TRUSTED BY LEADING ORGANIZATIONS
WHEN UNCERTAINTY IS OVERWHELMING, BETTER DECISION-MAKING IS ESSENTIAL
Leaders are asked to make high-stakes decisions in a world of constant change. Incomplete information, competing priorities, and the pressure to get it right can lead to overthinking and inaction—in work and life.
DECISION PARALYSIS
Overthinking and seeking the "right" answer slows progress and creates missed opportunities.
CONTINUOUS CHANGE
Markets shift, plans evolve, and yesterday's answers no longer apply.
DIFFICULT TRADEOFFS
Competing priorities and limited resources make every decision a tradeoff.
UNSUSTAINABLE PRESSURE
High expectations, relentless pace, and constant uncertainty take a toll on people and teams.
SIGNATURE KEYNOTE
The Path of Least Regret®: How to Decide in the Face of Uncertainty and Change
When the future is unclear and the stakes are high, decision-making becomes a hidden drain on performance—fueling overthinking, stalled momentum, and “safe” choices that quietly create regret. In this keynote, Parul Somani equips leaders and teams with a practical, human-centered framework for navigating change and making values-aligned decisions when there’s no guaranteed outcome.
Grounded in behavioral science and brought to life through compelling stories, the talk builds core skills for moving through uncertainty with intention and staying agile as conditions shift. Participants learn how to get grounded when everything feels urgent, clarify what matters most, evaluate tradeoffs beyond pros-and-cons, and take purposeful next steps with resilience. The tools translate immediately to leadership decisions at work—and the choices people face in life.
Audience members will:
Gain a deeper understanding of how uncertainty, change, and emotions shape difficult decisions
Learn practical strategies and tools for identifying and overcoming mental roadblocks
Adopt a repeatable framework for making intentional, values-aligned decisions
Strengthen their capacity to navigate uncertainty and change with resilience, intention, and agency
CHOOSE THE EXPERIENCE THAT FITS YOUR EVENT
Parul's signature keynote and other talks on the themes of decision-making, navigating uncertainty and change, and living and leading with intention can be structured and tailored to your audience and event needs.
keynote speeches
High-impact keynotes that inspire action and equip your audience with practical frameworks.
interactive workshops
Hands-on sessions that help teams with both individual clarity and collective decision-making.
fireside chats
Engaging conversations on navigating uncertainty, change, and hard choices in life and leadership.
book experiences
Combine a talk with copies of The Path of Least Regret for deeper learning and lasting impact.
Designed for Audiences Navigating High-Stakes Decisions and Change
Corporate Conferences
Leadership Trainings
HR and L&D
Professional Associations
Team Offsites
Healthcare Organizations
People Leaders
Universities
Women's Leadership
MEET PARUL SOMANI
A Rare Combination of Strategic Rigor and Human Insight
Strategic Experience
MIT | HBS | Former Bain & Company Senior Manager and Silicon Valley Leader
Original Thinking
Creator of the Path of Least Regret® framework | Bestselling Author
Behavioral Insight
Research-informed frameworks translated into practical tools
Lived Credibility
Hard-earned lessons from consequential decisions under real uncertainty
WHAT EVENT LEADERS & AUDIENCES SAY
What a remarkably personal and powerful time with Parul Somani for our teams at Neiman Marcus Group! Our teams learned an incredibly practical and powerful approach to resiliency - applicable to life’s and work’s many challenges. If you’re looking for a personal, practical and insightful speaker for your team or company - reach out to her team!
Neiman Marcus Group
Stefanie Tsen Ward
Senior Vice President
The positive feedback from the session is overwhelming - on the impact of your thoughts and your own story as an inspiration. I was unable to take the multitude of calls I was getting from around the world post your session!
ORACLE FINANCIAL SERVICES
Parvez Ahmad
Head of Global Solutions Marketing
You are a force and an inspiration. Your session was powerful, moving, timely, engaging, reflection-provoking, and highly relevant. I have no doubt that participants derived a great deal of value, perspective, and food for thought. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, frameworks, and profound perspective with us. I will be carrying these key takeaways with me for years to come! You are a gift!
EQUINIX
Bekki Early
Global Wellbeing Program Manager
Ready to
Learn More?
To inquire about booking Parul for a speaking engagement, submit details at the link below or email speaker@parulsomani.com. Please include your event date, location, audience, approximate size, and goals so the team can recommend the best format.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Booking Parul Somani
What does Parul Somani speak about?
Parul Somani is a decision strategist and keynote speaker specializing in decision-making in the face of uncertainty and change. Her keynotes help leaders and teams navigate difficult tradeoffs, reduce overthinking and decision paralysis, strengthen human judgment, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence when there is no obvious right answer. She also speaks on resilience, sustainable high performance, career and organizational transitions, and the human side of change.
What is Parul Somani’s signature keynote?
Parul’s signature keynote is The Path of Least Regret®: How to Decide in the Face of Uncertainty & Change. Drawing on behavioral science, strategy and leadership experience, and powerful personal stories, Parul introduces a practical framework for clarifying what matters, evaluating difficult tradeoffs, and making values-aligned decisions when certainty is impossible. Audiences leave with memorable tools they can apply to consequential decisions at work and in life.
