The Brand Called You

In this episode, Marguerite Orane describes her journey from running a family-owned business to working in other businesses, and ultimately starting her own coaching business – a business that allows her the freedom and flexibility to lead with ease, grace, and joy. 00:37- About Marguerite Orane and her journey. My experience managing my family’s 70-employee manufacturing business was painful. After we sold the business, in order to allow my parents to retire financially secure, I spent time during my MBA at Harvard Business School in deep introspection about how we work. I have dedicated my life to changing the way we live and work so that we do so with joy. Having successfully led many businesses and working with hundreds of leaders and their teams, I realize it only takes one person to make the change. When people are tuned into their true selves, they act from a place of presence, grace, joy and authenticity, enriching the lives of others

Niti Nadarajah, a senior in-house lawyer working in Melbourne. But more than being a lawyer, Niti is also a woman, a mother and a human being. 00:37- About Niti Nadarajah and her journey. Niti is a coach, freelance general counsel and DEI advocate with a passion for authentic and inclusive leadership and empowering women to tap into their X factor and use it to propel their careers forward. She advocates for a range of issues such as gender and racial equity and was recently recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice for Gender Equity. She is the founder of Coaching by Niti and Legal by Niti, an executive coach at Grace Papers, a certified NLP practitioner, a Peerpoint consultant, a founding member and DEI Ambassador of Human Leaders, an angel investor in the US venture studio Nobody Studios, a Peer Support Companion for The Pink Elephants Support Network and a Community Partner for White Ribbon Australia.

The Indian tech industry has improved a lot in the past few years. We are now at a position where we can become the leaders of the future tech industry of the world. Global companies cannot come and challenge us as easily as they could before. We have with us Sirisha to give us an overview of what’s happening in the tech industry and where it's going. About Sirisha Voruganti Sirisha Voruganti is the Managing Director of JC Penny India. She is the First woman MD for J.P. Morgan in Technology in India. She is also a Global Technology leader.

Today’s guest is Vishal Sethi, the Founder of Startupomega.com, a product leader in data and artificial intelligence with Bristlecone.com. He has a master's degree in business and was the first person to complete a master's degree in data science a decade ago when there were no professionally organized academic offerings in data science. Vishal has built innovative products for banking, including an enterprise network analytics platform for Scotiabank, offering unique ways to predict customer lifetime values and detect fraud. He has also founded and grown AI consulting firms for midsize and large organizations in the US. 00:36- About Vishal Sethi Vishal Sethi is the Founder of Startupomega.com. He is a Product Leader, Data and Artificial Intelligence with Bristlecone.com.

Communication has always been the base of our interactions with each other, but it still is one of the most difficult skills to learn. Like any other skill, knowing about the theory of communication will not make us good communicators. We need to practice it every day to become good at it. We have with us Professor Ramesh Rao to help us learn about what effective communication is and how one can become good at it. 00:36- About Prof Ramesh Rao Ramesh Rao is a Professor in the Department of Communication at Columbus State University. He is the author of several books. His latest book is titled "Communicating Across Boundaries: The Indian Way". He is also the Chief Editor of the online portal "India Facts"

A globally-renowned expert in innovating management practice and strategy, and leading the modern workforce, Adam King is an authority on generational paradigms in the workplace, the future of work and capitalism, and fulfilling organizational and personal purposes. 00:30- About Adam Kingl and his journey. Adam Kingl is an authority on generational paradigms in the workplace, the future of work and capitalism, and fulfilling organizational and personal purposes. Adam currently leads and develops executive education at prestigious institutions such as London Business School, Hult International Business School, Imperial College Business School, Moller Institute-Churchill College-University of Cambridge and the UCL School of Management, where he helps boost the careers and businesses of senior executives, and high potential professionals. Adam holds degrees from London Business School, UCLA and Yale University.

An Engagement Leadership thinker and practitioner, Céline Schillinger has been recognised multiple times for her innovative engagement initiatives in the corporate world. After a plentiful business career across several continents, Céline now runs her consultancy, We Need Social. 00:37- About Céline Schillinger and her journey. I grew up in Bordeaux, France in a family passionate about art, culture and travel. I studied political science as the general interest appealed to me, but felt attracted by the pace of private business. So, I added corporate communications to my curriculum and then got my first job in a small IT business whose main market was China. This raised my interest in business operations and Asia. I left France aged 23 to look for a job in Vietnam. Overall, this has been 10 years in non-pharma businesses, in the Asia Pacific. In 2001, I joined Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccine division of Sanofi in France. Before founding We Need Social, I was Sanofi Pasteur's Global Quality Head of Innovation and Engagement.

