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S4 Ep 148Development Through Regenerative Investment | Peta Milan, CEO and Founder, JET Group
Transcendent Media Capital offers a new paradigm of investments - combining elements of a limited partner, a fund, an asset manager and an angel investor. All investments fall within the ecosystem that safeguards earth, peace & security, gender, and youth and includes metrics for real returns. In this episode of The Brand Called You, Peta Milan talks about Regenerative Investment and her work with macro thinkers who see our interconnected world and interdependent global economy, and complex minds that also see the simplicity of goodness.

S4 Ep 147Yoga, NLP, Trilotherapy, Breathing, and more | Shachar Cohen, Co-Founder, Mindset, An IDC Club for Personal Empowerment
Networking, they say, is about planting relationships. Networks help you when you need a better position or a solution to your concern. Sometimes, even seen negatively, it becomes indispensable to understand the intention with which one network. It doesn’t always have to be several contacts, but the quality they bring to your life personally or professionally. About Shachar Cohen Shachar Cohen is the Co-Founder of Mindset which is An IDC Club for Personal Empowerment. An enthusiastic team player who believes that the key to success is hard work. A sensitive and curious person who enjoys working with people. Has strong organizational skills, a rich military past in command, and leads teams. Vast experience in managing and leading projects. Expert in thinking outside the box and finding creative solutions.

S4 Ep 146Reviving Benefits of Hemp in India | Shalini Bhattacharya, Co-Founder, India Hemp & Co.
Cannabis products like marijuana and hemp have been growing freely in India for ages. It has also been actively used in the Indian medical science, Ayurveda. But due to the psychoactive properties of marijuana, there has been a constant debate on the legality of entire cannabis species products. Today, we discuss the medical benefits of cannabis and, especially, hemp. About Shalini Bhattacharya Shalini is the Co-founder of India Hemp & Co. After working for four and a half years as a consultant with KPMG, Shalini moved to work as an editor for a magazine. She later went on to pursue MBA.

S4 Ep 145Finance is a Servant of Society and Nature | Prof. Atul K Shah, Director, Thought Leader, Writer, Educator, and Broadcaster
Unlike before, schools, colleges, and the workplace today are focusing on creating an inclusive environment to provide equal opportunities to people with mental or physical disabilities. But there’s still a long way to go to spread the concept of inclusivity and diversity to every individual. People with disabilities go through different kinds of hardships, one among which is accepting they are different and getting acceptance from others. In today’s episode of TBCY, we are extremely delighted to have Prof. Atul K Shah with us. About Prof. Atul K Shah Experienced Non-Executive Director, thought leader, writer, educator, and broadcaster in business, specializing in ethics, accounting, finance, culture, and research. Experienced Chairman and Author of three acclaimed international research books published in 2018 by Routledge in London and New York. He was profiled in Forbes, Guardian, and Economia and is an expert commentator in Financial Times and Bloomberg. Exceptional lecturing and teaching skills for business audiences.

S4 Ep 144User Perspective & Branding | Sandeep Pandit, Founder, KraftJar
In today's world, standing out of the clutter and all the noise around has become extremely difficult for a brand. That’s why it is important to invest time with the brand and focus on the storytelling and concept-led approach while discussing the brand’s marketing problems or initiatives. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, Sandeep Pandit talks about Marketing and Branding. He also touches upon his experience working in different organizations and with different CEOs, and CFOs. He also gives his perspective on how the digital revolution has affected branding in the present times.

S4 Ep 143What investors are looking for in the numbers? | Dr. Yong Hsin Ning, Founding Partner, The Biz Lab
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. Today we have Dr. Yong Hsin Ning, Founding Partner, of The Biz Lab to talk about her experience. About Dr. Yong Hsin Ning The Biz Lab is my latest venture to prepare entrepreneurs to raise seed funding from the right investors using our proprietary methodology and tools. One of the key roles of a startup founder is to find a way to show potential investors that the business will be viable. The financial projections are not just a bunch of assumptions; they reflect how the founder intends to carry out the strategy for the business to achieve commercial viability.

S4 Ep 142Re-building Cultural Community | Prof. Somesh Singh, Co-Founder, Craft Village
India has a rich history of the handloom industry, but with artificial machinery and industrialization, the artisans started seeing a decrease in demand. Today, with the attraction of high-end brands, artisans are finding it extremely difficult to present their authentic handmade products in the market. In an attempt, to preserve the rich Indian culture and to help the craftspeople of the country, a couple in Delhi founded an organization to present them in the national market. Today, we have Prof. Somesh Singh, the co-founder of Craft Village, who talks to us about the mission and work of this national entity. About Prof. Somesh Singh Prof. Somesh Singh is the co-founder of Craft Village. He is the former director and member of the National Institute of Apparel Management. An alumnus of NIFT, he has also headed NID’s Apparel Design. He is amongst the renowned fashion and craft educators of the country. Craft Village is his partner’s vision, who wanted to work for the craftsmen of the country.

