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In the current business environment, an organisation doesn't just need a marketing department, but a dedicated CMO to spearhead the department efficiently. A CMO needs to understand the importance of his role in discharging his duties for a business. Today, we discuss the key qualities a founder looks for in a CMO in an ever-changing business landscape. About Sandeep Nair Sandeep is the marketing head of WinnerBrands. He is the former marketing director of Swiggy. He has also worked with Procter & Gamble as a Brand Marketer. Sandeep started his career as an engineer with Tata Motors.

Information technology service management is the activities that are performed by an organization to design, build, deliver, operate and control information technology services offered to customers. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, Chetan Nagaonkar talks about IT service management. He also talks about IT consulting and asset management and operations management. He also talks about his vision to be a trusted advisor and the most preferred partner offering world-class IT Service Management Consulting Services.

People need to feel heard and seen as if they belong somewhere. Companies often overlook this in their culture which leads to employees leaving the company and staying unmotivated. We need to be over-communicative if we want to build a culture where we want our employees to have a sense of belonging. Loyalty stems out of the sense of belongingness and not the other way around. Today we talk about how companies can build a culture where their employees feel safe and get a sense of belongingness. About Abam Mambo Described by my clients as a captivating speaker, creative workplace and legal consultant, and diversity champion, I help them cultivate a culture of belonging that improves engagement and well-being, minimizes risk, and ultimately drives business results. As a Speaker on Belonging, Leadership, and Culture and Creator of the Belonging Quotient, I provide sound, relevant and contextual solutions to help organizations and leaders to shift perceptions and behaviors that hamper employee engagement, performance, productivity, inclusion, and well-being. I have handled complex HR issues, compliance challenges, and interactions with government officials with broad geographical experience covering North America, Africa, and Asia, and China and advised the C-suite, management, and HR/Compliance on the same.

Who doesn’t know the importance of a brand in business? But, how often do we give a 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 in effort into developing and maintaining one. But what does that mean? How to start? How to maintain? We have all your questions answered with a personal branding expert today. About Corey Dissin For the CEO or an average Joe, The Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of Content Corey Dissin has provided grassroots guidance and has mentored professionals around the world to 10x their personal brands and unique selling positions through social media as a one-on-one marketing and business coach. Entrepreneurs also rely on Corey’s motivational support to create a pragmatic and personalized approach to organize time, get you out of your own way, refine sales communications and optimize business infrastructures. As a long-serving head of two national corporations, owner of two others, and founder and president of a 501c3 non-profit, Corey puts his experience and acumen from all three to work for his clients on day one.

We have come a long way from when carbon energy was discovered by various scientists to actually using carbonyl technology. Electrical engineering has evolved a lot in the past 50 years, and we still do not know what inventions will change the course of the industry. From the history of Electrical Engineering to what the future has in hold for us, today we talk about the experience and the amazing work Mr. Philip Wong has done in the industry. About H.-S. Philip Wong H.-S. Philip Wong is the Willard R. and Inez Kerr Bell Professor in the School of Engineering at Stanford University. He is the founding faculty co-director of the Stanford SystemX Alliance. Director of the Stanford Nanofabrication Facility and Researcher. Leadership positions at major multi-university research centers of the National Science Foundation and the Semiconductor Research Corporation. Contributed to advanced semiconductor device concepts and their implementation in semiconductor technology. His work elucidated the design principles and demonstrated the first nanosheet transistor; Known for his work on carbon nanotube (CNT) electronic Early proponent of phase change memory and metal oxide resistive switching memory RRAM. Fellow of the IEEE; received the IEEE Electron Devices Society, J.J. Ebers Award; IEEE Andrew S. Grove Award recipient.

Professional leadership coaching targeted at the person or coaching for your entire organization is one of the most powerful tools available to take leadership development to a deeper and more sustainable level. Like no one else, coaches broaden perspectives, motivate, and offer both challenge and support. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, Dr. Simon Western talks about different kinds of leadership and his style and philosophy of coaching. He also talks about his role as the CEO of Analytic Network Coaching.

