The Brand Called You

Today, we embark on a captivating journey guided by the insightful words of Salvatore Babones, an associate professor at the esteemed University of Sydney. With his remarkable reputation as a recognized and respected commentator, Salvatore takes center stage, shedding light on leadership lessons and unraveling the complex tapestry of India's political and economic landscape. Join us as we delve into his profound perspectives, traversing the realms of international affairs, economic growth, agricultural reform, and the intricate dance between India, China, and Pakistan. 00:35- About Salvatore Babones Salvatore Babones is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney. He is the Director of the China and Free Societies program at the Centre for Independent Studies.

With globalization and urbanization, forest lands are shrinking and so are the indigenous communities across the world. With the global dialogue on environment preservation, the prime focus needs to be on preserving these communities owing to their strong relation and understanding of nature and environment. In today’s episode, we discuss the need of preserving these communities for the larger good of mankind. [00:41] - About Tom Wheeler Tom is the Executive Director of Treesistance, Founder of Sinchi, a nonprofit that upholds the UN's Declaration of the rights of indigenous people. He is also a founder of a number of other initiatives before he moved into this space. Tom also volunteers at an orphanage in Cusco.

This interview is with Ashutosh Garg, who is described as a corporate leader, entrepreneur, author, master storyteller, and management coach. The interview covers various aspects of Garg's life, including his early life, education, inspirations, corporate career, entrepreneurship journey, and his podcast/video series called "The Brand Called You." Garg talks about his experiences at ITC and the challenges he faced in building a successful company. He also shares insights on the importance of strong systems and processes in business and his motivation for starting the podcast/video series to share knowledge and experiences with the younger generation. 00:36- About Ashutosh Garg Ashutosh Garg is a storyteller. He is the author of several books. Ashutosh hosts the wildly successful video and podcast series “The Brand Called You” (www.tbcy.in) bringing the stories of successful entrepreneurs, professionals, and senior corporate leaders to thousands of listeners.

A Personal Brand is who you are when you are not in the room. It’s not easy to build a sustainable personal brand and get people to trust you. But, it’s very necessary to build a brand people can trust if we want people to do business with us. Today we have with us Ben to share what mistakes should be avoided while building a personal brand. About Ben Baker He is the President and CEO of Your Brand Marketing. He is the author of two books. He used to work in Ingram Micro. He realized that he loved to do marketing and that’s what he has been doing for the last 10 years.

The video is an interview with Seema Jain, founder, and CEO of Seva Global, an organization that helps businesses grow through cultural competency. Jain talks about her personal journey and how she got into the hotel industry. She shares how she discovered the importance of appealing to guests' cultural needs and how it helped her hotel to attract Indian guests. Jain also talks about her experience at Marriott International, where she created a program to teach hotel staff about different cultures' business and social protocols. She discusses her entrepreneurial spirit and the motivation behind starting Seva Global. 00:33- About Seema Jain Seema Jain is the Founder and CEO of Seva Global - Growing Business Through Cultural Competency. She is also the Co-founder of two non-profit organizations – Supporting Excellence in Education Foundation (SEED) and Young Jains of America. She was earlier with Baxter, Caremark and Marriott.

It is becoming more and more important for organizations to have some DEI policies and incorporate them. It is not just about hiring diverse talent but creating a safe space for that talent to flourish in the organization. Today we have with us Monika to tell us more about DEI and how she is helping organizations implement their policies better. About Monika Navandar She is the Founder and Chief DEI Consultant of NeoSeven Solutions. She is a global HR expert and Talent Manage expert. She is also a certified coach. She has worked with Johnson & Johnson, Volkswagen, Merck Pharma, HSBC, and IBM.

David Price helps organizations and people to make sustainable change happen. He is a highly sought-after speaker, trainer and masterclass leader. 00:32- About David Price OBE and his journey. I am also an experienced Public Speaker: talking about Learning, Innovation and Creativity. I have my own training company: Educational Arts specializing in training to engage students and workers alike. I am a board member of Vega Schools, New Delhi and an international advisor to the Canadian Education Association and the Mastery Transcript Initiative. I have been at the forefront of innovation in organizational learning for over 30 years. In 2009, I was made a member of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty the Queen.

