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Small Talk with RainKraft is a pandemic project that outgrew its pandemic status early this year. Let's now look ahead to learning and growing with optimism. Subha, a leadership and executive coach and Hasita, a marketing strategist, invite guests for conversations that will inspire you to know more about a person or an idea or the work people do. Challenge yourself to listen with an open mind and take away a whole lot (or just a little bit) that will get you thinking about your life, the work you do and what you can do to be better every day.
We live in an age when your phone can finish your sentences, but can it finish your thoughts?In this deeply reflective episode, Subha and Hasita sit down with Kashyap Kompella and Dr. Sujata Kelkar Shetty to ask: What is technology doing to our emotional lives, particularly for teenagers growing up in a hyper-connected era?Meet our guests- Kashyap Kompella leads RPA2AI Research, advising global enterprises on AI, automation, and governance. He brings clarity to complex systems in a way that’s practical and human.
- Dr. Sujata Kelkar Shetty is a resilience coach, trained biologist, and author. Her work centers on helping people, especially youth, build internal strength in the face of external turbulence. In this conversation, we explore:- The dual nature of AI: tool vs. trap- How youth brains respond differently to digital stimuli- The quiet costs of dependency: on cognition, creativity, agency- Frameworks for resilience: the four key pillars- How we regulate what should (and should not) be outsourced- What care, community, and context look like in a tech-steeped worldWhether you’re a parent, educator, psychotherapist, or a curious human trying to stay grounded, there’s something here for you.Chapters:00:00 Highlights01:29 Framing AI’s emotional impact07:41 Teens, thinking, and identity13:51 Cognitive decline & emotional fragility19:26 Algorithms, anxiety & addiction loops25:46 Four resilience boosters revealed32:21 Guardrails: regulation, design, ethics36:51 Support systems: home, school, system42:31 Narratives of hope & paths forward1:01:02 End Read | Watch | Listen[AI mental health, adolescent resilience, digital wellbeing, teenage anxiety, tech addiction, neuroscience, wellness, career podcast]--------------------Small Talk: Work, Play, Build is the latest season of Small Talk. As a career podcast in its fifth year of production now, we look forward to having many conversations with you on what it means to live a life that feels true to each of us, both at work and outside of it. Subscribe to stay tuned when a new episode releases, every fortnight. Instagram @smalltalk_wpbWebsite http://www.smalltalkpod.comMedia enquiries smalltalkpod.wpb@gmail.comCopyright © Rainkraft Creative Solutions (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. No segment of this episode or its accessories may be reproduced for commercial use without explicit written permission from the creators.Small Talk: Work, Play, Build Subha Chandrasekaran Hasita Krishna
Everyone says ‘communication is key’, but why do so many of us still get it wrong?From endless WhatsApp pings to performative LinkedIn posts to the dreaded unreadable work email, we’re surrounded by noise. But is anyone truly listening?In this episode, Subha and Hasita dive into why communication has become a lost art, why good listening is rarer than original thought, and how being intentional in what you say can actually change the course of your career.This isn’t another ‘improve your communication skills’ pep talk. It’s a call to rethink how we talk, write, and listen, because your next big career leap may depend on it.00:00 Highlights00:57 Why Are We Talking So Much? 03:05 Synchronous vs Asynchronous Chaos 05:42 Losing Human Cues in Digital Work 07:27 Listening Is a Superpower 10:03 What Supercommunicators Do Differently 12:17 Storytelling Beyond Buzzwords 16:10 Asking Better Questions at Work 20:15 Knowing Your Real Audience 23:32 Emails, Inboxes & Clarity Under Pressure 26:32 Intentional Conversations over More Noise 28:21 Read, Watch, Listen --------------------Small Talk: Work, Play, Build is the latest season of Small Talk. As a career podcast in its fifth year of production now, we look forward to having many conversations with you on what it means to live a life that feels true to each of us, both at work and outside of it. Subscribe to stay tuned when a new episode releases, every fortnight. Instagram @smalltalk_wpb
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@smalltalkpod_wpbWebsite http://www.smalltalkpod.comMedia enquiries smalltalkpod.wpb@gmail.comCopyright © Rainkraft Creative Solutions (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. No segment of this episode or its accessories may be reproduced for commercial use without explicit written permission from the creators.Small Talk: Work, Play, Build Subha Chandrasekaran Hasita Krishna---------------------If you made it this far, thank you for being such an ardent supporter! Please send us a DM on Instagram to claim your Small Talk goodie. :)
In this episode of Small Talk: Work, Play, Build, we dive into the hidden side of toxic workplaces, where the abuse isn’t obvious, but it’s real. From micromanagement and gaslighting to manipulative clients and power plays, these behaviours destroy careers and confidence without anyone noticing.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
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How to recognize subtle signs of toxicity at work
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Why leaving a toxic job is harder than you think
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Strategies to protect yourself, and your team, from abusive dynamics
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Real stories that will make you say, “That happened to me too”
If you’ve ever felt drained, anxious, or second-guessed yourself because of work, this conversation is for you.
📌 Timestamps:
00:00 Intro – Why toxic workplaces are more common than you think
02:30 The myth of the “client from hell”
06:00 Gaslighting, micromanagement & emotional manipulation
15:00 Why speaking up feels impossible
25:00 What to do when leaving isn’t an option
34:30 How leaders can protect their teams
careerpodcast #worketiquette #professionalism #smalltalkwpb #toxicboss
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Small Talk: Work, Play, Build Subha Chandrasekaran Hasita Krishna---------------------If you made it this far, thank you for being such an ardent supporter! Please send us a DM on Instagram to claim your Small Talk goodie. :)
Can stories really save a city? Ecologist, author, and professor Harini Nagendra believes they can; and Bengaluru needs them now more than ever.Once a city of a thousand lakes, today Bengaluru struggles with traffic gridlock, water shortages, and extreme heat. In this conversation, Harini takes us through the city’s forgotten ecological history, the science behind urban resilience, and why collaboration and storytelling could hold the key to its future.Dr. Harini Nagendra is the Director of the School of Climate Change and Sustainability at Azim Premji University, and Director of the University’s Research Centre. (https://azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/p...)An internationally recognised scholar and a proud Bengalurean, she combines a career in urban sustainability research with a passion for storytelling. (https://harininagendra.com)For over two decades, her work has explored the intertwined histories of Bengaluru’s lakes, trees, and communities, documenting their transformation through books, teaching, and on-ground engagement. She is the author of several acclaimed non-fiction works on ecology and urban change, as well as the popular Bangalore Detectives Club mystery series, which blends historical fiction with the city’s vibrant past.On the global front, she served as a Lead Author on the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report and served on the Steering Committee of the programme for Ecosystem Change and Society and Future Earth’s urban advisory network. Dr. Nagendra’s approach bridges science, history, and culture, making complex ideas accessible while inspiring conversations on how cities can grow sustainably without losing their ecological and cultural heritage.We talk about:✔ The rise and fall of Bengaluru’s iconic lakes✔ Why restoring them isn’t just nostalgia, it’s survival✔ The hidden role of community action in saving nature✔ How a single illustrated story sparked state-wide policy change✔ What the next generation needs to build sustainable cities✔ Beloved fiction series The Bangalore Detectives ClubThis episode is for everyone who loves Bengaluru, and everyone wondering what it takes to make a city livable again.00:00 – Why this conversation matters01:45 – Meet Harini: Beyond the job title05:20 – Early career choices & big pivots13:40 – The turning point that changed everything18:00 – Mentors, networks & lessons learned28:10 – Leadership truths & navigating self-doubt38:00 – What success looks like today42:15 – Advice to your 25-year-old self--------------------Small Talk: Work, Play, Build is the latest season of Small Talk. As a business podcast in its fifth year of production now, we look forward to having many conversations with you on what it means to live a life that feels true to each of us, both at work and outside of it. Subscribe to stay tuned when a new episode releases, every fortnight. Instagram @smalltalk_wpbWebsite http://www.smalltalkpod.comMedia enquiries smalltalkpod.wpb@gmail.comCopyright © Rainkraft Creative Solutions (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. No segment of this episode or its accessories may be reproduced for commercial use without explicit written permission from the creators.Small Talk: Work, Play, Build Subha Chandrasekaran Hasita Krishna---------------------If you made it this far, thank you for being such an ardent supporter! Please send us a DM on Instagram to claim your Small Talk goodie. :)
What really counts as bad workplace behaviour in 2025?Moonlighting. Faking bills. Ghosting on Zoom. Showing up in sliders. We’ve seen it all.
In this episode, Subha and Hasita get into the real (and absurd) stories that shape today’s evolving idea of “professionalism.” What’s fair, what’s foul, and what’s just funny?From Soham Parekh’s multiple-job moonlighting saga to office party meltdowns and Coldplay concert scandals, we explore what makes (or breaks) your workplace reputation.In this episode:00:00 Highlights00:52 Welcome to the Workplace Circus 03:40 Soham Parikh: Hero, Villain or Meme? 10:30 Can You Work for 5 Clients and Stay Sane? 16:10 Please Don’t get drunk at Office Parties 21:06 Reply All Chaos & Passive-Aggressive Threads 26:08 Zoom Calls Deserve Pants 30:35 Workplace: The Original Reality Show 32:05 Read Watch Listen#careerpodcast #moonlighting #worketiquette #professionalism #genz #smalltalkwpb #sohamparekh #coldplay #astronomerceo --------------------Small Talk: Work, Play, Build is the latest season of Small Talk. As a business podcast in its fifth year of production now, we look forward to having many conversations with you on what it means to live a life that feels true to each of us, both at work and outside of it. Subscribe to stay tuned when a new episode releases, every fortnight. Instagram @smalltalk_wpbWebsite http://www.smalltalkpod.comMedia enquiries smalltalkpod.wpb@gmail.comCopyright © Rainkraft Creative Solutions (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. No segment of this episode or its accessories may be reproduced for commercial use without explicit written permission from the creators.Small Talk: Work, Play, Build Subha Chandrasekaran Hasita Krishna---------------------If you made it this far, thank you for being such an ardent supporter! Please send us a DM on Instagram to claim your Small Talk goodie. :)
Everyone sees the applause, the costumes, the final performance.But what about the hustle behind it?
In this powerful guest episode of Small Talk: Work| Play| Build, host Subha speaks with acclaimed dancers Smt Anuradha Vikranth and Shri Parshwanath Upadhye, about building a creative life in full public view.
From facing self-doubt and burnout to carving a space for themselves as performers, educators, and entrepreneurs, this episode is a masterclass in creative resilience, ambition, and authenticity.
Smt. Anuradha Vikranth is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer, founder of the cultural institution Drishti Art Centre, and one of Karnataka’s foremost arts educators and curators. Trained under illustrious Gurus and a recipient of accolades including the Karnataka Kalashri Award, Anuradha has not only performed across the world but has also brought classical dance to public consciousness through platforms like the Drishti National Dance Festival.
Shri Parshwanath Upadhye is one of the most compelling Bharatanatyam artists of our time. An Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar awardee from the Sangeet Natak Akademi and founder of the acclaimed Punyah Dance Company, Parshwanath is known for his bold interpretations of mythology, his precise technique, and his ability to connect with diverse audiences across the world. A trained Carnatic vocalist, black belt in karate, and now educator with students worldwide through the Upadhye School of Dance, Parshwanath constantly straddles art and entrepreneurship.
You can learn more at:
https://drishtiartcentre.com
https://anuradhavikranth.com/
https://www.punyahdancecompany.com
https://linktr.ee/parshwanathupadhye
https://www.instagram.com/anuradhavikranth/
https://www.instagram.com/parshwanath_upadhye/
Episode guide:
01:30 Growing Up in the World of Dance
09:15 Why Passion Alone Is Not Enough
15:10 Learning from Teachers, Learning from Failure
21:50 How to Build Institutions Without Losing the Artist
29:40 Why Dance Needs to Evolve (But Stay Rooted)
37:30 Showing Up with Joy, Even When It’s Hard
Small Talk: Work, Play, Build is the latest season of Small Talk. As a business podcast in its fifth year of production now, we look forward to having many conversations with you on what it means to live a life that feels true to each of us, both at work and outside of it.
Subscribe to stay tuned when a new episode releases, every fortnight.
