Captain Akhilesh Saxena

Kargil War Hero & Motivational Speaker On a Mission to Transform Lives

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Captain Akhilesh Saxena

Captain Akhilesh Saxena, a Kargil War Hero, has successfully exhibited his qualities of leadership and bravery at the battlefront of the Kargil War. This motivational leader-led three attacks- Tololing peak, Hump area and Three Pimples, and motivated the soldiers to move forward to succeed during the most hostile conditions.
Captain Akhilesh Saxena, as an Artillery Forward Observation Officer (FOO), directed the massive firing of 120 artillery guns on Tololing peak while climbing with the assault teams of 2-Rajputana Rifles. When our soldiers fought like an undefeated army, India got its first victory in the Kargil War.
This Kargil War Veteran shared war moments with Major Acharya, Major Vivek Gupta, Captain Vijayant, and Captain Vikram Batra. By the grace of God, even after being hit by Pakistan’s artillery shelling, he survived to tell inspiring stories of the war and draw an accurate picture of what transpired.

Currently, Captain Akhilesh Saxena is working in a leadership position in a multinational company. This motivational speaker and corporate leader still inspiring his team in the corporate world. Being a Kargil War Veteran, he turned into a motivational speaker, inspiring people on the path of success and patriotism.

Motivational Sessions

Inspiring Society

Leadership Lessons From Kargil War

Leadership in Crises

In Kargil war, Temperature -48, Altitude 2700 meter, where even breathing is difficult. Only basic food that is required for survival was available and on some nights even that was a luxury. Where basic daily routine work like bath and toilet is a difficult task. Where they have to sleep while sitting or hiding under some rock. In these circumstances young army officers motivated their troops to carry their weapon and fight with deadly and invisible enemy. How do these leaders inspire and lead their teams to win against all odds in the most adverse situations and come out victorious?

Dare to Dream

Some targets look beyond human capacity. In Kargil war, the enemy was on the top of the mountain peaks and Indian soldiers were not allowed to cross the LOC. These soldiers had to climb from the front to attack the enemy and there were no shelters, no place to hide. Enemy was able to see our soldiers from top and shoot. To hit our men was an easy task for enemy. They only have to drop stones from above and not even waste their bullet to kill our men. “It is impossible to win in such a situation” commented many army authorities from other countries, but our men were able to win Kargil War. How some of the leaders were able to achieve nearly impossible victory, in extremely difficult situation?

Together We Can

Men have to march forward towards enemy, trusting their comrades that they will cover them, fire on enemy and keep them safe. This is ultimate example of team work where team members keep their life on stake trusting another member of the group. There are many instances where goals can’t be achieved with individual efforts, team work is required to accomplish certain goals. War is the best example where you are risking your life for team. How can this kind of trust and bond within team be built?

Leadership Touching Lives

Pavan Kumar Singh Manager

Your Journey and over amiss affords scarifies and bravery is really inspiring.
When you can take rides from such a level it inspiring us to take rites which are important with all over your love feed.

Manager Larsen & Toubro

Santosh Kumar

This is the first time I’m getting a chance to meet the braves of our country like yes. We have learned a lot of the things which we should know In different time. But I think this is no more difficult time the there a real battle.

Assistant Manager Larsen & Toubro

Ravindra D. Bnoitf Construction manager

It was really meaning and me way it was delivered win life war example, it make a real mind catch.
Only how many inverted win me session in a way must we are leaving/worming in very safe environment and nothing is to loose here. and advisory it is a great feed
“Know your… Read more “Ravindra D. Bnoitf Construction manager”

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Mukesh Shukla

It was really interesting session where in we are able to realize that these are bigger problem being faced by offers without as much reserve we have and staff performing up to the another as deserved

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Sagar kulkarni Manager

Really inspiring & thought promoting discussion that will definitely help myself to look inside & improve.

