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S3 Ep 544What is a Digital Mental Wellness Gym? | Kaur Lass, Co-founder, of Wellness Orbit, the World's 1st digital mental wellness gym

We hear a lot and pay attention to physical fitness, essential for our body. But, equally important and often neglected is the concept of mental fitness. Including the daily exercises for mental fitness reaps multiple benefits. It improves our performance and physical being, too. Kaur Lass, Co-founder, Wellness Orbit, World's 1st digital mental wellness gym talks to us about the same. About Kaur Lass Kaur Lass is the Co-Founder of Wellness Orbit, which is the world's first fully digital mental wellness gym. I see that awareness and entrepreneurship mix well – a conscious entrepreneur always aims to solve any problem ethically, taking into account the most humane, socially responsible, sustainable, and resource-effective way. I know that using awareness (a dynamic form of consciousness) enables me to find unique solutions in any situation. I have been a practitioner of awareness for more than 15 years.

Jun 30, 202224 min

S3 Ep 543What is the meaning of Age- Appropriate Sexuality Education? | Barkha Tripathi, Co-Founder, The Zero Period

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. Barkha Tripathi, Co-Founder, of The Zero Period talks to us about Comprehensive Sexuality Education. About Barkha Tripathi Barkha is the Co-Founder of The Zero Period. I am a social entrepreneur tackling the challenge of enabling sexuality education for adolescents in India. At The Zero Period, we are working to expand the landscape of sexuality education through teacher training. My motivation to leave a corporate job right at the start of my career and work in this space comes from my daily newspaper in the morning.

Jun 30, 202226 min

S3 Ep 542What is the difference between coaching and mentoring? | Azim Jamal, Corporate Sufi, Coach, Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker

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 Azim Jamal, Corporate Sufi, Coach, Bestselling Author, and Keynote Speaker to share his insights with us. About Azim Jamal Azim Jamal is the founder of Corporate Sufi Worldwide Inc., a company dedicated to inspiring and empowering leaders at all levels to achieve material success, blended with a deep sense of purpose, passion, and fulfillment. He calls this the synergy of Business, Balance & Beyond, and it’s achieved by unleashing the power within that we all share. Azim is the author of several highly-acclaimed books including, “What You Seek is Seeking You”, co-authored with Brian Tracy.

Jun 29, 202222 min

S3 Ep 541Does bullying affect everyone equally? | Linda Crockett, CEO and Founder, The Canadian Institute of Workplace Bullying Resources

Bullying is a repeated aggressive behavior where one person (or group of people) in a position of power deliberately intimidates, abuses, or coerces an individual with the intention to hurt that person physically or emotionally. Acts of bullying can be physical or verbal. Many young people can be unkind to each other during adolescence as they refine social skills and grow into adults. While these interactions are unpleasant, there is a clear line between conflict and bullying. All young people are in danger of being bullied at some point during their adolescence—but there are certain populations at greater risk. About Linda Crockett Linda is the CEO and Founder of the Canadian Institute of workplace bullying resources. She has also spearheaded regional and national workplace bullying awareness. Linda has won awards from the Government of Alberta and the University of Calgary for her specialized services. She has a master’s degree specializing in workplace bullying. She has a certification as a trauma therapist.

Jun 29, 202225 min

S3 Ep 540How are brands adjusting to the digital ecosystem? | Rohit Raj, Founder, Chtrbox; 3 time entrepreneur; Part time investor

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 Rohit Raj Rohit Raj is the Co-founder of The Glitch (Acquired by WPP in 2018) & chtrbox.com(acquired by QYOU media network). He loves working with entrepreneurs, start-ups, fresh ideas, and everything that makes me nervous. Rohit is a three-time entrepreneur. He is a part-time investor. He is a full-time problem solver. He has been recognized as one of the 40 under 40.

Jun 28, 202223 min

S3 Ep 539Why do a lot of startups fail? | Alan Wick, Founder, Alan Wick Associates; Coach, Consultant, Author

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 Alan Wick, Founder, Alan Wick Associates; Coach, Consultant, and Author to share his insights with us. About Alan Wick Alan Wick is the founder of Alan Wick Associates. He is a business coach, a business consultant, a business strategist, and a best-selling author.

Jun 28, 202221 min

S3 Ep 538What is meditation, and why is it important? | Franciscus van de Logt, CEO, Enlightened Leadership

Meditation has a history that goes back thousands of years, and many meditative techniques began in Eastern traditions. The term “meditation” refers to a variety of practices that focus on mind and body integration and are used to calm the mind and enhance overall well-being. Franciscus van de Logt, the CEO, of Enlightened Leadership, talks about meditation. About Franciscus van de Logt Franciscus van de Logt is the CEO of enlightened leadership. He has earlier worked for Shell. He has established meditation centers in several countries. He's a coach.

