TMU Hosted Inspiring Leadership Session with IAS Sonal Goel
The 19th session of the Leadership Talk Series was successfully organised at Teerthanker Mahaveer University by the TMU Business Incubation Centre and Institution Innovation Council. The special session was held at the university auditorium and witnessed the enthusiastic participation of hundreds of students and faculty members.
The chief guest of the event was Sonal Goel, a senior IAS officer, author, and TEDx speaker. During the session, she guided students on leadership, career growth, civil services preparation, and the importance of discipline and confidence in life.
The session focused on teaching students the importance of leadership and success. Sonal Goel inspired students by sharing her real-life experiences and motivational stories. She stated that success could be achieved through clear goals, confidence, and regular hard work.
According to her, a person should never lose hope because defeat only happens when someone gives up mentally. Her motivational line, “No one can defeat you until you accept defeat yourself,” received huge applause from the audience.
Students Learned the 5C Formula of Success
During the session, IAS Sonal Goel discussed her famous “5C Formula” for success. The formula included Clarity, Courage, Conviction, Consistency, and Compassion. She advised students to follow these principles in both professional and personal life. She also said that life goals should not remain limited to personal achievements only. Instead, young people should connect their dreams with social service and nation-building.
While sharing her administrative experiences from Tripura, she spoke about her efforts to improve education and healthcare services in remote areas. She explained that positive change could be brought even with limited resources if people worked together with a clear purpose.
On women's empowerment, Sonal Goel said that women still face challenges in society, but positive changes are continuously taking place. She highlighted that the increasing participation of women in leadership positions was making policies more sensitive and effective.
She also advised students to use social media and artificial intelligence wisely. According to her, technology should work as a supporting tool instead of becoming a complete dependency. She encouraged students to focus on time management, physical health, mental well-being, self-analysis, and discipline for long-term success.
During the event, Dean of Law and Legal Studies, Harvansh Dixit, also addressed the students. He said that life responds according to the seriousness and attitude of a person. He added that practical experiences shared by IAS Sonal Goel provided students with valuable learning beyond textbooks.
The event was attended by senior faculty members, including Dean of Academics Prof. Manjula Jain, Dean of Student Welfare Prof. MP Singh, Law College Principal Prof. Sushil Kumar, Dr Alka, and many other professors and students. The programme was conducted by Assistant Director of Academics Dr Neha Anand.
Conclusion
The Leadership Talk Series at TMU became a highly inspiring and educational session for students. IAS Sonal Goel’s motivational thoughts, leadership lessons, and practical experiences encouraged students to dream big, stay disciplined, and work continuously toward their goals. The session not only motivated students for career success but also inspired them to contribute positively to society.
