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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. In today’s episode of TBCY, we are extremely delighted to have Maggie Chan Jones with us. She is the founder of Tenshey, Inc., which is a female-founded, tech-enabled startup with a mission to advance gender diversity and leadership development through executive coaching. About Maggie Chan Jones, Founder, Tenshey Inc, Author, Decoding Sponsorship I am a seasoned C-level executive specializing in marketing, business transformation, and technology. I am also an entrepreneur, and the Founder and CEO of Tenshey, Inc., a startup with a mission to advance gender diversity and leadership development through executive coaching. I am an author of a book titled ‘Decoding Sponsorship’. If you’re interested in the topic of diversity, equity, inclusion, and challenges of the minorities in the corporate world, don’t miss this episode!

Leadership is an important function that enables an organisation (business, government, charitable, etc.) to focus its energies and resources on the common accomplishment of the organisational goals. The people in an organisation 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." Mahan Tavakoli is the CEO of Strategic Leadership Ventures and hosts a podcast, “Partnering Leadership”. Mahan starts the discussion with if leaders are born or made. While giving reasoning, he explains how people with initial capability fail to build on it, and thus, leadership can be developed over time.

The issue of racism has been an issue since the beginning of time. We have seen racism against people from different backgrounds. No matter how much time passes the issue of racism is still a major issue for many people. Racism against black people is still prevalent today. Black people are often targets of discrimination and violence in many countries. Why aren't black people able to escape this form of racism? And what is the impact it has on society? Shereen Daniels, Founder, and MD, HR Rewired talks to us about the issue in depth. About Shereen Daniels, Founder and MD, HR Rewired Shereen is the Founder and Managing Director of HR rewired and Chair of the African Diaspora Economic Inclusion Foundation. An advocate for anti-racism in business, and with two decades of international HR leadership experience, Shereen’s firm champions racial equity in the workplace. HR rewired is a niche consultancy that partners with companies who are ready to tackle and challenge the ongoing race for equality.

Leaders, as we know, are supposed to lead the teams, enabling them to efficiently work towards the goals. It is important to understand for the leader that it is not about himself/herself. Great leadership is about service to others. Here comes the concept of selfless leadership, where the leaders need to understand the true meaning of their power, which is to ensure the benefits of the people who follow them. Today, we discuss the subject in detail with our guest, who specialises in self-leadership coaching. We also talk about the importance of coaching in this respect. Katrijn Van Oudheusden is a coach, and she is an author of a book titled, “Selfless Leadership”. Katrijn gives four key insights enabling her coaches to self evaluate themselves: We are not the doer, decider, and controller of our life, but we are being lived. We cannot be limited by our egos. We are new in every moment. We are not separate from each other as human beings. We are naturally in service to others

There's a lot of buzz about setback leadership and how setbacks in work or in life can actually be used as a means to achieving success and growth. The concept of setback leadership is not new. The only thing that is new is that we are now calling it setback leadership. The setback is nothing but failure or a setback. Why is it important to look at a setback as an opportunity? Srijata Bhatnagar, Setback Leadership Champion, Author, and Global Speaker is going to help you identify why it is so important to look at a setback as an opportunity. About Srijata Bhatnagar, Setback Leadership Champion, Author, Global Speaker I am passionate about championing Setback Leadership. Through my speeches, masterclasses, workshops, consulting work, and coaching, I have inspired more than 45,000 business leaders in six countries to turn their setbacks into successes. My driving belief and philosophy is — that setbacks are awesome, and you must embrace them for exponential growth and success. Having faced several setbacks myself, I know the power of inspired action. If you’re interested in the challenges of women in the corporate world, don’t miss this episode!

With the entire world using the Internet for their work, digital marketing plays an important role in reaching the right audience. The right use of social media platforms enables businesses to reach their target audience and increase their sales and profits. Today, we discuss the same, however, in the context of coaches who work in educating coaching people in a leadership role. How can they showcase their services to potential clients? We have your answers covered in today's episode of The Brand Called You. Desiree Jane Montejo is the digital marketing expert for coaches and consultants. She is the founder of eMaillennials Digital Marketing Services. Desiree talks about her work of how she helps her client in different areas of digital marketing like copywriting, email marketing, lead generation, and digital marketing strategies. She talks about the importance of sharing daily value posts and edutainment content on your network, as it attracts the right people and ideal clients. She discusses the challenges like procrastination and clarity.