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Small Talk: Work, Play, Build
Subha Chandrasekaran
Hasita Krishna
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We hear it all the time. "Just manage your stakeholders."But who are they really? Your client? Your team? Your toddler?In this episode of Small Talk: Work, Play, Build, Subha and Hasita untangle the very human mess of stakeholder management. From clients with invisible influence to HR teams that make or break your deadlines, we break down what it really means to manage relationships at work — and how doing it right might just save your energy, your projects, and your peace of mind.In this episode:00:00 Highlights01:52 Introduction03:40 Who’s Really in the Room? 06:36 The Client Isn’t One Person 07:52 What Makes Someone a Stakeholder 10:02 Power vs Influence 12:33 Mapping Stakeholders Simply 17:39 Managing Energy, Not Just Time 18:58 The 2x2 Matrix That Helps 23:02 Peer Visibility = Career Growth 29:17 Life Has Stakeholders Too 33:08 Hybrid Work & Missed Voices 36:00 Read, Watch, Listen #stakeholdermanagement #projectmanagement #leadership #careerpodcast #workculture #smalltalkwpb --------------------Small Talk: Work, Play, Build is the latest season of Small Talk. As a business podcast in its fifth year of production now, we look forward to having many conversations with you on what it means to live a life that feels true to each of us, both at work and outside of it. Subscribe to stay tuned when a new episode releases, every fortnight. Instagram @smalltalk_wpbWebsite http://www.smalltalkpod.comMedia enquiries smalltalkpod.wpb@gmail.comCopyright © Rainkraft Creative Solutions (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. No segment of this episode or its accessories may be reproduced for commercial use without explicit written permission from the creators.Small Talk: Work, Play, Build Subha Chandrasekaran Hasita Krishna---------------------If you made it this far, thank you for being such an ardent supporter! Please send us a DM on Instagram to claim your Small Talk goodie. :)
Imposter. Fraud. Con artist. Harsh words. But how many of us have whispered them to ourselves in the quiet moments before a pitch, a promotion, or a big presentation?In this deeply honest episode of Small Talk: Work, Play, Build, Subha and Hasita unpack the universal (yet often hidden) feeling of impostor syndrome. From startup founders to world-class actors like Tom Hanks and Michelle Obama, no one seems entirely immune.So how do we show up, even when we’re convinced we’re not ready?And what does it really take to reframe self-doubt into growth?Chapter Guide:00:00 Highlights00:57 Introduction02:20 Do We All Feel Like Frauds? 06:00 Startups, Pressure & Not Knowing 10:10 High Achievers, Higher Doubts 13:00 Firsts, Fakes & Feeling Exposed 17:00 Why Creative Work Feels Personal 21:05 Reframing the Fear 26:10 You’re New, Not a Fraud 29:00 Safe Spaces, Mentors & Mirrors 32:00 Validation is Not a Dirty Word 33:40 If Jerry Seinfeld Doesn’t Feel It... 34:32 Read, Watch, Listen: Our Picks #impostorsyndrome #selfdoubt #startuplife #careergrowth #womeninbusiness #smalltalkwpb #careerpodcast--------------------Small Talk: Work, Play, Build is the latest season of Small Talk. As a business podcast in its fifth year of production now, we look forward to having many conversations with you on what it means to live a life that feels true to each of us, both at work and outside of it. Subscribe to stay tuned when a new episode releases, every fortnight. Instagram @smalltalk_wpbWebsite http://www.smalltalkpod.comMedia enquiries smalltalkpod.wpb@gmail.comCopyright © Rainkraft Creative Solutions (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. No segment of this episode or its accessories may be reproduced for commercial use without explicit written permission from the creators.Small Talk: Work, Play, Build Subha Chandrasekaran Hasita Krishna---------------------If you made it this far, thank you for being such an ardent supporter! Please send us a DM on Instagram to claim your Small Talk goodie. :)
Can empathy and ambition coexist? Can workplaces be spaces of true care and creativity?This week on Small Talk: Work, Play, Build, Subha and Hasita sit down with Tina Mansukhani Garg, founder of Pink Lemonade, to talk about building a workplace culture rooted in care, without losing sight of performance, growth, and self.From sending pani puri carts to grieving with her teams, Tina’s leadership style redefines what it means to lead with authenticity and depth. But make no mistake- behind the empathy is a sharp, visionary mind scaling one of India’s most beloved creative agencies.00:00 Highlights and Introduction03:00 Lessons from Scaling Too Fast 08:10 Hiring with Heart (and Gut) 10:10 Leading Without Burning Out 15:05 AI Meets Empathy 18:50 Culture That Actually Cares 22:50 Gen Z Isn’t the Problem 26:00 Are You Still a Relevant Leader? 39:00 Grief, Growth & Going Inward 55:55 What’s Next? 57:48 Read | Watch | Listen#leadership #workculture #womeninbusiness #mentalhealthatwork #tinaGarg #pinklemonade #smalltalkwpb #careerpodcast ____________________________Small Talk: Work, Play, Build is the latest season of Small Talk. As a business podcast in its fifth year of production now, we look forward to having many conversations with you on what it means to live a life that feels true to each of us, both at work and outside of it. Subscribe to stay tuned when a new episode releases, every fortnight. Instagram @smalltalk_wpbWebsite http://www.smalltalkpod.comMedia enquiries smalltalkpod.wpb@gmail.comCopyright © Rainkraft Creative Solutions (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. No segment of this episode or its accessories may be reproduced for commercial use without explicit written permission from the creators.Small Talk: Work, Play, Build Subha Chandrasekaran Hasita Krishna---------------------If you made it this far, thank you for being such an ardent supporter! Please send us a DM on Instagram to claim your Small Talk goodie. :)
Tired of “working the room”? Same.This episode is for all of us who’ve been to a networking event and left with… exactly one name and a sore jaw. What if networking didn’t feel like performance theatre? What if we could just be ourselves?In this episode of Small Talk: Work Play Build, Subha and Hasita tear apart the myth of professional networking. From awkward intros to soul-sucking visibility mandates, they explore how we can make connection work on our terms.What’s inside:- Why most networking events feel like high school dances- The secret power of asking instead of selling- Understanding your “why” before you enter a room- Finding your kind of people—and being okay with not liking the rest- Introverts, authenticity, and the art of walking awaySpoiler alert: You don’t have to be a social butterfly to be good at this.Timestamps: 00:00 That One Time You Didn’t Network05:30 Is Visibility the New Networking?13:20 Why We Judge the Room (and Ourselves)21:10 Being the Connector, Not the Closer29:40 Planning for the Right Kind of Connection36:44 Read | Watch | Listen#networkingtips #introvertsatwork #careercoaching #businesspodcast #smalltalkwpb #leadershipdevelopment #personalbranding --------------------Small Talk: Work, Play, Build is the latest season of Small Talk. As a business podcast in its fifth year of production now, we look forward to having many conversations with you on what it means to live a life that feels true to each of us, both at work and outside of it. Subscribe to stay tuned when a new episode releases, every fortnight. Instagram @smalltalk_wpbWebsite http://www.smalltalkpod.comMedia enquiries smalltalkpod.wpb@gmail.comCopyright © Rainkraft Creative Solutions (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. No segment of this episode or its accessories may be reproduced for commercial use without explicit written permission from the creators.Small Talk: Work, Play, Build Subha Chandrasekaran Hasita Krishna---------------------If you made it this far, thank you for being such an ardent supporter! Please send us a DM on Instagram to claim your Small Talk goodie. :)
Why is the word “no” so hard to say—even when we’re overwhelmed, out of time, or just not up for it?In this episode of Small Talk: Work, Play, Build, hosts Subha and Hasita dive into the uncomfortable but essential skill of saying no—at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
From people-pleasing at the office to emotional labour at home, we explore how cultural conditioning, guilt, and the “good girl” myth keep us stuck in cycles of yes. You’ll hear real talk on navigating client boundaries, setting expectations with loved ones, and using alternatives and data to say no without burning bridges.
-Why setting boundaries isn’t selfish
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How to say no professionally (and politely)
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What it means to say yes to yourself- The hidden cost of always saying yes
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Real strategies to protect your time and energy
Whether you're negotiating a deadline, declining yet another WhatsApp favour, or trying to leave that family group without drama—this episode has something for you.
00:00 – Introduction: Why Saying No Is So Hard01:37 – Welcome + Why This Topic Matters05:31 – Saying No at Work (Clients, Bosses & Deadlines)15:08 – Cultural Conditioning and the “Good Girl” Syndrome21:32 – Boundaries at Home (Kids, Parents, Partners)29:57 – Practical Ways to Say No with Grace31:26 – Read, Watch, Listen Recommendations
Listen, reflect, and start building your boundaries—one no at a time.
howtosayno #setboundaries #worklifebalance #mentalhealth #smalltalkwpb #podcastforprofessionals #womenatwork #careercoaching #productivitytips #burnoutrecovery
Small Talk: Work, Play, Build is the latest season of Small Talk. As a business podcast in its fifth year of production now, we look forward to having many conversations with you on what it means to live a life that feels true to each of us, both at work and outside of it.
Subscribe to stay tuned when a new episode releases, every fortnight.
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Small Talk: Work, Play, Build
Subha Chandrasekaran
Hasita Krishna
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What does it take to put a bolt on Mars? Or build an aerospace legacy from scratch?In this episode of Small Talk: Work, Play, Build, we’re joined by Ankit Patel, Group CEO of the Ankit Group—a man whose company manufactures the fasteners that literally hold India’s spacecrafts together. From telephone screws in the 70s to parts that flew with Mangalyaan and Chandrayaan, this is a story of legacy, ambition, and deep manufacturing roots. And intentional focus on enabling women in engineering. We talk about building for aerospace in India, the leadership mindset needed to scale, and what it means to bring more women into this space (yes, quite literally).Also in the mix? What skiing has to do with mental hygiene, what startup founders must learn to scale, and why storytelling might just be the secret to engineering longevity.Timestamps05:35 The Origin Story – From ITI phones to ISRO12:25 Bet the Farm: Risk, Vision, and a New Plant39:00 Women on the Shop Floor57:20 Scale is a Mindset1:00:00 Why Founders Must Ask for Help1:23:00 Why Skiing Is a Mind Cleanse#manufacturing #aerospace #womenintech #indianspace #podcast #engineering #startups #smalltalkwpb #isro #careerpodcast #engineeringcareers #womeninstem --------------------Small Talk: Work, Play, Build is the latest season of Small Talk. As a business podcast in its fifth year of production now, we look forward to having many conversations with you on what it means to live a life that feels true to each of us, both at work and outside of it. Subscribe to stay tuned when a new episode releases, every fortnight. Instagram @smalltalk_wpbWebsite http://www.smalltalkpod.comMedia enquiries smalltalkpod.wpb@gmail.com Copyright © Rainkraft Creative Solutions (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. No segment of this episode or its accessories may be reproduced for commercial use without explicit written permission from the creators.Small Talk: Work, Play, Build Subha Chandrasekaran Hasita Krishna---------------------If you made it this far, thank you for being such an ardent supporter! Please send us a DM on Instagram to claim your Small Talk goodie. :)
There’s a lot of noise right now about AI replacing humans. But how much of that is fear… and how much is fact?We recorded this episode in March 2025, at a time when Google was laying off employees from its developer relations team — while also posting jobs for AI content specialists. Talk about mixed signals.Subha and Hasita unpack the headlines, connect the dots, and offer a no-BS take on how to stay employable in an AI-first world.You’ll walk away with:• Clarity on what today’s hiring managers truly value• A renewed belief in your human edge• Practical ways to reframe your learning journeyWe get it — the world’s changing fast. But you're not falling behind. You’re just one thoughtful shift away from thriving.00:00 Is AI the villain or just a very efficient intern?05:05 The illusion of “safe” roles08:15 The bots can go from coding to storytelling to therapy09:50 When it feels wrong to use AI18:45 Whose data is it?22:10 The consequences we avoid looking at 32:46 Read | Watch | Listen#success #career #workplace #business #podcast #smalltalkwpb #careerpodcast #coaching #ai #aijobs --------------------Small Talk: Work, Play, Build is the latest season of Small Talk. As a business podcast in its fifth year of production now, we look forward to having many conversations with you on what it means to live a life that feels true to each of us, both at work and outside of it. Subscribe to stay tuned when a new episode releases, every fortnight. Instagram @smalltalk_wpbWebsite http://www.smalltalkpod.comMedia enquiries smalltalkpod.wpb@gmail.comCopyright © Rainkraft Creative Solutions (OPC) Pvt. Ltd. No segment of this episode or its accessories may be reproduced for commercial use without explicit written permission from the creators.Small Talk: Work, Play, Build Subha Chandrasekaran Hasita Krishna---------------------If you made it this far, thank you for being such an ardent supporter! Please send us a DM on Instagram to claim your Small Talk goodie. :)
How to Escape the Success Trap (Before It’s Too Late!)
