The Brand Called You

In this episode, Ashutosh Garg converses with Martin Glynn, a corporate director, and the former President and CEO of HSBC Bank USA. Martin is the chairman of the Public Sector Investment Board (PSP Investments) and is a director of Husky Energy Inc., Sun Life Financial Inc. Martin Holds a BA from Carleton University and an MBA from the University of British Columbia.  Martin shares with us the three key milestones in his illustrious professional life. The corporate leader analyzes the changes the banking sector has been undergoing in the past three decades. He talks about the digital revolution in banking and explains how it will reduce the number of bank branches. Later in the episode, Martin talks about the future of cashless economy and digital payment options. He explains how COVID-19 has caused a shift towards people adopting cashless payments. Martin talks about the core values he upholds and defines the qualities that make a CEO successful. He opines about how the millennials and Gen-Z are transforming finance and banking. The corporate director explains what he looks for before accepting a board position and talks about the level of transparency required while serving on boards. Martin shares with us his definition of success. Before concluding, he advises aspiring bankers. Tune in to find more! Follow us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/followtbcy/ Twitter - http://twitter.com/followtbcy/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/followtbcy/ YouTube - http://youtube.com/followtbcy

In this episode, Ashutosh Garg converses with Aline Dobbie, Former Travel Editor- India Link Magazine, and a reputed author. Aline is a recipient of the Pride of India Gold Award. She has published four books about India. Aline shares with us the three key milestones in her life. As someone who has spent a lot of time in India, Aline talks about the different time periods of the country. She explains how India has been growing, slowly but steadily. Aline narrates the interesting story of meeting Rajiv Gandhi on a flight. Aline elaborates on the necessity of India becoming a permanent member of the UN Security Council. “India must be resolute”, says Aline, who has written four books from her understanding of India. She opines on how to make the India-China relationship better. Aline talks about her receiving the Pride of India Gold Award and ‘Art and Culture Award’. Before concluding,  Aline shares with us her learnings from failures in life. Tune in to find more! Follow us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/followtbcy/ Twitter - http://twitter.com/followtbcy/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/followtbcy/ YouTube - http://youtube.com/followtbcy

“You can’t run the world based upon the rules that have been developed historically. You have to create an evolving consciousness which is around participation and trust.”- Dr. Royston FludeIn this episode, Ashutosh Garg converses with Dr. Royston Flude, an eclectic polymath and Former Governor, British Association for Counsel. Royston does research in Educational Theory, Community Psychology, and Mathematical Physics.Dr. Royston talks about the three key milestones in his life. He explains what ‘polymath’ is and emphasizes the importance of multi-faceted thinking. Through practice, one can become a polymath and Dr. Royston explains how. He elaborates on facilitating life-changing movements and spiritual understanding.Dr. Royston then discusses mental health and certain aspects of human behavior. He explains effective ways to deal with failure. Later in the episode, he talks about a multi-intelligent approach to address complex and wicked problems.Dr. Royston explains combining commercial, academic, and philanthropic insights to bring illumination of change. In the last section of the episode, Dr. Royston talks about success and spiritual discovery.Tune in to find more.Follow us onFacebook - http://facebook.com/followtbcy/Twitter - http://twitter.com/followtbcy/Instagram - http://instagram.com/followtbcy/YouTube - http://youtube.com/followtbcy

“When a woman realizes how worthy she is, there is a light that goes on in her and that light spreads in others and her own potential.” - Aekta Kapoor  Today on our podcast we have a writer, journalist, editor, feminist, and much more, Aekta Kapoor, in a spirited conversation with our host Ashutosh Garg. Aekta is the Founder of eShe magazine, she is also a lifestyle journalist. She has worked for many major newspapers, online and in print as well. She is also an author. In the interview, Aekta talks to us about her work for the Indo-Pak summit, she emphasizes the need for a peace summit where the youth and women from both countries are involved. She suggests different ways of having a peaceful relationship with our neighbor Pakistan. Known for her feminist comments, Aekta talks to us about some of her controversial comments. She shares her opinion on marriages in our country, she tells us that women are prettified and beautified in our country and are reduced to bodily functions after she’s married and we as a society, have accepted that. She emphasizes the need to give more power and agency to women in our society. Aekta then talks to us about her book, “Hundred Paths” which she tells us is about her spiritual journey and how she was able to find God and divine inspiration in daily activities. A Buddhist and a motivational speaker, Aekta’s journey is an inspiration for every woman out there. Tune in to find more! Follow us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/followtbcy/ Twitter - http://twitter.com/followtbcy/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/followtbcy/ YouTube - http://youtube.com/followtbcy

