“Neelay is a highly effective and impactful speaker. He recently guest lectured a graduate enrollment management class I taught for higher educational leaders. The lecture focused on storytelling and amplified the importance of authenticity, simplicity, and practice. Neelay centered these topics in the higher education context, provided thought-provoking analogies, and shared personal examples of success and failure. He also provided actionable steps for the class to use for assignments and future storytelling campaigns in their work. I am grateful for the invaluable perspective and lesson Neelay provided in his guest lecture. I highly recommend tapping him as a keynote speaker and guest lecturer for storytelling, team building, and promoting inclusivity in organizational culture. ”
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What are the most effective ways to scale your consulting business while maintaining work-life balance?
Focus on quality over quantity - it's tempting to say yes to everything that comes your way but the best consultants are brands and thought leaders and it's hard to do that when you're chasing everything. Once you identify what you want to say NO to, then look to dive deeper into your focus areas and see what you can scale by: 1. Charging based on the outcome not tasks, and reflecting the value you provide 2. Automating 3. Outsourcing anything that someone else can do so you focus on what only you can do
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How can you promote respect and inclusivity for better team coordination?
Communicate in an inclusive way that avoids colloquial references or idioms, particularly if you work with diverse and multicultural teams. "Landing the plane" or "throwing a Hail Mary" might make perfect sense to someone while leaving others confused on what that means. In the words of Steve Jobs, " Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication". To be an effective communicator, you should ensure your ideas are conveyed in a simple and easily understandable manner across a diverse set of audiences and team members with minimal room for misinterpretation.
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How do you create a memorable sports logo in the digital age?
Some other elements to consider are how does your logo appear in a mirror image or how can it be modified to ensure it doesn’t create an inappropriate visual appearance of your brand identity. A prominent example of this was the original logo of the London 2012 Olympics which resulted in a formal complaint received by the International Olympic Committee from Iran who claimed the logo spelled out the word “Zion”.
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After 16+ years at Google, I have decided it is time for a new chapter. I am spending some time recharging, advising companies in the AI space, and…
After 16+ years at Google, I have decided it is time for a new chapter. I am spending some time recharging, advising companies in the AI space, and…
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Experience & Education
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Next Practice Partners, LLC
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Volunteer Experience
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Advisory Board Member
Ohio University Sports Administration
- Present 3 years 3 months
Education
Advisory Board Member for the #1 Ranked Masters and Sports Administration and Professional Masters in Sports Administration Program helping to grow the programs nationally and globally.
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Board Chair
WFYI Public Media
- Present 7 months
Serve as the Chair of the Board
Serve on the Racial Equity Task Force -
Advisory Board Member - NRPA Magazine
National Recreation and Park Association
- Present 4 years 10 months
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Board of Directors
National Recreation and Park Association
- 6 years 1 month
Served on the successful CEO Search / Transition Committee
Served on NRPA's Strategic Plan Taskforce
Past Treasurer - Executive Committee NRPA Board of Trustees
Past Chair - Finance Committee
Past Chair - New Revenue Development Task Force
Former Member - Governance Committee
Publications
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Next Practices for the Post-Pandemic 2020s
National Recreation and Park Association
See publicationThe article explores moving away from Best Practices (past) to Next Future (future) and shares ideas for innovation and inclusion in the parks and recreation industry.
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Next Practices for the Post-Pandemic 2020s
National Recreation and Park Association
See publicationThe article explores moving away from Best Practices (past) to Next Future (future) and shares ideas for innovation and inclusion in the parks and recreation industry.
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Success Through the Lens of "The Greatest" - Muhammad Ali
See publication3 Lessons from the life and experiences of Muhammad Ali and yours truly for current and future leaders to achieve success.
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Two Phrases That Could Change Your World
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See publicationA lifetime of experiences all over the globe inspired me to pen this down and be invited to deliver a TEDx talk on how a simple act can break down barriers anywhere in the world.
Honors & Awards
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Indianapolis Business Journal's Forty Under 40
Indianapolis Business Journal Forty Under 40
Every year, the Indianapolis Business Journal recognizes 40 central Indiana business and professional leaders who have achieved a level of success that is rare at a young age and have demonstrated civic involvement and leadership outside the workplace.
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Early Achievement Award
Ohio University College of Business Society of Alumni and Friends
Awarded to one recipient chosen annually based on their experience, dedication to the industry, and achievements utilizing their Ohio University education.
Languages
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Hindi
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Marathi
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Gujarati
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English
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Organizations
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National Recreation and Park Association
Executive Committee - Board of Trustees
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