Dominic Tyler is CEO of Junari ERP and Recycly for ITAD businesses. He is the chair of the board of trustees of Mid and North Essex Mind mental health charity. 00:32- About Dominic Tyler and his journey. Dominic Tyle took the reins of Junari in 2018. He has worked in software since 1999 and has been passionate since then about making the most practical use of software in businesses. Dominic became director of a well-established software company in Suffolk in 2006 and progressed to MD in 2012. During this time, he was also elected as chair of Mid and North Essex Mind mental health charity, retiring from the role in 2018 to focus on Junari. Outside of work, he is kept busy with his kids, has an active lifestyle, and a lot of audiobooks, and will probably always have a few more grey hairs than the most recent online photo.

When a business plans to design products to solve customer problems, one factor that often gets missing on the table discussion during the brief is the problems of real customers. User experience (UX) in designing has gained a lot of traction lately to be able to cater to the customers so that business eventually benefit from that. Tune in now to know about human-centric designing of products. [00:33] - About Wendy Wong Wendy is the head and co-founder of 55 Minutes Private Limited. She is a human-centered designer and mentor. She is a member of The Uncommon Community, and a mentor on the ADP list.

As human beings, we are always in the process of making decisions in our personal and professional lives. Critical thinking before making any decision is paramount to be able to make the right choices, as our decisions impact our current situations and future. In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of developing critical thinking and how to go about it. [00:33] - About Bethan Winn Bethan is the Director of Critical Thinking Facilitator and a Consultant. She is a keynote speaker and coach.

It is important for organizations to be just to their employees and the customers as well. Also, in today’s fast-changing era, it is smart to diversify the business and the talent that they hire so that it can handle the economic ups and downs and be more culturally mature. Today we have with us DeEtta to tell us about how she is helping organizations incorporate EDI capabilities. About DeEtta Jones She is the Founder & CEO of DeEtta Jones and Associates. She is a first-generation college student in her family. She has been the director of the human rights office for the city government. She is also on the Executive Committee of The National Small Business Association.

Broad, versatile, and visionary leader with a twenty-five-year record of exceptional performance in surpassing business goals through strategic management of all critical business functions including business planning, stakeholder engagement, operational leadership, partnership building and team development. Manoj K Saxena is recognized for his ability to translate corporate vision and mission into strategies that exceed business targets and contribute to better profitability, cost controls, customer satisfaction, process optimization, and service delivery. 00:35- About Manoj K Saxena and his journey. Manoj Saxena is the Managing Director of Bayer Zydus Pharma since April 2017. He is also the Country Division Head of South Asia for the Pharmaceuticals division of Bayer. Manoj is passionate about Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) and represents the I&D Council of Bayer Pharma globally. He has a deep understanding of the healthcare industry along with immense experience across functions through senior roles in sales and marketing, business analysis and general management. Manoj is a graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics (Hons) and has completed his Master's in Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing.

Africa is not a single country, it has 54 individual nations. It has a lot of untapped resources in terms of material and talent, but climate change is one of the hindrances to its progress. The governance of the country is also one of the factors that will decide its future. Today we have Dimitri with us to tell us more about Africa and what he is doing for its progress. About Dimitri Syrris He is the Founder & CEO of Baotree. He joined the army in Greece and learned Greek. He lived in London till the age of 29. He has worked as a sales executive in London but his heart brought him back to Africa.

We live in an ever evolving and volatile world, with trends of disruptions only seeing an elevated growth. But how do businesses adapt to these trends? In today’s episode, we discuss the two options that the leaders have, with the tendency to finding growth opportunities as the key to survive and grow. Tune in now, to know more about such trends. [00:35] - About Jonathan Brill Jonathan is a Fortune 50 futurist. He is a speaker, a trusted advisor, and a serial inventor. He is an author of a book titled, “Rogue Waves, Future Proof Your Business to Survive”. Inc magazine has called him a Silicon Valley Legend. Harvard Business Review refers to him as the world's leading transformation architect.

Who doesn’t like to be photographed? Well, all of you might have had instances when you didn’t feel confident to pose or have friends who are hesitant to get photographed. Besides the personal choice, there are several other reasons impacting the choice, a lot of them being perfect body, skin colour, etc. In today’s episode, we discuss the stereotypes that the photography field has set in the world and how can artists step in to change the narrative. [00:40] - About Raj Bandyopadhyay Raj is an owner and photographer of Series A Photography. He was earlier a data scientist and a software engineer. He is a B.Tech in computer science from IIT Bombay, and a Ph.D. from Rice University.