S4 Ep 141How to maximise well-being at your workplace? | Prof Sir Cary Cooper, Founding President of British Academy of Management
Workplace Well-being relates to all aspects of working life, from the quality and safety of the physical environment, to how workers feel about their work, their working environment, the climate at work, and the work organization. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, Sir Cary Cooper talks about well-being and mental well-being. He also touches upon his experience working with the UK government. He explains the different aspects of workplace well-being and gives pointers as to how to manage them.

S4 Ep 140Challenging the cultural norm | Helena Lass, Teacher of Practical Consciousness
Due to systematic intrapersonal education, everyone can take their self-development to the next level and improve their life and professional career. Dr. Helena Lass not only believes it but lives it. Today's episode, THE BRAND CALLED YOU, presents Dr. Helena Lass, a practicing psychiatrist and global proactive mental wellness approach pioneer. She is passionate about medical science, the functioning of the human mind, entrepreneurship, and the role of awareness in each of these areas. Dr. Lass treated patients for more than ten years as a medical doctor. Besides medical science, developed a new proactive approach to mental wellness that can be easily applied in all workplaces. This revolutionary approach to the internal realm relies on the practical teachings of her primary mentor and source of inspiration Ingvar Villido, a renowned awareness teacher with 25+ years of experience.

S4 Ep 139Bridging the gap between marketing and finance | Alex Haigh, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Brand Finance Plc
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 leading marketing specialist, Alex Haigh. About Alex Haigh Experienced Brand Valuation & Strategy Director, speaker, and writer with a demonstrated history of working in the management consulting industry. Skilled in Market Research, Data Analysis, Valuation, Transfer Pricing, and Brand Strategy. Chartered Value and Appraiser in training, Chartered Accountant ICAEW, Chartered Tax Adviser CIOT with an Advanced Diploma in International Tax (Transfer Pricing).

S4 Ep 138Fascinated about Aliens, Spirits and other Worlds? | Mark Gober, Author and Podcast Host
You live under a myth if you think you are the species ruling this universe. Celebrated Author and Podcast host Mark Gober is trying to delay theories and the existence of non-human intelligence. The Brand Called You is fascinated to welcome Gober in today's episode. Mark Gober was a partner at Sherpa Technology Group in Silicon Valley and worked as an investment banking analyst with UBS in New York. He has been named one of IAM's Strategy 300: The World's Leading Intellectual Property Strategists. Gober graduated magna cum laude from Princeton University, where he wrote an award-winning thesis on Daniel Kahneman's Nobel Prize-winning "Prospect Theory." and was elected a captain of Princeton's Division I tennis team.

S4 Ep 137One Stop Platform for Disabled Community Inclusiveness | Jai Gupta, Founder, Grapes Club
Talking about tackling the challenges of disabled or differently abled people is considered taboo. People, in general, many times, do not know how to react in situations when they interact with a person from the community. Unfortunately, there have been instances of mockery and bullying too! The repercussions? People tend to stay indoors. However, abled or differently abled, every human being is capable in his/her own way. Today, we discuss with Jai Gupta on need and ways of tackling the subject. About Jai Gupta Jai Gupta is the founder of Grapes Club. The venture endeavours to create a digital platform for the disabled community. As a differently abled person himself, Jai emphasizes the emotional gap between what he has and the friends he is getting. It is a platform, where all disabled people can connect with each other. The platform is a one-stop shop for products and services relevant to the community of disabled people. The platform also imparts knowledge about what is happening in the ecosystem and government schemes.

S4 Ep 136Life in the Metaverse | Jeanne Lim, Co-founder and CEO, beingAI Limited
AI which stands for artificial intelligence refers to systems or machines that mimic human intelligence to perform tasks and can iteratively improve themselves based on the information they collect. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, Jeanne Lim talks about artificial intelligence and the metaverse. She also touches upon her experience with yoga and integrated Holistic Health.