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You, we have with us a leader from the social sector, Liby Johnson in conversation with our host Ashutosh Garg. Liby is the Executive Director of Gram Vikas, a community development not for profit organization. He is also an expert at entrepreneurship promotion for the UNDP. In the interview, Liby tells us about Gram Vikas and the work done by them. Gram Vikas is a 42-year-old organization, started by a group of university students. The same students who helped set up relief camps for people who fought the war in Bangladesh and the survivors in the cyclone of Odisha. Gram Vikas was started by them to improve the mobilizing of the Adivasi community, building their capabilities, strengthening community institutions, and helping them lead a dignified life. Gram Vikas has achieved so much throughout the years, from proper sanitation to freshwater in the communities, they have also helped the community get proper education and training. Liby then shares some of his great learnings while working so closely with the rural communities. He tells us that his whole worldview has shifted from doing such work. The work done by Liby and Gram Vikas is commendable and necessary for the growth of our country. Tune in to find more! Follow us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/followtbcy/ Twitter - http://twitter.com/followtbcy/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/followtbcy/ YouTube - http://youtube.com/followtbcy

Today on our podcast, we have a millennial and a very successful entrepreneur, Rushabh Vora in conversation with our host Ashutosh Garg. Rushabh is the Co-founder of a real estate development company called SILA and he’s here to share his journey with us. Apart from being an entrepreneur, Rushabh is also a sports enthusiast and has played squash internationally for India. In the interview, Rushabh tells us about his company SILA and how it has expanded over 75 cities all over India, from Leh Ladakh to the South to the North-Eastern parts of the country. He discusses in detail the current real estate market in India and how SILA is changing the real estate business in the country. He gives his insights into the changes in the market after the pandemic. Rushabh tells us that transparency, honesty, and proactiveness is the key to be successful for any business. He also enlightens us on the pricing of commercial and residential real estate after the pandemic was hit. In the final section, Rushabh advises young startup entrepreneurs from his own experience. Tune in to find more! Follow us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/followtbcy/ Twitter - http://twitter.com/followtbcy/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/followtbcy/ YouTube - http://youtube.com/followtbcy

“For me, success is really about what is the difference that you are making and what is the long-term change that comes with it.”- Sudhanshu Sarronwala In this episode, Ashutosh Garg converses with Sudhanshu Sarronwala, Chief Impact Officer at ‘INFARM’. Sudhanshu is a  business, sustainability, and communications global executive with Board and senior-level leadership experience at high profile, international organizations. He is a strategic visionary who has predicted and helped further systemic change (digital music, satellite television, mass social campaigning, online streaming) and positions organizations to take advantage of that change. Sudhanshu, in the past, has worked with Star TV, WWF, and has been a part of the revolutionary ‘Earth Hour’. In the first section of the episode, Sudhanshu shares with us the three key milestones in his life. He elaborates on what goes into building brands like WWF and Earth Hour. Sudhanshu then proceeds to talk about Earth Hour and how it operates as an open-source brand. The visionary analyzes how digital branding is changing the outlook of open-source brands. The role of millennials in the popularization of open-source brands is later discussed. The focus of the conversation then shifts to INFARM, a company that aims to develop vertical farms, thus revolutionizing farming and food production. In the section that follows, Sudhanshu shares with us his definition of success. Lastly, he talks about the failures in his life which made him who he is today. Tune in to find more! Follow us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/followtbcy/ Twitter - http://twitter.com/followtbcy/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/followtbcy/ YouTube - http://youtube.com/followtbcy

“No matter where you are at in your life, you need to have a backup plan.”- Sule Kutlay Gandur In this episode, Ashutosh Garg converses with Sule Kutlay Gandur, an international executive coach, strategic consultant, and keynote speaker, based in Istanbul and Paris. Sule is a graduate of Columbia University’s master’s level coaching program. She is a renowned ‘resilience at work’ practitioner. Sule shares with us the three key milestones in her life. The experienced coach opines about why coaching is becoming increasingly relevant in the corporate world. She puts forward the differences between a coach and a mentor. Later, Sule reveals who, in the corporate world, should look for a coach and for how long should an association seek coaching. Sule puts forward a methodology to evaluate the quality of a coach. In the section that follows, the focus of the conversation shifts to ‘resilience at work’. Sule defines resilience and elaborates on its role in the workplace. The coach gives us lessons about how to build resilience and ameliorate negativities in the workplace. Sule describes the qualities a good CEO possesses. Towards the end of the conversation, Sule shares her learnings from the biggest failures in her life. Follow us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/followtbcy/ Twitter - http://twitter.com/followtbcy/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/followtbcy/ YouTube - http://youtube.com/followtbcy