Any institution, whether it is society or organization, in the present century cannot function effectively without women’s equal participation in leadership activities. Women create a perspective that brings competition and collaboration to organizations and teams. Celeste Stewart, CEO, and Founder, of Bold Curiosity talks to us about women's leadership. About Celeste Stewart Celeste Stewart is the founder and owner of Bold Curiosity. Celeste has more than 20 years of working experience in both the corporate and consulting worlds. She has always worked in the learning and development functions. During her time in corporate, she worked in a number of different functions such as IT, Distribution, Store Operations, and Financial Services.

The people in an organization can only direct their efforts in the right direction when they have a leader to look forward to. Leaders can define workplace cultures that foster the accomplishment of common goals. What are the key attributes that an efficient leader ought to have? Is (s)he born with such qualities, or can be developed? We have your answers covered in today's episode of “The Brand Called You.” About Samir Inamdar Samir has an extensive general management experience of over 40 years. He has served as the President and CEO of major businesses of General Electric in South Asia and as the CEO & Managing Director of Tyco Electronics in South Asia, for over 11 years. Samir built a rich, diverse and successful career through Indian, Japanese, and American companies; in PSUs and the private sector; in various roles including purchasing-vendor development, commercial, manufacturing operations, sales-marketing, strategy, and finally, leadership. He has led businesses in various verticals like automotive, auto components, electronic hardware, and electrical equipment. He successfully negotiated, set up, and operated joint ventures with Indian, Korean, German and American companies.

Insurance, often viewed as a tool for tax saving, offers much more in times of need. Commercial insurance companies, often lag to offer essential services to the poor and vulnerable, owing to the high premiums and lack of awareness. For them, the government schemes like Ayushman Bharat come to offer help. Today, we discuss the operations of the insurance industry, factors to decide the premium rates, benefits of the government schemes, and the importance of insurance. About KK Srinivasan Mr. Srinivasan is a former member of the Board of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India. He is also a former CEO of the Tariff Advisory Committee. Mr. Srinivasan started his career as the director group officer of the recruitment agency of Tata.

Sustainability means meeting our own needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In addition to natural resources, we also require social and economic resources. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, Mark Feller talks about sustainability. He also touches upon his experience working as an organic farmer. He also talks about experimenting with solar durability and advertising. Mark explains the need for the world to work towards sustainability and also gives pointers on how to do that.

Coaching comes with many benefits, but the importance of coaching lies in its depths. Coaching helps us find our path. It helps us see through the chaos and aim in the direction of the end goal. Whether you are seeking coaching for your career, life, or business, its importance is unmatched for the reasons mentioned above. Coaching helps you unlock your true potential. If you are unsure where you need to start, Alessandra Bitelli, Executive and Life Coach, Asterys Lab is here to share her experience with us. About Alessandra Bitelli She is an Executive and Life Coach, at Asterys Lab. She is also an Expert in Woman Empowerment. She is a Consultant in the field of training, facilitation, and coaching for personal and professional development.

Any institution, whether it is society or organization, in the present century cannot function effectively without women’s equal participation in leadership activities. Women create a perspective that brings competition and collaboration to organizations and teams. About Dagmar Symes A results-oriented Senior Executive and specialist in the Luxury Industry with a diverse experience within the Luxury Retail and Hospitality field. A solid track record in driving teams to deliver successful results both in terms of quality and business performance. Extremely high “People” skills, and strong ability to motivate teams to deliver exceptional results regardless of the situation and business environment. Strong emphasis on building and developing Owner Relations, priority on protecting Owners' Assets, and business interests, and achieving budgeted EBITA. Strong ability to build a positive rapport between Owners, Stakeholders, and the Company to meet organizational needs.