Jun 28, 202224 min

S3 Ep 537How has Management Education changed over the years? | Prof Dr. Jyotsna Bhatnagar, Dean, Research, Management Development Institute (MDI)

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. Prof. Jyotsna Bhatnagar Dean, Research, Management Development Institute (MDI) is here to talk to us about the same. About Prof Jyotsna Bhatnagar Prof. Jyotsna Bhatnagar is the Dean of Research at Management Development Institute, Gurgaon. Prof. Jyotsna Bhatnagar is a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology New Delhi. She's an entrepreneur, and she has been acknowledged amongst the top five percent in India as an HR leader and a faculty.

Jun 27, 202225 min

S3 Ep 536Learn everything about Blockchain | Elizebeth Varghese, Global & Americas Leader, Talent & HR Strategy Transformation, IBM

In a few words, a 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. Elizebeth Varghese, Global & Americas Leader, Talent & HR Strategy Transformation, IBM is here to talk to us about Blockchain. About Elizebeth Varghese Elizebeth is a Partner, and leads IBM’s Talent and HR Transformation Strategy client services for the Americas, and Globally. She is a #1 best-selling author and recently authored a book on the application and implications of blockchain, titled “[Block]Chain Reaction – The Future of How We Live and Work”. Elizebeth is on the Council of Advisors for The SETI Institute, which works with NASA and other space agencies to explore, understand and explain the origin and nature of life in the universe and the evolution of intelligence. Elizebeth is among the top experts and inspirational leaders of 2022 per The HR Gazette.

Jun 25, 202225 min

S3 Ep 535The role of colonization in altering historical facts | Emmanuel Kulu, Founder, Ancient African Antiquities Research Institute of America (AAARIA)

History is such an important subject and plays a very vital role when it comes to shaping our society. History is the study of past events. We refer to the past when comparing it with the present times and deduce the changes that have taken place. These actions of the past also shape our future actions. Therefore, history plays a vital role in preparing us for the future. Emmanuel Kulu, Founder, Ancient African Antiquities Research Institute of America (AAARIA) talks to us about the same. About Emmanuel Kulu Emmanuel Kulu, Jr. is an African Historian and the Creator/Author of “I Black Pharaoh Universe”. Kulu spent several years researching Ancient Africa and spreading awareness of the miseducating of African history. Kulu is of Bantu/Zulu descent through his father Emmanuel Kulu Sr. As a career Community Peer Advocate/Social Worker, he also had a deep passion for music production, writing, history, and creative arts.

Jun 25, 202222 min

S3 Ep 534What is Ghost Writing? | Victoria Doxat, Thought Leadership Consultant and Executive Ghost Writer

Martin Luther has said, “If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write.” If not directly changing the world, one can surely do it by changing one's own life. We know the power of putting thoughts on paper through writing. And, who doesn’t love their favorite authors who have the power to transport us to a different world? These writers enter our hearts as they relate with us through their stories. It is reading such relatable books that help us develop ideas, inculcate healthy changes, or just feel the emotions we want to feel. Today, we have a Thought Leadership Consultant, and Executive Ghost Writer Victoria Doxat who talks about her view of relating with the readers. About Victoria Doxat Victoria is a Thought Leadership Consultant and an Executive Ghost Writer. She's the Founder of The Global Institute for Thought Leadership. She helps businesses plan, create and implement impactful thought leadership campaigns.

Jun 24, 202224 min

S3 Ep 533Why are our toilets more important than we think? | Jack Sim, Founder, World Toilet Organisation

Personal hygiene might be represented as the guideline of keeping up cleanliness and grooming the outer body. We have known about the significance of cleanliness for many years. Keeping up personal cleanliness is vital for some reasons like personal, social, well-being, mental or basically as a lifestyle. Keeping a decent standard of cleanliness prevents the spread of diseases. Awareness must be created among the people so that they realize the importance of personal hygiene. Jack Sim, Founder, World Toilet Organisation talks to us about sanitation. About Jack Sim Jack is the Founder of the World Toilet Organisation. He is globally known as Mr. Toilet. He is a Serial Entrepreneur with 16 businesses turned Serial Social Entrepreneur with 8 social businesses. His Motto: To Live a Useful Life.