“A large enterprise can never work if you don’t have a good team. And it is not just about a good team, but they should have a clarity of purpose as well as the right empowerment to hit the right button.”- Ajay Kumar Pandey In this episode, Ashutosh Garg engages in a conversation with Ajay Kumar Pandey, an Independent Board Director and Former CEO & Transformational Leader, ICT. Ajay is a senior corporate professional who has served on the board of NELCO. Ajay, in the first section, reminisces about the three most significant milestones in his life. The corporate professional talks about the contribution he made to the reconstruction of telecommunication in South Africa. Ajay shares his experience working as the CEO of the Prime Minister’s ‘Gift City Gujarat’. He describes briefly the promising project and the PM’s aspiration of bringing back talent overseas to India. Later, he proceeds to talk about smart cities in general and their unique infrastructure. As someone who manages a project as big as the Gift City, Ajay opines on the magnitude of effort that goes into managing a large enterprise. The corporate leader then defines his leadership style of empowering people to deliver what they can deliver in a pragmatic way. Ajay defines his leadership style and the core values he believes in. He elucidates what he looks for before accepting a board position and talks about his role as a board director. In the next section, Ajay defines success from his perspective and shares with us his sources of inspiration. Before concluding, Ajay advises young individuals who are starting their corporate journey. Follow us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/followtbcy/ Twitter - http://twitter.com/followtbcy/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/followtbcy/ YouTube - http://youtube.com/followtbcy

“No matter where you are at in your life, you need to have a backup plan.”- Sule Kutlay Gandur In this episode, Ashutosh Garg converses with Sule Kutlay Gandur, an international executive coach, strategic consultant, and keynote speaker, based in Istanbul and Paris. Sule is a graduate of Columbia University’s master’s level coaching program. She is a renowned ‘resilience at work’ practitioner. Sule shares with us the three key milestones in her life. The experienced coach opines about why coaching is becoming increasingly relevant in the corporate world. She puts forward the differences between a coach and a mentor. Later, Sule reveals who, in the corporate world, should look for a coach and for how long should an association seek coaching. Sule puts forward a methodology to evaluate the quality of a coach. In the section that follows, the focus of the conversation shifts to ‘resilience at work’. Sule defines resilience and elaborates on its role in the workplace. The coach gives us lessons about how to build resilience and ameliorate negativities in the workplace. Sule describes the qualities a good CEO possesses. Towards the end of the conversation, Sule shares her learnings from the biggest failures in her life. Follow us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/followtbcy/ Twitter - http://twitter.com/followtbcy/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/followtbcy/ YouTube - http://youtube.com/followtbcy

In this episode, Ashutosh Garg converses with Priyanka Mathur, the founder, and CEO of MediPocket. Priyanka’s vision is to redefine healthcare by providing affordable and on-demand care for everyone regardless of their insurance or socio and economic status. She is a healthcare visionary who believes that cost and time matters in order to achieve adherence and efficient treatment. Priyanka shares with us the three key milestones of her life. The healthcare visionary talks about MediPocket, her venture in healthcare. She attempts to define the phrase ‘taking control over one’s health’. Later in the episode, Priyanka elucidates how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are being implemented in her healthcare business; a unique but effective combination. Priyanka foresees how the advent of modern technology will change the future of healthcare. In the section that follows, Priyanka talks about her role working as a volunteer to develop rural education in India. She shares her experience teaching entrepreneurship to the entrepreneurs of tomorrow. In the section that follows, Priyanka talks about the core values ingrained in her business and defines her interpretation of success. The multifaceted professional shares with us the biggest learnings from her failures. Before concluding, Priyanka advises the aspiring medical professionals. Follow us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/followtbcy/ Twitter - http://twitter.com/followtbcy/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/followtbcy/ YouTube - http://youtube.com/followtbcy

Today on our podcast, we have with us a celebrated author Milan Vohra in conversation with our host Ashutosh Garg. Milan has authored three books titled, The Love Asana, Tick-tock, we’re 30 and, Our Song. She’s the first Indian author to write for Mills and Boons. In her own words, Milan juggles advertising and fiction. In the interview, she tells us about the three key milestones in her life. Coming from a corporate background, Milan’s life was changed forever when she won a short story competition and she’s never looked back. She tells us that honesty, patience, and authenticity make a good writer. She then shares her writing style with us and tells us that she likes to write only when inspired, like so many of us. When asked about what success meant to her she shares a moving incident with us and tells us that the positive impact she has on her readers is a success for her. She advises young people to get enough sleep and stay healthy. She also asks them to stand up for themselves and not wait for someone else to do it for them. Tune in to listen to this interesting interview. Tune in for more! Follow us on Facebook - http://facebook.com/followtbcy/ Twitter - http://twitter.com/followtbcy/ Instagram - http://instagram.com/followtbcy/ YouTube - http://youtube.com/followtbcy

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In this episode, Ashutosh Garg engages in a vibrant conversation with Pawan Gadia, CEO, Ferns, and Petals. Pawan shares his experience starting to work when he was just 16. He shares the inspiring story of the humble beginnings of his journey. He talks about his ironic transition from the steel industry to the flower industry. He analyzes the dynamics of the flower business.

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