Sakthivel Thevar - Professional Keynote Speaker and Industry Expert
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    Sakthivel Thevar

    Expert in Elite Performance - Speaker and Coach

    Airborne Ranger and Ironman triathlete with 25 years of experience

    4.8
    Singapore
    English

    Speaking Topics

    The Entrepreneurial Leader’s Edge – NLP Strategies to Think Bigger, Lead Smarter, and Perform Stronger

    Inspiration and Motivation

    Synopsis

    Technical skills alone no longer guarantee success in today’s volatile workplace—leaders need mental agility, influence, and resilience. In this session, Sakthi shares his battle-tested lessons from military, triathlon, and financial leadership, blending them with science-backed NLP tools. Participants learn to dismantle limiting beliefs, reframe stress, and lead with presence. Through the Triple M Framework, leaders develop clear mission alignment, upgrade their mindset, and master daily micro-habits for growth. With actionable NLP tools for communication and trust-building, this keynote delivers more than insight—it’s a reset that empowers every attendee to show up as a stronger, smarter, more influential leader.

    Target Audience

    Mid- to senior-level leaders, High-potential managers, Entrepreneurs, and Team leads

    Key Benefits

    Reframe limiting beliefs and shift from reactive to proactive leadership using NLP strategies. Design a personalized growth blueprint with the Triple M Framework—Mission, Mindset, Mastery—for daily improvement. Master influence and resilience skills to build trust, motivate teams, and perform at elite levels.

    Outline

    Rewire Your Leadership Mindset with NLP Discover how elite leaders train their minds to handle pressure, using NLP-based strategies to transform self-doubt and stress into clarity and intentional leadership. Activate the Triple M Framework for Daily Growth Use Mission, Mindset, and Mastery to create a personal blueprint—aligning purpose with performance through practical micro-habits and reflection. Influence with Precision and Lead with Resilience Upgrade your communication toolkit, master rapport-building, and learn to bounce back quickly from setbacks—fostering trust and consistent results in any environment.

    The Change Mindset – Embracing Change as a Catalyst for Growth

    Inspiration and Motivation

    Synopsis

    Change can feel unsettling—especially for those who’ve invested years building a legacy. This keynote redefines disruption as a catalyst for personal and professional growth. Through relatable stories, a science-backed mindset model, and the Triple M Framework, participants learn to recognize and reframe resistance, align personal purpose with evolving goals, and adopt micro-habits for adaptability. Instead of waiting for change to pass, leaders are equipped to create momentum and confidence through practical tools like “Reframe the Narrative,” the Daily Reset Question, and the 1% Shift Rule. The session’s goal: Make change not just manageable, but meaningful.

    Target Audience

    Senior professionals, Long-tenured employees, Managers, and Supervisors

    Key Benefits

    Reframe resistance by understanding the personal roots of change anxiety and using self-awareness to create momentum. Master the Triple M Framework—Mission, Mindset, Mastery—to align purpose with adaptability and break through limiting beliefs. Walk away with actionable micro-habits and tools to turn disruption into daily progress and sustained positive change.

    Outline

    From Stuck to Shift – Understand Change Resistance Internally Explore the roots of resistance and how fear, need for control, and uncertainty show up at work. Learn how empathy and self-awareness enable professionals to lay the foundation for lasting mindset transformation. The Triple M Framework – Shift Mindset, Build Daily Momentum Use Mission, Mindset, and Mastery to realign purpose, reframe blocks, and foster progress. This model helps participants embrace adaptability through clear intent and consistent small actions. Tools for Today – Practical Ways to Embrace Change Now Leave with the “Reframe the Narrative” technique, the Daily Reset Question, and the 1% Shift Rule—easy-to-use tools for making change less overwhelming and more achievable.

    The Mental Edge – Unlocking Elite Performance and a Thriving Workplace Under Pressure

    Inspiration and Motivation

    Synopsis

    Pressure is a constant in today’s workplace, yet most leaders lack the mental fitness to manage it. In this high-impact keynote, a former Airborne Ranger and Ironman triathlete introduces the Triple M Framework—Mission, Mindset, and Mastery—honed in the world’s most demanding environments. This isn’t about empty hype or generic wellness tips. Attendees will walk away with real, measurable tools to clarify purpose, regulate stress, and build daily habits for mental toughness. For organizations seeking resilient, high-performing teams who thrive—not just survive—under pressure, this session delivers clarity, confidence, and consistent results.

    Target Audience

    Corporate leaders, Managers, Entrepreneurs, Business owners, and Professionals

    Key Benefits

    Learn to clarify personal and team mission to maintain focus amidst chaos and rising demands. Master mental reframing techniques to transform stress into strength for peak performance. Build daily performance habits that boost mental toughness and sustain consistent excellence.

