Send us a textGurcharan Das, the esteemed Indian author and former CEO of Procter & Gamble India, shares his inspiring journey from being "Nahi Kumar" to a celebrated writer and public intellectual. His story is filled with pivotal moments, shaped by his parents' contrasting influences and the profound lessons of humility taught by a guru in his childhood. From his educational pursuits at Harvard University to his transition from engineering to literature, Gurcharan's journey underscores the essence of following one's true calling. We explore how these experiences have become the backbone of his diverse career, reflecting on the personal insights that have guided him along the way.Our conversation with Gurcharan takes a philosophical turn as we explore the art of making a life rather than just making a living. As a classical liberal and a proponent of India's economic reforms, he provides a unique perspective on balancing career ambitions with personal fulfillment. Through stories like Kamble's rise from security guard to role model, Gurcharan emphasizes the importance of finding purpose in work. He offers wisdom on the impact of economic policies on youth opportunities and shares how mentorship and family advice have shaped his life decisions. We also dive into the profound concept of Nishkam Karma and the importance of discipline in creative endeavors.The episode wraps up with a compelling discussion about India's industrial potential and the need for economic reforms. Gurcharan argues for an industrial revolution in India, highlighting successful models like the Apple iPhone assembly to demonstrate the potential for job creation and economic growth. By examining the significance of labor-intensive sectors, he advocates for reforms that could enhance competitiveness and attract global manufacturing leaders. As we conclude, Gurcharan leaves us with an inspiring message to live with personal freedom and aspiration, encouraging listeners to find happiness in their work and live an examined life. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Send us a textWhat happens when you're orphaned at 15 but determined to climb the corporate ladder against all odds? Join us as Mike Handcock, chairman of Circle of Excellence Group, shares his inspiring story of resilience and triumph. From being the General Manager of Sales and Marketing at New Zealand's largest financial services company to taking the plunge into entrepreneurship, Mike's journey is a masterclass in self-accountability and seizing life's opportunities.Mike opens up about transitioning from corporate life to becoming an entrepreneur, highlighting the importance of self-reliance and resilience. Learn how his early challenges fortified his adaptability and conviction, enabling him to navigate various roles from musician to corporate leader, and finally, a mentor to many. He offers a striking contrast between his real-world experiences and today's overprotective societal norms, arguing for the strength built through facing adversity head-on.Discover the essence of conscious leadership as Mike shares fascinating insights from ancient wisdom and modern challenges. Explore the three E's of conscious leadership: Energy, Environment, and Enterprise, and find out how these principles can lead to a more purposeful and impactful life. With compelling stories of entrepreneurs turning visionary ideas into thriving ventures, Mike offers practical advice and timeless wisdom that promise to inspire and empower. Don't miss this enlightening episode that harmonizes the lessons of history with the demands of modern leadership. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Send us a textCurious about how to build a team that not only excels but also brings diverse perspectives to the table? Join us as we sit down with Luis Miranda, a visionary who champions the power of inclusion for everyone, not just persons with disabilities. Discover his insights on how diverse teams foster innovation, avoid echo chambers, and drive business success. We also touch on the key elements of effective leadership, where passion and commitment often outweigh high salaries, and how a strong vision paired with the right team can achieve remarkable outcomes.Shifting gears, Luis opens up about the transformative role of public policy in shaping economic growth and reducing poverty. Drawing from his extensive experience, he shares riveting examples of how policy changes, like the creation of private sector banks and infrastructure equity funds, can uplift entire communities. Learn about the collaborative efforts needed between the market, civil society, and government to create an environment ripe for entrepreneurial success and self-sufficiency. For those interested in public policy careers, Luis offers valuable insights into educational programs that can equip you with the skills needed to make a meaningful impact.But the episode doesn't end there. Luis enriches our conversation with personal stories and life lessons that have shaped his journey. From the importance of mastering local languages for effective community engagement to maintaining physical fitness and adopting a purpose-driven approach, his experiences are both enlightening and inspiring. He also shares his thoughts on living a regret-free life, urging us to connect with loved ones and appreciate the richness of our experiences. With poignant book recommendations and suggestions for future influential guests, this episode promises a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to help you live a more impactful life. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Send us a textEver wondered how hosting the Olympics can transform a city? Join us as we sit down with Sarah Lewis, who played a pivotal role in the London 2012 Olympic Games bid. Sarah's wealth of experience with international sporting events brings to light the profound impacts on cities like Barcelona, Sydney, and London. From urban regeneration to economic boosts and community building, her personal anecdotes and insights illuminate the true power of sports. Listen in as Sarah shares captivating stories from Romania, Lebanon, and Turkey, demonstrating how sports can breathe new life into regions and foster tourism.In our deep dive into the potential of India hosting the 2036 Olympics, Sarah helps us uncover both the immense benefits and the challenges of such an ambitious endeavor. By reflecting on the successes and lessons from past Olympic cities, we discuss what it takes to harness the global unity and economic growth that come with hosting the Games. Plus, don't miss Sarah's favorite skiing destinations and amusing encounters with sporting legends from the London 2012 bid process. This episode is a celebration of sports as a unifying, revitalizing force for communities worldwide. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Send us a textUnlock the secrets of hands-on learning and personal branding with renowned brand consultant Harish Bijoor! Ever wondered what it takes to rise from a management trainee to a senior product manager at Hindustan Unilever Limited? In this episode, Harish shares his unique philosophy of "being the worm," advocating for deep, grassroots-level engagement before stepping into advisory roles. Get ready to hear fascinating anecdotes from his early career, selling products in narrow city gullies, and how these experiences paved the way for his illustrious journey.Our conversation takes a deep dive into the importance of maintaining a consistent and authentic personal brand. Harish opens up about a significant marketing failure that profoundly shaped his approach to brand management, emphasizing the value of setbacks as learning opportunities. We also touch on the critical role of mental health in the workplace and the necessity of having supportive mentors. With candid insights and personal reflections—including his passion for Cafe Coffee Day and admiration for its founder, VG Siddhartha—this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to build a meaningful and successful career. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Send us a textUnlock the secrets to a balanced and fulfilling life with Dr. Mohit in our latest episode! Learn how to master stress management, self-care routines, and inner balance directly from his wisdom and daily practices. Dr. Mohit takes us through his morning rituals of meditation and physical exercise, revealing how these foundational activities prepare the mind and body for optimal productivity. Discover the power of taking short breaks and maintaining a high-frequency state of consciousness to enhance decision-making and overall well-being.Ever wondered how your thoughts shape your environment? Dr. Mohit uses the Titanic metaphor to illustrate the impact of negative influences on our mental space. We dive into the significance of consciously choosing what we allow into our minds, from social media to everyday conversations. By exploring real-life scenarios, we highlight the profound effect of radiating positive energy and the ripple effect it can create in our collective environment. This episode inspires you to be proactive in cultivating a positivity-rich atmosphere around you.Witness the transformative potential of positive thinking and manifestation through Dr. Mohit's compelling personal stories. Hear about his triumphs over academic and health challenges with the aid of Raja Yoga meditation. Learn how simple appreciation exercises can heal and strengthen relationships, and gain insights into integrating spiritual practices into your daily life. Dr. Mohit elaborates on the importance of consuming sattvic food, practicing gratitude, and the art of consciously designing your thoughts for a successful and abundant life. Join us for an episode that promises to transform your mindset and unlock your potential. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Send us a textEver wondered what it takes to challenge the status quo and embrace opportunities? Join us on this episode of "Inspire Someone Today" as we chat with Luis Miranda, an extraordinary dot connector and trailblazer who transitioned from a low-paying job at Citibank India to co-founding the Indian School of Public Policy. Listen as Luis shares his insights on the power of taking risks and trusting one's capabilities, inspired by his time at Chicago Booth and the guidance of mentors like Deepak Parikh. His journey is a testament to how seizing unexpected opportunities can lead to remarkable success.Luis's story is both inspiring and educational, offering listeners a unique perspective on navigating career paths and embracing uncertainties. From his early days at HDFC Bank and HSBC to breaking ground in private equity with Chrys Capital, Luis emphasizes the importance of confidence and resilience. He reflects on pivotal moments influenced by Richard Feynman's thought-provoking questions, and how focusing on performance rather than pedigree can carve out a successful career path. His meticulous approach to managing multiple roles using tools like Google Calendar is a practical takeaway for anyone juggling numerous commitments.The episode also delves into the nitty-gritty of startup execution, strategy, and the pitfalls of bureaucracy. Drawing from his extensive experience, Luis highlights the critical aspects of execution, financial management, and risk mitigation. He argues for the value of sharing financial success and the dangers of excessive bureaucracy, even in small organizations. Through engaging anecdotes and valuable lessons, Luis's narrative underscores the importance of innovative thinking, perseverance, and not being overly concerned with others' opinions. Tune in for a masterclass in entrepreneurship and learn how to make a meaningful impact in any field. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how an aspiring footballer ends up representing Great Britain in alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics? Join us as we sit down with Sarah Lewis, a former Olympian and esteemed international sports leader, to uncover her extraordinary journey. Sarah shares how her father's unwavering support and an apprenticeship at a local ski shop played pivotal roles in her career, offering a unique blend of personal triumphs and professional insights. She emphasizes the lifelong benefits of sports, including discipline, focus, and stepping out of one's comfort zone.Hear firsthand from Sarah about the essential skills athletes develop and how these translate into formidable qualities in sports leadership. From resilience and teamwork to mental toughness and time management, we explore the attributes that make athletes excel both on and off the field. Sarah provides a fascinating look at the transition from elite athlete to sports administrator, highlighting the motivations and objectives that drive such career paths. Her perspective on the importance of health and exercise for maintaining physical and mental well-being is both enlightening and inspiring.Finally, Sarah delves into the evolving landscape of sports technology and administration. Discover how advancements like video analysis and real-time result tracking have revolutionized athlete management and the fan experience. The episode rounds off with a compelling discussion on the economic implications of hosting the Olympics and the potential for India to welcome the Games. Don’t miss this captivating conversation with Sarah Lewis, packed with profound insights and life lessons from the world of sports. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Send us a Text Message.What if you could find true happiness beyond the success of your career? Join us for an enriching conversation with Dr. Mohit Gupta, a distinguished cardiologist and motivational speaker, who recounts his significant journey through the harrowing experience of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis. Dr. Gupta shares not only the physical and emotional struggles he faced but also how this health crisis reshaped his entire perspective on life. He emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and urges us to reflect on the simplicity of life, encouraging a shift away from materialistic pursuits. This episode challenges you to reconsider your priorities and seek genuine contentment.In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of positive thinking and manifestation. Discover how your thoughts and beliefs can shape your reality, with Dr. Gupta explaining the concept of neuroplasticity and the importance of reprogramming the subconscious mind through practices like gratitude, positive affirmations, and visualization. We also discuss practical techniques such as shock therapy and consistency to create lasting change. By adopting a mindset of self-belief and optimism, you can not only heal but thrive. Tune in to learn actionable steps to transform your life and achieve true success both internally and externally. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Send us a Text Message.Ever dreamed of flying high and achieving your childhood ambitions? Walt Morgan did just that, transforming his kindergarten dream of becoming a helicopter pilot into reality through dedicated military service. In this episode of Inspire Someone Today, we welcome Walt, a retired US Navy commander and professional integral coach, who shares his inspiring journey from an eager young officer to a seasoned serviceman. His story is a profound exploration of balancing self and service, illustrating how his vision evolved over the years, especially after his retirement. Walt’s reflections offer a compelling narrative on the power of dreams, duty, and personal growth.Walt’s experiences are a treasure trove of leadership lessons, particularly his impactful encounter with Chief Swigert. Despite the hierarchical difference, Chief Swigert's mentorship was pivotal in shaping Walt's understanding of true leadership. As Walt transitioned from military service to academia as a professor at the University of Colorado, and later to corporate healthcare, his approach to leadership evolved significantly. These varied roles, infused with emotional and spiritual growth, have profoundly influenced his methods in coaching and personal development, emphasizing the importance of upholding standards and supporting one another.Get ready to explore the transformative journey of integral coaching with Walt, as he shares practical strategies to manage energy and prevent burnout. He draws a fascinating parallel between helicopter flight and the coaching process, emphasizing how overcoming discomfort can lead to a more controlled and powerful life. Discover the use of metaphors in coaching, resilience practices, and invaluable advice for continuous growth. From energizing daily routines to the wisdom of historical figures, Walt’s insights are sure to inspire and empower anyone on their path to personal transformation. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Send us a Text Message.What if a simple idea during COVID could blossom into a thriving community of inspiration and resilience? Join me, Srikanth, as we celebrate four amazing years of Inspire Someone Today! In this heartfelt episode, I express my deepest gratitude to you, our dedicated listeners, whose support and enthusiasm have turned this podcast into a beacon of hope. Together, we've navigated through challenging times and emerged stronger, sharing stories of triumph and courage. This episode is a celebration of our collective journey and a reminder of the incredible power of community. Over the past year, we've explored a myriad of impactful themes that resonate deeply in our fast-changing world. From the importance of building strong, supportive communities and navigating career transitions in an AI-driven landscape, to embracing sustainability, we’ve covered it all. Notable guests like AI expert Lorana Davis and sustainability advocate Joshua Spodek have shared invaluable insights and innovative solutions. Reflect on these enriching conversations and help us spread the word about Inspire Someone Today. Share your favorite episodes, leave reviews, and connect with us on social media to keep the ripple of inspiration going strong. Thank you for being an integral part of this journey! Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Send us a Text Message.Unlock the keys to personal transformation and leadership success with Rahul Sharma, a mindset coach, entrepreneur, and author of "Habits for Miracles." Discover how Rahul's journey from Ujjain, India, to the dynamic environment of Washington DC shaped his professional path, guided by invaluable advice from his father. Rahul's candid reflections on his early challenges, from being rejected by PhD programs to finding his calling in Organization Development, offer a deeply inspiring narrative of resilience and growth. This episode promises to leave you motivated and equipped with actionable insights for your career and personal development.Rahul demystifies the concept of Miracles through his unique acronym: Mind Talk, Ideation, Reading, Analyzation, Calmness, Listening, Exercise, and Silence. Each habit is a stepping stone to a healthier, more positive life, and Rahul shares how you can tailor these habits to fit your individual needs. His experiences, enriched by mentorship from leaders in India and the US, provide a valuable blueprint for personal growth and becoming an effective leader. Learn how these habits and principles can transform the way you approach challenges and opportunities in your life.This episode also explores practical strategies for mid-managers stepping into leadership roles. Rahul's advice on communication, empathy, and accountability is essential for building trust and inspiring teams. He shares three key strategies for career development: recognizing your peak productivity hours, maintaining a curious mindset, and seeking mentorship. Rahul emphasizes the importance of gratitude and positivity, encouraging listeners to integrate these powerful principles into their daily routines. This conversation with Rahul Sharma is a treasure trove of wisdom, aimed at empowering you to achieve greater success and fulfillment in your professional and personal life. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Send us a Text Message.What if you could boost your performance and extend your career by simply focusing on fitness and mental resilience? Our latest episode features John Gloster, a world-renowned sports physiotherapist and sports scientist, who has been a monumental influence on Indian cricket for nearly two decades. John shares his journey from Australia to India, revealing the principles he upholds in treating athletes and his experiences working with legends like Ganguly, Tendulkar, and Dhoni. He talks about his academic background, professional beginnings, and how living in Mumbai shaped his outlook on sports therapy and the dynamics of cricket in India.John takes us through the evolution of cricket fitness culture, providing insights from his time at the Australian Institute of Sport, various sports bodies in Australia, and Surrey County Cricket Club in England. He recounts his role in building Bangladesh's cricket team's medical support services and his impactful transition to Indian cricket in 2004. John discusses the importance of durability and longevity in sports, the transformative rise of T20 cricket and the IPL, and how technology like wearable devices has revolutionized modern training. By comparing the physical demands of T20 cricket with other sports, John offers unique perspectives on enhancing player performance and fostering teamwork in cricket.Managing pressure in high-stakes games, the intersection of corporate performance and athletic recovery protocols, and essential fitness tips are just a few of the rich topics we explore. John emphasizes the need for a supportive environment, both physically and emotionally, and shares his philosophy on mental resilience, inspired by the late Shane Warne. We also touch on the significant role of experienced players and mental conditioning coaches in creating a positive atmosphere. John leaves us with a powerful message: true inspiration and change come from discovering and sharing our unique gifts for the greater good, aiming to drive systemic, large-scale change in Indian sports and beyond. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Send us a Text Message.How does one thrive in a male-dominated industry while balancing creativity with financial acumen? Join us for an intimate conversation with Malavika Harita, a stalwart in the advertising world with over four decades of experience. Malavika takes you through her humble beginnings at IIM Bangalore to becoming a pioneer in the shifting landscape of advertising, from traditional media to data-driven mechanisms. Discover her wisdom on the challenges and triumphs of navigating a career in a male-dominated field, and the evolving nature of creativity in an increasingly transactional industry.Malavika doesn’t just stop at professional achievements; she opens up about her personal journey, including her battle with cancer. Hear how she adopted project management techniques to manage her treatment and leaned on family support to stay resilient. Her story is a touching testament to the power of positivity and meticulous planning in overcoming life's unexpected hurdles. Malavika's insights will inspire you to approach challenges with strength and find beauty in adversity, reflecting on her deeply personal and transformational experience of embracing the Japanese concept of Ikigai.Finally, immerse yourself in Malavika's sage advice on leadership, the significance of mentorship, and the essence of maintaining personal and professional balance. Whether you're an aspiring young professional or a seasoned executive, Malavika’s recommendations on influential books and her emphasis on personal branding will provide you with invaluable lessons. Tune in to gain a broader perspective on life, work, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Send us a Text Message.Joshua Spodek is a sustainability advocate whose transition from physics to eco-consciousness has been nothing short of inspirational. Together, we recount the small steps and giant leaps we've taken to live in harmony with our planet, from savoring the pure taste of nature's bounty to understanding the profound impact of our everyday choices on the world around us.Have you ever felt the weight of environmental issues bearing down on you, leaving you in despair over where to even begin making a difference? Joshua's Spodek Method might be the lifeline you've been searching for. It's a conversation-based strategy that ignites joy and intrinsic motivation by reconnecting us with our most powerful nature-related experiences. The method's beauty is transforming those cherished memories into actionable, sustainable habits. As Joshua shares his evolution from resistance to resilience, you'll discover the emotional tools needed to stay committed to your green goals and the immense support from a community of like-minded individuals.Our relationship with the environment is a tapestry rich with personal growth and societal implications. This episode weaves together narratives of foraging in the urban wild, challenging conventional wisdom through literature, and drawing inspiration from figures like Muhammad Ali who stood unwaveringly for their values. We'll also guide you through a selection of must-read books, including Joshua's "Sustainability Simplified," that will deepen your understanding and fuel your passion for environmental stewardship. Join us for an enlightening exploration that promises to reshape how you perceive sustainability and leadership in the quest for a greener, more fulfilling existence.Connect with Joshua:  LinkedIn | Email | WebsiteDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - June 21’24 Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Send us a Text Message.Embarking on a global journey has never been more enlightening than with Lorna Davis by our side—her vibrant tales from the corporate world reveal how businesses can thrive by adopting sustainable and socially responsible practices. Gracing us with her presence, Lorna draws from a kaleidoscope of international experiences to illuminate the path for leaders and companies eager to make a positive mark on the planet. Traversing from her South African roots to the transformative landscapes of China, she unveils the intricate dance between personal fulfillment and professional triumph across continents, and how these experiences shaped her commitment to a better future.As we wade through the complexities of human-centric business leadership, Lorna lifts the veil on the emotional core of organizational success. It's a profound shift from conventional managerial styles, where love and empathy prove to be the linchpins of a thriving workspace. This episode is a deep dive into B Corporations and the ripple effect of the B Impact Assessment, with Lorna sharing her first-hand experience at Danone. She points out that the sustainability journey is not a solitary road, but one of camaraderie, learning from the strides of pioneers like Patagonia and fostering an ecosystem of mutual growth and accountability.Concluding our conversation on a personal note, Lorna opens up about her own steps towards a sustainable lifestyle, offering sage advice to her future self and tips for those ready to embrace an eco-conscious existence. From the simplicity of community agriculture to the complexities of fashion consumption, every choice we make carves our impact on the environment. As we wrap up this inspiring session, I urge you to carry these insights into your daily lives. Feel free to connect with me for a deeper engagement on these topics—it's only through shared knowledge and passion that we can hope to inspire change for a brighter tomorrow. Keep the inspiration alive and join me, Srikanth, in sparking conversations that matter. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

