Prof. Dheeraj Sharma, in his keynote address, emphasized that resilience is key to overcoming setbacks and driving personal and professional growth, enabling individuals to navigate challenges with confidence. He highlighted the importance of developing self-belief, fortitude, and the ability to adapt in a rapidly evolving world. Encouraging students to embrace obstacles as opportunities, he underscored that resilience not only shapes strong leaders but also paves the way for future success.
The first panel expanded on Prof. Sharma’s insights, delving into the role of resilience in their personal and professional journeys. One speaker shared how perseverance led them from sketching on a phone to creating viral animations. Another highlighted resilience as the key to building a thriving business that empowers rural artisans and women entrepreneurs. A third emphasized emotional agility, demonstrating how setbacks fuel growth. The panel concluded with a powerful message on developing patience and embracing opportunities despite challenges.
The second panel explored the role of resilience in health, reinvention, and self-belief. Opening the discussion, a speaker underscored the importance of physical and emotional well-being, emphasizing how managing stress and anger fosters a healthier life. Another delved into the power of adaptability, sharing how navigating creative stagnation led to sustained success. Offering a fresh outlook, a third panelist highlighted the unpredictability of opportunities and the need to embrace setbacks with confidence. The session concluded with an inspiring take on faith, perseverance, and finding joy in life’s small moments despite uncertainties.
Through their powerful narratives, the speakers at TEDx IIM Rohtak 2025 highlighted the indispensable role of resilience in navigating uncertainty and transforming setbacks into stepping stones for success. Their stories served as a testament to the strength of self-belief, adaptability, and perseverance, leaving the audience motivated to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.
IIM Rohtak, a premier institute of national importance, currently enrolls over 1,600 students across its diverse programs and recently achieved AMBA accreditation, placing it among the top 2% of management institutes worldwide. With over 75% female representation in the past three years and students hailing from over 30 Indian states and Union Territories, the institute epitomizes diversity and academic excellence. Offering eight unique programs designed to cater to students from varied academic and socio-economic backgrounds, the institute adopts a multidisciplinary approach to prepare future business leaders.