The Brand Called You

Antonio joined Fongit in 2014. He was previously the founding partner of a venture capital fund investing in technology, with headquarters in Switzerland, Italy, and California. During this experience, he managed incubator activities for seed startups. Later, he made direct investments in innovative small-medium companies in Europe, with active roles in management and board of directors. Antonio holds a degree in Economics at Bocconi University in Milan (Italy) and he attended Singularity University in California.

I HELP PEOPLE BECOME ACHIEVERS, based on my personal experiences (high highs, low lows, 'comeback kid'), 200+ interviews, extensive network, and research. Irrespective of what or where you are, I could help you thrive in the new normal. Most of us do ‘stupid’ things – following the herd of average people or glib-talking ‘Gurus’ to nowhere special (been there, done that)! I can teach you better ways… About Ram V Iyer He is a thought leader, an author, and a keynote speaker. He is a business thinker and an immigrant achiever. He is also the Mentor of Smart and Driven. He is also a Podcast Host, Master Class Leader, and MIT grad.

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 Rabih Zahnan, the President of a leading construction company. About Rabih Zahnan Rabih is the President of Sorensen Gross. He is also a YPO member. Rabih has had an interesting career across multiple industries. He calls himself a believer in old philosophy, Renaissance. He elaborates on his journey across technology, engineering, and real estate development.

Whenever you switch to the News channels, what kind of news do you see in general? How many times do you get news through the News channels? Very less, right? This news pattern is not area or country specific. This is human psychology which is rightly understood by TV and News professionals like Juggi Bhasin, who is also our guest for this episode. About Juggi Bhasin Juggi Bhasin is one of the first professionally trained television journalists in India. He made his debut as a writer in 2012 with the critically acclaimed and successful thriller, The Terrorist, which was followed by four more successful books, all published by Penguin Random House. Juggi Bhasin is also a communications and behavioral counselor expert. The CAA Show with Juggi Bhasin is a place for Conversations And Analysis of events that happen around us.

In the current environment, where organizations are looking for multi-talented people, where it is no longer just about the work skills but one's overall personality, the importance of personal branding rises. But it is essential to understand that building a personal brand is equally a process like building a company's brand. It needs dedicated time and effort. Today we have with us, Rosie Chong, a personal branding expert who takes us through the nitty gritty of building one's brand. About Rosie Chong Rosie is a social media strategist, a personal branding expert, a mental health advocate, and a podcast host. Rosie co-hosts a podcast called, “It's a Definite Maybe”. It started out as a platform for two women to discuss issues like the pressure of being in the 20s. The podcast covers wide-ranging topics like work, relationships, dealing with mental health etc.

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 Sunil Soni Sunil Soni is the Family Business Consultant. He is the Founder, of the Indian Family Business Network. I have interviewed 450+ Indian family business promoters based in India as well as overseas and worked with 25+ Indian family businesses. I am also leading a global community called Indian Family Business Network with 1800+ next-generation leaders in the family business.

In times, when the customers expect prompt home delivery of products, the supply chain comes to play a critical role in the success of businesses. This complex network of individuals, resources, technology and activities needs to be managed efficiently to mitigate the risks involved in the production and distribution of the goods. Today, we have a veteran supply chain specialist, Cameron Johnson, who takes us through the evolution of the supply chain. We compare the supply chain risks between Asian countries and other parts of the world. About Cameron Johnson Cameron is the partner of Tidalwave Solutions and a professor at NYU Shanghai. Tidalwave Solutions is divided into two parts, with one part rendering HR and recruitment services, while the other deals with management consultancy, with specialization in supply chains. Cameron teaches project management, global economy, and leadership at NYU, Shanghai.

The trend of coaching has increased significantly in recent years and so does their need. A coach helps individuals uncover their potential, climb up the career ladder and improve their life overall by asking the right questions. Be it a Career coach, an executive coach, or a life coach, people are realizing the importance of hiring coaches and at the same time, people are showing interest in becoming a coach themselves to impact others' lives positively. About Annie Leib Annie Leib is the founder and CEO of Annie Leib, LLC and BREATH Framework, Inc. Along my journey, I discovered a void in Corporate America. Senior leaders are not being coached as whole people. My unique, unorthodox coaching modality BREATH Framework™ teaches resilience, and emotional agility, and creates better, stronger leaders who add to a company’s bottom line. As an Executive MBA and Certified Professional Executive Coach and Facilitator, my definitive purpose is to guide blocked professionals and model the way to freedom and fulfillment while using specific fear-mapping techniques to help senior executives adapt to change and transformation.