It's not just schools that need improvement. There is a lot of focus on how to fix schools, but what about real life? The world is changing, and education needs to change with it. That's why VERSO is looking to create a new type of international school that provides students with a real-world experience of the future economy they will operate in. About Cameron Fox, Founding Head, VERSO, An International School in Thailand Cameron is the Founding Head at VERSO, a newly opened international school situated on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand. Located close to Suvarnabhumi International Airport, VERSO’s futuristic campus with its looped buildings and state-of-the-art facilities is the largest school site in the Bangkok Metropolitan area and offers students and faculty a dynamic, and inspiring learning environment. About VERSO In a groundbreaking partnership with IDEO, the world’s leading design and innovation organization, VERSO is an international school inspired by the future and designed for its context.

With our lives depending more and more on technology, AI has pushed the boundaries, simulating human reasoning in AI systems. It has raised the efforts of human resources, going against the fear that it might make them obsolete. But, how can AI be used for the larger goof of humankind instead of just focusing on business interests? Today, we discuss the same on how a UN Summit, AI for Good, works to collaborate to leverage AI to achieve sustainable development goals. Fred Werner is the Head of Strategic Engagement at the United Nations ITU. He is also the executive producer of AI for Good Global Summit. Fred explains the meaning of ITU, which is the United Nations Specialised agency for information and communication technology. He talks about the organisation's three key activities: Allocate and harmonise radio spectrum Develop International Standards on Telecommunications and information communication technologies Capacity Building by helping developing countries.

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. Air Marshal Anil Khosla, Former Vice Chief of Air Staff, Indian Air Force, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, 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, Marshal Anil 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 Air Marshal Anil’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.

Starting a business requires a lot of effort and commitment. It’s important to know what's involved and if you're suited to business and self-employment. We recommend you take some time to critically evaluate yourself and the challenges of owning a business. See if you're ready to start a business with Vijay Gupta, Co-Founder, and CEO of Think Future Technologies Pvt Ltd who shares his wisdom with us today. About Vijay Gupta, Co-Founder, and CEO, Think Future Technologies Pvt Ltd Vijay Gupta is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of Think Future Technologies Pvt. Ltd. responsible for Product development as a service, rendering services to more than 100 clients in the USA, Israel, and India by leveraging the potential of 350+ employees and in return driving operational excellence and customer delight for all the stakeholders.

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 award-winning writer, Felix Cheong, who talks about his view of relating with the readers. About Felix Cheong, Author of 22 Books, Lyricist Felix Cheong is the author of 22 books across different genres, including poetry, short stories, flash fiction, and children’s picture books. As a lyricist, Felix has collaborated with musicians such as Beverly Morata, Jonathan Shin, Tan Yuting, and Chen Zhangyi. He has been nominated for the prestigious Frank O’Connor Award and the Singapore Literature Prize.

In today’s fast-paced world, our physical and mental well-being is always at stake. In a rush to achieve all the to-do lists of life, we often take our fitness for granted. However, as we age, the negative impact of our carelessness starts showing its ugly face. Hence, it is important to be cognizant of one’s health and work towards maintaining it. But how do we identify what works the best for us? What diet and nutrition do we follow? We have your answers covered in today's episode with a leading entrepreneur of the fitness world who tailors the workout regimes for women. She discusses the concept of well-being at great length. Brigitta Békési is the CEO and founder of an international fitness brand, called Beautyrobic. She is also a  founder of several other companies and an author. Brigitta shares her views on how people have become more fitness conscious after the pandemic. She talks about several mental issues that came out during the pandemic, awakening people to concentrate on their well-being.

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. Aniisu K Verghese, Global communication leader, Personal branding advocate, Speaker & Author, talks to us about internal communication and personal branding. About Aniisu K Verghese, Global communication leader, Personal branding advocate, Speaker & Author Aniisu is a global communication leader.  He's a personal branding advocate.  He is a speaker and the author of a book titled  Internal Communications - Insights, Practices, and Models. He was awarded by the PR Council of India as one of their hall of fame winners. If you’re interested in internal communication, and personal branding, don’t miss this episode!

