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Sustainability, Inclusion, and Diversity, are three words that go together as a trinity. It is hard to define. If we look at it, we can see that diversity comes from the word “diverse” which is “different in nature or kind”. So, inclusion is about bringing or keeping people together. Sustainability, on the other hand, is the ability to sustain. To be sustainable, we need to be able to sustain. So, what does all this mean? What does this have to do with business and HR? In this episode, Katy Murray, Author, Change Makers; Leadership coach, and Diversity, and Inclusion consultant explains these words in length. About Katy Murray Speaker, writer, coach, facilitator, consultant, community convenor, mastermind host, and catalyst. She is the author of the book ‘The Change Makers’. She is a leadership coach. She is a diversity and inclusion consultant. UK's Top 50 influential D+I leaders (Hive Learning).

About Alessandro Farina Alessandro is the founder of the ITL Group, which is a one-stop-shop consulting company. He was awarded Officer of the Order of Merit by the President of Italy. He's also an author of a book titled Hungary 2014. About ITL Group ITL Group is an Italian consulting company established in Budapest at the beginning of the Nineties. Since then, it has become a consolidated reality, staffed with Hungarian and Italian professionals, committed to serving its clients. With our formidable market experience, we are able to answer any and all questions regarding business in Hungary. Our constant aim is to perfect and maintain our high-quality service, confirmed by the loyalty of our numerous clients.

Whatever progress our society has made over the centuries is because of education. Being the foundation stone of society, education brings reforms, helps in progress and paves way for innovation. The importance of quality education cannot be undermined in a society, which is why great personalities have extensively written on its need in a civilized society. India is the 7th largest country in the world with the second largest population and educating the population is among the fundamental rights of the citizen. About Prof V Ramgopal Rao Professor Rao is the immediate past director of IIT Delhi. He's an educator, researcher, innovator, entrepreneur, and academic leader. He's a recipient of over 35 awards & honors in India and abroad. An inventor of 49 patents and patent applications, which include 18 issued US patents. Thirteen of these patents have been licensed to industries for commercialization.

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. We brought Aditi Shrivastava who talks to us about news. About Aditi Shrivastava Aditi is the Founding Lead of Elevate and The CapTable. She has worked with Reuters, The Economic Times, and Stellaris Venture Partners. She constantly looks for exciting businesses that are challenging the status quo, disrupting legacy sectors, or creating a new industry.

Content marketing comes in many shapes and sizes. Creators like you have a lot of options: blog posts, social media updates, visuals, videos, slide decks, and even more. You can even add podcasting to this mix. Audio is being used in clever ways to fit into the content plans of some top forward-thinking websites and blogs. Prarthana Sibal,  Head of Business Development, Pikkal and Co, A B2B Podcast Agency talks to us about podcasting. About Prarthana Sibal Prarthana Sibal is the Head of Business Development of Pikkal, and Co, A B2B Podcast. About Pikkal, and Co Pikkal & Co is an Award-Winning Corporate Podcast Agency. We help brands and leaders achieve their business goals through Award-Winning Podcasts. Since 2018, we have worked with leading brands in Asia producing over 1,000 podcast episodes for Leap, IBM, Julius Baer, Standard Chartered, National Library Board, Singapore Institute of Management, Cloudflare, AirAsia, and Xero.

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 Julie Winkle Giulioni. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: About Julie Winkle Giulioni Julie Winkle Giulioni is a champion for workplace growth and development. She believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their potential. She supports organizations and leaders who want to make that happen with keynote speeches, consulting, and training. Julie is the author of: Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. The co-author of the international bestseller, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Want, translated into seven languages.

About Idan Meir Idan Meir is the Co-Founder, and CEO, RightHear which is an innovative startup that turns public spaces into accessible environments for people with special orientation challenges including people who are blind or visually impaired. About RightHear RightHear is an advanced accessibility solution that uses our unique three-component technology to help grant blind and visually impaired individuals the independence they deserve by providing them with tools to better orient themselves in public spaces. Our vision of making the world more accessible to all individuals is closer than ever before, with nearly 3,000 accessible spots in over 600 venues (and counting) across the globe. Some of our partners include The Azrieli Group, Chicago French Market, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, McDonald’s Israel, Shufersal Supermarket Company, and Tel Aviv University. RightHear is a free app available for its users on both iOS and Android.