Success used to mean climbing the corporate ladder, securing promotions, and chasing ever-growing paychecks. But in 2025, are these metrics still relevant?With economic shifts, evolving workplaces, and changing personal priorities, how we define success is undergoing a transformation. At the time of this recording, layoffs continue to loom large, hybrid work is reshaping expectations, and younger professionals are redefining what it means to “make it.”Are you keeping up with the changing tides? Or are outdated success metrics holding you back?In this episode, Subha and Hasita break down the evolution of success, why traditional KPIs might not cut it anymore, and what you can do to set your own benchmarks for achievement.00:00 Why the definition of success is shifting05:24 The problem with conventional success metrics12:40 What companies value in 202520:15 Are layoffs and pay cuts changing our ambitions?27:48 How to define success on your own terms
31:52 Read | Watch | Listen#success #career #workplace #business #podcast #smalltalkwpb #careerpodcast #coaching
Small Talk: Work, Play, Build is the latest season of Small Talk. As a business podcast in its fifth year of production now, we look forward to having many conversations with you on what it means to live a life that feels true to each of us, both at work and outside of it.
Subscribe to stay tuned when a new episode releases, every fortnight.
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Small Talk: Work, Play, Build
Subha Chandrasekaran
Hasita Krishna
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Who really decides how we work? The employees, the leaders, or just the loudest voice in the room?
Post-pandemic, companies are still trying to figure out where and how work should happen. Should employees return to office full-time? Is hybrid the perfect middle ground, or just a logistical nightmare? And what about the generational shift—why does it feel like Gen Z and millennial managers are working in entirely different realities?
In this episode, Subha and Hasita chat with Maya John, Chief People Officer at Verse Innovation, who brings over two decades of experience shaping workplace culture. Having navigated everything from large-scale corporate structures to fast-moving startups, Maya shares how her company is tackling these challenges head-on. With radical trust, open conversations, and a willingness to adapt, can we finally create workplaces that work for everyone?
And what makes Maya - real insights from the people and ideas that have shaped her life, the causes she gives her time and energy to and the kind of world she creates for herself and those she cares about.
Tune in for a deep dive into the real, messy, and ever-changing world of modern work and how it makes a difference when the people driving these changes really care about the outcomes.
07:00 The Big Debate: Hybrid vs. Remote vs. Office
08:10 Setting Work Policies That Actually Make Sense
17:05 Leading with Trust across Gen Z, Millennials, and Leadership
18:30 Companies also have FOMO?!
21:25 Working with Generational Biases
23:50 Why Unlearning is the Hardest Part of Leadership
34:40 A Fascinating Sneak Peek Into the Future of Work
49:50 Bringing Women to the Workforce - XL4W
1:03:00 The Play side of Maya!
1:15:50 Maya's Read | Watch | Listen
1:19:00 Our Read | Watch | Listen
careerchange #lifebeyondwork #worklifebalance #scubadiving #smalltalkwpb #careerpodcast
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Subscribe to stay tuned when a new episode releases, every fortnight.
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Small Talk: Work, Play, Build
Subha Chandrasekaran
Hasita Krishna
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Some people run marathons. Some paint. Some DJ at weddings. And some, like Hasita, spend enough time underwater to log 100+ dives within two years.
In this episode, Subha and Hasita talk about the growing movement of people reclaiming their time outside of work—not just for vacations, but for pursuits that shape who they are. From balancing client expectations to redefining career success, they unpack what it means to be multi-dimensional in a world that still largely rewards singular focus.
Would your workplace support you taking a Friday off to go diving? Or would it raise eyebrows? And if you don’t have a “passion project” yet—where do you even begin?
Chapters:
00:00 The Many Lives We Lead
02:07 One Hundred Dives & Counting: How It Started
6:18 Juggling a Passion & a Full-Time Career
12:37 The Corporate World’s Shifting View on Side Pursuits
27:09 What If You Don’t Have a Passion Yet?
35:03 Read | Watch | Listen
Small Talk: Work, Play, Build is the latest season of Small Talk. As a business podcast in its fifth year of production now, we look forward to having many conversations with you on what it means to live a life that feels true to each of us, both at work and outside of it.
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Small Talk: Work, Play, Build
Subha Chandrasekaran
Hasita Krishna
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If everyone pursues a 90-hour workweek, who’s going to stare at the wives?As 2025 rolls in, one wonders when a conversation about work has become a conversation about genders once again.
At the time of recording this episode in January 2025, the US Presidential Inauguration had just taken place. Mark Zuckerberg went on The Joe Rogan Experience and said, “I think having a culture that celebrates the aggression a bit more has its own merits that are really positive” while referencing the need for a more masculine workplace.
And just in case we think, “Oh, well, this won’t touch us here in India, surely?”, since then and until today, Amazon, Google, McDonald's, Meta, Target, and Walmart have rolled back their DEI policies and allowances. Not to mention, the individual advocating a 90-hour workweek conveniently forgot that for him to do so, someone else is doing the heavy lifting of managing the home.
How did we get here? And is all lost just yet? Subha andHasita discuss the implications of gendered advocacy at work, what worked and what didn’t from personal experience, and the greater need to stand up for what we believe is right.
00:00 Why we're (still) discussing DEI
01:34 Introducing Small Talk: Work, Play, Build, and Your Hosts
06:58 Sheryl Sandberg and Lean In
11:19 The 70-hour and 90-hour Workweek
16:02 How to Show Up as an Ally
19:36 What We Want to See in the Workplace of 2025
24:34 Speaking up: How do we Do It?
29:10 What We Can Learn from Each Other
31:33 Read | Watch | Listen
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Small Talk: Work, Play, Build
Subha Chandrasekaran
Hasita Krishna
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Welcome toSmall Talk: Work, Play, Build!
Now in its sixth season, the Small Talk podcast has won multiple accolades and a steady fanbase over the past five years. Your hosts,Subha Chandrasekaran andHasita Krishna have experience creating podcasts that have consistently ranked in the Top 5 of their respective categories- because we’re committed to giving the most nuanced individuals and their stories a calm, engaging, and fun platform to share their stories.
Over the years, we've had the privilege of hosting senior business leaders, founders, and creatives, exploring the intersections of work, and passion, and building something meaningful.
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Visibility isn’t just an advantage—it’s a necessity. Think about leaders like Kamala Harris. Her rise to prominence hasn’t just been about the work she does behind the scenes, but about how visible she’s made that work now. Harris has skillfully crafted a presence that not only highlights her achievements but also adds credibility to her role.
In this episode of Small Talk for Rainkraft, Hasita and I dive into the importance of being seen in the workplace and how women, in particular, can balance performance with self-promotion. Whether you’re leading a team or climbing the career ladder, this conversation will show you how gaining visibility is the key to unlocking new opportunities and furthering your impact.
Join Coach Subha Chandrasekaran as she introduces this season's focus on the non-linear nature of career growth. Whether you're a mid-management professional, a leader in transition, or someone early in your career looking to accelerate your growth, this season is designed to provide you with actionable insights and inspiration.
Summary
In this conversation, Subha and Hasita reflect on the chaotic month of August and discuss the importance of women in leadership roles, particularly in the context of the XLRI Upsurge event. They explore the challenges women face in self-promotion and visibility in the workplace, emphasizing the need to share achievements and build a supportive community. The discussion also touches on the balance between performance and visibility, highlighting the significance of networking and storytelling in professional growth.
Takeaways
- Self-promotion is crucial for career advancement.
- Performance alone is not enough; visibility matters more.
- Women often feel the need to downplay their achievements.
- Building a community can provide support and encouragement.
- Sharing success stories can inspire others.
- Networking is essential for professional growth.
- It's important to find your tribe and share experiences.
- Creating a habit of self-promotion takes time and effort.
Chapters
02:57 The Need to Talk More About Our Work
04:43 The Burden of Gratitude and Supportive Spouses
07:04 The Importance of Exposure and Self-Marketing
09:33 The Controversy of Talking About Achievements
11:19 The Phenomenon of Kamala Harris and Changing Perceptions
13:13 Relevance and Recency in Self-Promotion
14:49 Overcoming Negative Associations with Self-Promotion
17:12 The Value of Spaces for Conversations and Sharing
Join Us: Subscribe to "Small Talk with Rainkraft" on Youtube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts and get ready to embark on a journey of career growth and mindful professional development.
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Keywords: Careers, Career Growth, Leadership, Professional Development, Skill Building, Big Picture Thinking, Strategic Visioning, Career Transitions, Resilience, Mindful Leadership, Career podcast, podcast, coaching podcast, visibility, workplace, career growth, recognition, self-promotion, managers, skills, expertise, humility, opportunities, connections
Do we just show up to the Olympics and shoot our shot?
Ironically, all the visibility Yusuf Dikeç gained as he grabbed a silver medal in Olympic Shooting was for looking like he just woke up and decided to walk into the Olympic arena. But, this wasnt his first rodeo! It was his 5th. He first participated in the Olympics in Beijing representing Turkey in 2008.
So can we also take our shots quietly in the corner and let our work be seen when it is seen?
Join Coach Subha Chandrasekaran as she introduces this season's focus on the non-linear nature of career growth. Whether you're a mid-management professional, a leader in transition, or someone early in your career looking to accelerate your growth, this season is designed to provide you with actionable insights and inspiration.
Summary
Subha and Hasita explore the concept of visibility in the workplace and its importance in career growth and recognition. They discuss the challenges of balancing work and self-promotion, the role of managers in promoting visibility, and the need for individuals to actively showcase their skills and expertise. The conversation also touches on the cultural context of humility and the negative connotations associated with self-promotion. Overall, they emphasize the value of visibility in creating opportunities, building connections, and advancing in one's career.
Takeaways
- Visibility in the workplace is important for career growth and recognition.
- Balancing work and self-promotion can be a challenge
- Managers play a role in promoting visibility
- Cultural beliefs about humility can hinder self-promotion
- Visibility creates opportunities, builds connections, and contributes to career advancement.
Book reference - Burn Book by Kara Swisher
Chapters
00:00 Shooting Stars at the Olympics
00:57 The Importance of Visibility
04:17 Challenges and Misconceptions of Visibility
09:12 Strategies for Being Visible
15:11 Balancing Visibility and Authenticity
19:01 Putting Work in Perspective for Recognition
21:17 Situational Visibility in Important Meetings
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Keywords: Careers, Career Growth, Leadership, Professional Development, Skill Building, Big Picture Thinking, Strategic Visioning, Career Transitions, Resilience, Mindful Leadership, Career podcast, podcast, coaching podcast, visibility, workplace, career growth, recognition, self-promotion, managers, skills, expertise, humility, opportunities, connections
Join Coach Subha Chandrasekaran as she introduces this season's focus on the non-linear nature of career growth. Whether you're a mid-management professional, a leader in transition, or someone early in your career looking to accelerate your growth, this season is designed to provide you with actionable insights and inspiration.
In this conversation, Subha and Hasita discuss the challenges of turning ideas into action and the importance of using tools and frameworks to clarify thinking and problem-solving. They highlight the value of tools like the five whys, SWOT analysis, and the blue ocean strategy in identifying opportunities and addressing challenges. They also emphasize the benefits of using AI-powered tools like chat GPT to facilitate introspection and generate insights. The conversation concludes with the idea of involving teams in problem-solving and the importance of taking the first step and embracing uncertainty.
Chapters
00:22 Becoming a Certified Stress and Rescue Diver
01:22 The Stuckness before Moving Forward
05:10 Using Tools to Bridge the Gap
09:16 The Power of Asking Why
10:47 Breaking Down Problems with Tools
12:03 Simplifying at the Expense of Everything Else
14:03 The Importance of Clarifying Thinking
19:18 The Value of AI-Powered Tools
21:42 Embracing Uncertainty and Exploring New Pathways
What You’ll Learn:
- Use tools and frameworks like the five whys, SWOT analysis, and the blue ocean strategy to clarify thinking and problem-solving.
- AI-powered tools like chat GPT can provide valuable insights and facilitate introspection.
- Involve teams in problem-solving to gain diverse perspectives and generate innovative solutions.
- Embrace uncertainty and take the first step towards turning ideas into action.
Join Us: Subscribe to "Small Talk with Rainkraft" on Youtube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts and get ready to embark on a journey of career growth and mindful professional development.