When you walk away from a lucrative finance career to chase a dream of teaching, you're bound to have a story worth sharing. Deepak Swaroop's transformative journey from the corporate grind to the dynamic world of education is exactly that—a tale of passion, purpose, and the power of a second act. His candid confessions of initial doubt and the illuminating moments leading to his career pivot serve as the heart of our latest episode. Through Deepak's eyes, we traverse the landscape of change, from rekindling a love for learning to embracing the unpredictability of a high school classroom.Our conversation with Deepak is a revealing look at the stark contrasts between the corporate and educational fields. Imagine swapping your team of analysts for a room full of inquisitive teens, and trading boardroom debates for navigating the digital savviness of Generation Z. Deepak doesn't just share the adjustments and surprises that come with such a drastic shift; he also dives into the importance of being a guiding light for students in an age where AI and technology are omnipresent. Teachers, he argues, must be adaptable and committed to lifelong learning—attributes he himself embodies as he shapes the minds of the future.The episode draws to a close with Deepak imparting wisdom on the broader implications of chasing a fulfilling second career. He addresses the soul-searching questions many grapple with: When is it time to transition from monetary success to making an impact? How do spirituality and self-reflection feed into these life-altering decisions? Deepak's journey is punctuated with practical advice on financial planning for such a leap, providing a blueprint for listeners contemplating their career transformations. If you're seeking insights on personal growth, the courage to follow your convictions, and the keys to unlocking a fulfilling path, allow Deepak's reflections to be your guide. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Embark on an intimate exploration with Ira, the visionary founder of Udanta Consulting, as she recounts her remarkable transition from Kazakhstan to the bustling heart of India. Our latest episode uncovers her profound experiences with disabilities and mental health, and how these challenges have fueled her groundbreaking work in philanthropy. Witness the evolution of a fearless leader, whose immersion in India's cultural mosaic has given rise to a career dedicated to social impact, leaving us awestruck by her passionate embrace of change and community betterment.The episode doesn't just spotlight one trailblazer; it also celebrates the tenacity of Ashoka Fellows, those incredible social entrepreneurs who have forged their paths, transforming communities with their ingenious solutions. Hear firsthand accounts from my encounters with these individuals at a pivotal conference, where their stories resonated with determination and creative resilience. The collective forces of these visionaries are crafting an inclusive future, inspiring all of us to recognize the potential within ourselves to contribute to a more equitable society.Lastly, we take a closer look at the significance of networking and participation for amplifying social change. From Shanti Raghavan's work with Enable India, which champions inclusivity, to the cultivation of 'civic muscles' in our youth, this conversation dives into strategies that empower individuals and communities alike. We leave you with insights into personal growth, the fine art of networking, and the delicate balance of self-care that can bolster one's ability to make a lasting impact. Join us for this enriching dialogue that promises to fuel your passion for change and arm you with the wisdom to forge ahead on your own journey of social entrepreneurship. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Discover the transformative power of lifelong learning as we traverse the remarkable narrative of Jaspreet Bindra, the Tech Whisperer who went from a quizzing whiz to a venerated voice in technology. In his tale, we uncover the essence of "flipping the donut" – a metaphor that advocates for the supremacy of learning over earning, a principle that shone as Jaspreet transitioned from a corporate titan to a curator of knowledge. His candid reflections on the hardships and rewards of a storied career punctuate our conversation, offering a wealth of wisdom for those embarking on a similar path of continuous education and growth.As we tackle the mesmerizing world of artificial intelligence, Jaspreet guides us through the labyrinth of tech hype versus reality. This episode peels back the layers of AI's storied past and its seismic influence on present-day life, with a spotlight on the breakthrough platform, ChatGPT. Our dialogue spirals into a 'perfect storm' discussion, examining AI's rapid adoption and its power to reshape the fabric of our society. We also muse over the human element in an AI-driven future, where our innate curiosity and the democratization of programming stand as bastions of our human identity.Our journey with Jaspreet culminates in a sobering exploration of the ethical ramifications of AI, particularly the rise of deepfakes and their potential to sway global democracies. We probe the necessity of societal and educational reforms to confront these challenges, underpinning the dialogue with a call to action for collective awareness and responsibility. As we wrap up our enthralling discussion, Jaspreet imparts sage advice for the ethically curious and underlines the importance of making learning an indispensable part of our daily lives to stay afloat in the swirling tides of AI innovation. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Embark on a voyage of true transformation with Charul, the trailblazing co-founder and managing partner of Matiti Group, as we mark International Women's Day. Her story isn't just one of success; it's a tapestry of trials, triumphs, and the relentless pursuit of authenticity. From the quaint lanes of Kanpur to the bustling boardrooms across the globe, Charul's narrative is a masterclass in nurturing resilience and embracing one's roots to cultivate a life of purpose and passion. As we converse, she unveils the pivotal moments of her journey, how cultural diversity became her ally and the tough choices that paved her path to leadership and entrepreneurship.Life's tumult can either buffet us into oblivion or forge us in its fiery crucible. Charul chose the latter, revealing the art of weathering life's most daunting storms with grace and awareness. She discusses the value of having anchors in life, the spiritual awakening that guided her through her darkest hours, and the life-changing encounter with her spiritual guru, Mithridhavashreeji. Her story is a beacon for anyone navigating their own choppy waters, proving that the quest for guidance and the courage to face the unknown are the cornerstones of personal evolution and resilience.Finally, Charul's journey culminates in a powerful message that blends spiritual enrichment with the duty of giving back. Breaking taboos, she addresses the unique hurdles women encounter and how staying true to oneself is the key to breaking ceilings. Her insights on micro-experiments for self-management and the vital role of kindness in our shared human experience are not just uplifting, they're actionable. Whether it's the recommendation of life-altering reads or the recounting of her own venture into authorship, Charul's story is an anthem for anyone longing to leave a meaningful imprint on the world. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

When the sky beckons, who answers the call? Captain Shalmalee Joshi did, with a flourish that's nothing short of inspiring. From the wide-eyed wonder of her first ascent to the stratosphere, to the seasoned gaze from the left seat of a commercial airliner, Shalmanlee's tale is a clarion call to the curious and bold. Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month, embarking on a journey that charts not just the flight path of an extraordinary pilot, but also the silent strength and unwavering resolve that propelled her ascent in a traditionally male-dominated field.A cockpit isn't built in a day, and neither is a captain's career. Shalmalee walks us through the minutiae of molding a pilot's path, from the foundational education right up to the adrenaline rush of takeoff as a commanding officer. But it's not all smooth sailing, or flying, for that matter. She peels back the curtain on the realities of the profession—addressing the myths of glamour, underscoring the unyielding commitment to safety, and highlighting the indispensable role of familial support. It's a narrative that intertwines the elegance of aviation with a raw look at the rigors and joy that co-pilot a life aloft.As we bid adieu, our conversation with Shalmalee culminates with a heartfelt salute to her and all who dare to dream, this Women's Day. Her insights are a treasure trove for anyone yearning to navigate the turbulences of a challenging career with grace and resilience, and for those simply seeking the spark that ignites a passion. We sign off, hearts full and spirits buoyant, eager to escort our listeners to the next chapter of inspiration on "Inspire Someone Today." Keep your eyes on the skies and your heart open to the endless possibilities that life presents. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

When life throws curveballs, how do you catch them and throw a home run? That's exactly what Neeha, a first-generation lawyer with diverse life experiences, teaches us in our latest episode. Walking us through the meandering path of her career, she shares the profound impact her father and his associate, the late Mr. Arun Jaitley, had on her choice to pursue law. Neeha's remarkable resilience shines as she recounts taking over her father's business and battling her health issues, proving that life's most unexpected moments can become our greatest teachers.Experience a masterclass in personal development as Neha introduces her holistic approach to self-improvement, comprising the three A's—awareness, acceptance, and allowing—and the three M's—movement, music, and meditation. She emphasizes the importance of balance in life's primary and secondary plates, highlighting the crucial, yet often overlooked, aspects of self-love and intentional happiness. For our women listeners in the legal field or those curious about breaking glass ceilings, Neha discusses the challenges, the power of mentorship, and the importance of owning one's skillset in a dynamic environment. Join us for a conversation that motivates and equips you with the strategies to handle the rigors of high-profile legal battles and beyond.Quotes:We are tested with what we can deal withFail from a place of awarenessBe so good that they can’t ignore youWebsite: https://www.integrativenutrition.com/Do not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Mar 22’24 Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Embark on a journey with the extraordinary Archana Muthappa, whose vibrant tapestry of careers breaks the mold of traditional paths and ignites a passion for embracing life's vast opportunities. From the adrenaline-fueled world of rally driving to the finesse of drone piloting, Archana's story celebrates curiosity and courage. As she shares her evolution across different realms, including a heartfelt return to her roots in mental health counseling, we uncover the true essence of showing up in life, undeterred by the shadows of judgment or fear of failure.In the heart of our conversation lies the essence of emotional resilience, a timely narrative that navigates the labyrinth of personal and organizational identities through the lens of the Satyam scandal. Archana's reflections on the crisis unearth potent lessons in integrity and the resilience of the human spirit. We also dissect the complexities of mental health in the workplace, challenging the superficial band-aids often applied by organizations and advocating for a more genuine, action-led approach to support, especially for those navigating the intricate period of their twenties.As we wrap up this enriching dialogue, Archana bestows invaluable strategies for career success and the art of building genuine connections. She advocates for gender equality, the significant sway of mentorship, and the transformative power of simple, intentional acts of communication. Each anecdote and insight, from the importance of listening to the joy of historical fiction, weaves into the larger narrative of Archana's life - an inspiring mosaic of experiences that motivate us all to take small steps towards a more nurturing and connected community, in our workplaces and beyond. Join us for an episode that mirrors the diversity and vibrancy of Archana's life adventures. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Unlock the secrets of harmonizing academics and play in our 108th episode with Saumil Majmudar and Vijay Krishnamurthy, as they share the blueprint from their new book designed to revolutionize children's playtime. By weaving personal experience with in-depth research, our guests challenge the false dichotomy between study and sports, presenting a toolkit for educators, parents, and leaders to champion a well-rounded approach to child development. Their insights reveal how a playful learning environment is not only possible but essential for nurturing the next generation.This episode is a treasure trove of strategies and heartfelt advice for anyone invested in the future of our children. Saumil and Vijay, with their combined expertise, cover the gamut from the subtle influences of modern life on play to the profound impacts of integrating sports within educational curriculums. Their collaborative wisdom offers a clear pathway for turning single-use play spaces into community hubs of growth and exploration, ensuring that every child receives the invaluable benefits of play.As we wrap up this enlightening conversation, our guests remind us that creating a playful nation is a collective endeavor. It’s a rallying cry for listeners to join forces in building a society that places the well-being and development of its youngest at the forefront. The episode extends an invitation to be part of the transformative change, encouraging us to become advocates for play and, thereby, architects of a thriving future for our children.Connect with, Saumil: LinkedIn | Website &  Vijay:  LinkedIn | Websitehttps://getkidstoplay.com/Do not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Mar 8’24 Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Dive headfirst into the complexities of leadership and human connection as I, Srikanth, sit with the remarkable Sajit, CHRO of Bangalore International Airport Limited. Our vibrant conversation traverses the corridors of BIAL's Terminal 2 and its eco-conscious strides—a reflection of the spirit of Karnataka and Bangalore. Listen as Sajit shares the admirable leadership qualities he champions: integrity, empathy, and the power of unconditional support to uplift and galvanize teams. His insights on mentorship and the role of human intelligence offer a guiding light, echoing the lasting impact of experienced leadership in our personal and professional lives.Strap in for a journey through Sajit's illustrious career, where he reveals the foundational values that have propelled him from public service to the private sector. As the force behind the thriving workforce at Bangalore International Airport, Sajit highlights the symbiotic relationship between employee well-being and the ultimate passenger experience. He recounts tales of unwavering resilience and unity amidst the pandemic's turbulence, underscoring the adaptability of an industry known for conquering the skies and navigating through regulatory mazes.In our final chapter, we dissect the anatomy of high-performing teams with Sajit, who brings decades of wisdom. Discover the essentials—trust, open communication, and an unforgettable sense of belonging—that bind a team like the strongest family ties. We delve into the generational tapestry of the workforce, unearthing the unchanged human desires for recognition and the art of living in the present. Sajit's narrative loops back to the intergenerational exchange of knowledge, championing the idea that our societal contributions shape our success and that embracing our elders' wisdom and the innovative spirit of youth paves the way for a brighter future.QuotesBe the leader that you wish you hadGeographical distance is not a reason for not building bondsThe hand that rocks the cradle rules the worldConnect with Sajit:  LinkedInDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Feb 29’24 Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Unlock the secrets to truly resonant communication with Mira Swarup, our illustrious communication and executive presence coach, who graces this episode with her profound insights. Together, we navigate the complexities of impact communication—clarifying not just what we say, but the power of the intention behind our words to spark action, forge consensus, and achieve tangible outcomes. Mira eloquently answers the pivotal questions of how we shape our listeners' thoughts, feelings, and actions to ensure our message doesn't just resonate but reverberates with purpose. Embark on a transformative exploration of building relationships anchored in confidence and trust, a testament to the potency of effective dialogue. This episode sheds light on the art of empowering others through the communication of clear expectations and belief in their potential. We delve into seminal texts that provide a blueprint for structuring conversations with mutual understanding. We dissect a four-component model that promises to guide you through life's most challenging discussions with grace and clarity.Finally, join us as we reflect on the broader, soul-stirring implications of our daily interactions and their indelible mark on the world. Mira Swarup returns to share a passionate discourse on the cascading effects of unconditional love within our families and its capacity to foster global harmony. This episode is an invitation to cultivate empathy, embrace self-acceptance, and revel in the growth that stems from deep listening and genuine connections, bringing us one step closer to global peace. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

As the sun rises over the courts, the determination sets champions apart; join us as Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna recounts his journey of laser-focused perseverance, from his early days in Coorg to the disciplined life under Mr. Krishna Bhupathi. His story, filled with pivotal moments like surmounting a career-threatening injury and clinching his first national win at 21, is not just about triumphs but also about the financial and emotional grit needed in professional sports. This episode peels back the layers of an athlete's life, laying out the critical balance of motivation, emotional resilience, and the indispensable support systems that propel a sportsman toward greatness.The heart of competition beats with stories of camaraderie and sportsmanship; in our enlightening chat, Rohan shares how he manages the tumult of emotions on the court. He describes the surreal experience of competing with tennis legends he once idolized and the profound impact of maintaining integrity during high-stakes matches, like a captivating incident at the US Open. His insights into building successful doubles partnerships delve into the nuances of selecting the right ally, the importance of communication, and the art of navigating conflicts, all wrapped up in the spirit that winning isn't everything but how you win.As we draw the curtains on this session, Rohan's journey is a beacon of inspiration that resonates beyond the tennis arena. Embrace the continuous learning curve that sports and business share, adapt your strategies as Rohan did by transitioning his play style to overcome physical constraints, and remember the strategic benefits of a supportive coach. Rohan leaves us with a powerful parting message: "Trust your instincts." Carry the torch of inspiration forward, and may his story ignite a spark within you to pursue your dreams with unwavering conviction. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Navigating life's challenges can feel like facing a fast bowler on a pitch with uneven bounce. Still, with former Indian cricketer Vijay Bharadwaj at my side, we uncover the art of resilience from the cricket field to the corporate boardroom. Our poignant conversation moves beyond the sting of India's World Cup loss and dives into the emotional fortitude required to stand tall amidst public scrutiny and social media storms. Vijay's journey, laden with insights from the golden days of Karnataka cricket, becomes a masterclass in overcoming self-doubt and criticism while fostering the spirit essential to lead and inspire in any arena.Sporting careers are a tapestry of triumphs and trials; we stitch together the fabric of leadership and the myth that talent is the sole conduit to successful coaching or captaincy. As I recount my evolution in cricket, it becomes clear that embracing personal growth and wielding empathy are cornerstones to managing a cohesive team. This episode is a testament to the philosophy that refining one's abilities while nurturing others is key to mitigating conflicts and nurturing a unified dynamic, whether on the pitch or in the boardroom.When the final wicket falls and the stadium lights dim, cricketers like us often face their most formidable opponent yet: life after cricket. This episode is a candid exploration of identity, reinvention, and the sobering impermanence of fame. Vijay's transition from player to commentator after an eye injury provides a blueprint for resilience and adaptability, underscoring the value of continuous personal development. Through stories of cricket legends and the ageless lessons the sport teaches, we celebrate the journey over the destination and the lasting impact of charting one's course through life's unpredictable innings.#lndiancricket #karnatakacricketers #ICCworldcup23 #ranjitrophy #selfdoubt #innergame #donotgiveup #conflictmanagement #workethics #perspectives #starsports #mentalhealth #visualization  Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Welcome to the year-end wrap-up podcast, where we reflect on the invaluable lessons we've learned from the insightful episodes aired throughout the year. As we approach the end of this chapter, we would like to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and for being an integral part of our podcast community. Your feedback and engagement have truly made this journey worthwhile.In this episode, we have brought 12 nuggets amongst all the episodes aired in 2023.Skills needed in the new world order Dealing with self-doubtOvercoming fear and bolstering confidenceTrusting your gut instinctsDeveloping an anti-fragile mindsetHomework for Life is a unique concept of storytellingBeing a lifelong learnerThe science of longevityNurturing relationships for a Good lifeThe Happiness frameworkBuilding a Portfolio LifeBelieve in yourselfThank you for joining us on this year-end wrap-up podcast. We look forward to bringing you more inspiring episodes in the coming year. Until then, take care and keep inspiring.https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/ Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Prepare to have your mind broadened by the insights from our esteemed guest, Ramkumar Narayanan, an industry veteran with over three decades of experience. From the intriguing world of cloud computing to AI, inclusivity in organizations and the unquantifiable value of personal experiences.Brace yourself as we then delve into the fascinating transition of engineering, from traditional methods to the current era of AI and generative technology. Ram offers unique insights from his own experiences and emphasizes the necessity of maintaining a learner's mindset to stay relevant. We touch upon how aligning individual roles with company goals and market trends is crucial in this ever-evolving landscape. We even take a pause to reflect on the role of professional and personal identities in our careers, with Ram lending valuable insights from his journey of self-discovery.Lastly, we explore the concept of building portfolio careers in the tech world and discuss the impact of technology trends on our lives. Ram graciously shares his book recommendations and career advice, as we dive into a stimulating conversation about the intersection of technology and healthcare. Stay with us on this inspiring journey, and get ready to be motivated and enlightened! Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