Dr PK Rajput is a global speaker. He is an international life coach. He is a corporate trainer, mentor and educator. Rajput is a though leader and authored Changemaker Chief Guest and Guest of Honor. 00:30- About Dr PK Rajput and his journey. Dr Rajput is a seasoned corporate professional with a rich experience of over 40 plus years in pharma & Healthcare, Sales & Marketing. He handled the Domestic business as Sr.VP and Vertical Head and Sr VP International Business in Cadila Pharma Ltd, an Indian Multinational Leading Company, based in Ahmedabad. He started his professional journey as Med. Rep & has risen to this position within the same organization. He completed his Ph.D. from Sikkim State University in Oct '22 by publishing his research on Global Vs. Local Marketing. He also completed his MBA Marketing & Executive Leadership Development Program from IIM, Ahmedabad & having 11 Honorary doctorates in various segments.

Hunger is a widespread concern that affects millions of people around the globe. According to the United Nations, as of 2021, over 690 million people are undernourished, and approximately 9% of the global population is suffering from chronic hunger. To address the issue of hunger, various organizations, governments, and individuals are working towards increasing access to nutritious food, reducing poverty and inequality, improving agricultural practices, and supporting sustainable development. We have Sudhir Singh who is the Founder of one such organization. 00:40- About Sudhir Singh Sudhir Singh is a Founder, CEO & Author of The Ray of Hope. He is the Founding Director of the Food Box Foundation. He is also the Co-founder of End Hunger.

In this video, host Ashutosh Garg interviews Dr. Pramod Solanki, the founder of Performance Enablers, also known as The Growth Catalysts. Dr. Solanki shares his journey from a district town in India to becoming a senior professional with companies like Larsen and Toubro, TCS, and Sun Pharma. He also talks about the three parts of Performance Enablers, which are leadership effectiveness, process excellence of HR, and talent development. The discussion then moves to how the human resources function has evolved over the last few decades, with Dr. Solanki highlighting the development of best practices, the use of technology and digitization, and the integration of HR into the business plan. Dr. Solanki emphasizes that HR has become a key C-suite role, as it looks at the organization from the organizational lens, providing input on talent readiness for the business plan. 00:42- About Dr. Pramod Solanki Dr. Pramod Solanki is the Founder of Performance Enablers - The Growth Catalysts. He has worked with L&T, TCS, and Sun Pharma.

Football is probably the most loved game of the world but India has not done very well in it. Cricket has been the dominant sport in India due to which other sports are often overlooked and even discouraged. We have to learn what goes right in the sport of cricket and try to implement those things in other sports to grow them in our country. Today we talk to Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran about the roadmap of Indian Football and where it stands globally right now. 00:33- About Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran is the Secretary General of the All India Football Federation. He is the Author of Back to the Roots. He is a successful sports management professional, with a proven track record in football administration.

Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga founded Omni Talk in 2017 and have quickly turned it into one of the fastest-growing blogs in retail. Combined they have roughly 40 years of experience in retail and marketing. 00:30- About Christopher Walton and his journey. Chris Walton is an accomplished Senior Executive and one of the leading omnichannel experts in the world, with nearly 20 years of success within the retail and retail technology industries. He has high-level executive experience and is well-versed across nearly every discipline within retail, including merchandising, store operations, inventory management, product design, forecasting, e-commerce, pricing and promotions, product development, and store design and architecture. Chris began his career at Gap, Inc. and holds a BA in Economics and History from Stanford University, and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.

Wendie Veloz is a catalyst for change and a promoter of big ideas. She uses her superpowers to help everyday people do extraordinary things to make the world a better place. 00:33- About Wendie Veloz and her journey. I am the founder of Wendie Veloz Enterprises- a boutique social impact consulting firm. I also founded Wellness Grind, an online community that helps people identify their wellness needs and define their unique wellness recipes. I have over 15 years of experience in Public Health and prevention working with individuals and local, state, and federal government agencies. I contribute my efforts and energies to organizations that are committed to innovation and social impact. I translate my passions into professional endeavors to make a lasting impact as a leader on a global scale.