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 India’s pioneer of personal branding to talk about its importance, enabling us to become leaders in life. Tune in to listen to this enriching conversation. About Felix Tih Felix is a life and mindset coach. He's a former journalist and has worked with several leading media houses. He's also an author of a book titled Personal Branding: Master Your Digital Presence.

The tech startup ecosystem in India has seen the emergence of a slew of new investors recently, many of whom are coming in to support with seed funding. Securing funding and support from a venture capital investor can be the make-or-break point for many early-stage startups on the edge of success (or, unfortunately, failure). That’s why TBCY has brought Anirudh Suri, Author of The Great Tech Game and Managing Partner, India Internet Fund to share his insights about the same. About Anirudh Suri Anirudh is the author of the book titled The Great Tech Game. He is also the Managing Partner of the India Internet Fund. He is a venture capitalist technology leader, entrepreneur, and policy advisor. He talks about India, startups, technology, geopolitics, and the innovation economy.

We hear a lot and pay attention to physical fitness, essential for our body. But, equally critical 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. Today, we have a mindfulness expert who delves into the importance of the same. About Pandit Dasa Pandit is a former monk. He is a mindfulness expert. He is an author. He is making workplaces happier, healthier, and more productive.

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 AnaMaria Meshkurti, Head of Marketing, FONGIT, A Swiss Technology Startup Incubator to talk about her experience of starting a business. About AnaMaria Meshkurti She is the head of marketing communications and engagement at FONGIT which is a Swiss Technology Startup Incubator. She is a Digital inclusion professional with a strong background in public relations, emerging technologies (AI, IoT, Blockchain) entrepreneurship (led ITU Smart Incubator for startups in developing countries) innovation and project management, gender and youth matters, and events management.

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 Ahana Gautam, CEO, and Co-Founder, of Open Secret to talk about her experience of starting a business. About Ahana Gautam Ahana is the CEO and Co-Founder of Open Secret, which is one of the fastest-growing food and beverages brands. She's earlier worked with PNG and General Mills in India and America. She is an alumnus of IIT Bombay and Harvard Business School. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, and the challenges of the business world, don’t miss this episode!

“Treat the earth well. It was not given to you by your parents. It was loaned to you by your children.” Sustainable development refers to a system that uses resources in such a way as to preserve the resources for both present and future generations. ‘Using of alternative and renewable resources of energy and ‘conservation’ are two aspects of sustainable development. ‘Rainwater harvesting’, ‘saving trees’, ‘conserving energy, etc. are modes of sustainability. Sruti Harihara Subramanian, National Award-winning filmmaker and Co-Founder of Goli Soda shares her insights on living a sustainable life. About Sruti Harihara Subramanian She is a national award-winning filmmaker. She is also the Co-Founder of Goli Soda. She made her debut feature film ‘A Far Afternoon’ on Krishen Khanna.

About Helen Stevenson Helen is the Founder and CEO of Reformulary Group Inc. Helen was Assistant Deputy Minister of Health in Ontario and Executive Officer of Ontario Public Drug Programs by Order-In-Council. About Reformulary Group Inc. Our mission is to make drugs more affordable for Canadians. We do that through an innovative approach by creating a subscription-based service.

Whether you are a new entrepreneur, an aspiring entrepreneur, a business owner, or a salesperson, you need a mentor. And who will be your mentor? Even if you are a die-hard self-starter, who doesn't need a mentor?  Not having a mentor in your life can be a real bummer, especially when you are just starting out.  You are also missing out on a lot of opportunities. You can make great connections with mentors, and you can learn from their mistakes. Preeti Dubey, Founder and Director, Strive High Pte. Ltd., share insights about coaching and mentoring. About Preeti Dubey Preeti is the Founder and Director of Strive High Pte. Ltd. Preeti has been recognized globally and been awarded as 101 MOST FABULOUS GLOBAL COACHING LEADERS at World HRD Congress, WOMAN SUPER ACHIEVER AWARD at the World HRD Congress & 7th World Leadership Congress. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Learn about Emotional Intelligence Learn how should organizations prepare to coach new generations. Understand the challenges of the leaders.

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 Dimi Cholakov, a Certified Professional Coach and An International Best Selling Author to share his insights with us. About Dimi Cholakov Dimi is a Certified Professional Coach and an international best-selling author. He is focused on coaching, leadership, and performance. He also holds the title of Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner. If you’re interested in the future of coaching, the challenges of the coachee, and want to know how to evaluate a coach, don’t miss this episode!

