Official SXSW speaker, author, and actress Neelam Patel uses storytelling & poetry to invite audiences to sink into the imperfect middle, instead of glamorizing any “before” & “after” in her signature talk, The Messy Middle Awakening. The light is not at the end of the tunnel - it’s in the messy, complicated, vulnerable middle. Neelam sets the tone for belonging and connection. Be prepared to be cast into a poetry spell, complete with goosebumps.
Reviews of Corporate Performances
“Neelam's performance created a palpable sense of connection, even within a zoom room. Because her poetry hits the right emotional cords so vulnerably, she established the mood for the event - a mood of emotional safety, openness and curiosity about oneself and others.”
— Sarah Oremland, Managing Consultant and Executive Coach at YSC Consulting - Part of Accenture
“I had the pleasure of hearing Neelam’s work at my company’s internal event for International Women’s Day and was moved to tears by the power of her words. Her poetry gave me goosebumps!”
— Susannah Yule, Senior Director at YSC Consulting - Part of Accenture
“Neelam performed at an inclusive leadership workshop for TechWomen, a U.S. State Department group that empowers the next generation of women leaders in STEM from Africa, Central & South Asia, and the Middle East. Neelam did a beautiful job setting the tone of connection in a global audience.”
— Robyn Hidock, Leadership Strategy Consultant and Executive Coach, YSC Consulting - Part of Accenture