It is one of the core motives of any business to increase the shareholder’s wealth which creates a lot of negative impacts on the environment and a lot of inequalities. There is no fundamental set of rules the companies can follow to become more responsible which makes it harder for them to consider the impact of their decisions on the environment. Today we talk to Prerna to understand what ESG is and how companies incorporate it to become better. 00:30- About Prerna Wadikar Prerna Wadikar is an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Expert. She is the First Indian board member of the Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief. Prerna is the Founder of Oxford India Business Conclave. She has pioneered institutional ESG (Environmental Social & Governance) education in India. She has been recognized, awarded, and felicitated several times.

The video features Pooja Goyal, co-founder and COO of Avishkaar, a platform that supports children in learning next-gen tech skills such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and coding. Pooja is a recipient of the Women Transforming India award and invests in women-led companies through the SheEO club. She has been an entrepreneur for a significant part of her life, and her last startup, Intellitots, was acquired by Clay. Pooja has also worked with large companies such as Plaque Paam and Adobe. She has two daughters and reflects on her journey, which she divides into two parts: the first decade and a half was about seeking freedom, and the last decade was about finding balance. Avishkaar aims to help children learn technology skills, develop design thinking, and solve real-world problems. 00:33- About Pooja Goyal Pooja Goyal is the Co-founder and COO, of Avishkaar, a platform to support children learn next-gen tech skills like Robotics, AI, IoT, and Coding. She is a recipient of the ‘Women Transforming India’ award by the Govt of India and the UN. She has been named in the top 100 disruptive start-ups to watch out for worldwide by Analytics India. She invests in women-led companies and supports women founders through the SheEO club. She is also one of the founders of Plaksha University.

A workplace defines a major chunk of our lives as we spend hours, days, weeks, months, and years working with teams to reach organizational goals. Hence, the problems that we encounter at the workplace need to be addressed to be able to deliver the best performances. In today’s episode, we talk about the importance of changes in the workplace when needed and how can coaching be employed to tackle several such issues. [00:31] - About Prina Shah Prina is an organizational culture optimization consultant. She is the founder of The Ways to Change the Workplace Movement. She is also the Chief Executive Officer of Prina Shah Consulting.

There are numerous degrees and courses we take to constantly upgrade our hard skillet in order to accomplish our goals and strive for career success. What we often tend to ignore is the importance of soft skills which need to be learned, practised, and cultivated. In today’s episode, we discuss the importance and power of empathy and how it can lead to better workplace results. [00:33] - About Ajit Dodani Ajit is the founder of EmpathifyU and is an empathy strategist. Ajit has extensively worked in handling the finances of top organizations.

You know how to speak, but do you know how to apply Your Voice as your most powerful business tool? Your style of communication ensures your next promotion, clinches the next deal OR prevents you from reaching the top. Often you only need to discover what is holding you back. 00:39- About Mariette Richardson and her journey. Mariette Richardson is an international performance coach, concentrating on the improvement of public speaking resulting in the delivery of top-class presentations for winning over the audience and closing deals. Qualified to Bachelor’s degree level with extensive experience in the media industry, she offers professional coaching for any speaking role. Since she has presented on television herself, she is well versed in camera and microphone techniques which is a most sought-after skill in online communication. She comes from a family knowledgeable in voice production and drama techniques, (her father was the President of his Toastmasters Club and her aunt owned her voice training studio).

Rajesh Nath joined the Indian office of The German Engineering Federation (VDMA) as General Manager in 1999. He is currently heading the organization as Managing Director. Germany is known globally for its engineering technology and is a very strong partner to India in the mining machinery sector. 00:39- About Rajesh Nath and his journey. Mr Rajesh Nath has more than 29 years of experience working in various industries in Germany and India. He has been accorded the “Cross of the Order of Merit” – the highest civilian award from the German President, for promoting Indo-German Trade-in Engineering Sector. Since 2008, he is heading VDMA India as Managing Director. Mr Nath started his professional career in Germany with Rheinische Kalksteinwerke, Wülfrath where he worked from 1991 – 1993. He then joined KHD Humboldt Wedag, Koeln in the Environmental Technology Division and worked there from 1993 till 1997.