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Keywords: Careers, Career Growth, Leadership, Professional Development, Skill Building, Big Picture Thinking, Strategic Visioning, Career Transitions, Resilience, Mindful Leadership, Career podcast, podcast, coaching podcast
Episode Tags: turning ideas into action, tools and frameworks, problem-solving, five whys, SWOT analysis, blue ocean strategy, AI-powered tools, chat GPT, involving teams, embracing uncertainty
Join Coach Subha Chandrasekaran as she introduces this season's focus on the non-linear nature of career growth. Whether you're a mid-management professional, a leader in transition, or someone early in your career looking to accelerate your growth, this season is designed to provide you with actionable insights and inspiration.
In this episode, Subha and Hasita's conversation revolves around the importance of clear communication and understanding between stakeholders, internal and external. It highlights the need for effective expectation management and articulating the 'how' of a project. The discussion also touches upon the challenges of strategic thinking and aligning different stakeholders, bringing in the the significance of storytelling and vision in driving team motivation and loyalty. They stress the need for leaders to slow down, understand individual skill sets, and nurture growth.
Chapters
00:39 Challenges with Expectation Management
05:07 The Importance of Looking at the Big Picture
07:41 The Overwhelm of Transitioning to a Leadership Role
08:14 Communicating the Strategic Vision to the Team
09:11 Enthusing the Team with the Strategic Vision
12:18 Slowing Down and Understanding Each Individual
13:42 Building Depth and Upskilling the Team
16:44 The ROI of Building Expertise
18:03 The Need for Different Tools for Strategic Thinking
What You’ll Learn:
- Clear communication and expectation management are crucial in stakeholder relationships.
- Articulating the 'how' of a project is as important as the 'what' and 'why'.
- Storytelling and vision can drive team motivation and loyalty.
- Leaders should slow down, understand individual skill sets, and nurture growth.
- Different strategic tools can be used in different scenarios.
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Keywords: Careers, Career Growth, Leadership, Professional Development, Skill Building, Big Picture Thinking, Strategic Visioning, Career Transitions, Resilience, Mindful Leadership, Career podcast, podcast, coaching podcast
Episode Tags: communication, expectation management, articulation, strategic thinking, alignment, storytelling, vision, team motivation, leadership, skill sets, growth, strategic tools
Join Coach Subha Chandrasekaran as she introduces this season's focus on the non-linear nature of career growth. Whether you're a mid-management professional, a leader in transition, or someone early in your career looking to accelerate your growth, this season is designed to provide you with actionable insights and inspiration.
In this episode, Subha and Hasita discuss the importance of strategic thinking and big picture vision in professional life. They draw inspiration from Roger Federer's commencement speech and emphasize that strategic thinking is a skill that can be developed over time. They encourage listeners to create time for strategic thinking, assess their current situation, and start building the skill. They also highlight the need to step back from day-to-day tasks and focus on the larger goals and vision. The episode concludes with the suggestions to foster strategic thinking.
Chapters
00:00 When you need to get Strategic!
06:31 The Daunting Nature of Strategic Thinking
09:52 Creating Time for Strategic Thinking
13:04 Assessing Your Current Situation and Strengths
14:08 Staying Informed about Industry Trends
19:00 Wrap Up
What You’ll Learn:
- The definitions of big picture thinking and strategic visioning
- Common challenges managers face when developing these skills
- Practical tips for cultivating big picture thinking and strategic visioning
- Real-life examples of successful transitions from managerial to strategic leadership roles
References:
- 2024 Commencement Address by Roger Federer at Dartmouth on YouTube
- FEDERER: Twelve Final Days on Prime Video
Join Us:Subscribe to "Small Talk for Rainkraft" on Youtube, Spotify or Apple Podcasts and get ready to embark on a journey of career growth and mindful professional development. Connect with Us:- Website: Rainkraft.inKeywords:Careers, Career Growth, Leadership, Professional Development, Skill Building, Big Picture Thinking, Strategic Visioning, Career Transitions, Resilience, Mindful Leadership, Career podcast, podcast, coaching podcastEpisode Tags:Career Development, Leadership Skills, Professional Growth, Strategic Thinking, Personal Leadership, Mid-Management Professionals, Women Leaders, Career Acceleration
Welcome to a new season of "Small Talk for Rainkraft," where we embrace the theme "Careers are Curvy."
Join Coach Subha Chandrasekaran as she introduces this season's focus on the non-linear nature of career growth. Whether you're a mid-management professional, a leader in transition, or someone early in your career looking to accelerate your growth, this season is designed to provide you with actionable insights and inspiration.
In our upcoming episodes, we'll delve into essential topics such as big picture thinking, tactical leadership, navigating career transitions, and building resilience. Tune in for expert advice, real-life success stories, and practical tips to help you navigate your career path mindfully and effectively.
What to Expect:
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Insightful conversations on personal leadership and professional growth
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Practical advice on navigating career challenges
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Stories and strategies to embrace the curvy path of career development
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A focus on skill-building, adaptability, and continuous learning
Join Us:
Subscribe to "Small Talk for Rainkraft" on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and get ready to embark on a journey of career growth and mindful professional development. Stay tuned for our first episode and learn how to master big picture thinking and strategic visioning with our special co-host, Hasita.
Connect with Us:
- Website: Rainkraft.in
Keywords:
Careers, Career Growth, Leadership, Professional Development, Skill Building, Big Picture Thinking, Strategic Visioning, Career Transitions, Resilience, Mindful Leadership
Episode Tags:
Career Development, Leadership Skills, Professional Growth, Strategic Thinking, Personal Leadership, Mid-Management Professionals, Women Leaders, Career Acceleration
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Hey, Smalltalkers! As we wrap up 2023 on 'Small Talk with Rainkraft- Career Lifting Conversations,' we see that we've delved into intentional conversations about careers, transitions, and the ever-evolving workplace. From discussing layoffs to embracing failure, comfort zones, and practical tips, we've covered it all.
As we step into 2024, I hope these insights on crisis management, mentorship, and job search strategies serve you well. Thank you for hanging out with us and reliving the best of Season 5.
Stay tuned for more engaging conversations and valuable insights. Keep Small Talking!
IN THIS EPISODE
00:00 | Intro
01:59 | How to face a crossroad in your career?
06:08 | Why do you need a mentor?
08:02 | The most important thing in a crisis
09:27 | Crisis communication is not saying everything
10:21 | WIIFM - what's in it for me?
11:20 | How to meet the interests of everyone in a meeting?
12:23 | Fear is a tough emotion, fear of failure is even tougher
13:23 | Having a group to give you feedback is the way to soften the blow of failures
14:32 | What’s the new trend of coffee badging?
16:27 | When is the right time to change your career?
20:31 | Wrap up
Your Host, Subha Chandrasekaran
Subha started her career as a banking professional and was with Citibank NA for 15 years in Operations and Technology functions. She worked in critical people management roles across geographies that delivered operational excellence and client delight. The workplace was a delightful learning ground for leadership skills and to experience the joy of bringing your A-game to your work and building your team and their careers.
As a coach, Subha brings expertise and genuine care to every interaction. Her personalized approach ensures that your goals and aspirations are at the forefront of the coaching process. With her guidance, you'll gain clarity, develop strategies, and take confident steps towards your professional aspirations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
Hasita Krishna: Strategic Marketer
Hasita Krishna is a multifaceted professional who thrives on the principles of mindful marketing and strategic restraint. As the founder of Motley Crew, a prominent Indian marketing consulting entity, Hasita embodies her marketing philosophy.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
RainKraft
At RainKraft, they are driven by a shared passion for personal and professional growth. They firmly believe that transformation begins when individuals embrace their potential and commit to realizing their aspirations. Led by Subha, an empathetic and experienced coach, they provide the guidance and support needed to navigate the ever-evolving career development landscape.
https://www.rainkraft.in/about
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ABOUT Small Talk with RainKraft
Small Talk is for current and aspiring leaders who want to level up their career and their professional lives and want to do it mindfully. In a hyper-growth world, Coach Subha Chandrasekaran discusses personal leadership, professional growth, and thinking about your career as something to nurture and cultivate over time. Tune in for 20-minute episodes on conversational How-tos: how to navigate a layoff, how to handle feedback at work, how to ask for a raise, how to improve your delegating skills, and how to level up in a changing world.
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Join Subha and Hasita as they reflect on the transformative experiences of the past year. Hasita shares her journey into deep-sea diving and the profound impact it had on her life choices. Subha delves into the importance of focus, sharing insights from her own introspective journey. Together, they explore the evolving nature of work, breaking free from traditional structures, and embracing the endless possibilities that lie ahead. A candid and inspiring conversation to wrap up the year!IN THIS EPISODE(00:00) Introduction(01:10) Reflecting on 2023(02:44) Subha's Reflections on Focus and Choices(04:22) Subha's Insights on Distractions and Productivity(05:44) Lessons from Social Media Wisdom and Accountability(09:23) Queen's Story and Choices in Life(12:42) Moving Away from Traditional Structures(15:33) Closing Thoughts and WishesYour Host, Subha ChandrasekaranSubha started her career as a banking professional and was with Citibank NA for 15 years in Operations and Technology functions. She worked in critical people management roles across geographies that delivered operational excellence and client delight. The workplace was a delightful learning ground for leadership skills and to experience the joy of bringing your A-game to your work and building your team and their careers. As a coach, Subha brings expertise and genuine care to every interaction. Her personalized approach ensures that your goals and aspirations are at the forefront of the coaching process. With her guidance, you'll gain clarity, develop strategies, and take confident steps towards your professional aspirations.https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/ Hasita Krishna: Strategic Marketer Hasita Krishna is a multifaceted professional who thrives on the principles of mindful marketing and strategic restraint. As the founder of Motley Crew, a prominent Indian marketing consulting entity, Hasita embodies her marketing philosophy. Additionally, Hasita shares her expertise through The Damn Good Marketing Podcast, catering to small business owners navigating the intricacies of digital marketing. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/RainKraft At RainKraft, they are driven by a shared passion for personal and professional growth. They firmly believe that transformation begins when individuals embrace their potential and commit to realizing their aspirations. Led by Subha, an empathetic and experienced coach, they provide the guidance and support needed to navigate the ever-evolving career development landscape.https://www.rainkraft.in/about —-ABOUT Small Talk with RainKraftSmall Talk is for current and aspiring leaders who want to level up their career and their professional lives and want to do it mindfully. In a hyper-growth world, Coach Subha Chandrasekaran discusses personal leadership, professional growth, and thinking about your career as something to nurture and cultivate over time. Tune in for 20-minute episodes on conversational How-tos: how to navigate a layoff, how to handle feedback at work, how to ask for a raise, how to improve your delegating skills, and how to level up in a changing world.—This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help experts become influencers by helping launch, produce and grow your custom-branded audio and video podcast channels. Connect with us through the Crazytok website, LinkedIn, or Instagram.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainkraft/message
Explore the mid-career curve with Subha and Hasita as they discuss the challenges of leaving a familiar job or just jumping into the job market. Delve into the complexities of navigating change, crafting a compelling resume, and articulating career goals. Join this exploration of career transitions, offering practical advice for those contemplating a change in their professional lives.IN THIS EPISODE(00:00) Introduction(00:53) Challenges of Mid-Career Transition(02:39) The Importance Of Clarity (07:00) Crafting a Resume for Transition(12:51) Navigating The Discomfort That Comes With Being In The Job Market(14:58) The Significance Of Clearly Articulating What You Want(16:59) The Role Of Headhunters (18:20) The Parallels Between Job Search and B2B Selling(19:40) Recap and Key TakeawaysYour Host, Subha ChandrasekaranSubha started her career as a banking professional and was with Citibank NA for 15 years in Operations and Technology functions. She worked in critical people management roles across geographies that delivered operational excellence and client delight. The workplace was a delightful learning ground for leadership skills and to experience the joy of bringing your A-game to your work and building your team and their careers. As a coach, Subha brings expertise and genuine care to every interaction. Her personalized approach ensures that your goals and aspirations are at the forefront of the coaching process. With her guidance, you'll gain clarity, develop strategies, and take confident steps towards your professional aspirations.https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/ Hasita Krishna: Strategic MarketerHasita Krishna is a multifaceted professional who thrives on the principles of mindful marketing and strategic restraint. As the founder of Motley Crew, a prominent Indian marketing consulting entity, Hasita embodies her marketing philosophy. Additionally, Hasita shares her expertise through "The Damn Good Marketing Podcast," catering to small business owners navigating the intricacies of digital marketing.https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/RainKraft At RainKraft, they are driven by a shared passion for personal and professional growth. They firmly believe that transformation begins when individuals embrace their potential and commit to realizing their aspirations. Led by Subha, an empathetic and experienced coach, they provide the guidance and support needed to navigate the ever-evolving career development landscape.https://www.rainkraft.in/about —-ABOUT Small Talk with RainKraftSmall Talk is for current and aspiring leaders who want to level up their career and their professional lives and want to do it mindfully. In a hyper-growth world, Coach Subha Chandrasekaran discusses personal leadership, professional growth, and thinking about your career as something to nurture and cultivate over time. Tune in for 20-minute episodes on conversational How-tos: how to navigate a layoff, how to handle feedback at work, how to ask for a raise, how to improve your delegating skills, and how to level up in a changing world.___This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help experts become influencers by helping launch, produce and grow your custom-branded audio and video podcast channels. Connect with us through the Crazytok website, LinkedIn, or Instagram.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainkraft/message
Subha and Hasita explore the nuances of the evolving workplace dynamics amidst the return-to-office mandates. They delve into the concept of coffee badging, where employees meet in the office for a cup of coffee to signal their presence. The conversation navigates through the challenges faced by employees and companies in adapting to new work models, questioning the need for rigid return-to-office policies. As they discuss the importance of intentional communication, flexibility, and individual responsibility, they aim to uncover a path toward a positive and inclusive shift in the modern workplace.
