At BrilliantRead Media, we always strive to bring meaningful and powerful stories from India and around the world to empower and motivate our growing community. As part of this endeavour, we invited Hema Yadav for an exclusive interview with us. Hema is a Soft Skills Trainer, Psychologist, Parenting & Life Coach and an Influencer. Let’s learn more about her background, journey and her advice for our community!
Excerpts from our exclusive interview with Hema:
Could you please talk us through your background and your journey?
My professional journey spans more than 1 decade. I started my professional journey in corporate, then was a teacher for ISC students in School, became a lecturer in college, then started my own preschool, Child psychologist, Counsellor, Soft skill trainer, Parenting Coach, Life Coach, ETC.
I did my bachelor’s in commerce, a master’s in administration, a Post-graduate Diploma in International Business, Child Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Certified Soft Skill Trainer, Certified Parenting Coach, and Certified Life Coach.
I am a lifelong learner and would love to spread my knowledge to people who are in need and get them out of their struggles, and help them lead a happy life. I have helped many Parents, Council many clients and have seen great transformation in their life. I am a soft skills Trainer.
How did you discover your passion?
First of all, I would like to thank my Parents for being strict and not giving me what I needed in life when expected, it may look strange, but that’s the fact. As I saw all the toughness in my childhood, I grew up strong and started introspecting myself from childhood, and to have a helping hand, I chose Spirituality, which imbibed in me very naturally.
Whenever I was at home, I used to be alone, where I got the opportunity to know more about myself, which helped me to spend a good time with me. There is a saying If you know the internal world of oneself, it is easy to know the outer world. This truly helped in my life.
I was a dancer, athlete, and Artist, but my parents did not know about it, where all my dance costumes were sponsored by my friends. MY parents never let me join extracurricular but only let me study and give money for it. Only after marriage do I take out all the hidden medals and certificates which is so close to me. I’m a strong, built person, where no storm can hit me. After marriage, I got back all the freedom which was needed in my life. Now, by the grace of God, my life is in fast mode.
Despite the challenges, what keeps you going when things get tough?
From childhood to date, my life has been a roller coaster. I have travelled through all the struggles in life, and every struggle has taught me a new lesson, and every lesson was a stepping stone to success. It has made me a strong person from within, and this is the secret of my life.
Struggle, failure, pain, and worry are all the paths which we need to cross to reach success. Now I’m in a state where every problem which comes my way I take as a challenge with ease and overcome and reach success.
What are the three most important lessons you have learned in your life?
The three most important lessons in my life are:
1) Purpose is the strongest fuel – When things get hard, the only thing that truly keeps me moving is reconnecting with why I began. A clear sense of purpose anchors me through uncertainty and chaos.
2) Growth comes wrapped in discomfort – The toughest moments have often turned out to be the greatest opportunities for growth. I’ve learned to stop avoiding discomfort and instead ask, “What is this here to teach me?”
3) Consistency beats intensity – It’s not the big, bold efforts once in a while—it’s the small, persistent steps every day that lead to transformation. Even when motivation fades, discipline and small wins make the difference.
In your opinion, what are the keys to success?
Every person who reaches success goes through a lot of hardship, hard work, consistency and will be dedicated and focused. Success is never easy; every life is different, and every successful person goes through a lot of hardship.
According to me, consistency is the key to success; no matter what comes my way, I keep on going. Today, I feel I have just touched 30% of success in life, still 70% is in my path, where I need to put more effort to reach that success.
What advice would you give students and young professionals who want to have a successful career?
With my knowledge of life, I would like to just tell young professionals and students. Be urself and never lose your identity, be consistent in whatever you are doing. Focus on your goals, set a goal and follow the path to reach that success.
Last but not least, what about your journey makes it satisfying/exciting?
My Journey of life is very unique and interesting, where I have seen and experienced many things. I’m a person who enjoys whatever I do. Wherever I am, I spread knowledge and energy.
I feel energy is everything. I feel satisfied in my life and have a lot of gratitude to this universe, where it has always taken me on the right path, and my values of life are always secured and safeguarded.
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