An organisation can only thrive when the team feels included, heard, and respected. Diversity brings empathy and either soft skills to the table, which are equally critical for any successful task. In today’s episode, we discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in detail. [00:32] - About Bernadette Smith Bernadette is the Chief Executive Officer of the Equality Institute. She is an author of a book titled, “Inclusive 360: Proven Solutions for an Equitable Organisation.” She has also written four other books. She decided to start a business specializing in planning weddings for the LGBTQ community, with a goal to really be their advocate and to help them feel safe when navigating a traditional industry. After retiring as a wedding planner, Bernadette focuses on diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Susie deVille is the Founder and CEO of The Innovation & Creativity Institute, an author, and a coach. She graduated with an undergraduate degree in anthropology and worked in the publishing industry in Boston before moving to London to work for HarperCollins. She later started her first nonprofit organization, the literacy council, followed by a community service center. After having her child, she became licensed to sell real estate and started her own enterprise, which she successfully exited in 2018. Throughout her journey, she was fascinated with innovation and creativity and built a coaching enterprise. Susie is passionate about art, beauty, education, adventure, and entrepreneurship. Her anthropology training helps her discern the layers of culture that influence our thinking and behavior, which she brings to her coaching work. 00:33- About Susie deVille Susie deVille is the Founder and CEO, of The Innovation & Creativity Institute. She is the Author of Buoyant: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Becoming Wildly Successful, Creative and Free

Indian gas considerably impacts all other critical sectors, making it one of the country's eight core industries. One of the newest and fastest-growing companies in India's industrial gas business is NovaAir Technologies, led by Gajanan Nabar. At NovaAir Technologies, Gajanan serves as the company's CEO, as well as a Co-Founder. 00:39- About Gajanan Nabar and his journey. Gajanan Jagannath Nabar, director with NOVAAIR TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED. He is an Indian staying in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Nabar is currently associated with 2 Companies and is a director with Novaair Technologies Private Limited and Novaair Private Limited. Being an alumnus of Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Gajanan has been part of various companies before establishing NovaAir Technologies, namely Asian paints, Thermax, BASF, Monsanto, Praxair, Praj Industries, and Clean Max Solar.

With social media becoming an important part of our lives, companies are using it as an effective way to craft and narrate their brand stories. Besides, social media, branding, and marketing have evolved tremendously over the last few years. In today’s episode, we discuss the strategies for forming an everlasting and strong brand. [00:33] - About Anand S. Anand is the co-founder of TMA Global, which is a branding and marketing consultancy firm. He started his career in advertising. He graduated in visual communication followed by MBA in marketing.

In this video, Ashutosh Garg welcomes Snehal Ponde, a life and career coach and co-author of the book "Don't ask me how I'm doing." Snehal shares her journey, including her 13 years of corporate HR experience and being diagnosed with stage four breast cancer after moving to Singapore with her husband in 2019. She talks about her affirmation, "we are stronger than our struggles," and how she built resilience and strength with the help of her loved ones. Snehal emphasizes the importance of having people by your side who believe in you during difficult times. Ashutosh also mentions the excellent cancer treatment facilities in Singapore. 00:35 - About Snehal Ponde Snehal Ponde is a Life & Career Coach She is also the Co-Author, of "Don’t ask me how I’m doing"

Sean Bacon is also a skilled and highly effective trusted advisor and thought leader with specialized skill sets in leadership, communication, mental toughness, team development, crisis resiliency, and body language. 00:35- About Sean Bacon and his journey. Sean Bacon is a Canadian Armed Forces veteran who served 12 years as a paratrooper and an instructor at the Canadian Forces Military Police Academy. He has developed a system of training to psychologically and physically prepare people to survive and thrive in some of the worst situations and environments the world has to offer. His experience and education have been amassed through service in the Canadian Armed Forces, including positions as a Section Commander, Firearms Instructor Trainer, Military Police, Special Reaction Team member, Operations / Intelligence NCO, Use of Force & Military Unarmed Combat Instructor, to name a few.

Sports are known to teach several valuable life lessons. Cultivating effective leadership is one such quality that the world of sports can teach. In today’s episode, we discuss several aspects of effective leadership with Chris Gargano, a leadership expert, who borrows his foundation from the world of sports. [00:35] - About Chris Gargano Chris is the founder of the Gargano leadership group. He is a consultant, broadcaster, educator, storyteller, and speaker with the San Francisco Giants front office for three World Series, winning teams in 2010, 2012, and 2014. Chris has led teams in the content department for the Oakland Raiders, San Francisco Giants, and the New York Jets.