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) What is coffee badging?
(02:38) If no one's happy, why are they doing this?
(05:24) If we can work from home efficiently, why are we changing it?
(07:55) What is the company's perspective on bringing back WFO?
(10:45) Forcing employees to show up physically is counterproductive - how to solve it?
(13:47) Diffuse the responsibility from the organisational level to the management level
(15:16) Small startups can really benefit by asking what the team wants
(17:39) Where does the individual responsibility come in?
(18:58) Summing it up
Your Host, Subha Chandrasekaran
Subha started her career as a banking professional and was with Citibank NA for 15 years in Operations and Technology functions. She worked in critical people management roles across geographies that delivered operational excellence and client delight. The workplace was a delightful learning ground for leadership skills and to experience the joy of bringing your A-game to your work and building your team and their careers.
As a coach, Subha brings expertise and genuine care to every interaction. Her personalized approach ensures that your goals and aspirations are at the forefront of the coaching process. With her guidance, you'll gain clarity, develop strategies, and take confident steps towards your professional aspirations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
Hasita Krishna: Strategic Marketer
Hasita Krishna is a multifaceted professional who thrives on the principles of mindful marketing and strategic restraint. As the founder of Motley Crew, a prominent Indian marketing consulting entity, Hasita embodies her marketing philosophy. Additionally, Hasita shares her expertise through "The Damn Good Marketing Podcast," catering to small business owners navigating the intricacies of digital marketing.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
RainKraft
At RainKraft, they are driven by a shared passion for personal and professional growth. They firmly believe that transformation begins when individuals embrace their potential and commit to realizing their aspirations. Led by Subha, an empathetic and experienced coach, they provide the guidance and support needed to navigate the ever-evolving career development landscape.
https://www.rainkraft.in/about
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ABOUT Small Talk with RainKraft
Small Talk is for current and aspiring leaders who want to level up their career and their professional lives and want to do it mindfully. In a hyper-growth world, Coach Subha Chandrasekaran discusses personal leadership, professional growth, and thinking about your career as something to nurture and cultivate over time. Tune in for 20-minute episodes on conversational How-tos: how to navigate a layoff, how to handle feedback at work, how to ask for a raise, how to improve your delegating skills, and how to level up in a changing world.
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Join Subha and Hasita, as they engage in this conversation about the complexities of failure. They discuss the impact of social media on our view of success and failure and explore the three types of failures – preventable, complex, and intelligent. The duo challenges the conventional wisdom of 'fail fast,' emphasising the power of language in mitigating the impact of failures. With anecdotes from workplace dynamics to personal experiences, they delve into the layers of fear, resilience, and the importance of creating spaces for feedback in the journey towards growth and success. Tune in now!
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) Fail so you've stories to tell
(05:35) Words have a lot of power - call it a mistake or an accident
(08:27) The impact of social media in highlighting your success or failure
(10:20) When you don't know what to do, start a podcast
(13:11) "Fail fast & move on" - what is this fail fast?
(14:27) Giving regular feedbacks can help control failures
(17:32) We're failures because we can't think of a better word
(19:35) Fear is a tough emotion, fear of failure is even tougher
Your Host, Subha Chandrasekaran
Subha started her career as a banking professional and was with Citibank NA for 15 years in Operations and Technology functions. She worked in critical people management roles across geographies that delivered operational excellence and client delight. The workplace was a delightful learning ground for leadership skills and to experience the joy of bringing your A-game to your work and building your team and their careers.
As a coach, Subha brings expertise and genuine care to every interaction. Her personalized approach ensures that your goals and aspirations are at the forefront of the coaching process. With her guidance, you'll gain clarity, develop strategies, and take confident steps towards your professional aspirations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
Hasita Krishna: Strategic Marketer
Hasita Krishna is a multifaceted professional who thrives on the principles of mindful marketing and strategic restraint. As the founder of Motley Crew, a prominent Indian marketing consulting entity, Hasita embodies her marketing philosophy. Additionally, Hasita shares her expertise through "The Damn Good Marketing Podcast," catering to small business owners navigating the intricacies of digital marketing.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
RainKraft
At RainKraft, they are driven by a shared passion for personal and professional growth. They firmly believe that transformation begins when individuals embrace their potential and commit to realizing their aspirations. Led by Subha, an empathetic and experienced coach, they provide the guidance and support needed to navigate the ever-evolving career development landscape.
https://www.rainkraft.in/about
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ABOUT Small Talk with RainKraft
Small Talk is for current and aspiring leaders who want to level up their career and their professional lives and want to do it mindfully. In a hyper-growth world, Coach Subha Chandrasekaran discusses personal leadership, professional growth, and thinking about your career as something to nurture and cultivate over time. Tune in for 20-minute episodes on conversational How-tos: how to navigate a layoff, how to handle feedback at work, how to ask for a raise, how to improve your delegating skills, and how to level up in a changing world.
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Have you ever found yourself in a meeting wondering, "What's the point of all this?" If so, you're not alone. In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of meetings and ask a fundamental question: Are meetings wasted opportunities? We discuss the power of asking "WIIFM" (What's In It For Me), a crucial concept in understanding the motivations of meeting participants. We explore how setting clear agendas and pre-empting concerns can transform meetings into productive and engaging interactions. Tune in now!
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) Are meetings wasted opportunities?
(04:50) WIIFM - what's in it for me
(06:34) How to keep your attendees interested in the meeting
(10:32) Asking WIIFM is the way to tap into your attendee's motivation
(12:08) How to tap into individual concerns during a meeting
(15:26) Being selfish doesn't have to be negative
(16:46) The meetings are not serving anybody
(19:06) What's the hook of your conversation?
Your Host, Subha Chandrasekaran
Subha started her career as a banking professional and was with Citibank NA for 15 years in Operations and Technology functions. She worked in critical people management roles across geographies that delivered operational excellence and client delight. The workplace was a delightful learning ground for leadership skills and to experience the joy of bringing your A-game to your work and building your team and their careers.
As a coach, Subha brings expertise and genuine care to every interaction. Her personalized approach ensures that your goals and aspirations are at the forefront of the coaching process. With her guidance, you'll gain clarity, develop strategies, and take confident steps towards your professional aspirations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
Hasita Krishna: Strategic Marketer
Hasita is a multifaceted professional who thrives on the principles of mindful marketing and strategic restraint. With a profound belief in the power of tailored advice, Hasita's journey is a testament to her commitment to sustainable and outcome-driven B2B marketing.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
RainKraft
At RainKraft, they are driven by a shared passion for personal and professional growth. They firmly believe that transformation begins when individuals embrace their potential and commit to realizing their aspirations. Led by Subha, an empathetic and experienced coach, they provide the guidance and support needed to navigate the ever-evolving career development landscape.
https://www.rainkraft.in/about
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ABOUT Small Talk with RainKraft
Small Talk is for current and aspiring leaders who want to level up their career and their professional lives and want to do it mindfully. In a hyper-growth world, Coach Subha Chandrasekaran discusses personal leadership, professional growth, and thinking about your career as something to nurture and cultivate over time. Tune in for 20-minute episodes on conversational How-tos: how to navigate a layoff, how to handle feedback at work, how to ask for a raise, how to improve your delegating skills, and how to level up in a changing world.
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Join Subha Chandrasekaran and Hasita Krishna in this week's episode as they reflect on navigating a family health crisis and how it revealed different roles within their family. They discuss the traits of crisis leaders, effective communication in tumultuous times, and whether you can build for crisis leadership. Whether you're a natural leader or a skilled follower, there's something valuable in understanding your role amid chaos. Tune in now!IN THIS EPISODE(00:00) Looking back at the crisis with fondness(05:03) Self-preservation is a powerful instinct(06:49) How are start-ups prepared to handle crises?(09:48) Can you build for becoming a leader in a crisis?(12:11) How to communicate to people that you're taking charge?(14:34) Crisis communication is not just saying everything(17:07) Make it my problem - don't escalate itYOUR HOST, Subha ChandrasekaranSubha started her career as a banking professional and was with Citibank NA for 15 years in Operations and Technology functions. She worked in critical people management roles across geographies that delivered operational excellence and client delight. The workplace was a delightful learning ground for leadership skills and to experience the joy of bringing your A-game to your work and building your team and their careers.As a coach, Subha brings expertise and genuine care to every interaction. Her personalized approach ensures that your goals and aspirations are at the forefront of the coaching process. With her guidance, you'll gain clarity, develop strategies, and take confident steps towards your professional aspirations.https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/ Hasita Krishna: Strategic Marketer Hasita Krishna is a multifaceted professional who thrives on the principles of mindful marketing and strategic restraint. As the founder of Motley Crew, a prominent Indian marketing consulting entity, Hasita embodies her marketing philosophy. Additionally, Hasita shares her expertise through "The Damn Good Marketing Podcast," catering to small business owners navigating the intricacies of digital marketing. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/RainKraft At RainKraft, they are driven by a shared passion for personal and professional growth. They firmly believe that transformation begins when individuals embrace their potential and commit to realizing their aspirations. Led by Subha, an empathetic and experienced coach, they provide the guidance and support needed to navigate the ever-evolving career development landscape.https://www.rainkraft.in/about —-ABOUT Small Talk with RainKraftSmall Talk is for current and aspiring leaders who want to level up their career and their professional lives and want to do it mindfully. In a hyper-growth world, Coach Subha Chandrasekaran discusses personal leadership, professional growth, and thinking about your career as something to nurture and cultivate over time. Tune in for 20-minute episodes on conversational How-tos: how to navigate a layoff, how to handle feedback at work, how to ask for a raise, how to improve your delegating skills, and how to level up in a changing world.—This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help experts become influencers by helping launch, produce and grow your custom-branded audio and video podcast channels. Find us on our Website, LinkedIn and Instagram--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainkraft/message
What makes a great mentor, and how can you find one? Join Subha Chandrasekaran and Hasita Krishna as they delve into the power of mentorship in career growth. Discover the secrets of finding the right mentors, building trust, and creating a supportive ecosystem for your professional development. From navigating confusion to becoming a mentor yourself, this show explores the transformative potential of mentorship in every phase of your career. Tune in and learn from the experts!
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) How to find a good mentor?
(07:18) Is there value in planning out your career?
(09:19) Is mentoring an easy relationship?
(12:55) Transitioning to the role of a mentor
(15:49) Who are the mentors learning from?
YOUR HOST, Subha Chandrasekaran
Subha started her career as a banking professional and was with Citibank NA for 15 years in Operations and Technology functions. She worked across geographies in critical people management roles that delivered operational excellence and client delight. The workplace was a delightful learning ground for leadership skills and to experience the joy of bringing your A-game to your work and building your team and their careers.