Jun 24, 202224 min

S3 Ep 532Journey to become the National Master Chess Champion | Jesse Cohen, National Master Chess Champion, USA

Anyone who has played a chess game has felt the drive to win. The experience of sitting across the board from a fierce opponent as your clock ticks down and the game becomes more complex is as tense an experience as there is. Here is an episode with National Master Chess Champion, Jesse Cohen who talks all about chess. About Jesse Cohen Jesse is a National Master Chess Champion in the USA. He has won several top awards around the world. He formed Summit School of Chess in 2012. He teaches over 100 students weekly throughout the Greater Denver and the Front Range areas.

Jun 23, 202224 min

S3 Ep 531Advice for listeners who want to start their own organization | Indiana (Indy) Gregg, Founder & CEO, Wedo; Former Singer-Songwriter

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 Indiana Indy Gregg, Founder & CEO, Wedo; Former Singer Songwriter to talk about her experience of starting a business. About Indiana (Indy) Gregg Indiana Gregg is the founder and CEO of Wedo. She is the CEO and Founder of Digital Unicorns LLC. She is the Non-Executive Director and Founder of Cosmetic Laboratory of Europe. She is the CEO, Founder, and Board Director of kerchoonz Ltd. She is a Singer- Songwriter.

Jun 23, 202230 min

S3 Ep 530Challenges of a Woman Entrepreneur | Dharti Desai, Global Business Leader, Marketing Strategist, Investor, Advisor, D&I Champion

With the consistent developments in the startup ecosystem, more and more women are chasing the entrepreneurial dream and flourishing in their ventures. This is empowering other women who are still confined to the traditional homemaker role to think for themselves. However, a recent report states that only two Indian cities have made it to the list of the 50 most favorable global places for women to work. Dharti Desai, Global Business Leader, Marketing Strategist, Investor, Advisor, D&I Champion talks to us about women entrepreneurs. 00:16- About Dharti Desai Dharti is the Founder and CEO of several businesses. She is a Trustee on the Global Board of TiE as well as the long-serving president of TiE New York. She is also Co-Founder and Ambassador of ANIMEDH CHARITABLE TRUST. She is a very active supporter of women in business.

Jun 22, 202219 min

S3 Ep 381How Gaming industry reached 3 billion gamers? Dr. Nir Ben-Lavi, CEO and Co-Founder, Pangea Cup | TBCY

Have you ever wondered what's so attractive about the gaming world for brands? Well, the gaming audience is almost 3 Billion in size. That's a lot of people to get your message across to. And it's growing. Gaming, the biggest market, and entertainment industry is growing fast and there are millions of people around the world that are playing online. Over the last decade, the growth of online gaming has been one of the most remarkable stories in technology. Dr. Nir Ben-Lavi, CEO and Co-Founder, of Pangea Cup, joins us to discuss the future of the gaming industry. He also shares the story behind the name Pangea and his motivation to start this competition. What does Pangea mean? Pangea was a supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras. According to Nir Ben-Lavi, this name encapsulates a vision that is to help the world to become one again through passion and play. Three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover Nir Ben-Lavi’s motivation behind starting Pangea and how you can become The Next Big Video Game. Learn how technology is changing the future of gaming. Understand the challenges of the gaming industry.

Jun 22, 202226 min

S3 Ep 529Role as Vice-Chair of the India- Uzbekistan investment corridor | Brajesh Singh, President, Arthur D Little, India

Starting off a business is one of the major challenges most aspiring entrepreneurs face. Some of these young and aspiring entrepreneurs have good business plans and strategies, but the fear of starting has prevented their business ideas from coming out of the box. Oftentimes, this fear is risk-related. Fear is a common phenomenon associated with most Startups, but what makes you an entrepreneur is the ability to summon up courage and face anything that might crop up during business idea implementation. Businesses have different levels of risk. Brajesh Singh, President, Arthur D Little, India talks about agropreneurship. About Brajesh Singh 20+ years of experience in establishing business operations, Channel development, Sales & Marketing, and Revenue enhancement. A seasoned professional with exposure in Telecom, Infrastructure & Retail, Power & Gas Distribution. He is in his own words an Agropreneur. He is a passionate wildlife photographer.

Jun 21, 202225 min

S3 Ep 528How do you measure return on investment when you are a pure real estate player? | Sunith Reddy, Co-Founder, Beforest Lifestyle Solutions Pvt Ltd; Farming Collectives

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 Sunith Reddy, Co-Founder, Beforest Lifestyle Solutions Pvt Ltd; Farming Collectives to talk about his experience of starting a business. About Sunith Reddy Sunith is the Co-Founder of Beforest Lifestyle Solutions Pvt Ltd. As a computer science graduate, I approach concerns in a purely quantitative way and focus a lot on automation and optimization. Currently, I'm working on building India’s first permaculture-based collective farm in multiple destinations in South India.

