The Payal Nanjiani Leadership Podcast: Recent Episodes

Payal Nanjiani

A leadership and personal growth podcast heard by millions of people, it's the only podcast that gets you to be a transformed leader and grow at your work. Focussed on helping you live a successful and fulfilled work-life, this podcast is hosted by Payal Nanjiani, a world-renowned leadership expert. Each episode teaches you how to coach, guide, and inspire yourself to achieve success in your personal and professional life. You will find a blend of leadership and inspiration in the episode, interviews of women and men who have made it, the struggles of those people who are trying to get there, and what it takes to reach your goals. Every episode is designed to inspire you to awaken the leader within you so that you can succeed from within and achieve your goals in any circumstances.

Tom Pullen | Director, Innovinco , Author of INNOVATOR

Tom Pullen is an innovation expert, author of INNOVATOR, and founder of Innovinco®, a firm accelerating growth in global corporations. Formerly the Global Innovation Director at Danone, he helps companies build innovation culture, capability, and confidence. He is also a speaker and creator of the Innovinco® Way® framework.

Key Expertise & Background

Founder of Innovinco®: Founded in 2017, the firm specializes in driving growth through structured innovation for large enterprises, including Unilever, L'Oréal, Coca-Cola, and Danone.
Corporate Innovation Leader: Spent 18 years in major corporations (Boots, Mars, Danone) before transitioning to advisory roles.
Author & Speaker: Author of the book INNOVATOR and an award-winning keynote/TEDx speaker.
Academic & Creator: Holds an Executive MBA with an Innovation major from HEC Paris, where he also teaches, and developed the INNOVATOR Way® framework.

Core Philosophy

Actionable Innovation: Focuses on moving from theory to practical application to boost innovation performance.
Overcoming Corporate Barriers: Helps companies move beyond "safe" incrementalism to tackle the challenges of culture and execution in large organizations.
Defining Innovation: Defines it as a combination of novelty, value creation, and real-world existence, rather than just ideas.

Tom Pullen is an innovation expert, author of INNOVATOR, and founder of Innovinco®, a firm accelerating growth in global corporations. Formerly the Global Innovation Director at Danone, he helps companies build innovation culture, capability, and confidence. He is also a speaker and creator of the Innovinco® Way® framework.

Key Expertise & Background

Founder of Innovinco®: Founded in 2017, the firm specializes in driving growth through structured innovation for large enterprises, including Unilever, L'Oréal, Coca-Cola, and Danone.
Corporate Innovation Leader: Spent 18 years in major corporations (Boots, Mars, Danone) before transitioning to advisory roles.
Author & Speaker: Author of the book INNOVATOR and an award-winning keynote/TEDx speaker.
Academic & Creator: Holds an Executive MBA with an Innovation major from HEC Paris, where he also teaches, and developed the INNOVATOR Way® framework.

Core Philosophy

Actionable Innovation: Focuses on moving from theory to practical application to boost innovation performance.
Overcoming Corporate Barriers: Helps companies move beyond "safe" incrementalism to tackle the challenges of culture and execution in large organizations.
Defining Innovation: Defines it as a combination of novelty, value creation, and real-world existence, rather than just ideas.

Guneet Hayer | Founder & Managing Director, Eminence Group

Guneet is the Founder and Director of Eminence Group Ventures FZCO, a company that delivers conferences, training programs, workshops, and customized learning solutions across India, the Middle East, and the GCC region. With over 18 years of cross-industry experience, she brings a strong background in information technology, enabling her to leverage the latest tools and platforms to create engaging, interactive, and high-impact events.

As the leader of Eminence Group, Guneet oversees the company’s strategy and operations while managing and guiding a talented, dynamic team of professionals. She also leads key client relationships and business development, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, tailored programs that meet the specific needs of diverse markets.

Guneet strongly values diversity and inclusion and is deeply committed to empowering women and youth through her work, training programs, and initiatives. Her passion lies in creating innovative, meaningful experiences that foster learning, networking, and sustainable business growth for clients and partners alike.

Pankaj Rai | Group Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Aditya Birla Management Corporation Pvt Ltd

Pankaj Rai, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Aditya Birla Group, has been enabling the analytics maturity journey across group companies by solving problems leveraging Data Science, creating horizontal data platforms and developing people capabilities.

He completed his graduation from IIT Delhi and Post Graduate Programme in Management from IIM Ahmedabad. He went on to spearhead teams across diverse portfolios including consulting, credit, six-sigma, strategy, analytics and digital across financial services and offshoring.

During his career, he has been associated with companies like GE Capital, ICICI Bank, Standard Chartered Bank and Feedback Ventures. He has served as Director (Strategy) at Dell, Bangalore for their offshore business and built the internal Analytics team. He also led Wells Fargo’s Global Delivery Strategy as Senior Vice President. He is a speaker in various leading platforms including TEDx.

Christopher Williams | Strategic Advisor, Independent Board Director,

Christopher is a Fortune 500 growth strategy leader, business transformation consultant, and board director whose career spans 14 cities across four continents. He has worked with iconic brands including adidas, VF Corporation, Gap, and Nike, helping unlock transformation and drive sustainable growth.

Working alongside high-performing teams, Christopher has led innovation, increased market share, managed complex organizational change, and developed the next generation of leaders across multiple markets.

He believes that meaningful business transformation happens at the intersection of curiosity, strategic thinking, human connection, and courage. Passionate about balancing commercial success with meaningful impact, Christopher specializes in building sustainable growth strategies for global consumer brands.

He has also been deeply committed to leadership development and education, most notably serving as the first President of African Leadership University, an innovative institution with campuses in Mauritius and Rwanda dedicated to developing ethical leaders and entrepreneurial managers.

Today, Christopher shares his expertise in several ways: as a New York Stock Exchange–screened and NACD-certified board executive, as President of Custament Partners supporting executive teams and boards through transformation, and as a speaker, panelist, and podcast guest on brand transformation and courageous leadership.

His first book, Courage: 7 Choices for Living a Life Without Regret, which explores courage in leadership as an underutilized superpower, was released in November 2025.

Wg Cdr Vandana Chaudhary | (Retd) Indian Air Force Officer

**Wing Commander Vandana(Retd) is a veteran with 15 years of cross-functional leadership in the Indian Air Force as a Meteorological Officer. She has earned a wealth of multifaceted experience where she championed key functions, mainly Public Relations, Administration, and Program Management, infusing each endeavor with unwavering passion and commitment.

Through her contributions in the social sector, she has strived for almost a decade to empower women, children with disabilities, and people below the poverty line, promoting overall well-being and stability in society.**

**She has been committed to inclusivity, empathy & empowerment long before they became trendy terms in the market. By enabling a culture of collaboration and mutual respect, she built cohesive cross-functional teams capable of navigating uncertainty with resilience and grace.

Whether managing significant budgets or directing complex projects, she has always approached her responsibilities with a blend of strategic foresight and hands-on leadership.

Beyond work hours, she is an explorer who enjoys traveling and reading, deeply attuned to the tranquility of nature. With a penchant for observation, she explores the intricacies of human behavior, reflecting on life's purpose beyond mere existence. She also enjoys acquiring new skills that enrich her personal and professional life.

As she moves on to the next chapter of her career, she is excited to leverage her military experience to make a difference by steering organizational growth and driving transformative change wherever she works.**

Gunjan Shah | MD & CEO at Bata India Limited

Gunjan is an accomplished leader with extensive experience across geographies and diverse industries, including paints, telecom, and food. Prior to joining Bata India Limited, he served as the Chief Commercial Officer at Britannia Industries.

Over the course of his professional journey, he has worked across multiple functions encompassing sales, marketing, and supply chain. He has played a key role in both turnaround and growth initiatives. At Britannia, he also led the International Business and was instrumental in architecting one of the company’s most impactful strategy and business transformation initiatives.

Gunjan holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering from VJTI, Mumbai, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kolkata.

Ramkumar Narayanan | EVP, Head of India and Philippines,AI technology Enablement,FIS

**Ramkumar Narayanan is a global leader focusing on data driven, digital product innovation spanning consumer and enterprise markets. He brings a vast experience in product development, product management and product marketing having led both new market entry and turnaround of existing business areas. He has been an advisor to Enterprises, large and small, in the arena of digital transformation, product strategy and product marketing.