What if losing your limbs didn't have to signify the end of your dreams? What if it merely meant that the path to achieving them would be less traditional and more adventurous? Our guest, Tom Nash, is the embodiment of such a journey. After losing both his hands and legs at 19, he turned his adversity into a ladder, resulting in a life filled with positivity, resilience, and a successful career as a global keynote speaker and international DJ. His story is a testament to the power of perspective, the choice to rise above adversity, and the urgency to live life to the fullest.How often do we recalibrate our priorities after a life-altering event? Tom did exactly that when he ventured into the music industry. His journey was far from typical, taking him through the challenges of studying sound engineering and music business management. He even created a unique way to play guitar and started a band. But his real impact came when he and a friend disrupted the industry, becoming DJs and creating a cohesive brand that defies assumptions. With Tom, it's clear that the path to success is not always a straight line but often a winding journey of tenacity and innovation.Developing mental resilience, setting innovative goals, and building an antifragile character are some of the key elements that make Tom's journey so inspiring. Listen as he shares how redefining past experiences and maintaining a positive outlook on luck played a significant role in his success. Discover his take on curiosity and lateral thinking, the power of perseverance, and his transition from DJing to developing his speaking career. Finally, delve into his thoughts on the benefits of disconnecting from technology, the concept of being antifragile, and how we can prepare for adversity. So, buckle up for this exhilarating ride with Tom Nash as we explore how to embrace life, overcome setbacks, and develop an antifragile character. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Get ready for an unforgettable journey as we mark the 100th episode of Inspire Someone Today! This isn't just a milestone for the podcast; it's a celebration of our inspiring community. Together with my sounding board members - Debashi, Zinal, Vijay, and Paul - we reminisce about our memorable moments, like our story from Ladakh. We reflect on the evolution of the podcast, the extraordinary diversity of our guests, and the impact we've made on our listeners.Have you ever wondered about the power of vulnerability and how it shapes our beliefs and narratives? In this celebratory episode, you're going to hear raw, personal insights from our sounding board members on this very topic. We delve into the repeating patterns of beliefs shaped by our childhood experiences. My journey to this 100th episode has been a rollercoaster ride, filled with gratitude for the unwavering support of those who believed in my mission. As we cross this milestone, we're not just looking back but also looking forward. What’s the future of Inspire Someone Today? Together we delve into insightful discussions about anti-fragility, the importance of engaging with the next generation, and the potential for new podcast genres. We even brainstorm about the intriguing possibility of a podcast road trip. As we wrap up, one of our guests shares a heartfelt inspirational message for all our listeners. Join us in this special episode as we celebrate our past and look forward to our future with excitement and anticipation.Connect with Srikanth :  LinkedIn | Website | Twitter Do not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Dec 1 ‘23. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Have you ever found yourself in a situation so difficult you thought you'd never make it out? Our guest, Matthew Dicks, has been there and came out stronger. From a tumultuous childhood to facing homelessness and an unjust arrest, Matthew turned his life around. He's now a celebrated author, storyteller, and mentor, who uses his personal journey to teach others about resilience, the power of storytelling, and the importance of each day.Matthew believes we all have a story to tell, and that every moment holds something worth note-taking. He shares with us his concept of "homework for life," an approach that helps us pay more attention to the subtleties of each day. Through this, he helps us uncover the power of small stories and how they can instill confidence, overcome fears, and help us appreciate life's daily beauty. Trust me, you'll never look at your day-to-day life the same way again!As we wrap it up with Matthew, he leaves us with some mind-boggling book recommendations and interesting micro experiments that you could try. Here's a little sneak peek: Have you ever tried brushing your teeth while standing on one foot? Or take a cold shower? Matthew swears by these daily rituals. Listen in to learn more about his simple yet transformative life hacks and his unique perspective on life, one story at a time. You're in for a treat!Connect with Matt:  LinkedIn | Website | Twitter Do not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Nov 24 ‘23. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Is your curiosity piqued by the workings of the human brain? Ever wondered how it dictates our actions and emotions? Join us on this fascinating journey with cognitive neuroscience expert, Dr. Linda Shaw. A specialist in the field, Dr. Shaw unpacks the mysteries of the brain, guiding us through how it influences behaviour, and vice versa. We also delve into the groundbreaking research on emotion by Lisa Feldman Barrett, revealing how it's critical to understanding different cultures and effective communication.From her humble beginnings in the cabin crew to acquiring a PhD , Dr. Shaw's journey is nothing but inspiring. She reveals how embracing change and fostering curiosity led her to the wonders of neuroscience. We also discuss the art of breaking down tasks and the significance of honesty and transparency in organizational change. Dr. Shaw emphasizes the importance of staying curious and reveals how it can fuel intrinsic motivation and lead to a fulfilling life.In this episode, we also delve into the practical applications of cognitive neuroscience research. Dr. Shaw shares her invaluable insights on overcoming imposter syndrome and underlines the importance of understanding the brain in improving our relationships and interactions. The future of AI also comes under the spotlight, and you'll be captivated by Dr. Shaw's call to action to stay curious, have fun, and be compassionate. This episode is a treasure trove of insights, a fascinating exploration into the world of cognitive neuroscience that you certainly don't want to miss. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

What does it look like when an acclaimed actress trades the silver screen for the classroom? Swaroop Sampat gives us a firsthand account of her extraordinary switch from the glitz and glam of acting to making waves in the educational sector. As a Miss India and a successful film personality, Swaroop's foray into education wasn't a predictable one. Yet, she found her calling in teaching, taking on the challenge of mentoring top educators in India, even in the remote corners of the country. Her journey, filled with personal insights and challenges, is inspiring and a testament to the power of stepping out of one's comfort zone.Swaroop's contribution to the educational landscape of India extends far beyond her personal role as a mentor and teacher. As a key player in implementing the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), she has had a profound influence on the nation's pedagogical approach. She takes us through the exciting changes in the Indian education system, focusing on how they are designed to empower students with a holistic and inclusive education. Whether it's integrating art and sports into the curriculum, introducing nursery and kindergarten, or promoting knowledge of India’s rich history and culture, Swaroop's insights provide a fresh perspective on the future of education in India.Have you ever wondered how to maintain balance and stay grounded amidst success? Swaroop shares the secret sauce that keeps her on an even keel. Swaroop's approach to life is as inspiring as her career trajectory. Her thoughts on humility, simplicity, and spirituality offer a compelling narrative of personal growth and success. So, tune in and let Swaroop Sampat's transformational journey inspire you to embrace change, pursue your passion, and make an impact in your chosen field.Soaring to New HealthProspHire’s podcast will help you prosper in today’s ever-changing healthcare industry.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

From a shy boy to a successful entrepreneur, Chirantan's story could inspire the most hardened cynic. Through his journey, he has learned to value the power of enrolling conversations and shaped his philosophy of 'give and gain'. His tales from Dubai, where he transformed from an employee to an employer, reveal the vital role of non-judgmental conversations in personal growth. We promise you an insightful exploration of this remarkable journey, starting from the roots, branching out through his experiences, and blooming into lessons for all of us.Navigating the seas of self-doubt and maintaining effective conversations, Chirantan's voyage is a masterclass in resilience and adaptability. The practical application of the Rockefeller habits, specifically within a sales team, is just one nugget you'll walk away with. Regular meetings to bridge the gap between current and desired outcomes is another. Listen and learn as Chirantan shares his personal experiences, his battle against self-doubt, and his secrets to juggling multiple commitments.Finally, just as every journey has an end, so does ours. But we leave you with a treasure trove of wisdom. Chirantan's advice to his future self, thoughts on building and sustaining relationships, and a peek into his favorite books. With a focus on servant leadership and the 'giver's gain' philosophy, he offers valuable insights into forming sturdy connections. Join us, and discover the invaluable lessons and gifts that CJ has gathered from his life voyage. Prepare to be enlightened, inspired, and motivated to chart your own course of success. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Have you ever wondered how an engineer becomes a successful businesswoman and then transforms into a business coach? Meet our guest, Surabhi Shenoy, a woman who has navigated multiple career paths with grace and resilience. She shares her transformative journey from a middle-class Maharashtrian upbringing to becoming a software engineer, then a business owner, and now a business coach and yoga practitioner. Hear her insights on trusting your instincts, adapting to life's challenges, and dealing with the unexpected, like the sudden loss of a loved one.Surabhi's recount of her business exit is a powerful tale of courage. Guided by the wisdom of an unexpected adviser, she navigates the emotional rollercoaster of letting go and shares her strategies for finding the right buyer. As you listen, you'll gain insights into resilience, value creation, and the importance of strategic decision-making. Her experiences reveal the significance of strong systems, multiple revenue streams, and the invaluable knowledge she gained from her background in software engineering.Surabhi's personal growth continues as she proactively pursues self-development and well-being. She reveals how practices like meditation, journaling, and exercise have become pillars in her life, contributing to her mental and physical health. As she speaks about the evolving business landscape, you'll learn about the importance of adaptability, and trusting one's intuition. Emphasizing the need for business leaders to be open to change and surprises, Surabhi wraps up our conversation with a poignant reflection on gratitude and a call to action that serves as a catalyst for transformation. Tune in to be inspired by her story and glean lessons from her experiences. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Are we simply products of our thoughts, or is there a more profound entity within us? A bold question, indeed, but one that we delve into, head-on, with our special guest Anishji. This episode strips open the understanding of self and the world around us, throwing light on our interconnectedness with the cosmos. Together, we unravel spirituality's essence and its crucial role in nurturing unity, resilience, and adaptability in our chaotic world.The latter part of our enlightening conversation focuses on the perennial question – who are we? Anishji invites us to journey inward and connect with the entity beyond mere bodies and thoughts. It's an invitation to discover our true self, to be compassionate towards it, and to embrace our incredible capacity to adapt. By the time you reach the end of this episode, you will have gained a new perspective on the role of spirituality in creating a life of joy, stability, and agility. So, get comfortable, grab that cup of tea, and make way for a deep, heartful conversation with yourself.Connect with Sri Anish:  Website | LinkedIn | EmailDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Sep 15 ‘23. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

What does it truly take to transform adversity into a mission for social change? That’s the compelling story we explore with Prateek Khandelwal, a beacon of resilience who turned his life around after a spinal cord injury in 2014. Prateek managed to rebuild his life and reshape his mindset, cutting out external noise and focusing on his goals. His remarkable journey of overcoming immense challenges is sure to move and inspire you.In the wake of his personal growth, Prateek extended his transformation to a broader social mission with the founding of Ramp My City. Aiming to combat social isolation and improve access for people with disabilities in India, the initiative has faced numerous obstacles, including stigma and lack of government enforcement. Yet, Prateek’s unwavering determination continues to challenge and push for change, making the world a more accessible place for the disabled community. Listen as Prateek unveils the heartening journey of Ramp My City and the visionary plans he has, a project that aspires to redefine accessibility in India.But our conversation with Prateek is not just about his mission. It’s about a personal journey filled with hard lessons and transformative insights. Prateek reflects on his life post-injury, the individuals he hopes to connect with, and the places where he wants to create an impact. Hear his heartfelt expressions of gratitude for his journey and the hope of reconnecting with an old friend. Prateek’s inspiring journey of resilience, hope, and vision is a testament to the power of determination and a vision to change the narrative of disability in India. Tune in for an enlightening conversation punctuated with lessons on creating impact, one step at a time.Connect with Prateek:  Website | LinkedIn | EmailDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/ Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

What if you could be a part of a powerful community, shaping the future of a podcast that aims to inspire, inform, and ignite a spark of change? Welcome back to another episode of Inspire Someone Today, bathed in the warm glow of gratitude as we celebrate our three-year journey together. Our devoted listeners have been the cornerstone of our podcast, their steadfast support turning our whispers into a resonating voice in the vast ocean of podcasting. We're beyond humbled by the impact we've had on your lives and are honored to be part of your daily routine, accompanying you during long commutes or moments of solitude.As we mark this milestone, we're not hitting the brakes but revving up the engines. The future of Inspire Someone Today is pregnant with promise – the recent inauguration of our learning community and plans to venture into new topics are just the tip of the iceberg. Your engagement, feedback, and ideas are the fuel that drives this podcast. We invite you to delve deeper into this journey with us, suggest guest speakers, engage in discussions on our LinkedIn page, and spread the word about our podcast. Remember, your voice matters - you are an integral part of this exciting journey. Let's keep inspiring together! Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Welcome to a stirring dialogue with the internationally acclaimed positive psychology expert, Dr. Tim Sharp, fondly recognized as Dr. Happy. His transition from a clinical academic to the Chief Happiness Officer of the Happiness Institute is one for the books. Together, we debunk the most common misconceptions about happiness, as Dr. Sharp explains why continuous happiness is not the end goal and why recognizing negative life events is crucial.We shift gears to discuss the significance of mentors in personal and professional growth, and how there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution to happiness. Each person must forge their unique combination. We also tackle some widespread myths about happiness and learn that it's not just about feeling good. We examine the role relationships play in our satisfaction, how money contributes to happiness when used appropriately, and how altruism and volunteering can enhance life satisfaction.Rounding off our invigorating chat, we uncover the secret sauce to happiness using the power of CHOOSE, a framework for positive psychology, and the Power of Three, which includes Dr. Sharp's three unique routines for health and well-being. We also dive into his book recommendations on positive psychology and actions happy people frequently take. By the end of this discussion, you'll reframe your understanding of happiness and learn how to weave positivity into your life. Strap in for a life-altering exploration of happiness! Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey and thinking of joining the Indian startup ecosystem? Tune in to today's episode with our seasoned guest, Hari, as we traverse the thrilling landscape of Indian startups, dissecting the rise of entrepreneurship, the changing investor landscape, and the impact of mega-trends on budding businesses. Strap in for an insightful discussion, where we unpack the challenges of scaling and sustaining unique business models, while weighing the benefits of a VC industry that champions one or two large players against a cottage industry model that fosters hundreds of smaller players.In the pulsating world of startups, achieving product-market fit is paramount. With Hari, we illuminate this unique culture and highlight key factors to consider when deciding to join a startup. Drawing parallels from the success story of BigBasket, we uncover crucial insights into what it takes to make a startup profitable. We also investigate the enduring traits of successful leadership in our rapidly evolving world and discuss the importance of staying ahead of the curve.Our conversation doesn't stop at the top 70 million Indians with access to resources. We consider the next 400 million citizens, exploring potential solutions for them, methods to gain their trust, and strategies to design products that cater to their needs. As we highlight the emergence of entrepreneurs from tier three and four towns, we question what it will take for India to become a powerhouse of startups. We conclude with a poignant discussion on journey vs. destination, the role of mentors, and the power of uncluttered thinking and empowerment. Don't miss out on this riveting conversation, loaded with invaluable insights for anyone keen on navigating the Indian startup ecosystem. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

What if aging wasn't inevitable, but a curable disease? With Prashant Desai, a seasoned entrepreneur, and biohacker, we venture into the captivating domain of longevity and health span. Prashant, who lost his father and brother at a young age, has transformed his personal tragedy into a pursuit of extending not just life, but the quality of life itself. By understanding the role of longevity genes and the latest advancements in longevity science, we explore how we can slow down, prevent, and even cure aging. Life, Prashant believes, isn't just about adding years to your existence but enhancing the quality of those years. We delve into the significance of good sleep, diet, exercise, purpose, and relationships – the five pillars of a healthier, longer life. He also shares his experience with bankruptcy, a testament to his resilience and determination that is as relevant to our financial health as it is to our physical and emotional well-being. We then turn our attention to the influential business leaders who've made an impact on Prashant's life – Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and Kishore Biyani. Their lessons on optimism, thinking big, and being a generalist provide valuable insights whether you're an entrepreneur or simply seeking to improve your life. Join us on this journey of discovering the secrets to a longer, healthier life. You never know, you might just find the keys to your own longevity escape velocity.Connect with Prashant Desai:  Website | LinkedIn | BookDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - July 21‘23. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

What if you could gain insider knowledge on managing stress in healthcare, building trust within a team, and personal growth from a successful CEO in the industry? We had the pleasure of speaking with Ujjvala, a lawyer turned CEO of Avekshia Hospital, a multi-specialty facility in North Bangalore. Her unique journey from aspiring doctor to a lawyer and finally to CEO will leave you inspired and motivated.Throughout our conversation, Ujjvala shared her insights on managing stress in the healthcare environment, emphasizing the importance of both clinical and non-clinical aspects of the business. She also revealed how open communication and a level playing field for knowledge and training are vital in building trust and fairness within her team. Our discussion also delved into the ever-changing VUCA world and the challenges it poses for healthcare professionals.Join us as Ujjvala takes us through her personal growth journey, as well as her bucket list aspirations and book recommendations. She emphasizes the importance of continuous self-improvement and finding inspiration in everyday life. Ujnvala's story is a testament to the power of following one's passion and making a lasting impact. Don't miss this engaging conversation that will leave you enriched and eager to apply Ujjvala's insights to your own life.Connect with Ujjvala Ballal Shetty:  Website | LinkedIn | Do not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - July 7 ‘23. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Dr. Jen Pratt is a pediatric physician that is caring for children in the very same hospital where she was treated. Her story has come full circle, back to where her life was transformed. Dr. Pratt is now able to help improve the lives of other children battling critical illnesses with the gift of a wish referral and personally share in the transformation that comes with her patients’ wish experiences.She attended medical school at Midwestern University in Chicago, IL, and completed her pediatric residency training at the University of Minnesota. Her areas of interest include teaching medical students and residents, quality improvement work, and caring for medically complex children. Outside of the hospital, Jen enjoys golfing and exploring the outdoors with her family.Make-A-Wish creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Make-A-Wish is the world’s leading children’s wish-granting organization, operating in every community in the United States and in nearly 50 countries worldwide. Together with generous donors, supporters, staff, and more than 24,000 volunteers across the U.S., Make-A-Wish delivers hope and joy to children and their families when they need it most. Make-A-Wish aims to bring the power of wishing to every child with a critical illness because wish experiences can help improve emotional and physical health.  Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 520,000 wishes worldwide; more than 350,000 wishes in the U.S. and its territories alone.QuotesHelp other children experience the joy of a wishHealing process continues beyond fulfilling the wishesAlways keep your head downYou are never alone, believe in the power of communityConnect with Dr. Jen Pratt:  WebsiteDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -June 23 ‘23. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Suhaas Vedham is a multi-lingual sports commentator and presenter, with the experience of covering tournaments around the world, including ICC events. Known for his unique style of storytelling, Suhaas has enthralled audiences of all age groups for over a decade. Apart from being a sportscaster, Suhaas is a compere, voice-over artist and an auctioneer depending on the event’s nature. When Suhaas is not in the sporting arena, you will find him watching movies, listening to everything from Western classical to Carnatic music, or going on a hike (preferably not a solo one, so if you want to join in…) . One of the young voices in the industry, providing a fresh perspective to the story of sports, be it in front of the camera or behind the microphone.   TimestampsImportance of preparation as a broadcaster - 3:45Suhaas backstory - 8:41Power of 3 - 20:23A career in broadcasting - 31:17Inspire Someone Today Message - 36:56QuotesIf you love your job and are serious about it, you can improve on the runThere is no substitute for preparationWinners Mantra - Keep it Simple. Focus on the process, not the resultYour last opportunity is an audition for the next oneConnect with Suhaas Vedham:  LinkedIn | Email | TwitterDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -June 9 ‘23. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Scott is Life is Too Short Guy.   He lives every day with intense zest, enthusiasm, and excitement. He exudes energy. He has an infectious personality he uses to Make the World Happier One Smile at a Time.When not writing or speaking about LITSG,  Scott is the Chairman and CEO of Invesque, a public real estate investment company that specializes in health care and senior living property investments throughout North America. Invesque was the fastest-growing public real estate company in the United States for the first three years after the IPO in 2016.Scott is currently a Director Emeritus of Rutgers University Foundation and a member of the Board of Directors of the NJ Chapter of Young Presidents Organization (YPO). He enjoys skiing, golf and running. He has completed an Ironman triathlon and 15 marathons. He also loves Rutgers sports, to an extreme! He is happily married to his high school sweetheart and has two daughters.TimestampsPhilosophy of LITSG - 5:55Pursuit of happiness, is it real? - 15:35Lessons from the World's Longest Study on Happiness - 19:21Power of 3 - 22:35LITSG at the workplace - 30:27QuotesAttitude is everythingLittle Things Make a Big DifferenceHappiness is a relative scale not an absolute scaleLive Today... Don’t Wait for TomorrowConnect with Scott White:  LinkedIn | WebsiteDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -May 26 ‘23. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Anu Acharya is a serial entrepreneur, columnist, poet, and charismatic speaker. As the Founder & CEO of Mapmygenome, she introduced the concept of personal genomics in India with the launch of Genomepatri in 2013. She co-founded and pioneered her first venture Ocimum Biosolutions from 2000 to 2013 through innovative bioinformatics and LIMS solutions, global acquisitions, awards, and fundraises.Awards and Honours: Honoured with ‘She is’: 75 Women in STEAM(fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths); WTI Award (Niti Aayog); Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Indian Express)(2022); Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Zee Business), Special Recognition (Leaders Category) by Indian Express; Pride of Telangana Award (2018); IIT Kharagpur Distinguished Alumnus Award; Young Leaders Forum of British High Commission; Young Global Leader of World Economic Forum Class of 2011;She serves on governing boards of NIBMG; IIIT Hyderabad and WeHub; Advisory board at Action For India & KIIT; Board of mentors for Ivy Cap Ventures; a member of CII National Committee on Biotechnology; Committee Member of HIMSS Asia Pacific India Chapter; NASSCOM Executive Council Member.TimestampsThe early life and Career of Anu Acharya - 2:30Multiple facets of Anu - 12:40Definiton of success - 17:16Understanding Genomics - 28:07Power of 3 - 37:10Map my Genome and understand the markers - 45:45Making it Stick - 51:21IST Message - 56:10QuotesHave the freedom to make your own choiceYour environment determines who you becomeSuccess is the difference between what you expect and what you achievePrevention is not better than cure; prevention is the cureA big element of any business is people and customersBetter awareness leads to better actionsConnect with Anu Acharya:  LinkedIn | Website |TwitterDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -May 12 ‘23. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Born and raised in Northern California, Randall Reeves, 57, grew up reading and dreaming of the sea. He learned to sail on the rivers of central California and often “borrowed” the family sailboat for solo ventures to the San Francisco Bay. These turned out to be formative escapades. While in college, Randall interviewed world-famous solo sailor, Bernard Moitessier, for his campus radio station, a meeting that changed his life.Reeves’s blue-water sailing began in 2006 when he crewed on a 40-foot boat for a 26-day, 3,000-mile passage from Hawaii to British Columbia. He was hooked. Future adventures included crewing the Northwest passage and solo voyages from Kodiak, Alaska to Hawaii and back to his home in San Francisco.Throughout his travels, Reeves paints the story of his adventures to a passionate community of “virtual stowaways” in the hopes of inspiring others to do more than they ever thought possible.Prior to making adventure his full-time pursuit, Reeves served as a general manager for Millennium Restaurant and other Joi de Vivre properties in San Francisco, spent 11 years in senior leadership at OpenTable, and held a C-level position at a company building tech solutions for the food service industry.TimestampsRandall’s passion for sailing - 4:44Figure 8 voyage - 9:01Overcoming fears - 17:09Power of 3 - 29:40Making it Stick - 42:58IST Message - 46:26QuotesPeople who do the impossible are just humansIf you can DREAM it, you can DO itGive yourself time to playConnect with Randall Reeves:  LinkedIn | WebsiteDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Apr 21'23. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

