Vidya Raman

About Vidya Raman

I help professionals simplify career success by turning communication into connection, and connection into influence. My work is grounded in practical frameworks and proven systems that work in real corporate environments — not theory. Through keynotes, workshops, and coaching, I help professionals sharpen their presence, lead conversations that matter, and show up with confidence when it counts.Whether you’re hosting a corporate conference or an association event designed to spark action, I bring a blend of contagious energy, corporate credibility, and real-world insight to every keynote, grounded in the same career-success principles I explore in my book, Lucky You: An Insider\'s Guide to Achieving Success and Finding Fulfillment in the Corporate World.With 25+ years in Fortune 500 leadership across Technology, Operations, and Product Development, my approach blends real-world insight with human-centered coaching to help people influence without authority and lead with impact. Trusted by associations such as PMI, SHRM, and industry groups across healthcare, nursing, travel, and hospitality—and by leading corporations including Merck, Brighthouse Financial, NRG Energy, DTCC, FIS, and Electrolux—I deliver keynotes and coaching that transform communication into measurable results. Keynote Speaking:Interactive, playful, and insightful research-backed presentations on all things related to career success( Influence Without Authority, Master Connections-Master your Career, Steady Is The New Smart, and Read The Room for Career Success.)Executive & Career Coaching:Coaching to strengthen presence and influence across every career stage.Strategic Communication & Presentation Coaching:Helping emerging leaders speak with clarity and confidence—whether it’s winning a job offer, securing stakeholder buy-in, or closing a client deal. Leadership Development & Workshops:Custom programs for organizations that build high-trust teams, improve collaboration, and align communication with business goals. I specialize in leadership training, communication mastery, and executive presence development.Author & Thought LeaderAuthor of Lucky You: An Insider’s Guide to Achieving Success and Finding Fulfillment in the Corporate World—a popular guide to career success. Vision to Victory Newsletter: Helping professionals move from intention to tangible results and achieve career success. More at | Explore client testimonials on LinkedIn and my website.

Experience

1. Senior Executive Coach

   Meridian Resources

   Sep 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Meridian Resources is a national talent management consulting company. In this role, I help professionals in transition regain clarity, rebuild confidence, and reenter the job market with purpose.

Education

• National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

  MCA, Master of Computer Applications

Skills

• Project Management
• Communication
• Process Improvement
• Information Architecture
• Data Warehousing
• Business Intelligence
• Problem Solving
• Sdlc
• Public Speaking
• Db2
• Sql
• Cobol
• Insurance Software
• Togaf
• Team Oriented
• Change Management
• Requirements Gathering
• Business Process Improvement
• Team-Oriented
• Insurance
• Leadership
• Business Analysis
• Risk Management
• Business Process
• Integration
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Requirements Analysis
• Visio
• Software Project Management
• Management
• Training
• Software Documentation
• Pmo
• Vendor Management
• Project Portfolio Management
• Pmp
• Project Planning
• IT Management
• Business Requirements
• Ms Project