Be Your Own Cheerleader

Be Your Own Cheerleader is the first book to help Asian and South Asian women self-advocate and self-promote in Corporate America.

The intention for Be Your Own Cheerleader is to help professional Asian and South Asian women—who have toggled between the two very different cultures of East and West—thrive in the workplace. When you are raised in the collective we, it is very difficult to make a name and place for yourself in the individual I. Not only are you unskilled in advocating for yourself, but you are also unsure of how to be proud of your work or accomplishments. Neelu Kaur’s analysis of various research is at the intersection of leadership and wellness, offering a cultural, psychological, and spiritual approach to rising as a leader while simultaneously addressing mental wellbeing.

This is the first book to help Asian and South Asian women succeed in the North American workplace. Be Your Own Cheerleader is divided into three sections: Cultural, Psychological, and Spiritual. Each section is designed to give Asian and South Asian women different tools in their toolkit to be their own cheerleader at work.

Author Biography

Neelu Kaur is a facilitator, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Executive Coach, and Burnout Management Specialist. She holds a bachelor’s degree from New York University Stern School of Business and a master’s degree in social and organizational psychology from Columbia University and is a certified NLP Master Practitioner from the NLP Center of New York. Neelu has fifteen years of experience specializing in adult learning and leadership development in large organizations ranging from financial services and consulting to the tech industry. She is a certified yoga instructor, Ayurveda specialist, and an Ericksonian-trained hypnotherapist focused on bringing mindfulness and stress management practices to individuals, teams, and organizations. Neelu and her extensive book collection reside in Forest Hills, Queens, New York.