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Binod Shankar

CFA
CEO
Elevation FZE
Country or state 
United Arab Emirates
Available to 
Global
City 
Dubai
Fee 
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Languages 
English
Volunteer
No
Timezone 
Asia/Dubai

Personal Details

Bio

Let’s get one thing straight: Binod is not a motivational speaker. He hates the label—and for good reason. Those talks? Big on hype, light on substance. Binod’s keynotes are the opposite: sharp, practical, and packed with hard truths your audience needs to hear.

His style? Think real-world experience meets no-nonsense advice, with a shot of humor and adventure. Whether he’s tackling leadership, career pivots, or personal growth, Binod delivers insights that stick—and push people to act.

Binod brings serious credibility. He’s held leadership roles at KPMG, EY, and Nakheel, where he helped raise the world’s largest convertible Islamic bond. Later, he co-founded Genesis, a financial training firm he scaled and sold to Kaplan, a $2 billion global powerhouse.

He’s a Chartered Accountant, a CFA charterholder, and holds a Level 7 Coaching & Mentoring qualification from ILM. He’s also the author of Let’s Get Real: 42 Tips for the Stuck Manager, and a regular guest on Bloomberg and CNBC.

But Binod’s not all business. He’s a hardcore adventurer who’s summited 13 mountains across three continents (including Kilimanjaro and Elbrus), cycled punishing routes like Manali to Leh (463 km), and completed multiple marathons. His personal grit shows up in every talk.

What makes him different? He simplifies the complex, keeps it real, and leaves audiences fired up to make meaningful changes. No fluff. No clichés. Just impact.

Bottom line: If you’re after a keynote speaker who challenges, connects, and delivers practical value—Binod Shankar is your guy.

Current position (1)

CEO

Elevation FZE

Achievements (2)
Nominated for Business Leader of the Year (Male) in 2017
Summited 13 mountains across three continents.
Degrees (4)
Bachelor of Commerce
Govt Arts College
1985 to 1988
Audit, income tax, financial accounting, management accounting, corporate law, quants
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
1989 to 1992
Ethics, Investment Tools, Asset valuation, Portfolio Management
CFA Institute
2003 to 2005
ILM Level 7 certificate in Coaching and Mentoring
Institute of Learning and Management
2015 to 2018

Presentations

Presentations (11)
How To Get Unstuck

Values are your GPS, your foundational principles that influence every decision you make. Turns out it’s usually when you go through hell that you find out your values. The good news – you don’t have to go through all that. Binod presents this thought provoking, life transforming Value Discovery session with some actionable insights.

The Transmission Talk

Break silos, spark startup energy, and supercharge teamwork. In The Transmission Talk, managers face off in fun communication challenges, learn to share clear priorities, fail fast, and open up radical transparency. Walk away with simple, bold, down-to-earth tactics to boost real collaboration, slash stress, and ignite lasting innovation across the organization.

The Power of Anger

Anger isn’t all bad. In fact, when channelled correctly, it can be a game-changer. Binod shares how moments of burning anger pushed him from failure to success, proving there’s a superhero in each of us.

Shattering the Mold: The Journey from Silence to Influence

Women in business, finance, or politics still face massive challenges. Binod dives deep into the internal and external factors holding women back, and with brutal honesty offers insights and practical steps to winning at work and life.

The Future of Work

With AI encroaching on more human roles, is it Game Over for humanity? Binod explores the skills that will rise in demand and how leaders can stay relevant in an AI-driven world.

Take Charge to Take Off: Ten Strategies to Leverage Your Charter

Getting your CFA charter is just the start. Binod reveals the top strategies for standing out in a crowded market, finding your fit, and making a real impact in your career.

Personal Branding: How to Transform Your Career

Your personal brand is the key to visibility and career success. Binod has built both business and personal brands and he walks you through the practical steps of crafting a powerful personal brand.

Coaching Future Leaders

Too often, people are promoted to leadership roles they’re not ready for. Binod explains why this happens, where traditional approaches fail, and offers proven strategies to help young leaders thrive.

How to Win: Decoding Special Performance

From mountain peaks to career peaks, Binod breaks down the mindset and skills that lead to what he calls “Special Performance.” It’s all about pushing past limits, both physical and mental.

High Exposure: Lessons in Risk Management from the Mountains

In mountaineering, one wrong move can be deadly. Binod shares gripping stories from his high-altitude adventures, translating those lessons into actionable insights for managing risk in business.