    Outline

    Mission Over Mayhem – Clarify Purpose, Cut Through Workplace Chaos Discover how a clearly defined mission serves as a compass in chaos. Learn strategies to avoid burnout, align with personal and organizational values, and drive forward with confidence—even when demands intensify. Stress Into Strength – Reframe Pressure for Peak Performance Leverage combat-tested reframing techniques to turn stress from an obstacle into a performance advantage. Gain tools for emotional regulation and composure in high-stakes moments, so pressure fuels productivity. Micro Wins Daily – Build Habits That Boost Mental Toughness Small, consistent wins lead to sustained excellence. Implement daily rituals like the “Do It Better” rule to sharpen focus, increase consistency, and create a bulletproof mindset for 1% improvement every day.

    Breakthrough Moments: Turning Failures into Success

    Inspiration and Motivation

    Synopsis

    Success isn’t a straight line—breakthroughs often come disguised as failures. This action-focused keynote arms participants with the Triple M Strategy: Mission, Mindset, and Mastery. Learn how to set audacious yet clear goals, break them into measurable steps, and maintain relentless clarity of purpose. Discover how to reframe failures as stepping stones, cultivate emotional self-awareness, and adopt a growth mindset. Finally, master the art of skill refinement through analysis, innovation, and continuous development. Leave with practical tools to transform setbacks into launchpads and create a personal playbook for lasting success.

    Target Audience

    Sales professionals, High-performers, Business leaders and Teams

    Key Benefits

    Define a clear, purpose-driven mission with actionable, measurable steps. Embrace failures as learning opportunities by fostering a growth-oriented mindset and resilience. Identify skill gaps and continuously refine mastery to achieve consistent high performance.

    Outline

    Define Your Mission – Breakthroughs Start with Clarity and Action Dare to think big and set bold, purpose-driven goals. Learn to break your mission into actionable, measurable steps that drive focus and performance. Design Your Mindset – Turn Failures into Growth Opportunities Shift your perspective to view failures as learning moments. Cultivate self-awareness and adopt a growth-oriented mindset that fuels resilience and consistent progress. Refine Your Mastery – Innovate and Excel Through Continuous Improvement Identify skill gaps through honest reflection. Stay agile with industry trends and use setbacks as opportunities to experiment, innovate, and develop creative mastery.

    About

    Sakthi Thevar is a high-performance leadership coach and keynote speaker, recognized for his unique blend of battlefield, boardroom, and endurance sport experience. With over 25 years of leadership—including 15 in financial advisory—Sakthi translates lessons from military service, entrepreneurship, and Ironman triathlons into practical frameworks for elite performance and adaptability. As an NLP Master Practitioner and LIMRA-certified moderator, he specializes in mindset reprogramming and resilience for teams navigating change fatigue and legacy beliefs. Sakthi has earned industry honors including Top Recruitment Leader and FSMA Singapore Management Awards. He is a sought-after speaker and trainer, delivering impactful keynotes for Zurich, Takaful, FSMA, and Great Eastern, and hosting leadership development programs like The Game Changer Channel. His sessions inspire lasting transformation for organizations seeking breakthrough results.

    Unique Selling Point

    Battlefield to Boardroom Experience

    From Airborne Ranger to Ironman triathlete to sales leader, Sakthi brings over 25 years of leadership under pressure with clients ranging from financial leaders to global insurance firms.

    Award-Winning Sales Leader

    Sakthi has earned honors including Top Recruitment Leader (2023), MDRT qualifications, and FSMA Singapore Management Awards—demonstrating consistent excellence in high-performance environments.

    Trusted Industry Voice

    He has delivered keynotes for Zurich, Takaful, and FSMA, moderated LIMRA courses, and hosted Great Eastern’s Game Changer Channel, earning respect as a credible trainer and performance coach.

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    Client Testimonials

    Inspiring and motivating, that is what comes to mind if I describe Sakthi's performance in his recent talk titled ‘Achieving Elite Performance for Leaders’

    Inspiring and motivating, that is what comes to mind if I describe Sakthi's performance in his recent talk titled ‘Achieving Elite Performance for Leaders’, conducted for Malaysia Aviation Group specifically for MASwings in Sabah and Sarawak. We thoroughly enjoyed the session and it became the topic of the day for us! His passion and energy is obviously his strength as he captures the audience with his inspiring stories!​

    - MELISSA CROCKER​

    Senior Executive, Human Capital​ at Malaysian Aviation Group​

    His methodology and coaching sessions have brought great value to my leadership development journey.

    It was a great honour to be coached by Sakthi. His methodology and coaching sessions have brought great value to my leadership development journey. I enjoyed every coaching session and he will go the extra mile to ensure that you are comfortable and feel welcomed, and make sure that everything is put into practice.​

    - VY NGUYEN​

    COO and Head of Delivery​ at Cloud Kinetics Vietnam​

    Fantastic content, good case studies shared, and practical solutions to achieving lasting success.

    Mr Sakthi participated in Biomed Global Learning Festival as a guest speaker. His topic presentation was ‘Achieving Elite Performance for Desired Results in the Workplace.’ Fantastic content, good case studies shared, and practical solutions to achieving lasting success. Biomed Global looks forward to more collaboration with Mr Sakthi on people development ​ workshops and coaching sessions.​

    - LOO LEAP HAN​

    Group Head of Talent Management​ at Biomed Global​

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