This is an amalgamation of the episodes aired in March which was part of the Women's Day celebration. Inspire Someone Today featured the following guests as part of this celebration, Aparna Piramal, author and advocate of the bipolar disorder awareness campaign, Laila Bin, serial entrepreneur and holistic living crusader, Geetha Manjunath, deep tech CEO of NIRAMAI Health analytics doing pioneering work in Cancer Care and, Poorvi Shah from Katlayst, giving wings to young girls to soar high. Aparna - Fight against bipolar disorderLaila - Fight against EncephalitisGeetha - Fight against CancerPoorvi - Fight for women's empowermentPay it forward - If you like what you have listened to and someone in your network can benefit, please do share it with them. This show is all about creating ripples of Inspiration!What did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Poorvi leads Katalyst India organisation's efforts to empower women for equality in opportunity and leadership. Poorvi has over a decade of experience with The Akanksha Foundation in various capacities including student enrichment, leadership development, and fundraising. Before venturing into the social sector, she worked with Price Waterhouse LLP in New York, and then with IndAsia Fund Advisors, one of the first venture capital firms in India. Poorvi has done her B.Com., MMS (Finance), and MBA (International Business). She is passionate about equity in education and empowerment and enjoys meeting people from all walks of life.TimestampsLife as CEO of Katalyst India - 3:38Measuring the intangibles - 10:25Nuding one’s potential - 21:12Women’s Day Message - 31:20Making it Stick - 36:22QuotesBy educating women you educate a NationEducation is a levelerBelieve in your own potential and that of the other personPlay the hand you are dealt withConnect with Poorvi Shah:  LinkedIn | Twitter | WebsiteDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Apr 7'23. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Dr. Geetha Manjunath is the Founder, CEO, and CTO of NIRAMAI Health Analytix, and has led the company to develop a breakthrough AI solution for detecting early-stage breast cancer in a non-invasive radiation-free manner. Geetha holds a Ph.D. from IISc and management education from Kellogg’s Chicago. She comes with over 25 years of experience in IT innovation. She has proposed and led multiple AI projects at Xerox Research and Hewlett Packard India. Before starting NIRAMAI, Geetha was a Lab Director for Data Analytics Research at Xerox India. Geetha has received many international and national recognition for her innovations and entrepreneurial work, including CSI Gold Medal, BIRAC WinER Award 2018, and is also on the Forbes List of Top 20 Self-Made Women 2020. She was recently awarded the Accenture Vahini Innovator of the Year Award from the Economic Times and Women Entrepreneur of the Year 2020 by BioSpectrum India. Geetha is also an inventor of 16 US patents and more pending grants.TimestampsGeetha’s journey from IT research to Deep Tech founder - 1:50Being the CEO and founder - 9:38Challenges scaling a start-up - 14:46Power of 3 - 21:09Awareness towards Breast Cancer & NIRAMAI - 26:17Taboos being a women entrepreneur - 35:46Making it Stick - 43:20QuotesIf you want to solve the problem the world around you gather to support you, have the belief!Mantra for start-ups - Thing Big, Fail FastCancer Awareness - Know It to Fight ItConnect with Geetha:  LinkedIn | Twitter | WebsiteDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Mar 31'23. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Laila Bin Hareb Almheiri is an Emirati serial entrepreneur, the founder & CEO of Alive Group, a keynote speaker, and an expert on multiple disciplines with more than three decades of experience in transforming the aviation, cybersecurity, public transportation, and holistic healthcare sectors. She used her knowledge of organic leadership, organizational transformation, and digital innovation to contribute immensely to the development of the UAE.TimestampsLaila’s career journey - 2:16Life lessons donning multiple career roles - 9:16Overcoming self-doubt - 22:31Power of 3 - 27:59Giving back to the community - 40:18QuotesThe boundaries you set for yourself is the one you live withCreate your own opportunitiesCredibility comes from knowledgeThings don’t change, you either change them or change yourselfConnect with Laila:  LinkedIn | Twitter | WebsiteProduct: ZPODSDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Mar 24'23. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Aparna Piramal Raje is a writer, columnist, speaker, and educator and the author of the recently released, Chemical Khichdi: How I Hacked My Mental Health, a book on her experiences of living with a serious mental health condition for the last two decades.Her column, Head Office, in the Mint newspaper, looks at leadership through the lens of workspaces and workstyles. Over 100 CEOs have been featured in Head Office. The column led to her first book, Working Out of the Box: 40 stories of leading CEOs. She has also previously contributed to the UK’s Financial Times Weekend, a leading global newspaper. A visiting faculty member at the Anant National University in Ahmedabad, and former CEO of her family’s office furniture business, Aparna studied at Oxford University and Harvard Business School.Timestamps Aparna Piramal’s Journey - 3:20Managing “Mania” and overcoming bipolar disorder - 5:03Becoming an author and the myths one needs to bust - 15:45Power of 3 - 23:10Making it Stick - 32: 38Lessons from running Head office - 36:25QuotesMental health is a team sportIf it takes a village to raise the child, it takes a community to heal the mindWhat you do on an everyday basis is what success is all about Connect with Aparna :  LinkedIn | Twitter | BookDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Mar 17'23. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Jayanth SharmaCo-founder & CEO. Award-winning Wildlife Photographer.Jayanth Sharma is renowned as a prolific producer of consistently stunning imagery – the kind that is planned in a studio and executed outdoors. Effortlessly combining natural history and fine-art elements, Jayanth brings back rarely-seen perspectives from the little-visited domains and far corners of the natural world.More about Jayanth can be found at,https://www.jayanthsharma.com/about-jayanth-sharma/Timestamps Jayanth Sharma, the photographer’s take on being in the moment- 3:27Does photography turn to be a money spinner - 10:59Power of 3 - 21:23Man-animal conflict - 32:21**New Segment** - Making it Stick - 35:10QuotesPassion is great to start something but needs more to sustain itIf you have to do what you love, you have to love what you doConnect with Jayanth:  LinkedIn | Twitter | PhotographyDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Mar 10'23. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Ravi Venkatesan is a business leader, author, and social entrepreneur. He is the chairman of the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) and founder of the Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME). He is also UNICEF’s Special Representative for Young People and Innovation and serves on the Boards of Rockefeller Foundation and Hitachi Ltd. Ravi has previously also served as the chairman of Microsoft India, Bank of Baroda, and Cummins India and co-chairman of Infosys Limited. He has a B. Tech from IIT Bombay, an MS from Purdue University, and an MBA from Harvard Business School and is the author of two bestselling books, ‘What the Heck Do I Do with My Life: How to Flourish in Our Turbulent Times’ and ‘Conquering the Chaos: Win in India, Win Everywhere’. Ravi has been voted as one of India’s best management thinkers by Thinkers50 and Microsoft’s Alumni Hero 2020.Timestamps What is Pygmalion effect - 2:40Operating with challenges and managing self-doubts - 11:00What the Heck Do I Do with My Life - 18:15Power of 3 - 28:27Global Alliance of Mass Entrepreneurship - 36:10Making it Stick - 40:06QuotesShow confidence in other peoplePersons through potential are unknown and unknowable - Carol DweckCourage is not the absence of feat but it’s the ability to operate despite of itYou will go as far as the team you are able to assembleYou must learn to disagree without being disagreeableConnect with Ravi Venkatesan:  LinkedIn | Twitter | Book Do not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Feb 24'23. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

MAHANKALI SRINIVAS RAO (MSR) is the Chief Executive Officer of T-Hub, and leads its mission of driving results and collaboration for entrepreneurs’ success. An accomplished serial entrepreneur, MSR has built and scaled businesses across geographies over his 35-year stint in the IT industry.Before T-Hub, MSR served as Chief Executive Officer of GAME (Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship), a social impact entity, where he was responsible for the implementation of the organization’s programs and expansion plans in its mission to catalyze 10 million mass entrepreneurs by 2030.Earlier, he co-founded Aujas in 2008, with seed funding from IDG Ventures, with a vision to help organizations manage risk and enhance information value through innovation and excellence. He drove the Aujas exit to NSEIT, a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange. MSR was part of the promoter team at Network Solutions (Netsol) which he helped scale from an early-stage entity to being among India’s top 3 Network Integration entities before its acquisition by IBM in October 2005.At the start of his career, MSR also worked at Sonata, Computer Vision Labs, and Microland. MSR is a native of Telangana and currently lives in Hyderabad. He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM-B) and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from OU College of Engineering. He is a bibliophile, a cricket fanTimestamps Current state challenges in the start-up sector - 5:00Short-termism vs Long termism - 10:47Skills to acquire in the ever-changing business environment - 16:57Power of 3 - 20:13What makes businesses success or failure - 30:06**New Segment ** Making it Stick - 34:35QuotesEvery business has a responsibility to ensure a sustained path to profitabilityEvery slowdown has resulted in better technology solutionsHard things take time, stay persistentThe only thing you owe to yourself is to be the best version of yourselfConnect with MSR:  LinkedIn | Website Do not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Feb 10'23. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Kirstin is one of Australia’s most prominent leadership experts. An award-winning author, columnistand company director, Kirstin is also making a global impact, with UK-based Thinkers50 naming her one of theworld’s top 30 “Thinkers to Watch” and she was shortlisted for the Distinguished Award in Leadership in 2021.Kirstin’s career includes three decades of leadership experience including a previous appointment by the Australian Prime Minister as Acting Chair and Deputy Chair of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.Kirstin has previously been the CEO of a global consulting firm, was a senior executive at a leading corporate law firm, and spent nearly 10 years as an Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force.Kirstin’s second book, Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership (published by Penguin Random House) has been described by #1 NYT bestselling author, Adam Grant, as “A timely, actionable book on the virtues that every great leader needs to learn.” Kirstin writes a popular weekly column for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age called Got a Minute? answering the nation’s work, leadership, and culture questions. She also contributes to the Financial Review.A passionate advocate for women, diversity, and inclusion, Kirstin was responsible for sparking a viral social media campaign called #CelebratingWomen and is the co-author of the award-winning book, Women Kind: Unlocking the power of women supporting women.Timestamps Experience working with the Australian military - 2:42Viral campaign - Celebrating Woman - 9:12Head & Heart the idea behind the book - 14:18What makes a head & hear leader - 24:28Power of 3 - 27:51Connect with Kirstin Ferguson:  LinkedIn | Website | Head&Heart SurveyDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Jan 20'23. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Harish Bhat joined the Tata Group in 1987, as an officer in the Tata Administrative Service. He is the Chairman of Tata Coffee Ltd. He is also a Director on the Boards of several other Tata Companies, including Titan Company Ltd., Trent Ltd., Tata Starbucks Pvt. Ltd., Infiniti Retail Ltd., Tata Unistore Ltd., and Tata AIA Life Insurance Company. During his career of 30 years with the Tata Group, Mr. Bhat has served in several senior roles. These include stints as Managing Director of Tata Global Beverages Ltd., Chief Operating Officer of the Watches and Jewellery businesses of Titan Company, and also in the telecom business of the Group. He has played a key role in several strategic moves over the past two decades, including the launch and nurturing of many iconic brands of the Tata Group, the successful turnaround of the jewelry business, as well as the acquisition of Tetley. Harish holds a BE from BITS Pilani and a PGP from IIM Ahmedabad.Timestamps Growing up years of Harish and the beliefs he held up - 2:10Role transitions and preparations - 13:04Handling adversities - 25:58The TATA Brand custodian - 30:27The TATA stories - 37:26Power of 3 - 46:44QuotesEvery brand is an idea Businesses are built on the foundation of passionate, committed, and capable peopleYouths are the consumers and citizens of tomorrowEmployees are passionate when given wings and asked to flyConnect with Harish Bhat:  LinkedIn | Tata StoriesDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Jan 13'23. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Dr. Sanjay Arora is the Founder of Suburban Diagnostics, a leading diagnostic center and pathology lab offering its services across Western India. A TEDx Speaker, Dr. Arora has spoken at various conferences and events, sharing his entrepreneurial journey, experiences, and learnings.Dr. Arora is known to be a thought leader in the Diagnostics and Healthcare industry. His visionary approach towards women’s health has helped bring a change and improve the health outcomes and health indices in the country.Dr. Arora has graduated from Grant Medical College and JJ Hospital, with a special interest in Cytopathology. He has trained at the esteemed Tata Hospital, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Henry Ford Hospital, USA. His visionary approach towards women’s health has helped bring a change and improve the health outcomes and health indices in the country. He is a global traveler, amateur chef, travel photographer, and DJ who loves sharing his entrepreneurial journey, experiences, and learnings. His demeanor has also led him to be a constant student of leadership who is actively learning to be a better version of himself from global gurus like Dr. Marshall Goldsmith.Timestamps The doctor as an entrepreneur - 2:56Dr. Sanjay’s backstory - 12:10Developing curiosity - 17:45Creating space through the practice of mindfulness -25:26Power of 3 - 32:30Building career in the health care industry - 42:18 QuotesEvery day is a fresh dayRelationships are like elastic, you can stretch them only to a point.The best way to learn anything is to get your hands dirtyWe make plans for life but life has a plan for usYou cannot pour from an empty cupConnect with Dr. Sanjay:  LinkedIn |Email |FacebookDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Dec 30'22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Ayesha Billimoria is a 3-time national champion in the 200mtrs from the year 2001 to 2003. She has represented the state of Maharashtra for 17 consecutive years and has held several national and state titles along with being the Fastest Girl in India.Ayesha currently works as an athletics coach and movement specialist in Mumbai and believes that all training is a process of education, awareness, and experience. With a 4-year training stint in Sydney, Australia from the year 2010 to 2014, her former coach Gavin Fernandes who is an Olympic Gold medalist in Boxing (physiotherapist) taught Ayesha that Sports and Life always go hand in hand. Her own experience of emerging as a leader and not a follower makes her the Fit girl India, whom she is known as today, across the nation. In 2016 she started her own social enterprise by the name of Project Fit girl, which aims at educating young children at the Government school level and in rural India. This project now works primarily in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra & Rajasthan.Timestamps The Princess who became an Athlete - 2:23Embracing retirement as an athlete - 15:53Project Fit Girl - 20:13Managing Change - 29:46Power of 3 - 39:29Olympics Values Project - 44:52 QuotesFailures are what take you forwardSports and life go hand in handTargeting an audience that has never exercised. Simplicity is the keyAre you motivated enough from within, that’s the driveConnect with Ayesha:  LinkedIn |Email |TwitterDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Dec 16'22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Meher Anand Mirchandani is a maven, balancing her various roles with equal ease and persistent hard work, whether it is that of a business leader, entrepreneur, author, coach, wife, daughter, or a devoted mother to her twin daughters.Meher shoulders the responsibility of Managing Director at Palmon Group, which is one of the most well-respected and prominent groups in UAE for over 3 decades now. Having joined the Group six years ago, she is already credited with playing a pivotal role in its success.As one of the Forbes Top Indian leaders and a transformative coach Meher recognizes that culture is the cornerstone of an organization and is responsible for creating and building a culture and a growth mindset at Palmon and Manrre that empowers leaders to build strong and motivated teams. She believes that ‘culture not only beats strategy but determines the future and longevity of the organization. She personifies the line, ‘Success is what you attract, by who you become, when you focus on who you are becoming in the process and why your company exists is when you move higher.'Meher s vision for 2021 is to address and serve the ‘Why’ of her organization. She is driven to discover the ‘WHY’ of her life and business as she explains that is what is required to live an enriched life. She further elaborates, ‘Success is measured beyond the profitability of a company and your personal net worth, it when you know the reason and purpose for the company’s existence along with your existence. Her personal journey has brought about a transformation in her which she shares in her first book ‘Come Alive, don’t just exist’, which is due to release in mid-October 2020. Timestamps Meher’s journey - 2:16Self-inquiry practice - 9:56Come alive again, the making of it - 17:16Knowing yourself to love yourself - 22:29Importance of planning and prioritization - 26:45 Quotes from the conversationSuccess is something you attract by the person you becomeAll pain is in our headRelationship with oneself determines the quality of all other relationshipsYou cannot give from an empty glassYou can inspire someone when you are InspiredConnect with Meher:  LinkedIn |Website |TwitterDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Dec 2'22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Deepak Raj, co-founder, Yoska, is one of the leading Indian Triathletes. He has 22 years of running and triathlon experience. He has successfully completed 23 IRONMAN Triathlons – considered the world's toughest single-day endurance challenge, which entails, 3.8 km swimming in open water, 180 km cycling, and 42.2 km running all done sequentially within a cut-off time in a day. He has qualified for the IRONMAN World Championships on 2 occasions. He has also run 13 marathons and is a Boston Marathon Qualifier. He has had a phenomenal transformational journey from an unfit 95+ kilos to being an Ambassador for Triathlon in India driving the growth of the sport in India.Deepak Raj is also the CEO and co-founder of Yoska which provide online training programs for running, cycling, triathlon, and general fitness using their digital platform. Yoska (www.yoska.in) is also the franchise owner for IRONMAN in India and has organized the first-ever IRONMAN 70.3 event in India. Deepak is also the Race Director of IRONMAN 70.3 Goa.Timestamps From Corporate Athlete to Ironman - 2:54Influence of the external ecosystem in nurturing the sport - 8:11Sporting foundation for kids - 14:05Experience of being an entrepreneur - 19:06Power of 3 - 23:07Ironman Race Director - 33:11Connect with Deepak:  LinkedIn |Website |TwitterDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Nov 18'22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