One word that has become fashionable in modern times is ‘disruption’. The business world is talking about the disruption of old business models by new ways of doing things – and the difficulty of existing organizations in adapting, to making the transition from old to new ways. Bobbi Hartshorne talks to TBCY about workplace wellbeing and transformation. About Bobbi Hartshorne Bobbi is the Founder and Chief Wellbeing Officer of WellWise. She has expertise in leadership, well-being transformation, and public speaking. She optimizes wise organizations, leaders, and employees who understand that the employee experience, workplace wellbeing, and an enabling culture are vital to their performance and long-term 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, Sahil Vaidya. About Sahil Vaidya Sahil is the Co-Founder of The Minimalist. He was a part of the Forbes 30 under 30. An engineering graduate from IIT Bombay, Sahil co-founded the company during his final year in 2015. If you’re interested in Brand Building, challenges of the same, and brand relevance, don’t miss this episode!

From encouraging schoolwork and sports to modeling values as a child grows parents exert enormous influence over their children's lives. They are, however, not the only on-the-ground influencers—especially after children enter school and begin interacting with the world at large. About Sarmila Pande After driving global business transformation projects, I now guide personal transformations – helping clients reboot, recharge, rejuvenate; help them build deeper bonds with the family. Sarmila is the founder of StepUp Wellbeing; StepUp Parenting.

Starting a Business is one of the biggest challenges any entrepreneur will face. There are many questions to answer at the very beginning when starting a business, but the most difficult one is the question of what exactly you want to do. About Ashutosh Garg He is the founder of The Brand Called You. He has worked as a corporate executive in multiple companies. He is a pioneer in the retail pharmacy business in India. He is the author of several books.

The social stigma of obesity is broadly defined as bias or discriminatory behaviors targeted at overweight and obese individuals because of their weight. Such social stigmas can span one's entire life, as long as excess weight is present, starting from a young age and lasting into adulthood. Today we have Dr. Jonathan Engel who talks to us about this subject in detail. About Dr. Jonathan Engel He holds a full-time faculty post at the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs. Jonathan Engel conducts research on the historical evolution of U.S. health and social welfare policy. He is a prolific author who has written a slew of books.

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 significant? How to approach it? We have all your questions answered in our conversation with a leading marketing specialist, Laura Patterson. About Laura Patterson Laura is the President of VisionEdge Marketing. She is the author of four books. Work of VisionEdge Marketing We collaborate with firms to accelerate profitable customer-centric growth by mobilizing leading-edge analytics, leveraging proven frameworks and processes, and integrating lessons from best practices. Our customers tap this expertise to foster faster more confident decisions, organizational alignment, operational excellence, and build critical skills. As a trusted partner with scores of firms since 1999, we work side-by-side in creating and driving strategies that produce results.

The people in an organization can only direct their efforts in the right direction when they have a leader to look forward to. Leaders can define workplace cultures that foster the accomplishment of common goals. What are the key attributes that an efficient leader ought to have? Is (s)he was born with such qualities, or can be developed? We have your answers covered in today's episode of “The Brand Called You.” About Bret Packard I grow leaders that grow leaders, transform cultures and connect people worldwide. He has earlier worked with ANZ, Barclays, and Citi bank. About The Packard Network It is inspiring, sharing, and connecting people with the world. Personalized coaching, mentoring, networking, team design, engagement, diversity & inclusion, and leadership. My wife and I decided to quit our corporate jobs and take care of her parents. During this time, I put together a platform for sharing the key concepts. I kept a journal for 30 years, and every day I would write down a key concept from that day.

In today’s world when looks are more important than ever, too many men still fail to recognize the importance of personal grooming, showing little understanding of how to go about the process. Many men take a slap-dash approach where they drag a comb across their head, splash on some aftershave, and think job done. However, there’s a problem here: people will notice your lack of grooming and from that, judge your character. Our guest for today is Subodh Sharma who is the Co-Founder of PinkWoolf.Com which is an indulgent shaving and skincare essentials brand. About Subodh Sharma Subodh Sharma is the Co-Founder of PinkWoolf.com Earlier, he worked with Williams Lea Tag. What made you an entrepreneur? After 22 years of working in BPO companies in Business Development, Operations, and Solution Design, the entrepreneur bug bit me and launched PinkWoolf with Stuti Sharma. My corporate career was fantastic with a lot of learnings. I met really exceptional people along that journey. The PinkWoolf started shaping up after I went through a few skin issues.