S4 Ep 135Giving V-O-I-C-E to the leaders | Paul N Larsen, Mindset Coach, Author, Educator
Paul N Larsen possesses 30 years of business experience with Fortune 500 companies in the healthcare, airline, finance & technology industries, giving him a keen perspective on the inner workings of diverse global organizations. His past tenures include Adobe Systems, Charles Schwab, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. C-Suite and Directorship posts have contributed to his notable skill in leadership and organizational development and training, human resource operations, and coaching management leaders to lead their teams with IQ and EQ. Leaders with an authentic VOICE provide a clear leadership vision for their teams and create a trusted leadership brand. This is precisely what Paul delivers to his executive coaching clients based on his time-tested approach to leadership development. He coaches leaders to discover their values and crystalize their vision to make the behavioural changes that will lead to their preferred outcomes. Paul empowers leaders to be courageous in decision-making and to engage their influence for lasting, measurable results.

S4 Ep 134Coaching for Female Corporate Managers and Team Leaders | Mutiat Adebowale, Leadership & Executive Coach
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, Mutiat Adebowale, Leadership & Executive Coach is here to share her experience with us. About Mutiat Adebowale I work with female corporate managers and team leaders who lack confidence or struggle with self-doubt, to raise the bar within their organization so that they feel seen, valued, and paid their worth. I help my clients break through gender and ethnic biases to overcome a lack of confidence and become fearless, and inspiring, build stronger teams and contribute exponentially to the overall success of their organization.

S4 Ep 133Evolving Indian Education | Nasir Sheikh, Group CEO, The Lexicon Group of Institutes, MultiFit and EduCrack
The Indian education system is called a pressure cooker, where students have to mug the concepts in an endeavour to score the maximum marks. Yet, Indians are contributing across the globe through their skills and achieving leadership roles in top companies. What is wrong with the Indian education system? What is right with the system? How is Indian education evolving? We have all the questions covered in today’s discussion with Nasir Shaikh, Group CEO of Lexicon Group. About Nasir Shaikh Mr. Nasir Shaikh is the Group CEO of the Lexicon Group of Institutes. He is also a conflict and life coach. He comes from a humble background and is thankful to his parents for investing in education despite the monetary challenges.

S4 Ep 132How to Voice the Voiceless? | Sylvia Yu Friedman, Author and Filmmaker; Penguin Author of 'A Long Road to Justice'
Filmmakers handle all aspects of the film development process, including the pre-production phase, production, and post-production tasks. Some of their specific duties include tasks, such as conducting auditions and casting actors and crew members. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, Sylvia Yu Friedman, Author and Filmmaker; Penguin Author of 'A Long Road to Justice' talks about Human trafficking and modern slavery. She also touches upon her experience as a philanthropist and filmmaker.

S4 Ep 131Learn to Strike a balance between Common Sense & Social Science | Dr. Jeni Cross, Professor, Sociology, Director, Institute for Research in the Social Sciences
Does social science ever contradict your common sense? Well, we had been encountered this question several times in our lives but sometimes fail to answer. Then, who will take the decision? If you are also in a dilemma, then Dr. Jeni Cross is here for your rescue. Dr. Jeni Cross is a community sociologist conducting research with and for community partners to solve community problems and improve quality of life. Her research has focused on public health issues, place attachment, behaviour change, community engagement, and using social networks to create systems change. She earned a bachelor s degree from Colorado State University. She received her Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of California at Davis.

S4 Ep 130Why is effective communication important in business? | Dr. JJ Peterson, Head, StoryBrand
Effective communication forms the base of every business organization, new or old, big or small. It can positively change the attitudes and behavior of the employees and other stakeholders. However, inefficient communication can lead to unwanted outcomes as the employees if not understood well, may not perform efficiently. The stakeholders might lose trust, and everything might come crumbling down. In today's episode of TBCY, we have with us Dr. JJ Peterson, Head, StoryBrand, which is involved in aiding businesses by preparing strategic communication plans, tools, and measures. About JJ Peterson Dr. JJ Peterson is the Head of the StoryBrand. He has spent the last 20 years practicing and teaching communication theory.

S4 Ep 129One Stop Platform for Jewish Literature | Dr. Nora Gold, Writer; Publisher & Editor of literary journal Jewish Fiction.net
When languages die, whole cultures die with them. As the population shift to speaking commonly used languages and migrating to different parts of the world, the native languages continue to decline. Dr. Nora Gold, in an attempt to preserve and encourage Jewish, has started an online journal that displays the work of noted and budding Jewish writers. The platform is free and open to everyone across the globe. Today we discuss what goes into preserving a language and literature. About Dr. Nora Gold Dr. Gold is a writer, publisher, and editor of a literary journal, jewishfiction.net. She is the author of three best-selling books: “Marrow and Other Stories, Fields of Exile, and The Dead Man” She is the winner of two Canadian Jewish books and literary awards. Dr. Gold is also a former professor of social work and a community activist involved in feminist issues and interfaith dialogue between Jews and Muslims.