Cloud technology has become an indispensable part of our lives  personally and professionally. It has become unimaginable to live  without it. It has enabled businesses to run efficiently. However, with  each new technology comes its share of challenges. With the rise of  privacy and security reasons, different countries are coming up with  policies to tackle the issues. How does cloud co-exist with such  policies?  We answer your questions in today’s episode with the  technology and cloud expert, Mr. Debdeep Sengupta.  Debdeep Sengupta is the president and Chief Revenue Officer of Cloud 4C  Services. He has contributed to transforming the legacy software  business, SAP, into cloud marketing. Today, he discusses the  indispensability of the cloud and its co-existence with the privacy and  security policies coming up.   Debdeep talks about the impact of cloud and calls it a consumption  model.  He acknowledges the concerns that come with technology. He calls out the  concerns of data, security, privacy, and politics.

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 Sangeeta Shankaran Sumesh, CFO turned Business & Leadership Coach, Author. About Sangeeta Shankaran Sumesh, CFO turned Business & Leadership Coach, Author Sangeeta is a CFO turned Business and Leadership Coach. She is the author of four books. She calls herself Gain Enabler. Sangeeta contributes as a Business & Leadership Coach by enabling high performance and enhancing financial growth. Sangeeta is a Chartered Accountant, Management Accountant & completed executive education from Harvard Business School. 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!

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 Speaker, Author, Adventurer, Educator, and Entrepreneur, Erik Seversen to talk about his experience of starting a business. [00:35] About Erik Seversen, Speaker, Author, Adventurer, Educator, Entrepreneur Eric is an author, adventurer, and educator entrepreneur. He is the author of the book titled: Ordinary to Extraordinary. With over ten years of experience teaching at the university level and over ten years in business, helping people turn knowledge into action and get results is his mission. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, and the challenges of the business world, don’t miss this episode!

David Stern, German-born American Figurative Painter David is an internationally renowned figurative artist. His works are now seen in the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. David came to Germany to New York in 1994. Jamie Daley, Owner and Principal Designer of J Concepts Jamie is now in Paris. She is an American and she has left in 2014. She has been flourishing in Europe. Bob Bragar, American Born Immigration Attorney Bob Bragar was a very successful immigration attorney working in Swank Law Firm in New York. He moved to the Netherlands in 1994.

Millennials and GenZ's, as we know, have a different mindset than the older generation when it comes to their expectations from work and life. They are constantly on the lookout for larger meaning from their work and life, and want to have a life outside of work. This requires an understanding of different skills needed in varied areas of life. Today, we discuss the importance of such holistic development, along with tips on how to scale one’s business and life. Anirudh Narayan is the founder of Masterlife and Growth Spartan. He is also an author of “Scale Smart: How to Get your First 1,000 Customers in India.” Masterlife focuses on holistic upskilling in different areas of life, whereas Growthspartan is a marketing firm enabling organisations to scale up. Anirudh talks about his venture, Masterlife, which he started to focus on skills for the mind and better life quality. He describes the meaning of holistic growth, “Unfortunately, success is tied around one or two things like money or getting married. However, holistic life means having balance in mental health, physical health, and relationships.”

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. Today we have Ken van ierlant, Managing Director & Digital Strategist at FutureXL. About Ken van ierlant, Managing Director & Digital Strategist at FutureXL Seasoned and experienced Digital Strategy Director/ CDO/ CIO/IT Strategist & Program manager with 35 years of practical experience in Business Transformations & Turn Around programs with a strong digital component as a CIO/CDO/CEO or senior IT executive. Gives lectures around the globe on the theme "The exchange between Digital transformation & IT transitions with new economics and architectures” If you’re interested in the future of technology, challenges of the digital world, and predictions for the digital world, don’t miss this episode!

Coaching, as we know, is quite popular in today’s management world. However, what is important to understand is the different kinds of coaching and their individual needs and benefits for an organisation. Executive coaching is important for leadership roles and people in executive positions to tap their potential for better results and efficiency. Today, we discuss the meaning and importance of the same. Rolf Pfeiffer is the managing partner of Bernotat and Cie, based in Germany. He is also a part of executive and team mentoring. Rolf talks about his interest in executive coaching, which developed as he saw its benefits in his previous workplace. He explains the meaning of executive coaching, which is an attempt of helping individuals with their responsibilities. He defines it as, “A process that helps someone to fulfill their true potential, to grow and have more effectiveness.”

