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Simanto “Sim” Khandaker is an Executive Coach, Corporate Facilitator, and the founder of Balanced at Last. He is a leading voice in the movement to integrate mental wellbeing with high-stakes career advancement.
Sim’s methodology is unique in the coaching industry: he combines the data-driven strategy of a Six Sigma with the deep psychological insight of a Masters-level Clinician.
Having supported over 3,000 individuals and collaborated with Global 500 companies, Sim specializes in helping mid-career professionals navigate “Professional Trauma”—including burnout, layoffs, and toxic work cultures. He maintains a 97% success rate in helping clients achieve their goals by teaching them to manage their energy, not just their time.
Born in Bangladesh and raised in the U.S., Sim’s perspective is shaped by the immigrant experience and a deep commitment to resilience. He is dedicated to helping leaders realize that if they want to go fast, they can go alone—but if they want to go far, they must go together.
Media Appearance Terms & Content Policy
Thank you for your interest in featuring me, Simanto Khandaker, (the “Guest”) in your publication, podcast, channel, or platform. We value collaborative storytelling and aim to make the process seamless for both parties.
By scheduling an interview, accepting a guest contribution, or recording content with the Guest, the Media Outlet (“You”) agrees to the following terms regarding the use of the Guest’s name, likeness, and intellectual property.
1. Scope of Media
These terms apply to all formats of media, including but not limited to:
Audio: Podcasts, radio, and audio streaming.
Video: YouTube, television, streaming services, and social media video.
Written: Print magazines, newspapers, digital blogs, and online articles.
Live Events: Panels, webinars, and keynotes.
2. Grant of Rights & Ownership
Your Rights: You have the right to record, edit, publish, and distribute the specific interview or feature on your primary platforms and social media channels.
Guest Rights: The Guest retains ownership of their personal intellectual property, proprietary frameworks, stories, and independent business concepts shared during the appearance.
No Commercial Derivatives: You may not repackage the Guest’s appearance for sale in third-party commercial products (e.g., audiobooks, paid courses, anthologies, or AI training models) without express written consent.
3. Reciprocal Content Usage (The “Cross-Promotion” Clause)
We believe in mutual growth. To facilitate cross-promotion:
Guest Use: The Guest reserves the right to republish excerpts, clips, quotes, or the full content (after an agreed embargo period, if applicable) on the Guest’s own website, social media, and newsletter for promotional purposes.
No Copyright Strikes: The Media Outlet agrees not to issue copyright takedowns or strikes against the Guest for utilizing the footage or audio of their own appearance.
4. Attribution & Links (The “Value Exchange”)
As consideration for the Guest’s time and contribution, You agree to the following attribution standards:
Digital/Web: A direct, clickable “dofollow” link to https://balancedatlast.com must be included in the first paragraph of the article or the top half of the show notes/video description.
Social Media: Proper tagging of the Guest’s handle (@BalancedAtLast) in all promotional posts.
Print/Broadcast: Verbal or written mention of the Guest’s website or primary business name.
5. Accuracy & Context
Editing: While we respect your editorial discretion, You agree that any editing will preserve the context, tone, and intent of the Guest’s statements.
Misrepresentation: You may not edit the content in a way that creates a false impression, implies an endorsement of a product/political view not discussed, or defames the Guest.
Right to Correct: For written articles, the Guest requests the courtesy of reviewing direct quotes for accuracy prior to publication (where deadlines permit).
6. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Restriction
The Guest does not consent to the use of their voice, likeness, or the interview transcript for the training of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Large Language Models (LLMs), voice synthesis, or “deep fake” technology.
7. Non-Exclusivity
Unless a separate exclusivity agreement is signed and paid for, this appearance is non-exclusive. The Guest reserves the right to appear in competitor publications or outlets to discuss similar topics.