The world is aware of India and China's military relations owing to the rights over disputed areas of the territory. With rising clashes between the armies of the two countries, there is always a fear of war. China has managed to make a global name for its military power. But if the war situation arises, does India really lack behind? What are India’s advantages over China, and what are the strategies that China is using to dominate the countries? We have your answers covered in our today’s discussion with Major general Dr. Rajan Kochhar. About Major General Dr. Rajan Kochhar: General Kochhar is the Vice Chairman of the National Council of News and Broadcasting. He is also the author of the book titled, “Breaking the Chinese Myth.” General Kochhar recalls his cadet days and the physical challenges he faced.

An annuity is a long-term investment that is issued by an insurance company and is designed to help protect you from the risk of outliving your income. Through annuitization, your purchase payments (what you contribute) are converted into periodic payments that can last for life. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, Manish Malhotra talks about finance and annuities. He also touches upon his experience working at CitiBank. He also talks about social security benefits and personal finance.

Journeys With Purpose provides a series of immersive Hosted Experiences with inspirational leaders, truly extraordinary “People With Purpose”, created to inform and catalyse the celebration and advancement of nature conservation projects across the world. These hosted experiences, based on a “Seven Worlds, One Planet” approach, are a global curriculum designed around the recovery and conservation of our natural world, with opportunities to participate and collaborate on restoring vibrant landscapes, biodiversity, wildlife, and livelihoods. They are with the most ambitious, exciting, and successful initiatives to protect and restore the diversity of nature and wildlife across our seven continents. By experiencing these remarkable achievements of harmonizing nature and communities, we can be inspired to protect, conserve and restore our natural world, and safeguard our own future – this is the mission of Journeys With Purpose. About Duncan Grossart Duncan is a zoology graduate, a lifelong conservationist. He is the Former director of The European Nature Trust. More recently he founded ‘Journeys With Purpose’, in order to provide a series of immersive Hosted Experiences with inspirational leaders. ‘People With Purpose’ was created to inform and catalyze the celebration and advancement of nature conservation projects across the world. He is involved in a number of conservation and preservation initiatives Tunza Games – wildlife conservation game app Mint images create the world's finest collection of commercial imagery that relate to the environment, sustainability, and issues of health and well-being.

About Latha Reddy Latha is the Co-Chair of the Global Commission on the Stability of Cyberspace. She is the former Deputy National Security Adviser of India where she was responsible for cybersecurity Ms. Reddy is involved with several organizations and thinktanks, both globally and in India. She is currently, among other positions, serving as a Distinguished Fellow at the EastWest Institute in the US and the Observer Research Foundation in India. She is the Former Diplomat/ Ambassador. She is also called a “Warrior for Cyber Peace”.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are the important parameters that the businesses are considering to follow, especially in the world post the pandemic. With diverse resources available across the globe, efforts are taken to employ diverse communities and shed off the biases of colour, gender, etc. Another important community that need attention are the disabled people with different challenges. Today, we talk about the challenges of inclusion of disabled people with deaf community in particular. About Meryl K Evans Meryl is a speaker and an accessibility consultant. She is one of 12 people on LinkedIn top voices for disability advocacy. Meryl is also an author of two books. Meryl was born partially deaf and has grown up learning how to speak by lip-reading. She doesn’t know sign language. Her career started with the Federal Government when the American Disabilities Act made it possible for the relay service to be provided nationwide. In 2000, I started writing on the side and never planned to do my own business because I knew it would be harder to bring in clients when you have a disability. But in 2005, I decided to work for myself full-time and transitioned from writing to digital marketing. In 2018, I started making videos which were surprisingly taken very well and in 2019.

Karen assists C-Suite Leaders & LOB Executives of 200+ employee-size corporations with innovative people, processes, and performance by designing the future of how their companies work. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, what innovation is all about, or what she believes it should all be about and how does each individual show up to make their world a better place, their world, being their family, their community, the organizations they work for.