S4 Ep 128Supporting Professionals in their career crisis | Tom Paine, Founder & Certified Life Coach
After giving ten years of service in a high-flying corporate job where Tom Paine received seven promotions, he starts interrogating his life's purpose. In his journey to become a life coach, he overcame imposter syndrome, gaining the confidence lost over time. Today, Tom Paine coaches people who are suffering from similar difficulties. THE BRAND CALLED YOU is proud to welcome certified life coach and founder of Tom Paine Life Coaching. About Tom Paine Tom is the Founder of Tom Paine life coaching. Paine is among the Top 12 Life Coaches 2022.

S4 Ep 127How to choose your Advisory Board? | Vas Gorev, Entrepreneur and Investor
An entrepreneur is an individual who creates a new business, bearing most of the risks and enjoying most of the rewards. The process of setting up a business is known as entrepreneurship. The entrepreneur is commonly seen as an innovator, a source of new ideas, goods, services, and business/or procedures. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, entrepreneur and investor Vas Gorev talks about the various aspects of advisory boards and business. He also touches upon his experience as an entrepreneur and an investor.

S4 Ep 126How to start Real Estate Investing? | Manuel Barreiro Castañeda, Founder and Chairman, Aston Group
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 Manuel Barreiro Castañeda, Founder and Chairman, Aston Group. About Manuel Barreiro Private Equity and Real Estate investor with more than 20 years of experience, particularly interested in urban and sustainable city development. Making all this possible through Aston Group, the company I run along with a great team of professionals.

S4 Ep 125Global Economic Situation | Willem Hendrik Buiter, Independent Economic Advisor, Fmr Global Chief Economist, Citigroup
With COVID impacting the global economy, the markets are still in the process of coming out of its effects. Warnings of global recession have been floating across the world. Today, we have an independent economist, Mr. Willem Hendrik Buiter, who takes us through the reality of recession and other global economic problems and solutions. About Willem Hendrik Buiter Willem is an independent economic advisor. He is a speaker, a commentator, and an expert. He is the former global chief economist at Citigroup. Willem has been appointed as the Commander of the British Empire in 2000. He is also the author of seven books. In 1997, Willem was called upon unexpectedly as he wasn’t a British citizen at the time to serve on a multi-policy committee at the Bank of England. After doing that for two years, my interest in applying academic economics in areas outside of academia has been permanent.

S4 Ep 124Network Capital: An Outcome-driven mentorship platform | Utkarsh Amitabh, Founder and CEO, Network Capital
Career development is the process of choosing a career, improving your skills, and advancing along a career path. It's a lifelong process of learning and decision-making that brings you closer to your ideal job, skill set, and lifestyle. Find out more about the factors and obstacles that affect a person's career development in this episode with Utkarsh Amitabh. About Utkarsh Amitabh Utkarsh Amitabh is the Chief Marketing Officer of 5ire.org, a blockchain unicorn valued at $1.5 Billion. 5ire.org acquired a stake in his company Network Capital (networkcapital.tv), one of the world’s largest mentorship platforms that empowers 1.6 million school students and 150,000+ young professionals to build meaningful careers. He is a writer at Harvard Business Review, a Chevening Fellow at the University of Oxford, an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at INSEAD, and a World Economic Forum Global Shaper who represented the community at the Annual Meeting in Davos. He is the author of two best-selling books published by Sage - “The Seductive Illusion of Hard Work” and “Passion Economy and the Side Hustle Revolution”. World Economic Forum founder Professor Klaus Schwab wrote the foreword for both of his books.

S4 Ep 123Her Shadow is her Brand | Anouk De Blieck, Board Advisor, Non-Executive Director, Strategic Human Capital
For the past 20 years, Anouk De Blieck has been a senior advisor and leader to organizations in the Payments, Technology and Banking sectors, including organizations such as ANZ, Citibank, SoftServe and Visa. She began her leadership career in Project Management, Sales & Operations before moving to regional and global HR leadership positions in emerging and mature markets across Asia, EMEA, Oceania and Northern America. She holds a Bachelor of Education from Antwerp University and has completed a Certificate in Human Resources from Cornell University, as well as an Executive Leadership Program at MIT Institute of Executive Education.

