Muskan Garg

Brainstormer, Care taker, Concerned citizen, Consultant, Idea generator, Life mentor, Marketer, Project manager, Student

I am a communications professional with a background in Media, English, and Psychology, and I am now refining my business thinking with INSEAD's MIM degree. For more than a decade, public speaking and leadership have shaped how I understand people, ideas, and the conversations that move them. I believe that when communication is thoughtful, it doesn’t just inform, it transforms.

I am passionate about public speaking because I’ve seen how a single idea, when spoken with clarity and intent, can shift perspectives. Over the past decade, I’ve led public speaking and debate communities, trained students in communication, and spent countless hours on stages as a speaker, moderator, and coach. From Toastmasters to Peer Education initiatives, these experiences have taught me that speaking is an extremely powerful tool, but not just for getting your point across but also for creating a safe space for collective growth.

I personally believe that all of us are extremely unique, but often get stuck in the race of trying to be someone else. By listening to myself more carefully and making my environment more conducive to my personality and requirements, I have developed a comfortable space for myself, leading to immense opportunities for growth.

Leadership, Marketing, Public Relations, Public speaking

My TED story is about learning to be less self-critical. For years, I doubted myself simply because I was surrounded by people I thought were smarter, sharper, or more accomplished. I kept comparing, shrinking, and second-guessing my worth. Yet each time I pushed forward, I ended up surprising myself, not because I suddenly became “better,” but because I’d been underestimating myself all along. The hardest realization wasn’t that I could succeed but that I needed to believe I could.

People may not realize that I’m very good at coaching others through difficult times. Having personally been through a lot, I often put on a strong face, which can make me seem less approachable. But that same experience allows me to stay objective, listen deeply, and offer honest guidance when others need it.