Chirag Sheth
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| Born | August 29, 1999 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
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| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Website | a2zofmotivation |
Chirag Sheth (born 29 August 1999) is an Indian leadership speaker, author, mentor and philanthropist. Sheth is best known as the youngest leadership speaker and youngest motivational book author of the world. At the age of 14, he released his first book, Tales of Shri Jalaram Bapa, and when he was 18, he released another book, A2Z of Motivation, which, according to many, received recommendations from the top business professionals of the world.[1][2]
Born in Mumbai, Sheth started public speaking in 2017 on the topics of leadership, youth empowerment, and entrepreneurship. As of January 2020, his speaking sessions have been attended by well over 30,000 people.[3]
Noted for his adherence to people’s issues, he has created an intense focus on leadership speaking. At a very young age, Sheth has been able to build a long following for him on social media.[4]
In 2021, he was named in the LA Wire’s 30 Under 30 list.[5]
Early life and education
Chirag Sheth was born in a small suburb called Mulund in the city of Mumbai in India on August 29, 1999. He used to live in a family of 10 people, and every one of them has played a role in my success. He completed school from JJ Academy High School and Junior College. The dean and teachers at the school were also influential in his success.
He was a normal teenager with his share of ups and downs. His mom ensured that he always excelled in studies, resulting in over a hundred certificates from Spelling Bee, Abacus, Science Olympiads, etc. From a very young age, Sheth was inclined towards sports and becoming an athlete. He was the captain for his state in tug-of-war, and he was an award winner in the 100-meter sprint race.
In 2017, Sheth received a scholarship from the University of Toledo, where he completed his bachelor’s degree in business administration in finance and sales. He graduated with the honor of Summa Cum Laude in 2021.
Sheth was always intrigued by the idea of motivating and empowering people just to make this world a better place, and that’s how he started public speaking and writing.
Career
In 2016, at the age of 16, Sheth started his writing career and wrote his first book, Tales of Shri Jalaram Bapa. In 2018, he wrote his second book called A2Z of Motivation, which received recommendations from CEOs, directors, and over 15 senior business professionals all over the world. This book is also recommended by the former education minister of Maharashtra.[6]
Sheth started speaking at the age of 19 in 2017, and ever since, he has delivered more than 100 seminars on leadership, youth empowerment, and entrepreneurship to more than 30,000 people.[7]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sheth gained recognition as a leadership speaker and has delivered several counseling sessions. In 2020, Sheth started gaining some serious attention and he started taking his sessions all around the globe to help students and youth to focus and develop the skill sets to achieve financial independence and also to take greater responsibility for their family and society.
Awards and recognition
- Community Leader Award by the Government of Maharashtra.
- 2021 LA Wire’s 30 Under 30 list
Philanthrophy
Sheth has often stated his intention to help people. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he delivered more than 100 free counseling sessions to people who were suffering from mental health issues.
In 2020, Sheth started leading the world, consulting to help students and youth all over the globe develop the necessary skill set to prepare themselves for the future.
Bibliography
- Sheth, Yuvrag Paresh; Sheth, Chirag (2015). Tales of Shri Jalaram Bapa: Jalaram Bapa Ni Katha. True Life Tales of Shri Jalaram Bapa. These Are Real Life Short Stories of Shri Jalaram Bapa. These Are the Miracles Performed by Him. These Stories Are Passed on from Generations to Generations and Have Truely Blessed Mankind. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. ISBN 978-1-5085-1191-5. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- Sheth, Chirag. A2Z of Motivation. Himalaya Publishing House. ISBN 978-9352993390. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
Personal life
Sheth is an avid reader and his favorite authors are Peter Thiel, Simon Sinek, Gaur Gopal Das, Jim Collins, and Robert Kiyosaki. He is a huge technology enthusiast, and his hobbies include writing, going to the gym, and traveling. He also likes to go to the beach during his free time.
He personally idolizes billionaire investors Mark Cuban and Elon Musk. They motivate Sheth to get up and work harder every single day.
During different media interviews, Sheth has shared that he loves spending time with his family and friends, and he cherishes every moment that he gets with them.
References
- ↑ Marie, Sarah (1 December 2020). "Youngest Leadership Speaker in the World Chirag Sheth Shines Even During the Pandemic". New York Weekly. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ↑ "Chirag Sheth-Dare to Speak - Storiyaan : Stories That Inspire". storiyaan.com. 5 November 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ↑ Goel, Nishtha (20 July 2021). "Chirag Sheth, 21-Year-old changes World's thoughts on Leadership". The India Saga. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ↑ Team, Br (5 November 2020). "Interview with Chirag Sheth | Author | Youngest Leadership Speaker". BrilliantRead Media. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ↑ "LA Wire's 30 Under 30". LA Wire. 15 June 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ↑ Panchal, Parab (7 December 2019). ""Chirag Sheth"-The Motivation Factor of India". Medium. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
- ↑ "A Discussion on Leadership & Motivation - Chirag Sheth". Listen Notes. Retrieved 27 January 2022.