About Jyoti Bhardwaj Jyoti is the Founder of TeaFit, an award-winning unsweetened beverage brand. Jyoti also calls herself a decent photographer and loves to read. Jyoti draws inspiration of unsweetened beverages from the market in Japan. Her time in Japan, from 2013 to 2015, opened her mind to the idea of launching unsweetened tea in India. As a first-generation entrepreneur, Jyoti feels there was a risk but vast possibilities as well in tapping into the unexplored market in India.

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. Yogavelli Nambiar, Chief Executive Officer, Allan Gray Orbis Foundation to talk about her experience of starting a business. About Yogavelli Nambiar Yogavelli joined the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation in October 2017 as its Chief Executive Officer. Previously she was the Founding Director of the Entrepreneurship Development Academy at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), the business school of the University of Pretoria, where she led the school’s entrepreneurship efforts. She started the Academy in 2014 to offer scholarship-based education and support to entrepreneurs of start-up, micro, and small enterprises who were previously marginalized or underserved, leading to it being commended by the Cabinet and receiving other awards. During this time, she taught in the Social Entrepreneurship Program on business models that can be used to create social change.

There is a very right saying that you’re never too young to change the world. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, we have a 19-year-old changemaker who takes us through her journey to break the ice of several taboos in society. Palakh Khanna is an inspiration for young and old both, who has taken it on herself to contribute to bringing inclusivity to several communities that are otherwise shunned on several levels by our society.

Throughout time, women have had to face challenges whether small or big, all over the world. Gender discrimination happens everywhere to this day, whether women are discriminated against for a job, stripped of some rights, or underestimated in some way or another, we can still see that they are viewed and treated differently. Today Prof. Shalini Verma is here to share her story with us.   About Shalini Verma   - My life journey of a little more than half a century has been fascinating so far - from being stripped off from the right to education to becoming an Author - Academician and Co-founder of 2 successfully running organizations:  1. Books33 (The World's 1st Eco-friendly Book Publisher) www.books33.com  2. SamvaadShaalaa (The Communication School For All) www.samvaadshaalaa.com  - At this juncture of my life, I am an Authorpreneur.  - 17 years down the line, in 2022, I am proud to dedicate my 75th book to Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate the 75 years of independence and the glorious history of our MOTHERLAND.

Warren Buffet has said, “Do not save what is left after spending, but spend what is left after saving.” He emphasizes saving as a key to growing one’s wealth. Who doesn’t want to grow wealth? But are we aware of the basics of saving and the power of investments? Do we discuss financial matters with our friends and family? Mostly, no. Lack of awareness is what keeps us from getting financially secure. Today, we discuss the issues of awareness and accessibility to investment opportunities in Pakistan. Our guest, Mr. Furqan Kidwai, co-founder of a financial investment platform, takes us through the challenges and changes the economy is going through. About Furqan Kidwai He is the co-founder and COO of YPay Financial Services. It is a Fintech startup focussing on providing awareness and accessibility to a savings and investment platform. He leads the operations and marketing departments of the startup.

We know water is the source of life. But it can also be a source for portfolio diversification. Like gold and oil, water is a commodity—and it happens to be rather scarce nowadays. So, as with any other scarcity, the water shortage creates investment opportunities. Thomas Schumann, Founder, of Thomas Schumann Capital; Water Security Investor is here to talk about water security and impact investing. About Thomas Schumann Thomas is a water security investor. He is the founder of Thomas Schumann Capital. He is a sponsor of financial and investment products for water security.

Claire Boscq is an award-winning customer experience expert. She's a global keynote speaker and the creator of the BizShui. Claire talks about customer and employee experience and why it is becoming important to have a connection. She talks about Feng shui and its incorporation into the business world. She also talks bout her books and her method BizShui. About Claire Boscq Claire Boscq is a senior professional from Jersey, the United Kingdom, and has authored 4 books. She is an award-winning customer experience expert. She's a global keynote speaker and the creator of the BizShui.