Is Parul Somani a decision-making keynote speaker?
Yes. Decision-making under uncertainty and change is at the center of Parul’s work. Her Path of Least Regret® framework helps people make difficult decisions when information is incomplete, priorities compete, emotions are high, or every available option carries tradeoffs. Her programs are especially relevant for organizations that want to strengthen judgment, reduce decision paralysis, and help people act with greater clarity and confidence.
Does Parul speak about leading through uncertainty and change?
Yes. Parul’s keynotes and workshops address the human and decision-making challenges that arise during periods of uncertainty, transformation, and continuous change. She helps audiences distinguish what they can and cannot control, clarify priorities, navigate competing demands, and sustain momentum without waiting for the future to become certain.
Is Parul Somani a motivational or inspirational speaker?
Yes—but her approach combines inspiration with practical application. Parul’s personal story brings emotional depth and perspective to her keynotes, while behavioral science and the Path of Least Regret® framework give audiences concrete tools they can use after the event. Her programs are designed for organizations seeking a motivational or inspirational keynote that is also intellectually substantive, actionable, and relevant to real workplace and life decisions.
What types of corporate and leadership events does Parul speak at?
Parul speaks at corporate conferences, company-wide events, leadership meetings, executive offsites, management and leadership development programs, employee resource group events, professional association conferences, healthcare meetings, universities, and other organizational gatherings. Programs can be tailored for senior executives, people leaders, high-performing professionals, broad employee audiences, or specialized communities.
Who is Parul’s keynote best suited for?
Parul’s work is especially relevant for audiences navigating high-stakes decisions, changing priorities, organizational transformation, career crossroads, competing demands, or prolonged uncertainty. Her keynotes resonate with leaders and employees alike because the framework addresses both professional challenges and the consequential decisions people face beyond work.
What makes Parul Somani different from other keynote speakers on leadership, change, or resilience?
Parul brings an unusual combination of strategic rigor, behavioral insight, original intellectual property, and lived experience. A former Bain & Company senior manager with degrees from MIT and Harvard Business School, she has spent more than two decades working at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and difficult decisions. She is also the creator of the Path of Least Regret® framework and the #1 Amazon bestselling author of The Path of Least Regret. Her perspective has been shaped not only by advising leaders, but also by navigating profound uncertainty and high-stakes choices in her own life.
Does Parul offer leadership workshops in addition to keynote speeches?
Yes. Parul offers interactive workshops that allow participants to apply the Path of Least Regret® framework to real decisions, tradeoffs, and challenges. Workshops can complement a keynote or stand alone and can be designed for leadership teams, managers, employee groups, executive offsites, professional communities, and other audiences. Format, duration, exercises, and areas of emphasis can be customized to the organization’s goals.
Does Parul customize her keynote presentations for each organization?
Yes. Parul works with event and organizational leaders before an engagement to understand the audience, event objectives, organizational context, and challenges participants are navigating. She then tailors stories, examples, emphasis, and applications while preserving the core ideas and proven framework that make the program distinctive.
Can The Path of Least Regret book be included with a keynote or workshop?
Yes. Organizations can pair Parul’s keynote or workshop with copies of The Path of Least Regret: Decide with Clarity. Move Forward with Confidence. Books can extend the learning beyond the event through leadership-team reads, executive retreats, employee or ERG programs, facilitated discussions, reflection resources, book signings, and other organization-wide experiences. Bulk book options are available for events and organizational programs.
Is the Path of Least Regret® framework only for workplace decisions?
No. The framework is intentionally designed for consequential decisions wherever uncertainty exists. Parul customizes her presentations around the needs of each organization, while audiences learn tools they can apply to leadership challenges, career decisions, organizational change, health, family, relationships, caregiving, and other important life crossroads. That combination of professional relevance and personal applicability is one reason the framework resonates across diverse audiences.
Does Parul offer keynotes for healthcare organizations and conferences?
Yes. Parul speaks to healthcare organizations, medical conferences, clinicians, patient and caregiver communities, and healthcare leaders. Drawing on her experience as a cancer survivor, caregiver, patient advocate, decision strategist, and author, she addresses topics including decision-making under uncertainty, patient and caregiver decision burden, resilience, high-stakes health choices, and the human experience behind clinical care.
Does Parul speak at both in-person and virtual events?
Yes. Parul delivers in-person and virtual keynotes, workshops, fireside chats, and facilitated conversations. Engagements can be customized for a single location, distributed teams, or hybrid and global audiences, depending on the needs of the event.
What are Parul Somani’s keynote speaking fees?
Parul’s speaking fees vary based on the event format, location, audience, level of customization, and whether workshops, books, or additional programming are included. Keynote engagements are generally priced in the five-figure range. Contact Parul’s speaking team at speaker@parulsomani.com for availability and a proposal tailored to your event.
How can I book Parul Somani for a keynote, conference, or corporate event?
To inquire about booking Parul for a keynote, workshop, leadership offsite, conference, fireside chat, or organizational book experience, submit a speaking inquiry at parulsomani.com or contact her speaking team at speaker@parulsomani.com. Please include your event date, location, audience, approximate size, and goals so the team can recommend the best format.