As a doctor trying my hand at a creative pursuit for the first time, I was in the process of creating my own heritage walk in Bombay on the theme of medicine and the city’s healing history. Because it’s such a niche topic, I was struggling to figure out how to make it accessible and interesting for everyone. In a chance conversation, a friend suggested that I speak to Abhay, and that I might gain some clarity. The session with him was incredibly helpful in understanding how I could shape each story. Abhay gave me a clear structure for thinking about hooks, inflection points, and ways to make the narratives engaging, interesting, and—most importantly—memorable. Thanks to his guidance, each stop on the walk transformed into a story of its own. I highly recommend speaking to and learning from Abhay—as he so rightly says, good stories happen to those who can tell them.
Nirali
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Abhay is a brilliant coach! He guided me not just as a communication coach but also as a ‘consulting’ coach, sharing practical insights from his own journey that helped me navigate mine. What truly stands out is his commitment to over-delivering. He proactively checks in, and never hesitates to extend sessions to ensure I get the maximum value. Highly recommended if you want to refine your communication and make it more impactful.
Anonymous
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I had a 1-hour 1:1 public speaking session with Abhay and was genuinely impressed by how much impact it had. In just that one session, he pinpointed exactly where I could improve and shared practical, easy-to-apply tips that instantly made a difference. His feedback was clear, encouraging, and tailored to me, and I walked away feeling more confident and better prepared for any speaking situation. It was an incredibly valuable hour, and I’d highly recommend him to anyone wanting to level up their communication skills.
Hardik Jain
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I had an excellent coaching session with Abhay, and it truly exceeded my expectations. I’m looking to sharpen my executive communication skills, Abhay quickly grasped my specific challenges and provided clear, actionable frameworks to structure messages more effectively. His insights were spot-on, and he recommended a few must-read books that I’ll be deep diving into for more learning. Abhay’s consulting background made the advice incredibly relevant and practical. Highly recommend him to anyone aiming to elevate their communication game!
Abhay is a rare blend of strategist and storyteller—equally fluent in the language of logic and the pulse of people.
Abhay brings 11+ years of experience partnering with CXOs across Retail, CPG, F&B, Oil & Gas, and Healthcare. With deep expertise in strategy & ops, consultative selling, brand storytelling, and customer success, he’s known for leading high-stakes, first-of-their-kind initiatives.
Abhay has emerged as a trailblazer in India’s podcasting and storytelling landscape—recognized as “Podcast Influencer of the Year” by Radio & Music.com, an honor previously awarded to Ankur Warikoo. His independent show "LaaL Chashma – Hindi Stories" swept two major awards: Best Fiction Regional Storytelling Podcast (Radio & Music.com) and Best Storytelling Podcast (Hindustan Times), joining a celebrated roster that included top Indian creators such as Zakir Khan, Nikhil Taneja, Raj Shamani, and Neha Dhupia. Notably, the Hindustan Times award, conferred on Abhay, was presented the following year to one of India’s most beloved storytellers, Neelesh Misra.
He was one of just six handpicked speakers at Spotify Podcasters Day, sharing the stage with Indian icons like Zeenat Aman and Raj Shamani. Abhay also headlined Social Nation Now 2025, India’s biggest creator conference, alongside names like Jivraj Singh Sachar, Surbhi Bagga, Divay Agarwal, Sahiba Bali, and Prajkta Kohli.
At Spoken Fest (Asia’s largest spoken word festival), he co-led a packed live masterclass on podcasting with Indian TV & Radio stalwart Roshan Abbas, delivering real-time strategies to over 100+ creators.
From grassroots storytelling to growing among some of the most inspiring voices in India’s creator economy, Abhay continues to shape stories that stay with people.
Abhay Maheshwari excels in personalized coaching, offering actionable insights and fostering trust, significantly enhancing communication skills for his clients.
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