S4 Ep 122Keeping Things Simple | Lt. General Vipan Gupta, Indian Army, Author, Podcaster
A soldier's first and most duty is to serve their country without any personal gain in mind. Most people enlist in the military to serve and defend their country. They act for their country even if they are aware that they will encounter many difficulties. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, Lt. General Vipan Gupta talks about the various aspects of the army and lives of soldiers. He also touches upon his experience as a leader, author, life coach & motivational speaker.

S4 Ep 121Helping leaders and managers combine heads and hearts to lead with values | Avi Liran, Global 𝑫𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, and Organizational Culture Consultant
About Avi Liran Traveling the world on a mission to delight one person, one workplace at a time. Learning and researching about creating positive and happier cultures to foster delightful employee experiences, thereby retaining, engaging, and empowering them to deliver pleasant customer experiences. Avi's keynote talks seek to inspire audiences while his training programs aim to help organizations make delightful transformations. With over 20 years of leadership in the corporate world (as a former diplomat trade commissioner and venture capital entrepreneur), Avi stands on stage to share real-life experiences, case studies, stories, and original thought-provoking recipes that are easy to learn but sure to make an astounding impact.

S4 Ep 120Leveraging Developments with Sustainability | Anthony Stephan, Chair, Cornerstone Development
Have you ever met someone whose achievement cannot be packed in one description box? Well, THE BRAND CALLED YOU was fortunate enough to meet one of such personalities, Anthony Stephan, who is Chairperson of Cornerstone Development. Stephan is an investor and visionary for tech-enabled innovations in green energy, education and youth empowerment, impact reporting efficiency, tokenization and metaverse, backed by an inspiring track record in sustainable real estate development and social economy initiatives. Forbes ranked him amongst the Top Real Estate Companies in the Middle East. Anthony is actively involved in many life-enhancing initiatives and forward-looking technology platforms through investments in the disrupting impact tech companies, including BBOXX, Goodwall, Proof of Impact, Minexx, Pyrpose, and Impact District.

S4 Ep 119Strategy Development and Valuation | Kevin Fallon, Founder and CEO, Pivotal Innovation
Every business's main goal is to maximize profit. Value creation is the foundation for a successful and long-lasting firm. Value creation, for customers aids in the sale of goods and services, for employees it leads to increased productivity, and for shareholders, it results in a rise in stock price and a future assurance of investment money. With an innovative and potent blend of automation and services, Pivotal Innovation assists leaders in building better organizations faster. Kevin Fallon is the founder and CEO of Pivotal Innovation, a company dedicated to empowering companies to accelerate strategy deployment and innovation performance. He has over 30 years of business experience beginning with RCA Space and General Electric, and subsequently as a founder of five technology ventures and as President/COO with two publicly traded corporations.

S4 Ep 118Creating Connections with Leadership | Michelle K. Johnston, Author, The Seismic Shift in Leadership
The hybrid model of working post the pandemic has been praised across the globe, however, the leadership challenges have come to the front. Handling employees in the hybrid model needs a collaborative approach instead of command and control. Today, we discuss the benefits of this shift in leadership approach. About Michelle K Johnston Michelle is an author of a book titled, “The Seismic Shift in Leadership - How to Thrive in the New Era of Connection” She is also an executive coach and Management professor.

S4 Ep 117Combatting Societal Challenges | Mac McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer, Bridge Institute
The world we live in today has myriad challenges ranging from climate change to social issues of child marriage, inequality, gender violence, etc. Numerous NGOs and civil society are dealing with the challenges at different levels, trying to bring whatever change they can to make this world a better place. However, what is needed is the partnership of governments, NGOs, civil societies, and activists to come together not for the vested interest but for the larger good. Today, we discuss how this partnership leads to a better world. About Mac McKenzie Mac is the Chief Executive Officer of the Bridge Institute, which works to bring together the senior leaders of government, businesses, and civil society to solve pressing societal problems of our times. Mac is also a passionate sportsman and mountaineer.

S4 Ep 116Kavita ki KAVYATA, where WISDOM rules | Kavita Neelakantan, Founder, Kavyata; Career & Leadership Coach
In this episode of THE BRAND CALLED YOU, we were honoured to welcome KAVITA NEELAKANTAN. Kavita is a Founder of Kavyata: Professional Career Advice Kavita. She is an alumna of IIM Ahmedabad and brings on board her 18 years of experience in Experiential Learning, Coaching, Personal Growth & Change. Kavyata means wisdom in Sanskrit. Justifying its intent and meaning, In the new world of Work, Kavyata is the venture that partners with individuals and organizations to Reimagine Work, liberating their creativity and potential to achieve breakthrough results.

