Courage Talks S8E4 - Rajat Mathur

Pushing Boundaries – From Boardrooms to Summits with Rajat Mathur

What does courage look like when you’ve survived a heart attack, summited unforgiving peaks, and led talent strategy across Asia for a global giant like Morgan Stanley?

In this powerful episode of Courage Talks, we sit down with Rajat Mathur – Senior Adviser at Morgan Stanley, former Asia Head of Talent, marathoner, mountaineer, author, and founder of the Fightback Club.

With over 30 years in finance and HR leadership – including 17+ years at Morgan Stanley and key roles at Deutsche Bank – Rajat has shaped high-performing teams across cultures. But his true test of resilience came not in the boardroom, but on the edge of life itself.

A heart attack survivor, Rajat now counsels others through recovery while running ultra-marathons, climbing mountains (3 summits and counting), and inspiring adults to reclaim their spirit of adventure. He’s also the author of “Dear Dad” and a contributing voice in “A Wonderful Boss”, and a sought-after speaker on turning bucket-list dreams into reality. Join us as Rajat shares: How extreme endurance mirrors leadership under pressure The mindset that fueled his physical and emotional comeback Practical ways to challenge limits – in career, health, and life

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