the talk. His session comes from a place of personal experience and years of learning. This makes his session very tailored and effective for finance professionals. His introspective session reiterated the fact that change begins with you. I look forward to completing my 3 action points
- Esther Alexander, President, IMA, Dubai
I had the pleasure of attending a session by Binod Shankar on ‘Women in Leadership’. The depth that Binod went into gave the audience a taste of what women face in breaking through the glass ceiling. His practical advice on how ‘stuck managers’ can advance their career was really simple. I would definitely recommend that all managers, especially those in the finance field, should connect and benefit from his vast experience at various levels within an organization.
- Eugene D’ Souza, Chief Financial Officer, Sony, Middle East

The Guide To Liberation

Binod has been where many find themselves—stuck in their careers and unsure of the next step. In ‘Let’s Get Real’, he dives into the key areas for unlocking your career potential: knowing yourself, understanding yourself, managing relationships, and navigating transitions. The core message is clear—focus on personal growth before attempting to change the world around you. Filled with personal insights and actionable tips, ‘Let’s Get Real’ offers spectacular insights for meaningful career transformation and life-changing results.

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in the spotlight

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Break Free

Can you think critically and be open minded, honest, interactive and discuss deeply about real life issues? Are you laser focused on self-development? If so, join this select Tribe of Authentic Thinkers and:

Want to be a member? Shoot an email to binod@binodshankar.com with a short note (and a link to your LinkedIn page) as to why you think you should be a ‘Break Freer’.

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“What started of as a random breakfast idea is now evolving into a beautifull quarterly ritual. It feels amazing to be with a bunch of like-minded professionals; who engage in enriching conversations without the need to filter thoughts (no judgments at all), like to express opinions, seek answers and just have fun together”

“These are important topics that don’t usually get enough coverage or occupy much of our mental space ; To have the platform to reflect, listen, and discuss this openly with such a diverse and talented group of people is quite a privilege”.

“The atmosphere in the room was electrifying and full of positive energy. Each participant shared their journey, personal experiences, success stories, failures with learnings and answered questions posed by the group in a very transparent manner. The experience, wealth of knowledge, the humility, the authenticity and openness of the participants to contribute and provide feedback was really impressive. They actually held up the mirror so you could see the ‘real you’ as well as shared pointers on how you could do things differently to positively affect the outcome”.

“The ‘Break Free’ group is an eclectic group brought together by Binod Shankar. While it may seem like there may not be an obvious common thread or connection, all of us, individuals with different backgrounds, interests, skills, and perspectives come together to learn from one another and become better versions of ourselves”.
( Authentic member feedback)

Let's Get Real

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