As a coach, Subha brings expertise and genuine care to every interaction. Her personalized approach ensures that your goals and aspirations are at the forefront of the coaching process. With her guidance, you'll gain clarity, develop strategies, and take confident steps towards your professional aspirations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
Hasita Krishna: Strategic Marketer
Hasita is a multifaceted professional who thrives on the principles of mindful marketing and strategic restraint. With a profound belief in the power of tailored advice, Hasita's journey is a testament to her commitment to sustainable and outcome-driven B2B marketing.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
RainKraft
At RainKraft, they are driven by a shared passion for personal and professional growth. They firmly believe that transformation begins when individuals embrace their potential and commit to realizing their aspirations. Led by Subha, an empathetic and experienced coach, they provide the guidance and support needed to navigate the ever-evolving career development landscape.
https://www.rainkraft.in/about
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ABOUT Small Talk with RainKraft
Small Talk is for current and aspiring leaders who want to level up their career and their professional lives and want to do it mindfully. In a hyper-growth world, Coach Subha Chandrasekaran discusses personal leadership, professional growth, and thinking about your career as something to nurture and cultivate over time. Tune in for 20-minute episodes on conversational How-tos: how to navigate a layoff, how to handle feedback at work, how to ask for a raise, how to improve your delegating skills, and how to level up in a changing world.
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Have you ever wondered what happens when the pressure to innovate or succeed collides with organizational silos? Join us as we unravel the intriguing dynamics of invention, high performance and collaboration in this episode of Small Talk with RainKraft. I'm Subha Chandrasekaran, a career growth coach. Can breaking down silos lead to breakthroughs? Discover the keys to fostering collaboration, aligning priorities, and unleashing the true potential of your organization in this episode!
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) Everyone's under pressure to invent something
(02:41) What do silos at a workplace look like?
(07:09) How to develop a common vision amongst all?
(08:39) What creates these silos?
(09:52) Look at the bigger picture
(12:31) How do leaders make decisions
(17:05) Being in a hurry to be busy
(18:36) The kind of culture you have creates the kind of work style you enjoy
YOUR HOST, Subha Chandrasekaran
Subha started her career as a banking professional and was with Citibank for 15 years in Operations, managing large teams and critical processes that delivered operational excellence and client delight. The workplace was a delightful learning ground for leadership skills and to experience the joy of bringing your A-game to your work and building your team and their careers.
As a coach, Subha brings expertise and genuine care to every interaction. Her personalized approach ensures that your goals and aspirations are at the forefront of the coaching process. With her guidance, you'll gain clarity, develop strategies, and take confident steps towards your professional aspirations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
Co-Host
Hasita Krishna: Strategic Marketer - Hasita is a multifaceted professional who thrives on the principles of mindful marketing and strategic restraint. With a profound belief in the power of tailored advice, Hasita's journey is a testament to her commitment to sustainable and outcome-driven B2B marketing.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita
RainKraft
At RainKraft, we are driven by a shared passion for personal and professional growth. We firmly believe that transformation begins when individuals embrace their potential and commit to realizing their aspirations. Led by Subha, an empathetic and experienced coach, we provide the guidance and support needed to navigate the ever-evolving career development landscape.
https://www.rainkraft.in/about
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ABOUT Small Talk with RainKraft
Small Talk is for current and aspiring leaders who want to level up their career and their professional lives and want to do it mindfully. In a hyper-growth world, Coach Subha Chandrasekaran discusses personal leadership, professional growth, and thinking about your career as something to nurture and cultivate over time. Tune in for 20-minute episodes on conversational How-tos: how to navigate a layoff, how to handle feedback at work, how to ask for a raise, how to improve your delegating skills, and how to level up in a changing world.
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Are you feeling like a square peg trying to fit into a round hole in your career? Join us as we delve into the Art of Career Transitions in this episode of Small Talk with RainKraft. I'm Subha Chandrasekaran, a career growth coach. Let's decode the challenges, opportunities, and strategies behind making those leaps in your professional journey. Tune in to gain insights, find courage, and embrace the possibilities!
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) You might feel at a crossroads
(02:42) Triggers - some obvious and some not so much
(07:51) How to find time (and courage) to learn new things
(11:39) A non-obvious trick to identify valuable, transferable skills
(16:31) Three actions to lay the groundwork
(19:14) Get ready to do this one uncomfortable thing
(21:32) Sidebar: Going from entrepreneur to employee
(22:49) Two things you can do in a week right now
YOUR HOST, Subha Chandrasekaran
Subha started her career as a banking professional and was with Citibank for 15 years in Operations, managing large teams and critical processes that delivered operational excellence and client delight. The workplace was a delightful learning ground for leadership skills and to experience the joy of bringing your A-game to your work and building your team and their careers.
As a coach, Subha brings expertise and genuine care to every interaction. Her personalized approach ensures that your goals and aspirations are at the forefront of the coaching process. With her guidance, you'll gain clarity, develop strategies, and take confident steps towards your professional aspirations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
Co-Host
Hasita Krishna: Strategic Marketer - Hasita is a multifaceted professional who thrives on the principles of mindful marketing and strategic restraint. With a profound belief in the power of tailored advice, Hasita's journey is a testament to her commitment to sustainable and outcome-driven B2B marketing.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita
RainKraft
At RainKraft, they are driven by a shared passion for personal and professional growth. They firmly believe that transformation begins when individuals embrace their potential and commit to realizing their aspirations. Led by Subha, an empathetic and experienced coach, they provide the guidance and support needed to navigate the ever-evolving career development landscape.
https://www.rainkraft.in/about
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ABOUT Small Talk with RainKraft
Small Talk is for current and aspiring leaders who want to level up their career and their professional lives and want to do it mindfully. In a hyper-growth world, Coach Subha Chandrasekaran discusses personal leadership, professional growth, and thinking about your career as something to nurture and cultivate over time. Tune in for 20-minute episodes on conversational How-tos: how to navigate a layoff, how to handle feedback at work, how to ask for a raise, how to improve your delegating skills, and how to level up in a changing world.
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Tired of being stuck in your career for a while? This episode gives highlights of Season 4 of Small Talk with Rainkraft where Subha and Hasita give career lifting tips. The conversations range from how to handle layoffs to managing your own manager. To dig deeper, tune in to the series and accelerate your career growth.
In This Episode | Discussion Points(00:00) Introduction
(02:16) Your career doesn’t need the pressure of being your passion
(04:45) Why do I struggle to delegate?
(07:21) How not to take a layoff personally?
(09:28) Can we do goal setting differently this year?
(11:31) Damn good storytelling
(13:09) Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
(15:32) What to do when your manager needs managing?
(17:34) It’s not always about money
(19:44) Dealing with bad bosses
(22:28) How to enhance your career by cultivating executive presence
(24:56) Why startups need a people strategy
(26:57) How to elevate a pitch
Small Talk With RainKraft is a top 10 show in India. If you’re serious about your professional future, do follow the show for actionable advice and career-lifting conversations.Links
- Show notes and full transcript for the episode.
Hosts:Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.You can find us on LinkedIn here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/_____________________________Catch all our podcast episodes at www.rainkraft.in/podcastGet links to the podcast on your favourite streaming service for podcasts.This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help experts become influencers by helping launch, produce and grow your custom-branded audio and video podcast channels. Find us on our Website, LinkedIn, and Instagram
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You may not judge a book by its cover. But you will judge it by the book blurb - the short description at the back of the book. Similarly, your pitch is your own blurb. It is the world’s first impression of you. Make it your best version till the next version comes along!In This Episode | Discussion Points (00:00) What to pitch (02:14) Your 10-second story (03:57) Disappointment of a wrong pitch (06:27) Make your pitches catchy (07:44) Pitch according to place (11:00) Pitch according to time (12:27) Pitch according to the audience (14:40) Practice your pitch Small Talk With RainKraft is a top 10 show in India. If you’re serious about your professional future, do follow the show for actionable advice and career-lifting conversations.Links Show notes and full transcript for the episode.Hosts:Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.You can find us on LinkedIn here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/_____________________________Catch all our podcast episodes at www.rainkraft.in/podcastGet links to the podcast on your favourite streaming service for podcasts.This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help experts become influencers by helping launch, produce and grow your custom-branded audio and video podcast channels. Find us on our Website, LinkedIn, and Instagram--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainkraft/message
In the beginning, startups have nothing but an idea - and a team of true believers who hope to bring it to reality. Everything is riding on the success of that team. And yet ‘HR’ is the last thing that any startup thinks about, perhaps it implies bureaucracy. So here are some reasons to think otherwise and a few steps that startups should undertake early on, to improve individual performance and lengthen the odds of success.In This Episode | Discussion Points (00:34) Why the people function should be a priority (03:24) It becomes a pressing need after about 10 people (04:50) Early employees cannot keep up by themselves (06:34) Even when the future is unclear, it's important to have some structure (10:54) Startups can start doing the basics first (14:00) Don’t forget to also have career conversations (17:56) Skipping this step makes it 10x harder later (19:20) Wrap upSmall Talk With RainKraft is a top 10 show in India. If you’re serious about your professional future, do follow the show for actionable advice and career-lifting conversations.Links Show notes and full transcript for the episode.Hosts:Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.You can find us on LinkedIn here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/_____________________________Catch all our podcast episodes at www.rainkraft.in/podcastGet links to the podcast on your favourite streaming service for podcasts.This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help dreamers become doers. Find us on our Website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rainkraft/message
You know how some people can walk into a room and behave as though they own it? Well, in this episode we discuss how you, too, could become one among them, by developing the elusive Executive Presence.
In This Episode | Discussion Points
- (03:55) What is Executive Presence and why do you need it?
- (06:43) Deconstructing executive presence.
- (13:08) How to make changes to develop executive presence.
- (15:37) How authenticity and experience can contribute
- (19:18) Dealing with critique.
Small Talk With RainKraft is a top 10 show in India. If you’re serious about your professional future, do follow the show for actionable advice and career-lifting conversations.
Links
- Show notes and full transcript for the episode.
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
You can find us on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
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Catch all our podcast episodes at www.rainkraft.in/podcast
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Spending long hours with difficult people and forcing yourself to put up with them isn't healthy or sustainable. How can you better understand what is happening in such interactions? How do you know when a ‘bad’ boss isn't really just someone with a different working style - and how do you align your styles for better outcomes? And what do you do when the relationship is truly toxic?
In This Episode | Discussion Points
- (01:20) It’s quite common to have a bad boss
- (02:50) Recognise your workplace behaviour patterns
- (05:35) Is it a bad boss or an incompatible work style?
- (09:00) How to adapt without giving up your own personality
- (12:05) How to combat office politics
- (15:30) How to tell when it's a bad relationship vs a toxic one
- (18:10) There's merit in investing time to fix a relationship
Links
- Show notes and full transcript for the episode
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
You can find us on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
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Catch all our podcast episodes at www.rainkraft.in/podcast
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“I gave her a raise, yet she left.” Dual careers and an increased appreciation for work-life integration sparked during the pandemic have made employees think about work more broadly than just a pay packet. This makes it tougher to retain the good folks and the need of the hour is more honest conversations about what really excites the person in your team.
In This Episode | Discussion Points
- (03:10) Money is not the only motivator
- (05:54) Understanding the personal relationship we each have with money
- (10:50) Adapting to changing work-related desires
- (16:20) Charting a roadmap for the employee's career
- (19:50) Communicating needs more holistically
In this conversation we refer to The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel.
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
You can find us on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
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So you’ve expanded your team, and yet you find yourself having to defer important things to handle day-to-day questions? The answer might lie less in behaviour and more in process. Whether you're a new manager of managers or an experienced one looking to improve your skills, this episode will provide valuable tips and strategies to help you lead your team to success. And feel comfortable while you do so.
In This Episode | Discussion Points
- [02:37] Setting up processes.
- [04:14] Avoiding micromanagement.
- [06:43] Why modelling behaviour alone will not enable delegation.
- [08:56] The value of HR expertise.
- [10:10] How to help your managers take more ownership.
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
You can find us on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
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"Where do you see yourself in five years?" is THE dreaded interview question. And you know what, it's okay not to have answers! Your career path is exactly that—a path. One that deserves exploring. In this episode, Subha and Hasita discuss the evolution of career paths and how they’re not all that linear these days.
In This Episode | Discussion Points
- [00:30] Adapting your career to a rapidly changing world
- [03:37] Upskilling for an ‘unknown’ future
- [05:53] Building a complementary (but interesting) skillset on your own terms
- [09:55] Opening yourself up to a wide range of career experiences
- [17:42] Reflecting on your career so far to navigate the future
What we listened to: You Don’t Actually Know What Your Future Self Wants | Shankar Vedantam | TEDHosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
You can find us on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
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Catch all our podcast episodes at www.rainkraft.in/podcast
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It’s the holiday season! And that means it’s time for something special! This week, we’re excited to bring you the first-ever crossover episode with our sister podcast The Damn Good Marketing Podcast. In this episode, Subha and Hasita discuss a topic dear to both their hearts: the power of storytelling and its ability to make life, career, and media all the more enriching.
