Where we are now
- Video auditions and jury review — completed.
- Online Semi-Finals for the Top 25 — completed 18th & 19th July 2026.
- Grand Finale for the Top 10 — live in Mumbai on 9th August 2026.
Grand Finale · 9th August 2026 · Mumbai Top 10
Finalists Announced — Semi-Finals Complete
Leaders Beyond Title
World's first powerspeaking championship for corporate leaders and entrepreneurs.
The countdown to the Grand Finale has begun.
Witness India's biggest Speaking Championship for senior leaders and entrepreneurs live on stage — the Grand Finale takes place on 9th August 2026 in Mumbai, the city where dreams come true.
Your Story. Your Voice. Your Spotlight.
Pre-registrations for PowerSpeak 2027 are now officially open!
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Season 1 Winners
PowerSpeak Championship 2026 Winners & Finalists
Crowned live on stage in Mumbai on 9th August 2026. Honoring the extraordinary leaders who inspired the nation with their powerful voices.
🥈 1st Runner Up
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[Designation / Company]
Silver Trophy Winner & Top 10 Grand Finalist
🏆 CHAMPION 2026
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Winner of the PowerSpeak Championship India 2026 Trophy & Executive Coaching Grant
🥉 2nd Runner Up
[2nd Runner-Up Name]
[Designation / Company]
Bronze Trophy Winner & Top 10 Grand Finalist
Why PowerSpeak
Initiative of Yukti Kapoor Mehandiratta, India's leading transformational leadership coach and public speaking enthusiast, keynote and TEDX speaker to bring the best voices together
PowerSpeak Championship India 2026 is built for leaders who want their message to travel beyond slides and status updates. The journey from a free nomination to a national spotlight is now nearly complete — jury review and online semi-finals are behind us, and the Top 10 are headed to the Grand Finale in Mumbai.
Whether you are cheering on a finalist or want to witness the energy in person, this is the moment the whole season has been building toward. Seats for the live audience are limited.
Become part of a stage where
- Experience becomes influence.
- Voices create impact.
- Leaders become unforgettable Speakers.
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About Yukti Kapoor Mehandiratta
Yukti Kapoor Mehandiratta
- Transformational leadership coach
- Award-winning entrepreneur,
- Founder of and CEO of SBY Academy
- Powerful speaker
- Economic Times Most Inspiring Woman Leader 2025
- Most Influential Woman 2024,
- Rashtriya Abhiman Puraskar 2023
CONTEST GUIDE
How PowerSpeak 2026 Has Unfolded
The Grand Finale is here!
Live in Mumbai today — 9th August 2026.
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Step 1: Registration
Speakers registered for free and received timelines, guidelines, and the link for their first-round video submission.
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Step 2: 3-Minute Leadership Video
Entrants submitted a 3-minute video (English or Hindi) on the theme "What makes you unique?", reviewed by the jury for the Semi-Finals shortlist.
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Step 3: Online Semi-Finals
The Top 25 semi-finalists presented live online in front of the jury on 18th and 19th July 2026. Ten exceptional voices were selected to advance.
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Step 4: Grand Finale in Mumbai
The Top 10 finalists take the stage live on 9th August 2026 in Mumbai, in front of an international jury and a curated audience of senior leaders. Don't miss it — reserve your seat now.
The Journey So Far
From audition to the Mumbai stage
3-Minute Video Auditions — completed
Global Online Semi-Finals for Top 25 —
completed 18th & 19th July 2026
Grand Finale for Top 10 — Mirador Hotel, Mumbai | 9th August
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The road behind them
- Senior leaders and entrepreneurs who put their story on the line
- 25 semi-finalists who presented live online in front of the jury
- 10 finalists chosen to represent the very best of this season
What happens on 9th August
- Venue: Mirador Hotel, Mumbai
- Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (IST)
- The Top 10 finalists take the stage in front of an international jury.
- One champion crowned PowerSpeak Champion India 2026.
- A curated audience of senior leaders will be present — seats are limited.
- Choose your Silver or Gold Pass now to witness the finale live.
What Winners Get
Recognition on India's biggest speaking stage
Prizes & visibility
- PowerSpeak Champion India 2026 Trophy
- On-Stage Spotlight in Front of International Professional Jury and Live Audience
- Personalised showreel covering your Grand Finale Speech
- Professional pictures and headshots for all winners
- Certificate of Achievement for Top 10 finalists
- Exclusive Podcast with Coach Yukti Kapoor Mehandiratta
- Exclusive Feature Post on Linked In
- Personal Branding & Global Visibility
- Lifetime Connections & Transformational Growth
Be there for the moment
The Top 10 finalists have earned their place on the Grand Finale stage. Pre-Register for 2027 now to watch it live in Mumbai on 9th August 2026, or follow along for updates as the countdown continues.
Limited live-audience seats remain — once they're gone, they're gone. Secure yours today.
Keynote
This Year's Keynote Speaker
A voice you already know — live on the PowerSpeak stage on 9th August.