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. Wan Wei, Soh, the Founder ofIKIGUIDE Metaverse Collective IMC talks all about metaverse. About Wan Wei, Soh As an advocate of open source movements, Wan Wei founded IKIGUIDE Metaverse Collective (IMC), an entity with a mission to help 10 million people crossover into the Web3.0 space. Wan Wei is also one of the founding team members of the dWeb Southeast Asian node and the Metaverse for All: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Movement.

Mahankali Srinivas Rao is a very senior and accomplished professional from Hyderabad, India. MSR is the CEO of T-Hub. He has been a serial entrepreneur for over three decades in the IT industry. He first started a company in 2008 that was acquired by IBM. Later, he built one of the top two independent cybersecurity services and platform companies out of India. About Mahankali Srinivas Rao MSR is the CEO of T-Hub. It's a public-private partnership with an intent to promote innovation and drive and foster entrepreneurship. He has been a serial entrepreneur for over three decades in the IT industry. He co-founded a company that IBM later acquired and he also built one of the top two independent cybersecurity services and platform companies out of India.

About James Bullock James Bullock is Dean of Physical Sciences and Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of California, Irvine. As dean, he has helped to launch the UCI Eddelman Quantum Institute, dedicated to the discovery of new quantum science phenomena, enabling the next technological revolution, and educating a diverse quantum workforce for the 21st century. Bullock also co-founded the UCI campus-wide Solutions that Scale initiative, which strives to develop and cultivate transdisciplinary energy and environmental solutions that scale globally in response to climate change. Outside his work as an academic leader, Bullock leads a research group in cosmology and galaxy formation to understand how galaxies and dark matter have evolved over billions of years of cosmic time. Bullock is a member and former chair of the James Webb Space Telescope User committee and currently serves on the Space Telescope Institute Council, which provides oversight to the operations center for the Hubble Space Telescope and James Webb Space Telescope.

Glenn Rogers is an accomplished senior Fortune-class executive who has played a major role in guiding the growth of dozens of global industrial, retail, and technology companies. Rogers recently retired as Senior Partner with Accenture ($50B revenue, 710,000 employees and operations in 120 countries) running Oracle’s Products Industry practice globally. He led engagements for Fortune clients in the Retail, Consumer Goods, Industrial, Life Sciences, Automotive, and Travel sectors, over a 25-year period. Major clients included Honda Motors, Williams-Sonoma, and numerous State and Local governments. He is considered one of Accenture’s leading partners in the design and implementation of Oracle systems from CRM, Finance, to HCM, design of the overall architecture, and implementation. He is certified by The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD). In addition, he is certified by NACD CERT in Cyber Risk Oversight for Directors.

About MJ Petroni MJ specializes in helping others understand the mental models necessary to navigate digital opportunities. A cyborg anthropologist, MJ allows us to see how we shape technologies and how they are reshaping us. They help organizations increase their Digital Fluency in preparation for future technologies, attending not just to tools but also the thinking, skills, data, and business models which comprise new value creation. The author of the Causeit digital fluency guide, MJ focuses on raising the lowest common denominator of Digital Fluency for individuals, teams, and entire organizations. Since founding Causeit, Inc. in 2006, MJ has shifted thinking for hundreds of global enterprises, including NTT, Accenture, Volkswagen, the Gates Foundation, SWIFT, and several major financial and media companies, raising Digital Fluency among hundreds of thousands of professionals. MJ is an Accenture Tech Vision Advisory board member and Lewis & Clark College alum.

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 Azra Salim, MD and CEO, Shombhob Health; Shombhob.com to talk about her experience of starting a business. About Azra Salim I have been working in the pharmaceutical industry in Bangladesh for over 10 years. I have always had a passion to make a difference, and to that effect, I have contributed to the growth of my company and team. Recognizing the need for a reliable e-commerce solution for medicines and healthcare products in Bangladesh, I have recently launched a startup, Shombhob. The goal is to use my industry experience to make a difference in the lives of the people in Bangladeshi cities.

Once a business is established and thriving in its home market, it is often seen as the right time to branch out into a new market. There is every possibility that the company understands its existing market, its customer base, and its requirements and knows how to meet these needs effectively. About Atul Puri Atul Puri is the Founder of eGrowth. He is crafting the next unicorn empowering MSMEs. He is a public speaker. He is a social entrepreneur.