The Transformation from CA to Leader

Many Chartered Accountants struggle to evolve into leadership roles. Binod outlines the key skills and mindset shifts required to lead effectively, drawing on his own transformation from CA to CEO.

Past talks (8)
How To Get Unstuck
Money Matters Forum
Dubai, UAE
September 7, 2024
How to Get Unstuck
CXO Genie
Dubai, UAE
February 27, 2025
Closing the gap for CA students
SICASA
Dubai
June 15, 2020
The Guide to CFA Success
CA Club India
Dubai
June 19, 2020
Closing the skills gap
CFA India Society
Dubai
October 16, 2019
Career options in Finance
Amity University
Dubai
May 11, 2020
From CAs to Leaders; the rewarding transformation
ICAI Abu Dhabi chapter
Dubai
May 15, 2020
Financial analysis in special situations
Virtual Finance Transformation Summit
Dubai
April 17, 2020
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  • Photos (1)
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CFA Financial Talent Summit on Closing the Skills Gap, Bangalore
CFA Financial Talent Summit on Closing the Skills Gap, Bangalore
High Exposure; Lessons in risk management
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Renowned coach, mentor and author Binod Shankar unveils inspirational career roadmap Let's Get Real

Books & Articles (14)

Let's Get Real
16Leaves,
2023
Accounting Scandals Revisited
Demystifying the numbers
A few myths about teaching debunked
Learn how to do finances if you want to be your own boss
There's something funny about this tale of two markets
Why the Libor banking scam matters so much and affects so many
Be sure to think twice before taking financial advice
Bank tests that put the stress on futility
How about a fair go for fair value reporting?
How bean counters became interesting
Financial analysis in special situations
The NMC Health Debacle: Four Red Flags?
To invest offshore or not?

Expertise (16)

Leadership
Education
Travel & Adventure
Skills & Trades
Health & Well-being
Authentic Leadership Skill gaps Soft Skills and Emotional Intelligence for Success Automation and the future of workforce Employability Career Advice Financial Literacy Climbing adventures building a brand Building a Business people management

Clients

Money Matters Forum
CXO Genie
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
Institute of Management Accountants
Indian Institute of Management - Lucknow

Reviews

Testimonials (6)
  • Binod is an exemplary speaker with the ability to turn a very complex subject into an easily digestible and enjoyable session. Our Entrepreneur Rising participants benefited greatly from his teachings and his expertise. His friendly style and personality allowed our participants to connect with him easily and benefit immensely from his teachings. I highly recommend Binod as a speaker and facilitator
    Mona Tavassoli
    Founder and CEO
    Mompreneurs Worldwide
    Verified
  • Binod is an amazing speaker. Got to experience his charisma first hand at the 2nd Financial Talent Summit in Bangalore. His presentation on "Bridging the Skills Gap" was really insightful. I could relate to so many areas of his personal story. His experience in overcoming challenges thrown at him over so many years and his insights into mountaineering - how it teaches you to embrace failure and yet keep on moving forward, would have motivated many individuals. Luckily for most for us, Binod is going to start a PodCast on the same topic so that his thought process could reach a much wider audience. Looking forward to many more amazing times Binod!!
    Nikhil Bansal, CFA
    Credit Analyst
    OakNorth
    Verified
  • Binod ran a session for our Group of HR Professionals entitled: "Coaching Your Future Leaders". His presentation was very insightful and interesting and was deemed 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 delivering an excellent presentation as he made sure that I am 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 J Galea
    Verified
  • 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 careers by increasing their influence at work and being more visible was really simple when you think of it in hindsight but not many make a conscious effort to do them.
    Eugene D’ Souza
    CFO
    Sony Middle East
    Women In Leadership
  • I attended Binod's session " Let's get unstuck " in Sept 2024. Binod is a no- nonsense guy. Honest and passionate in his work. Tough but realistic in goal setting. I highly recommend Binod for those who are bold enough to make a change to live their values to the fullest.
    Rashita Puthiya
    Senior Lecturer
    Middlesex University
  • Binod was an exceptional speaker. His session on "Finding Your Values" was truly inspiring and thought-provoking. Binod's ability to connect with the audience on a personal level was remarkable. His practical insights and real-world examples made the complex topic of values easily understandable and applicable. I highly recommend Binod as a speaker.
    Ritesh Singh
    Director
    Imarticus Education
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