Ram is currently EVP Technology & Services at FIS India and Philippines. Prior to joining FIS, he served in global leadership positions at VMware, eBay, Yahoo! and Microsoft. He started his career in the auto industry in US developing software solutions for design and packaging of automotive suspension and powertrain systems.

Ram formerly served on the Executive Council of NASSCOM and was Chairperson NASSCOM Product/Deep Tech Council.

Ramkumar Narayanan holds a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, Chennai, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering & MBA from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.**

Sarika Naik | Group Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer and Member of the Group Executive Committee at Capgemini Group

Sarika is the Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer and a member of the Executive Committee at Capgemini Group. She leads the company’s global strategy for diversity and inclusion, as well as social and environmental sustainability.

With more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Sarika brings deep expertise in strategic management, brand evolution, and client engagement. She previously served as Capgemini India’s Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Chairperson for Diversity & Inclusion, roles in which she strengthened the company’s brand, built high-performing teams, and drove impactful, data-driven initiatives.

Sarika is passionate about using technology to create a more inclusive and sustainable future. She firmly believes that business success and societal well-being go hand-in-hand, and she is committed to advancing Capgemini’s agenda for people, the planet, and society.

Steven Puri | Founder & CEO,The Sukha CompanySteven Puri — a rare blend of Hollywood storyteller, tech entrepreneur, and remote work pioneer. From producing blockbusters like Independence Day and Star Trek to building platforms that help people focus and connect in the digital age, Steven’s journey spans visual effects, studio leadership, and startups like Centered and The Sukha Company. He’s spent his life at the intersection of creativity and productivity

Piya Haldar | Chief Compliance Officer, Honeywell India

Piya is a seasoned compliance and governance leader with over 25 years of experience across banking, oil & gas, aerospace, and IT/OT automation.

A recognized expert in anti-corruption, fraud detection, third-party risk, and high-risk market oversight, Piya has led enterprise-wide monitoring systems, complex investigations, and compliance integration during M&As.

Beyond her corporate role, Piya is committed to empowering women in leadership. She actively mentors emerging leaders on executive presence, personal branding, and career growth, and contributes to corporate boards and advisory committees shaping the future of compliance and governance.

Dr. Corinne Auman | President, Choice Care Navigators

Dr. Corinne Auman is a recognized gerontologist with over 20 years of experience working directly with older adults and their families and the author of Keenagers: Telling a New Story about Aging.

She is a Nationally Certified Guardian, Certified Senior Advisor, and an Advanced Professional member of the Aging LifeCare Association. She received her Ph.D. from NC State University, where she studied developmental psychology with a specialty in adulthood and aging.

Dr. Auman speaks to audiences about aging in America the real world impact of age bias.

As a gerontologist with a profound commitment to making a difference, Dr. Auman continues to champion the cause of older adults and their families. Her multifaceted approach, encompassing caregiving, education, activism, and authorship, positions her as a true advocate for a new narrative around aging.

Ambi Parameswaran | Founder.brand-building.com

**Ambi is a Brand Strategist and Founder Brand-Building.com a Brand Advisory. He has authored twelve books with the latest one titled'All The World's A Stage - A Personal Branding Story' and 'Marketing Mixology' [June 2025].

Ambi served as the President of AAAI [2014-16] and President of Ad Club Bombay [2003–05]. He served on the Board of Governors of IIMC**

Dr.Sabhyata Gupta | Chairperson, Gynae-Cology and Gynaec Oncology, Medanta-The Medicity, Gurgaon, ranked as the top private hospital in India

Dr. Sabhyata Gupta is the Chairperson of Gynaecology and Gynae-Oncology at Medanta, Gurugram, and a pioneering figure in her field.
She is notably the first gynecologist in India to perform robotic gynaecological surgery for both cancerous and benign conditions.
With extensive expertise in robotic surgery, gynaec oncology, colposcopy, advanced gynaec laparoscopy, and hysteroscopy, Dr. Gupta is a leader in providing cutting-edge treatments for women’s health.
Her qualifications include an MD in Gynecology, specialized training in Robotic Gynaecological Surgery, a Diploma in Gynaecological Endoscopic Surgery, and advanced training in uro-gynaecological oncology.
She has also completed the Indo-German Training Course in Advanced Endoscopic Surgery in Gynecology.
Dr. Gupta has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious ‘Arch of Excellence Award (Medicare)’ at the All India Achievers’ Conference in 2009.
She is an esteemed member of several renowned organizations, including the International Gynaecological Cancer Society, the European Society of Gynaecological Oncology, the Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecological Societies of India, and the Indian Medical Association.

Specializing in Gynecologic Oncology, Dr. Gupta possesses profound expertise in a wide array of procedures such as:

Robotic Gynecological Surgery
Advanced Gynecological Laparoscopy
Hysteroscopy
Colposcopy

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Awards & Recognitions

Dr. Sabhyata Gupta has received numerous awards for her work and contribution to Medical Science. The most remarkable awards are-

She won the Bharat Jyoti Award from the “India International Friendship Society” in Delhi in 2009.
In 2009, she was facilitated with the Bharat Excellence Award & Gold Medal by the “Friendship Forum of India”, in Delhi.
In the same year itself, she was conferred with the Gold Medal for the Rising Personalities of India by “The International Penguin Publishing House” in Delhi.
She also won the Gold Award in the category Pride of India from the house of “Friendship Forum Of India” in Delhi in 2009.
Last but not the least, she won the Arch of Excellence Award (Medicare) at the All India Achievers conference in Delhi in 2009.

Anna Radulovski | Global CEO WomenTech Network**Anna Radulovski is an award-winning founder, investor, startup mentor, and author of Chief in Tech: How Women Are Breaking the Silicon Ceiling and Leading with Impact.

She is the Founder & Global CEO of WomenTech Network, a global community spanning over 150,000 members across 179 countries. Anna is also the visionary behind the Women in Tech Global Conference, the Chief in Tech Summit, and the Startup & Innovation Summit (SIS)—flagship platforms renowned for advancing diverse leadership and fostering inclusive innovation in tech.

Anna has spoken in Fortune 50 boardrooms and on global stages including TechEx North America in Silicon Valley and the Dublin Tech Summit. She has also led high-impact engagements alongside major events such as Web Summit, MWC Barcelona, and official United Nations gatherings—sparking bold conversations around inclusive leadership, ethical innovation, and the future of technology.

As a trusted startup mentor and angel investor, Anna has supported over 100 early-stage founders, guiding them in strategy, growth, and leadership development. She serves on the boards of Coding Girls and Executive Women in Tech (EWIT), and is a Director at the Founder Institute, where she actively mentors the next generation of global tech leaders.

Featured in Forbes, Bloomberg TV, and Fortune, Anna is recognized as a leading voice in technology, whose insights continue to empower professionals and reshape the landscape of leadership.

Amplifying the voices of 15 million women in tech worldwide.**

Manjari Jar-uhar | Advisor Security, Author, Former IPS Officer

Ms. Manjari Jaruhar is one of the first five women police officers in India and the first from the state of Bihar. She has recently published her memoirs, 'Madam Sir'. It has been well received and has become a best seller.
Ms. Manjari Jaruhar was a former Advisor to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), based in New Delhi. She was the Chief Coordinator with the Indian Music Industry (IMI) and is a Senior Advisor to 9.9 Media. Recently she became Advisor to the Committee on Private Security Industry at FICCI.
Ms. Manjari Jaruhar retired as Special Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). She was selected for the Indian Police Service (IPS), the elite crime prevention and law enforcement cadre of the Indian Civil Service, in 1976 and has held positions in the State Governments of Bihar and Jharkhand, the National Police Academy (NPA), the CISF and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). She has led teams in a wide range of complex and challenging assignments that have prepared her for a career in the private and social sector. From fighting crime to administering a massive organisation, Ms. Jaruhar has shown exemplary leadership in a domain traditionally dominated by men. She is the recipient of the Government of India’s Police Medal for Meritorious Service and the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service. She was awarded the Director General’s Commendation Disc for outstanding service twice in the CISF and once when she was with the CRPF.
Specialties: Security and protection of large undertakings, recruitment and personnel management, management of training and all gender related issues
After the enactment of the law on Sexual Harassment at the Work Place she has been invited frequently to share her experiences by several organizations. She also addresses on gender sensitization, safety & security and legal awareness of women.
She visited Afghanistan on the invitation of OXFAM and Research Institute of Women Peace and Security, to help them understand changes and improvements required for raising an effective women police force.