S4 Ep 115Keep Changing and Pivoting | Mohan Ramaswamy, Co-Founder, Terrago Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
A supply chain is a network of individuals and companies who are involved in creating a product and delivering it to the consumer. Supply chain management is a crucial process because an optimized supply chain results in lower costs and a more efficient production cycle. The main role of logistics in supply chain management is primarily to increase the overall value of each delivery, which is identified by customer satisfaction. Terrago Logistics is one such Phygital company, providing end2end logistics solutions in Multi-modal transport, warehousing, Last Mile Delivery through Electric Vehicles. Mohan Ramaswamy is an experienced Founder with a demonstrated history of working in the consumer services industry. He is a strong entrepreneurship professional and people manager. He is skilled in Negotiation, Business Planning, Spend Analysis, Pricing Strategy, and Strategic Sourcing.

S4 Ep 114An AI for good start-up offering practical brain-based strategies | Dr. Michael Netzley, Ph.D., Founder, Extend My Runway
Science reveals a healthy brain and its cognitive abilities continue growing into life's latest years. This means you can retain employees who have sharper minds that are backed by experience. Businesses have never before benefited from these later-in-life capabilities because, previously, people retired earlier. But by working with EMR, you can unlock the benefits of retaining older employees and give your firm a clear and measurable advantage. About Dr. Michael Netzley Michael is the Founder and CEO of Extend My Runway Pte Ltd (EMR, founded 2018), and an award-winning executive development facilitator and coach now working with IMD SE Asia. In 2021, Michael was named one of APAC Entrepreneur magazine's entrepreneurs of the year. EMR, Michael's “second act,” is a talent development platform that combines neuroscience with AI to deliver an ultra-personalized approach to strengthening your higher-order thinking. Our platform and BraiNergy Index enable employers and employees to verifiably improve performance, increase productivity, and provide more innovative solutions. We support and verify employers' higher thinking skills to compete in today's knowledge economy.

S4 Ep 113Evolution from Personnel Manager to CHRO | Horst Gallo, Chief People Officer, Orion Innovation
With the work shifting to remote due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of human resources has garnered great attention. Achieving business objectives while constantly adhering to work culture, motivating the employees, training the new people, and providing an environment of innovation, HR plays a crucial role in any business. Today, we discuss the evolution and importance of the role with our esteemed guest, Mr. Horst Gallo. About Horst Gallo Horst Gallo is the Chief People Officer, Orion Innovation. It is a digital transformation company working across several different industries.

S4 Ep 112A strategist who coaches you to Move from Average to Greatness | Andrea Petrone, Executive Coach and Advisor to CEOs and their leadership teams
All world-class leaders have a sort of blind spot. Some think that we know everything but our blind sports hijack our ability to lead successfully in an organization. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, we have a 36-year-young Andrea Petrone, who is determined to find these blind spots and lead a company to the highest level of greatness maintaining the culture. Andrea Petrone deconstructs the success of high-performance leaders, shares their stories and teaches the most effective strategies to move from average to greatness. And we are here to understand this.

S4 Ep 111Don’t be afraid to experiment | Sumit Rai, MD & CEO, Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance
Life insurance is a contract between you and an insurance company. In essence, the insurance company will give your beneficiaries a death benefit, in return for your premium payments. The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a major shift in the perception of life insurance among consumers and the delivery modes by insurance providers. It changed the way businesses in India, including the insurance sector, operate. And very few organizations came on top. One such organization is Edelweiss Tokio. Sumit Rai is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance. With an experience spanning two decades, he has led and mentored several cross-functional teams enhancing organizational value and growth.

S4 Ep 110The Importance of EQ | John Spence, Executive Coach, Author, Keynote Speaker
Organizations value coaching even in demanding business situations where company resources are closely scrutinized. That's because coaching offers a laser-focused approach especially aimed at these crucial individuals in the organization. Leaders are accountable for making strategic decisions that may affect the direction of their organizations during challenging times. John Spence is recognized as one of the top business thought leaders and leadership development experts in the world and was named by the American Management Association as one of America’s Top 50 Leaders to Watch along with Sergey Brin and Larry Page of Google and Jeff Bezos of Amazon. He has been a guest lecturer at more than 90 colleges and universities, including MIT, Stanford, Cornell, and the Wharton School of Business.

