Press & Media

"The Smiling
Buddha of Sales
Comes to Town."

How the press, industry bodies, and media have covered Mihir Koltharkar — the trainer behind billion-dollar deals and hundreds of thousands of changed sales professionals.

As Featured In
TEDx CBS News NBC ABC Gulf News Business Today Economic Times The Himalayan Times enepalese.com Lokmat Intelligent SME Fox 40 ET Masterclass

What the Media Says

The Smiling Buddha of Sales article about Mihir Koltharkar — Business Today newspaper clipping
Business Today
"The Smiling Buddha of Sales Comes to Town"

A mindset change required to boost sales of Indian companies — Mihir Koltharkar, corporate trainer and author of the book 'Double Your Sales', believes that motivating employees to maximise their potential is the key to improving the performance of organisations at various stages of their careers.

The Himalayan Times article on Mihir Koltharkar keynote at CITATION 2025 Nepal
The Himalayan Times
"CITATION 2025: A Unified Quest for Excellence"

Our keynote speaker was a bonanza — Mihir Koltharkar, a highly accomplished and global award-winning trainer, TEDx speaker and author who has conducted over 2,500 sessions in his two decades of journey and is known for unique and engaging way of delivery.

enepalese.com article on Mihir Koltharkar keynote Nepal
enepalese.com
Keynote at CITATION 2025 — Professionals, Leaders, Educators

The keynote address was delivered by Mr. Mihir Koltharkar, a global award-winning trainer, TEDx speaker, and author. With an experience of over 2,500 sessions over a span of two decades, Mr. Koltharkar inspired the audience with practical leadership insights delivered in his signature engaging and interactive style, leaving a lasting impact on attendees.

Press coverage of Mihir Koltharkar sales training
Intelligent SME
"Mihir Koltharkar delivers keynote session. Indeed a blend of enthusiasm and information."

Quoted at the SME World Summit 2017, UAE. A powerhouse speaker who combines structured methodology with genuine energy — making complex sales and negotiation principles immediately actionable for business leaders.

Awards & Honours

Top 20 Global Sales Trainers Worldwide
Global Training Industry Ranking
#1 Speaker — Philippines Toastmasters District 75
Toastmasters International Speech Championship
Pride of India — Negotiation Skills Training
Master Trainer Award
Global Training & Development Leadership Award
World Training & Development Congress — Times Ascent / World HRD Congress
Pride of India — Negotiation Skills Training Award Certificate Mihir Koltharkar Toastmasters Philippines District 75 #1 Speaker Mihir Koltharkar 2026

Press Quotes

"A highly accomplished and global award-winning trainer, TEDx speaker and author who has conducted over 2,500 sessions in his two decades of journey and is known for unique and engaging way of delivery."
The Himalayan Times  ·  Kathmandu, Nepal
"Mihir Koltharkar delivers keynote session. Indeed a blend of enthusiasm and information. #SWS2017 #powerhouse #Speaker"
Intelligent SME  ·  SME World Summit, Dubai UAE
"His keynote address, titled LeaderSHIFT, was interactive, thought-provoking, and utterly beneficial to the audience who took away practical leadership lessons."
The Himalayan Times  ·  CITATION 2025 Coverage
"Mihir Koltharkar, corporate trainer and author, believes that motivating employees to maximise their potential is the key to improving the performance of organisations at various stages of their careers."
Business Today  ·  India

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