SRI KAZA | Former McKinsey Partner, CEO, Board Advisor and Small Business Advocate

SRI KAZA is a seasoned business leader and small business advocate with a background in corporate strategy and entrepreneurship. After earning degrees from the University of Michigan and Northwestern, he began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Blue Martini Software before advising Fortune 500 companies at McKinsey & Co.

He later transitioned to executive roles, including a leadership position at Viking Cruises, before shifting his focus to small business support. Sri founded Talytica, a data analytics startup that helped small businesses assess job applicants, and led the employment tax credit division at Tax Credit Co. (now part of Experian), supporting thousands of businesses in securing government incentives. Most recently, as CEO of ForwardLine Financial, he scaled the private equity-owned company and guided its sale to new investors.

His book, Unconvention, draws on this extensive experience, challenging conventional corporate thinking and empowering small businesses to succeed by staying true to their unique strengths.

Hanna Bauer | Founder & CEO, HEARTnomics Enterprises LLC

**Hanna D. Bauer ignites an evolution of organizational excellence! She teaches how to improve your organization's positive impact and how to fulfill human potential and maximize profits, CAN coexist—the result: Resilience for your workforce and competitive market positioning.

Her speaking, and consulting objectives will bring awareness of your organization's systems for results-driven learning that speaks to the HEART of your organization.**

**Her Entrepreneurial and Non-profit endeavors have taken her to the local, state, and national levels of leadership. Her passion for innovation, impact, and transformation drew her to serve and be elected Chair of various Boards of Directors.

As the CEO of HEARTnomics Enterprises, she serves in bridging the gap from where you are to where you want to be amid turbulence. Re-discover your passion, accelerate your learning and maximize your effectiveness!**

ANGELA FOSTER | Award-winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach

Angela Foster is an award-winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker, and Host of the top-rated global podcast, High Performance Health. She is also the creator of BioSyncing® a unique program designed specifically for women who want to optimise every aspect of their physical, mental and spiritual health for high performance in business and life.

As a former partner at a large law firm, Angela is no stranger to long working hours and a high-pressure environment. Angela left the world of corporate law after a serious illness in 2014 and used integrative health practices and biohacking to rebuild her physical, mental, and spiritual health. After working with thousands of women, Angela has found that optimal health is the foundation of high performance.

When she went on her own health journey, Angela struggled to find all the information she needed in one place. With so much information, it felt confusing and overwhelming. So in 2022, Angela launched her women’s biohacking membership, High Performance Health Collective, to give you the Health Coach in your pocket.

The High Performance Health Collective is an exclusive community of women that provides you with the latest science, biohacks, and expert tools you need to step into your most empowered future self by embracing and syncing with your female physiology.

Prof (Dr.) Sanjay Kumar | Group Vice Chancellor, Rayat Bahra University

39 years of experience in academia, research, Defence, VC in universities, Mentor of startups and contributing to cutting-edge technology development. Currently serving as the Group Vice Chancellor of RB University, Former VC of Amity,Symbiosis

Academic & Research Excellence:-

**Double PhDs (Engineering - IIT Delhi, Management)
M.Tech & PhD (Engineering) - IIT Delhi | MBA & Multiple PG Diplomas in Management
B.Tech - Electronics & Communications, Aeronautical Engineering, Satellite Communications
MS in Counselling & Psychotherapy | Distinction Holder & Batch Topper

An author of 7 books, widely-referenced 2 popular titles Concepts and Applications of Microwave Engineering and Wave Propagation and Antenna Engineering, my book extensively used in IITs, NITs, and competitive exams across India. Additionally, Contributed numerous research papers to national and international journals.
Military & Strategic Leardership:-**

A proud veteran of the Indian Air Force (IAF), I have served in prestigious roles, including:
Commanding Officer | Station Commander | Air Officer Commanding as Air Commodore
Led multi-crore projects at DRDO, Amity, ISRO, NIC, Space Applications Centre, DEAL & DARE,
Spearheaded satellite communication, radar technology, and electronic warfare innovations
Projects handled by the World Bank, DST, ICSSR,DBT, ICAR, and Indo-German Science &
Technology Centre, JSPS, etc

Awards & Recognitions:-
Vishisht Seva Medal - Awarded by Former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee on Republic Day 2016
Commendation Medal by the Chief of the Air Staff
Commendation Medal by Air Officer Commanding in Chief
Bihar Gaurav Samman - Awarded by Shri Ram Nath Kovind (Former President Governorof Bihar)
Bharat Vidya Shiromani Award | Lifetime Achievement Award
No.1 Ranking - Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 2018 (Received from Shri Prakash Javadekar)
Recognized for drone technology innovation by Former CM Dr. Raman Singh and Youth Icon Virender Sehwag

Dr Sue Carter Collins | Author, keynote speaker, and transformational coach.

Dedicated to helping high-achieving women and conscious leaders rewire their minds, overcome imposter syndrome, and lead with grounded confidence and purpose.

Core Focus: Mind Mastery • Whole-Being Leadership • Organizational Transformation • Self-Empowerment & Spiritual Growth

Her forthcoming book, From Mastering Your Mind to Mastering Your Life, and her signature keynote, The Mind Mastery Solution™, integrate neuroscience, practical psychology, and metaphysics to teach individuals and organizations how to identify limiting beliefs, reprogram thought patterns, and align daily actions with their highest potential.

As the creator of the Self-Empowerment Breakthrough (SEB) Process™, Dr. Sue guides clients through a powerful five-phase framework—Reflect, Reimagine, Release, Reprogram, and Recreate—to create lasting personal and professional transformation. Originally designed for personal mastery, this process now drives leadership and culture development, helping organizations rewire imposter culture and embody Whole-Being Leadership.

Dr. Sue brings a rigorous professional background as an attorney (Florida Bar) and as Emeritus Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Georgia State University, where she taught leadership, organizational management, and change to leaders in high-performance fields. Her work as a police legal trainer and consultant to law enforcement organizations further shaped her evidence-based approach, emphasizing integrity, decision-making, and accountability.

In addition to her professional and academic accomplishments, Dr. Sue is an Ordained Metaphysical Minister, Reiki Master Teacher, energy healer, and certified mindfulness meditation instructor. Her unique integration of science, strategy, and spirit empowers clients and audiences to achieve sustainable transformation in every dimension of their lives.

Chip Eichelberger Ikillburger | Founder of GetSwitchedOn.com

Chip is a globally recognized keynote speaker and event partner known for creating transformative, high-impact experiences. With nearly three decades of proven success and more than 1,000 presentations delivered across eight countries, every Canadian province, and every U.S. state, he brings unparalleled energy, engagement, and expertise to the stage.

For six years, Chip served as the international point man for Tony Robbins in the USA, Australia, and the UK—an experience that shaped his dynamic, results-driven approach. His impressive client portfolio includes world-class organizations such as Apple Inc., L'Oréal, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, Dow Inc., General Motors, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Bank of Montreal, and more than 100 leading associations.

Specializing in high-energy, interactive, and customized keynotes, Chip is known for opening and closing events with exceptional impact. His programs are designed to inspire participants to elevate their mindset, reignite their vision, and prioritize their most valuable asset—their energy. His signature “Bookending” Experience and Breaking Barriers Board Break session are widely praised for creating powerful momentum that carries beyond the event itself.

More than a speaker, Chip is a strategic partner who invests in understanding each client’s goals, ensuring every presentation is aligned with their vision and business objectives. His commitment to excellence consistently makes him a trusted choice for organizations seeking lasting transformation and extraordinary event outcomes.

Padmashree Balram | Eco Warrior, Bangalore Eco Team

A biochemist turned citizen leader has spent over a decade transforming Bengaluru’s waste systems from the ground up. Her work embodies a hopeful vision for climate action and sustainability, showing how knowledge, determination, and leadership can tackle the global climate challenge.

A TEDx speaker, and continues to advocate for strong policy implementation and behavioral change. Her resilience, adaptability, and hands-on leadership have made her a recognized force in environmental sustainability—one who tirelessly inspires others to contribute to a greener, more sustainable future

Dr Rima Ghose Chowdhury | President & CHRO, CSR Leader, Datamatics

Dr. Rima holds a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Technology and a Ph.D. in Leadership from DY Patil University. Trained in Gallup Strengths Coaching in the UK, she has received numerous HR Excellence Awards, including ‘India's Greatest CHRO 2023-24 by Asia One and '50 Most Influential HR Tech Leaders' at the World HRD Congress.