Branding is what people say about you when you are not in the room. It is not always about the companies we work for, it is also about our branding. The value, the skill set, and the experience we bring to the table in any field. The elevator pitch is not always required to promote our companies, but ourselves too for being in a position we deserve, to sustain in the position we hold, and to grow further to where we want to reach. It starts with the right mindset and thoughts, and today we have a pioneer of branding to talk about its importance, enabling us to become leaders in life. Tune in to listen to this enriching conversation with Kavita Agarwal, Strategic Marketing & Innovation Consultant, and Whisky Marketing Specialist who talks about marketing whisky. About Kavita Agarwal Kavita Agarwal is the Strategic Marketing & Innovation Consultant, and Whisky Marketing Specialist. Kavita is a London-based business strategist, transformation, and change agent who sees the world not as what it is but as what it could become. Kavita helps businesses embrace opportunities for change, make complex decisions with confidence, and constantly challenges and reinvents business as usual to find groundbreaking ways to attain higher goals. She has deep experience in engineering projects from inception to delivery, cutting through ambiguity and leading her businesses into new directions, disrupting the status quo and encouraging teams to experiment. Her entrepreneurial strength, commercial nous, bias for innovation, and flair for marketing drive clarity and help businesses and teams translate strategy into execution milestones, turning ideas into reality.

As Facebook changed its name to Meta, the term metaverse is in trend. With instances of VR and AR experiences, a lot of brands are venturing into the world of the metaverse. But what does the word actually mean? What experience counts as augmented experience? How are brands leveraging the power of the metaverse? What is the future of metaversE? We have your question answered in our today’s discussion with Mr. Tushar Gandotra. About Tushar Gandotra & FiEx Tushar is the CEO of FiEx, which is an ecosystem leveraging the exciting possibility in blockchain, NFT, and the metaverse. FiEx, as would have thought, is not short form for Financial Exchange or Financial Expert. The four-letter word was crafted to have a recall value. FiEx is about enhancing the digital experience of the real world. Metaverse is a 30-year-old word. It got pushed when Facebook changed its name to Meta. It is an immersive word with no one definition. It is a subjective word, with different interpretations. Our concept is toward hybrid reality and a hybrid world.

Starting a Business is one of the biggest challenges any entrepreneur will face. There are many questions to answer at the very beginning when starting a business, but the most difficult one is the question of what exactly you want to do. Dr. Dhruv Nath, Director, Lead Angels Network; Author, The Dream Founder is here to talk about the same. About Dr. Dhruv Nath Dr. Dhruv Nath is the Director of Lead Angels Network. He was earlier the Senior Vice President of NIIT. He has been a professor at the Management Development Institute or MDI Gurgaon. He is the author of The Dream Founder and the Co-Author of Funding Your Startup.

Lotus Petal Foundation is an organization that is committed to nurture children and young adults living in the urban slums of Gurgaon towards a life of dignity by imparting education, nutrition, and skill-based livelihood options. Established in 2011, the foundation has directly benefited 125000 lives since inception and in the year 2020 alone, 2900 people benefited. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, Kushal Raj Chakravorty talks about his journey and various aspects of running a foundation for the underprivileged. Kushal has a degree in engineering from BIT Mesra and an MBA from IIM Lucknow. After 20 years of corporate life, he hung up his boots in 2016 to dedicate himself to the cause of education for the less privileged. He is also a Board Member of IIM Amritsar.

Job burnout is a type of work-related stress — a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and loss of personal identity. “Burnout” isn't a medical diagnosis. Some experts think other conditions, such as depression, are behind burnout. If you face the same issue at your workplace and in life, Matthew T Cooke has brought some expert solutions to overcome this through his journal Body-Based Breakthrough.

It is often said, “Never depend on a single source of income.” But one needs efficient time management, planning and vision, and talent to develop and maintain the multiple sources. What are the key things one needs to look at before venturing into partnership is crucial! Today, we have Brian J Esposito who handles and holds investments in sectors ranging from hospitality to medicine to food to construction and whatnot! About Brian J Esposito Brian is the founder and CEO of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises, LLC. He is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and business leader. Brian is also a core part of the innovative team to build Nodle, the world’s largest wireless network.