Networking, they say, is about planting relationships. Networks help you when you need a better position or a solution to your problem. Sometimes, even seen negatively, it becomes important 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. Today’s guest, Maxine Cunningham, CEO, Pick My Brain, Reimagining the Future of Work. About Maxine Cunningham Maxine is the CEO of Pick My Brain. She is on the mission to help One Million professionals share their knowledge. She is re-imaging the Future of Work. She is a Creative Knowledge Monetizer.

Networking, they say, is about planting relationships. Networks help you when you need a better position or a solution to your problem. Sometimes, even seen negatively, it becomes important 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. Today’s guest, Maria L Gallo, is an Alumni Trailblazer, Alumni Researcher, and an author. She also discusses how these networks help share mutual concerns ranging from the professional front to mental health. “It is easier to get lonely at the top, but such networking groups help in sharing and feeling a little less lonely. About Maria L Gallo She calls herself an Alumni Trailblazer. She is the author of The Alumni Way. She is a visiting research fellow at Trinity Business School. She is an Expert Alumni Advisor at CERN. She is also the Founder and Managing Director of KITE- Keep in Touch Education.

“Your location raw is not your destination. Where you are today is not where you are going to be at tomorrow.” Rahfeal Gordon is a Global Leadership Advisor, an Entrepreneur, and an Author. He talks about leadership, inclusion, strategies. About Rahfeal Gordon Rahfeal is a Global Leadership Advisor, Entrepreneur, and Author. He is recognized as one of the top international orators. He is the author of 18 published books. He is a Global Ambassador to the International Hub. He is also the Co-Founder of Voices for Peace Organisation.

It is an age of empowerment and women are taking on new responsibilities. They are working to build their careers, learn new skills, and take up new responsibilities. Sometimes, though, it can be difficult for women to manage all of these things. Prof Ona C Miller, President, of The Global Female Civility Leadership Institute talks to us about the challenges females face in their careers and how is she helping them to manage the same. About Prof Ona C Miller Professor Ona C. Miller is a Top Executive Leadership Advisor to Female Leaders and Organizations. Professor Miller is the President of The Global Female Civility Leadership Institute. She is also the founder of The Global Library of Female Authors. She is the Founder of the Female Civility Initiative and National Female Civility Day.

Fintech is one of the most demanded and trending sectors in the modern world today. With more and more finance companies establishing themselves in the market, technology remains the strongest tool these companies used to boost business. So what exactly is Fintech? And why is it continuously being talked about? Is the Fintech Industry futuristic? Get all your questions answered! Today, TBCY features an accomplished leader and professional from the Fintech sector on the podcast. She is extremely experienced and has immense knowledge of the Fintech space. We welcome Sandhya Vasudevan. About Sandhya Vasudevan Sandhya Vasudevan is an Independent Director. She is a Board Advisor. She is a Consultant. She is the former Managing Director of Deutsche Bank Group. She is a YPO member. If you’re interested in the future of banking, the challenges of the fintech world, and predictions for the Indian digital currency, don’t miss this episode!

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 Sobia Zafar, Transformation and Leadership Expert to share her insights with us. About Sobia Zafar Sobia is a transformation and leadership expert. She is the Change-Strategist at the UN and Fortune 100. She is making a change by helping leaders build power with connection, communication, collaboration, and compassion. She is a TEDx speaker. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover how coaching evolved as a profession. Learn how coaching is making a difference in the lives of professionals. Understand how you can evaluate your coach.

Hardships are a part of life that everyone must deal with. These hardships can either enable you to succeed or cause you to fail. The outcome of these obstacles all depends on how these situations are handled. About Michael Crossland Michael Crossland is a speaker. He is an executive coach. He is a humanitarian. He is a best-selling author. About his journey It has been a character-building journey. I was diagnosed as an 11-month-old baby boy with incurable cancer of the central nervous system called Neuroblastoma Stage 4. I started chemotherapy on my first birthday. my chemo cycle was nine days on three days off and not for weeks not for months but for years. I was on that same cycle until my fourth birthday. It was wrapping around my heart that I needed to go into surgery.