As President & Global CHRO, CSR Leader, Dr Rima Ghose Chowdhury leads Datamatics People agenda globally, with operations in the US, India, the Middle East, Europe, and the Philippines. A firm believer in the balance of Hi-Tech and Hi-Touch culture, Dr Rima is an active proponent of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the workplace, and is also a workplace social systems designer focusing on holistic Wellbeing of her staff.

Dr Rima leads various Transformational Leadership Programs at Datamatics, bringing breakthrough performance amongst senior leaders and high performers in the organization. She is also the creator of the Datamatics Diversity Charter (DDC), with initiatives like (Wo)Mentoring, ‘Coffee Cake Candid Chats’, and ‘Welcome Back' to promote dialogue for an inclusive workplace that nurtures differences.

A seasoned HR leader and Practitioner with over twenty-five years of experience in Corporate and Academia, Dr. Rima has been instrumental in building Technology and Leadership capabilities in enterprises like IBM, Sony Pictures, and Quinnox. In the past, she held the position of Professor and Head of Department – HR, at a reputed B-school in Mumbai, with an additional responsibility of leading and facilitating Management course delivery for the Indian Defence forces.

Dr. Rima has been an International Mentor for Middlesex University London, and is also a trained Trainer by Sony Pictures, UK on Energy Project, a flagship intervention of Sony Group to promote wellbeing for staff. As a Trainer and Facilitator, she has delivered over 5,000 person-hours of training in Leadership masterclass, HR Analytics, Enhancing Personal Effectiveness & Mentoring.

She has received numerous HR Excellence Awards, including ‘Global Women in Leadership’ Awards by the Global Council for the Promotion of International Trade (GCPIT), Confederation of Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CIMSME), India's Greatest CHRO 2023-24 list by Asia One, '50 Most Influential HR Tech Leaders', at World HRD Congress.

Jayesh Parekh | Co-Founder,Sony Entertainment Television

& Managing Partner,Good Protein Fund

Jayesh was a Co-Founder of Sony Entertainment Television, a major multibillion-dollar television network of Sony Pictures Entertainment.

He was a Managing Partner for Jungle Ventures Fund, a pan-Asian venture capital technology fund in Singapore.

Jayesh is a Managing Partner of Good Protein Fund, a VC fund in Singapore that invests worldwide in Alternative Protein deep-technology startups.He is on the Advisory Board of a nonprofit Akhand Jyoti Eye Hospital in India which performs over 140,000 cataract eye surgeries every year, 80% of which

are free of charge to the patients. Jayesh spent over 12 years in IBM and was part of the team in Singapore thatbrought IBM back to India.He holds a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from MS University of Baroda and a Master’s in Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. He completed The University of Texas at Austin’s Tower Fellows program.Jayesh is a published author of a book: ‘What Shall We Do With All This Money? Inspiring Perspectives on Wealth’.

Nidhi Dhanju | HR head at Michelin India

Nidhi Dhanju holds a 2004 - 2007 PhD in Human Resource and Organization Development at University of Minnesota.

Dipak Sanghavi | CMD, Nilon's Enterprises Private Limited

Mr. Sanghavi - a Polymer Engineer with a Leadership course from IIM-A took the reins of the company at the mere age of 24 yrs. With his vision, dedication, focus and sharp strategies, he along with his team, led the company from Rs.8 Cr to more than Rs.450 Cr within a decade and a half.

Under his guidance, Nilon’s has built itself from a pickle company to a food solution company and is presently placed between Number 1 to 3 on a national scale in almost 8 categories. His passion for food has made him deliver the finest recipes to the consumers not just in India but across the global diaspora. The company now boasts of three large state-of-the-art manufacturing plants on a global scale.

Today, Nilon’s has become a professionally driven, data-centric, global scale business, yet carefully bound by the spirit of entrepreneurship along with its spirit to deliver love and passion along with its products.

He strongly believes that “Don’t enter the business with the thought that you own it. Learn from those around you. You can turn your ambitions into reality only if you take people along. The most important ingredient for a successful business is to put the right people on top. Once you have that, the rest falls into place.”

Sanjay Tripathy | Co-Founder & CEO,BRISKPE-

**Sanjay Tripathy, a distinguished Stanford GSB alumnus, is the Co-Founder and CEO of BRISKPE, a pioneering cross-border payment startup specializing in serving MSMEs. As a seasoned fintech entrepreneur, his core mission revolves around revolutionizing B2B cross-border payments through the strategic deployment of cutting-edge technologies, including AI, and innovative payment pathways. His vision encompasses the delivery of cost-efficient, rapid payment solutions coupled with seamless accessibility, comprehensive payment tracking, and robust compliance mechanisms.

With over 30 years of illustrious experience spanning six diverse industries, Sanjay stands as one of India's most decorated marketers. His expertise spans the realms of Marketing, Sales, E-commerce, Digital, Partnerships, and Strategy, making him a versatile leader. His influence extends across various industry verticals, including FMCG, Consumer goods, Telecom, and financial services, across multiple regions including India, South Asia, and North America.

Sanjay is a renowned thought leader, particularly in the Digital, Marketing, E-commerce, FinTech, and Insurtech domains. He is a frequent keynote speaker at industry gatherings and startup events. Beyond his entrepreneurial pursuits, he has also thrived as a successful Angel Investor, with investments in over 20 startups.

His contributions extend to nurturing more than 30 startups, aiding them in scaling up and establishing sustainable business models. During his tenure at Agilio, his previous company, he executed disruptive strategies, collaborated with government entities, and ensured 100% regulatory compliance across diverse domains. Moreover, Sanjay has lent his expertise as an InsurTech and FinTech consultant to prominent firms such as McKinsey, BCG, and various analyst and venture capital funds.**

Shailendra Jain | Bret Wheat Endowed Professor at Michael G. Foster School of Business, Mrs.Shalini Jain Associate Professor of Management,Director MBA Program Milgard School of Business, University of Washington

INTRODUCTION :

Shailendra Pratap Jain is Bret Wheat Endowed Professor of Marketing and International Business at the Foster School of Business, University of Washington, Seattle. He has held faculty positions at Indiana University’s Kelley School, University of Rochester’s Simon School, Cornell University’s Johnson School, University of Western Ontario’s Ivey School, Cambridge University’s Judge School, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, and BITS School of Management, Mumbai. Well-known for his widely published scholarship in consumer psychology, Dr. Jain has extensive publishing and editorial experience in top marketing journals and has won many executive and graduate (MBA) teaching awards. Prior to his academic career, he worked in corporate sales, brand management, and advertising and is associated with several noted marketing campaigns.

Shalini Sarin Jain is an Associate Professor of Management and the inaugural Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Milgard School of Business, University of Washington, Tacoma. Her research on social issues in management examines business’s social, ethical, and stakeholder equity strategies and their implications on financial and social performance. She has published articles on gender representation and compensation parity in top management, corporate response to mandatory CSR regulation, and how system justification beliefs predict observer expectations of transparency, response to and sanction of allegations of sexual misconduct, and choice between sustaining livelihoods or saving lives during COVID. Dr. Jain teaches courses in business and society, ethics, and CSR at the undergraduate and MBA levels and has extensive industry, government, and non-profit experience.

Harjeet Joshi | Former Chairperson & Managing Director, Shipping Corporation of India Ltd, Inland Managing Director,India Ports Global Ltd , Director (Finance)Shipping Corporation of India Ltd.

Harjeet Joshi is the former Chairperson and Managing Director of the Shipping Corporation of India Ltd., the largest national shipping company in India. As a motivational and creative leader, Harjeet played a crucial role in empowering every individual in the organization to enable them to deliver efficiently and creatively towards organizational goals. In addition, Harjeet also held the charge of Director (Finance) at the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI).

She has also held the additional charge of Managing Director, India Ports Global Limited, and Chairperson, India Ports Global Chabahar Free Zone.

Prior to her association with the Maritime Industry, Harjeet was working in Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) where she was leading the finance division responsible for all financial activities and decisions in the largest gas producing asset, an Exploration Business group and in engineering services which handled the largest capex and investment plans of offshore construction projects. Harjeet also has intense overseas project experience in the acquisition of overseas acreages in ONGC Videsh Ltd, the 2nd largest Indian E&P Company.