Blockchain is a digital ever-growing list of data records. Such a list comprises many blocks of data, which are organized in chronological order and are linked and secured by cryptographic proofs. Blockchain is a topic everyone is talking about today. We should first understand what a blockchain is and how it works. This is exactly what we are going to learn in today's episode of TBCY. About Karmen Tang As a qualified ACA Chartered Accountant, I made the transition from working as the Financial Controller of a global advertising agency to pursuing my passion in the start-up industry. With a focus on the management and growth of modern brands, I have led and executed numerous projects through my own consultancy, another startup story. With experience working in London, Amsterdam, Australia, and Singapore; I have a knowledge of both Western and APAC markets. Alongside my consultancy, I run a business coaching platform and Podcast to provide accountability, guidance, and creative inspiration to other entrepreneurs and content creators.

In the wake of the global pandemic, Over the Top (OTT) platforms gained the limelight the most. The reasons for these transitions are innumerable. OTT platforms are more vulnerable to experimentation as it provides unique and varied content. On the contrary, content on television is mostly similar across different channels. The viewers have to restrict themselves from watching a particular genre. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, Christian Strand talks about his journey as a TV star and the impact of OTT platforms on traditional television and the Norwegian entertainment industry.

‘We need more leaders with smaller egos’- quoted a former fortune 500 executive, Mr. Enrico Biscaro. Enrico is the Enrico Business Consultant's founder and an expert in business transformation & strategy. Business transformation is a change management strategy defined as any shift, realignment or fundamental change in business operations. As per Biscaro, making a strategy is not that hard, but executing it requires much more integrity, passion and data. Let's understand his area better in his own words.

Starting a Business is one of the biggest challenges any entrepreneur will face. There are many questions to answer at the very beginning when starting a business, but the most difficult one is the question of what exactly you want to do. About Manish Maryada I am Manish Maryada, Founder, and CEO of Fello-an EF and Y Combinator-backed company. I have been associated with the fintech ecosystem for over 6+ years and helped in scaling early-stage startups like Koinex and Flobiz across Product, Strategy, and Operations. At Koinex, I was one of the first team members and worked along with the founders in scaling the company to an exchange doing a trading volume of $265M USD per day. Post-Koinex and Flobiz, I have been one of the Founders in Residence of EF-Bangalore 4th Cohort where I started to build Fello in 2021. My fintech expertise is complemented by a Master’s Degree in Finance from Texas A&M University College Station.

India, as we know, is the land of agriculture. With an increasingly healthy environment provided for the start-up ecosystem, there are a lot of novel ideas springing in the field of agritech startups. Today, we discuss the kind of ideas, investments, and qualities needed for success in this field. About B Gopalakrishnan Mr. Gopalakrishnan is the Head of Samunnati Startup Initiatives, which is a part of the Samunnati Foundation. He worked in HCL for around 28 years. He shifted to the social sector as he believes if there is energy that can transform into multiple practices, we should give it to the social sector.

Dr. Vincenti has over 30 years of experience in the financial sector, both as a consultant and as an executive in financial institutions. Before founding Alvana Inc., Dr. Vincenti owned and operated a large insurance agency in Italy and managed the Wealth Management Division of a Canadian Credit Union. He is a Ph.D., M.B.A., M.A. (HOS), C.I.M., FCSI, S.T.I., C.I.M., F.CIM, CMgr (U.K.), F.CMI (U.K.), CITP, CM (U.S.A.), C.M.C. and founder and president of Alvana Business Consulting Inc. Dr. Vincenti believes in a holistic approach to business management where business solutions are achieved with a mixed strategy that blends the study or understanding of processes and economics with people.

