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Rupal Patel
Rupal Patel’s career is anything but ordinary. From briefing Four-Star Generals in war zones and jungles during her time at the CIA, to advising Fortune 500 leaders and speaking on international stages, she has spent her life operating at the highest levels of pressure and performance. After leaving government service, Rupal earned her MBA and launched her first award-winning business, building a reputation as both a fearless entrepreneur and a trusted advisor to ambitious leaders worldwide.
About Rupal Patel
During her CIA career, she earned multiple War Zone Service commendations and was personally recognized by the CIA Director for her “superior support to the President of the United States.”
Described as a “Power Woman” by Harper’s Bazaar and a “super-strategist” by her clients, Rupal is now a sought-after keynote speaker, corporate consultant, and board advisor. She has designed and delivered bespoke leadership and executive development programs for Fortune 500 companies and high-growth global organisations, regularly inspiring audiences of thousands.
Her trailblazing approach has been embedded into MBA and Executive MBA programs at top business schools across the US and Europe, where she also serves as visiting faculty. Her insights have been featured by USA Today, Business Insider, CNBC and more. In recognition of her impact, she was named one of the “Most Influential Women of the Year” in 2023, and awarded SUCCESS Magazine’s Changemaker Award in 2024 for her innovative leadership and dedication to driving meaningful social, environmental, and economic change.
Rupal is equally committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders, giving her time as a mentor for Virgin StartUp and Techstars, and serving as Entrepreneur in Residence at London Business School and Alumni in Residence at the University of Chicago. She has also represented at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
She is the bestselling author of From CIA to CEO: Unconventional Life Lessons for Thinking Bigger, Leading Better, and Being Bolder – praised as “one of the best business books” and translated into multiple languages, and her TED Talk explores how “owning your weird” can unlock personal excellence.
To book Keynote Speaker, Rupal Patel, contact The Speakers Agency on +44(0)1332 810481 or email enquiries@thespeakersagency.com
Here you can find links to books by Rupal Patel. For bulk book orders for your event please speak with a member of the team.
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"We had the pleasure of having Rupal join us for a workshop on 'Finding Your Voice' for International Women's Day. The inspiring and relatable conversation addressed a major challenge many of us face at different points in our lives - being our authentic selves. The level of depth, experience and insight that Rupal brought to the conversation left us with much to reflect on as we manage our lives and careers. Thank you for an engaging and memorable session."
Anheuser-Busch InBev
"Rupal is a joy to work with and everything you want in a speaker: engaging, tactical, charming and smart. After producing a workshop on resiliency for UChicago Alumni, my own notepad was filled with helpful action-items and framing devices that I plant to use ASAP. I can't recommend Rupal more as a leadership speaker and program partner."
Engagement Strategist
"Rupal really took our brief for the session onboard and created something that fit perfectly with not only what we were aiming to achieve, but also to who Ekimetrics are as people. Rupal's session was engaging, dynamic and above all, full of thought-provoking guidance. Highly recommend her!"
Ekimetrics
"Thank you for coming to speak to us at the Weehawken office. I'm really inspired by your presentation and delivery."
Finance Company
"You spoke perfectly to everyone in the room. You left many if not all of us thinking in new directions. You are truly inspirational. Thank you for your time and honesty with sharing."
Heathrow Express
"Your talk was absolutely sensational. I couldn't stop myself from taking notes. It came to me at the correct moment in my life and I'm so grateful to have been there to witness your presence and what you had to say LIVE."
Adult Practice Lead