After completing her M.Com from Delhi University, Harjeet earned an MBA in Financial Management and HR Management from IGNOU. She is a Fellow Cost and Management Accountant from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.

Chinmay Sharma | HR Business Leader, Performance Emerging Markets ,GSK

Chinmay is an HR leader with 22 years of diverse experience in organizations like Procter & Gamble (2003-2012), Philip Morris International (2012-2020) and Glaxo Smithkline (Dec 2020 – till date)

Chinmay has done roles across HR domains (Factory HR, Rewards, Talent Acquisition, Business Partnering) at Country, Region and Global level. He is very passionate about driving change and has a successful track record in shaping inclusive, diverse and performance driven work cultures by developing people and helping them identify their purpose in alignment with the company vision. He is also an accomplished coach focusing on enhancing personal leadership and performance effectiveness. He was recognized by HRD Asia magazine as “Top 20 Asia HR Directors in 2020” and “India’s Most Impactful CXOs” by ET Now in 2023.

Chinmay is currently transitioning to a new role as HR Business Leader for Performance Emerging Markets for GSK and is in process of relocating to London. Prior to this, he was the CHRO for GSK India where he successfully led the cultural transformation of a 100 years legacy company to become an agile, innovative and technology driven organization with thriving talents and leaders.

Chinmay has lived and worked in India, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Switzerland. He got educated at Rajasthan University, Jaipur; SCMHRD (Symbiosis, Pune) and Cornell University, New York. He enjoys playing Tennis, listening to Indian semi-classical music & loves reading autobiographies.

Subramanian R S | Managing Director DHL Express India

Mr. R. S. Subramanian is currently the SVP for South Asia and Managing Director of DHL Express India. He is also a member of the DHL Express Asia Pacific Management Board. With over 30 years of experience in both product-led and service industries, Mr. Subramanian possesses extensive expertise in business strategy, marketing, team development and customer management.

He joined DHL Express India as the Head of Sales, subsequently moving up to the position of Vice President, South Asia Cluster (RoSA), where he managed operations in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the Maldives and Bhutan. He played a key role in restructuring and developing DHL’s operations in these markets.

In 2010, he was appointed Managing Director of DHL Express India. Under his direction, the business experienced significant growth and established itself as a market leader. His emphasis on major investments in best-in-class infrastructure, state-of-the-art technology and strong people processes has been instrumental in driving this success.

Under his leadership, DHL Express India has won many accolades and is today recognized and respected as a best practices organization. The company has consistently featured in India’s Best Companies to Work For list by GPTW (Great Places to Work) since 2012.

Prior to DHL, Subramanian spent 14 years at Hindustan Unilever Ltd., where he held various roles in sales, marketing and export management.

Subramanian is a graduate in Industrial Engineering and holds a Master’s in Management from IIM Bangalore. He is also Gold Certified in First Choice, DHL Group's internal quality program based on the Six Sigma DMAIC methodology. Furthermore, Subramanian is the Vice Chairman of the Express Industry Council of India (EICI) and is part of the Advisory Council of Indo-German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC).

Bhavana Mittal | Co-Founder, Executive Director, Chief Growth Officer

Bert labs

Awarded Marketing, Media, Digital professional, Speaker, Advisory Board Member and Jury member for various industry associations, Yoga teacher (YT200) with 25+ years of experience. At Bert Labs, Bhavana plays a crucial role with intertwined functions. She serves as the visionary leader, setting the strategic direction for the company and ensuring that its mission aligns with the rapidly evolving tech landscape. She provides overall guidance, supervises the executive team, and maintain a strong connection with the board of directors to secure support for innovative ventures.
On the other hand, at Bert Labs Bhavana fuels growth in the dynamic environment. She identifies opportunities, forging strategic partnerships, and driving revenue through the introduction of Bert Platform Solution and products in the market. She keeps a keen eye on market trends, harnessing data analytics to inform product development and marketing strategies, and fostering customer engagement to ensure the company's offerings are precisely tailored to meet emerging requirements. Bhavana drives the leadership team that balances visionary direction with actionable growth initiatives, propelling Bert Labs to success in the competitive tech landscape.
Her career trajectory prior to Bert Labs has been:
VP (Head) – Media and Digital at RPSG Group where Bhavana worked across all the Group businesses, including Saregama Caravan, Too Yumm!, Naturali, Spencer’s, Nature’s Basket, Fortune India, Open, Hello! Magazine, RPSG Sports (including Lucknow SuperGiants)
Regional Head – Media, Digital and Communication, South Asia at Reckitt Benckiser, working across Digital and Media for all brands including Dettol, Durex, Harpic, Lizol, Vanish, Veet etc. Was a part of the integration team for Mead Johnson into RB. India represenative for Digital CoE
Head – Media and CSR, India Sub-continent for GSK Consumer Healthcare, working across all brands including Horlicks, Boost, Eno, Crocin, Iodex, etc. Launched Sensodyne in India successfully. Headed Indirect Procurement for the initial 2 years. Was a part of the integration team for Novartisinto GSKCH. Led Global taskforce for strategic initiatives Manager and Head, Media Audit as part of Accenture Consulting. Set up the practice for Indian and International Clients
Media Director/Head of Media at Cheil Communications, for Samsung and Hyundai business. Launched Samsung Mobile phones and LEDs, Samsung Side-by-side refrigerators, Hyundai Tuscon and Hyundai Sonata during her stint Media Director at Initiative Media for LG, Revlon and Nestle business Manager at Maximize (GroupM) for NIIT, Electrolux, JK Tyres business Media Supervisor at Universal McCann for Reckitt Benckiser, Indiatimes Media Executive at Saatchi & Saatchi, launched Hyundai, Santro and Accent in India Industry

Maheen Lampwala | Country CFO & Head of GBS India (SSC), Faurecia Group

With a strong foundation in strategic financial planning, operational management, and risk mitigation, bringing over 23 years of experience in the financial services.

She brings with her two decades of core financial management experience.

Maheen believes that Faurecia India is contributing to the overall growth of the #automotiveindustry in the country as it employs more than 4,000 employees and plays an important role in both, the #Manufacturing as well as the Engineering sectors. Faurecia Interior Technologies, Seating and Exhaust Systems work on solutions to increase passenger safety, comfort, lower emissions and improve air quality. All the entities of Faurecia, work towards sustainabledevelopment and are leading #innovations that would shape the future of mobility. Maheen is committed to leveraging her knowledge and experience and is also keen to develop future leaders.

Maheen looks forward to becoming an important contributor to Faurecia’s progress in India and across the world.

Sulajja Firodia Motwani | Founder & CEO, Kinetic Green

Sulajja is an Indian entrepreneur. She recently formed a JV with Tonino Lamborghini, SpA, to bring global design and technology for electric and solar golf carts and tourism vehicles, which will be manufactured in India and marketed globally.

She is also the Vice Chairperson of Kinetic Engineering Ltd. She is responsible for Kinetic Group's overall business strategy and development. Kinetic Group's business interests include Automobile Manufacturing, auto components (including Powertrain Systems), Green Energy, Multilevel parking solutions, and elevators and escalators. Kinetic's partners include companies like Hyundai, Lamborghini, Taigene Electrical, Magna etc.

Before joining Kinetic Motor Company, she worked for a period of four years with an investment analytics company, BARRA International, based in California. She played a significant role in setting up the operations of the Kinetic Motor Company in India. Sulajja played a significant role in designing and implementing new strategies for the company. She is also performing the role of the Director of Kinetic Motor Company and Kinetic Green Energy Limited. She is in charge of the Group's overall business development activities.

Sulajja is an Indian entrepreneur. She recently formed a JV with Tonino Lamborghini, SpA, to bring global design and technology for electric and solar golf carts and tourism vehicles, which will be manufactured in India and marketed globally.

She is also the Vice Chairperson of Kinetic Engineering Ltd. She is responsible for Kinetic Group's overall business strategy and development. Kinetic Group's business interests include Automobile Manufacturing, auto components (including Powertrain Systems), Green Energy, Multilevel parking solutions, and elevators and escalators. Kinetic's partners include companies like Hyundai, Lamborghini, Taigene Electrical, Magna etc.

Before joining Kinetic Motor Company, she worked for a period of four years with an investment analytics company, BARRA International, based in California. She played a significant role in setting up the operations of the Kinetic Motor Company in India. Sulajja played a significant role in designing and implementing new strategies for the company. She is also performing the role of the Director of Kinetic Motor Company and Kinetic Green Energy Limited. She is in charge of the Group's overall business development activities.