S.Venkatesh is an author, speaker, business leader and investor.His books AGNIBAAN and KAALKOOT have both been Amazon's #1 bestsellers, and have received acclaim for their combination of conspiracy, history, and suspense. KAALKOOT has been optioned for screen adaptation.As a private equity investor, business leader, and Board member, Venkatesh has helped businesses grow, innovate, scale up and create value. Venkatesh spent a significant part of his career in the public equity markets with Credit Suisse, JP Morgan, and Deutsche Bank, where he led top-ranked Asian and Indian teams. He helped invest funds in the Indian infrastructure sector as part of the leadership team at the private equity arms of AMP and Macquarie. He has held Board and Investment Committee positions in firms across the infrastructure and financial services sectors.Venkatesh has been keenly interested in Eastern philosophy and mysticism right from his college days at IIT Delhi and IIM Calcutta. He is passionate about self-discovery and the power of stories to inspire and transform.Timestamps Bouts of Inspiration experienced by Venkatesh - 6:45Mindfulness as a tool of growth - 9:34Finding AHA moments in a boisterous world - 15:59Power of 3 - Importance of discipline - 20:33Bringing balance to the multiple roles - 29:11Building Support system - 32:38Connect with Venkatesh:  LinkedIn |WebsiteDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes.  Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Joanna Bloor - Who is the now you? Who is the future you? Your potential, your possibilities, who you will be tomorrow? Making these decisions transforms how you introduce and talk about yourself. You will love Joanna Bloor’s stories of CBS, Ted Talks, Microsoft, and Cinderella as a transformation fairy godmother of the future you and your potential. Joanna Bloor describes herself as a career futurist, adventurer, and aspiring fairy godmother. She believes that it’s time for us humans to rethink how we take on the modern working world. Joanna is on a mission to identify and articulate people’s human value and their place in the next chapter of the working world. In this episode, Joanna describes how she ‘accidentally’ became an entrepreneur, plus how she now transforms how people approach work. Listen in to this wonderful conversation on Opt-In and how it can be a difference maker for your personal and professional life.Timestamps A new way to introduce ourselves and its importance - 2:33The Opt-In future state - 13:435 Questions of Ambition - 18:29Developing Diversity of Thinking - 29:59Type of Leaders you can Opt-In - 36:20Power of 3 - 40:30Cinderella Story - 48:29QuotesEvery decision made about you and your opportunities is made in a room that you are not inYou are not your titleAmbition is as unique as the individualA good leader is one who creates the feeling of being the person, the person needs to beYour career is an element of lifeConnect with Joanna:  LinkedIn |WebsiteDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Oct 21'22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Flashback 10 is a Bonus Episode. This is an amalgamation of the last 10 episodes in a concise form bringing in key lessons from the last ten guests. Inspire Someone Today featured the following guests as part of this Flashback 10,E56 - Hemant Soreng | E57 - Pallavi Singh | E58 - Gautam Ganglani | E59 - Brian Mantle | E60 - Ngao Motsei | E61 - Dr. Balu | E62 - Joel Peterson | E63 - Steven Rudolph | E64 - Dr. Marni McDowell | E65 - Dr. Ryan O'SullivanIf you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eWant to say Hello to me, do connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.Do not miss to check out our new website and share your love, https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Oct  7’22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Ryan has spent the past 15 years analyzing client relationship data to help grow and protect revenue and has spent the past six years researching, at Doctorate level, how to measure ‘Relationship Capital’.The output is a model that explores the factors that contribute to relationship qualityin high-value B2B relationships. He is a regular speaker on this subject at industry events and guest lectures at universitiesTimestamps Relationship capital - 4:17Social exchange theory - 10:00Improving the depth of relationship - 16:38Power of 3 - 23:22Virtual relationships - 41:15Managing relationship during transition - 46:21QuotesRelationships are the fuel that will get you where you want to goYou can achieve anything that you set your mind to and there will be people along the way to help youConnect with Dr. Ryan:  LinkedIn |EmailDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Oct 7'22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Marni McDowell is the Senior Director of Global Health & Wellbeing at Micron Technology leading the wellbeing, experience, and team member advocacy teams.  A graduate of Montana State University and California College for Health Sciences, Marni is a Registered Dietitian with a Master of Science in Wellness Promotion. She is currently a PhD student studying organizational psychology with weeks to go until she is fully complete with this journey! She teaches nutrition courses at Boise State University as an adjunct faculty member. She has worked in a variety of health care settings and has spent the past 15 years in corporate health and wellbeing. She resides in Boise, ID.Timestamps Ingredients of a good wellbeing program - 3:48Importance of rest and recovery - 8:34Leader’s role in making wellbeing successful - 15:52Marni’s story - 17:31Power of 3 - 20:15Role of the employee in a post-pandemic world - 34:41QuotesMicro behaviors make the big differenceOur life is built up by routinesDon’t sweat the small stuffConnect with Marni:  LinkedInDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Sep 23'22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Steven Rudolph, in 1989, while pursuing a career in music in New York, Steven Rudolph took up a part-time teaching job to make ends meet. In his first class, he had an epiphany: that he had an innate capacity to teach. Though he had no formal training, it was as if he already knew how to do it—as if he were a fish in water.The realization led him on a 21-year quest to India, where he uncovered 5,000-year-old secrets to self-understanding and achieving one's potential. Steven has taken those principles and crafted them into an easy-to-use, enjoyable program--Feed Your Tigers.Steven lives in Cambodia where he serves as CEO of MNI, and explores how ancient Eastern wisdom can help people (and their tigers) become more aligned.Time StampsWest meets the East story - 1:42Superhighway of competency development - 14:02Feed Your Tigers - 23:24Power of 3 - 31:58Overview of Multiple Natures International - 40:53Message from Bhagavad Gita - 43:33QuotesIn this part of life, everybody gets a giftYou cannot take nine women and make a baby in a monthPerseverance conquers ALLConnect with Steven:  LinkedIn | Twitter |WebsiteDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Sep 9'22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Joel Peterson is the chairman of JetBlue Airways and the founding partner of Peterson Partners, a Salt Lake City-based investment management firm.Joel has a long history of successful growth capital investments in a variety of industries. He currently teaches Entrepreneurial Management at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, is the Chairman of the Board of Overseers at the Hoover Institution at Stanford as well as the Chairman of the Board at JetBlue Airways, and serves as a Director of Franklin Covey. He served formerly as Managing Partner of Trammell Crow Company. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. Joel is the author of, The 10 Laws of Trust: Building the Bonds that Make a Business Great. Timestamps,JetBlue as a Challenger brand and culture building - 5:42Culture building for Leaders - 11:56Preparing business leaders to deal with disruption - 15:30Power of 3 - 18:12Laws of Trust - The Book - 26:06QuotesTrustworthiness is the currency for integrityNot let failure bother you if it is the failure of resultsYour conversations build or destroy TrustMany are stubborn in pursuit of the path they have chosen, few in pursuit of the goal.Connect with Joel:  LinkedIn | TwitterDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Aug 26'22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

This is Episode 61 and the 2nd year birthday of IST. I speak to Dr. R Balasubramaniam (Dr. Balu).  Dr. Balu is a Grassroots Physician. His life has been inspired by the work and life of Swami Vivekananda. Like Swami Vivekananda, Dr. Balu has dedicated his life to upliftment and to betterment of the underserved. His kindness, wisdom, and clarity of thought stand out for anyone who speaks to him but his sheer dedication and willingness to end human suffering is what separates him from his peers. His books "Voices from the Grassroots" and 'i, the citizen' are compilation of narratives and reflections of a development expert and are now globally acclaimed. He is also the Founder of Grassroots Research and Advocacy Movement (GRAAM) A public policy think tank based out of Mysuru. He is currently the full time Member-HR in the Capacity Building Commission of the Government of India. Inspired by the message of Swami Vivekananda, he sees his life's mission as building a resurgent India by inspiring leadership in the youth of the country.Quotes from the EpisodeWe are all instruments of changeWe are the makers of our own destinyNation building is by investing in human and social capitalLeadership is about being present by being absentConnect with Dr. Balu:  LinkedIn | Website | TwitterDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Aug 19'22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Dr. Ngao Motsei is a workplace bullying practitioner, scholar, coach, and thought leader. She is passionate about creating healthy, respectful, and bully-free environments as well as positive workplace cultures.She serves on the board of the International Association on Workplace Bullying and Harassment (IAWBH), a global membership organization of academics, researchers and practitioners in workplace bullying and harassment. Timestamps Bullying at the workplace, how did the journey begin for Ngao - 2:21A framework for bullyproof organization - 10:26Elements for creating a good work environment - 18:47Power of 3 - 30:24Leading with Courage - 43:38QuotesOrganizations take the shadow of the LeaderYou don’t need permission to be KindI am because of you; you are because of me. We are interdependentGreat leaders know when to followLeadership is action, not positionConnect with Ngao:  LinkedIn | Website | TwitterDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Aug 12'22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Brian Mantle, Chief Executive Officer at the German Cricket Federation speaks about promoting cricket, grassroots development, overcoming challenges, and his future goals and aspirations. Compare and contrast the challenges in the business world, diversity, and its critical role in the growth of organizations and sports.In this episode we discuss,Cricket in Germany, being the underdog - 1:35Importance of Vision - 9:49Overcoming hurdles - 17:33Power of 3 - 20:05Role of immigration and culture building - 28:15IST Message - 34:56QuotesDon’t take things too seriouslySports break barriers and bring people togetherConnect with Brian:  LinkedIn | Website |Do not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Aug 5'22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Gautam Ganglani is the CEO - Chief Energizing Officer of Right Selection.Right Selection is a global speakers management & marketing company, that has access to 100+ international high-profile celebrity speakers, regional speakers & industry experts.Some of the global thought leaders who work with Right Selection are Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Stephen. M.R Covey, Jack Canfield, Brian Tracy, Mark Thompson, Ron Kaufman, and Sally Helgesen to name a few.Gautam is also the author of the book Breaking Bread.In this episode we discuss,The philosophy of Breaking breadBuilding relationshipsNetworking - Myth-bustingExperience of being a writer and authorSpeakers under the Right Selection bannerGratitude journal and being gratefulPractice of listening Timestamps Importance of building relationships - 2:05Busting Networking myths - 13:04Gautam’s reflection on being an author - 18:34Success mantras of great speakers - 24:38Power of 3 - 27:47Managing information overload - 37:21QuotesThere is always a story behind a storyHow you respond determines your outcomesStop learning, stop livingBest networker listens to 70% and talks 30%To know and not to do is not yet to know; you knowConnect with Gautam:  LinkedIn | Website | TwitterDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Jul 22'22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Pavitra Singh currently heads HR for PepsiCo India. She has been with PepsiCo for the last 15+ years. With 20 years of work experience leading large teams across geographies, she has held leadership positions across a variety of roles in India and other markets. From Center of excellence roles like Talent Management, L&D, Culture, D&I, and Talent Acquisition to operating HR Business partnering roles.Prior to joining PepsiCo, she worked with American Express and Fair Isaac.Pavitra is an explorer at heart. She loves traveling the world and experiencing different cultures. A Gen Z mom, she loves spending time with her daughter and learning from her new age methods.Timestamps Leading with HEART -  2:30Location free roles - 9:18Running your own race - 19:30Celebrating failures - 22:45Culture Transformation - 28:52QuotesIf you trust your employees they are going to give their bestYou learn and pick up different things from different leadersAlways believe in running your own raceIf the values are strong, there is no “grey”You live to work and not work to liveCulture is the “Smell” of the placeConnect with Pavitra:  LinkedInDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Jul 8'22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Hemant Albert Soreng is a serial entrepreneur, digital evangelist, author, blogger, scuba diver, documentary filmmaker, high-altitude mountaineer, ironman triathlete, and marathoner. Presently, he runs Rustik Travel, a sustainable experiential travel company that he has founded a few years ago. An early entrepreneur, in 2000, he co-founded eDeltaC Communications, one of the first digital marketing agencies in India, which was bought by Ogilvy, a top advertising agency worldwide, after two years of profitable operations. He then moved on to work for various companies in leadership positions for several years (a period he calls ‘sabbatical’) until he plunged into entrepreneurship again.He went to school in Delhi at Sardar Patel Vidyalaya. He is an engineering graduate from Delhi College of Engineering (1995) in Electronics & Communication and has an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (1997).Timestamps Hemant on being a multifaceted personality - 3:09Expereince sharing from the 26,000 kilometers roadtrip - 9:34Surprise elements on the road trip - 19:25Power of 3 - 26:42Lessons from road trip - 35:47QuotesGo beyond your limits and do it for yourselfPeople are what makes placesDo not get bogged down by internal/external voiceConnect with Hemant : LinkedIn | Twitter |WebsiteDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Jun 24'22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Flashback 10 is a Bonus Episode. This is an amalgamation of the last 10 episodes in a concise form bringing in key lessons from the last ten guests. Inspire Someone Today featured the following guests as part of this Flashback 10 - Journalist turned CEO/Founder - Shreyasi Singh, Author, and Social Impact professional- Roshan Paul, Ex-Navy Veteran, and CEO of ANSR - Lalit Ahuja, Mindset Coach, and Olympian athletes Coach -  Sanjana Kiran, CX Leader and Keynote Speaker - Nathalie Schooling, Podcaster and Co-Founder of WYN Studio - Bijay Gautam Financial market expert and Young Turk - Salonee Shangvi, Career Coach and Sales expert Krishna Gopal, Ex-Banker and CEO of Scrip Box - Atul Shinghal and the last guest on the list is CEO and Founder of Dynamic Achievement - Sasja Chomos.Time Stamps: The Five Themes:Theme # 1 - Career Transitions - 2:30Theme # 2 - Taking advantage of the situations we run into - 9:08Theme # 3 - Impact Stories - 15:16Theme # 4 - Financial wellness - 21:55Theme #5 - Mental Well-being - 27: 12IST Message - 32:40If you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eWant to say Hello to me, do connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.Do not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Jun  10’22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Sasja Chomos  - President, Culture of Service and Leadership, Dynamic AchievementSasja is a specialist in organizational culture, leadership coaching and development, and employee engagement. Driven by her core purpose to create conditions for individuals, teams, and organizations to excel, Sasja helps people develop the mindset and skills they need to achieve superior results. Sasja has a Masters Degree in Leadership and Training from Royal Roads University and a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Lethbridge.Timestamps Sasja’s professional journey - 2:02Power of mindset and skill development - 11:04Horizontal and Vertical mindset - 18:27Power of 3 - 24:20Leaders' role in employees well-being - 31:33Why leaders don’t get feedback - 37:21QuotesDifferent sets of mindsets will give you different resultsIf I am not operating at my best then everything else is a moot pointThe strongest predictor of our mental health at the workplace is the relationship we have with our bossConnect with Sasja Chomos : LinkedInWebsiteDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Jun 3'22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Atul Singhal - Founder, and CEO of Scripbox owns and operates an online investing platform that distributes mutual funds in India. Its platform allows investors to buy and sell equity, debt, and tax-saving mutual funds. Atul Singhal founded Scripbox in 2012. It has its headquarters in Bengaluru IndiaAtul started Scripbox as he felt strongly that India deserved better than what was on offer for the common investor. Having spent over 15 years building businesses in South Africa, the UK, and India, Atul brings expertise and experience in taking companies from 10 to 100 and beyond.Scripbox, Atul is in charge of growth and his mission is to help a million families achieve financial freedom, by making Scripbox the preferred partner in their wealth creation journey.He is passionate about Entrepreneurship and apart from founding and scaling two successful start-ups, Scripbox and Probe Information Services (both well funded by leading VCs in the world), he also actively mentors a number of start-ups, including being involved with NSRCEL. He is also a regular speaker at Fintech and Entrepreneurship forums.Atul is an alumnus of Mayo College, IIT Madras, and IIM Bangalore.Timestamps Lessons from being an entrepreneur - 3:30Working with VCs as an entrepreneur - 10:20Financial wellness, the what and how of it - 16:22What are the right investing instruments - 25:30Trends in the stock market - 31:54Atul’s journey as a late-stage entrepreneur - 37:50QuotesMore people die of overeating than starvationCapital doesn’t come with conditions but comes with expectationsFinancial goals without a plan are like having a bucket listLet Power of Compounding be your friendConnect with Atul Singhal : LinkedIn |  Twitter|  WebsiteDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