Storytelling is an ancient art form and a valuable form of human expression. Because the story is essential to so many art forms, however, the word “storytelling” is often used in many ways. Vasiliki Papadopoulos, Philip Morris International, Global Intelligence and Planning Manager talks about the same. About Vasiliki Papadopoulos I am known as a pioneer of ideas. Leading transformative programs and initiatives while fully aligning them with a company's business objectives by leveraging data to ensure success. I thrive in leading change and trying to solve complex business challenges. I am the driver of results, rallying and leading a team to deliver quality work. I have extensive experience and knowledge in communications - be it storytelling, media, crisis communications, public branding, or digital campaigns. I also understand highly regulated companies and environments and know how governments work and how to navigate that. I am a strong communicator and can put together strategic plans in place that are creative and impactful.

In futurism and science fiction, the metaverse is a hypothetical iteration of the Internet as a single, universal and immersive virtual world that is facilitated by the use of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headsets. About Dr. Martha Boeckenfeld I am a Thought Leader, Advisor, and Speaker, who is passionate about Emerging Tech, Blockchain, and the Metaverse, and a strong Believer in the Power of Innovation. I am a seasoned financial service professional with a Ph.D. and extensive experience in the platform economy, dynamic ecosystems, digital business, digital transformation and customer experience, web3, and the metaverse. I have more than over 20 years of experience and international exposure (Asia, Europe, Switzerland) as a Financial Service Executive and Non-Executive in Institutions, such as UBS, Unicredit, Blackrock, Generali, Kleinwort Benson, and Axa.

With debates on Climate Change and other living quality indices across the world, escalating every day, there is an increased consciousness among the masses on the importance of sustainability. The corporate world is increasingly trying to find sustainable production and distribution methods. With consumers also becoming, increasingly conscious, businesses need to match up to their expectations. Today, we discuss the meaning, importance, and challenges of sustainable living. About Sidhartha Mohanty Sidhartha is a sustainability evangelist and a content creator. He is the co-founder of two startups: Twik.World & CIRKEL.

Personal finance encompasses the whole universe of managing individual and family finances, taking responsibility for your current and future financial situation, and setting financial goals. It also includes handling individual financial tasks and saving for emergencies. It requires the person to take charge and make sure his or her interests are prioritized. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, Dr. Pallavi Mody talks about finance. She also touches upon her experience working as a professor. She also talks about the books she has written and the principles she follows in her own life.

At 24 years old, Bryan Se To's chiropractor told him he has a body of a 40-year-old. He has been experiencing lower back pain and numbness in his fingers despite being in his 20s. However, this is not just the case with Bryan. We all witness such issues with our current lifestyle and routine. THE BRAND CALLED YOU invited Bryan, the Founder of Lexly Health, to his journey of recovering from back pain and helping others improve their lifestyle. He oversees technology and business development and handles product discovery, delivery and business strategy. Before focusing on Lexly full-time, he was a tech consultant at Accenture and attributed his working experience to develop his passion for product delivery and discovery. Lexly Health uses AI motion-tracking technology to treat musculoskeletal Pain. Manage your Pain with quick and simple exercises every day.

With the population skyrocketing and the environment becoming critical with each passing year, construction companies are always on the radar to be targeted for depleting land resources. However, one cannot deny the importance of social infrastructure like affordable housing society, hospitals, airports, etc. How does a business stay relevant in the ever-volatile environment? The answer lies in “innovation with technology.” How does technology aid the business? How to innovate? What are the areas of improvement? We have your queries covered in today’s discussion with Mike Kazi, Founder, and Chairman of Apex Homes MGT; Apex Capital. About Mike Kazi Mike Kazi is the Founder, and Chairman, of Apex Homes MGT; Apex Capital. I have been in the Home Improvement/ Property Management business for over 20 years being the founder of Apex. I’m also a part of EO and run over 20 successful businesses. I have founded an Information Technology Enable Service providing company in Bangladesh named Kazi IT Center Ltd.