Entrepreneurship may be defined as the visualization and realization of new ideas by insightful individuals, who are able to use information and mobilize resources to implement their vision. Entrepreneurship is the ability (i.e., knowledge plus skills) of a person to translate ideas of commencing a business unit into reality by setting up a business on ground to serve the needs of society and the nation, in the hope of profits. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: About Rajiv Kapur Rajiv is the CEO of 1105 Media which is a provider of B2B Marketing, Events, and Media Services. Rajeev is a seasoned high tech and media executive with broad global experience leading and driving innovation and the overall strategic agenda. He is a guest contributor to CNBC. He is the author of the book- Chase Greatness: Enlightened Leadership For The Next Generation Of Disruption.

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. Rick Charlton, Coach, Conservationist, and Teacher, shares insights about coaching and mentoring About Rick Charlton Rick is a Coach, Conservationist, and Teacher. He is focused on leadership coaching and change management. He is currently working in Coaching and Conservation. He has previously worked in the Nuclear Industry, Fire and Rescue Service, and British Army. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover how coaching evolved as a profession. Learn how coaching is making a difference in the lives of professionals. Understand how you can become a coach.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are vital to creating and maintaining a successful workplace; one founded on the principle that all people can thrive personally and professionally. Before you begin to reevaluate your efforts and implement new practices, it’s important that you fully understand each component, both individually and how they work together. Nadine B Hack, CEO, beCause Global Consulting, is here to explain these terms in detail. Unlike before, schools, colleges, and the workplace today are focusing on creating an inclusive environment to provide equal opportunities to everyone.  But there’s still a long way to go to spread the concept of inclusivity and diversity to every individual. About Nadine B Hack Nadine is the CEO of beCause Global Consulting. She is a Senior Board Advisor to Global Citizens Circle. She is amongst the Top 100 Thought Leaders. She is a coach and specializes in CSR, ESG, and DEI. If you’re interested in diversity, equity, as well as inclusion, don’t miss this episode!

The food we eat gives our bodies the "information" and materials they need to function properly. If we don't get the right information, our metabolic processes suffer, and our health declines. Food acts as medicine--to maintain, prevent, and treat disease. The nutrients in food enable the cells in our bodies to perform their necessary functions. This quote from a popular textbook describes how the nutrients in food are essential for our physical functioning. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, we have Sreejith Moolayil, the Co-Founder and COO, of True Elements. Tune in to listen to his thoughts on the importance of food and nutrition for people of all ages. About Sreejit Moolayii Sreejit Moolayii is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of True Elements. True Elements is a brand in the foods space. If you’re interested in the right food and nutrition, don’t miss this episode!

Skincare is the range of practices that support skin integrity, enhance its appearance, and relieve skin conditions. They can include nutrition, avoidance of excessive sun exposure, and appropriate use of emollients. Practices that enhance appearance include the use of cosmetics, botulinum, exfoliation, fillers, laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion, peels, retinol therapy, and ultrasonic skin treatment. Skincare is a routine daily procedure in many settings, such as skin that is either too dry or too moist and preventing dermatitis and prevention of skin injuries. Skincare is a part of the treatment of wound healing, radiation therapy, and some medications. About Sabina Munshi Sabina is the Founder and CEO of Baréskin. Her brand had been rated as Singapore’s No.1 under the Radar Skincare Label. She is a YPO member from Singapore. If you’re interested in skincare, don’t miss this episode!

Women have been socialized to accept shame regarding their bodies, their sexuality, and their sexual desire. Shame has been passed on between generations in the form of silence and the utilization of terms intended to diminish and even vilify a woman’s sexuality.  This is evidenced by the fact that medical drawings and medical literature from only a few years ago do not include a complete depiction or understanding of female genitalia. We have with us Jingjin Liu, the Co-Founder, and CEO of ZaZaZu, a personalized sexual wellness hub in the Asia Pacific. She talks about sexual wellness. About Jingjin Liu Jingjin Liu is the Co-Founder and CEO of ZaZaZu, a personalized sexual wellness hub in ASEAN that synergizes education, consultation, and digital service to empower women to own their sexuality with confidence. If you’re interested in sexual wellness, don’t miss this episode!