KG is a natural mentor and coach. He worked in the corporate world for 38 years across a variety of industries and towards the latter part specialized in IT sales. With several achievements under his belt, KG discovered his IKIGAI in coaching & mentoring when he helped conceive of & deliver the AIM program at Tech Mahindra. He continues to be associated with TechM in helping to enable their sales team.His #PadiHaiwithKG videos and posts are well-read and watched and provide followers with learning based on the rearview mirror of his life. His uncanny ability to use analogies to make a point and his storytelling abilities make him a compelling speaker.He has worked with the CEOs and leadership teams of several mid-sized firms to be their sounding board, review strategy, help with recruitment and provide coaching to senior executives. In this episode we discuss,Are career transition possible so late in your career?Series of small serendipities, paying attention to the signalsDeveloping the inner salespersonWorking with young professionals and traits manger's to watch out forSkills to acquire in an ever-changing business worldPadi Hai, what matters to youHybrid work and the role leaders and managers can playTimestamps Making career transitions and finding IKIGAI - 2:10Rekindling the Inner salesperson - 8:53Nurturing young professionals - 15:02Power of 3 - 23:01Hybrid work expectations - 33:07IST Message - 36:38QuotesIf you don’t get what you like you should like what you getSelling is with each of us, we do not choose to acknowledge itTo be a better professional be a better humanConnect with KG:LinkedInTwitterDo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - May 12'22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Salonee Sanghvi, India’s Top 100 Women in Finance | India’s Wealth Management Thought Leader Award – Nominee | India’s Top 50 Finance InfluencersFourth-generation financial professional with 17+ years of experience in the financial services industry.The dearth of solid, reliable financial advice prompted her to realize her passion to spread financial literacy with transparency to every strata of society. To bridge the gap and provide a customized roadmap she founded My Wealth Guide, an endeavor to make a difference to help people become financially independent and attain their goals.Timestamps  Journey towards becoming a personal wealth consultant - 2:34Understanding the investing process - 8:00Long term wealth building - 17:54Evidence-based investing - 21:40Financial lessons post-pandemic era - 31:57QuotesSavings means what you invest and not necessarily what you leave in your bank accountMoney should give you peace of mind, not stress, understand your relationship with moneyNo plan is cast in stone, revisit your money goals regularlyTime in the market is very important than timing the marketConnect with Salonee:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saloneesanghvi/Twitter: @QuirkyLogicWebsite: https://www.mywealthguide.com/  Do not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Apr 15'22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Bijay Goutaum, Co-founder, WYN Studio & Host- The Inspiring Talk Podcast, a creative content studio specializing in audio storytelling and podcasts.He hosts one of the top podcasts in India- The Inspiring Talk reaching over a million people. His show was among the Top Podcasts on Jio Saavn in 2020 and Gaana in 2021Before all this began, Bijay was working as a Research Scientist in a leading Pharmaceutical Company. He was clearly losing motivation and drive in his life and that's when he started The Inspiring Talk. Within 15 months of starting his podcast, he quit his job to follow his passion for podcasting and inspiring people through his podcast.Timestamps Journey of India’s first podcasting coach - 2:31Elements of vulnerability - 13:47Podcasting trends - 21:34Power of 3 - 29:30Summary from The Inspiring Talks podcast - 37:38IST Message - 45:47QuotesHave self-belief even though people around you dissuadeFocus on one thing without getting distractedJudgment comes in the way of being vulnerableIf you want to connect dots you need to first collect the dotsThink beyond yourselfConnect with Bijay:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bijaygautam/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bijayspeaks/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bijayspeaksTwitter: https://twitter.com/bijayspeaksWebsite: https://bijayspeaks.com Do not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Apr 15'22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Following a thriving career in marketing, Nathalie Schooling founded nlighten in 2005. Since then, she has grown into a multiple award-winning customer experience company, recognized as one of South Africa’s leading CX enterprises. Nathalie is an experienced customer service strategist, trainer, and improvement specialist with more than 25 years of experience in the customer service and experience industry. Her vision is to help South African businesses improve their service and create memorable customer experiences that build their reputation, enhance their profitability, and make them sustainable regardless of market conditions.In this episode we discuss,What is Customer Experience (CX) - From Action to Experience CX trendsCreating Customer journey mapsCX case studiesSkills required to become a CX practitioner Timestamps Fundamentals of CX - 4:13Nathalie’s journey as CX Influencer - 12:57CX trends in the industry - 17:17Customer journey map in a post covid world - 23:393 CX Case studies - 32:47Becoming a CX practitioner - 37:47QuotesSometimes, Less is MoreNever be happy with the “Status quo”Out of bad comes goodYou have to give to receiveConnect with Nathalie: LinkedIn Twitter: @nlightenCXWebsite: https://www.nlightencx.com/ Do not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Apr 1'22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Sanjana Kiran - High-Performance Sport Psychology expert to elite international athletes and elite coaches in preparation for Olympics, World Championships, etc. Torch-bearer for Athlete Psychological Safety Campaign and ambassador of Athlete & Coach Mental Wellness. Mental Resilience App developer. High-Performance Mind Labs curator. Sport Psychology supervisor and guide to sports psychologists. High-Performance Leadership trainer and Sports Coaching facilitator. In this episode Sanjana & Idiscuss,Journey of Sanjana as a high-performance sport Psychologist High-performance sport and PsychologyWorking with OlympiansMasterclass on mental wellbeingTimestamps Journey of Sanjana as a high-performance sport Psychologist - 2:34Working with Olympians - 11:40Decoupling efforts and results paradigm - 18:02Lessons from the champion athletes - 26:56Mental well-being myths, practices and awareness - 30:04QuotesWhat comes between you and your pursuits is yourself - emotions, self-confidence & self-beliefDoes fear help you to thrive or succumb? Differentiate between rational and irrational fearThere is no replacement for EmpathyEvery day is a NEW day - Sunrises for everyoneMind is a part of youBe Inspired by yourself and that will inspire someone elseConnect with Sanjana: LinkedIn Do not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Mar 18 '22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Lalit is the Founder/ CEO of ANSR and has been instrumental in establishing over 80 GCCs across India and Poland. Prior to founding ANSR, Lalit has served as the CEO of several companies including Datamatics, LG and News Corporation (Star TV). Lalit has also held executive positions as the Chairman and President of Target India and Senior Executive Advisor for IBM, Japan. Lalit started his career in the Indian Navy before retiring as a Lieutenant Commander. While in the Navy, he was the Head of the prestigious Naval Computer Applications Centre in Lonavla and was Senior Engineer Officer at several warships. Lalit earned his engineering degree from BITS Pilani and MS in Computer Science from IIT, Mumbai.In this episode we discuss,5 lives in 1, a sneak preview of Lalit’s journeyThe mindset needed to traverse through multiple domainsThe new world of business post-pandemicThe changing dynamics of the Global Capability CentersThe great resignation - What can business and HR leaders need to doOffices of the future - Definition of hybrid workThe time is now to take advantage of the opportunities that lie aheadTimestamps The early career of Lalit from Indian Navy to being an entrepreneur - 2:09New skills in a post-pandemic world - 8:30The focus for business leaders in the new reality - 13:29Service industries reinvigoration - 25:00The Great Resignation - What should business and HR leaders need to do - 34:20Hybrid work defined - 38:15QuotesLearning while runningFind comfort in getting out of the comfort zoneThe future success and failure of an organization depends on how effectively data is leveragedTake advantage of the opportunities that lie aheadConnect with Lalit: Website, and LinkedIn Do not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Mar 4 '22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Roshan Paul has spent his life questioning the status quo and built a career around connecting global citizens to solve social problems across boundaries. He co-founded Amani Institute in 2011 with these values in mind. Raised in Bangalore, India, Roshan has a Master’s in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School, a Bachelor’s in International Political Economy from Davidson College (a degree he self-designed), and a certificate in Creative Leadership as one of the founding participants of THNK: The Amsterdam School for Creative Leadership. He has guest-lectured at over fifty universities and other institutions around the world, including Harvard, Georgetown, and the World Bank. He served a term on the World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Future Council on Behavioral Science (2016-2018), was awarded a Leadership in Education award by the World Education Congress, and was named one of the Asia Society’s “Asia 21 Young Leaders” in 2018.In this episode we discuss,Roshan’s journey to Impact workMaking of Amani InstituteStart-up & co-founder chemistry 3 Impact stories from Nairobi, Sao Paulo & BangaloreNew Reason to workTimestamps Early career of Roshan - 1:45Amani Institute - 10:51Chemistry of co-founder success - 16:053 social impact stories from - 21:01Extracts of “The New Reason to Work” - 29:51IST Message - 42:10QuotesPeople will be more fulfilled when they make a differenceNetworking is not about what you get but what you can give - How may I help you?No matter who you are you have a role to play in the Impact sectorTake the first step today, make a move - beautiful things will happen.Connect with Roshan: Website, Book, and LinkedIn Do not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Feb 18 '22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Journalist turned entrepreneur is the latest Inspirer on this popular podcast Inspire Someone Today. Shreyasi’s journey to entrepreneurship, and higher education, is itself symbolic of the diversity and opportunities of modern careers. She is currently Founder & CEO, Harappa Education — an online education institution that aims to become a necessary and high-quality learning destination for all young professionals. Shreyasi is an alumnus of the Lady Shri Ram College for Women and the Indian Institute of Mass Communication. In this episode we discuss,The life and trails of a founder and entrepreneurThe changing trajectory of learningTrends in online learning over the yearsAdvice to wannabe entrepreneurs Responsibility of being a 2 percenterTimestamps The learnings, perks and sleepless nights of a CEO - 2:33Evolution of online education - 9:07The genesis of Harappa - 14:46Career transition decision points of Shreyasi - 22:33Power of 3 - 31:48Challenges of being an entrepreneur - 37:48Fostering teamwork - 43:48QuotesStudent debt is at the highest ever point and at the same point educating oneself is easier than ever - Paul GrahamEducation is not about content but also the contextYou become unique when your career stack is uniqueGiven a chance make the changeConnect with Shreyasi: Website, Book, and LinkedIn Do not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Feb 4 '22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Flashback 10 is a summary episode capturing key themes from the previous ten episodes. Making paradigm shifts & taking the untrodden path is the key attribute that each of the guests in these last ten episodes has demonstrated. Inspire Someone Today featured the following guests as part of this Flashback 10 - India’s foremost digital marketer Siddharth Rajshekar. An architect with a deep desire of making a social impact by creating playgrounds for underprivileged kids in Pooja Rai. Renowned Futurist, Anton Musgrave. Corporate professional turned Parenting Coach - Susant Kalra. India’s first Sanskrit animated movie creator Ravishankar Venkateswaran is an example of passion, purpose, and grit. CEO of Rugby India and former India Captain Nasser Hussain shared the Rugby movement in India and lessons corporate can imbibe through sports. A master class on Leadership from the newspaper boy to the CEO story of Paul Dupuis. An executive coach working with clients on finding harmony in success was Deepa Natarajan. Photopreneur, Mayur Channagere shared the pitfalls entrepreneurs should watch out for as they scale their venture, and finally, renowned coach Krishnan Raman discussed SMARTER goals and a principles-centric approach to goal attainment. Time Stamps: The Four Lessons:Lesson # 1 - Follow your passion - Defy the odds - 2:55Lesson # 2 - Pragmatic approach to goal setting - 9:44Lesson # 3 - Differentiate amongst competition - 15:54Lesson # 4 - Effective Leadership lessons - 19:58Do not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Follow me on LinkedIn or Instagram.Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Jan 21’22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Krishnan is an experienced Coach, Mentor, Consultant, Facilitator & Keynote Speaker with more than 25 years of experience in enabling Leadership at all levels across India and other parts of the world. His association with more than 1000 organizations of varying sizes have benefited from his expertise to increase their Sales, Market Share, Profitability, Employee Engagement, Customer Loyalty, Trust, Personal Productivity, and Team/Organizational Execution Capabilities. He lives in Gurugram, India and his Personal Mission is to enable the highest potential in every individual he serves. His Vision is to make the current world a better & peaceful place for future generations.In this episode we discuss,Who needs coaching? The new definition of goal setting, from SMART goal to SMARTER goals. Towards a principles-based decision making in life or in business, the practice one can adapt. The 7 habits framework from the person who worked closely with Dr. Stephen Covey. How do you achieve goals, not on the goal itself but the action thereon? Experience sharing by collaborating with Dr. Covey. Coaching tipsAkhand Jyoti, a social foundation with a mission Timestamps What is Coaching and who is it for - 2:04SMART goals to SMARTER goals - 7:30Principles-based approach - 13:217 Habits of Highly Effective People framework - 18:403 coaching tips to all our listeners - 27:48Akhand Jyoti, a social foundation with a mission - 31:35QuotesCoaching is all about conversations that expand peoples thinkingMethods can vary, values can shift but Principles remain the samePeople don’t fail in achieving goals, they fail in taking actionMotivation is external, Inspiration is internalConnect with Krishnan: LinkedIn Social enterprise AkhandJyoti - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24BZ7JrCHTADo not miss to check out our new website and share your love https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Jan 14 '22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Mayur Channagere is a Photopreneur (photographer and Entrepreneur) and Chief Storyteller at “AGNA”. Having spent over a decade in a corporate set up as a consultant in top Indian Companies, he moved out to pursue his passion for storytelling through Photography and Cinematography as a medium in 2010. Mayur started PhotoMojo (An - AGNA Venture). Photomojo is a leading Photo and Videography production house that strives towards one underlying purpose – the art of visual storytellingMayur starts sharing his experience and challenges of being an entrepreneur, the importance of finding the right mentor, building a team with transparency and complementary skills. Experience sharing working with the likes of Pandit Ravishankar, Kiccha Sudeep, and Mike Cannon. The awesome power of 3 round where Mayur takes us to three wonderful places that cannot be missed. Skills needed to be a good photographer and a powerful message to sign off the show.Timestamps Challenges of being an entrepreneur - 2:23Building a team as an entrepreneur - 11:43Lessons learned from working with larger-than-life personalities - 24:20Power of 3 - 33:52Skills to be a good photographer - 41:39QuotesThe more you teach, the more you share, the more you LEARN.Know your clients, do your homeworkBe prepared to give without any expectationsThe more you read the more you develop your visualizationConnect with Mayur: Website and LinkedIn Do not miss to check out our new website and share your love  https://inspiresomeonetoday.in/Follow me on LinkedIn or Instagram.Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Jan 7 '22. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Deepa NATARAJAN is a leader in the field of change helping highly driven corporate professionals to find success and wellbeing in their whole life. She helps leaders rethink the way they lead by bringing eastern and western practices in service of transforming lives. She has developed a proven methodology to help leaders get unstuck from old patterns, to achieve the success they desire whilst experiencing a better quality of life.Deepa talks about the year gone by, was it too fast or too slow.  Her journey of becoming an executive coach. Why is change hard? Limiting beliefs that stall us. Breaking paradigms and watching the language we use. The different perspectives to the process of goal setting, key techniques to find internal coherence. Insights on Rethink Leadership. Power of journaling, reflection vs journaling.Timestamps Reflection moments post-pandemic - 1:48Why is change hard - 5:10Language successful people use - 9:22Process of goal setting - 14:02Power of 3 - 18:53Rethink Leadership - 22:10QuotesBe willing and courageous to experiment and be vulnerableCan I be great by playing a safe game?Change doesn’t happen in isolationTell other people how you need to be helpedGetting goals through ease - collective responsibility, co-creation Connect with Deepa: Website and LinkedIn Rethink Leadership MasterclassWant to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Dec 31’21. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

A global leader with a commendable track record in hands-on business growth and organizational transformation leadership. Paul Dupuis, is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Randstad Japan, one of the country's leading HR services organizations, effective 1st July 2021. Prior to his appointment as CEO of Japan, Paul was MD and CEO of Randstad India, where he drove the company to profitability. Paul is a game-changer and a transformational leader.  He published his first book on leadership, The E5 Movement in June 2020. Paul is a passionate ice hockey player and volunteers as a coach and supporter of ice hockey in the remote part of the Himalayas in Northern India.Paul connects with me on this episode on a free-wheeling conversation on a range of topics. Paul shares his early life story starting as a newspaper boy to now the CEO of Randstad Japan. Provides us with the toolbox for life through his own life experiences and learnings. Paul has lived and worked in the APAC region for more than 25 years, leading transformation in Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea, India, and beyond and provides a perspective of leadership in different cultures and finally his philosophy of “doing well and doing good” which he is demonstrating through his work with the Indian Ice Hockey team at the Himalayas.Timestamps Connecting the DOTS - Paul's backstory - 3:04Toolbox of life - 8:14Leading in different cultures - 9:24Leaders paradigm & characteristics - 16:25E5 Movement of Leadership - 22:22Power of 3 - 32:08Coaching Indian Ice Hockey team - 42:03Key quotes and references from the episode:Everything we do in the past makes us stronger todayAs the rain falls the root grows strongerTake everything seriously nothing personallyStand on the Shoulders of GiantsConnect with Paul: Website and Linkedin If you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eSubscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Nasser Hussain, former Captain of the Indian Rugby team, now championing the growth of Rugby across India. A dynamic and task-oriented individual adept at driving teams to achieve high standards of excellence based on values of discipline, accountability and teamwork. An MSc in Sport Management gave a strong foundation in the fundamentals and nuances of capturing greater mind share and resources for growing sport in a unique and competitive market like India. Representing the country at the International level imbibed the virtues of professionalism, time management and excelling under pressure. Outside of work, a person who has a passion for adventure, sport and enjoys travelling, meeting new people and exploring diverse cultures.Man of many hats from a player, captain to taking the game to the next level, Nasser Hussain spoke at length about the following areas,As the head of Rugby India, what gives him sleepless nights. The growth of Rugby in IndiaA bird’s eye view of how the game of rugby is playedWhat are the parallels between sports and business? On the other side of Nasser, the pie chart in the day of the CEOTimestamps Nasser’s Rugby debut - 1:58Experience through playing Sports - 5:48Rugby in India  - 8:35The parallel between growing a product in sports and business - 16:57Power of sharing and collaboration - 25:32Day in the life of the CEO - 33:04Key quotes and references from the episode:Follow your dreams and passion. Do not give up!Failure is the stepping stone to successEverybody wins togetherWe are all in the same boat, eventually, we will get there - practice sharing and collaborationConnect with Nasser:  Website, LinkedInIf you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eWant to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Ravishankar Venkateswaran is the author and director of Punyakoti, India's first crowdfunded and crowdsourced animated feature film in Sanskrit. He started his career as a copywriter after a Master's Degree in English Literature. He was a pioneer and was instrumental in creating the first interactive multimedia CD-ROM based on Indian fables way back in 1995. In this episode, Ravi shares his passion for movie making, the stint and coffee conversations that made his idea take shape. Joined by stalwarts of the Indian movie industry like Ilayaraja and Revathi, this animated Sanskrit movie has a very important social message to humanity. The audacious project and overcoming the fears of making the film. The unique approach adopted in making this movie - crowdfunding, 5 years in the making and launching it on OTT platforms and the various accolades the movie has garnered so far. Ravi makes a bold announcement during the conversation on his future projects.Timestamps The trigger to be a  moviemaker - 2:18Making of the movie “Punyakoti” - 6:40Lessons learnt through filmmaking - 12:56Message from the movie Punyakoti - 19:14Experience sharing from the movie star Revathi - 26:25Being a minimalist -  35:07A career in animation - 37:38Key quotes  from the episode:You have to be at your best  all the timeWhat looks easy and effortless is the produce of years of compressed experienceFear is here to stay, expand despite the fearLife is not about finding yourself it’s about creating yourselfConnect with Ravi Venkateswaran: Website  & LinkedInBook My Show - Punyakoti the MovieIf you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eDo connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Children are born with all the power in the world; it is the external environment and the interactions children have that restricts their natural Gifts and hence their development. By providing a “Nurturing and Stimulating” environment we can support raising their intelligence and potential to keep learning”. “NO-LIMIT CHILDREN” This Is Just Not A Belief – That’s The Way It IsJoining me to talk about Perfect Parenting is the acclaimed author, parenting coach and passionate speaker Sushant Kalra. A pioneer in Parenting Education heading Parwarish for the last 10 years. The author of the book 'Perfect Parenting' helps parents find their unique 'perfect' blend of parenting for their unique family setups.We caught up on this episode to understand what a no-limit child means, the importance of parenting coaches in today’s world and also breaking down myths of our parenting styles and paradigms. Sushant shares practical tips to enhance our relationship with our children and the role we play to make our society amiable for the all-around growth of our children.Timestamps Sushant’s  journey to becoming Parenting Coach - 1:45What’s Parwarish - 6:01Need for Parenting coach - 14:05Enhancing relationship with your child - 20:27Power of 3 - 26:00Perfect Parenting - The Book - 37:37Key quotes and references from the episode:Getting the joy and fulfilment of holding your child for the first time every timeHuman beings are born with unlimited potentialYour child is not youBecome your child’s best friendConnect with Sushant: Website  Book -  Perfect Parenting and Ted TalkSubscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, Jio Saavn, Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

