My Story

It May Inspire You

How I realised it’s not enough to to just survive with ADHD, when I can thrive with it too

Perfectly Imperfect is rooted in the authentic story of my life.

From the period when I achieved personal and professional success to the darkest days of my battles with ADHD, which was diagnosed relatively late. Both phases shaped me into who I am today, and eventually guided me in a new direction.

The actual narrative centers around Oh, my invisible friend, the source of my smile and my go-to person when things get bleak. One day, when my inner turbulence peaked, Oh suddenly disappeared!

My search to find Oh, and free him from the mysterious forces that had captured him takes me to Oh Landia. It is an enthralling virtual universe where, in multiple encounters with enchanting pixies, I start creating the transformational road map that led me back to Oh, and taught me not just to survive, but to begin to thrive despite my challenges.

As the story reaches an ending few would have foreseen, I find my smile beginning to re-emerge once again! And I discover the courage to share my experiences with the world.

Perfectly Imperfect is not a typical self-help narrative, but an intriguing and thought-provoking commentary on coping with the challenges of the competitive contemporary world.

I invite you to embark on this remarkable journey with me. My story has the potential to ignite the spark within you, to help you discover  your own story and encourage you too, to share it with the world.

Listen to

Kiran

The Infectious Positivity of a Simple Smile

Kiran’s life story is as mesmerizing as his charming smile.

Born in Bengaluru, in 1967, he imbibed some of  the vibrant energy of the city. However,  a chance encounter on a ship would forever change the trajectory of his life.

In a fairy-tale romance, Kiran, a smart young officer,  falls in love with apprentice Marianne from Denmark. Sparks fly and they become soul mates, eventually getting married in 1996.  Today, they and their two wonderful children call beautiful Copenhagen their home.

With his enormous talent, magnetic personality and the magic of his delightful smile, Kiran soared high during a career spanning multiple decades, continents, business domains and cultures. He grew from a home appliance salesman to what he today sheepishly refers to as “an ambitious ‘stay-at-work’ father” in famed Fortune companies and start-ups.

In 2021, unforeseen burnout changed Kiran’s life. 

Emerging as a new persona he has now set out in a different direction; embracing a  path less travelled. A leader and entrepreneur who has embraced ADHD, for better or worse, he has an audacious goal: Create a billion smiles every day!

Driven by his indomitable spirit and fueled by the power of his own transformation, Kiran’s mission now is to inspire and motivate individuals from all walks of life. Knowing what a profound impact a single smile can have, he aims to use his unique storytelling and infectious positivity to ignite many, many more smiles. Target: A billion, every day!

I have had many enriching and inspiring walks and conversations with Kiran, especially during the Covid-19 lockdown. It has been inspiring and life-affirming to witness Kiran's transformation from stress and burnout to power, creativity and humor. Now I can see the power in his eyes and have no doubt that he will light a 1 million smiles and more.
Kiran and I went to middle and high school together so I have known him for a very long time. He is one sharp, smart, and witty individual, and in those school years, one had no idea he was dealing with ADHD. I always thought he would be a very good stand-up comic, and his latest work, be it in print, is truly inspiring. It is allowing him to shine, bringing smiles to the world and showcasing his talents!!
I've known Kiran for over 30 years, and he's been a cherished friend throughout our journey. backgrounds, we had a treasure trove of sailing stories to exchange. It was during this time that Kiran played a pivotal role in my entrepreneurial journey. He was among the first to connect us with our initial client when our startup was navigating the challenges of its early days. His support has been instrumental in laying the foundation of my business success.

The Extraordinary

Pixies of Oh Landia

Creating Oh Landia was the start of my personal adventure and treasure hunt and Perfectly Imperfect is only about the first few gleaming gems I found there. Rest assured, as my adventures in Oh Landia continue, as I dig deeper within, there are new wonders emerging all the time.

Oh Landia will always prove to be a treasure trove of wisdom drawn from life’s lessons: the resilience born from embracing failure, and the exhilaration of reaching the pinnacle of success.

I intend to share these stories using diverse forms. From thought provoking blogs and captivating podcasts to breaking news and delightful comics, I weave together a rich tapestry of experiences. Whether you savour the written word or the resonant notes of the human voice, or prefer the vivid imagery of a visual storytelling thinker, there’s inspiration waiting to be discovered here for everyone.

Adventures &

Treasure Hunts

Creating Oh Landia is just the beginning. Perfectly Imperfect is merely the first treasure I found in Oh Landia. Rest assured, my adventures and treasure hunts in Oh Landia will continue to find new concepts and toys.

Oh Landia will continue to open a treasure trove of wisdom drawn from life’s lessons, the resilience born from embracing failure, and the exhilaration of reaching the pinnacle of success.

To share my stories, I’ve meticulously curated a diverse collection of content. From insightful blogs and captivating podcasts to breaking news and delightful comics, my stories offer a rich tapestry of experiences. Whether you’re a word or sound enthusiast, or a visual thinker, there’s something here for everyone.

OH LANDIA BLOG

Tailor-made for the inquisitive intellect, in this blog I reflect on thought provoking themes and concepts like ‘The Extrapreneur Mindset’, ‘Leeches and Chattering Monkeys’, and many more. They serve as building blocks and I share how they inspire me to find new ways or ‘Cool Moves’ to learn to thrive.

VOICE OF OH LANDIA

A podcast series curated for the curious intellect in bite-sized episodes. Here, I delve into the minds of my earthly visionary leaders and accomplished entrepreneurs, drawing upon their wisdom and insights to help me analyze my strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that frequently arise in my own life.

WWOW OH LANDIA

A weekly 5-min max read that summarizes some of the stuff worth a WWoW (Wander, Wonder and Worry) on

TICKLE STREET

To experiment with fun ways to create a billion smiles, Tickle Street is the ultimate destination to hang out with the pixies and enjoy their wisecracks and how they take cracks at the wise.

Let's Connect

If you find the concepts of Oh and Oh Landia intriguing and resonating within you, then you are a kindred spirit.

It would be an honor for me to connect and share the work I’m passionately engaged in.

My aim is to continue to develop Oh Landia way past my goal of creating a billion smiles everyday!

Together, we can explore the breadth of our imagination and creativity and venture deeper into the enchanting world of Oh Landia, where possibilities are as limitless as our dreams.

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