The pandemic has shown, how volatile and ever-changing the world is. Businesses and leaders ended to be able to adapt themselves and their teams to continue sustaining and growing in these changing environments. In today’s episode, we discuss some of the trends that are changing the world and how they are impacting leaders. [00:34] - About Jeremy Kourdi Jeremy is a writer and founder. He is an expert leader. Jeremy is the Chief Executive Officer of Cody Associates, a commentator, and an executive coach. He has a forthcoming book titled, “50 Ideas that Changed the World of Work.”

Most people are not doing the best work of their life that they can be doing and not a lot of people are satisfied with their work either. Often people don’t even know how they can do better work. We frequently need a coach or a mentor to guide us in our lives. Today we have Cherie with us to tell us about how she is helping people do the best work of their lives. About Cherie Mylordis She is the founder of nextgen and a work futurist. She is a transformation and innovation coach. She is a business transformation and innovation expert. She also worked on the organizing committee of the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Mental health is getting more and more important because of the lifestyles that we are adopting and the work-life balance that we are following. Human relationships are becoming less and less fulfilling. Also, we are getting into addictions which are making us suffer from anxiety, depression, and other mental problems. Today we talk to Anna to know more about mental health issues and how we can overcome them. About Dr. Anna Lembke She is a professor of Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine at Stanford University. She is the author of the book Dopamine Nation. She also appeared in the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma She describes herself as a wanderer and is very passionate about the science behind addiction and helping people.

Origami comes from Japan, and it started in the 1300s. It generally started as a pastime for people there, but it spread fast from there. Origami is said to promote meditation and creativity. It is one of the few art forms that have a lot of limitations. Today we have Ross to talk about origami and how he turned his passion into a profession. About Ross Symons He is an artist and a creative entrepreneur, and he turned his passion into his profession. He was not very interested in school and needed help paying attention there. He got interested in origami as a side project, but eventually, it became his profession.

Forward-thinking, creative and innovative, Karen Lilly wants to take HR to the next level. She is a high-performing, innovative, strategic and versatile, Senior HR professional, with business and leadership acumen. Lilly had a unique career path, and an example of how you can leverage skills and strengths to gain a career in a field you never thought you would explore 00:34- About Karen Lilly and her journey. Karen is a seasoned Human Resource, talent management, and learning development professional with 16 + years of experience in People & Culture related fields. Originally from the UK, Karen is a driven leader and change agent, with a passion for empowering individuals, communities, and organizations through exceptional HR practices. Karen started her career as a high school teacher and moved into HR through interesting career twists, this also included over two years in Risk Management and a year and a half in Marketing. Karen and her husband take community engagement seriously and started KidsCan Charity in 2016. Karen’s favorite thing about Aeroacoustics is the amazing team, talent, and culture that has been built!

Geneviève Hilton is co-chair of the Energy & ESG committee of AmCham Hong Kong. Currently, at Lenovo, and previously at BASF, she has led the communications and corporate citizenship functions for Asia Pacific. Starting in 1994, she held a variety of agency roles in Hong Kong and Vietnam. 00:32- About Genevieve Hilton and her journey. Genevieve Hilton has worked in corporate affairs and sustainability in Asia Pacific since 1994, primarily in Vietnam and Hong Kong. At Lenovo, she leads the communications function in Asia Pacific and supports the company’s intelligent transformation strategy. Before Lenovo, she was Head of External Communications and Corporate Citizenship at BASF for 11 years. Before joining BASF, she was Senior Vice President, Client Services, at Ketchum Greater China, and held a variety of agency roles in Hong Kong and Vietnam. She is also Vice President, Professional Development for the Hong Kong Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators, and is the recipient of the IABC Excellence Award for contribution to the communications profession in the Asia Pacific.

With over 13 years of sustainability experience, Jade Feinberg leverages a broad sustainability background in sustainability and climate change strategies, renewable energy projects and carbon markets. 00:30- About Jade Feinberg and her journey. I am a director in the Sustainability Services team for KPMG Singapore. I am an experienced executive with a demonstrated history of working in sustainability, M&A, renewable energy and retail. I am skilled in negotiation, strategic projects as well as marketing and communications. I have leadership and organizational skills from The 12-year experience working throughout Africa and Asia-Pacific. I am a strong Executive MBA graduate from the National University of Singapore.