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Ravi Shanker – Regional Business Head

It was a lifetime experience and learning which cannot find any dictionary but the actual war land
from real war hero Captain Akhilesh Saxena. After Airport, I was not feeling well. All of my peers
were also reflecting brotherhood. Mrs. Shikha and Captain took care of me. I was amazed by
dedications… Read more “Ravi Shanker – Regional Business Head”

Regional Business Head Mahindra Finance

Sayantan Nata

The Story about the Kargil battle about the bravery of our condition was very inspiring Some lesson we can surely learn through it about leadership facing challenges and overcoming leadership. We are really proud to over Indian army  Jai Hind

Manager Larsen & Toubro

Anshuman Jain – Process Head

Three words to describe my experience – Awesome, Amazing and Inspiring. Being a part of this
course was a dream come true. Seeing our real heroes and understanding their challenges in rough
terrain itself is a big learning. I was in my entire winter gear and looking for comfort but the soldiers
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Process Head Mahindra Finance

Satyavir singh razda

The biggest take away from the session is to search” purpose” to life bringing yourself to terms preparation you can make a different to this society our family & nation at “Large”.

Manager Larsen & Toubro

Rakesh – DGM – Process Head

Coming to Kargil for a purpose of military training from the “War Hero” is something like a dream
come true. This tour has given an opportunity of soul searching and looking back at our life, and
especially inspiring for the future to give a meaning to balance the year of my life.This has… Read more “Rakesh – DGM – Process Head”

DGM – Process Head Mahindra Finance

Balawant Kumar singh

It was a very old when these war happened and have respect for my army, but today after this interaction it has gone to another level. This interaction has given a lot insight into me and I will do my level best to make my life most valuable. It will start taking care of my… Read more “Balawant Kumar singh”

Assistant Manager Larsen & Toubro

Neeras pandey

Your experience of how to live a life your inspiring thought to me how manage or stay live in life difficult but after session “ individual scope a part but team games you did salute to your team & India. Proud to be an Indian.

Manager Larsen & Toubro

J. P. MORGAN FINANCIAL FIRM

Dear Captain Akhilesh Saxena, Please accept my heartfelt thanks for taking out time and conducting the session. It was indeed inspiring and set many of us thinking about how we approach our lives. You have managed to create such a positive impact on all of us . I am sharing with you some feedback that… Read more “J. P. MORGAN FINANCIAL FIRM”

TATA MOTORS PRODUCTION FIRM

Dear Captain Akhilesh Saxena, Last night I had the honor to be part of your insights into your frontline experience during the Kargil war. I am truly humbled by the passion, grit & resolve of our army brethren. I also enjoyed our brief chat post your session & was amazed at your openness towards all… Read more “TATA MOTORS PRODUCTION FIRM”

Amit Dogra – Process Head, Pre-Owned Car Loans /SOT Loans

Very Inspiring and motivating indeed. It was a harsh climate, we all experienced and felt that every
single day is so difficult to survive, but I was awestruck looking at the Army soldiers. It’s not that
they can’t get a good livelihood back in their hometowns, yet they sacrifice all the comfort of… Read more “Amit Dogra – Process Head, Pre-Owned Car Loans /SOT Loans”

Process Head, Pre-Owned Car Loans /SOT Loans Mahindra Finance

Chandra Shaker

It is life time opportunity to interact and learn leadership lessons from a real war hero, Captain
Akhilesh Saxena. Experiential learning, a new trend, this idea of training inspired me a lot.
Throughout the journey, everything was organised pretty well and we felt like a family. Learning I am
taking for my… Read more “Chandra Shaker”

State Head Mahindra Finance

M S Khan

It was quite inspiring to know how in real life battle, leaders read and think they do and don’t.

Business Development manager Larsen & Toubro

Imtiyaz – DGM-HR

Despite Army personnel’s high-pressure life & busy schedule, the way they greeted, welcomed &
supported us was really a heart-warming experience. Their hospitality & kindness have made me
realised that no matter in whatever pressure situation you are, if you always smile, be polite, kind &
warm, you can still create the… Read more “Imtiyaz – DGM-HR”

DGM-HR Mahindra Finance

Santosh S.B

Very inspiring session Getting to here from real kargil war experience will prove the thought about what best one can do being in such a comfortable more. Coming to great profile back your peers and understand there needs and try to get best out of them. Ever tough only region report to me.

Manager Marketing Larsen & Toubro

Sholum Narula

Caption was able to map larger problem with the professional issues we face. I think my takeaway team the session is the layer came in the life professional goals.