A futurist, business strategist, keynote speaker, businessman and entrepreneur, Anton engages with clients around the world in strategic conversations on the future.  Anton is a partner in Futureworld International, having joined the global Futureworld network in 1991.  He has gained step-change business experience in a varied and successful professional, entrepreneurial and business career. What is a Futurist, exploring possible futures? The signs of the pandemic from the lens of futurists. What’s e-VUCA? Wearables and Ingestables. Rehumanizing humans. Lessons from the intersection of industries. What does space tourism mean to the world of tomorrow? Start-up’s to watch out that is redefining the world and the role each of us can play in reimagining the future is the essence of the conversation on this episode “Reimagining Future”. Timestamps What’s a FUTURIST  - 2:51Did Futurists see the coming of the Pandemic - 9:27VUCA world in a post-pandemic era - 12:04Businesses to watch out for - 17:10Space tourism - What does it mean to the world - 24:00Power of 3 - 25:50Staying ahead and relevant - 30:02Future World - 34:58Key quotes  from the episode:When things go crazy, good things can also happenSmart society is the future of the VUCA worldRehumanizing humans is the 5th industrial revolutionIt’s not about sustainability it’s about flourishingThink differently, stay positiveConnect with Anton: Website and LinkedIn If you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eWant to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Pooja Rai’s NGO, Anthill Creations, builds sustainable playgrounds for kids “Playgrounds should not be a luxury”. It is something every child should have access to for free.” And that is when the then 23-year-old student of architecture in IIT-Kharagpur made her first playground for children within her institution’s campus, using colourful tyres from cars and two-wheelers repurposed as play equipment. In 2017, Pooja started Anthill Creations, an NGO that builds sustainable playgrounds for all kids.In this episode, Pooja shares her journey as a co-founder of the social enterprise - Anthill Creation. Role of community in her project and the positive impact it creates. Bolstering academic progress through playgrounds, pointers for all wannabe social entrepreneurs. How working with various forums will enhance your ideation and network. The skills needed for children in the 21st century.Timestamps Pooja’s backstory & Anthill  - 2:07Start-up and social enterprise ecosystem - 10:49Things to watch out for as a social entrepreneur  - 15:34Power of 3 - 22:39Play and its development in children - 29:26Key quotes and references from the episode:There is no one metric to define impact in social entrepreneurship - Impact first; profits nextThe only way to beat the competition is to be ahead of themHave a bias for actionMake play as part of education, 21st-century skills are learnt at the playgroundConnect with Pooja Rai: Website, Email and LinkedINPooja’s book -  The Road Not takenIf you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eWant to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Siddharth Rajsekar set out on his path to becoming a digital coach in 2018, he was very clear on his motive. After spending years strategizing for some of the best names in the industry like Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy, Robert Kiyosaki, he decided to shift gears from being a digital marketer to clearly focusing on his main mission - redefining the education system of India. Siddharth launched the Internet Lifestyle Hub, one of the world’s largest communities of online coaches by offering proven systems to help them become digital leaders.In this episode, Siddharth shares his journey on becoming India’s foremost Digital Coach, the ingredients needed to succeed in the digital marketing world. Role of the Guru-Shishya in the Digital world, impact his mentors had in shaping up his life journey. All through the episode Siddharth shares anecdotes, frameworks and lucid insights of creating a niche in the Digital world.Timestamps The success of the book “You can Coach” - 6:20Qualities of a teacher and student in the Digital marketing world - 9:56Skills needed to succeed as a digital marketer - 19:01Pitfalls to watch out - Reticular activation system - 27:51Power of 3 - 30:38Building network - Idea to Revolution - 34:09Working with Jack Canfield - 41:18Key quotes  from the episode:Never let schooling interfere with educationYou do not have to follow the templateSystems work, people failDon’t be cheap on your way to greatnessDon’t sell products build communitiesConnect with Siddharth: Website, Instagram and Twitter Purchase Siddharth’s book -  You Can CoachIf you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eSubscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Flashback 10 is a bonus episode. This is an amalgamation of the last 10 episodes in a concise form bringing in key lessons from the last ten guests. Inspire Someone Today featured the following guests as part of this Flashback 10 - Engineer turned Doctor - Jhanavi Rao, CEO of Titan Wearables - Suparna Mitra, Renowned Rehabilitation and Cancer expert - Vani Phawa, Sleep expert - Dr Monika Sharma, Motivational and Keynote Speaker - Damon West, TedX Speaker and Community activator - Sam Thiara, Corporate StoryTeller & Entrepreneur - Anjali Sharma, War Veteran and Changeagent Major DP Singh, Ex-Banker and Changemaker - Deepthi Bopaiah and the last guest in the list is LinkedIn Influencer and Entrepreneur - Pratik Thakker.The Four Lessons:Lesson # 1 - Staying the Positive courseLesson # 2 - Body, Mind and SpiritLesson # 3 - Power of discipline and consistency Lesson # 4 - Finding extraordinary in ordinaryIf you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eWant to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Sep  10’21. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Marketer by profession, an entrepreneur by heart, that’s Pratik Thakker. From a young kid selling firecrackers to pickles, a teenage salesman to a stock analyst, sailing through storms, from India to Israel, this is an extraordinary success journey of a digital and tech entrepreneur.Pratik, a young entrepreneur and LI influencer shares the roots of his entrepreneurial journey, the influence of “love”, smitten by the Israel tech and the companies to watch out for from the innovation capital of the world. Fighting the odds in a new country to actively christening himself as Israel’s Tech Ambassador to India and promoting business collaboration across borders . Timestamps Promoting Israeli tech - 1:47Love at first sight - 2:32Entrepreneurial roots at home - 6:25Israel’s startup community - 8:59Power of 3 round - 11:55Being a LI influencer - 15:29Key quotes and references from the episode:Customer acquisition secret - provide value firstSuccess comes from never giving up and showing up consistentlyWork hard, play harderStart-ups to watch out for Zesty, Walkme, Store DotMake your commitments public to achieve your audacious goalsIt takes years to become a brand, success is not overnightExceed expectations to stand outWebsites referenced: Store Dot and Mobile EyePratik on LinkedIn & TwitterIf you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eWant to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -Sep  3’21. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Deepthi Bopaiah is the CEO of GoSports Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 2008, which supports junior, emerging, and elite athletes in Olympic and Paralympic disciplines. In 2019, the Foundation was awarded the ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Award - National Sports Encouragement Award’ by the President of India, for identifying and nurturing young talent in sports.Deepthi, formerly a wealth adviser and trainer during her 6-year tenure at HSBC, decided to quit her job to pursue her passion for sport and has been with the foundation since 2012. A sportswoman herself, she has represented her state of Karnataka in basketball and tennis.In this episode, we discuss the vision of the GoSports Foundation, how the Indian sporting landscape is changing and the passion in today’s youngsters towards daunting challenges. For all wannabe contributors to the Indian sporting arena and building a career in sports and finally wrap up with a birds-eye-view of the future upcoming sporting stars.Timestamps Introduction to GoSports Foundation - 7:06Changing mindset of Indian athletes - 16:16Sports as a vehicle towards excellence - 19:54Leaking pipeline in sports - 23:59Rapid-fire round - 27:27A career in Sports - 31:47Working with stalwarts - Abhinav Bindra, Rahul Dravid, Pullela Gopichand - 36:35Unknown heroes of Indian sport - 45:00Key quotes and references from the episode:The process is more important than the outcomeSports create structure in lifeWhatever you do, you have to adhere to global standardPerspectives are what we all need mostYou can still be a world-beater by embracing humilityWebsite: GoSportsFoundation and Get InvolvedDeepthi on LinkedIn If you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eWant to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Major D.P. Singh is a retired officer of the Indian Army. He is a Kargil War veteran and is known as India's first blade runner.   After his amputation, he gradually started running using a prosthetic limb and has run in 26 half marathons in his running career. This includes 3 HM in extremely high altitude as high as 11700 ft in Leh. The Limca Book of Records added his name to their "People of the Year 2016" list. In 2018, Govt of India, Ministry of social justice and empowerment conferred him with the National award for persons with disabilities under the Role model category. In 2019 he was conferred with the coveted civilian award, CavinKare Ability Mastery award in recognition of excellence achieved against all odds. He was taken as Ambassador by the Indian army for 2018, which was the year dedicated to soldiers who got disabled in the line of duty.In 2019, he wrote another chapter in history when he became the 1st solo Skydiver among persons with disabilities in whole Asia.His life story was chronicled in Grit: The Major Story, a 2019 graphic memoir Singh coauthored with V.R. Ferose and Sriram Jagannathan.Timestamps Early childhood of Major D P Singh - 3:08Spiritual impact in the making of Major Singh - 10:05Operation Vijay aka Kargil War - 15:10Developing  a positive mindset - 23:35The Challenging Ones - 36:17The other side of Major DP Singh  - 40:20Key quotes and references from the episode:No escape from the reality of life but accept it and put your best forward to overcome constraintsSetting example by your deeds and commitmentSelfless service for the sake of othersIf intentions are pure the doors will open upKarma is not action but it’s the intent behind the actionWebsite: Major D P Singh and The Challenging OnesIf you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eWant to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Anjali worked in senior corporate roles in Australia, Singapore and India for more than 18 years. Her diverse corporate experience gave her an in depth understanding of strategic issues companies face as well as issues that employees face in delivering their best work. Armed with that knowledge, experience and understanding, in 2012, Anjali founded Narrative: The Business of Stories, a storytelling practice that specialises in organisational change. Now Anjali partners with companies like Facebook, ByteDance, LinkedIn, Airbnb & Microsoft. She currently lives in Singapore with her husband, 13 year old daughter and two rescued dogs.In this episode we discuss what corporate storytelling is, steps one can take to master the art. Some intriguing stories of Indira Nooyi and Berne Brown. Anjali shares her experience of succeeding in a global ecosystem having worked in multiple geographies and some sane advice on the path to success through her own experiences.Timestamps Anjali’s career story - 3:12Practices for good storytelling - 8:36What leads to Mastery - 14:44Rapidfire with Anjali - 20:19Indira Nooyi’s story - 24:53What does it takes to succeed in global ecosystem - 28:15STORIED - Anjali’s upcoming book  - 33:57IST Message - 37:17Key quotes and references from the episode:To be a good storyteller be a good story listenerHabits are boring but they are extremely rewardingMaking better things to make things betterFailures are learning opportunitiesWebsite : NarrativeIf you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eWant to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

SPEAKER. EDUCATOR. STORYTELLER.Sam Thiara, through his tireless work,continues to be committed to the betterment of communities as a speaker, educator and storyteller. In 2016, Sam received the Governor General’s Sovereign’s Volunteer Medal as a past recipient of the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award. Also, in 2012 he received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and the Rick Hansen Difference Maker medallion.In this episode, “Carpe Diem”, Sam breaks down his version of Carpe Diem as  C - Curiosity, A - Appreciation, R - Reflection, P - Perspective & E - Experience Extraordinary is a matter of perception. His journey from a janitor to what he is today, a life changing trip to India and what servant leadership means. He has shared lot of interesting messages and quotes like “Everyone’s life is an autobiography, make yours worth reading”Timestamps Discovering extraordinary in ordinary - 2:50Importance of storytelling - 7:02What’s journaling - 11:25The trip to India that changed Sam’s identity  -  14:10Rapid fire - 23:07IST  Message - 29:29Key quotes and references from the episode:Embedded in the ordinary things we miss extraordinary things in a dayTraveler vs Tourist: Traveler see things and a tourist experiences itLeadership is not a place or position, it’s a lifestyleObstacles are the necessary bricks on the road to successEveryone’s life is an autobiography, make yours worth readingFocus on who you are rather than what you doCarpe Diem - Seize the dayCARPE - Curiosity - Appreciation - Reflection - Perspectives - ExperienceReach out to Sam at - http://www.sam-thiara.com/Ted Talks of Sam - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVNM58H_arI & shorturl.at/aoptGBooks of Sam Thiara  : Lost & Found and Personal StorytellingIf you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eSubscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Gaana Jio Sa Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Sentenced to sixty-five years in a Texas prison, Damon West once had it all.Damon West on this episode of Inspire Someone Today, shares his personal story of a flourishing life squandered due to drugs and how he was able to reinvent himself through the jail term. The genesis of being a coffee bean story, finding hope from a hopeless situation and the pay it forward work, that he is doing through his foundation to help kids.Damon’s story has been featured both nationally and globally. His second book, The Coffee Bean, co-authored with best-selling author Jon Gordon, became an instant best-seller and a part of Forbes’ “Top Twenty Books You Need to Read to Crush 2020.” Damon is passionate about the Coffee Bean message and loves sharing how it changed his life and how it can change yours, too.Timestamps Damon’s back story - 2:02Being a coffee bean - 11:45Finding hope in a hopeless situation - 20:49Servant leadership - 26:07Be A Coffeebean Foundation - 29:03Rapid fire - 34:20IST Message - 42:35Key quotes and references from the episode:Past is a lesson, present is a gift and future a motivationHate corrodes the container that contains themEnergy we put out is the energy we attract, think about it!You are what you eat, just not the food but the associations we developLife is a difficult place - You have 3 choice to respondYou can choose to be a carrotChoose to be like an eggYou have a third option, you can choose to be a coffee beanBooks of Damon : The Coffee Bean and The Change AgentWebsite:  https://beacoffeebeanfoundation.org/Want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Dr. Monika Sharma, Founder of Sleep Moksha, Consultant and Researcher, Behavioural Sleep Medicine, having spent over 13 years in sleep academia at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital; Max Super Specialty Hospital; etc., India and University of Pennsylvania; VA Medical Center; Brown Medical University, USA and the voice behind Sleep Moksha- A Sleep wellness Institute.On this episode Sleep Matters, Dr. Monika and I discussed various aspects of sleep. What’s sleep deprivation, impact of mental health and the role of sleep. What is sleep debt and can this be made-up over time?.  Steps one can take to improve sleep quality. Impact of delayed circadian rhythm and the impact of blue light. Join me on this information rich discussion on sleep.Timestamps Sleep as a performance enhancing activity - 5:24Myths & ignorance of sleep - 12:51Sleep and mental health - 17:57Improving sleep quality - 22:56Bluelight impact - 27:41Rapid fire round - 30:18Quality vs Quantity of sleep - 33:39Key quotes and references from the episode:We cannot be fully healthy unless our sleep is healthyGood sleep and mental health is a badge of honorBeing perfect is a delusionSleep is the unsung hero of mental healthCharacteristics of the Five Basic Brain WavesFrequency band | Frequency | Brain statesGamma (γ) | >35 Hz | ConcentrationBeta (β) | 12–35 Hz | Anxiety dominant, active, external attention, relaxedAlpha (α) | 8–12 Hz | Very relaxed, passive attentionTheta (θ) | 4–8 Hz | Deeply relaxed, inward focusedDelta (δ) | 0.5–4 Hz | SleepWebsite - Sleep MokshaBook Recommendation : Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and DreamsIf you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eWant to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Vani B. Pahwa is a wellness entrepreneur and coach who dons multiple hats. A seasoned and recognized Indian Classical Dancer, she has acquired an inherent knowledge of the importance of holistic wellness and functional fitness from a very young age. With close to two  decades of experience in Wellness & Functional Fitness, Vani strongly believes that one should “train for life, not for events.”On this episode of “Celebrate Movement, Celebrate Life”, Vani shares the importance of movement and flow and how one can easily incorporate it in our daily lives. We touch upon reasons stress originates and how one can go about managing it through practical simple steps. What can one learn from eager fitness enthusiasts. Tune in to this very engaging and passionate discussion from the leading wellness expert from the industry.Timestamps Celebrate movement, virtues of it - 2:35Why is outdoors soothing - 7:38What is FLOW - 13:32Stress management - 16:50Learning from mistakes - 23:18Lessons from multiple role/transitions - 33:42IST Message - 37:27Key quotes and references from the episode:Movement is life. Life is FlowExercise is a facilitator for mental healthCatch the frequency of your body and get goingHuman body is a case of “use it or lose it”Don’t blindly follow trendsEverything in life is a processIf you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eSubscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -July  2’21. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Suparna is the Chief Executive Officer - Watches and Wearables division at Titan. She has a degree in electrical engineering and a post graduate from IIM, Calcutta. She has extensive sales and marketing experience, mainly in the lifestyle / retail marketing area in companies like Hindustan Unilever, Talisma Corp and Arvind Brands Ltd. She has been Global Marketing Head – Titan where she was responsible for all marketing in India and international markets. Her last assignment was as Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Watches and Wearables Division.In this episode we discussed, how does a CEO wade through the crisis that’s underway, how are they coping with the situation. What have been the key learnings over the last 15 months. Titan is synonymous with trust and an excellent brand recall, how does one nurture ideation and creativity as a way of life and finally what’s the message for the masses from the CEOTimestamps A CEO’s commentary on business imperatives amidst the pandemic - 2:52Day in the life of Suparna the CEO - 8:53Learnings from COVID - 11:53Future trends of wearables - 14:35Pursuing excellence and innovation - 21:32CEO crossfire - 25:18Nurturing  ideation and creativity - 29:39Key quotes and references from the episode:Important to know what’s going on without getting engulfed in itUnlike time energy is finite and can be regeneratedGame changes in your mind first before it becomes realityIf you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eWant to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode -June 18’21. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Meet Janhavi Ajit Rao, our next guest on Inspire Someone Today. A highly successful IT professional saw her career impacted when she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. Her response to it was nothing short of spectacular, stuff dreams are made of act!Janhavi shares her life story that prompted her to give her IT career and start afresh as a trained doctor at the age of 43. Things that aided her in the decision making, challenges she had in her career shift. The role her doctor and family played in helping her follow her passion. Taboos about age as a barrier to accomplish life’s goals, ways to tackle mid-career blues and what does pursuit of passion mean. Janhavi is currently pursuing her Masters in Internal Medicine and living her passion on making an impact on the community. A real story of grit, passion and creating ripples of inspiration!!Timestamps Backstory of Jhanavi Rao - An engineer started studying medicine - 2:23Fitting the tribe in a new field - 11:40Mindset change to overcome chronic or lifestyle diseases - 15:28Managing mid-life crisis - 20:54Next stop in Dr.Jhanvi's medicine career - 24:40Advice to your younger self - 28:38Key quotes and references from the episode:Positive frame of mind changes everythingLet us not be shackled by our limitationsNothing is impossible, never say neverDo not confuse what you like with what you are passionate aboutLetting go can happen in all facets of our lifeLinkedIn: Janhavi RaoIf you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eWant to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram.Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Welcome to Episode #22. This is a bonus episode, Flashback 10 and is a summary episode for episodes  12 through 21 with key nuggets.Success seems overnight and the bearings of it is always behind the scenes. These last 10 episodes have outlined the key overtones for success. Starting with defining success from the Internationally acclaimed Cricket Umpire Simon Taufel who beautifully set the stage by saying “ Standard you walk past is the standard you set”Lesson #1 - Standard you walk past is the standard you set excerpts from the episode HowzatLesson # 2 - What's the path to success, listen to Theory of Change and Bounce ForwardLesson #3 - There are success trails, what can we learn from the wisdom out there. Snippets from episode Success is Within and School of Prof. ShahLesson #  4 - Importance of Coach and Mentors in the success journey from episodes LiftOff and Dr. Nisha’s Being Intentionally VisibleLesson #5 - Becoming Better, three guests wrap up this segment by talking about the importance of sports in the episode Reflections Through Sports, developing super powers from Dr. Raman’s Disability to Desirability and a reflective question from Arun Maira in the Learning Factory.What did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] or leave a voice message at https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eWant to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or InstagramSubscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Payal Nanjiani is a top leadership speaker and one of the world's renowned leadership experts who to date has helped a million people and numerous organizations lead and succeed against all odds. Her work is embraced by Fortune 500 companies, large 0rganizations, government officials, and many celebrity CEOs. On this 21st episode, Payal shares leadership lessons through her interactions with top leaders across the globe. During this conversation we discuss practices of successful leaders, what “Success is Within” means and how to develop that mindset. Payal discusses her latest book “Achieving Unstoppable Success”. We rap up with some powerful leadership messages.Timestamps from the episodeLessons in leadership - 2:05Rituals of successful leaders - 6:15Payal on her mission on building transformative leaders - 11:02Snippets from Payal’s Leadership podcast  - 17:45Billboard message  - 21:01Key quotes and references from the episode:Dream big, see a bigger version for yourself, your team and for your communityAnyone who showers has ideas but what you do out of it determines successYou are not meant for mediocrityNothing changes until you changeTrust the processWebsite: Payal Nanjiani (Details to purchase book can be found on the website)Email: [email protected] you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eIf you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or InstagramListen to the podcast. Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - May 14’21. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Janat Shah is the founding director of IIM Udaipur. Under his leadership, IIM Udaipur has become the fastest growing management school in the country. IIMU arrived on the global education stage by getting accreditation from the AACSB in merely eight years of its establishment. With this achievement, IIM Udaipur has joined the elite group of 5 percent of the world’s B-schools to be accredited by AACSB. For consecutive two years, IIMU has been listed on the QS and FT Masters in Management (MIM) Rankings. IIMU is the youngest B-school in the world on both these rankings. IIMU is consistently counted among the top 5 institutes in India for research in management according to the methodology used by UT Dallas.What does it take to be a challenger brand? How did IIMU define it’s goals of being a premier management education institution? Can you imagine Google as a competition to the management schools. Success principles from successful business and academic leaders and the opportunity India has as a young nation and its impact if not positively leveraged. All this and more in this discussion with Prof. Janat Shah.Timestamps from the episodeWhat does it take to be a challenger brand - 3:07Management education in the post pandemic world - 14:16Tips on lifelong learning - 18:56Themes of success and failures - 27:03What does the tag “Youngest nation” mean to India - 31:04Book recommendations by Prof. Shah - 35:04Key quotes and references from the episode:Challenger Brand - Identify loose bricks and build layered advantageCulture eats Strategy for BreakfastAre you creating a nice smell of the placeBelieve in yourself and take people along with youSuccess principles - Keep learning & Reflect periodicallyWebsite: IIM UdaipurBook recommendations by Prof. ShahHow Will You Measure Your Life? - Clayton M. ChristensenBuilt To Last - Jim CollinsDriving Digital Strategy: A Guide to Reimagining Your Business - Sunil GuptaClockspeed: Winning Industry Control In The Age Of Temporary Advantage - Charles FineBooks from - Yuval Noah Harari If you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below, https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eListen to the podcast. Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Simon James Arthur Taufel, (born 21 January, 1971)* is a former Australian cricket umpire who was earlier a member of the ICC Elite umpire panel. He won five consecutive ICC Umpire of the Year awards between 2004 and 2008, and was generally considered to have been the best umpire in the world during his time. He announced his retirement from international cricket on 26 September 2012, after the 2012 ICC World Twenty20 final. He subsequently worked as the ICC's Umpire Performance and Training Manager until October 2015. In 2020 he joined the Channel Seven commentary team as an expert commentator for the 2020/21 test series.Here is a masterclass from one of the greatest umpires from the field of Cricket. Insights, Simon Taufel shares is beyond the game of cricket and what he calls as transferable skills. We discuss a broad range of topics - Importance of preparation, what makes a great team, compete with yourself and raise the bar. Do not waste food, time, talent and opportunity. *source - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_TaufelIf you loved listening to this episode and want to share your views do click on the link below,https://lnkd.in/gKMix5eTimestamps from the episodeSuccess leaves trails - 2:50Commitment vs Training - 7:25Importance of Focus - 10:00Attributes of a great team - 15:44Leadership traits in defining moments - 20:34Advice to young people - 26:09Key quotes and references from the episode: Life is a journey and we are all work in progressAlways leave the game in a better position than you found itGreat team is not about a team of champions it’s a champion teamDo what you love and love what you doDon’t count the days make the days countWebsite - Integrity Values LeadershipSimon’s book - Finding the gapsWhat did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Dr. Taryn Marie is a foremost international expert on resilience, in both leadership and life. She is the former Head of Executive Leadership Development at Nike, Global Leadership Development at Cigna, and founded Resilience Leadership, where she serves as the Chief Resilience Officer (CRO), leveraging over a decade of research on resilience, that gave birth to the empirically-based framework, The Five Practices of Particularly Resilient People, for executive coaching, top-team effectiveness, high potential leadership programs and workshops, and inspirational keynote addresses.In this episode Taryn starts explaining about the quote “We need to stop asking for directions from people to places they haven't been”. We deconstruct the myths of resilience and research backed evidence of the practices of resilient people. Taryn further talks about finding purpose in the pause and sign-off with a beautiful quote from Mahatma Gandhi.Timestamps from the episodeWhat is resilience and myths around it - 4:16Why do people get stuck - 10:23Picking our pebbles through Hansel and Gretel story - 14:56Five practices  of resilient people - 17:10Finding purpose in pause - 32:24Inspire Someone Today message - 34:45Key quotes and references from the episode: Cavalry isn’t coming to save us. Stop waiting, we are our own cavalryResilience is the ability to overcome obstacles in our path, and it requires mindfulness and the ability to shift your mindset.Each of us have a treasure map to follow our souls purposeResilience enhances the experience and doesn’t diminish itListen to your heart and talk to your headFinding the greater purpose by going inside ourselvesWebsite - Resilience LeadershipDr. Taryn Marie can be reached on LinkedIn What did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or InstagramListen to the podcast. Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Dr. Nisha is a tourism practitioner, consultant, lecturer and corporate trainer with more than 20 years extensive management experience in the Tourism and Hospitality industry. She holds a Masters in Business Administration, specialising in Hospitality and Tourism Management, by the Nanyang Business School, Singapore. She holds a PhD from the Murdoch University (Australia) in the area of Tourism Education and is involved in the writing of research papers in the area of tourism. In recognition of her work, Nisha was awarded the Outstanding Tourism Trainer 2010 accolade by WDA for delivering high quality training.In this episode we discuss multiple subjects, the pandemic forced changes in the tourism industry, how can one develop the “service excellence” mindset. Life hacks that has made Nisha successful in multiple roles and also about her noble mission around women empowerment.Timestamps from the episodeNisha’s career journey - 3:17Resilience story through the tourism industry - 7:47Service excellence the art & science - 11:50Managing self - life hacks - 18:19Nisha’s mission on women empowerment - 26:49IST message - 32:54Key quotes and references from the episode: Universe is made up of stories not atomsBreakthroughs have happened through crisisSlow is not necessarily a bad thingMoving away from being a tourist to a travellerHave a positive mindset - No matter whatWhat’s your Moonshot!What’s meant for you and the heart desires will gravitate towards youLinks referenced in the conversation - World Women Tourism,  Tourism ConsultingDr. Nisha can be reached on email or on LinkedInNisha’s book - UndefeatedWhat did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or InstagramListen to the podcast. Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - March 26. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Hema Hattangady, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in commerce, with the tenth rank in Karnataka University. She did her post-graduation in management from the Indian Institute of Management Kolkata in 1987. She also has a post-graduate diploma in French from Karnataka University. She started her career as Client Service Executive at Bangalore advertising firm Adwit India. She became General Manager in two years heading New Delhi and Bangalore branches, adding high profile and long-term clients.Vice Chairman & CEO of Conzerv Systems Pvt Ltd until we sold to Schneider Electric in June 2009. Conzerv was in the business of Consulting, Training & Products for Energy Efficiency. Led the transformation of the business from family owned into venture funded and professionally managed business that became a trend-setter and brand leader in digital meters and energy efficiency in India. Hema also mentors women entrepreneurs and women leaders and coaches start-up entrepreneurs and leaders of not for profits. Timestamps from the episodeDemons, Hema the CEO was facing - 2:42Advice to women professionals - 7:08Importance of coaching & mentoring - 17:03Transformational HBR program - Fred Smith’s story - 22:38Being ahead of the game - 29:50IST message - 37:56Key quotes and references from the episode: Advice for Women professionalsStand up and be countedLook for people who believe in you, create cheer leaders around youBe fearless in thinking big, follow your heartLeverage a coach to navigate your journeyImportance of mentorsAcknowledge the need to talk to someoneCoach - Friend - Philosopher - GuideIf I am repeatedly hitting a brick wall, time to seek helpImportance of Culture Culture gets transmitted through actions and not through sloganeeringFiercely demanding and deeply caringReward and penalize for things you want them to do and you don’t want to doBeing ahead of the gameThought leadership - Conserve my campus to conserve my worldRest and recuperationInterns to lead culture changesDriven by thinking out of the box and change the gameHema’s book - Lift OffLinks referenced in the conversation - HBR Course   Mothers workHema Hattangady  can be reached on LinkedIn or WebsiteWhat did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or InstagramListen to the podcast. Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - March 12. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