Human resources (HR) is the division of a business that is charged with finding, screening, recruiting, and training job applicants, as well as administering employee-benefit programs. HR plays a key role in helping companies deal with a fast-changing business environment and a greater demand for quality employees in the 21st century. Paul Falcone, Principal Consultant, Paul Falcone Workplace Leadership Consulting is here to talk to us about Human Resources. About Paul Falcone Paul Falcone (www.PaulFalconeHR.com) is the principal of Paul Falcone Workplace Leadership Consulting, LLC. His practice is dedicated to keynote presentations, corporate leadership training, executive coaching, and facilitating corporate offsite retreats. Paul is the former CHRO of Nickelodeon and head of international human resources for Paramount Pictures, and he has extensive experience in entertainment, healthcare/biotech, and financial services, including in international, nonprofit, and union environments. Some of Paul's bestselling books from HarperCollins Leadership, the American Management Association, and SHRM include “96 Great Interview Questions to Ask Before You Hire,” “101 Tough Conversations to Have with Employees,” “101 Sample Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems,” and ” 2600 Phrases for Effective Performance Reviews.”

The term “gig economy” refers to a free market system in which traditional businesses hire independent contractors, freelancers, and short-term workers to perform individual tasks, assignments, or jobs. Indiana Gregg, Founder, and CEO, of Wedo, has created a platform to help freelancers take ownership of their lives. About Indiana Gregg Indiana Gregg is the Founder and CEO of Wedo. She is a former singer and a songwriter. She was born in America. She moved to Europe and started working in digital spaces.

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 networks. It doesn’t always have to be several contacts, but the quality they bring to your life personally or professionally. About Rik Coecklbergs I am the Founder and Managing Director of The Banking Scene, an informal network organization for bankers and passionate about building communities and conceptualizing ideas, enabling sustainable business models. In response to the pandemic, I set up The Banking Scene Afterwork, a weekly virtual round table where we bring together like-minded people to discuss everything related to banking and payments. Each week we invite a new special guest to talk about the future of banking and how banking contributes to a better world for human and society. This journey was my personal Master Class in Banking, which taught me more about this fascinating industry in 12 months than what I learned the 12 years before.

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. About Ankur Sachdeva Ankur Sachdeva is the President - Operations of Radico Khaitan Limited. I am a business development and management professional with a total experience of 26 years, the last 12 of which have been in various leadership roles. With a track record of bringing people and resources together towards the pursuit of a shared goal, I identify myself as an “intrapreneur”, who brings new ideas to life within an established structure.

The trend of coaching has increased significantly in recent years and so does their need. A coach helps individuals uncover their potential, climb up the career ladder and improve their life overall by asking the right questions. Be it a Career coach, an executive coach, or a life coach, people are realizing the importance of hiring coaches and at the same time, people are showing interest in becoming a coach themselves to impact others' lives positively. Well, today we have invited Rajiv Chelladurai, Leadership Coach, Author, and Speaker; Founder, Ergos Mind to share his insights with us. About Rajiv Chelladurai Armed with over two and half decades of experience in leadership and execution roles across esteemed Financial and Telecom conglomerates; I quit my corporate career and chose to pursue my purpose of ‘S.I.T. – Speak, Inspire, Teach’ through an organization I set up in 2017 called ERGOS MIND. I’m also a certified Employee Wellness coach and have initiated a program called ‘Ergos Life’ which focuses on fostering holistic employee wellness within organizations. Employee wellness has a direct correlation to employee productivity and organizational growth. Having authored three books and with the fourth one on the way, my passion lies in imparting guidance and counsel to individuals as a Wisdom Coach through my writing and lifestyle.

About Brandon Cullen Brandon Cullen is the Chief Concept Officer, MADabolic. He is a professional athlete turned business owner. He is the host of an entrepreneurial-inspired podcast, Playing Guilty. About MADabolic In a culture saturated with “the next big fitness trend” consider us renegades. No fads or gimmicks, we simply execute what works. Our signature intervals are designed to increase strength, torch body fat, and promote lean athletic muscle. Come channel your inner athlete and see what it’s like to train at the industry's premier strength and conditioning gym!