Manager Larsen & Toubr

Chamma Pandey – DGM Legal

An unconventional experience post any training/ workshop. In last three days, felt like I live the saga
of ‘ Kargil war’, where our war heroes have fulfilled their call of duty even at loss of their lives, Learnt
how core value defines, which can face the litmus test of any kind but still,… Read more “Chamma Pandey – DGM Legal”

Sunil – Divisional Manager

It was a great experience for me, during the training I felt like that I was present in Kargil war. Each
session was good and we learned a lot. The first time we have gone through this type of training. We
all are managers here and now after this training, we have become… Read more “Sunil – Divisional Manager”

Divisional Manager Mahindra Finance

AvanishKumar Singh M1-B

The session was really inspiring and I found it very effective we are taking a very opportunity that we got an insight a war alive situation and to look at a bigger goal. we really are thankful to you to spend time your busy schedule and enlighten us on your life experience.

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TATA MOTORS PRODUCTION FIRM

Dear Akhilesh, The feedback is now compiled. As expected, for your session it’s all full of compliments and appreciation only. Here are a few appreciating comments and verbatim for your reference 1. Linking strategy on the battlefield to corporate situations. ‘No promotion for winning a battle!!’ 2. Great insights and inspiration, valuable takeaways 3. Rated… Read more “TATA MOTORS PRODUCTION FIRM”

Nikhil Mazumdar

Your experience were very inspiring you connected it well the day to day challenges in corporate life (though stakes in corporate world are much lower)
Your point that it’s the men behind the knowledge / tools that make the differences is well taken.

Manager Larsen & Toubro

abhisek jain

It was a thought provoking mind opening facing session. It made me to think about the challenges face o a day. Today basis and the supports approve

Manager Larsen & Toubro

Nijesh Padmathan

It was thrilling and insuring to write to Capt. Saxena Journey is survive the nation at such a critical journey as a citizen are dept to him and also his family. I am sure just like his talk helped us learn a new think many more lives will be touched.

Assistant Manager Larsen & Toubro

V Raw Singh

Manager
Real time Experience of a very tough and challenges situation which is not very moral or common.
Truly inspirational lesson are they put for the witch can be corporate world also even in real life.

Manager Larsen & Toubro

Alok Kumar – Program Head, Car Loans

Amazing experience, to say the least. Got an opportunity to experience from close quarters how the
DNA of Indian Army is imbibed into each & every soldier and what duty, courage, sacrifice and
military strategy is all about. Army life is every day adventure and is all about dedication, devotion
and selflessness.… Read more “Alok Kumar – Program Head, Car Loans”

Program Head, Car Loans Mahindra Finance

SKF India ltd. production firm

Dear Captain Akhilesh Saxena, Hope you had a good trip back home.
I flew out soon after the offsite for meetings at Sweden. I was there all of last week and got back on Saturday. It was fun moving from -6 to 26 Degree temperatures 🙂 I write in to thank you formally for… Read more “SKF India ltd. production firm”

Garware Production firm

Good Morning Captain Akhilesh Saxena! You do not know me but, like many others, I know you very well, especially after your presentation on 18th April to the Garware Family! You enthralled the audience with your humble and still very firm expression throughout! It was the greatest learning for all of us. I am personally… Read more “Garware Production firm”

Veakata Raubabu

Inspired by the motivational speech save right which are at aware was explained in very well sorted manner.

Engineer Manager Larsen & Toubro

Abhirk Sarkar

The session provided the real insight of the historical etc. and the learning which are life lessons in every situations learn nicely presented. Defiantly going to shape are focus towards our future journey.

Manager Larsen & Toubro

Sankalp  Pasulekar

Very inspirational. I feel this would surely be the turning point in my life. Great presentation technique getting personal touch just applied the session.”God bless you Sir.”

Engineering & Designing Larsen & Toubro

Waseem Akram

The inspiring past of battlefield lesson to corporate was very well. Truly inspiring and motivate.

Assistant Manager Larsen & Toubro

Dhirendra singh – DGM – Finance and Digital

This was a unique program and an inspiring one. It has built a lot of enthusiasm and motivation
amongst the participants. The story of Pathar Sahib showed that a whole man is respected across
cultures. (Local people respect this Sikh guru as their holiest/supreme lama) A whole deed died in
full honesty… Read more “Dhirendra singh – DGM – Finance and Digital”

Mohit Gupta

Learning is the best of life & Learning via real life experience will make Feeling how much passion destruction problems effort be desired to more presentably. The section to situation & make steps to more.