We talk about
- How celebrities use storytelling to shape their narratives
- Branding as a way to position yourself in the professional world
- Finding a point of view to anchor your story
- Stepping out of your comfort zone to share your story
- Finding inspiration for stories in the little moments of life
Tune in and let us know what else you'd like to hear us talk about in the space of career growth and workplace excellence.
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
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Every year around this time, we take stock of our achievements versus the goals we had set. But are we going about it the right way? Are we disappointing ourselves by being too narrowly focused on specific aspects of life, ignoring other achievements? Are we reaching for the unattainable? Should we do things differently this time around?
We talk about
- The downsides of being too narrowly focused and how to expand our goal set
- How to set goals
- Rewarding ourselves for achieving goals
- Setting SMARTER goals
- Foreshadowing failure is as important as visualising success
- Don’t try too many things
Tune in and let us know what else you'd like to hear us talk about in the space of career growth and workplace excellence.
The show we referred to: Huberman Lab
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
careerchange #careerswitch #careerpodcast #careers #careercoach #goalsetting
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Winter is coming (sorry, we know this is so passé), and this season it seems to come with a wave of mass layoffs. It’s quite terrifying because of how untimely and arbitrary they are. Layoffs are just business, not personal. We all know this. But when you get laid off unexpectedly, and it throws a curveball in your career, how can you help but not take it personally? In this episode, Subha and Hasita share their thoughts on how not to take layoffs personally.
In This Episode | Discussion Points
- [02:32] Why layoffs are so jarring despite being a business necessity
- [06:24] Coping with a layoff emotionally, in small and big steps
- [10:03] Post-layoff support and maintaining an amicable relationship with former employers
- [14:29] How to stay a step ahead if you’re anticipating a layoff
- [17:50] What companies can do to handle a layoff with sensitivity
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
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Do you find yourself doing a lot yet feeling like the work never ends? Are you still doing things that you mastered a few years ago or in your previous role? On most days, we’re rushing to tasks that need immediate attention rather than thinking about the bigger picture. And this often affects the way founders, senior professionals and leaders delegate to teammates.
Every performance coach and professional probably has a piece of content on delegation, and yet the to struggle to climb the mountain when it comes to delegating work is real. Why does it feel like a mountain in the first place? What should and shouldn’t we delegate? How can we hold others accountable for their tasks while also not stepping on their toes?
We talk about
- Why delegation doesn’t come naturally to most
- Deciding what tasks can and should be delegated
- The Skill-Will matrix: a framework for delegation
- Providing adequate time and support for each team member
Tune in and let us know what else you'd like to hear us talk about in the space of career growth and workplace excellence.
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
careerchange #careerswitch #careerpodcast #careers #careercoach #delegating
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Your career and your passion can be two very different things!
Welcome back to Season 4! We're starting with one piece of career advice that can derail the best of us! We've often heard that if you make a career out of your passion, you'd never have to work a day in your life.
But then again, we've also heard it said- find your passion, and let it slowly kill you! If those two in tandem sound ominous, that's because they are.
We talk about
- being in it for the long haul
- how not to take our professional life too personally
- where to put your energy and effort
- what to do in the unlikely circumstance that you do end up turning a passion into a career
What we listened to
- Mark Cuban with Adam Grant on Re:Thinking
- Cal Newport's Top Advice For Young People Starting Their Careers
Tune in and let us know what else you'd like to hear us talk about in the space of career growth and workplace excellence.
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 21 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
careerchange #careerswitch #careerpodcast #careers #careercoach
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Some events just have up making a mad dash to the podcast studio! Not just because we want to talk about them but because we have already been talking about them! Our first bonus episode this season was on the infamous Adam Neumann and his story, seen through WeCrashed on Apple TV. Well, he's back, asking for more money and getting it too! We also ended the season talking about quitting and why it shouldn't get such a bad rep. Serena Williams and Sebastian Vettel seem to think so too. They lead the way in identity-based growth, a must for each of us as we look at longer careers and longer working years.
careers #careerpodcast #identitygrowth #serenafarewell #sebastianvettelretirement #jamesclear
Don't miss these links!
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Serena's article in Vogue magazine - Serena Williams Says Farewell to Tennis On Her Own Terms—And In Her Own Words
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Sebastian Vettel Announces F1 Retirement - video
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Adam Neumann and how he gets to 'fail up' with more funding
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James Clear on Identity-based habits
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership coach with over 21 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
You can find us on LinkedIn here:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
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For far too long, in the corporate world, we’ve glorified what now seems like the wrong ideals. “Keep at it”, “do or die”, “there is no trying”,… and the list goes on.
But what about the virtues of stepping away, taking a break, or just knowing when we’ve outgrown something. One of the worst things we can do to our careers is to keep at things which don’t agree with us anymore. Using the post-pandemic world as a reference point, we’re using the last episode of season 3 to discuss what it means to know when to stop.
We’re excited to see you in season 4 (we just cannot believe we got here!), with a recharged mind, fresh ideas, and more ways to make your career work for you.
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership coach with over 21 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
careerchange #careerswitch #careerpodcast #careers
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As the CEO of Hector Beverages, Neeraj Kakkar has created one of the most iconic beverage brands to come out of India in recent times- Paper Boat.
If you’ve substituted the making of aamras and panakam this past summer with Paper Boat’s beverages, this episode tells us the story behind building and scaling a business.
What does the true journey of an entrepreneur look like? It isn't always gold and glitter. The courage to follow an idea, be willing to learn from the consumer and deliver what the market wants while staying true to your core. Neeraj very candidly shares his journey, from ideas that didn't work to how a pandemic surprisingly brought them closer to their core.
Host:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. As always, you can find Subha here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
paperboat #entrepreneurs #careerpodcast #buildingabusiness #resilience #careers
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For many of us, there’s a fundamental challenge in identifying the difference between a job and a career. Should we commit to one field and become the best in it? Should we go wide and learn as much as possible? When is a good time to switch careers? And most importantly, when we’re ready to switch, just what do we do?
In this episode, we address all of these questions about planning how to live out your work-life for the next few decades. Give it a listen!
Things we mention:
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Cal Newport - So Good They Can't Ignore You
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Want to Advance in Your Career? Build Your Own Board of Directors - Susan Stelter
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership coach with over 21 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
careerchange #careerswitch #careerpodcast #careers #calnewport
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When you don't define yourself just by your professional qualifications or limit yourself to one job/one hobby, the possibilities are endless. Author, much-loved food blogger, columnist, and a medical doctor by training - these are just some of the many hats Nandita Iyer wears in the digital realm. Known by many as Saffrontrail, Nandita follows every passion with just the right amount of love and intensity so that it stays a passion and doesn't turn into a chore. How does she keep up with herself? What makes her tick? How does she decide what to share and what to keep to herself? In this episode, she answers all of these questions and gets us thinking about how we want to show up.
(Multipotentialite is someone with many interests and creative pursuits.)
Where you can find her and all that she does:
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Saffron Trail - A Vegetarian Blog
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Newsletter Sattva
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Books
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This Handmade Life: 7 Skills to Enhance and Transform Your Everyday Life
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Everyday Superfoods
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The Everyday Healthy Vegetarian: Delicious Meals from the Indian Kitchen
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Also @saffrontrail on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter
Host:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. As always, you can find Subha here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
digitalpresence #freelancelife #careerpodcast #foodblogger #author #careers
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Have you had a chance to watch WeCrashed on Apple TV+ yet? If not, we’d strongly recommend that you do, definitely for Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway (and Apple’s insane production quality). Also because the story of the rise and fall and eventual consolidation of WeWork has a lot of lessons for us in culture, vision, founder personas, and when a dream begins to turn into a nightmare.
This bonus episode of Small Talk with RainKraft is inspired by our weekend binge sessions. Would you like to see more like this? Do tell us!
Things we talk about:
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WeCrashed on Apple TV
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The 4 Deadly Sins of Work Culture: WorkLife with Adam Grant
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The Shrink Next Door podcast and miniseries on Spotify and Apple TV
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership coach with over 21 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
sayingno #howtosaynotomorework #careerpodcast #worklifebalance
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The ability to turn down things we’ve outgrown, things we don’t want to be doing, and things we never wanted to do but got cajoled into, is one of the most underrated skills of our century. We are, after all, saddled with information at every turn, and saying ‘no’ feels like a lost opportunity with many ramifications.
In this episode, we discuss healthy ways to say no without sabotaging our careers and work-life and talk about the many stunts we pulled because we just couldn’t utter the magic word.
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership coach with over 21 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
sayingno #howtosaynotomorework #careerpodcast #worklifebalance
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To turn around one business is a big deal in itself, but what do you do when you find yourself in situations where you need to turn several businesses around throughout your career?
Srideep Kesavan, CEO of Heritage Foods with career-defining stints at Coca-Cola and Olam International, is no stranger to growing a business in the face of adversity, and his secret superpower is learning- from every opportunity, every situation, and every person he meets.
In this episode, we talk about the core of what marketing really is, the not-so-unique consumer/employee/human, what business turnaround looks and feels like, how to build a team that works, and consuming content in a way that works for you and enables you to be a leader who learns and delivers.
Give it a listen!
Things we talk about:
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Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life
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The Miracle (2004 film)
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Ted Lasso
Host:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. As always, you can find Subha here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
#first90days #businessturnarounds #careerpodcast #buildingteams #marketingcareers
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You know the saying, one person's Google Meet is another person's poison. Some of us have started working with new companies during the pandemic and are only now beginning to see our colleagues in a real-world environment. Maybe we enjoy the luncheons and drinks; maybe we don't. Perhaps, it is hard to keep the luncheons going as a new Zoom meeting beckons. So much for the hybrid life.
What should you do as a new face in these situations? Whether you're a manager, a director, or an executive, there are some ways to make the first few days at your new workplace or your new physical environment worthwhile. So tune in and find out!
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF certified leadership coach with over 21 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
backtooffice #first90days #hybridwork #careerpodcast #first30days
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We all have fears and many times these fears save us from doing something dangerous. Some fears turn into limiting beliefs - negative judgments about ourselves that we hold to be true. Hold so strongly that we say no to good opportunities because we believe that we aren't capable and hence decide not to give something a try. Are you saying yes to a new role at work? Are you saying yes to trying something that tests your abilities? Or is something holding you back? As a people manager, are you able to spot the signs and get your team member to explore limiting beliefs that are holding them back? Listen in and take a stab at conquering limiting beliefs.
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF certified leadership coach with over 21 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
impostersyndrome #fears #limitingbeliefs #careerpodcast
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Everywhere you look there is talk of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it will change all our lives. For the better or is there danger lurking behind the hype? And do we really understand what AI means in the many apps and tools we use? Are science-fiction movies defining our expectations or will the Metaverse really be our next holiday destination? All this and more, from the basics and made as simple and relatable as you will ever hear, from AI Industry Analyst Kashyap Kompella! As CEO of RPA2AI Research and through various books and columns and teaching assignments, Kashyap is an established global thought leader in AI and Digital Transformation who generously helped me understand AI and its implications for each of us today and in the future. If you are thinking about a career in AI, as a fresher or as a mid-career boost, you don't want to miss this conversation.
Host:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF certified leadership coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. As always, you can find Subha here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
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Hybrid work has a particular penchant for being trickier than it sounds. Do we over-communicate when we aren’t all around each other? Can we leave a notification be and let it do its job? How do we talk to each other when one person is virtually available and the other wants to be in an actual room? These are some questions we try and answer in this episode.
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF certified leadership coach with over 21 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
You can find us on LinkedIn here:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
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When Meeta Sharma Gupta returned to India with her two young boys and struggled to find sustainable playthings, shumee toys was born. One toy at a time, Meeta works closely with artisans across India and her young team of product designers to create new and innovative wooden toys and kids products that align with her vision of making playtime 90% child and 10% toy.
Today her venture is a brand that moms and kids love, largely because of how Meeta has grown the business. Her leadership style and entrepreneurial journey is insightful for every budding business owner and people manager.
Prior to shumee, Meeta was a researcher with IBM TJ Watson, US and her research primarily focussed on computer architecture and systems design. She has a PhD from Harvard University, MS from Univ of Southern California and is a IIT-D BTech in EE.
Host:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF certified leadership coach with over 21 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. As always, you can find Subha here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
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We don’t always know what does or doesn’t maketh a person, but feedback certainly breaketh us. Why do we hate giving and receiving feedback so much? Why do we take it so personally each and every time? In this episode, we pick up everyone’s least favourite F word, and see how we can make it a little bit less painful and a little more productive for everyone.