Jun 21, 202220 min

S3 Ep 527Skill sets you need for scaling up and starting up a company | Nalin C Advani, Technology CEO, Board Member, and Investor

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, Nalin C Advani, Technology CEO, Board Member, and Investor to talk about his experience of starting a business. About Nalin C Advani Nalin is a Technology CEO, a board member, and an investor. He is a board member of Nihon Unisys, Ltd.

Jun 20, 202223 min

S3 Ep 526Tools to help boost Confidence and Self-esteem | Arlene Cohen Miller, CEO, Jewel Consultancy Coaching, Mentoring, Meditation, Soul Readings

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 Arlene Cohen Miller, CEO, Jewel Consultancy Coaching, Mentoring, Meditation to share her insights with us. About Arlene Cohen Miller Arlene is the Chief Executive Officer of Jewel Consultancy Coaching. She is a coach, mentor, and mediator specializing in soul readings. Story behind the name Jewel Consultancy I love jewels and diamonds and think people are like diamonds. They have multiple facets, and so we're all like beautiful diamonds.

Jun 20, 202221 min

S3 Ep 525Moving from Banking and Finance into Tech Startup | Jacqueline Corbelli, Founder, US SustainChain, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, BrightLine

About Jacqueline Corbelli Jacqueline is a transformational leader that drives positive business growth and societal change. She is also the Founder, of US SustainChain, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, BrightLine. As the CEO, Founder, and Chairman of BrightLine, Jacqueline built and continues to lead a critical technology company for advanced TV advertising and more specifically engageable content for all of America’s leading TV networks and streaming apps.

Jun 18, 202229 min

S3 Ep 524What goes into building a global company with its roots in India? | Arjun Malhotra, Chairman of Magic Edtech

About Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra is the Chairman of Magic Edtech. He is the pioneer of the Indian IT industry. He was the Co-Founder of HCL. He was also the recipient of the Albert Einstein Technology Medal in 2001. He was one of the Co-Founders of HCL. What were your challenges and learnings? When I first came here, the phone system in India didn't work well, so a lot of our business was done face to face. And technically your skills were in reading body language when dealing with potential customers or clients. In the US, things were done on the phone and that was the big learning on how to actually assess people on the phone.

Jun 18, 202230 min

S3 Ep 523Will Computers become Conscious? | Prof Subhash Kak, Regents Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Oklahoma State University

Yoga is the joining of the mind and consciousness. In the western tradition, everyone talks about their mind. In the Indian tradition, you have manus which is an instrument. In the western tradition, the word mind is frequently taken to stand both for consciousness and for the instrument where judgments are made. While in the Indian tradition there is a distinction, the mind has an ego or ahamkara and chitta which is a memory bank, and buddhi which is judgment. Listen to Prof Subhash Kak, Regents Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Oklahoma State University talk about Indian Science, Yoga, and Art.

Jun 17, 202228 min

S3 Ep 522Differences between Psychologists and Psychiatrists | Sakshi Mandhyan, Founder & Director, Mandhyan Care, a positive mental health initiative

We hear a lot and pay attention to physical fitness, essential for our body. But, equally important and often neglected is the concept of mental fitness. Including the daily exercises for mental fitness reaps multiple benefits. It improves our performance and physical being, too. Sakshi Mandhyan, Founder & Director, Mandhyan Care, a positive mental health initiative, talks to us about mental health. About Sakshi Mandhyan Sakshi Mandhyan is an established Psychologist, Speaker, and a Happiness Coach with over 10 years of quality experience. She is also a certified practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Sakshi Mandhyan has recently been awarded as one of the “51 MOST FABULOUS GLOBAL HAPPINESS LEADERS” by World HRD Congress.

Jun 17, 202224 min

S3 Ep 521Uncover Your Potential and Climb Up the Career Ladder | Jussi Luukkonen, Leadership Coach, Facilitator, Speaker; Author of 6 books

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 Jussi Luukkonen, Leadership Coach, Facilitator, Speaker; Author of 6 books to share her insights with us. About Jussi Luukkonen Jussi is a leadership coach. He is a facilitator and a speaker. He is an author of six books He is also trained as a theater director.

Jun 16, 202223 min

S3 Ep 520Advantages of Becoming a Vegan | Jeffrey Harris, Co-Founder, and CEO, Plant Power Fast Food, Vegan Fast Food and Restaurants

The percentage of vegans and vegetarians is as small as 6-11% in this world as per the United Nations’ figures, and the hatred towards factory farming is ever-increasing. From Hollywood celebrities like James Cromwell, and Ellen Page to famed comedians like Frank Ferrante and Russell Brand to the Gen Z and millennial influencers all are the flag bearers of veganism and vegetarianism. While they might be the front-runners for the cause, Clive Dsouza is here with us who will reason the cause and explain why this lifestyle is towards sustainability and a better world. 00:32- About Jeffrey Harris Jeffrey is the Co-Founder and CEO of Plant Power Fast Food. He is working with a team of inspired people to bring about meaningful and lasting change.