For those of us who are not yet familiar with the concept of the blockchain, it is a digital entity that records a transaction or a series of transactions for a given product or service. This is a very convenient concept for many companies and industries as it eliminates the need for a centralized company or organization to handle the transactions. It provides a decentralized environment for companies to operate their business and can be applied to almost any industry. Mohamed Taysir, CEO and Co-Founder of Singularity Finance talks about the same in detail. Mohamed Taysir is the CEO and Co-Founder of Singularity Finance. He is also the Head of Business Development for Flare Network. Lecturer, the Speaker, certified Blockchain Instructor & Solutions Architect, Business Strategist, Futurist, Technologist, Angel Investor, and an Entrepreneur. Singularity Finance is a new Fintech, that is tackling Financial Inclusion and Sustainable Development with new and innovative solutions. We focus on serving not just unbanked people but unbanked businesses as well. With singularity, our focus was to create a platform that can cater to users' needs as well as their wants in the future. If you’re interested in the future of blockchains, challenges of the data privacy, don’t miss this episode!

Starting a business requires a lot of effort and commitment. It’s important to know what's involved and if you're suited to business and self-employment. We recommend you take some time to critically evaluate yourself and the challenges of owning a business. See if you're ready to start a business. Today we have Shilpa Ajwani, CEO of Unomantra Shilpa is a seasoned professional with a solid reputation for providing transformative leadership for over 25 years to global Consumer & Lifestyle brands. Shilpa Ajwani is the Founder and CEO of Unomantra. Shilpa is a seasoned professional with a solid reputation for providing transformative leadership for over 25 years to global Consumer & Lifestyle brands. She was also nominated as the CEO of the Year by the Economic Times. Unomantra is a Business Strategy Consulting Firm that enables Consumer and Lifestyle Businesses such as Beauty & Personal Care, Food & Beverages, Health & Wellness, and Home & Living to grow faster based on a unique approach called “PURPOSITIONING “. It offers consulting services for creating Go to market strategies, Brand Strategies, Organization & Leadership strategies, Business Transformation as well as “idea to scale up” strategies for Startups.

It is the world of services today. Providing an excellent and differentiating service makes an organisation stand apart in the market today. Unless thought is put into making oneself unique in the sector, it amounts to the same, and there is no mechanism to pull the maximum customers. The idea is to identify a key point one wants to focus on and attract the target customers accordingly. Well, why and how to do it? We have all your answers covered in today’s conversation with the leading educator for uplifting services, Mr. Ron Kaufman. Ron Kaufman is a leading educator for the world’s uplifting service, performance, and building service cultures. He is an author of a bestseller, “Uplifting Service: The Proven Path to Delighting Your Customers, Colleagues and Everyone Else You Meet”.

The term “futurist” most commonly refers to people who attempt to understand the future (sometimes called trend analysis) such as authors, consultants, thinkers, organizational leaders, and others who engage in interdisciplinary and systems thinking to advise private and public organizations. Today we have Richard Hames, Founder, and ED, Centre for the Future. About Richard Hames, Founder, and ED, Centre for the Future Richard Hames is the Founder and Executive Director of the Centre for the Future. He is the Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science. Richard was accurately predicting the impact of the climate crisis on business from as early as 1987. He correctly anticipated the circumstances that led to the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff in Brazil. He is described as one of the smartest people on the planet. If you’re interested in the future of technology, challenges of the digital world, and predictions for the digital world, don’t miss this episode!

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 a healer with us,  Helen Chapman, Founder, of Vibralite Healing. At age 50, Helen Chapman was a financial consultant with hundreds of clients. Her specialties were family wealth management and insurance for business owners. She’s established a teachable system, combining her expertise in adult education and coaching so that anyone can learn to channel and experience Vibralite’s healing potential for themselves within just two hours. If you’re interested in the high dimensional healing, the challenges of the healers, and the power of energies around us, don’t miss this episode!

