Why communication is your greatest superpower | Prakriti Basyal | TEDxMaitighar
Ever wondered how mastering communication can shape your career, leadership journey, and everyday confidence? In this inspiring TEDx talk, Prakriti Basyal, CSR & Stakeholder Deputy Manager at Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal and a LeadNext Fellow at The Asia Foundation, shares her remarkable journey — from grassroots advocacy in Nepal to leading conversations in corporate boardrooms and global leadership platforms.Through her personal stories and hard-earned lessons, Prakriti unpacks the transformative power of communication — not just as a skill, but as a tool for social impact, career resilience, and personal growth. She reveals how storytelling helped her navigate cultural shifts, tackle leadership challenges, and build meaningful networks across borders and industries.Whether you’re a student, a young professional, or a corporate leader, this talk will remind you why communication isn’t optional — it’s your greatest superpower. Prakriti Basyal is a dynamic leader at the intersection of corporate responsibility, public policy, and sustainability in Nepal. Currently serving as the Corporate Social Responsibility and Stakeholder Deputy Manager at Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal, she is committed to fostering inclusive, community-centered initiatives that drive both social impact and business value. A LeadNext Fellow with The Asia Foundation, Prakriti represents a new generation of changemakers working across borders to address pressing global challenges through dialogue, leadership, and collaborative action.With a degree in International Relations and Peace Studies, she brings a rich blend of academic insight and on-the-ground experience to her work. Her diverse professional journey has spanned program coordination, civic engagement advocacy, and governance consulting — including spearheading youth-centered initiatives at Daayitwa and co-creating Nepal’s first real-time, public civic data platform, Shaasan. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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