Jun 16, 202227 min

S3 Ep 519What is The Golden Rule? | Kim Polman, Co-Founder, Reboot the Future Foundation

About Kim Polman Kim Polman was born in the United States but considers herself a citizen of the world whilst she currently resides in London, UK. She has been an environmentalist for many decades. The Golden Rule has always been significant to her, which is why she co-curated the book called Imaginal Cells: Visions of Transformation, a collection of essays from thought leaders and change agents, and established Reboot the Future Foundation. Key activities We work a lot in education. We have a very strong program. A website called global dimension and that's a resource for teachers to tap into that. It's a platform for all kinds of educational materials that different organizations produce.

Jun 15, 202238 min

S3 Ep 518Losing relationships in a hard time | Dino Carella, Coach, Consultant, and Writer; Author, The Way of the Wind

The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars have always been sources of great mystery. People looked to the night sky for answers to questions about life, the seasons, and their own existence. Many ancient cultures looked up at the sky in wonder and projected their hopes, dreams, and fears onto the heavens. Even today, many people believe that the stars and celestial bodies have healing energies that they can bring to us. Today we have Dino Carella, Coach, Consultant, and Writer; Author, of The Way of the Wind. About Dino Carella I am a former credit risk director and board member with 28 years of international experience, primarily in financial services, now dedicated to consultancy and coaching leaders who are eager to embrace their personal growth path. I just published my debut novel “The way of the wind” to share a bit of my journey with the hope that it will inspire you to embrace your own with trust. As a consultant, I serve you with my expertise while as a Coach I support your growth path by working in partnership with you.

Jun 15, 202222 min

S3 Ep 517Building Blocks of a Successful Brand | Suneel Agarwal, Brand Consultant, Communication Coach, Transformation Speaker

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 Suneel Agarwal Suneel Agarwal is a Brand Architect, Communication Coach, and a Transformation Speaker. He is a Thought Leader in Branding and developed innovative concepts like Visible and Invisible Branding. He mentors CEOs to young executives to groom new champions in Public Speaking as well as leaders.

Jun 14, 202223 min

S3 Ep 516Is Vegetarianism and Veganism, not a complete diet? | Clive Dsouza, Founder, and CEO, Vvegano

The hue and cry around climate change are real and are getting serious with each passing day. While some of us are pertinently working to defer the disasters, some aren’t even bothered. Despite the pool of knowledge around us regarding the environment and its deteriorating conditions, we least realize that even our food habits affect the earth massively. Although the percentage of vegans and vegetarians is as small as 6-11% in this world as per the United Nations’ figures, the hatred towards factory farming is ever-increasing. From Hollywood celebrities like James Cromwell, and Ellen Page to famed comedians like Frank Ferrante and Russell Brand to the Gen Z and millennial influencers all are the flag bearers of veganism and vegetarianism. While they might be the front-runners for the cause, Clive Dsouza is here with us who will reason the cause and explain why this lifestyle is towards sustainability and a better world. About Clive Dsouza Clive is the Founder and CEO of Vvegano. Clive is a Chartered Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst, and Financial Risk Manager by qualification, and has been working actively in Banks and Financial Institutions in India, UAE, and the Netherlands over the last decade. However, being an animal lover, he decided to turn vegan 8 years ago when he learned about the unnecessary cruelties involved in the Meat, Dairy, and Leather Industries.

Jun 14, 202226 min

S3 Ep 515Challenges Women face in Entrepreneurship | Mrinalini Venkatachalam, Regional Director, SE Asia, and Oceania, WEConnect International

The increasing presence of women as entrepreneurs has led to significant business and economic growth in the country. Women-owned business enterprises are playing a prominent role in society by generating employment opportunities in the country, bringing in demographic shifts, and inspiring the next generation of women founders. We have brought Mrinalini Venkatachalam, Regional Director, SE Asia, and Oceania, WEConnect International to discuss the same with us. About Mrinalini Venkatachalam Mrinalini Venkatachalam is the Regional Director, SE Asia, and Oceania for WEConnect International. Mrinalini has worked to bridge the gap between unmet social needs and service providers, giving large corporates, government agencies, community organizations, and social enterprises the platform to create measurable social impact. She has been awarded the Singapore Women's Weekly's Great Women of Our Time award in the Public Service and Education category and has recently been nominated as one of Cleo Singapore's 2016 top ten Changemakers.