S4 Ep 109Why Invest in Public Relations? | Patricia Baronowski-Schneider, Investor Relations, Public Relations, Marketing Professional
With the multitude of brands in the market and fierce competition, building one’s strong identity is crucial. Businesses operate in a very volatile environment, and with several factors affecting it, there are always risks of landing in crisis. In a crisis, a strong PR plan enables it to come out without negatively impacting the identity. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, we entail several benefits of Public Relations with a PR expert, Patricia Baronowski-Schneider. About Patricia Baronowski-Schneider Patricia is an investor relation, a public relation, and a marketing professional. She is an author of two books: “REAL INVESTOR/PUBLIC RELATIONS: to help you get started FAST” and “Life’s Obstacles Can Be Your Biggest Motivators”.

S4 Ep 108From Catholic Priest to Vedic Life Coach | Wil Burgmans, Managing director, Stichting Haidakhandi Samaj
In this episode of THE BRAND CALLED YOU, we are honoured to present a very senior professional with strong bonds with India. Mr Wil Burgmans is Managing director at Stichting Haidakhandi Samaj. He began his journey at a priest school and eventually became a transcendental meditation coach. Today, we discuss meditation, Vedas and Bhagwat Gita. Gita is not just a set history but a reflection of our life also, how Burgmans is infusing his meditation techniques in coaching people for life. About Wil Burgmans: Wil Burgmans is the managing director of Stichting Haidakhandi Samaj Haidakhandi is a small village near Haldwani, India Burgmans born in a catholic family in the Netherlands. He joined a priest school but eventually became a transcendental meditation teacher. He was also into physics, metaphysics, and Vedic studies.

S4 Ep 107Cultivate your relationships | HC Uday Shankar, Founder and Member Advisory Board, TLRNOW
Soft skills are non-technical skills related to your work style that include your interactions with coworkers, problem-solving techniques, and time management techniques. Now more than ever, in this age of technology, employers across the world are demanding much more than the standard degree. They need people who can build relationships and can network with the help of their skills. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, Mr. Uday Shankar talks about the importance of soft skills in both personal and professional lives. He discusses how ethics, culture, and gender are connected to soft skills. About Uday Shankar Uday is the founder and member of the advisory board of TLRNOW. TLR stands for Team. Leap. Roar. Now. He is also a soft skills trainer, a journalist, a voiceover artist, and an author.

S4 Ep 106Understanding India’s Startup Ecosystem | Tomonaga Tejima, India-Japan serial entrepreneur; Co-founder OkayGo
India, as we all know, has a booming startup ecosystem with a lot of foreigners coming to benefit from it. In a strong competition with China, India has become a major business player for a lot of Japanese businesspeople. Today, we have a Japanese entrepreneur who started his entrepreneurial journey in India. He talks about the several key points a budding entrepreneur must consider in his/her journey. About Tomonaga Tejima Tom is an India-Japan serial entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of OkayGo. He was earlier with Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, the second-largest Japanese pharmaceutical company, where he served as Asia region head of the pharmaceutical business.

S4 Ep 105Here is everything you need to know about Jews in India | Prof Ori Soltes, an Art Historian, and Prof, Georgetown University
The Jewish community was once a thriving community in India. In 1948, after the formation of the state of Israel, 33000 Jews migrated to Israel leaving behind around 5000 Jews in India. Over 70,000 Indian Jews live in Israel (over 1% of Israel's total population). Though Judaism is a prominent religion in the world, the average Indian has little knowledge of it. Prof Ori Soltes, an Art Historian, and Prof, at Georgetown University, talks about the subject in detail. About Ori Soltes Ori Z. Soltes teaches at Georgetown University across a range of disciplines, from art history and theology to philosophy and political history. He is the former Director of the B’nai B’rith Klutznick National Jewish Museum, and has curated more than 85 exhibitions on history, ethnography, and modern and contemporary art at that museum and in other venues across the country and overseas. He is also the author of 300 books, articles, exhibition catalogues, and essays on a variety of topics; and the writer, producer, and narrator of diverse video courses.

S4 Ep 104How One Misunderstanding Resulted In $1.25 Million In Sales? | Sage Polaris, Conscious Launch Strategist & Copy Coach
Copywriting has been around since the beginning of marketing and has always been the driving force behind a company’s success. Sure, in the past, marketing experts focused more on direct mail, billboards, and newspaper ads, while today digital solutions are at the forefront of modern marketing. Still, through all these changes, copywriting remains the one thing your business cannot do without, no matter your preferred marketing strategy. In this episode, Sage Polaris will explain exactly why copywriting is so essential in digital marketing. About Sage Polaris Sage Polaris has written high converting copy for more than 400+ clients earning them millions of dollars. She helps personal brands and service providers sell more of their service or offer with the words on their website. She has worked with Chalene Johnson, Chrisette Michele, Rick Mulready, and Lynne Twist. Basically, she makes money for the “internet famous” people we all look up to.