ACM has a 76-year-old history and over 4 million users. It has about 38 special interest groups among which, many are the top groups in their fields. It has the top awards in the industry. It is the number one digital library for computing science research. Today we have Yannis with us to tell us more about the organization. About Prof Yannis Ioannidis He is the President of ACM - Association of Computer Machinery, the oldest computing science organization. He is a Professor of Informatics and Telecommunications at the University of Athens. He is a very optimistic person and aims to make ACM a sustainable organization.

Millennials almost always bring a fresher perspective to organizations, and it impacts the future of the organization. But they also need a lot of guidance from their elders, and they need to create harmony among themselves. We have to believe in ourselves and others if we want to achieve truly great things together. Today we have Susan with us to tell us how she is helping people achieve their dreams by coaching them. About Susan M Barber She is the President of Susan M Barber Coaching and Consulting. She has worked with Kraft Heinz for 25 years. She is the author of the book The Visibility Factor. She is very passionate about helping people achieve their dreams.

Leadership is one of the most important qualities anybody can develop and it is very powerful when you have somebody you can look up to in times of uncertainty. In times like these where the future seems very uncertain, we need people who can be courageous enough to lead other people. Today we have with us Steve to tell us about what he thinks a good leader is. 00:42- About Steve Nash Steve Nash is the Founder of Traditional Excellence Human Performance. Steve is the Retired Lieutenant Colonel. He spent 25 years in the Canadian military. He is presently undertaking a Doctor of Education program with Arizona State University focused on leadership and innovation. He is an 8th-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate.

Today’s guest is Sarah Dawkins. Sarah is a Holistic Health Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Multi-Award Winning Entrepreneur & Author of the book “Heal Yourself. She has extensive experience in health & wellness and is on a mission to help others improve their overall health through natural means. 00:34- About Sarah Dawkins and her journey. Sarah is a Holistic Health Coach, Keynote speaker, the Author of HEAL YOURSELF, and was a Registered Nurse for twenty years. She has extensive experience in health and wellness gained through her years in nursing and her insatiable drive to improve overall health through nutrition and natural means. Sarah takes a holistic approach to her work, understanding that healing is not only physical but mental, emotional, and spiritual, and supports clients to find and heal the root cause of their health issues. When Sarah is not working, she can often be found outside in nature or in the kitchen.

Dr Paritosh Basu is an avid management educator, trainer and mentor. He has chaired four World Blockchain and AI Summits held in Moscow, Dubai, and India. He has delivered keynote speeches and led panel discussion sessions at more than a hundred national and international summits, conferences, seminars, and webinars 00:31- About Dr Paritosh Basu and his journey. Dr Basu is a digital evangelist and engaged in several research and consulting activities. The subjects of his ongoing three research projects are Crowdfunding, Accounting and Reporting from Blockchain Platforms and CBDC. He is presently serving as Senior Director (Services) of Stragility Consulting Pvt. Ltd. His book ‘Digital Transformation – A Prismatic View’ was published in March 2022. He is a visiting faculty member of the NMIMS School of Business Management and IIMK. He completed on June 30, 2022, nine years’ engagement as a Sr. Professor and Chairperson MBA (Law) of NMIMS University School of Business Management, Mumbai, India. In academia, he is known as a scholarly academician. Before that, he served the corporate world for thirty-four years’ majorly in finance, accounting and reporting, strategic planning, risk management and IT enablement. His last two corporate positions were that of the Global Group Controller and CFO of two large MNCs in India.

Bernie Kelly has worked extensively in supply chain and operational excellence for three decades. Leading end-to-end supply chain roles at a National and International business level through periods of major growth and performance improvement. In the last decade, he focused on getting in beside leaders and their teams to significantly step change outcomes. 00:31- About Bernie Kelly and her journey. Bernie is a skilled Business Transformation Leadership Capacity Builder, who works as a speaker and facilitator for leaders and leadership teams. He currently holds the position of Chair at the Australian Transformation and Turnaround Association. Bernie is passionate about supporting leaders who are navigating through this turbulent time and understands the impact they have on their organizations and society as a whole. He is also the author of Traction: The 4 Practices of Change-fit Leadership Teams and the upcoming book, Leading Disruption with Grace.

Today we are seeing more and more young leaders get to influential positions in organizations. Leadership coaching has been becoming more and more important because of that. They need to be guided by the best of mentors if we want our future to be better. We have with us Joe to tell us how we can become leaders ourselves. About Joe Hart He is a leadership coach, a dad, an author and a psychologist. He is the author of the book True Perspective. He wanted to be a landscape artist but later got interested in understanding human behavior.