Bill Benjamin | Founder Institute for Health & Human Potential

**Bill Benjamin is a top Emotional Intelligence keynote speaker and a thought leader on the subjects of leadership and peak performance. He is a regular contributor to CEO magazine, Training Magazine as well as other leadership publications.

Bill has an authentic approach that resonates with the audience and especially with those that might be typically resistant to the important relationship between ‘soft-skills’ and exceptional leadership. A natural storyteller, he balances anecdotes with science and research to engage all types of participants. When he is not speaking, Bill spends time working with senior leaders and their teams at Fortune 500 companies helping them overcome the barriers that often hold them back from reaching their full potential.

Some of Bill’s engagements include Fortune 1000 and strategic clients such as ExxonMobil, United Airlines, Home Depot, Procter & Gamble and Northwestern Mutual.

As a math and computer science guy, Bill discovered the power of managing emotions while he was working in the technology industry. Bill is very honest and vulnerable when it comes to the struggles he had early in his career as a leader. He was so impressed by the Institute for Health and Human Potential [IHHP]’s brain science-based approach to Emotional Intelligence, and even more so by its practical applications, that he became a partner in the company. Now that’s commitment!**

Jim Steele | Founder , Holistic Performance Lab

A disruptor, thought leader and catalyst for transformational behavioural change, his expertise is sought by organisations worldwide.

Trusted by clients for three decades, Jim’s focus and deep expertise lies in the symbiosis of productivity and sustainability, particularly for business leaders, executives and high potential next generation teams. Through high impact, highly engaging events, he helps organisations cultivate thriving, resilient workforces that consistently deliver exceptional results.

HP Lab is Jim’s research and experimentation resource, on a perpetual quest for innovative solutions to address the dynamic challenges of today’s fast-paced business landscape. It allows him to lean into the cutting edge of performance psychology and neuroscience to experiment and build ever more incisive and bespoke services.

Through speaking events, workshops and education programmes Jim translates data and science backed insights into actionable leadership development and high performance team building.

Whether developing high potentials or high performing teams, Jim inspires his audiences to incorporate holistic performance strategies that connect to the future of work into their everyday practices. This creates tangible business results that endure long after the mood of the conference has passed.

He’s a regular speaker at the prestigious London Business School and works with the University of British Columbia developing digital learning programmes.

Sonal Jain | Global CHRO of EPL Limited

Sonal joined EPL in June, 2023 as the Global CHRO. She has more than 19 years of diverse experience in FMCG, Health Care, Information services and EdTech sector.

Prior to this role, Sonal was Head of People, Asia Pacific at Coursera. Sonal has also worked in various capacities for Johnson & Johnson, Unilever and Wipro Technologies.

A well-known name in the HR community, Sonal has been recognized as one of the “10 Best CPOs in India 2023” by TradeFlock and was honoured as a “Top 100 HR Leader for 40under40” by Bombay in 2018. She was facilitated as “Inspirational Women Leader 2024 by Transformance Forum”.

She was featured as Top 10 Best Women CHRO by Women Entrepreneur Magazine 2024" along with Most Iconic HR Leaders 2024 by World HRD Congress" She is a core member of CII National Committee for Leadership and HR and Forbes Council 2024. Her expertise extends beyond borders, as she has held roles and engaged teams across markets such as the Americas, Japan, Europe, Middle East, South East Asia, Africa, Australia and South Asia. Sonal holds a graduate degree in Civil Engineering for Jamia Millia Islamia and MBA in Human Resources from University Business School, Panjab University.She hold certifications and accreditations such as ICF ACC Certified Coach, Hogan Assessor, Hays Assessor, and Chartered MCIPD

T J Cawley | Mayor of Morrisville, USA

TJ grew up in Westchester, NY and played soccer and tennis. He was also in the Junior Olympics for fencing. TJ attended college at the University of Virginia where he continued fencing, becoming the State Foil Fencing Collegiate Champion. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce with concentrations in Marketing and Finance from UVa's McIntire School of Commerce. TJ had successful careers in high tech, banking, and pharmaceutical financial management, before transitioning full time to community service and being a stay at home dad. TJ was elected to Morrisville Town Council where he served from 2013-2017, and was elected Mayor in 2017 and re-elected in 2021.

Mayor TJ enjoys coaching youth sports, supporting volunteer efforts of all types, serving on both national and local boards/advisory committees and spending time with his wife, three children and two dogs

Manish Makhijani | CEO at RSPL Group

Manish Makhijani steps in as the Chief Executive Officer of the Hygiene Care Division at RSPL Group, bringing a wealth of expertise in business strategy, consumer insights, and marketing. A seasoned leader with global exposure, he has also shared his knowledge as a guest lecturer at esteemed institutions across India.

With nearly two decades at Unilever, Manish has played a key role in driving strategic growth, alongside experience at Starcom and Blue Star Limited. His appointment marks a pivotal step in RSPL Group’s expansion in the hygiene care sector.

ROBERT KAY Lee | Co-founders of i61, inc.,

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they assist married entrepreneurs create better work/life balance by structuring the business to scale while giving precious time back to the owner to invest into their marriage and family.

Robert received his marketing degree from San Jose State University and experienced 25 successful years in sales/marketing with companies such as Coca-Cola, Novartis Pharmaceutical and Bristol-Myers Squibb. He played instrumental roles in the launch of six major brands and a recipient of national sales and leadership awards. His business acumen allows him to help family businesses build a more profitable, efficient and sustainable company.

Kay Lee Fukui earned her business degree from the University of La Verne. She worked in the banking industry for many years and in her family business as operations manager for over 10 years before meeting the love of her life, Robert. She understands the highs and lows of running a family business and the sacrifices the owners make; often at the expense of marriage and family. Her passion is to see marriages flourish in the midst of building a profitable business and to help the entrepreneur couple understand that you don’t have to sacrifice the marriage and family for the business.

Together, they have developed an innovative consulting program, Power Couples by DesignTM, which equips the married entrepreneur to build a Thriving Marriage AND Prosperous Business. They have also authored the book, Tandem: The married entrepreneurs’ guide for greater work-life balance.

Tentu Venkataramana|Group CEO,JR Group of Industries

Venkataramana is a conglomerate with diverse interests in areas like iron, steel, and secondary manufacturing. He is a management graduate from the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, and has a career spanning high-profile organizations like Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T). He is known for his leadership in driving business performance and his frequent speaking engagements on topics ranging from motivational and leadership skills to technological innovation and manufacturing practices.

Tentu Venkataramana has a track record of developing innovative technologies, inspiring teams, and driving significant business growth, as seen in his previous roles at BHEL and L&T.

He is a sought-after speaker on topics related to leadership, management, and technology, with over 10,000 hours of speaking experience. He has spoken at prestigious events and platforms like the Economic Times (India), Manufacturing Today (India), and the International Forge Master Meet.

Tentu Venkataramana has received two awards from the President of India for his innovative energy conservation technologies in 2015 and 2017. He has also been recognized as an "Inspirational Icon for Young Generation".

He is actively involved in industry events and conferences, including Fabex25 in Pune, where he discussed the synergy between Operational Excellence, ESG, and Industry 4.0.

He is actively involved in transforming JR Group into a world-class conglomerate, driving improvements in business performance, departmentalization, turnover, and net worth.

He is the author of the upcoming book "Rewrite Your Future," shared on LinkedIn.

Arnab Banerjee | Managing Director & CEO,CEAT

Mr. Arnab Banerjee is the Chief Operating Officer at CEAT Limited. He has a total of over 30 years of experience, during which he has worked at CEAT, Marico, and Berger Paints. Arnab is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School, IIM Kolkata, and IIT Kharagpur. He joined CEAT in the year 2005 as Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Under his leadership, CEAT has seen innovations in marketing initiatives, Sales and distribution strategies, manufacturing flexibility, and seamless Supply Chain processes over the last 15 years. Everything about customers is his passion. He also takes an interest in numismatics, photography, high-altitude trekking, and long-distance running.

Bobby Dutton | Founder ,GBM 6

**Bobby Dutton, an entrepreneur and philanthropist who has pioneered innovative event design and operational strategies in the live events industry. His concept of "pilot thinking" offers a unique approach to achieving happiness and efficiency.