SRIKANTH VISWANATHAN, is Chief Executive Officer of Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy. There are several challenges in our cities that can be solved only through civic learning (essentially the learning of civic sense) and civic participation at scale.About Janaagraha - Janaagraha is a non-profit organisation based in Bangalore that works on combining the efforts of both the government and the citizens to transform our cities and ensure better quality of life by improving quality of urban infrastructure and services and quality of citizenship. Citizen participation is encouraged through our online initiatives Ipaidabribe (www.ipaidabribe.com) which revolutionized public participation in addressing graft and our new civic portal ichangemycity (www.ichangemycity.com ) which promotes civic action at a local neighbourhood level.In this freewheeling discussion we discuss challenges plaguing urban cities, skills required to succeed in the development sector, how citizens can actively get involved in city governance and creating our own “google maps” through the power of Theory of Change. * Development sector vs Corporate sector - 2:15* Fixing System vs Fixing the problem - 6:21* Getting involved as active citizens in solving city problems -  13:40* Competencies required in development sector - 19:40* Theory of Change - 25:04 * IST Message - 32:52Key quotes and references from the episode: * Good citizenship begins at home* Magic words for good citizenship - “Show up”* Key for career transition - “have a open mind”* Each of us need to have a theory of change* Escape from mediocrity* Aim of life is to discover divinity withinLinks referenced in the conversation - Janaagraha Website, Ichangemycity, Srikanth Viswanath can be reached on email or on TwitterWhat did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or InstagramListen to the podcast. Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - February 26. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

A man who has seen the growth of Indian sports and its stars in close quarters gives interesting anecdotes and life lessons through the lens of this much-acclaimed journalist. Rajaraman, is a respected sports journalist who has seen the journey of Indian sports and sporting heroes in close quarters. Raj is among a handful of sports communication professionals with diverse multimedia experience -- daily newspapers, wire service, weekly magazine, news TV channel, websites, sports organizations -- over the past 37 years. In this episode, we had great chat on changes in the broadcasting industry, key moments in Indian sporting history, life lessons from sports, and much more.Rajaraman’s career journey - 1:34Evolution of Sports journalism over the years - 4:45Indian sports “rising like a phoenix” moments -  10:48What makes a great team - 15:57IST Message - 29:36Advice from Sachin Tendulkar - 32:02Key quotes from the episode:Key to success, have the right intent and intensityBelieve in yourself and your teammates and have the trust - you can conquer the worldMaking dad proud with Ricky Ponting’s discussion - Confronting truthLife is about introspections and learningsSports teaches you to take victory and defeat in your stride like life’s ups and downsSports reflects LifeKeep evolving so that your value keeps enhancingSatisfaction is like a hand brake of a carLinks to reach Rajaraman - Website, Twitter, LinkedInWhat did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or InstagramListen to the podcast. Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana Jio Saavn, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate F Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Raman K Attri, is a corporate business researcher, learning strategist, and management consultant with a strong zeal to enable people to unravel human learning and performance. Hardships of physical disability from post-polio paralysis and lack of mobility since childhood have given him opportunities to develop efficiently “how-to methods" to speed up personal learning, accelerate professional performance, a faster rate of skill acquisition, and speed to proficiency/expertise. Equipped with over 60 educational credentials including doctorate degrees, three master degrees, and tens of international certifications, he pushes boundaries of time and speedIn this episode, “ Disability to Desirability”, Raman shares research-based tips to accelerate learning.The early life of Raman and the defining moment for speed - 2:54Speed learning techniques - 8:36Interleaving Technique - 20:15Learning Vs Career differentiation, designing career - 24:10Research insights behind Input skills vs Output skills - 27:15IST Message - 33:02Key quotes from the episode:The secret to staying ahead is to run fastWe are born to learn, it has to be purpose-drivenBuild a network of coaches, mentors & trainersProgress on skills required to produce outcomesLinks to reach Dr. Raman - Website, Twitter, Dr. Raman's Books, YouTubeWhat did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or InstagramListen to the podcast. Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana JioSaavan, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - January 29. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Arun Maira is a thought leader on social and economic development and transformational change and leadership. He is an author of several books, including The Learning Factory where Arun Maira narrates people-centric episodes that bring alive the values of the Tata Group, standards that combine the high-velocity practices as well as the old-fashioned principles that make the Tata Group the giant it is today.In this episode, “ The Learning Factory”, Arun provides insights on nation-building, institution capability, and key insights from his book. Arun’s much-followed talk “purpose of life” and what it means to practice it and being a life-long learner.The early career of Arun Maira - 2:16Making of the Learning factory - 12:12Reasons behind China’s economic success - 14:54The Sudha Murthy story - 22:30What’s the purpose of life and how to build it- 28:52Lesson Arun learned from his mother - 36:06Key quotes from the episode:Learning faster than your competition gives you the edgeBy my existence did the world become better for othersYou have the right to the work not for the fruits thereof - Bhagavad GitaAdd life to years, I live when I Learn. I stopped learning therefore I stopped livingBooks of Arun Maira including The Learning Factory - Arun Maira BooksBio of Arun MairaWhat did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or InstagramListen to the podcast. Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana JioSaavan, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - January 15. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Welcome to Episode 11 - This is an amalgamation of the last ten episodes and is presented as 4 key lessons,Lesson # 1 - Make continuous learning the cornerstone of professional and personal growth  1:15  (Snippets from E10, E5, and E4)Lesson # 2 - Leaders & leave a legacy 6:18 (Snippets from E1, and E8)Lesson #3 - Physical well being propels all-round development 9:40 (Snippets from E7, and E5)In the words of Leo Tolstoy, “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.”Lesson #4 - Bias towards Action 13:20 (Snippets from E2, E3, and E6)What did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or InstagramListen to the podcast. Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana JioSaavan, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - January 1. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Welcome to Episode 10 - Your Best Version is a two-part series (Episode 9 & 10). In this episode learn the tenets of successful leaders through the lens of Anil’s web series. Anil shares the tools and framework to build your best version and what it takes to dig into your passion. Impactful anecdotes that teach about caring for your people and the path of forgiveness and reconciliation. We sign-off by discussing the maxim from Chinmaya Mission.Anil Sachdev is the Founder and CEO of Grow Talent Company Limited and the School of Inspired Leadership-SOIL. Grow Talent was created in July 2000 and became the leader in the strategic HR consulting industry by 2006. It enabled a large number of global and local firms to achieve breakthrough performance by realizing the potential of their people and creating a talent advantage.Quote: “World’s best followers are the best leaders”Takeaways from the Your Best Version series - 2:20Virtuous leaders have a sense of gratitude for their successSelf-awareness is very highHaving a different world view by holding paradoxesTaking responsibilities for the shortcomings they hadThe humility of serving a cause that’s bigger than yourselfDiscovering your best version - Reflect on things that gave you long-lasting happiness, what do I deeply care about, pay attention to the inner voice - 9:15Better Yourself Tools - Goal Setting - Action Taking - Introspection - Feedback - Learning Methods - 12:24Finding passion - Deeply care about what am I good at, what do I care about, and what opportunities are available - 14:29Power of forgiveness and reconciliation - 21:12Maximum happiness to maximum people to the maximum time - 26:10The Sky is Pink, is based on the true story of Aisha Chaudhary, who suffered from severe combined immunodeficiency and pulmonary fibrosis, and tells the story of her parents Aditi and Niren as they navigate their marriage while dealing with their daughter's illness.Chinmaya MissionWhat did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or InstagramListen to the podcast. Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana JioSaavan, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - December 25. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Dear listeners, welcome to Episode 9 -: “Best version of yourself”. I am building up these episodes for you to have a great set of options to build an amazing and purpose-led 2021 and make it an astounding year. While the last episode was about “unleashing potential” bringing to you a two-part series titled “your best version”.In this episode, you will hear from the foremost thought leader in the education sector the virtues of ethical leadership, a roadmap to discovering ones’ purpose, and tools to build “your best version”Read more about my guest, Anil SachdevQuote: “India’s economic development without spiritual impoverishment”Chinmaya Missions pledge - 4:43The incident that impacted Anil Sachdev - 6:31The SOIL experiment - School of Inspired Leadership - 11:32Patanjali sutras and SOIL’s curriculum - 16:50 Anandamayakosha - Book reference “Chup Sadhana”Gnamayakosha - Decision making and EthicsManomayakosha - Building trust and partnership through emotional intelligence & compassionPranamayakosha - Communicate and diversity thinkingAnnamayakosha - Practice of sustainability and givingSourcing enthusiasm - Discovering purpose 26:01How Do You overcome fear, freedom of fear reflections, -YouTubeChup Sadhana, book and website referenced on the episode, http://www.chup-sadhana.com/What did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or InstagramListen to the podcast. Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana JioSaavan, AudibleDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday. Next episode - December 18. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Rajeev Dubey, Group President (HR & Corporate Services) & CEO (After-Market Sector) retired from the Mahindra group on 1st April 2020 with over 45 years of corporate experience. The charismatic and fascinating personality of Mr. Rajeev Dubey can be heard in full flow as he speaks about his life journey, outlines the framework of unleashing potential (3Pillars + 5 Behaviors). His leadership motto of Satya (Truthfulness & Ethics), Prem (of Compassion), and Seva (Servant leadership)The career journey of Rajeev Dubey - 2:00Role at ILO and its impact on India Inc - 7:20Future of work principles - 12:05Behaviors to unleash potential - 17:01Servant leadership - 25:25How can you be a multiplier - 28:28Impact of Guru Gobind Singh - 32:27How Do You Build a Team Culture in a Global Company? an inspiring interview on Yale Insights, -YouTubeWhat did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or InstagramListen to the podcast. Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana JioSaavanDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday’s. Next episode - December 4. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Chandra Gopalan at the age of 60 completed 48 hours run covering a distance of 208 kilometers and now at 62 has set sights of achieving this target in 36 hours!!This episode is a tribute to her tenacity and inspiration to all of us and rightly the episode is titled “Defying Age”. Chandra talks about the importance of physical fitness, how it helps to shape mental well being in the process. Timeless advice on the approach to set and achieve goals. Power of visualization and finally a message to practice “being the best version of ourselves”.Mental benefits of being physically fit - 7:20Overcoming the inner voice - 15:00Goal setting and visualization - 18:38Importance of enjoying the journey - 22:50Inspire Someone Today message - 26:30Follow Chandra on LinkedIn and her Women’s only gym chain Contours.An inspiring talk from Chandra “Your only limit is you“ - Ted TalkWhat did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or InstagramListen to the podcast. Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, youtube, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana JioSaavanDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday’s. Next episode - November 20. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

At the age of 34, RamG Vallath was the youngest ever COO for Airtel before life handed a hard blow on this successful career professional. How did he pick the thread and reinvent himself to be the inspiration he is today is the highlight of this episode, “Bounce”. Ramgopal Vallath fondly called as RamG has embarked on a mission to touch a million lives positively. In this episode, RamG talks about the importance of a growth mindset, simple steps to practice and create a growth mindset through his life experiences. Keys for happiness and positivity. Listen to all of it and much more from the man who is a role model of redefining life!Decoding growth mindset - 4:15Being a keen learner  - 8:54Reinventing oneself “mantras” - 16:07Great leaders are coaches - 22:41The secret of happiness - 27:12Follow RamG on Twitter and his wonderful TED talk on Resilience. He can also be reached at [email protected] inspiring life journey of turning life around - https://yourstory.com/2017/02/ramg-vallathWhat did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or InstagramListen to the podcast. Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana JioSaavanDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday’s. Next episode - November 6. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

An entrepreneur who has embarked on a journey “To build the world’s largest youth sports platform that gets 100 million kids to play”. Saumil, with over two decades of entrepreneurial journey, decodes his audacious goal, talks about the importance of play in our lives. Easy to practice approaches that each of us can adopt to make play possible for us and also in our neighborhood. A timeless piece of advice for someone looking to pivot into entrepreneurship. Listen to all of it and much more from the man who is redefining sports and play in education across India!Making the world a better place with the notion of Play - 2:45Benefits of Play - 7:35Overcoming constraints to play - 14:50Adult society supporting the movement of play and sport - 19:10Pivoting as an entrepreneur, tips to look into - 25:40Experience of play and playfulness - 30:58Follow Saumil on Twitter and his wonderful entrepreneurial venture SportZVillageWhat did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or InstagramListen to the podcast. Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana JioSaavanDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday’s. Next episode - October 23. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Inspiration is all around us. You don’t have to be an epitome of success to be inspiring. This podcast focuses on bringing in stories, learnings, and experiences from a cross-section of people that is worthy and has messages to all. People who are like you and me -  our heroes are someone in our neighbourhood, in the family, the storekeeper, the aspiring student or the budding entrepreneur, and many more unsung individuals. Join me, in this journey of learning together and growing together so that together we can, Inspire Someone Today! The first episode will be made available on 15th August 2020. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

India’s leading Executive Presence coach, Shital Kakkar Mehra sharing her years of research and training through her new book Executive Presence - POISE formula for leadership. Shital talks about the skills to develop an executive presence quotient, enhancing one’s visibility in the pandemic environment. She speaks about her Not for Profit, Katalyst which aims at liberating women from low-income communities, through the pursuit of professional education and calls for people to volunteer and contribute. Finally, Shital sums-up with practical tips on developing “Putting thought to the word” concept.Follow Shital on Instagram and visit her website Shital Kakkar. If you are interested in her Not for Profit activities, please visit Katalyst India.Interested in buying her new book on Executive PresenceIngredients to enhance Executive presence quotient - 4:22Scientifically researched and validated formula for EP - POISE - 15:22Opportunity to get involved with Shital’s philanthropy - “Katalyst” - 19:54Putting thought to word - 3 ingredients - 28:20What did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or InstagramListen to the podcast. Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana JioSaavanDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday’s. Next episode - October 9. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

We all look for role models to build our careers and conviction needed as leaders. Hear from a leader, who has built careers across sectors through the practice of simple but profound leadership traits of being genuine, vulnerable, and challenging status-quo.In this episode, Prabir speaks on varied themes that professionals need to consider in building career, pointers to consider in a VUCA world, and much more...➔ planning for long career - 5:45➔ being better professional and person - 16:55➔ Small acts to make a difference amongst your team members - 24:30➔ Power of positive psychology and gratitude - 27:0➔ Message for senior leaders and upcoming leaders - 28:45Follow Prabir Jha on LinkedIn or TwitterWhat did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] with me on LinkedInor InstaListen to the podcast. Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana,Do stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday’s. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

“When life throws a lemon at you make lemonade out of it”, Sudha Sampath shares her personal story of challenging life experience. How she has been a fighter, has committed to traverse a path of optimism and positivity. Listen to her as she talks about her personal journey of fighting a curve ball thrown at her. Her newfound passion and a commitment to following it and the impact of “Bhagavad Gita” during her tumultuous situation in life. She says so beautifully “playing small doesn’t serve the world”.What does it feel like to snatch life back from the claws of death  4:55How embracing positive affirmations helped overcome a precarious situation? 6:43Life lessons from the experience going through 10:58A beautiful rendition from “ Our Deepest fear” 23:08Follow Sudha on LinkedInWhat did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or InstagramListen to the podcast. Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana, JioSaavanDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday’s. Next episode - September 25. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

A young changemaker who is on a mission to save lives and makes roads safe in India. On an audacious mission of making India potholes free. This social enterprise Pot Hole Raja is also creating jobs in other sectors through its innovative model and partnerships. Sourab Kumar speaks about scaling, innovation and making a career in the social enterprise,3:00 - finding answers to the “Why”15:00 - breaking mindsets working in social enterprise26:50 - making a career in the social sectorThe magic number to fix pothole - +91 814 POTHOLEFollow Sourabh on LinkedIn and visit their website https://www.potholeraja.com/What did you think of this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Do drop me a note at [email protected] you have any guest recommendations or just want to say Hello, do connect with me on LinkedIn or InstaListen to the podcast. Subscribe, follow, and leave your comments to help me get better with my episodes. Available on all podcast platforms, includingGoogle Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox, RadioPublic, TuneIn, Gaana JioSaavanDo stay tuned for new episodes every alternate Friday’s. Next episode on Sep 11. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify