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Hi, I’m Magna! I’m an Mpowerment Coach, Public Speaker and Dancer. I have spent the past 20 years building one of the most reputable personal brands in the global Salsa dance industry. Dance, and mastering the art of improvisation and non-verbal communication, has provided me with unique insights into the collective influence that mindset, movement and communication have on our ability to feel Mpowered in our thoughts, bodies, relationships, and pursuits.
How does salsa dancing connect to the mpowered approach?
ON THE SURFACE, salsa dancing often just looks like two people having fun while somehow moving gracefully and in harmony with each other. But to create a fluid, seamless, responsive, and dynamic connection between two strangers in an improvised dance is much more involved than it may appear.
EACH DANCER HAS TO BE self-aware, confident in their abilities, focused on their partner while also processing multiple stimuli, get creative in how they express themselves, accommodate their partners interpretation, and always stay calm and adaptable when presented with the unexpected.
THESE INSIGHTS ARE the inspiration for Mpowered w/ Magna–coaching and content that helps increase your awareness and confidence, conquer obstacles, renew your motivation to achieve your goals, develop your authentic voice, communicate with conviction, and develop respectful and mutually beneficial relationships.
My Values & Beliefs
Mindset Is Everything
Our minds are immensely capable. Though we cannot always control what happens in life, we always have the power to choose our actions and reactions. By understanding our thoughts and feelings and improving our mindset, we can overcome our fears and limitations, accomplish our goals, conquer challenges, and live fuller, more meaningful lives.
Our Bodies Are Our Messengers
In order to meet the challenges of this world, live a healthy life, and be able to express ourselves fully, we need to make sure our bodies are always tuned and ready. Movement, through dance, fitness and body language exercises, allows us to build the awareness, strength, and resilience required to put our best foot forward.
Communication Is Key
Life is all about conversations and relationships. Those we have with others and with ourselves. By understanding and improving the intent, content, clarity, and delivery of our message, we can feel more confident in our expression and develop a powerful and authentic voice. This enables us to become better leaders, speakers, educators, partners, and friends, ultimately enhancing and optimizing our personal and professional lives.
Together We Thrive
The quality of our relationships has a direct impact on our levels of happiness, love, peace and success. By understanding the importance and impact of empathy, respect, intention and projections on our relationships, we can take responsibility and play an active role in creating the connections we desire and deserve. Creating and maintaining healthy supportive relationships provides us with a solid foundation to maximize our fulfilment and our potential.
My Story
I was born in India and grew up in Toronto, Canada. While studying Economics & International Relations at the University of Toronto, I was introduced to, and discovered my passion for, salsa dancing.
In 2005, I had the choice of continuing my studies or taking the risky leap and pursuing a career in dance. Obviously, I chose the latter. Though the path has been difficult, it has been one of the best decisions in my life.
Not only has my career in Salsa facilitated travel to over 80 countries and provided me with the opportunity to teach thousands of students across the globe, it has provided me with invaluable lessons about entrepreneurship, communication, relationships, authenticity, creativity, and mindset that I am now able to provide to my clients and my community, within and beyond dance.
Approaching life with a sense of curiosity, fearlessness and resilience is what has allowed me to fully enjoy my experiences and relationships while inspiring others to do the same.
Professional Accomplishments & Fun Facts
Traveled, performed & taught over 4000 hours at 400+ events across 80 countries
Toastmasters Competent Communicator Certified
Dancer & Choreographer for Mano, short film & winner of Best Cinematography at the Sol Dance Film Festival
Performed xylophone intro for Grammy Nominated New Swing Sextet, Salsa Band, NY
Shared the stage with Jimmy Bosch, El Gran Combo, Mambo Legends, The Bronx Horns, Tito Nieves, and other famous Latin Bands.
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Magna Gopal is an Mpowerment coach, TEDx speaker, and a pioneer in the global salsa dance industry. With over 20 years of experience spanning 80 countries, she is known for her unique insights and her holistic approach to empowerment through a mastery of mindset, movement and communication.
Her compassionate and energetic personality combined with her adaptive methods, unbridled creativity, uncanny musicality and her ability to effortlessly connect, relate and transfer knowledge to people of all backgrounds has made her one of the most respected and sought after coaches and speakers in the industry.
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