Bobby, being a licensed commercial pilot, brings a fresh perspective that could intrigue your audience. He can provide actionable insights on leadership and success by drawing parallels from both the aviation and event management sectors.**

His work has impacted 2.5M+ people across 47 states and counting. He love helping organizations, colleges, and businesses create experiences that energize, inspire, and drive results.He also help teams and leaders work smarter, move faster, and thrive under pressure. Whether it’s time management, team efficiency, or building a culture of creativity, He bring insights from event production, engineering, music, and even aviation.

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Rohit Maini | Managing Director,Business Clan Apex Accountancy

**Rohit Maini is the Managing Director of Apex Accountancy and Business Clan. Across both companies, we proudly serve over 1,200 clients in a variety of industries.

Awards:
Young Business Person of the Year Nominee 2023 (SME National Business Awards)
Apex Accountancy - Most Trusted Accountancy Practice 2023 - London (Southern Enterprise Awards)
Business Clan - Best in Digital Communications 2024 - Kingston Borough Business Awards**

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Claire Cavalieri | Founder of Ageless Aging

The Ageless Aging Wellness coach, Claire Cavalieri, works with individuals who desire to keep their body young, their mind sharp and flourish as they age. Claire offers her health, fitness, and nutrition expertise to those people committed to the health and well-being of their future selves.

Claire’s popular Breakthrough Wellness program imparts empowered science-based positive mindset beliefs that can influence one’s future health and longevity results.

Another of the top principles presented is how choices made today directly impact one's health and well-being in the years to come.

Certified in Wellness from Harvard Medical School, Claire is a prime example of avoiding disease, staying fit, and living her healthy years vibrantly. But she wasn’t always this way.

Armed with a BA from Michigan State University, Claire brings both a strategic mindset and a holistic approach to her coaching practice, guiding clients to make informed, sustainable choices for their future health. Whether it's through tailored fitness routines, nutrition counseling, or mindset shifts, her focus is on helping people embrace their full potential at every stage of life.

Claire Cavalieri's authority in the fields of health, fitness, and nutrition has propelled her to be one of a few Wellness coaches in the nation specializing in slowing down aging and lengthening life expectancy.

Some of Claire's favorite things are: Italy, photography, the color orange, and creating floral arrangements.

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Angeline Constantinou | Founder of Let’s Break the Silence

She is a passionate advocate for domestic abuse survivors. Through her own journey of breaking free from an abusive marriage, Angeline has transformed her pain into purpose, helping women heal, reclaim their power, and step boldly into the life they were meant to live.

Angeline’s story is one of resilience, faith, and empowerment. She has shared her story on platforms such as Inspired News Radio, Women 4 Women Radio Network, and The Pink Panther Podcast. Her mission is to equip women with the tools to heal, rebuild, and embrace their full potential.

Anuj Gandhi | Founder & CEO, StreamBox Media

Anuj Gandhi is a seasoned media and entertainment professional with expertise in Digital Media, TV Broadcasting, International Media, and the OTT ecosystem. As the Founder of Streambox Media, backed by Micromax Informatics, he is transforming India’s Connected Screens landscape with Dor OS, an advanced platform integrating smart TV technology with an extensive OTT content library. Previously, Anuj was a Group Resource at Reliance Jio Media, overseeing media partnerships, Jio’s ISP & cable businesses (Den, Hathway, GTPL), and leading IndiaCast (TV18-Viacom JV). He was the Founder CEO of Den Networks, building India’s largest cable TV company, and played a key role in Set Discovery (Sony-Discovery JV). He has served on key MIB & TRAI committees for India’s digital media transformation. Recognized among India’s Media Heavyweights (2020) by Indiatelevision.com, Anuj is also a board member at Antarang, supporting skill development for underprivileged youth. An SPJIMR postgraduate, he is passionate about sports, cinema, travel, and reading.

Dr.Sunil Duggal | Independent Director, Godawari Power and Ispat Ltd (GPIL)

Independent Director,Singer India Limited

Global Senior AdvisorGlobal Senior Advisor,dss+

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Dr.Sunil Duggal is a seasoned leader with a proven track record of success in the mining,metal and cement sector with over 40 years of global experience .He has honed leadership skills specializing in leading high performance teams and driving efficiency and productivity ,Ability to navigate through challenging times ,evaluate risks,drive innovative solutions has been instrumental in his success.

Amitesh Rao | CEO, Leo Burnett,South Asia

Amitesh is a business leader and marketing professional with 24 years’ experience and a firm belief that winning strategies in today’s markets are predicated on stretching the boundaries of orthodox marketing and strategic thinking.

Tell us about your career journey: An alumnus of IIM Bangalore,

What are some of the things you’ve learned through your career transitions

You believe that the mind is younger than the body- lets talk more on this.

What are some of the stereotypes you’ve heard on your way to success?

How can one overcome these stereotypes in a world of constant information?

What would be your 1 big advice to people who want to grow in their career

Chitra Nayak | Independent Board Member (Infosys, VIMO, UrbanFootprint),BCG Executive Advisor, 2023 NACD Directorship 100 Honoree

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**Ms.Chitra is a board member at public companies Infosys (INFY) in digital services, formerly Invitae (NVTA) in life-sciences, ForwardAir (FWRD) in transportation, Lifeworks (LWRK) in tech-enabled HR services. Also board member at private companies GetInsured/VIMO in AI-enabled health insurance SaaS, UrbanFootprint, a sustainability insights platform, and formerly Intercom, an AI messaging platform. Advise startups on Go-To-Market and scaling initiatives for technology companies & those looking for digital transformation.

Senior executive with a proven track record in leading transformational change and global business growth. Experienced general manager with expertise in Go-To-Market strategies, including operations, new business/product launches, sales, marketing, and strategy for both industry leaders and startups. Board and advisory experience in SaaS, life sciences, fintech, and proptech.

Extensive experience in both Enterprise and SMB SaaS. Results-oriented executive with proven strategic and problem solving skills and exceptional team-building record. Demonstrated leadership in change management and innovation.

Specialties: General management, P&L management, sales & sales development, new product launch, product management, operational effectiveness, strategy, marketing, and customer service**

Sanchayan Paul | Chief Human Resources Officer - Network18

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Sanchayan is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at Network18 Media & Investments Limited.

He is a veteran HR professional with more than 25 years of experience. He brings a rare blend of experiences of someone who has traversed many industries and roles.

Prior to joining Network18, he was CHRO at Modenik Lifestyle, an Advent International PE- owned enterprise. There he lead the merger & integration of two of the portfolio companies and the subsequent cultural transformation. Besides Human Resources, he was also responsible for Administration, CSR, Corporate Communication & PR.

Before that, he had a stab at entrepreneurship, founding KaryaMitr, a tech-enabled job-search and skilling platform for the blue-collar workforce. His experiences at Reliance Industries, Reuters South Asia, Eicher Consulting Services and Vodafone India, enables him to advise & partner with business leaders through phases of starting-up, exponential growth, complex integrations & turnarounds. He is passionate about building employer brands, driving organizational effectiveness, and crafting a value-based, performance-driven culture.

A post-graduate in management from XLRI - Jamshedpur, Sanchayan graduated from Hindu College, Delhi University. He has also completed his Digital Business Leadership Programme from Cornell University.

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Scott Ramey | Founder , The Scott Ramey Group

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Scott Ramey, Former Fortune 500 C-Suite Executive with more than $100 Billion of Successful Sales experience and Founder of The Ramey Group, is a seasoned leader, speaker and mentor with over three decades of experience in corporate America. Having served as Executive Vice President of Workplace Solutions at Transamerica, Senior Vice President at Nationwide and EVP Corebridge Financial, Scott has raised hundreds of billions of dollars and led large-scale teams of up to 1,200 people, managing $235 billion in assets under administration. His expertise in business development, team building, and leadership has empowered countless individuals and organizations to break through barriers and achieve exceptional results.

Scott drives performance and engagement by focusing on his proprietary methodology, teaching his clients how to unlearn everything they’ve been told about how to sell and instead focusing on the Four pillars of Authentic Sales. Scott attributes his unprecedented sales success to his ability to integrate authenticity, empathy, presence in the moment and clarity into every stage of the sales process. His clients walk away with stronger relationships, higher levels of trust, increased revenue, enhanced confidence and a renewed sense of purpose.

He has received numerous professional accolades such as the Corebridge Catalyst Senior Leadership Award and is a proud member of the National Speakers Association.