A lot of organizations work towards some purpose and those who don’t, deviate from their paths or had no path, to begin with. There are also different types of cultures inside the organizations which either align with their employees or they don't. Today we have with us Xavier to tell us how we can develop good values and find organizations with values that align with ours. About Xavier Mufraggi He started with Craft Foods a few years ago and then worked for about 15 years at Club Med. He is a Former CEO of YPO (Young President Organization). He is a board member of the Mufraggi family-owned business. He is also a partner at Eloquem Consulting Group.

As a woman, oftentimes, one faces several life-impacting incidents that hamper our personality and our attitude towards life. The stigma around talking about things like molestation, postnatal depression, choice of becoming a mother, abortion, etc. leaves many women in distress who, then in the due course of life, fail to unleash their full potential. In today’s episode, we have a very brave lady, Lilian Ong, who openly talks about her personal challenges and is helping the women to come together and share their problems. [00:39] - About Lilian Ong Lilian is the founder of “Women of Courage” and the founder of “Class Living.” She is the country president of ABWCI Singapore. She is also a coach and speaker and a neurolinguistic programmer.

In this increasingly fast world, we almost hear everyone around us complaining of a lack of motivation or energy to focus on professional or personal tasks. In today’s episode, we focus on the importance of slowing down at times and connecting the dots. We discuss the concept of energy management in detail. Tune in now, to learn the tips and tricks for analysing your energy patterns. [00:35] - About Simon Alexander Ong Simon is a personal development entrepreneur. He is a coach and a public speaker. Simon is also a best-selling author of a book titled, “Energize.”

Raam Anand works with entrepreneurs, experts and professionals in the US, India and the rest of the world, helping them overcome tricky obstacles and avoiding painful business failures so that they become extraordinary by massively increasing their business and influence in their industry 00:38- About Raam Anand and his journey. Raam Anand is a two-time bestselling author and one of the most followed and respected leadership coaches in the world. According to industry statistics and magazine reports, Raam is one of the world's leading high-performance coaches. He built multiple businesses in North America and Asia, grossing several millions of dollars in revenue. He has trained hundreds of thousands of CxOs, Experts, and Thought-leaders through his books, online courses, video training, and his live workshops, seminars and conferences. Raam has spent over 20 years researching, coaching, and training on business and high performance to bring you the very best strategies for improving your business, life, and well-being.

Ross Monaghan, Lecturer in Communication/Director, Graduate Employment, Arts & Education, Deakin University: Social media for industry networking 00:41- About Ross Monaghan and his journey. Ross Monaghan is a former journalist, public affairs manager, and CEO. He is now an awarding-winning communication academic at Deakin University in Melbourne. He started his working life as a reporter in regional Victoria before working in senior communication roles at BHP and Optus. He is a former CEO of the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association. Now an academic at Deakin University, Ross teaches, researches, and consults in the fields of communication, social media, and emergency communication. He has worked with a range of commercial and government organizations including Victorian, NSW, and Queensland Government Departments, and the Australian Defence Force.

Any company requires good leadership teams to take their company towards prosperity and sustainability. Leadership demands have been the greatest during the times of pandemic because they had to keep the company together and functioning at its best. Finding the right man for the right job at the right time is a very crucial skill that a company can have which can save them from bankruptcy at some point. Today we have with us Robert to tell us how he and his team finds the right leader for a company at a certain time. About Robert Jordan He is the CEO of InterimExecs and an author. He is also the author of the book How They Did It. He launched the first magazine that covered online services. He works to find the right leader for a company at the right time.

A lot of people in India are still afraid to invest in the stock markets. Many who invest do not have the right knowledge to get into the markets in an informed manner. There are a lot of instruments we can invest in for our future. Today we have with us Sougata to tell us in depth about investments in general and how one can invest their personal money for a better future. About Sougata Basu He is the Founder of CashRich which is a venture-funded wealth management company. He was with Tata Steel before founding CashRich and managed over two billion in assets. He is very passionate about making people aware of the possibilities of investments and also the risks that come with them.