Manager Larsen & Toubro

Pratik r. Kanndawala

Your experience has questioned my view to real life constraints to witch behave it. I think I can improve a lot positive response to constraints.

planning Manager Larsen & Toubro

Manav Rachna University

Hello Sir,
This is a thanking mail that you showed your presence at Manav Rachna International University(MRIU) from Saurabh Seth, a student pursuing B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from MRIU 5th semester, 3rd year.
Sir, Your words really had to salute possession especially the war you fought, I just had goosebumps hearing and really… Read more “Manav Rachna University”

Balajee Goswami

It was a wonderful session the inside the leadership was shared. True leadership is shown in the time of crisis. The connection of battlefield techniques are well connected with corporate world further we also
Get the true story of the kargil war insure you. We shall know the learning the session today.

Assistant Manager Larsen & Toubro

Prashant Rajpoot

To be present with the person who has led the admission of kargil is on honorable movement. I like the course of how on onsite experience was converted into learning. A strategic case study can be added by increase of the time of the course.

Manager Larsen & Toubro

Pratin ghosh

Very motivating, A very measurable day in my life to meet a real Kargil heroin person an honor just spending time.

Construction manager Larsen & Toubro

Ruchir – Zonal Accountant

I had an opportunity to see how Army men live at the extreme ports of Indian Boarders and in
extreme weather conditions. Learned various new things from this leadership program like – – How
to manage by yourself, How to manage with fewer resources, How to adopt Discipline, Obedience,
Communications, Team Spirit… Read more “Ruchir – Zonal Accountant”

Zonal Accountant Mahindra Finance

U Parthiban

We know it’s a tough task facing a war where enemy is at upper head this session wake up the self confidence trying till success, leadership est. like analytic back and brought it to the part hires lean.

Manager Larsen & Toubro

Saumil Bhatt

Lot of enemy & experience seen in the talk. Conversion, provide & energy is performed.
Suggestion would be the describe the experience with deserved and share more method on the people remember the story and convert more

Assistance general manager Larsen & Toubro

Faculty of Management Studies Management College

Dear SIR, I was delighted to attend your session on motivation. The first time, I have learned that mind is stronger than physical health. Soldiers are not stronger than us nor they came from different background still they can do wonders, just because of their determinations to achieve the goal. They are always ready to… Read more “Faculty of Management Studies Management College”

K. Vertival

My respect from the army has increased multifold. I am privileged to have taken lesson from the caption the real leader.
“I will respect on the thing there forever”

Manager Larsen & Toubro

Dhannajay Pandey Manager

It was a very on insight into our life where in the few talk over you and you have to get over it and be prepared for the worst. The description of your feeling before going for the war when you know that you might not return base was an eye open and has take… Read more “Dhannajay Pandey Manager”

Manager Larsen & Toubro

Shashi Kumar

The live example of leadership abilities was visualized. The important of the leadership the differences that may be created with a good Leadership

Assistant Manager Larsen & Toubro

Avinash Yogeshawer – DGM – HR Operations, Country Group Head

Working with MMFSL for 12 yrs and prior to that with other organization, I have never been through
such inspirational, thought-provoking and values-based leadership training. After interaction with
the Army officer, I realized how tough the life is for Army men in the Kargil, but they never
complained and deliver their best… Read more “Avinash Yogeshawer – DGM – HR Operations, Country Group Head”

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Saihin Kulkarni

Very inspiring to listen real experience from the battlefield directly from caption akhilesh saxena. He would be help full if caption Akhilesh Saxena gives some divert corporate tips boned on the learning battlefield.

Manager Larsen & Toubro

Atul Kumar

To meet and listen to a war hero is a prime opportunity for me.  The leadership experience for war field has been a wonder full    learning session for me. The war example and etc. application in day to day were life is very well applied.

Constructor Manager Larsen & Toubro

Saurabh Singh

What I realized today that we in our way to progress life &career with a lot about every small challenges. Today you have showed the insights of the war and that I believe will keep me motivated to work and succeed in all adversities

Manager Larsen & Toubro