Neurodivergent Speaker, Coach, Consultant, Investor, Veteran, Author
with Asperger’s syndrome - IQ 163
Neurodivergence Some prefer not to be diagnosed for fear of being labelled, Vinod views being diagnosed as being equipped with information, his diagnosis helped understand what he was dealing with and answered questions that plagued him for years. Being diagnosed further helped cope with deeper issues like shame that's common for people who are neurodivergent/ on the spectrum.
Vinod Nair is Autistic with Asperger's Syndrome.
His autism is characterized by dyslexia, limited emotional bandwidth, hyper sensitivity, sensory overloads, masking, difficulties in social interactions, inability to make small talk, twitches, body dysmorphia, inability to understand irony/ sarcasm/ facial expressions/ tone, takes statements literally and a tendency to binge. On the plus side, Vinod has an IQ of 163, is gifted with hyperfocus, high function, depth, loyalty, ability to get to the core of issues, ability to learn multiple languages and pattern identification among other manifestations such as intensity that maybe debatable as positives/ negatives.
Vinod is supported by his inner circle who he refers to as his bed posts and a professional psychotherapist specialized with autistics. Vinod channels his intensity towards work, diet, fitness and productive outcomes. He uses yoga, breath work and running for stability; stays away from stimulants like caffeine, nicotine, alcohol and prefers meditation over medication. Reading, learning, crunching numbers, trail running and the stock market remain his favorite escapes. He loves and sticks to routines, has had the very same breakfast for years and relishes it just as much every day. Vinod is a minimalist by choice and prefers to lead a simple life.
Vinod is an ambassador of Neurodivergence Awareness and an advocate for mental health care. More at Neurodivergence page.
Vinod is supported by his inner circle who he refers to as his bed posts and a professional psychotherapist specialized with autistics. Vinod channels his intensity towards work, diet, fitness and productive outcomes. He uses yoga, breath work and running for stability; stays away from stimulants like caffeine, nicotine, alcohol and prefers meditation over medication. Reading, learning, crunching numbers, trail running and the stock market remain his favorite escapes. He loves and sticks to routines, has had the very same breakfast for years and relishes it just as much every day. Vinod is a minimalist by choice and prefers to lead a simple life.
Vinod is an ambassador of Neurodivergence Awareness and an advocate for mental health care. More at Neurodivergence page.
ChildhoodVinod was born into a middle-class nuclear family in Mumbai, India and studied at a local school run by Jesuits. An undiagnosed autistic, he struggled to keep pace with life through his school years just scraping by. He was bullied often, did not participate in extracurricular activities or sports, kept mostly to himself avoiding social interactions.
Young Vinod was an emotional eater who couldn't stop binge eating, by the age of 16 he was 5 feet four inches and weighed 98 kilograms (216 pounds); played no sports, had few friends, did poorly in studies and had regular melt downs. Emotionally and physically abused in his home for being fat and stupid, he escaped from life by reading, he read any and everything he could get his hands on, counted numbers in his head and stayed close to the friends he had. With almost no resources to identify Autism in the 70s and 80s in India, unable to understand their child's condition his parents assumed the worst and expected no future for him.
Pivot Vinod's pivot happened at age 17 when he lost weight and discovered what would become his life long passion: Running. He felt free and alive when he ran. By the age of 19, Vinod began his spiritual quest, was an accomplished runner, student editor of his college magazine and had begun to participate in debates. He was less awkward and gained confidence but his autism persisted undiagnosed leaving him confused, ashamed and inadequate.
Young Vinod was an emotional eater who couldn't stop binge eating, by the age of 16 he was 5 feet four inches and weighed 98 kilograms (216 pounds); played no sports, had few friends, did poorly in studies and had regular melt downs. Emotionally and physically abused in his home for being fat and stupid, he escaped from life by reading, he read any and everything he could get his hands on, counted numbers in his head and stayed close to the friends he had. With almost no resources to identify Autism in the 70s and 80s in India, unable to understand their child's condition his parents assumed the worst and expected no future for him.
Pivot Vinod's pivot happened at age 17 when he lost weight and discovered what would become his life long passion: Running. He felt free and alive when he ran. By the age of 19, Vinod began his spiritual quest, was an accomplished runner, student editor of his college magazine and had begun to participate in debates. He was less awkward and gained confidence but his autism persisted undiagnosed leaving him confused, ashamed and inadequate.
Speaking
Having never participated in extra curricular activities, Vinod's first exposure to public speaking was when he found himself in front of an audience at a National debate. Vinod was over come with stage fright, he froze and could not speak. He left the podium with a muttered half apology.
