Priya Rana Kapoor
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Priya Rana Kapoor

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Priya is an executive life coach, speaker and the founder of Give YourSelf Permission® Empowerment Programs. Her first book "Give YourSelf Permission to Live Your Life" (Balboa Press) was released in April 2014. This book lead to the Give YourSelf Permission Magazine, which then transitioned into the Give YourSelf Permission Anthology - 44 Inspirational and Insightful Stories of Risk-taking, Life Changes and Successful Outcomes.

​She grew up in London, England and then spent over a decade in California mostly earning an undergraduate degree in theatre and a master’s in marriage and family therapy, both from the University of Southern California (USC). Her post-grad research was in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease along with providing therapy to patients and their families at USC University Hospital’s Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery. She is also a graduate of the Coach U Core Essentials Program.

Priya speaks to corporate and non-profit groups, facilitates workshops, and has appeared on NBC’s Today Show where she was invited to discuss women’s health issues. As a vocal advocate for MS research, Priya is dedicated to helping the community through her work with the National MS Society. Additionally, her philanthropic commitment includes involvement with Aids Project Los Angeles and the Junior League of Los Angeles and London. She also serves on the USC Alumni Association Board of Governors and The USC Dornsife Alumni Advisory Council.

She lived in Los Angeles, CA and London, England. She hopes to travel more, visit new countries and learn as much as she can from different cultures.


REVIEWS

“Priya has written an insightful and compassionate book for the individual who struggles with wanting to make everyone else happy, but who neglects their own self-worth and joy. The author shares, with vulnerability, her own journey to giving herself permission to live HER life and provides useful information and tools on how to break free of the shackles which hold you back. Through thoughtful guidance, concepts, and exercises she becomes your personal guide as you take back your life.”
​ —Shawn Achor, NY Times bestselling author of Before Happiness and The Happiness Advantage

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“During my elite Olympic career which spanned over 20 years I met many people and I can say without a shadow of a doubt that Priya is one of the most genuine people I have ever met. As a client of Priya’s, I was thrilled when I heard that she had decided to publish her philosophy as a comprehensive, step-by-step book … I have no doubt that people from all walks of life will benefit from the gems in this book. Take the Permission Journey™ with Priya and discover that personal happiness is acceptable and completely attainable.”
—Tasha Danvers, Two-time Olympian, Olympic medalist and author
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