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. Like a company's brand, a personal brand is an ongoing and never-ending process. One has to consciously put in efforts in developing and maintaining one. But what does that mean? How to start? How to maintain? We have all your questions answered in this episode. About Melissa Dawn Simkins Melissa Dawn Simkins is affectionately known as “The First Lady of Personal Branding.” As a pioneer in personal brand leadership with a proven track record of advising Fortune 100 organizations, CEOs, CHROs, and influential executives on future-ready leadership, she is passionate about leadership from the inside out. She is the CEO of Velvet Suite® (www.velvetsuite.com) an award-winning leadership innovation firm advancing the future of profit through people. She is the Founder of The She-Suite®, the female-focused platform of Velvet Suite on a mission to break the outdated paradigm of work by empowering working women to boldly design a career and life with the purpose (theshesuite.com) at every stage of their career.

The trend of coaching has increased significantly in recent years and so does their need. A coach helps individuals uncover their potential, climb up the career ladder and improve their life overall by asking the right questions. Be it a Career coach, an executive coach, or a life coach, people are realizing the importance of hiring coaches and at the same time, people are showing interest in becoming a coach themselves to impact others' lives positively. Well, today we have invited Manpreet Bawa, Founder, of Intentional Inc to share his insights with us. About Manpreet Bawa Manpreet Bawa is the Founder of Intentional Inc. He is a Senior Technology Leader. He is also a Podcast Host.

About Jessica Maria Dwyer Jessica Maria Dwyer passionately empowers people to discover their potential, experience, and vitality and inspires unity by reviving the tribe and reigniting the human connection. Your personal interest focuses on the human connection and the ability to impact others In the new modern world through technology, people tend to text each other more. I like to encourage people to do phone calls to make a better connection.

About Sameer Nagpal Sameer is a business transformation leader having delivered turnarounds in both Indian and multinational organizations. He has experience in various industries including capital goods, consumer durables, electronic security, and paints. As CEO of Dalmia-OCL, he has continued to find ways to transform a near 70-year-old traditional Indian business into a dynamic, progressive global player by fixing and fine-tuning fundamentals and focusing on opportunities relevant to Dalmia-OCL’s inherent strengths. Under his leadership, Dalmia-OCL has grown organically and through joint ventures & acquisitions. Sameer has been part of various national and international industry forums such as the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), CII’s National Chemicals Committee, etc. Now, as Head of the Advocacy Committee of IRMA (Indian Refractory Makers Association), Sameer plays an active role in advancing policy and championing issues concerning the Indian refractory industry.

Donnie Boivin is the Founding CEO of Success Champions, a Business Growth Company, and Success Champion Networking, a global business development networking organization. He is a Marine Corps Veteran, a top 200 Apple Podcaster, an award-winning sales trainer, and raises Nigerian Pygmy goats on his farm. His story about becoming a Champion in his own life has inspired thousands to get out of their way and go for it.

John Chappelear a consultant and a speaker. He's an author of a book titled The Daily Six. He's an expert in individual and organizational wellness, a quintessential entrepreneur, he has started, built, run, and sold five companies. And has received a presidential letter of commendation from President Reagan.

Amnah Ajmal has led a digital and cultural transformation in the consumer banking and payments industry by innovating consumer experience across several markets in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America. She has also managed end-end P&L and operations of a consumer bank. She is currently Head of Merchants, digital partnerships, and strategy and has been voted twice “Top 25 women in Financial Technology across the world” and “Top 10 in America”.

Ewa had a career in asset management for 15 years and then decided to become an entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of Snabbfoting a company that does advisory in learning and technologies for education. It develops leaders, talents, and organizations to be better and prepare themselves for the future. Ewa talks about her journey in life and the lessons she learned in her long professional life. About Ewa Hutmacher Ewa is the CEO and Co-Founder of Snabbfoting a company that does advisory in learning and technologies for education. Ewa had a career in asset management for 15 years before taking up entrepreneurship. Snabbfoting does advisory in learning and technologies for education.

Sameer is currently working as Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shriram Automall India Limited (SAMIL). With over 3 decades of experience, he built a strong foundation for the company in 2011. Under my leadership, Shriram Automall India Limited has become the most trusted brand for the exchange of pre-owned automotive, equipment, gold, and property. He has traveled extensively to the USA, Canada, UK, UAE, Germany, Singapore, South Africa, and many other countries to understand the market dynamics of the vehicle/equipment auction industry.