Commissioned by Siyabuswa Educational Improvement and Development Trust (SEIDET), South African researchers came together to develop a handbook that provides practical approaches to building smart communities for underdeveloped and information-deprived communities in developing countries. About Jackie Phahlamohlaka Founder Member of the Siyabuswa Educational Improvement and Development Trust (SEIDET). Through SEIDET, he played a remarkable role in contributing to the building of an Information Society in South Africa. The work he has done is documented in a book titled Community Driven Projects: “A Case study of science education and Information Technology in South Africa”. Chairman of the Board of the KwaNdebele Computer Education Centre VUKUZENZELE Community Organization. Lifetime Achievement Award for contribution to Education, Science, and Technology. Dr. JS Moroka Local Municipality, March 2011. Chairperson and member of the South African National Committee for the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) A South African National Representative in IFIP General Assembly.A Scholar / Advisory Board Member - Centre for Research in Information and Cybersecurity (CRICS) at Nelson Mandela University. Author of a number of books.

Voting is important because it’s an opportunity for change. It gives people a voice about whom they want in office and is a chance to stand up for the issues they care about. About Hon. Elizabeth Holtzman Elizabeth Holtzman handles government relations at the federal, state, and local levels. She also focuses on litigation. Liz joined Herrick after over 22 years in government, including 2O as an elected official. During her four terms as a U.S. Congresswoman, she captured national attention for her role on the House Judiciary Committee where she voted to impeach President Richard Nixon and questioned President Ford about the Nixon pardon. She chaired the Immigration and Refugees Subcommittee (where she co-authored Senator Ted Kennedy the Refugee Act of 1980). Co-founded and was elected and re-elected as the first Democratic Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues. She wrote many laws, including extending the deadline for ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment and the Rape Privacy Act. She was the first member of Congress to expose the U.S. government’s inaction on Nazi war criminals living in America and spearheaded the effort to bring them to justice. When elected, she was the youngest woman to be elected to Congress, a record she had held for 42 years.

Antisemitism is hostility to, prejudice towards, or discrimination against Jews. Notable instances of persecution include the Cossack massacres in Ukraine from 1648 to 1657, various anti-Jewish pogroms in the Russian Empire between 1821 and 1906, the 1894–1906 Dreyfus affair in France, the Holocaust in German-occupied Europe during World War II and Soviet anti-Jewish policies. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, Peninah Zilberman talks about the Holocaust. She also touches upon her experience working as a holocaust survivor. She also talks about the work she is doing at her foundation.

Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and a Member of the Executive Committee at the World Economic Forum; one of the foremost experts in the world on the governance of AI. Barrister, former Judge and Professor, technologist and entrepreneur who has an abiding interest in how humanity can equitably benefit from new technologies, especially AI. Advanced degrees in Law and International Relations and regularly speaks to international audiences addressing many aspects of the beneficial and challenging technical, economic and social changes arising from the use of AI.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practices in the workplace aid in business benefits like sales revenue, and better customer relations. DEI programs and practices add to an organisation’s ethical culture and build happy and engaged employees. But who is accountable for promoting such practices? Today, we discuss the topic in detail with Asfa Malik, who is working to inspire leaders to drive inclusion hiring. [00:32] - About Asfa Malik Asfa is the Founder and CEO of GrowthMinded Consulting. She is the Leadership Consultant of CEOs and Business Leaders to drive inclusion from hiring to inspiring. Asfa is an award-winning talent development leader with a strong background in sales, learning, and strategy. She is also the author of several articles.

Erin Hollon is the founder of Ivy + Light. She is a Brooklyn-based wellness coach and an ambassador for natural living since her college years. Erin found solutions through nature to help heal her body—emotionally as well as physically. It has become her life passion to share these methods and help you find the perfect balance for living a life you will love. Hollon usually heals through crystals, essential oils, and positive affirmations. Sometimes she likes to serve platter with all three, wearing her crystals and diffusing essential oils while meditating and repeating an affirmation. In this way, she can release emotions and beliefs and enhance the emotions she wants to create in life.

The automotive industry comprises a wide range of companies and organizations involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and selling of motor vehicles. It is one of the world's largest industries by revenue. It is also the industry with the highest spending on research & development per firm. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, Jennifer Dungs talks about the future of automotive industries and mobility. She also touches upon her experience working as a chemist. She also talks about the companies she has worked at including Ford Motor Company, BMW and Porsche.

