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    1:1 Virtual Mentorship from Award Winning TV Journalist, Anchor, Podcast Host, Public Speaking & Communication Coach Mridu Bhandari. Seek professional coaching in areas like public speaking, executive presence and leadership communication.

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    Small batches of people who learn public speaking, communication, executive presence and soft skills live from Mridu Bhandari. This is your safe space to learn and practice skills & find your peer group!

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    Content that offers you career growth guidance. Head over to Mentorleap Studio to check it out! If you are a creator, sign up to collaborate.

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Upcoming Bootcamps & Cohorts | 2026

  • Speak with Impact - Junior Cohort 1 | Jan 2026

    SWIJ is a uniquely designed programme that is structured to help kids aged 9-14 years excel at public speaking and stage presence. It’s a 2-month cohort based live learning programme with fun, games, missions, badges and more!

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  • 2-Day Speak with Impact Online Bootcamp 20-21st Feb 2026 | 7-9 pm IST | 9:30-11:30 am EST

    Learn how to talk with confidence, clarity and authority at the modern, diverse and global workplace. Get deep insights into influencing key stakeholders with your words, body language and voice. Get set for your next promotion or leadership role!

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  • Speak with Impact Cohort 8 | March 2026

    Master Public Speaking & Powerful Communication to influence any kind of audience with confidence and clarity over 8 weeks. Join award winning TV journalist Mridu Bhandari every week for 1.5 hours in live online sessions, become a master speaker in 2 months!

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Bootcamps & Cohorts have Virtual Live sessions with Industry Mentors

Bootcamps are one-time tasters, Cohorts are the full 7-course meal in a 5-star!

Connect, collaborate & learn with peers from the comfort of your home

Cohorts have 1.5 hour sessions twice a week, 12 hours of learning per cohort, engaging exercises, live demos & discussions

Small cohorts ensure personalised attention and interactive sessions

Speak with Impact - Cohort 8

Glossophobia or the fear of public speaking is the #1 fear in the world. Death comes a close second! The good news is that it’s a learnable skill. That racing heart, those sweaty palms, butterflies in the tummy and the fear of failure can all be managed. Those nerves before a high stakes client presentation, the stammer, the blanking out, the rambling - can all be eliminated. You only need the right tools, techniques and frameworks, precise feedback and consistent practice. With all this, ANYONE can speak with impact. This Cohort will equip you to master public speaking & powerful communication!

Starts March 2026

Every Saturday from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm IST for 8 Saturdays!

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Mentor: Mridu Bhandari, Senior Journalist, Television Anchor, Podcast Host, Live Events Host, Master Storyteller and Founder & Chief Mentor, Mentorleap

Mode: Online (Live Video)

Suitable for: Working Professionals, Entrepreneurs, Media Spokespersons, C-suite leaders

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Learn from someone who talks on TV and writes as well! Ms Mridu Bhandari has 20+ years of experience in content (strategy, creation and marketing) and has worked with brands like BBC London, Forbes India, CNBC-TV18, Moneycontrol and CNN-News18. She anchors big-ticket live events, moderates panel discussions, writes for television and digital platforms and is adept at all things content! She is the creative brain behind many well known content marketing campaigns on Indian news television platforms and is an experienced mentor and teacher in public speaking, journalism and writing domains. She was one of India’s youngest awardees for the Ramnath Goenka Awards for Excellence in Journalism in 2007 and is a Chevening Scholar of the 2021-22 cohort. She is an alumnus of University College London, Asian College of Journalism, Chennai and Sri Venkateswara College, New Delhi.

Cohort Testimonials

  • Thank you, Mridu!! It was a great learning experience. Because of your step-by-step approach to effective public speaking now it looks achievable. Apart from the excellent teaching you also taught us some of the important leadership skills like being accommodative and considerate, taking everybody forward together etc. Effective communication is probably the single most important skill in life and I am sure these learnings will help all of us to do better in our lives. Thank you once again. And wish you all the very best for your endeavors.

    Sujit, Startup Advisor, Pune

  • Extremely grateful and thankful to Mridu for a wonderful learning session . You are a great mentor, learnt so many things and tips that we often ignore unknowingly. The knowledge that you possess in different streams is really worth it. There were so many things learnt during the sessions with you and all others from the group. Each module has its own uniqueness. Though missed the last two sessions due to some prior commitments. I always look forward for your interactive sessions Really wish to always be a part of this nicely knitted and penned down thoughts. Thank you so much everyone and best wishes always!

    Sunaina, Homemaker, Noida

  • I would like to thank Mridu Bhandari for coming up with this wonderful training to speak effectively! Overall I loved the content discussed during the live classes and the exercises (hell yeahhh!) Thanks Mridu Bhandari for being a wonderful coach! Looking forward to meeting you in person!

    Jigar, Working Professional, Mumbai

  • Thanks Mridu. Wonderful cohort this was! As promised, I will have my brother enroll soon for the next :) Thank you to everyone who gave me feedback! May we all be the best version of us on stage 😎

    Adhyuth, Working Professional, Bengaluru

  • Thank you Mridu, for being a great Mentor . Learning with you and under your guidance was a delight . Will surely stay in touch and be connected with you and all members of this group. Wishing you and All in group peace and comfort all your way! Thanks and Kind Regards.

    Leena, Homemaker, Noida

  • Thank you Mridu Ma'am! You have given me the opportunity to be part of this cohort. It was wonderful to be a part of this cohort. I learnt many things, which will help me to go ahead in my business with more confidence.

    Ajay, Entrepreneur, Delhi

Why should you join our Cohorts?

  • Soft skills like public speaking, storytelling and writing enhance your career growth potential by at least 10X

  • Learn a critical skill in a fun manner from a global industry leader who has experienced it all

  • Overcome stage fright & leave a lasting impression through the Public Speaking course

  • Master the art of storytelling and capture hearts with words through the Content Writing course

  • All courses have small batches with personalised attention to each learner

  • Join a supportive community of like-minded learners for life

FAQs

  • Mentorleap is a career acceleration platform for working professionals and Founders built on the 3 Cs of Conversations, Cohorts & Content!

    Conversations are for helping professionals seek 1:1 mentoring from TV Journalist, Anchor & Public Speaking & Communication Coach Mridu Bhandari.

    Cohorts offer online skill development in live classrooms with learners from across the globe.

    Content helps you gain knowledge and insights to accelerate your professional growth.

  • At present Mentorleap is only offering 1:1 video interactions of 45 minutes each between mentees and industry leaders. Additional 10 minutes are offered in case of technical glitches.

  • The mentor is your professional sounding board and is happy to answer any career related questions. Some examples:

    What kind of entry level jobs can I get in the media?

    Should I get a Master's degree first or will work experience help me more at this point?

    What kind of a starting salary should I ask for? Can freshers negotiate with recruiters?

    How can I stand out in front of a recruiter especially if my college is not an A-list brand name?

    How can I fast track my growth and ensure I reach middle management in the next 5 years?

    Are there any tips you have for managing toxic bosses and workplace politics?

    What will jobs of the future look like in my chosen industry? What skills do I need for these?

    What kind of courses or certifications are necessary for me to outshine competitors?

  • Our cohorts are small online batches of skill development where learners from different fields get together to upskill themselves in a safe and non-judgemental space. Think of it as an immersive, engaging and highly interactive classroom with classmates from around the world. Cohorts are taught live by renowned industry leaders, include all learning material and a certificate of successful completion.

  • Mentorleap Studio is our content creation arm that offers you free articles, blogs and in future will offer videos, podcasts, series and more to help accelerate your career journey!