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, Ekaterina Walter. About Ekaterina Walter, WSJ Bestselling Author, Speaker, Marketing Innovator Ekaterina Walter is the Senior Director, Marketing of ZincFive, Inc. Ekaterina Walter is a globally recognized business and marketing innovator, international speaker, and author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Think Like Zuck (2013) and coauthor of The Power of Visual Storytelling (2015) and The Laws of Brand Storytelling (2018). If you’re interested in Brand Building, challenges of the same, and brand relevance, don’t miss this episode!

Jewelry designing is the art of decorating jewelry or an object for aesthetic or fashion purposes. Jewelry designers are in high demand today, but there are only a few who are fantastic at what they do. A good jewelry designer not only shows his passion for the art of designing jewelry but also follows the latest trends and styles. Today we have an award-winning jewelry designer, a diamond painter, a professor, a speaker, and a community builder, Reena Ahluwalia. Reena is an award-winning jewelry designer, a diamond painter, a professor, a speaker, and a community builder. She graduated from the National Institute of Fashion Technology in India. She created a diamond tiara for her royal highness, Kate Middleton. She created the inaugural collection for Rio Tinto Bunder Mine, where diamonds were found 100 years after the fabled Indian Golconda Mines depleted. If you’re interested in the future of jewelry designing, the challenges of a jewelry designer, and want to know about some iconic designs, don’t miss this episode!

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. She has won multiple awards. We are pleased to welcome Linda Mcloughlin, Founder, LeadershipWorks International, Member, ICF Global Board. Linda is the Founder and Director of LeadershipWorks International. She was awarded the prestigious “Coach of the Year 2017” and “Mentor Coach of the Year” honors by ICF Ireland. LeadershipWorks specializes in customized organization and leadership development programs leveraging a coaching mindset and toolkit. LeadershipWorks offers globally International Coaching Federation (ICF) approved programs in Arabic and English both virtually and in person. All LeadershipWorks associates are trained and experienced ICF coaches. 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!

Parenting is one of the most challenging things that a person can ever do. However, there are some parents out there who take it lightly and don't really put in the same effort that they should. This can result in kids who aren't as knowledgeable or social as they could be. Parenting doesn't have to be hard, though. Lina Ashar, Co-Founder, Korroboree, Online School is giving some tips on how you can make sure that your kids get the best education possible. About Lina Ashar, Co-Founder, Korroboree, Online School Lina Ashar is the Co-Founder of Korroboree which is an online school, focusing on self-discovery and self-mastery. She is the Founder Emeritus of Kangaroo Kids & Billabong High International Schools. She is also a happiness advocate. If you’re interested in the future of education, challenges of the students, and how technology is changing education system, don’t miss this episode!

Starting a small business is hard, but starting a business as a woman is even harder. Women are less likely to have access to the same capital as their male peers. They also face more scrutiny, especially when it comes to online businesses. This episode is to help empower women entrepreneurs. Amit Jain, Co-Founder, Mitti Ke Rang – A Social Venture for women through eCommerce, will tell you the stories of women who have been successful in running a small business. Amit Jain is the Co-Founder of a social venture called Mitti Ke Rang, which is working towards generating livelihood for women through an e-commerce platform. Amit is also a budget traveler. He has 80+ cities for 17,500 INR. His mission is to cover K2K & A2B - Kanyakumari to Kashmir & Arunachal to Bombay 6147 km as a Digital Nomad. If you’re interested in the future of the social sector, want to make an impact in the world, and empower women, don’t miss this episode!

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. Jim Poisant is the Secretary-General of The World Information Technology and Services Alliance. He has been at WITSA since 2006. He was the Founding Director of the Business Seminar division at The Walt Disney Company. Furthermore, he is also the author of Creating and Sustaining a Superior Customer Service Organization. If you’re interested in the future of technology, challenges of the digital world, and predictions for the digital world, don’t miss this episode! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover Jim Poisant’s predictions for the digital world. Learn how to become a better manager. Understand dos and don’ts of Customer Services.