Poor succession planning, lack of trusted advisers, family conflict, different visions between generations, and lack of financial education for children are some major reasons why 70 percent of family-owned businesses fail or are sold before they are passed on to the second generation and almost 90 percent don’t make it to the third generation. About Myria Antony Myria Antony is an Advisor at Cambridge Advisors to Family Enterprise. She is a regular speaker on family business topics, philanthropy, and social impact. She has advised family-owned enterprises around the world on strategies for growing and passing their enterprises to the next generation and the successful continuity of their enterprises.

The definition of brand building is to generate awareness about your business using strategies and campaigns with the goal of creating a unique and lasting image in the marketplace. Positive image + standing out = brand success. With social media gaining a larger part of our lives, businesses have resorted to them for marketing their brands. A business branch, which was earlier seldom seen to be a cost, is now an investment, trying to gain maximum eyeballs and attraction to a brand for its success. But with the advent of technology in every field, the crux of a process remains the same. What is marketing? Why is it important? How to approach it? We have all your questions answered in our conversation with a Principal Designer and Director of Designwise India Pvt Ltd Mukul Goyal. About Mukul Goyal Mukul Goyal is the Principal Designer and Director of Designwise India Pvt Ltd.

In the current pace of life, we cannot deny not having stress. It was always a part of mankind’s life, but with the complexities of globalisation, it has only increased in personal and professional space. However, it is important to understand the negative impacts of stress. It is essential to carve out a way to understand and manage it efficiently. Only then can we lead a purposeful life. Today, we have with us Prof. Pete Alexander, who works on techniques to manage stress from his personal experiences. About Prof. Pete Alexander Prof. Alexander is the President of Office Plants by Everything Grows. He is the author of the book titled, Lighten Your Day: Fast, Easy & Effective Stress Relief He was diagnosed with stress-induced diabetes, which led him to the journey of managing stress.

Portfolio Management Services (PMS), a service offered by the Portfolio Manager, is an investment portfolio in stocks, fixed income, debt, cash, structured products, and other individual securities, managed by a professional money manager that can potentially be tailored to meet specific investment objectives. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, Deepak Shenoy talks about portfolio management and investing. He also touches upon his experience working as a wealth manager and investment researcher. He also talks about his outlook on the Indian markets.

Sonam Srivastava is the Founder of Wright Research and is a globally recognized researcher in the field of machine learning, finance & quantitative investing. She has worked with HSBC Edelweiss & Qplum where she has built and handled large-scale portfolios & trading algorithms in US & India. Passionate about building a scalable quant business, Sonam also holds a B.Tech degree from IIT Kanpur and a Master's in Financial Engineering from Worldquant University.

Water, as we all know, is a global challenge, especially access to the poor. With several domestic and international NGOs and companies, along with government partnerships, involved in tackling the issues, each venture brings a new perspective. Today, we discuss the possible solutions for tackling the water challenge with Jon Kaufman, CEO of Global Water First. About Jon Kaufman Jon Kaufman is the Chief executive Officer of Global Water First. He is an author of a book titled, “Long Walk on a Dry Road”. He owned a marketing company in Silicon Valley for around 40 years.

Kon Apostolopoulos is a Founder and CEO of Fresh Biz Solutions, LLC, a Human Capital Management Consulting Group that provides performance improvement and training solutions to help organizations develop their people, improve business results, and reap the benefits of a comprehensive Talent Management strategy. He is also the co-author of the timely book, “7 Keys to Navigating a Crisis: A Practical Guide for Emotionally Dealing with Pandemics & Other Disasters” and a regular contributor to Thrive Global and Achievers Engagement Blog. Drawing on many years of experience as a consultant and award-winning coach, Kon has helped others expand their emotional intelligence and influence. Using his style to connect and create an environment of trust, he helped guide my clients to discover what matters most to them and harness the power of effective goal-setting to explore new possibilities.