Jun 13, 202219 min

S3 Ep 514Do we have only 10 Years left on Earth? | Manik Suri, Founder, and CEO, Therma, On a Mission to Protect our Food, Health, and Planet

Manik is the Founder and CEO of Therma, a technology startup whose mission is to help protect our food, health, and planet. Previously, Manik co-founded the Governance Lab (GovLab), an innovation center at NYU that develops technology solutions to improve government. He has been recognized amongst the Top 100 Harvard Alumni in Technology, a past Affiliate of Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet & Society, and previously held positions at global investment firm D. E. Shaw & Company and the White House National Economic Council.

Jun 13, 202226 min

S3 Ep 513How are the new technologies changing the world? | Moshe Y Vardi, Professor of Computer Science at Rice University

We are living in the digital age. Almost all our activities are digital. Many of us don't even remember the last time we used a pen and paper. This episode is about the benefits and the challenges that people face in this digital age and how we can live in this digital world without facing any problems. About Moshe Y Vardi Moshe Y. Vardi is a University Professor, the George Distinguished Service Professor in Computational Engineering, and Director of the Ken Kennedy Institute for Information Technology at Rice University. He is the author and co-author of over 600 papers, as well as two books: Reasoning about Knowledge and Finite Model Theory and Its Applications.

Jun 11, 202225 min

S3 Ep 512Helping teachers in over 100 countries | Vikas Pota, Founder and CEO, T4 Education

Poor quality education is leading to poor learning outcomes in India, ultimately pushing children out of the education system and leaving them vulnerable to child labor, abuse, and violence. Many classrooms continue to be characterized by teacher-centered rote learning, corporal punishment, and discrimination. We have brought Vikas Pota, Founder and CEO, of T4 Education to talk to us about quality education. About Vikas Pota Vikas Pota is the Founder & CEO of T4 Education, a digital platform he established as a response to the challenges posed by the pandemic on education, globally. Prior to T4, in the education sector, Vikas set up and ran a philanthropic foundation focused on teachers where he launched and ran the Global Teacher Prize as a way of shining a spotlight on the greatness of the profession. Vikas serves on several non-profit boards including The Education Outcomes Fund, Artists in Residence, Global School Leaders, Queen Rania Teacher Academy, Educate Girls, and Teach for All.

Jun 11, 202223 min

S3 Ep 511Why do numerous startups fail? | Poornima Shenoy, CEO, Hummingbird Advisors; Author, Accelerating Her Business

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 Poornima Shenoy, CEO, Hummingbird Advisors; Author, Accelerating Her Business to talk about her experience of starting a business. About Poornima Shenoy Poornima Shenoy is the CEO, of Hummingbird Advisors. She is the author of Accelerating Her Business. She has worked as a leader in the corporate sector and as an entrepreneur. Currently, she is on the Board of many companies: Dixon Technologies, NSEIT, Padget Electronics, and Coforge Business Process Solutions. Poornima has been the founding President of the Indian Semiconductor Association and has played a key role in the formation of the Electronics Sector Skills Council ESSCI.

Jun 10, 202214 min

S3 Ep 510Can the art of storytelling be taught? | Ameen Haque, Founder, Storywallahs; Business Storyteller and Story Coach

Storytelling is an ancient art form and a valuable form of human expression. Because story is essential to so many art forms, however, the word “storytelling” is often used in many ways. Ameen Haque, Founder, Storywallahs; Business Storyteller and Story Coach is here to talk to us about the same. About Ameen Haque A two-decade-long career in advertising and a parallel journey as an actor in Theatre has cultivated in me a deep belief in the power of stories to change the world. I firmly believe that STORY IS POWER and help leaders and organizations leverage the power of stories. As a Story Coach, I train leaders and entrepreneurs in storytelling, crafting narratives, telling their personal stories, story spot, and using story and story-based frameworks to help organizations navigate change, align culture & values and inspire action along with desired goals.

Jun 10, 202231 min

S3 Ep 509Supporting Women and Girls around the World | Donna Orender, Founder, and CEO, Orender Unlimited & Generation W

Support women on their way to the top. Trust that they will extend a hand to those who follow. Today we have  Donna Orender who speaks to us on leadership, change, gender equity, and diversity. About Donna Orender Donna Orender is the Founder and CEO of  Orender Unlimited & Generation W She is the former President of the Women’s National Basketball Association of the USA. She has been recognized as one of the top 10 most powerful women in sports. She is recognized by Newsweek as amongst the 100 most influential people. She is also a best-selling author of the book WOWsdom! The Girl's Guide to the Positive and the Possible.