In this video, Ashutosh Garg, interviews Shari Botwin, a licensed clinical social worker, trauma therapist, author, media contributor, podcaster, and blogger from Philadelphia, USA. Shari discusses her journey of growing up in an abusive family and how she overcame it to become a therapist. She talks about her book, "Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing," which is a compilation of different clients she has worked with and how they managed to talk about and work through their traumas. The book covers different types of traumas, including childhood abuse, domestic violence, significant medical illnesses, and the sudden loss of loved ones. Shari explains that to move from surviving after trauma to thriving after trauma, one needs to own it, face it, and speak about it. It's essential to express feelings and better understand what it means to oneself. 00:32- About Shari Botwin Shari Botwin is a licensed clinical social worker and Author of Thriving After Trauma: Stories of Living and Healing She is also a Trauma Therapist, Media Contributor, Podcaster, Blogger She is the Co-host of the podcast. Warrior Women Speak Her new book released in January 2024 is titled “Stolen Childhoods: The Path Towards Healing and Reclaiming Life in Our Adulthood”

Siri Abrahamsen talks about relationships, culture building and job satisfaction and is one of Norway's best speakers. Siri is knowledgeable, funny, warm, genuine, and very specific in her recommendations. She has a unique commitment to making everyday life better for everyone, and she provides good tools for inner sustainability, mental muscles, increased empathy and quality of life. 00:32- About Siri Abrahamsen and her journey. Siri Abrahamsen is the founder of Gleding, an empathy trainer, bestselling author and a professional public speaker. She has spent decades studying psychology, philosophy, sociology and empathy. She is the author and publisher of three best-selling children's books. Nominations include Young Leader of the Year in 2019, Social Entrepreneur of the Year and Best Speaker in 2021 and 2022. Her work has created a movement with thousands of people doing acts of kindness in their communities. Siri has three children and lives with her family between Sandnes, Norway and London, UK.

There are some people who directly and indirectly leave indelible marks on our lives In today’s episode, we have one such motivational speaker who just doesn’t write or talk about motivation for the sake of it. But is living a life of inspiration. Tune in to learn about his cancer journey and do not forget to soak in the exemplary writing tips [00:33] - About Ramendra Kumar Ramendra is an award-winning writer, storyteller, and inspirational speaker. He is the author of 47 books, which have been translated into 16 Indian and 14 foreign languages. He has worked with the Steel Authority of India and has been recognized, awarded, and felicitated several times. Ramendra is also a cancer survivor.

Lily Khin has dedicated many creative pursuits – in work and life – to building a more equitable, compassionate world untethered from exploitation, partnering with people and businesses who care deeply and expansively. 00:42- About Lily Khin and her journey. I was born in India, where my Sri Lankan and Burmese parents serendipitously met, and my childhood years were stretched between these three countries. The two years I spent at Mahindra UWC of India for the high school felt like an intellectual and spiritual homecoming. Eventually, a scholarship and a head full of dreams took me to the US, where I got a degree in International Studies while navigating the complexities, thrills, and perils of growing up. After graduation, I found my way to Singapore for work, thinking it would be a brief pitstop on my way elsewhere. I never left. Today, I'm a writer, photographer, and designer of food experiences – pursuits that culminate my curiosity and belief in community.

The video is an interview with Rachel Butler, the President of the Catalytic Impact Foundation (CIF). CIF is a unique type of organization that integrates philanthropy and venture capital to develop cures for diseases that are often overlooked. The foundation is a 501 C three public charity that invests donated capital in early-stage companies that are developing technologies to address healthcare problems. CIF makes equity investments instead of grants and operates like an early-stage venture capital fund. The difference is that CIF has no limited partners, and if a company they invest in makes money, it gets reinvested back into the fund. CIF focuses on investing in companies that are in the valley of death, a period where they may not be quite to proof of concept, or they haven't built their team to the degree yet that they will eventually. CIF invests in areas that don't get enough funding, such as women's health, children's health, and rare diseases. The reason these areas don't get enough attention varies, but in part, it's because there is not enough money to be made. 00:24- About Rachel Butler Rachel Butler is the president of The Catalytic Impact Foundation, an organization that invests in early-stage life science companies that address unmet medical needs. With an emphasis on Women's and Children’s health, Rachel helped her organization launch a unique platform called “regenerative philanthropy.” Using donated capital and an evergreen model, CIF makes impact investments in cutting-edge companies. Returns go back into the fund to be recycled for more impact, resulting in a platform that is targeted, impactful, and scalable.