S4 Ep 103Coaching takes Development to a Deeper and more Sustainable Level | Josh Miller, Master Certified Executive, and Personal Coach; Author
Leadership coaching is one of the most effective tools available to take leadership development to a deeper and more sustainable level — whether it’s professional leadership coaching focused on the individual or coaching for your entire organization. Coaches expand perspective, inspire, and provide challenge and support like no one else. Today we have Josh Miller, Master Certified Executive, Personal Coach, and a best-selling author to talk to us about leadership coaching. About Josh Miller Josh Miller is the Master Certified Executive and Personal Coach. He is also the author of a book titled I Call Bullshit: Live Your Life, Not Someone Else’s.

S4 Ep 102Is Porn the only way to EDUCATE ourselves on SEX? | Shakun Sethi, Founder, and CEO, Tickle.Life
Sex Education is a type of education that involves acquiring information and forming attitudes and beliefs about human sexual anatomy, sexual reproduction, sexual intercourse, reproductive health, emotional relations, reproductive rights and responsibilities, contraception, and other aspects of human sexual behavior. Sex education is also referred to as Sexuality Education as it covers all aspects of sexuality including dating, relationships, sexually transmitted infections, etc. About Shakun Sethi I started my journey as the founder and CEO of Tickle.Life, building a custom pleasure tech-stack for the sexual well-being industry, with a vision to enhance discoverability. Tickle.Life endeavors to empower sex educators, wellness professionals, and content creators from the sexual wellness industry. Besides, my experience in crisis communications also helps me manage Tickle.Life efficiently. Before incubating Tickle.Life, I stepped into my entrepreneurial journey as the founder of Dizuna Communications Pvt, Ltd focusing on Crisis Communications Public Relations, digital media, and providing robust IT services for eGovernment projects. And it all took a turn with the experience and knowledge I garnered through my days at the world’s biggest PR firm, Edelman. Here, I handled multiple international corporations ranging from Wrigley to LinkedIn.

S4 Ep 101Shaping a more equitable future for women and students | Shreya Rammohan, Co-Founder and CMO, Playbook
Networking, they say, is about planting relationships. Networks help you when you require a better position or a solution to your concern. Sometimes, even seen negatively, it becomes indispensable to understand the intention with which one network. It doesn’t always have to be several contacts, but the quality they bring to your life personally or professionally. About Shreya Rammohan She is presently the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of award-winning startup PLAYBOOK. Shreya has over 9 years of professional marketing consulting, research & implementation experience across 10 industrial sectors & in 4 regional markets (Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia & UAE) for 80+ Brands. She has successfully managed teams of researchers, and departments (brand management & design) and coached trainees.

S4 Ep 100What goes into building a successful beverage brand? | Kirty Datar, Co-Founder, Canebot
Raw sugarcane juice can lower, strengthen the bones, reduce, aid in weight loss, fight fevers and infections, and soothe stress. It can help you sleep better, boost energy levels, support kidney health, strengthen the immune system, protect the skin, optimize digestion and manage diabetes, among others. About Kirty Datar Kirty Datar is the Co-Founder of Canebot. Kirty and her husband, Milind Datar quit their corporate jobs and embarked on their entrepreneurial journey. They started with a vision to revive the dying culture of drinking Sugarcane Juice in India.

S4 Ep 99How to be a Leader of your Life? | Jaykumar Hariharan, CEO and Chief Coach, Blue Fire Coaching Consultants
We are often faced with dilemmas in life, especially when it comes to our career-related choices. The daily inner fights of how to deal with a situation? The tracking if we are on the right path or not? We often need an ear to either listen to our dilemmas or a person who can open our perceptions, enabling us to make better decisions. Thus, lies the importance of executive coaching. In today’s discussion with Mr. Jaykumar Hariharan, we discuss how coaching enables us to become better leaders. About Jaykumar Hariharan Jay is the CEO and Chief Coach at Blue Fire Coaching Consultant. He is also an author and a speaker. He has written a book titled, “Rewire - How To Be The Leader Of Your Own Life.” He calls it a letter of love to leaders of his generation. Having a great love for life, Jaykumar is a certified deep sea diver and a certified paraglider too.