With the world becoming increasingly globalized, it is not just the businesses that are impacting the world at large. Literature, as a body of work, has always impacted societal standards and perspectives of the world. With translation services and increasing avenues to publish work for a larger audience, literature from across the world is being open to everyone. In today’s episode, we learn about a concept called book diplomacy. Tune in now to learn more about it. [00:32] - About Kumar Vikram Kumar is a publishing editor and author. He is the author of “Men’s Lib and Other Literary, Cultural, and Personal Essays.” He is also the co-author of a book on Selected Poems of TS Eliot. He is a senior editor with the National Book Trust of India.

The pandemic fostered the growing trend of OTT platforms for the entertainment of consumers. This led to increased career opportunities in the field of entertainment for both the crew and the cast. In today’s episode, we discuss the trend of local language content and the overall prospective growth and challenges of OTT platforms. [00:33] - About Ravikant Sabnavis Ravi is the Chief Executive Officer of Arha Media and Broadcasting. He was earlier with Clove Dental and Star Pravah and other companies. He is also a startup mentor.

Emery Rubagenga is the founder and CEO of Ishango Consulting Limited. He has also received the highest Junior Chamber International (JCI) honor as the only JCI Senator (a unique tribute paid to an individual for dedication and outstanding service on the national level). 00:40- About Emery Rubagenga and his journey. Emery Rubagenga is a Rwandan businessman, passionate about Africa’s development in all aspects and driven by a sincere desire and commitment to make a difference in Africa’s quest for self-sufficiency in this generation. Before founding Ishango Consulting, he had been CEO of ROKA, one of the largest mining companies in Rwanda and has mentored several young Rwandans to become successful entrepreneurs through his work as the first vice president of the Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs of the Rwanda Private Sector Federation. Mr Rubagenga is also the founding member of the regional chapter of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) – Africa Great Lakes and has in that regard spearheaded various international events promoting foreign investments in East Africa and has facilitated this region’s visibility within YPO membership in London, Hong Kong, Dubai, Paris, and Toronto, Washington-DC. He is currently serving on the International Board of Directors of YPO, the premier global leadership organization of chief executives, the organization empowers 30,000 members in 143+ countries, employing 22 million people and generating USD 9 trillion.

Jeanice Cummings is a published poetess, CEO and Founder of U-win Working with Me LLC. With more than thirty years of experience helping women in her multidimensional capacity as a Domestic Violence Expert, Holistic Health, Employee Burnout Coaching, Paralegal, and Personal Development Trainer. 00:33- About Jeanice Cummings and her journey. I am a down-to-earth encourager and leader who loves to equip women to choose a life that is free of pain, control, and fear. I have been told by my clients that I instil belief in them to move forward and my mission is to lead clients from brokenness to wholeness. I am a Certified Relationship Transition Coach, Trainer and Speaker who specialises in working with female professionals transitioning from unhealthy relationships, divorced, or widowed. I have helped organizations, judicial systems, community health, and non-profit organizations who work with women to have a sense of empathy and a non-judgmental approach to understanding the challenges that women face from traumatic life experiences and the loss of relationships that they cherished. I help to create a holistic approach that factors in the impact on the children and how to support these women to build new lives and families.

Post-COVID and with ever-increasing environmental issues, the world is increasingly becoming conscious of their lifestyle choices. They are adopting a nutritional lifestyle while trying to contribute to making their choices eco-friendly. In today’s episode, we discussed millets, their nutritional and environmental benefits. 2023 is the International Year of Millets. Governments across the world are working to raise awareness and provide encouragement to grow and consume this power-packed food. [00:36] - About Sharmila Jain-Oswal Sharmila Jain is the founder of Gudmom by 1Organic, which is an organic food and millet brand. She is spearheading the India Millet Mission, and has been called the millet Woman of India. Sharmila has been recognised, awarded and felicitated several times.

Technology has changed branding a lot. What used to be an effective way of advertising a few years back have now become just a small part of a bigger campaign. Branding is one of the most important aspects of any business. Companies can prosper or shut down depending on their brand. Today we have Kara with us to tell us in depth about branding and how one can build their brand. About Kara Redman Kara is the CEO & Founder of Backroom which is a brand strategy and activation agency. She did not finish college but is skilled enough to have built a branding business. She has worked for a lot of agencies and she decided to do it on her own and the rest is history.