A well-researched strategy helps a business in reaching its goal within the stipulated period of time. What works for company A cannot work for company 2, even if they are in the same industry. Goals, missions, and solutions to a problem vary from business to business. A differentiating strategy enables one to stand out in the fierce competition. In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of strategy for the business growth and brand creation. [00:35] - About Mark Levy Mark is the owner of Levy Innovation Inc. He has been elected into the million-dollar Consulting Hall of Fame. Mark is a strategy expert, a branding expert, a writer, a magician, and a keynote speaker.

In this video, Ashutosh Garg interviews David Martin Jones, the Director of Research at the Danube Institute in Budapest, about his interest in China and his thoughts on the differences and similarities between the economic policies of Deng Xiaoping and Xi Jinping. Jones discusses his interest in China and how it began when he was teaching in Singapore and realized the depth of Asian culture. He goes on to explain Deng Xiaoping's pragmatism and his strategic decision to open up China to foreign direct investment, which led to astonishing growth. In contrast, Xi Jinping's China is more developed and has its own competitive tech industries, allowing it to export its models to the world. Jones also notes that Deng's model emphasized growth and the development of a middle class, while Xi's model seems to be reining it in. 00:40- About David Martin David is the Director of Research at the Danube Institute in Budapest. He's a visiting professor of War Studies at the King's College University of London. He is the author of: History's Fools the pursuit of idealism and the revenge of Politics' The Strategy of Maoism in the West Towards Illiberal Democracy in Pacific Asia Political Development in Pacific Asia Conscience and Allegiance in Seventeenth Century The Image of China in Western Social and Political Thought

Dr. Navana Kundu Msc.D is an award-winning coach, international author and speaker of Emotional Mastery. She is a Master practitioner in 20 different therapy and coaching modalities, accelerating positive change and paradigm shift in thousands of lives. 00:42- About Dr. Navana Kundu and her journey. • Dr. Navana Kundu is a Bestselling and Award-Winning Author and Coach of Emotional Mastery. • She is a renowned international keynote speaker, TEDx speaker, active entrepreneur, and Master practitioner in several therapies and coaching specialties to accelerate positive change in people's lives. • In her early 20s, Dr. Navana formed a highly successful career in the fashion industry in Milan with Elite Model Management and finally started her own corporate events company IBB International in Barcelona. • In the following years, she brought together leading decision makers of FT500 companies ranging from Nike, Microsoft, and Coca-Cola to many more in her premier conferences and summits in Europe, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, and Hong Kong. • Dr. Navana is an Ambassador and Facilitator of the International Mental Health Association, USA, and UAE Country Chair, Training & Coaching of G100 Mission Million.

Growing old is the reality of life, which during our times of running life’s rat race, we often tend to ignore. Planning for old age is a smart choice, which one shouldn’t shy away from. Another aspect includes finding alternatives to different types of elderly care for our family or for the times, when we grow old. This is the truth of life, which one needs to accept and work towards it so that our parents and our old age can pass smoothly. In today’s episode, we discuss several parameters and challenges concerning elderly care across the globe. [00:35] - About Thena Johnstone Thena is the founder of Global Eldercare. She is also the State Occupancy Manger of Allity Aged Care.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Anindya Dutta, the Managing Director of Two Roads Private Limited, and author of six sports history books. Anindya talks about his journey, from growing up all over India to becoming a banker for 27 years, and then starting his own leadership firm. Two Roads approaches leadership differently by looking at it with an outside-in lens, using success and failure stories from elite sports to show how leadership is industry agnostic. Anindya discusses the synergies that exist between sports leadership and corporate leadership, including the ability to inspire teams, the importance of strategy, and the need to focus on goals. He also talks about the lessons that can be learned from individual sports like tennis and golf, which can be particularly helpful for senior leaders. 00:33- About Anindya Dutta Anindya is the Managing Director of Two Roads Private Limited. He is the author of six books, few are: Wizards: The Story of Indian Spin Bowling Advantage India: The Story of Indian Tennis He also worked with Deutsche Bank, Credit Lyonnais, American Express, Credit Agricole, and ANZ

Gian Marco Palazio is a versatile entrepreneur, awareness strategist and successful business leader. A devoted practitioner in the psychology of how to Rule Your Legacy. He shares his wisdom gained through direct experiences and cuts through 20 years, parting with winning best practices to help others accelerate their personal and business growth. 00:36- About Gian Marco Palazio & his journey. Gian Marco is President of CASCO Safety Group (Central America Safety Company), a leading distributor of specialized industrial safety and rescue equipment. He is President of Café las Flores, Nicaragua's finest coffee company and leading integrated specialty coffee brand from plantation to retail. Marco is the author of LEGACY: How Leaders Transcend the Past, Balance the Present and Serve for Generations. He promotes responsible business practices as President of uniRSE, Nicaragua's CSR catalyst. He was a private coach to select entrepreneurs through his LEGACY Coaching program, focusing on awareness, clarity and accountability to achieve exponential holistic results.

