Mohan is a keynote speaker, coach, and a “recovering CEO.” Above all, he is a proud father, husband, son, brother, friend, and a committed challenger to the status quo. Mohan is the founder of Harmonious Leadership, a movement to rewrite the rules for leadership and social change.
Mohan earned the nickname of the “Batman of Social Impact,” as an executive leader by day and keynote speaker + hip-hop artist by night. Throughout his career, Mohan has supported local and national organizations in orchestrating sustainable transformation and systems change for education, civic engagement, racial equity, and social justice. He leans on his first-generation immigrant roots, understanding the power of identity, culture, and social innovation and the power this trifecta has to move people, money, resources, and policies in pursuit of justice.
Harmonious Leadership asks “what if” by breaking down the false choice between wellbeing and performance – an antiquated leadership ideology that inhibits people and organizations from advancing their boldest social impact ideas. Mohan delivers impactful keynotes that redefine leadership and organizations, ignites action, and equips leaders with practical tools. He also consults with organizations to transform their culture and operations, and coaches leaders to achieve a harmonious balance between doing their best and feeling their best.
Prior to launching Harmonious Leadership, Mohan served as the CEO of Our Turn, a national, youth-led movement working to close the opportunity gaps for young people. Our Turn built a culture marked by wellbeing, growth, and fulfillment, and at a national level, the organization trained over 250 students across 35 states and secured the endorsement of 20+ organizations in support of the groundbreaking Student Agenda. Mohan also worked full-time and in partnership roles with leading organizations including Procter & Gamble, Teach For America, The World Economic Forum, LearnerStudio, Nationswell, The Mission Continues, and more. Mohan and his teams have impacted thousands of students, young professionals, philanthropists, and corporate leaders across the globe, strengthening organizational culture, building leadership pipelines, and launching award winning social impact programs.
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As a nonprofit leader, Mohan was awarded the “40 Under 40 Rising Star” by New York Nonprofit Media and a “Next Generation Leader” by the Human Services Council. Mohan’s keynote talks and thought leadership have been featured by ESPN, Fast Company, Stanford Social Innovation Review, New York University, Good is the New Cool, Fordham University, Net Impact, Penn State University, Synergos Institute, the University of San Diego, and more.
Inspired by the Dalai Lama’s words, “Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively,” Mohan remains dedicated to his mission of courageously reimagining what it takes for executive leaders to harmonize and thrive in their personal and professional lives. Mohan is better recognized as “joyfully serious,” embodying a unique duality of troublemaking as an act of changing paradigms and holding deep care for work culture and community culture.