People rarely discuss what productivity really means. In the traditional sense, productivity is about maximizing outputs, increasing profits, or both. But in the modern sense, when we say “productivity,” we often mean “personal productivity.” Personal productive is ultimately about achieving goals. David Allen talks to us about personal productivity methodology that redefines how you approach your life and work. David Allen is a Productivity Coach in the U.S. He is recognized as the World’s Most Influential Thinkers on Productivity. He has earned titles like Personal Productivity Guru. He has also presented at TEDx events. He is the author of Getting Things Done. Getting Things Done is a global training and consulting company that specializes in organizational and personal productivity. If you’re trying to clear your head, want to know how to manage time effectively, and be productive in your life, don’t miss this episode! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover why ‘following passion’ is overrated. Learn how to clear your head to be present in the moment. Understand how important it is to take a break.

When you’re in love – true love – you will absolutely feel that this person completes you and makes you the happiest when you are together. Once you find this person, never let them go! Everyone talks about falling in love, but the real challenge is staying in love. In this busy time, people often forget about their partner and stop feeling close to each other. Today we have, Tal Zlotnitsky, Founder and CEO, Our.Love Company, A love, and relationship wellness tech company who talks to us about LOVE. Have you ever heard of 7 critical words of LOVE! Tal elaborates those words for us to understand love completely. If you’re interested in LOVE, want to spice up your romantic relationship, and understand your partner well, don’t miss this episode! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover 7 Critical words to understand LOVE. Learn how to keep your relationship healthy. Understand how an app can help you and your partner feel closer.

We know, just working in a job or one source of income is difficult to make us stay afloat in the world. Especially, with business owners, the source of income may be their business activity, but the source of wealth is investments. However, it is not easy as it sounds. One needs a proper understanding of the financial market. Here comes the role of financial analysts, who can enable one to invest in the right stocks and generate wealth. Today, we bring to you an engaging conversation with a financial analyst, who takes us through the intricacies and importance of financial planning. Andrew Stotz is the CEO of A Stotz Investment Research. He is also a co-founder of Coffee Works. Andrew shares the scope of his work into three key categories: Helping people with their financial and accounting business Managing money and advising people on how to invest Valuing companies. Andrew shares how an entrepreneur is always focussed on selling products and services without focusing on accounting and bookkeeping.

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, 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, Kunal Mutha is here with us who will reason the cause and explain why this lifestyle is towards sustainability and a better world. Kunal Mutha, a passionate promoter of plant-based products, talks on a plethora of topics regarding the market and business around the world of veganism and vegetarians. If you’re interested in the lifestyle of a vegan and want to know more about Ironman Triathlon, don’t miss this episode!

Human Resources, as a business function, plays a prime role in the success of a business as it manages the most important element of any business, i.e., human beings. The role of HR has evolved from being just a  support system to a C-level executive partnership, owing to the fast-paced changing work environments. With younger leadership and flexible work demands, the task of HR is no longer related to just finding the talent. They play a key role in establishing the culture of an organisation. Today, we discuss the journey of the evolving role of HR. Abhijit Bhaduri is the CEO of Abhijit Bhaduri & Associates, a boutique consulting firm. He is an executive coach and one of the most widely followed HR leaders on LinkedIn. Abhijit throws light on the role of HR that manages three key dimensions: work, worker, and workplace. He shares his views on the hugely redefined way of functioning post the pandemic.

Starting a business requires a lot of effort and commitment. It’s important to know what's involved and if you're suited to business and self-employment. We recommend you take some time to critically evaluate yourself and the challenges of owning a business. See if you're ready to start a business. Today we have Mahavir Sharma, a serial entrepreneur who is part of umpteen businesses and social organizations and exudes a passion for angel investing, leadership, and mentoring. About Mahavir Sharma, Past Chairman, TiE Global Board of Trustees Past Chair of TiE Global Board of Trustees for the year 2020, past Vice-Chair for the year 2019, and Trustee for the past 8 years (2011-14, 2017-2020) Chairman, Carpet Export Promotion Council, the apex body of the Handmade carpet industry in India under the aegis of The Textile Ministry, GOI. From 2017-19. If you’re interested in building a business, the challenges of starting a new business, and the importance of having a partner, don’t miss this episode!

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 not 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, Mike Moll. Mike Moll is the founder of Market Me Consulting, a marketing organisation helping businesses with their strategy building and marketing activities. Mike works to enable the companies to choose their strong points and focus on those, instead of doing everything and losing their focus. Tune in to listen to an engaging conversation.