We go about our lives trying to think about ourselves and achieve things that we think will make us happy only to get the realization that happiness is always within us. People realize the important things of life later rather than sooner but that doesn’t mean we can’t make the best of our lives. Spirituality, when integrated in our daily lives can do wonders for our mental health and our overall well-being. Today we will talk to Swami Mukundananda about how we can attain our higher selves. 00:44- About Swami Mukundananda Swami Mukundananda is a world-renowned teacher of spirituality, yoga, and meditation. He has pioneered a holistic system of yoga known as Jagadguru Kripaluji Yog. As an International Authority on Mind Management and a Best Selling Author, Swamiji has been a guiding light for millions worldwide on the path of everlasting happiness and fulfillment.

Efficient leadership forms the backbone of any successful organization. Clear communication, constructive feedbacks to the team, and accepting one’s flaws are the key trademarks of a good leader. In today’s episode, we discuss how leadership has evolved over the years and what makes a good leader. [00:35] - About Dr. Debra Clary Dr. Debra is an independent director. She was earlier in executive leadership positions with Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Brown Forman, and Humana. Debra is also an author and an international speaker. She is an award-winning film producer too.

The video features an interview with Richard Betts, a partner of Climate Change and Sustainability Services with Ernst and Young or EY. He shares his background in studying environmental science and the challenges of climate change, including the urgent need to decarbonize the global economy by mid-century at the latest. He also discusses the spectrum of how large corporations approach climate change and the need for all sectors to take action. Betts emphasizes the importance of reaching Net Zero globally by mid-century and slashing emissions globally by about 50% this decade to avoid the worst effects of climate change. 00:33- About Richard Betts Richard is a partner of Climate Change and Sustainability Services with Ernst and Young.

Vikram Lalvani has 25 years of leadership experience in the hospitality, leisure and ITeS industries and proven expertise in revenue maximisation and technology solutions. In the past, Lalvani has held crucial positions in companies such as The Indian Hotels Co. Ltd. and Sutherland Global Services. 00:33- About Vikram Lalvani & his journey. Vikram Lalvani is the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited, a leading leisure hospitality brand in India. Vikram has over 26 years of incisive leadership experience in the Hospitality, Leisure and ITeS industries. He is a strong business transformation leader, specialising in designing and executing turnaround strategies across several lines of business. Vikram has transformed the company’s business model for scalability and has made Sterling a profitable hospitality company.

Besides providing products and services, any business entity runs for profits and finances and runs with finances. Thus, finances are a critical area for every business and need experts in the department. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is assigned the role of handling and allocating finances along with dealing with financial stakeholders. It is a role that can make or break a company. In today’s episode, we discuss how the role of CFO has evolved over the years and what are the key skills a CFO needs. [00:30] - About Subbu Subramaniam Subbu is an independent director. He is also the former group Chief Financial Officer of Titan Company Limited.

Who doesn’t know the importance of a brand in business? But, how often do we give thought to personal branding? A concept that might sound strange is of high value, especially in times, when everyone strives to have a meaningful work life. A personal brand, like a company's brand, is an ongoing and never-ending process. One has to consciously put efforts into developing and maintaining one. But what does that mean? How to start? How to maintain it? We have all your questions answered with a brand strategist today. 00:30- About Lee Ussher For over 10 years, Lee Ussher has helped companies & business leaders navigate through the digital & social media marketing challenges to position their brands as industry leaders & maintain long-term influence.

Gary A. Bolles writes and lectures worldwide on the future of work, learning, and organization. He is the author of "The Next Rules of Work: The mindset, skill set, and tool set to lead your organization through uncertainty," your guide to the brave new world of work for the post-pandemic era 00:31- About Gary A Bolles & his journey. Gary A. Bolles is a San Francisco-based writer, lecturer, consultant, and entrepreneur focused on initiatives with impact, primarily related to the future of work & learning. As adjunct Chair for the Future of Work for Singularity University, he leads the organization's efforts to empower a global community to create an abundant future of work and learning. Throughout the years, Bolles has produced a variety of impact-related strategic initiatives, conferences, and events. He is a co-founder of SoCap, SocialCapitalMarkets.net, the premier gathering for impact entrepreneurs and investors.