Leadership is an important function that enables an organization (business, government, charitable, etc.) to focus its energies and resources on the common accomplishment of the organizational goals. The people in an organization can only direct their efforts in the right direction when they have a leader to look forward to. Leaders can define workplace cultures that foster the accomplishment of common goals. What are the key attributes that an efficient leader ought to have? Is (s)he born with such qualities, or can be developed? We have your answers covered in today's episode of "The Brand Called You." About Edward Tyson Ed Tyson is the architect of the LeadershipSOPs, a breakthrough framework, and methodology, shifting the leadership development conversation away from skills and styles and toward systems of action focused on the purpose of leading and its three critical domains. LeadershipSOPs are your standard operating procedures for structuring, operating, and perfecting your communities of effort. Before leading well, one must lead. Before one can lead, the purpose and work must be clear. If you’re interested in leadership lessons, don’t miss this episode!

"Culture" is essentially anything that gives a person a sense of belonging to the group. Food and art are prime examples of how groups differentiate themselves. The less obvious (and harder to understand) examples include shared experiences, common practices, and the individual's relationship to the world. Culture is what distinguishes "us" from "not us." Not every member will have every characteristic, but everyone will know these distinctions. Japanese culture is complex and profound, distinct from most other cultures around the world. About Azumi Uchitani She has 25 years of experience in International Business Development in Japan, Europe, and the States. Her strength is to help organizations develop business and solve issues and hurdles arising from the cultural difference between Japan and Europe. She is also a professional artist, writer, and speaker. Her art and poems are exhibited in Nomadworks, New York.

Climate Change as we know is a major threat to our national and global security. This rapidly increasing change is impacting the geopolitical decisions and landscapes. The USA, which has been for long has denied climate change, has now started taking the onus of working towards preserving the environment. In today’s episode, we discuss how the military plays a key role in fulfilling its responsibilities towards nature, and thus, talk about the marriage between security and the environment. Tune in for some thought-provoking conversation. Sherri Goodman is a Climate and Energy leader who started her career in defence. She has worked as the Deputy Secretary of Defence at the American DoD and has also worked as the chief environmental safety and occupational health officer. She serves as Secretary-General of the International Military Council on Climate & Security.

About JeVon McCormick JeVon McCormick is a CEO, speaker, and author—but his life didn’t begin as a success story. JeVon is the CEO of Scribe Media, a multi-million dollar publishing company that helps entrepreneurs, executives, and experts write, publish, and market their books. He has been ranked no. 1 in Top Company Culture in America by Entrepreneur Magazine. About Scribe Media If you have ideas that you believe could make a great book, we surround you with a team of professionals to help you a position, write, edit, design, publish, and market it. There is so much wisdom in people’s heads, and too many die with their best work still inside them. You’ve spent your life helping people and accumulating knowledge. Our goal is to remove the barriers stopping you from putting those ideas into the world and creating an impact on people who need them most.

With the world finally batting an eye to one of the most crucial aspects of one’s overall health, that is , mental fitness, what is needed to channel motives towards mental health is a proper strategy to overcome the chaos of life. It has been rightly said, “Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” Fitness is not just about becoming a model. It’s about self-awareness that leads to spiritual and mental well-being. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, we have Traci Fisher, The Wellness Coach; Host, The Healthy Leader Podcast. Tune in to listen to her thoughts on the importance of fitness for people of all ages. About Traci Fisher Traci is the Founder of The Wellness Coach. She is the host of The Healthy Leader Podcast. She is a U.S. Military Veteran.

What do you think about change? Some say it is good, some say it is bad, some say it is good, just hard to accept. We need to really accept the change and be a Futurist. Do you know what a Futurist is? This episode of The Brand Called You will clear all your doubts about it. Talking about Futurists, our guest for today, tells us that the term 'Futurist' existed as a concept a decade ago, but was extremely unattended and under-rated. Our guest, Tanja Hichert is a Futurist.Tanja tells us that there is a range of specialized programs like the Master of Future Studies or learning how to forecast to train as a futurist.

Old age, we all know, is a sensitive age where one longs for love, care, and company to lead the rest of life. As the physical movements get difficult with age, the solutions can come in varied forms ranging from adequate health care facilities to physical infrastructure in public places and most importantly, the affection of the family and the acceptance of the society. Where does our country stand in providing adequate infrastructure to its senior citizens? What should, we, as individuals, do to provide elderly care to our parents? We have your answers covered in today’s conversation with a leading practitioner on the topic, Mr. K.S. Raghunandan. KS Raghunandan is the founder and CEO of EldersIndia. He is also the founder and CEO of EldersWealth. K.S. Raghunandan talks about the motivation to start the EldersIndia platform. He shares his story of the realisation of the lack of holistic elderly care in India. He explains how elderly care is beyond just the health care facilities.