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Keynote
Vijay Vikram Singh
The Voice Behind Bigg Boss
Renowned voice artist, actor, and motivational speaker, Vijay Vikram Singh is best known as the iconic voice of Bigg Boss. His powerful narration has become one of the most recognizable voices in Indian television.
As an accomplished actor, he has delivered memorable performances in acclaimed web series including The Family Man, Mirzapur, Farzi, Special Ops, The Railway Men, and several other OTT productions.
Through his keynote, Vijay shares inspiring lessons on communication, confidence, personal branding, resilience, and the power of finding your authentic voice—drawing from his remarkable journey from a corporate career to becoming one of India's most recognized voice artists.
Grand Finale
Meet the Top 10 Finalists
One stage. Ten voices. One champion. These are the finalists who made it through the online Semi-Finals on 18th & 19th July.
Aastha Tatia
Happiness Coach
Sumit Puri
CEO, Zenvive Wellness
Soummyaditya Baral
Quality Manager, Amazon
Naveen Singhania
Business Owner
Ameya Pradhan
Business Coach
Sameer Narad
Peak Performance Coach
Richa Agarwal
Founder & CEO, Image360byricha
Archana Birnale
Public Speaking Coach
Raksha Karpoor
Communication Expert
Dr. Megha Bansal
Neuro-Leadership Coach
Curated & hosted by SBY Academy
Your Host, MCs & Jury
The voices guiding the room and judging the stage on 9th August.
Host
Yukti Kapoor Mehandiratta
Founder & CEO, SBY Academy
India's Transformational Leadership Coach
India's Transformational Leadership Coach
MCs
KV Premraj
Independent Director, Leadership Trainer
Deepali Konchady
General Manager, Vodafone Idea Limited
Priya Darshini
Principal & Trainer, Indus Valley International School, Telangana
Juries
Satish Shenoy
Independent Director, Ex L&T and Aditya Birla Group
Tanvi Bhatt
Founder, Tanvi Bhatt International
Rohit Wahi
Ex-CEO, FirstRand Bank
Look Ahead
Pre-Register for PowerSpeak Championship 2027
Season 1 (2026) has officially concluded. Pre-register below to receive early access, nomination guidelines, and priority audition notifications for PowerSpeak 2027!
More opportunities
Beyond the trophy
Even if you're joining as an audience member, the Grand Finale connects you with leaders who take communication seriously—and finalists gain assets they can reuse for years.
Community & learning
- A Grand Finale designed for real audience and jury presence
- Peers, coaches, and jury perspectives that sharpen your leadership narrative
- Invite friends and family to learn from finalists and experience the energy of the room
Visibility that travels with you
- Showreel, portraits, and social features you can leverage for your personal brand
- Podcast and LinkedIn spotlight to reach audiences outside the live event
- A credible national championship credential for senior leaders and entrepreneurs
Proof & energy
Moments that show unique voices in action
Speaker highlights, backstage preparation, jury conversations, and finalist moments from the journey so far.
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PowerSpeak Championship India 2026
Watch the official message—then reserve your seat for the Grand Finale live in Mumbai on 9th August 2026.
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The Journey
Key dates
3-Minute Video Audition — completed · Global Online Semi-Finals for Top 25 — completed 18th & 19th July 2026 · Grand Finale for Top 10 — Mumbai | 9th August 2026
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3-Minute Video Audition
Speakers submitted their 3-minute video auditions for jury review.
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18th and 19th July 2026Done
Global Online Semi-Finals for Top 25
The Top 25 semi-finalists presented live online — Zoom, 18th and 19th July 2026. The Top 10 finalists were selected.
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9th August 2026Completed
Grand Finale for Top 10 — Mumbai
The Top 10 finalists take the stage live in Mumbai on 9th August 2026. Seats for the live audience are limited — reserve yours now.
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Testimonials
Leaders and professionals on how Coach Yukti Kapoor Mehandiratta and the Executive Public Speaking Program at SBY Academy strengthened their communication, presence, and influence.
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Coach Yukti's Executive Public Speaking Program completely transformed the way I communicate my vision and pitch my business. I started attracting high-value clients, closing deals faster, and confidently positioning myself as a premium brand in my industry.
Naveen Sighania · Entrepreneur
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Working in the IT industry, I always preferred letting my work speak for itself — but Coach Yukti's Executive Public Speaking Program helped me communicate my ideas with greater influence and confidence. It enhanced my executive presence, improved stakeholder interactions, and opened new growth opportunities within my corporate journey.
Agnideep · IT professional
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As an HR professional, communication is at the heart of everything I do — and Coach Yukti's Executive Public Speaking Program helped me elevate it to a whole new level. I now lead conversations, presentations, and employee interactions with greater confidence, influence, and executive presence.
Indhiran · HR professional
Your Story. Your Voice. Your Spotlight.
The Top 10 finalists of India's biggest Speaking Championship for senior leaders and entrepreneurs take the stage live at Mirador Hotel, Mumbai on 9th August 2026. Don't miss it — seats are limited.
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The Grand Finale is live in Mumbai on 9th August 2026, where the Top 10 finalists compete in front of an international jury and a curated audience.