Krish Dhanam

Krish Dhanam was born in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, and completed his MBA at the Institute of Management Technology in Ghaziabad. After finishing his education, he migrated to the US in 1986 with his bride Anila. A turning point in his career came in 1990 when he won a sales contest that earned him a ticket to a seminar conducted by Zig Ziglar. This event led to Dhanam joining the Ziglar Corporation in 1991 as a telemarketer, where he was personally trained by Zig Ziglar. He rose to become the Vice President of Global Operations at the corporation.

Throughout his career, Dhanam has established himself as a keynote speaker, addressing topics such as faith, freedom, the American Dream, and various business and motivational themes. He is known for his dynamic and engaging speaking style, which has brought him to over seventy countries and all across the United States. Dhanam's client list includes prominent organizations such as The United States Army, American Airlines, Christian Dior, and Marriott Hotels. His proficiency in topics ranges from sales and global business to customer service and team building.

Currently, Dhanam holds multiple roles: he is the CEO of Skylife Success, the Global Ambassador for the Ziglar Group of Companies, and the Global Corporate Adjunct for Ravi Zacharias Ministries. He also serves as Managing Partner at Skylife Success, developing global educational curriculums, and is the President of Mala Ministries. His written works include "The American Dream from an Indian Heart," "From Abstracts to Absolutes," and "Hard Headed and Soft Hearted," co-authored with Rick Belluzzo. Additionally, he is a contributing author to "Top Performance" by Zig Ziglar.

The Dhanams reside in Flower Mound, Texas, and are the proud parents of Nicolas, a mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Tulsa.