PARUL SOMANI
Parul Somani is a thought leader in the field of intentional living, empowering individuals and organizations to navigate change with clarity and confidence. A graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard Business School, she began her career in management consulting at Bain & Company, where she rose to senior manager advising private equity firms, and later held leadership roles in Silicon Valley startups. Her path shifted dramatically after she was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer at age thirty-one, shortly after the birth of her second child. Choosing to document her journey publicly through her blog “New Job. New Baby. New Cancer.” (cancerat31.wordpress.com), she reached readers in more than eighty-five countries and became a powerful voice for survivorship, mindset, and resilience. This deeply personal experience, combined with her professional expertise in strategy and leadership, sparked her mission to help others thrive amid uncertainty.
Today, Somani speaks globally on decision-making, mindset, resilience, and intentional living. Creator of the Path of Least Regret® framework, she transforms regret from a backward-looking burden into a compass for intentional decision-making. Her approach integrates strategic thinking, behavioral science, and lived experience to help people align choices with their deepest values and move forward with confidence. Leading organizations—including Fortune 100 companies—invite Somani to speak with their teams, inspiring and empowering them to be more resilient leaders in life and at work. Additionally, traditionally successful high achievers such as executives, founders, and entrepreneurs turn to her for coaching when seeking fulfillment and purpose beyond conventional measures of success. Her debut book, The Path of Least Regret: Decide with Clarity. Move Forward with Confidence., will be published by Forbes Books in March 2026. It introduces her signature framework to a broader audience, offering a practical process for navigating the emotional and strategic challenges of decision-making in leadership, career, health, relationships, and beyond.
Her work has been featured in Forbes, MIT Technology Review, Thrive Global, and numerous podcasts on personal and professional growth. She has also shared her insights at events hosted by the World Economic Forum, Harvard Business School, American Cancer Society, Stanford Health Care, MIT Koch Institute, and other leading institutions. Somani resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two daughters, and carries a lifelong love for Indian dancing, which she performed for over thirty-five years. To learn more about Parul’s background, services, and upcoming book, or sign-up for her mailing list, visit parulsomani.com.
Artificial intelligence provides fast insights and data, but human judgment remains crucial for high-stakes decisions and navigating uncertainty. In this keynote, author and decision strategist Parul Somani presents a practical framework that re-frames AI as a tool, not a replacement for leadership.
Drawing on behavioral science and her "Path of Least Regret" approach, Somani equips leaders with the clarity and resilience to make confident, values-aligned decisions amidst complexity.
Audience Takeaways:
A practical framework for confident decision-making with incomplete data.
Understanding where AI adds value versus where human judgment must lead.
Tools to reduce decision paralysis and second-guessing.
Strategies for intentional navigation of change.
Increased confidence in committing to paths with uncertain outcomes.
Change is now constant, driven by factors like AI, requiring leaders and teams to adapt rapidly amidst uncertainty. Author, decision strategist, and mindset coach Parul Somani reframes uncertainty as a reality to navigate with intention, resilience, and clarity, rather than a problem to eliminate.
This keynote addresses the human experience of change—the emotional friction and loss of familiar reference points. Grounded in behavioral science and her Path of Least Regret® framework, Somani equips leaders with practical tools to stay grounded, lead with confidence, and guide others through ambiguity without burning out or overreacting.
Audiences will gain:
A framework to reduce fear of uncertainty and build resilience
Insight into the emotional aspects of change and how to navigate them effectively
A values-based compass for moving forward when the path is unclear
Tools for leading teams through ambiguity with empathy, clarity, and confidence
Increased confidence in their ability to adapt without losing direction or purpose
In a rapidly changing world it’s important to recognize the role relationships play in our lives. In this keynote, Parul Somani—author, decision strategist, and mindset coach—explores why strong relationships and a sense of community are essential not only for effective leadership and resilient teams, but also for personal well-being, confidence, and fulfillment. This talk bridges the gap between the professional and personal experience of change, recognizing that uncertainty rarely stays neatly confined to one area of life.
Drawing on behavioral science, leadership experience, and her Path of Least Regret® framework, Parul shows how community acts as a stabilizing force—helping individuals and teams stay grounded, make meaning, and navigate change with greater clarity and resilience. She also offers practical guidance on how leaders and individuals can intentionally strengthen relationships, build trust, and foster community in fast-moving, evolving environments—whether in the workplace, within teams, or in everyday life.
This keynote leaves audiences with a deeper appreciation for the power of connection and the confidence to invest in relationships that support growth, resilience, and purpose—both at work and beyond it.
Audiences will leave with:
A clearer understanding of why relationships matter during times of uncertainty—in work and in life
Insight into how community supports resilience, adaptability, and emotional well-being
Practical ways to strengthen relationships across professional teams and personal networks
Greater confidence in navigating uncertainty without isolation or burnout
Clear actions to invest in communities that support long-term success and fulfillment