Ripples from Crisis: How Small Actions Spark Big Changes | Ameen e Mudassar | TEDxMountcrest Academy
Crisis doesn’t always roar — sometimes, it whispers. From those quiet moments, small intentional actions can spark extraordinary transformation. Ameen-e-Mudassar, Founder and CEO of CIGMA, career counsellor, social entrepreneur, and motivational speaker, shares how even the smallest steps taken during chaos can create ripples of lasting change. With extensive experience reaching lakhs through TV programs, published articles, and career guidance for leading Indian newspapers, Ameen inspires hope and clarity for students across the nation. Ameen-e-Mudassar is the Founder & CEO of CIGMA, an Engineering graduate from PESIT Bangalore. After working with MphasiS India, he co-founded TransiT mPower Labs Pvt Ltd now mPower Global) in 2005. In 2007, he earned a Certification in Guidance & Counselling fron Christ University and founded CIGMA to provide career guidance and counselling.
A trusted career counsellor, social entrepreneur, memory trainer, and motivational speaker, he has appeared as a career expert on Kannada TV channels and has written 50+ articles for leading newspapers. He has been a panellist for Deccan Herald and DNA and is a member of IAEVG, Canada. As the Chief Organizer of South India's NGOs Conference and Career Guidance & Scholarship Awareness Campaigns (CGSAP), he has impacted thousands of students across India. 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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