The incident impacted him and he took it upon himself to master public speaking. Now counted as one of the best motivators of our time, Vinod has worked with individuals from all walks of life including corporate heads, government officials, students, senior management officials, sports stars, beauty pageant finalists, celebrities, film stars and politicians.
Yoga
Vinod's exposure to yoga began at a young age imitating, practising breathwork and asanas with his father at home. In his younger years he attended yoga camps that helped him create a foundation for his own later years practise as an accomplished Siddhi Yogi with expertise in breathwork.
An Iyengar student literate in Sanskrit, proficient in Nyan Yoga and Bhakti Yoga, some of his discourses on the Vedas and workshops on breathwork are available on Youtube. Besides his Indian expertise, Vinod is also an International Yoga Alliance certified Yoga teacher from Vancouver, Canada. Vinod’s breathwork workshops help open doors to new worlds within you. Discover different methods of breathing. Handle stress, control rage, keep warm, cool down, meditate, regulate discipline through breathwork.
An Iyengar student literate in Sanskrit, proficient in Nyan Yoga and Bhakti Yoga, some of his discourses on the Vedas and workshops on breathwork are available on Youtube. Besides his Indian expertise, Vinod is also an International Yoga Alliance certified Yoga teacher from Vancouver, Canada. Vinod’s breathwork workshops help open doors to new worlds within you. Discover different methods of breathing. Handle stress, control rage, keep warm, cool down, meditate, regulate discipline through breathwork.
Military Service
Vinod began his career with a five year stint in the army during which he was deployed along the line of control and saw some action. He left the army as an infantry Captain but his rank followed him into civilian life, Vinod is fondly known as 'Captain'
Coach
After leaving the army, Vinod came out and started on his own. He ran a recruitment company but kept getting invited to speak by his clients. It was meant to be, he took to coaching like it was all he was ever meant to do. Over the next three decades, Vinod worked with over 650,000 people across the world. His enviable clientelle includes some of the best known names in the world.
Business Consultant
Vinod credits his success in the financial and business consulting industry to his Autism. His ability to crunch numbers, analyse situations and find viable solutions appears magical and is often entertaining. He also credits his unique ability to not get influenced by the media/ popular opinion to Autism. 163 IQ, no filter honesty and unique presentation skills brought him success as a Business Consultant.
Celebrity
Vinod's s a popular local celebrity making apprearances on TV shows, pageants and corporate events/ competitions. A regular judge, expert advisor guest and coach on several popular TV shows, his presence adds credibility and flavor to events. Click here to see some press coverage
Personal Life and media gossip
Vinod is based out of Vancouver Island BC, Canada. Situated off Canada's Pacific Coast Vancouver Island is known for its stunning beauty often referred to as 'the most beautiful place in the world'.
Some of this beauty has been captured in the Netflix Series 'Island of Wolves' For personal life and media gossip Google Search: 'Captain Vinod Nair' Official Social media links at the bottom of page Writing/ Author Vinod began writing at a young age and had two novels under his belt before grade 10. He wrote for and was the editor of his college magazine through out his years there. Vinod has published his articles/ blogs/ opinions/ reviews in every relevant newspaper and magazine. His writting includes management papers and policy for clients. His novel 'Pride of Lions' released in 2012 when on to be a best seller and is still available a decade later. Scroll down for more on Pride of Lions. Client List Vinod has worked with some of the best names in world. Here's a list Scroll down Pride of Lions...
Some of this beauty has been captured in the Netflix Series 'Island of Wolves' For personal life and media gossip Google Search: 'Captain Vinod Nair' Official Social media links at the bottom of page Writing/ Author Vinod began writing at a young age and had two novels under his belt before grade 10. He wrote for and was the editor of his college magazine through out his years there. Vinod has published his articles/ blogs/ opinions/ reviews in every relevant newspaper and magazine. His writting includes management papers and policy for clients. His novel 'Pride of Lions' released in 2012 when on to be a best seller and is still available a decade later. Scroll down for more on Pride of Lions. Client List Vinod has worked with some of the best names in world. Here's a list Scroll down Pride of Lions...
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Pride of Lions
Times of India took a leap of faith when they published Pride of Lions by Vinod Nair in 2012. It was their first fictional book. The gamble paid off, Pride of Lions was a runnaway success best seller through 2013. A few years later, a production house signed a deal to make a movie of the book.
A fast paced quick read, Pride of Lions is a love story. It addresses issues like the caste system, corruption and the concept of ownership over accountability and responsibility. The philosophical and spiritual questions it asks are deep and relevant. The battle sequences are graphic and relentless. Pride of Lions keeps the reader short of breath.
Over a decade later it is still available online. Click here to order your copy on Amazon.
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