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. Judith Katz, Co-Owner, The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group, Author is here to explain these terms in detail. Judith brings over 4 decades of experience focusing on culture change to create higher-performing, inclusive organizations that leverage diversity. She is the author of 6 books and is widely recognized for her contributions to the field. If you’re interested in diversity, equity, as well as inclusion, don’t miss this episode!

We often hear about the importance of IQ and EQ. But how often do we wonder about one’s CQ? CQ stands for creative quotient, an important parameter for any innovation. CQ plays an equally important role in building an organisation as IQ and EQ do. But as we grow old and tend to become slaves to processes, we keep losing our creative abilities. What are the attributes that make one creative? How does one build it? Why is it important? In today's conversation with an innovation specialist, Mr. Andrew Grant, we answer your questions. Andrew Grant is the founder and director of Tirian, an organisation specialising in building innovative leadership and culture. An innovation and transformation specialist, Andrew Grant is also a co-author of two books on innovation and creativity. He talks about creative intelligence, which, unlike IQ and EQ, is a very fluid thing to measure. He describes creativity as bringing two unrelated things together to make something better.

Anu is the founder and CEO of India leaders for social sector ILSS. She is a founding member of Ashoka University. She is the earlier founding Deputy Dean of the Young India Fellowship. Not only that, but she has worked earlier for American Express and TNT. I've had, six career transitions from the corporate to where I am today, including a stint being a stay-at-home mom which was also a career in itself. Careers are no longer ladders, they're like jungle gyms you sort of find your way in this world. India Leaders for Social Sector (ILSS) is a learning and development organization that aims to build capacity and leadership talent in the Indian social sector.

As Indians, we are exposed to a diversity of cultures from our childhood. We grow up to respect and interact with different cultures respectfully. With globalisation, the global cultures have come to work together, and it is critical to learn to understand the behaviour patterns of different cultures for a successful culmination of the projects at hand. Our today’s guest delves into the importance of learning how to work in a cross-cultural environment. Nitin Govila is the Global Senior Vice President with Serge Ferrari, a construction business. He is a cross-cultural expert and a certified meditation trainer. In today’s episode, he shares the benefits that come with working across cultures. Nitin talks about his global journey, which he initiated after taking a leap of faith by quitting his job. He moved to France to pursue an MBA and shares his perspective-changing experiences.

Studying abroad is one of the most powerful ways to advance academically, improve your resume, and connect with the world (and yourself) on a deeper level. Rahul Subramaniam, MD, Athena Education talks to us about helping students to become best versions of themselves and getting admissions in top universities around the world. Vision of Athena Education- Athena’s vision is simple: We want to work with the most promising Indian high-school students and mentor them to obtain admission into the world’s best universities, and to become the best versions of themselves in the process. We believe in holistic coaching, which embraces both depth and breadth, science and the humanities, and encourages students not only to deepen their theoretical knowledge, but also to apply that knowledge to address practical issues confronting society, both locally and globally. If you’re interested in studying overseas, learning about education, and want to become the best version of yourself, don’t miss this episode!

In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, we discuss the aspects of weaving engaging content, ranging from written stories to conducting conversational events. We will also discuss the diverse roles that we play in society. Our guest of the day is an exceptionally great media professional who also uses his talent and time in contributing back to society. Michael Switow is the founder of Switow Media. He dons several hats. He is a writer, producer, editor, and emcee. Also, as a media coach, he helps people bring out their hidden stories. Michael Switow is also an active anti-poverty campaigner. Tune in to listen to the stories of this multi-faceted personality. Michael talks about the work that Switow Media is doing in producing engaging content. He shares how in live events, the audience dozes off because of the lack of thought that went into preparing the content. He also talks about his role as a media coach.

After more than four decades of displacement, Afghan refugees constitute one of the largest protracted refugee situations in the world. There are nearly 6 million Afghans who have been forcibly displaced from their homes. Of those, 3.5 million are displaced within Afghanistan; 2.6 million are Afghan refugees living in other countries. We have Narges Meraj, Refugee from Afghanistan, Contract specialist, Lyondellbasel, with us to share her story as a refugee from Afghanistan. “I was born in Afghanistan in 1991, in the middle of the Civil War. It was not safe to stay in Afghanistan. Many people were leaving, and it was already 13-14 years later after the Soviet Invasion, so we left for Pakistan. We lived there for a year and then decided to move further away. Afghan people who had the means fled the country. My parents decided to move to Moscow as refugees for five years. But due to racism, we had to leave.” If you’re interested in understanding the hardships of refugees living in camps, don’t miss this episode!

