Gauri Guha

Speaker, Classical Singer, Musician

Gauri Guha is a seasoned business leader and master classical vocalist who has succeeded internationally in both the business world as well as in the fine arts over the last 40 years. She has worked extensively in the fields of Administration in South Asia, South America, Europe and North America in government and diplomatic organizations such as Food Corporation of India, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Indian High Commission in Guyana, and notable financial institutions as State Bank of India and Scotiabank in Canada.

She has received several awards from the Ontario Arts Council, Canada Council, Shastri Indo Canadian Institute, Dominion Institute of Passages to Canada, The Association of Women of India in Canada (AWIC) and many other organizations focused on enriching the cultural landscape in Canada and improving the immigrant experience.

“Gauri Guha is an inspiration! Her unique perspective is an absolutely uplifting breath of fresh air.
Drawing from deep roots in the world of business leadership and a lifetime’s experience and international renown as a performer of Indian classical music, she provides us a unique perspective on life and work.

But what makes her remarkable as a speaker is an ability to transform audiences by opening not only their minds… but also their hearts . Her boundless positive enthusiasm, authentic wisdom and warmth always provide a grounded yet elevating message of hope, joy and human possibility.”

-Dr. Jeff Salz
“America’s Leading Anthropologist/Adventurer”
Speaker Hall of Fame

“Ms. Guha is a great artist, as well as an inspirational speaker who can bridge cultures, finding the common ground among her diverse audience and engaging them in active cultural dialogues.”

– Kay Li, Ph.D.
President, Asian Heritage Month – Canadian Foundation for Asian Culture Inc.

Fast Facts On Gauri

  • Held full-time senior management position in Scotiabank and worked for 27 years. In September 2010, was nominated and selected by the Global Human Resources of Scotiabank as one of the 24 extraordinary women world-wide in the “Her Success, Her Way” Program.
  • May 2007 to date – a registered members of the Speakers’ Bureau of Dominion Institute Passages to Canada and regularly deliver motivational/inspirational speeches in Junior, Middle and High schools of Toronto Board of Education and private schools.
  • May 5, 2008 – participated in Educational Round Table discussion on “How to facilitate inclusive education through Asian Arts” at Asian Heritage Month Festival
  • May 23, 2008– delivered speech on “Multi-culturalism and Identity” at the Revenue Canada, Toronto, Canada.
  • October 27, 2008 – delivered speech on “Passion and Determination” at the Sales Rally of Scotiabank, Scarborough, Ontario. Canada.
  • October 30, 2008 – delivered speech on “Change Management” in the Family and Crisis Services, Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
  • August 10, 2009 – delivered speech in “Spirituality in Music and Life” at the Toronto Indo-Jazz Festival.
  • March 22, 2014 – participated in panel discussion on “How to prevent child abuse” at the PHD Chamber of Commerce, New Delhi, India.
  • June 12, 2015 – delivered speech on “Yoga and Hinduism” at the Asian Heritage Month Festival, Toronto.
  • June 28, 2015 – delivered speech on “A view from above” at the Women’s Conference organized by Maharudra Temple, Scarborough, Ontario
  • March 12, 2016 – delivered keynote speech on “Life in Resonance” at the Women’s Conference organized by the BAPS- Swaminarayan Temple, Etobicoke, Ontario.
  • April 8, 2016 – participated in multi-faith (Hindu, Buddhist and Christian) panel discussion on “Music and Spirituality”, Innis College, University of Toronto.
  • Summer 2007 to Summer 2012 – participated in the Mentoring Partnership Program in collaboration with Triac and Scotiabank. Assisted several new immigrants to learn job skills to get into Canadian work force and was nominated as one of the Best Mentors/Coaches.
  • Nov. 5, 2010 – selected by the Toronto Reference Library as a Human Book and participated at the Malvern Public Library. The program was launched for the first time in Toronto.