Keka Dasgupta shares principles of Gratitude Centered Leadership

In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge engages in a compelling conversation with Keka Dasgupta about societal pressure, women's roles, and personal fulfillment. They delve into the challenges of balancing work and family life, explore the concept of intrapreneurship, and discuss Keka's unique approach towards bullying in schools. The importance of cultivating inclusion and leadership in classrooms is also considered, along with the need for creating fulfilling school environments. The episode concludes with a discussion on expressing gratitude in daily life.

TEDx speaker, Keka DasGupta helps people DO life on their own terms. She is the founder of a platform called, "The Art of Life-ing". This mom-of-two has spent her entire working life – first as an award-winning PR/marketing veteran, and now as an entrepreneur – to studying the emotional undercurrents that connect people to people and people to brands. She has worked with such globally recognized brands as: IKEA, Nike, Disney, Johnson & Johnson, American Express and many other Fortune 500s. Today, she offers keynotes, interactive workshops and online programming for corporations to create happy cultures at work, and anti-bullying programs for schools across North America - all using gratitude-centered leadership. For more on the Art of Life-ing with Keka, check out her YouTube channel: The Art of Life-ing with Keka.

(0:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction: Keka Dasgupta (5:15) Discussion on Societal Pressure and Personal Fulfillment (9:55) Exploration of Women's Roles and Self-Reflection (14:19) Balancing Work and Family Life: Keka's Perspective (18:10) Intrapreneurship and Opportunities for Improvement (20:08) Keka's School Program and Approach to Bullying (25:00) Cultivating Inclusion and Leadership in Classrooms (30:04) Creating Fulfilling School Environments and Empowering Students (32:11) Wisdom, Leadership, and Impact in School Settings (35:27) Expressing Gratitude in Relationships and Daily Life (39:20) Closing Remarks, Contacting Keka, and Listener Challenge