Most advisors bring one world to their work.
Chandni Rav brings five.
A psychology graduate who studied human behaviour long before entering a boardroom.
A television presenter who learned how authority is constructed by observing it up close — in studios, in parliaments, on red carpets, and in conversations with some of the most influential figures across four continents.
A performer trained by the people who shaped Hollywood’s greatest talents.
A business strategist who spent twelve years inside organisations studying how culture, systems, and human behaviour intersect at the highest levels.
And someone who navigated significant personal adversity — developing the kind of psychological resilience and clarity that cannot be taught in any classroom.
Chandni Rav has spent her career inside rooms where authority is tested — meeting heads of government, navigating political and business environments, and studying what separates leaders who command a room from those who merely occupy it.
Her career began in front of a camera. As a television presenter and executive producer, she conducted interviews with politicians, global activists, celebrities, and some of the most prominent figures in politics, culture, and film — spanning Australia, India, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, with her work broadcasting across Australia and the USA.
What that work gave her wasn’t just access. It gave her a technically precise understanding of how presence is constructed, how credibility is communicated through the body and voice, and why composure under scrutiny is a learnable skill — not a personality trait.
A CaREER BUILT ACROSS ROOMS THAT MATTER - From The Archive
With former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Parliament House, Canberra
She was among a select group of ethnic media personalities invited to meet former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard at Parliament House, Canberra.
At Parliament House, Canberra
Invited as part of a select group of ethnic media personalities to dine with Senator Kate Lundy, Her Excellency the High Commissioner of India, and the Hindu Council of Australia.
With Dr. Kiran Bedi, former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, and UN civilian police advisor
Chandni had the privilege of interviewing Dr Kiran Bedi, India’s first female IPS officer.
With celebrated fashion designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee at the Indian Film Festival, Melbourne
Sabyasachi Mukherjee has a global luxury brand that celebrities sport on international red carpet events.
Chandni has interviewed various celebrities from the world of art and glamour at film festivals and movie premieres.
With former NSW Premier Kristina Keneally and Minister for Citizenship John Hatzistergos, NSW Parliament House, Sydney
Chandni has interviewed 3 premiers of NSW- Kristina Keneally, Barry O'Farrell, and Nathan Rees.
She has also had several media interactions with politicians from across Australia, South Africa and India.
With Leslie Udwin, award-winning British filmmaker and human rights activist
Discussing media, social change, and the role of storytelling in shaping public consciousness. Leslie is also the director of the controversial documentary ‘India’s Daughter".
With Ela Gandhi — peace activist, former South African MP, and granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi
In conversation about non-violence, public leadership, and the continuing relevance of Gandhian philosophy.
"What I learned in front of the camera shaped everything I do behind the scenes. Leadership presence isn’t performance. But the performing arts taught me something most leadership frameworks miss — how authority is constructed, communicated, and felt in a room."
Chandni Rav
In 2026, she founded
MindManifesta to formalise and expand that work — bringing together frameworks from behavioral science, performing arts, organizational psychology, and strategic insight to help leaders navigate the psychological dimensions of high-stakes leadership.
Formally trained across psychology, digital cultures, organizational behavior, and business systems — at the University of Sydney, and in executive education in artificial intelligence from MIT and ISB.
Personal Perspective
Over the years, Chandni's understanding of leadership has been shaped not only by professional experiences but also by personal challenges.
Earlier in her life, she navigated a period of significant health adversity. That experience required developing a deep sense of resilience, emotional awareness, and disciplined decision-making under uncertainty.
These lessons later became central to her perspective on leadership: that effective decision-making is not only strategic, but deeply psychological.
Today, her work integrates these life lessons rooted in behavioral science, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence to help leaders navigate complex environments with clarity and composure.