Jun 9, 202223 min

S3 Ep 508What is the meaning of heart-centered leadership? | Deb Crowe, Executive, and Business Coach

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 Deb Crowe, Executive, and Business Coach to share her insights with us. About Deb Crowe, Executive, and Business Coach Deb is an executive and business coach. She's a heart-centered thought leader. I firmly believe that every single imperfection adds to your leadership. In today's world, everyone is imperfect, and my mission is to show that you don't have to be “perfect” to be a caring, effective, heart-centered leader. She's an Executive Coach for Senior Leaders.

Jun 9, 202221 min

S3 Ep 507How does Kindness affect your Professional Life?| Barbara Vercruysse, CEO, Barbara Vercruysse Coaching Institute

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 Barbara Vercruysse, CEO, Barbara Vercruysse Coaching Institute to share her insights with us. About Barbara Vercruysse Barbara is the Chief Executive Officer of the Barbara Vercruysse Coaching Institute. She is the founder of the Barbara School of Wisdom. She's a kindness advocate, a mentor, a personal coach, a business coach, a thought leader and a public survivor, and a public speaker. She's a stage four cancer survivor.

Jun 8, 202226 min

S3 Ep 5066 Steps toward better water management | Mala Subramaniam, CEO, Arghyam, A foundation focused on making Sustainable Water for all

You know that there is a scarcity of water, but do you know how to save water? What is Water Management? Why is it necessary to save water? Let’s find out more about Water Management with Mala Subramaniam, CEO, of Arghyam, A foundation focused on making Sustainable Water for all. About Mala Subramaniam Mala is the CEO of Arghyam, a foundation focused on making sustainable water available to all. She has earlier worked with multinationals in India and overseas. She's also a strategy consultant and coach.

Jun 8, 202225 min

S3 Ep 504What goes into building a successful brand? | Jatin Modi, Founder & CEO, Renaissance

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, Jatin Modi. About Jatin Modi Jatin is the Founder and CEO of Renaissance. He's a C-suite advisor. He was included in the Paul Writer Hall of Fame for his contribution to Marketing.

Jun 7, 202220 min

S3 Ep 503Marketing: Building & Sustaining Brands | Hillel Fuld, Global Speaker, Tech Columnist, Startup Marketing Advisor

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, Hillel Fuld. About Hillel Fuld Hillel Fuld, named Israel’s top marketer and “The man transforming Startup Nation to Scale-up Nation” by Forbes, is a tech journalist, startup marketer, and technology, expert. Hillel works with technology companies and accompanies them from idea to revenue. He also works with many leading tech brands as an influencer. These include Google, Oracle, Huawei, and many more. Hillel is a global speaker, he's a tech columnist, and he's a startup marketing advisor.

Jun 6, 202222 min

S3 Ep 502Why does space fascinate humanity so much? | Yuri Suri, Bollywood Actor, Supersonic Fighter Pilot, Wing Commander in IAF

About Yuri Suri Yuri is a supersonic fighter pilot. He has been a wing commander in the Indian Air Force. He was the backup training astronaut for the Indo-Soviet Space Mission in 1984 which was a very high-profile mission. He became an actor in theater and Bollywood. About being a trained astronaut I was not fully trained as an astronaut. I was the standby trainee astronaut in the sense that when we finally selected the people to get trained for the space mission. We started with 52 test pilots and that was narrowed down to four. Those four made two teams one was the main team that got trained in the USSR. The second team was the standby team which comprised me and another one. There was one squad leader and one wing commander on each team. I was the squad leader, so I was stand by to Rakesh Sharma.

Jun 6, 202222 min

S3 Ep 501What is needed to build and sustain a good restaurant? | Gauri Devidayal, Founder and CEO, Food Matters Group

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 Gauri Devidayal, Founder and CEO, of Food Matters Group to talk about her experience of starting a business. About Gauri Devidayal Gauri Devidayal is a law graduate from University College London and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales. She pursued her career as a tax consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers in London and Mumbai for 8 years. With no previous experience in the hospitality industry and have never dreamt of doing anything entrepreneurial, Gauri nevertheless supported her husband Jay in creating The Table, a restaurant in South Mumbai, which has gone on to win many accolades and much recognition in the city as well as internationally, including being rated the #4 restaurant in the country by a leading travel publication.