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 Vinod Bhatia, PVSM, AVSM, SM, Director General, Military Operations, Indian Army 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 Vinod Bhatia 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! Three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover Lt Gen Vinod Bhatia’s four factors for success and how you can become a better leader. Learn how technology is changing the future of war. Understand how it’s also the hearts and minds of people that alter the course of history.

Businesses today deal with providing problem-solving goods and services. It is always the team efforts that lead to collaborative problem solutions than working alone. In order to accomplish the goals in the competitive business environment today, team leadership is key. The leaders ought to motivate their followers and lead them to follow the path to accomplish the common goals. They ought to not just instruct their followers, but rather include them and understand them. With each old member leaving and a new member joining, the team dynamics alter. How does a leader manage that? We have your questions answered by a leading executive coach, Dean Miles. Dean Miles is the founder and president of Bridgepoint Coaching and Strategy Group. Dean is also a member of Forbes’ Council for Executive Coaches and is a member of The Center for Creative Leadership. He shares his journey to becoming a coach by understanding an important lesson to be a good leader. It is the difference between trusting instincts vs obeying instincts.

More and more people are recognizing the impact executive coaching can make on their lives and careers. A good executive coach can help clients achieve their business goals by facilitating reflection and helping them find their answers. Whether you are a new entrepreneur, an aspiring entrepreneur, a business owner, or a salesperson, you need a mentor. And who will be your mentor? Even if you are a die-hard self-starter, who doesn't need a mentor?  Not having a mentor in your life can be a real bummer, especially when you are just starting out. You are also missing out on a lot of opportunities. You can make great connections with mentors, and you can learn from their mistakes. We have one such person today as our guest who has been making a significant impact on the lives of others. We are pleased to welcome Newell Eaton, Leadership Coach, and Creative Group Facilitator. If you’re interested in the future of coaching, the challenges of the coachee, and want to know how to evaluate a coach, don’t miss this episode! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover how coaching evolved as a profession. Learn how coaching is making a difference in the lives of professionals. Understand how you can evaluate your coach.

Executive Presence! A quality that leaders aspire to build but struggle to explain explicitly. The term encapsulates several characteristics that need to be developed over time to become an exceptional leader that people aspire to follow. What entails the meaning of the term? How to cultivate it? Is it intrinsic, or can it be developed? We know you have multiple queries, and we have all answered by today’s expert on Executive Presence, Ms. Shital Kakkar Mehra. Shital Kakkar Mehra is the Leading Executive Presence Coach for CEOs. She is the author of the books: “Business Etiquette” and “Executive Presence: The P.O.I.S.E Formula for Leadership.” Shital is also a co-founder of an organisation called Katalyst for underprivileged girls. She is also the founder of GoBarefoot, a networking platform for development professionals.

Urban farming has been around for decades. Now, it's becoming more popular as people are realizing the need to reduce food miles and the environmental impact of raising animals, and the use of fertilizers and pesticides. While it sounds great in theory, the reality of farming in urban areas is not as easy. As this episode will show, you will find there are a number of challenges faced by urban farmers. Vincent Wei, Co-Founder, Archisen, Singapore-based Agritech Co, focussed on Urban Farming, talks to us about urban farming in depth. Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Learn about different forms of urban farming. Learn how technology is changing urban farming. Understand the challenges of urban farming.

As one climbs the corporate ladder and reaches executive positions, coaching becomes more paramount for self-awareness, driving transformations, and facing critical challenges. Besides, executive coaching also helps the one in the race to reach the desired positions. How does one promote one’s career? What are the challenges that one faces as one climbs the ladder? We have your answers covered in today’s discussion with a leading executive coach, Amii Barnard Bahn. Amii Barnard Bahn is the founder of Barnard-Bahn Coaching and Consulting. She is recognised as a top coach for legal and compliance executives. Amii is also a contributor to Harvard Business Review and a Fellow of Harvard Institute Coaching. Amii talks about her motivation to become a coach after she felt she has accomplished her dreams of being in the C-Suite.