Brenda Umana is empowering communities through authentic communication and mindful education. With a Master of Public Health from Columbia University, a business degree from UC Santa Cruz, and a decade of teaching yoga and meditation, she has combined her passions and skills as a mindful marketer. Skillful in big-picture strategy, heart-centered messaging, and attention to detail. She partners with mid-sized conscious businesses, and health startups on content marketing strategies to grow their businesses through intention and purpose.

Stian Rustad is the founder of 24Seven Technolgy Group ASA and has been CEO since its incorporation in 1997. In addition to being the largest shareholder in 24Seven Technology Group, Mr. Rustad is the chairman of the board in ICT Group AS, and a board member in Searchdaimon AS, where he also was the chairman of the board from 2005 to 2006. Furthermore, Rustad holds a patent known as Travellers notebook. Mr. Rustad is a graduate economist from the Norwegian School of Management (BI) (1996) and has a comprehensive education in electronic engineering from Telemark University College (1994), French language from the University of Marseille (1994), Economy and Administration and European Studies from Agder University College (1995).

Karin Haselböck is part of the leadership team of Ashoka in Europe as head of strategic planning. She is leading strategic change processes in Ashoka Europe with its community of 500+ Ashoka Fellows, 100 FTEs staff as well as partners and collaborators. She has held positions in most sectors, working in different countries in Europe, studying in Austria, USA and England. She is passionate about working across disciplines and borders, empowering people to create systemic change and social innovation. She was working as a Marketing Director for the Austrian tourism industry (creating social change in the field of safety on the slopes), as a journalist and did research on sustainability topics for the Ministry of Environment in Austria.

Judy Schramm is the CEO of ProResource, a social media marketing agency that helps executives create a strong personal presence in social media, and then use social media to advance their business goals. ProResource provides social media coaching and training for executives who want to learn how to use LinkedIn and Twitter. For executives who want the work done for them, ProResource offers LinkedIn profile makeovers, blog copywriting, and LinkedIn advertising campaign management. Clients include entrepreneurs and CEOs, sales leaders, authors, keynote speakers, lawyers, business coaches, and other senior executives. Corporate clients include Fortune 500 companies such as Cisco and VMware. About Judy Schramm Judy Schramm is the CEO of ProResource, a social media marketing agency that helps executives create a strong personal presence in social media, and then use social media to advance their business goals. ProResource provides social media coaching and training for executives who want to learn how to use LinkedIn and Twitter. Before founding ProResource in 2007, Schramm ran JMR Consulting, a full-service agency that provided marketing and public relations to small software companies. She has spent more than 20 years in the technology industry, has worked with a wide range of types of technology businesses and has been personally involved in more than 150 product launches.

Marisa is the founder of Open Channel Culture, TEDx & Keynote Speaker, Author, Educational Psychologist, Social-Emotional-Creative Intelligence Specialist, Equity Advisor, and AI Ethicist. She partners with leaders and teams, supporting organizations and businesses by providing essential services to improve, and sustain positive organizational culture; reconnecting purpose and values to action. About Marisa Zalabak Marisa is the founder of Open Channel Culture, TEDx & Keynote Speaker, Author, Educational Psychologist, Social-Emotional-Creative Intelligence Specialist, Equity Advisor, and AI Ethicist. She partners with leaders and teams, supporting organizations and businesses by providing essential services to improve, and sustain positive organizational culture; reconnecting purpose and values to action.

Dr. Lynne Sedgmore CBE is resetting the management literature on leadership, directing it to a new path. Hers is a bold statement: Lynne doesn’t do things by half. She positions contemporary leadership as a spiritual enterprise, insisting on incorporating the sacred feminine as an essential component of successful (read: humane, impactful, holistic, globally conscious) leadership. About Dr. Lynn Sedgmore Dr. Lynn Sedgmore is the Chair of the Glastonbury Town Deal Board, Executive Coach, Author, and Leadership Developer.