We set a lot of expectations for ourselves and for others also but what we do not realize is that these expectations often become poison. Health problems are increasing in the world and the same is the case with mental health. In fact, loneliness is said to be as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes in a day. Today we have Miriam with us to tell us more about mental health. About Dr. Miriam Zylberglait She is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Obesity. She is deeply passionate about mental health, burnout prevention, and leadership. She is also the author of the book called 3G Cycle of Life.

The leadership of any company is supposed to be the guiding force of it. We have to understand the current needs of the company and what its leaders need to be coached in. Leadership Coaching has become more important now because of the impact it can create in the company and in the world. Today we talk to Bharat about the leadership coaching and strategic consulting that they provide. About Bharat Wakhlu He is the founder and president of The Wakhlu Advisory. He has been a member of Tata Administrative Service, and he is a Former Resident Director of The Tata Group. He is also an author and has written seven books. He is passionate about preserving nature and loves to trek.

Simon Mulcahy is President, Sustainability at TIME Inc. He is responsible for founding and launching CO2.com, a new division of TIME, focused on providing businesses with the trusted content, solutions, applications, and community that accelerate investment in climate solutions, and progress towards net zero. 00:34- About Simon Mulcahy and his journey. Simon Mulcahy is CEO and co-founder of TIME CO2 (at CO2.com), and President of TIME. Simon has served in several executive leadership roles at Salesforce over the last decade. From 2018 - 2021, Simon was Salesforce's Chief Innovation Officer responsible for building next-generation solutions to transform industries and for growing Salesforce's reputation and capabilities as a trusted advisor to the C-suite. From 2016 - 2018 he was Salesforce's Chief Marketing Officer, leading Salesforce's global marketing organization. Before that, he was the General Manager of Salesforce’s Financial Services business, defining the vertical go-to-market and product strategy, and launching the Financial Services Cloud.

Every one of us needs to be coached at one point or the other in our lives. Be it the ones who are already successful or the ones that have just started the journey of success, we all need some guidance. Today we have with us Bill to talk about his methods of coaching. About Bill Cornwell He is an author and also the owner of Cascade Consulting. He is the author of the book Activate the 3rd Space. He has worked for Xerox Corporation. He has been in the manufacturing industry and hospitality industries as well.

Prof Raj Rao was selected to serve as a University of Arkansas Chancellor’s Fellow in 2019; as an ABET Program Evaluator for the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES); and as a member of the BMES Education Committee. 00:34- About Prof Raj Rao and his journey. Raj R. Rao, PhD is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering in the College of Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. He served as Department Head, Biomedical Engineering and as the George M. and Boyce W. Billingsley Endowed Chair in Engineering from 2016-2022. In 2021, he was elected as a Fellow of the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and as President of the Institute of Biological Engineering (IBE); and an elected Fellow of BMES in 2022. With primary support from NIH, NSF and DoD, his research and educational programs have contributed to 60+ journal articles, book chapters and conference proceedings; 100+ conference abstracts; and 80+ invited lectures. He is committed to the integration of research and education and is actively involved in the dissemination of scientific expertise through the organization of training workshops and the development of educational modules for K-12 students and the public.

Technology has been impacting a lot of industries in our world today and the healthcare industry is not an exception. The pandemic caused us to change the way we look at working. We also have to be very careful when implementing technology in various fields so that the human aspect is not omitted. We have with us Geoffrey to tell us what is happening in the healthcare industry and how technology is impacting the industry. About Geoffrey M Roche He is an accomplished leader with a passionate commitment to healthcare innovations. He is the senior vice president of National Healthcare Practice and Workforce Partnerships. He is very intentional about empowering people’s voices when necessary.

We all have heard the saying that change is the only constant yet we struggle with change. Change is never easy because as humans we are creatures of habit and it takes a lot of effort to change anything let alone a whole organization. Leadership plays a very vital role in implementing change in any organization. Today we have Peter with us to tell us about how an organization can formulate processes to ease the change throughout their organization. About Peter F Gallagher He is a Change Management Global Thought Leader. He has been named among the top 30 Global Leadership Gurus. He is also the author of 12 books, of which the latest is Leadership of Change.

Branding has become one of the key aspects of any business. Similarly, Personal Branding has become almost mandatory for anybody who wants to have their voice heard or have an online presence for their business. Today we have with us Debora to tell us in depth about what goes into building a personal brand. About Debora Prossomariti She is a Personal Branding and Strategic Marketing Consultant. She got familiar with personal branding during her times of job search. She is very passionate about sharing her voice and helping others build their brand.