“When I was 12, I began helping my parents with household chores and working in the fields in our village, Keshavaram, near Hyderabad. My interest in psychology grew from interacting with various people.
Born into an agricultural family, we faced financial challenges, prompting me to assist my parents early on. Our village school only went up to class 7, but I loved studying. Daily, I’d walk over 6 kilometers each way to attend school. Despite our financial struggles, my parents supported my decision to pursue further education. We moved to Hyderabad during my intermediate years. To support my family, I took on odd jobs, from being a newspaper boy to driving an auto rickshaw.
My fascination with human behavior led me to pursue a Master’s degree in Psychology from Osmania University. I wanted to share my knowledge, so I founded IMPACT Free Training for Unemployed Youth in 1996, providing free training to unemployed youth.
Through my work, I’ve seen many students suffer from stress and peer pressure, often due to negative parenting. I believe parents should practice acceptance and reject societal stereotypes. Our society must promote mental well-being by listening to and accepting individuals, especially family members.
My passion for career guidance has driven me to conduct over 5,000 training programs for the corporate sector and student community. I am recognized as a certified trainer from JCI Training, Chesterfield, USA, and have received numerous awards.
I’ve authored several books and have been a trainer for over thirty years. As a professional Motivational Speaker, HR Trainer, Management Thinker, Leadership Trainer, author, and Corporate Trainer, the programs I initiated have benefited several lakhs of people.
I always tell people: Never give up on your dreams and remember that you are not alone. Together, we can create a society that values mental well-being, acceptance, and love. Accept yourself, your family, and your peers. Let’s build a brighter future for ourselves and future generations.”
- Gampa Nageshwar Rao, Motivational Speaker and Trainer