Jun 4, 202228 min

S3 Ep 500What steps are being taken to combat insurgency issues in India? | Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan, PVSM, AVSM, Former Director General, Assam Rifles

The world is changing, and so is the future of war. Nations should stay vigilant about protecting their people and territories. Combat is no longer limited to land, sea, and air; it now occurs in the digital realm and outer space. Strengthening militaries involve strengthening capabilities on all fronts: technologies, intelligence, communications, and leadership. Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan, PVSM, AVSM, Former Director General, Assam Rifles joins us to talk about four factors for success in any profession and the leadership style that leads to better decisions. He also predicts the future of war, suggesting ways that India can adapt to the changes. Finally, Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan compares the warfare rules and policies of countries like China, India, and Pakistan. If you’re interested in the future of war, militaries, and defense, don’t miss this episode! About Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan Gen Chauhan is the Former Director-General of Assam Rifles. He has been recognized and honored by the president of India with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal. He's a thinking soldier, and he's completed his Ph.D. Experienced Chairman and Director General with a demonstrated history of working in the Defense & Space industry.

Jun 4, 202237 min

S3 Ep 499Developing Campaigns for Political Candidates | Hank Sheinkopf, President, Sheinkopf Communications Ltd, Political Campaign Strategist

At any level, campaign fundamentals can mean the difference between building a winning or losing political campaign strategy.  In essence, a strong political campaign strategy (meaning, the overall plan to achieve an electoral victory) should rest on a foundation of some very basic building blocks and principles that will help to carry you across the finish line. Hank Sheinkopf shares his knowledge with us. About Hank Sheinkopf Hank is a political consultant. He runs Sheinkopf communications, and he has run over 700 campaigns on over four continents. He has worked with former President Bill Clinton on his re-election campaign. He worked for Mike Bloomberg who was the mayor of New York City. He has worked for the former president of the Dominican Republic Leonel Fernández.

Jun 3, 202229 min

S3 Ep 498Know your Bollywood Stars more closely | Aseem Chhabra, NY Indian Film Festival Director, and Film Journalist

Do we take movies for granted? For most people, movies are viewed as simple and somewhat frivolous forms of entertainment. By design, they are meant to provide entertainment to the masses, but is that all? Listen to Aseem Chhabra, NY Indian Film Festival Director, and Film Journalist talk about movies and Bollywood actors. About Aseem Chhabra Aseem Chhabra is the festival director of the New York Indian Film Festival. It's the largest and the oldest Indian film festival in North America. He is a film journalist based in New York City and New Delhi. He is an author of popular biographies on actors like Shashi Kapoor, Irrfan Khan, and Priyanka Chopra. He's also done voice-over work in the movie Sita Sings the Blues.

Jun 3, 202237 min

S3 Ep 497What is the difference between writing a novel and poetry? | Osarenagharu Israel, Author, Poet, One Quote A Day

Martin Luther has said, “If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write.” If not directly changing the world, one can surely do it by changing one's own life. We know the power of putting thoughts on paper through writing. And, who doesn’t love their favorite authors who have the power to transport us to a different world? These writers enter our hearts as they relate with us through their stories. It is reading such relatable books that help us develop ideas, inculcate healthy changes, or just feel the emotions we want to feel. Today, we have an author, and poet, Osarenagharu Israel who talks about his view of relating with the readers. About Osarenagharu Israel Israel is an author and a poet. He also has an interesting initiative called One Quote A Day. He is the author of the Heartbeat of African Rhythm & Ebe Edo, Book 1 - 6. Text materials in Bini language for primary school pupils.

Jun 2, 202216 min

S3 Ep 496What is Affordable Luxury? | Tamanna Singh, MD, UberLuxIndia; Founder, House Of Wellness

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 an Indian Business Woman, President of India Awardee, and an Under 40 Top 40 businesswoman awardee, Tamanna Singh to talk about her experience of starting a business. About Tamanna Singh Tamanna Singh, is an Indian Business Woman, President of India Awardee, and an Under 40 Top 40 businesswoman awardee. She is the managing director of UberLuxIndia. She's also the founder of House of Wellness. She's a mentor a motivational speaker, an investor, and a philanthropist.

Jun 2, 202220 min

S3 Ep 495Boost Your MENTAL HEALTH with these TIPS | Swagata Bapat, Executive Coach, and Facilitator in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Space

We hear a lot and pay attention to physical fitness, essential for our body. But, equally important and often neglected is the concept of mental fitness. Including the daily exercises for mental fitness reaps multiple benefits. It improves our performance and physical being, too. Swagata Bapat, Executive Coach and Facilitator in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Space talks to us about mental health and executive coaching. About Swagata Bapat Swagata Bapat is an Executive Coach and a Facilitator with over 30 years of experience in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Space. What made you become a coach? I started off my career as a clinical mental health professional and I worked for about 10 years. Then moved into more service development roles and eventually into quite a big executive role as a general manager of service development. I'd worked in therapeutic counseling and had not experienced coaching. I moved into working in another organization where I was providing some coaching to a couple of staff working in the diversity and inclusion space and also getting some of my own coaching.

Jun 1, 202226 min