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF certified leadership coach with over 21 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
You can find us on LinkedIn here:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
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Whether you are building a professional brand or your personal brand, it can feel quite overwhelming to be on multiple platforms and create content and generate visibility. Yet, more and more people are discovering that you don't have to be everywhere all the time and business happens in the deep pauses too. Can you stay true to doing more of the work you enjoy while also staying away from the daily hustle? Shailaja Vishwanath, Content Strategist & Business Coach for Solopreneurs, has been doing just that. At last count she even exited platforms like Instagram and Pinterest where she had built a strong and engaging audience. And her calendar is just as full with new work. A must listen for anyone building a business or trying to find their headspace in the constant hustle of the corporate world. Let's hear what her secret sauce is.
Things referred to in the episode:
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enough by Patrick Rhone
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Social Media Sharing: The Psychology of Why We Share
Host:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF certified leadership coach with over 21 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. As always, you can find Subha here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
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A conversation on burnout is both relevant and necessary today. Where does the individual locus of control on burnout end, and what aspect of burnout becomes an organisation’s responsibility?
More importantly, what is and isn’t burnout? How can you tell if this is just a tough couple of weeks, or if there might be something more significant going on? And assuming that what you’re experiencing is indeed burnout, how can you ask for and find help from your organisation?
Things referred to in the episode:
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WHO's take on burnout
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Dealing With Burnout In Normal Times And Unprecedented Ones - RainKraft
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You can find us on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
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Across generations, across diverse contexts, we’re all human. We need support, and help, and a nudge in the right direction to help us achieve our full potential. In this episode, Yash, Founder, SuperBeings, talks about his two-year journey discovering powerful concepts in positive psychology, neuroscience and best practices in motivation. We talk about how behavioural nudges can help us become better, and lead the way for organisational learning and touch upon growth, hybrid work, Buddhism, positive psychology and how HERO skills can create superbeings!
Books and things that come up in the podcast:
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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink
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Flow: The Classic Work On How To Achieve Happiness: The Psychology of Happiness by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
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Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Lifeby Martin E.P. Seligman
SuperBeings is building the next-gen OKR, Performance management, and employee engagement platform for hyper-growth start-ups.
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF certified leadership coach with over 21 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. As always, you can find Subha here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
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Who am I? That’s a question that can be answered on the spiritual, philosophical, metaphysical, and practical levels. We are the product of what we do over and over again. We are also the sum total of our choices, the products of our pasts, and so much more.
In this episode, Subha and Hasita talk about deciphering your interests, your identity, and the ultimate digital-age goal of becoming a thought-leader! Today, with the opportunity to be creators and change-makers in our own right, how we define our identity and how we differentiate this from passing interests is the only way to truly get to know ourselves better. The Followers shall, perhaps, then follow. Tune in!
Links to books and things referred to on the show:
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Atomic Habits by James Clear
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BeastofTraal - Karthik Srinivasan on LinkedIn
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Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF certified leadership coach with over 21 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
You can find us on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
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What is it like to WFH when you are a skilled courtroom litigator? Is the profession what it’s made out to be in John Grisham novels and Good Wife episodes? Jayna Kothari is a senior advocate in the Karnataka High Court and the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India. Jayna’s research and practice interests include constitutional law, gender and sexuality law, disability rights and discrimination law. She had argued in the Supreme Court in the constitutional challenges to Section 377 and adultery which were both decriminalized. She also argued the Independent Thought case in which the Supreme Court recognized child marital rape as a criminal offence. Her book, “The Future of Disability Law in India” was published in 2012 by Oxford University Press.
Jayna joins us on Small Talk With Rainkraft to answer common and uncommon questions we have about the law, and tells us what it means to work for social justice - as a young law student or a seasoned litigator, making space for other interests too.
To connect with Jayna, please find her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaynakothari/. The amazing work she does is captured at https://clpr.org.in
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF certified leadership coach with over 21 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. As always, you can find Subha here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
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When was the last time one Insta reel led to another and 20min later you are wondering why you are watching kitchen remodelling videos? When was the last time just a glance at the latest ping on your phone didn't lead to checking messages on four other Whatsapp groups? When was the last time you had a video conversation where you did nothing but watch the speaker and listen, without a silent toggle to another tab?
In this episode, Subha and Hasita talk about why focus tools and techniques fail so often and think about guilt-free ways to focus, while also having fun. Can focus be just about doing something deeply for a significant period of time? Does focus have to lead to productivity? And why the 'put-your-phone-away' line of advice is near impossible for most of us. Tune in!
Links to books and things referred to on the show:
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Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
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Dr Rangan Chatterjee in conversation with Johann Hari on How to Reclaim your Attention
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Deep Work by Cal Newport
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Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF certified leadership coach with over 21 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
You can find us on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
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Intentionality is everything. Do you believe this to be true? We certainly do, after meeting Sonia. In this episode, Subha sits down with fellow coach Sonia Saini to understand how to drive change in individuals, with a clear focus on empathy and positivity. Sonia generously shares her views and personal stories about the power of positivity (her superpower!) and how each of us can refocus our minds to give us joy and satisfaction in whatever we choose to do.
To connect with Sonia, please find her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sosaini/. The amazing work she does is captured at www.tickleyourmind.com
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF certified leadership coach with over 21 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. As always, you can find Subha here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
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Small Talk with RainKraft is a pandemic project that outgrew its pandemic status early this year. Let's now look ahead to learning and growing with optimism. Subha and Hasita invite guests for conversations that will inspire you to know more about a person or an idea or the work people do. Challenge yourself to listen with an open mind and take away a whole lot (or just a little bit) that will get you thinking about your life, the work you do and what you can do to be better every day.
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF certified leadership coach with over 21 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
You can find us on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
In this episode, we discuss how the award-winning Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso inspires us to think about how a big word like curiosity starts with small steps. And whether being judgemental is really a bad thing.
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Ending the year and a season, on a high! For the last episode of season 2, we talk about the things that were and the year that will be. Give it a listen for hope, good vibes, and a ton of recommendations, approved by the team at RainKraft.
Links of the recommendations we threw at you!
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Escape to DeviVilla Estate in Coorg this holiday season or any season! Vishal and Aparna will make you feel so at home in the jungle.
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The Dutch House on Audible, written by Ann Patchett and narrated by Tom Hanks.
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'In Treatment' on Disney HotStar for folks in India and HBO in other places.
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Subha is an executive/leadership/career coach at RainKraft, and works with individuals to tap into their full potential, form mindful work patterns, and help them thrive at the workplace. Hasita, the proud new proprietor of Motley Crew Marketing Services, is a B2B marketing consultant and copywriter.
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What do our teams look like today? How are they different from before the pandemic? In this episode, Subha and Hasita cover the nuances of growth, building a team, and learning to let go too. Hiring better also means knowing the difference between getting someone onboard for the long term vs dipping into the gig economy to get work done.
Subha is an executive/leadership/career coach at RainKraft, and works with individuals to tap into their full potential, form mindful work patterns, and help them thrive at the workplace. Hasita is That Content Girl, a B2B marketing consultant and copywriter.
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Welcome to Small Talk with RainKraft, where Subha and Hasita discuss the workplace's most pressing challenges, and how to resolve them. Have you ever juggled conflicting expectations in a new environment? Do you struggle with boundaries in the hybrid work world? How do you stay professional when the workplace is also the dining table or bedroom corner?
We face the exact same challenges and work towards finding a solution every day, and this podcast is a way for us to give back to India's diverse workforce, of which we are a part.
Subha is an executive/leadership/career coach at RainKraft, and works with individuals to tap into their full potential, form mindful work patterns, and help them thrive at the workplace. Hasita is That Content Girl, a B2B marketing consultant and copywriter.
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A truly inspiring and insightful conversation with Kartik Hosanagar, a multipotentialite with careers in academia, entrepreneurship, angel-investing and now jumpstarting a new venture in movie-making. We talk about numerous things that hold true for professionals in any sphere of work. Kartik generously shares the guiding principles that have shaped his work and life - from the stereotypical career choices we make as young adults to breaking free of our own beliefs to using the Ikigai circles to life in academia and how his passion for film-making enhances his teaching to what every professional today needs to hear and practice today. Listen in and discover how to connect the dots and enjoy what you do every day.
References from the episode:
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A Human’s Guide to Machine Intelligence: How Algorithms Are Shaping Our Lives and How We Can Stay in Control by Kartik Hosanagar (Available at https://amzn.to/36RsGUC)
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Ikigai: The Japanese secret to a long and happy life (Available at: https://amzn.to/3eLPeuB)
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Podcasts we listen to: Cal Newport and Adam Grant
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An honest and brave Notes to Self, where Hasita shares her personal mental health journey. A journey that takes courage, compassion, and commitment, to know and understand that it's ok to not be ok. And in knowing that, you will be ok.
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It is a truly challenging time for most families around the world and India especially. Everywhere you look there is a loved one in need of something that should be so fundamentally easy to get your hands on. It is also a time for personal grief. Grief that I, Subha Chandrasekaran, am channeling into a tribute for a man I loved oh so much.
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When building teams or solving a problem, what's the best set of people to have? Are you really looking at diversity from all angles?
Notes to Self, by Subha Chandrasekaran, explores the notion of Cognitive Diversity and the work of Matthew Syed, an Olympian with an interesting new career.
Give it a listen?
Hear from from Matthew Syed at https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/matthew-syed/id925357185?i=1000450217415
His latest book Rebel Ideas is available at https://amzn.to/3gadcAW
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Royal dramas, Oprah’s ability to ask the right questions, and why we need to ask more and listen more in a world that’s connected, probably more than it needs to be. In this episode of Small Talk with RainKraft, Subha Chandrasekaran (Founder, RainKraft) and Hasita Krishna (That Content Girl) discuss what it means to ask the right questions, how to do this well every single time, and more that’s on their mind.
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How would we fare if we were asked to give a speech this very moment? In this episode of Small Talk with RainKraft, Subha Chandrasekaran (Founder, RainKraft) and Hasita Krishna (That Content Girl) find out and you can too. It's all things Clubhouse, elevator pitches, serendipity and beating FOMO in life.
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After 'Pandemic', this word is the next P-shaped villain of 2020. Productivity has been thrown around like party confetti, raining down on us and yet dampening our spirits. Don't let it define how you think of your self, at work or otherwise. Own what works for you! Listen in to know just how to do that. So let's get Season 2 going!
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Going on a trip down memory lane, a few life lessons that hold everyone in good stead, but mostly just us talking to you about 2020, and our hopes for the future.
Hope you can take some time off to wrap up this year and maybe even find a few minutes to catch up on or re-listen to Small Talk!
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See you soon in Season 2!
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We welcome our first podcast guest Manoj Madhusudanan, Head of dunnhumby India, to talk about managing a virtual workforce, especially aspects of virtual hiring such as onboarding virtually, getting people on the same page, and building a people-driven culture at work. There are some amazing insights here from Manoj so tune in!
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Every business owner wants to focus on the core work and marketing today feels like a heavy distraction. So many social platforms to choose from, ideas to be detailed, creatives and content to be put out... and finally, no one seems to be seeing it. Let's start from the very beginning and simplify this for you. You'll also hear from a couple of creative folks who make business happen for other Small Businesses and Solopreneurs.
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The network was supposed to keep things professional. As it starts to look and feel more like Facebook and Twitter got together, here's how you can still keep connecting to the good side of LinkedIn, as a corporate cubicle-dweller or an independent soul.
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Remember Super Mario and its million levels? Hiring a new employee or starting a new gig can feel much like jumping through virtual hoops, but here's how to make it worth your while.
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In good times and pandemics, the job hunt is a challenging effort. But the document that's supposed to help us get land a job, is betraying us. Here's how to fix it.
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An ode to the many Zoom calls we've muted ourselves on. But also real tips to make meetings less painful and more productive.
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Welcome to Small Talk with RainKraft where Subha and Hasita discuss what’s top of the mind in our industry and work-life currently. Expect raindrops, listicles, and other things we love about the business of growing together. To get warmed up, we start our podcast season with a podcast about podcasts! We didn't plan it this way but we just got chatting and turns out we have quite a few ideas and recommendations in this space.
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Putting names, titles, reasons and other fancy stuff to the disembodied voices you'll now be hearing on your way to work or on the couch that's now office.
More about us and the work we do at www.rainkraft.in!
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