Sandeep Tyagi is the Chairman and CEO of Estee Capital, a systematic investment firm that provides brokerage and asset management services in various emerging markets. He is also the founder of Gulaq, a technology-based investment product designed to simplify investment for retail investors. Gulaq offers six variants of portfolios that follow a simple asset allocation and automatically rebalance every month using algorithms that are used for the firm's large investors. The portfolios are comprised of stocks and ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) and are designed to help investors earn above-average returns with below-average effort and time investment. 00:40 About Sandeep Tyagi Sandeep is the chairman and chief executive officer of Estee Capitals. He is the founder of Gulaq. He is also a member of YPO.

In this episode, host Frits Bussemaker interviews Leif Edvinsson, the world's first director of intellectual capital at Skandia, the world's first holder of professorship on intellectual capital, and one of the 50 most influential thinkers in the world. Edvinsson defines intellectual capital as the hidden values in an enterprise that are not visible but are essential for developing the fruits of tomorrow. These hidden values include intellectual property, intellectual assets, and knowledge recipes. Edvinsson emphasizes the importance of visualizing these hidden values to avoid developing hidden values, which is illegal. He gives an example of intellectual capital as the number of customers in a network, such as Spotify. Edvinsson also discusses the challenges of defining intellectual capital and the "fuzzy" nature of the concept. 00:40- About Leif Edvinsson Professor Leif Edvinsson is a key pioneering contributor to the theory and practice of Intellectual Capital(IC). The world’s first director of IC in 1991. Prototyping in 1996 the Skandia Future Center as Lab for Organizational design. In 1998, awarded by Brain Trust "Brain of the Year" award, in the UK. Listed in Who’s Who in the world.

Big business is the root of all evil, right? Well, it doesn't have to be. Drexel professor Barrie Litzky breaks down how some businesses use the free market to improve the world – and why more businesses need to do so 00:38- About Dr Barrie E Litzky & her journey. Barrie Litzky, PhD is an associate professor of Entrepreneurship at the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship. She teaches social entrepreneurship, sustainable innovation, and mindfulness. Barrie's research centres on the role of business in society and how organizations and their members create and respond to social justice issues. Her publications appear in Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Business Ethics, and Ethics and Entrepreneurship

Sex is considered a taboo topic of discussion. But is increasingly entering a space of healthy discussion for the overall sexual awareness and well-being of people. Similar to other areas of life, technology, has played an important role in the sextech industry to offer products and services that enable us to understand sexuality and employ these products and services for our overall sexual satisfaction. In today’s episode, we attempt to understand the meaning of the sextech industry and the evolving dynamics in discussing sex. [00:35] - About Ola Miedzynska Ola is the chief executive officer and founder of SX Tech EU, which works to promote business and technical innovation in the sextech industry. She is also a sextech startup consultant. Ola is also a hackathon advisor.

The video features a conversation between the host, Ashutosh Garg, and Manish Bundhun, a Chief People Officer and Corporate Monk. Manish shares about his journey and how he stumbled upon the field of human resources after a tragedy in his family. He discusses how human resources has evolved over time, from being focused on production during the industrial age, to customer service during the services economy, and now to being centred around people in the information age. Manish also talks about how technology, particularly artificial intelligence, is changing the role of human resources and enabling HR leaders to focus more on engagement and development. 00:35- About Manish Bundhun Manish is a Chief People Officer, and he's a Corporate Monk. He's the author of two books.

With more than two decades of experience in business operations & leadership roles, Tina Vinod's fundamental belief is that - 'Representation Matters' and investing in equitable practices in our workplaces and society enables positive social change & systemic transformation. 00:30 About Tina Vinod & her journey. Tina Vinod is a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategist & Consultant, a Belonging Advocate & Storyteller. She helps organisations overcome barriers to adopt and operationalise high-impact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies, practices, programs & communications. Tina's 22+ years of diverse experience helps organisations look at DEI as a strategic investment with a people-first approach. She helped start and operationalise the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion function in ThoughtWorks India and headed DEI for ThoughtWorks globally.