Sameer Kaul is a well-known, respected, and award-winning marketing and business leader. Over the years, the impact of his work has been directly synonymous with the building of many brands & businesses in top management roles. He has been a leader from start - School Leader, an award-winning MBA student. Professionally - he has executed transformations and turnarounds across 6 Market Leader Brands, across sectors, across 3 countries, received around 15 awards, and been promoted in mostly all the companies. He started his career with Oberoi Group of Hotels. His first career accomplishment was - Building the brand Windshield Experts in India from scratch. His second big career success story was in - 'Building and Transforming' the brand Dr. Lal PathLabs in India. Transforming a small lab business into a national consumer brand. About Sameer Kaul Sameer Kaul is a well-known, respected, and award-winning marketing and business leader. Over the years, the impact of his work has been directly synonymous with the building of many brands & businesses in top management roles. He has been a leader from start - School Leader, an award-winning MBA student. Professionally - he has executed transformations and turnarounds across 6 Market Leader Brands, across sectors, across 3 countries, received around 15 awards, and been promoted in mostly all the companies. He started his career with Oberoi Group of Hotels. His first career accomplishment was - Building the brand Windshield Experts in India from scratch.

Who are we at the core? Finding out for myself and turning that into practice to help others is what I have been doing for over 30 years. I found what everyone is looking for in life, and I help others find it. What’s that thing? True self. It’s the human you really are hidden amid your emotions and habits. About Ingvar (Ishwarananda) Villido Ingvar is the author of the book Practical Consciousness: Freeing Yourself from Emotional Addiction to Live a More Joyful Life. Ingvar Villido is a well-known spiritual teacher and yogi born in Estonia, where he lives today. He has been teaching the practical use of consciousness since 1992. He presents Practical Consciousness, a system teaching people to live without the restrictions of disturbing thoughts and emotions, access the amazing qualities of consciousness, and achieve an ongoing state of flow in their lives. His teachings further dive into the mysteries of Kriya and Ishwarananda Yogas, leading to the flowering of one’s potential far beyond what is ordinarily possible for human beings.

Rajiv is the co-founder of an organization titled From the Experts’ Mouth. He's a business and start-up advisor, educator, thought leader and enabler. Rajiv talks about the start-up culture prevalent today. He talks about the things that founders need to be careful of and how to go about making important decisions like scaling and raising money. About Mr. Rajiv Maheshwari Rajiv is the co-founder of an organization titled From the Experts’ Mouth. He's a business and start-up advisor, educator, thought leader and enabler. He works with start-ups and businesses and helps them take decisions about the product, funding, scaling and everything in between.

David is the founder of Kids Unlimited. He's an entrepreneur, mentor, and angel investor. Kids Unlimited is a one-stop solution for extracurricular activities for children. Kids Unlimited partners with schools to provide various classes before or after school hours at the school premises. David talks about the importance of extracurricular activities and T-shaped learning. About Mr. David Cordover David is the founder of Kids Unlimited He's an entrepreneur, mentor, and angel investor. Kids Unlimited is a one-stop shop, and they offer a broad range of different extracurricular activities for children at their school premises.

About Amanda Banks Amanda is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sports To Suits, LLC & DeBanks, LLC. She is also a Former High-Level Competitive Athlete. She is the Enterprise Sales Leader. She is also the NBJ 2020 40 Under 40 Nominee, Strategic Partnerships Creator, Super Connector, Soccer Mommager, and Joy Enthusiast. She hosts a weekly live show Sports to Suits.

Yolanda Lee, is the founder and CEO of Uncommon, a platform where the world's top female talent come to connect and level up. And interestingly, she has lived and worked in every single continent, with the exception of South America. About Yolanda Lee Yolanda Lee, is the founder and CEO of Uncommon, a platform where the world's top female talent come to connect and level up. She has lived and worked in every single continent, with the exception of South America.

Priya M. Nair is the Partner & CEO at Doukani LLC, an e-commerce solutions provider based in the UAE. She is also the founder and chief editor of DeTA. A qualified digital marketing professional, Priya is also a vocal Diversity and Inclusion advocate. Priya is also a mentor in the Westford Mentorship Program, an initiative by Westford University College, UAE. She is also an author of Formula-G, Scale your Startup to a Growth Machine. About Mrs. Priya M. Nair Priya M. Nair is the Partner & CEO at Doukani LLC, an e-commerce solutions provider based in the UAE. She is also the founder and chief editor of DeTA. A qualified digital marketing professional, Priya is also a vocal Diversity and Inclusion advocate. Priya is also a mentor in the Westford Mentorship Program, an initiative by Westford University College, UAE. She is also an author of Formula-G, Scale your Startup to a Growth Machine.