India is the second-largest populated country in the world. Yet, sex is considered to be taboo. A practice, that is a part of every human being, is supposed to be discussed only behind closed doors or with medical professionals. Pleasure is mostly considered to be a sin by many. However, what one fails to realize is how it might boost relationships. Also, the tight scrutiny over it leads to several crimes. Today, we discuss the issue with our guest, who is the founder of an adult web store. Raj Armani is the co-founder and chief operating officer of Besharam, an adult web store, and adult wellness brand. Besharam is a Hindi word that translates to “shameless” in English. Raj Armani has worked in fashion, advertising, food and beverage, and telecom industry before starting his entrepreneurial journey.

The Women, Peace, and Security (“WPS”) agenda was formally initiated by the landmark UN Security Council Resolution 1325 (2000), which was adopted on 31 October 2000.4UNSCR 1325 affirmed the important role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in peace-building initiatives. Salwa Sahloul is the International Expert in the Agenda of Women, Peace, and Security. Salwa Sahloul, born in Tunisia on November 07, 1978, is a Head of Mission in the Head of the Government. She worked in the Ministry of National Defence and Ministry of Women’s Affairs. She is an International Coach and an expert on women, peace, and security. In September 2019 during the 47th General Assembly of the United Nations in New York, she was selected among the 20 first Women Mediators of« The Global Alliance of Regional Networks of Women Mediators”.

Teamwork is essential for the success of any business organisation. Only when all the teams come together, respecting the value system and culture, does an organisation see success. However, every team has people with varied ideas and motivations. They need to be on the same page with everyone else for the successful execution of a project. However, if they feel lost or need guidance, a powerful tool of systemic team coaching comes to the rescue. Today. We discuss the importance of the same with a leading systemic coach, Ave Peetri. Ave Peetri is an ICC Professional Certified Coach and a certified Systemic Team Coach, enabling the teams to collaborate to work for greater and better results. She has handled the marketing of Coca-Cola in different positions for more than 9 years. Ave talks about the importance of working in a team and, thus, explains the meaning of systemic team coaching. Ave compares the importance of relying on coaching for objective guidance. She feels that unintentional biases of a family member often come in while coaching. She further lays down several parameters for judging if a coach is working for a person or not, emphasizing objectivity as the most critical.

Human Resources, we know, plays a key role in the growth and sustainability of an organization. It is no longer concerned with just finding the right candidate for a job role. They are responsible for curating and establishing an organization’s culture. Employees form the base of any organization, and if they do not follow a culture of a company, it won’t grow. Managing the manpower of the company, is thus, very important. Today, we discuss how HR, today, is no longer just a support system but a chief operation. Purvi Sheth is a second-generation entrepreneur and CEO of Shilputsi Consultants, a strategic HR consulting space in India. The boutique firm has contributed a talent base in top global and Indian companies. Purvi talks about the three broad services that Shliputsi offers: HR Advisory: helping companies strategize HR, put processes in place, and execute the strategies Leadership development: focus on coaching Talent Acquisition: help companies find the right talent from various industries at the senior level, board level, and mid-senior level.

Who doesn’t want to grab a quick burger after a hectic day? No time to wait for an elaborate meal? Well, you always have a burger. But missing Indian flavour food? Miss no more, as you have the Indian flavours fused in a quick burger meal with Wat-A-Burger, a made-in-India burger chain. Captain Rajat Jaiswal is the cofounder of Wat-a-Burger, an Indian burger chain. We know you would be wondering, why are we introducing him as a captain. Our guest for the day is also a senior commander in a leading airline in India. Today, we discuss how he is soaring high in his entrepreneurial journey. Captain Jaiswal started a burger business as he saw a considerable gap in the fast-food segment in India. His business chain, “Wat-a-Burger”, is an easy-to-make, spread, establish, and replicable model. Captain Jaiswal acknowledges the perks that come with the airline business, however, always had a dream of starting something on his own.