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Raju Anthony | Chief Operating Officer, Abrao Group

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Mr. Raju Anthony is a distinguished leader with over 20 years of experience in the shipping and logistics industry, renowned for his commitment to operational excellence and transformative leadership. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer of the Abrao Group, he plays a pivotal role in driving strategic growth, operational integration, and innovation across the organization. Mr. Anthony’s vision for excellence is complemented by his proficiency in logistics and supply chain management, customer excellence, and Scrum methodologies. His results-driven approach and dedication to fostering collaboration have positioned him as a transformative force in the shipping industry. A dynamic professional with a deep understanding of global logistics, Mr. Anthony’s contributions to the field are a testament to his leadership acumen, strategic foresight, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Naren Narayana| Former CEO & MD of Rakuten Symphony India Founder and Director at Thellion Ventures

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Naren is the founder and director at Thellion Ventures that specializes in incubating and accelerating innovative start ups. Previously Naren was the CEO & MD of Rakuten Symphony India responsible for building state-of-the-art telco products that is revolutionizing the way we connect. Naren has also built & delivered products and services in the areas of FinTech,E-Commerce, Media, and Mobile as the COO & SVP at Rakuten India. Naren has been an engineer most of his career – Distinguished Engineer at Nokia Siemens & Senior Software Engineer at OpenPeak being his favorite engineering roles.

With over 25+ years of industry experience spanning across multiple technologies, Naren believes that technology for the well-being of society & people is the future.

Jeff Wenninger | Founder & CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC

Jeff Wenninger is a retired LAPD Lieutenant and Founder & CEO of Law Enforcement-consultants, LLC, brings over 33 years of experience to his work in improving police practices and public trust. As a nationally recognized expert in use of force, crowd management, and school safety, Jeff has testified in numerous criminal and civil cases. His distinguished career includes high-profile dignitary protection with the Secret Service, elite LAPD units, and awards such as the LAPD Medal of Valor. Overcoming dyslexia and a speech impediment, Jeff excelled academically and athletically, earning degrees in sociology, psychology, and criminal justice. He remains committed to community service and is currently working on a book proposing actionable solutions for law enforcement.
Jeff Wenninger is a nationally recognized expert in law enforcement as a retired Lieutenant with over 33 years of experience primarily with the LAPD. As the Founder & CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC, Jeff draws from his vast experience in the investigation and adjudication of police use of force incidents, crowd management and control, school and campus safety, and the development of police management best practices. His work focuses on aligning police methods with societal expectations and improving public trust by administering comprehensive evaluations and recommendations to police departments, municipalities, and universities aimed at enhancing police training, reducing liability, improving safety, and fostering better community efficacy. Jeff is a recognized court use of force expert with experience testifying in criminal and civil cases as well as administrative hearings.

Jeff's contributions to law enforcement have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the LAPD Medal of Valor, Police Star, and Meritorious Unit Citation. His dedication to excellence is also reflected in his athletic achievements, having served as the captain of the LAPD hockey team and winning multiple medals in police sports competitions at national and international levels. Jeff’s insights and experiences have informed his forthcoming book, which proposes actionable solutions for improving law enforcement practices.

Bryan May | Director of Marketing and Communications,ALP Enterprises

INTRODUCTION :

Bryan May is a highly sought-after Breakthrough Consultant who blends business acumen with spirituality to help individuals break through personal and professional barriers. With a background in real estate, Bryan has sold over 300 homes and facilitated more than $250 million in business transactions, and yet his expertise extends far beyond the world of property.

Drawing from his personal experiences, Bryan now helps others overcome limiting beliefs, self-doubt, and life's inevitable plateaus. His unique style combines coaching with metaphysical practices to assist clients in becoming the most authentic versions of themselves. He specializes in helping everyday individuals unlock extraordinary potential without relying on extreme and unrealistic habits or rigid "alpha bro" mindsets. Instead, Bryan promotes sustainable, realistic change, guiding his clients through mindset transformations, accountability practices, and practical strategies for personal growth.

MANIKA AWASTHI | Chief People Officer ,Compass Group India

INTRODUCTION :

Manika Awasthi is a seasoned Human Resources professional with a remarkable career spanning

over two decades. Her wealth of experience has traversed various industries and domains, both on a global and local context. Manika has held pivotal leadership roles in HR across diverse businesses, including a prominent stint as the head of HR for a substantial blue-collar enterprise. Her expertise is grounded in recruitment strategies, sourcing methodologies, and retention best practices.

Manika is adept advocate for gender diversity and is experienced in Leading Women Leadership

Networks for a geography with the agenda of driving gender diversity and for ensuring organizations continue to grow and invest in their women workforce.

In addition to her HR accomplishments, Manika is deeply passionate about driving the Mental

Wellbeing agenda within organizations, recognizing the paramount importance of a healthy and supportive workplace environment.

Her achievements include Women’s Leadership Achievement Award, 2016 from the World Women’s

Leadership Congress, as well as the Leadership award for HR at the HR Intellect Conference organized by CE Worldwide.

She is an avid reader, a curious explorer of historic cities, and a dedicated practitioner of Buddhism. She seeks to inspire and guide individuals in their quest to transform their life states for the better.

Kappu Jaykumar | CTO/CDO - Giant Eagle

Kappu Jaykumar is a strategic thinker with a sharp focus on execution, leading large-scale global enterprise agile projects, managing distributed teams across the globe. Result-oriented with a global perspective, have defined strategy, product roadmap, operating plans, business architecture and success metrics for global projects. Excel at executive and stakeholder communications including creating and providing multi-tier dashboard of scorecard metrics and YOY budget presentations. A passionate technologist and an expert in service oriented architecture (SOA), cloud technologies and agile product development methodologies.Highly versatile with a good blend of business, product, technical, management and process engineering skills.

Sanjay Tripathy | Bollywood Movie Director.

Sanjay started his career as a science writer with India today group magazine “Computers Today” in 1994. He then shifted to Television medium and produced & directed special news features on science, art and culture for Doordarshn prime time news.

He has produced and directed the India’s most celebrated science show “Turning Point” for the National Television

Later he made a switch over to International Tv channels and created top rated shows for

Discovery Channel , National Geographic channel & various other shows for other International channel like Al-Jazira (English), Network 10 Australia etc.

He has Produced and directed various docu-drama films for some of the biggest corporate and government agencies of India,

Has created many award winning shows for international channels like Discovery National geographic and BBC Latest movies which Sanjay Tripathy has directed are Mann Bairagi and Club 60.

Dr Satish Ramaiah | Executive Director of Psychiatry Services, Sukoon Health

Dr Satish Ramaiah is currently the Executive Director of Psychiatric Services and Centre Head for Bangalore Unit of Sukoon Healthcare. He is a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist and Sleep Disorders Specialist. Dr Satish Ramaiah graduated from Bangalore Medical College, traveled to the UK to complete his
MRCPsych post-graduation in psychiatry and specialist training in various subspecialties of psychiatry with advanced training / expertise in addiction disorders from University of Leeds and sleep disorders from University of Edinburgh. He has a specialist endorsement in Liaison Psychiatry by Royal College
of Psychiatrists, UK. He has been the Lead Consultant for Neuropsychiatry Services for the Cambian Group (Largest Private Mental Health Services Provider in the UK) and has consultant experience in NHS Sheffield. He previously co-founded and served as a Medical Director of MAARGA (Unit of PEOPLE TREE
Hospitals) psychiatry hospital in Bengaluru. He also served as an Executive Director on the Board of TMI Healthcare Pvt Ltd. He has research publications in the field of addiction, learning disabilities and sleep disorders. He has delivered talks at national and international conferences and featured in several national & local
print media and TV discussions on mental health topics. He is a passionate teacher and served as a Honorary Lecturer at The Hull and York Medical School, UK. He has served as member of Executive Committee, Indian Psychiatric Society - Karnataka Chapter and was the organising secretary of state
psychiatry conference in 2019. He has delivered over 300 mental health awareness workshops and seminars in various prestigious institutes and corporates including IIM Bangalore, Centre for Brain

Research - IISc, National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Azim Premji University, Hitachi, Wipro, Toyota, ABB, Amazon, National Public Schools, NAFL, CRPF, Rotary Clubs etc. He has conducted several medical CMEs for mental health professionals. Topic : How your mental health impacts your success

Seema Bangia | EX Chief People Officer, Board of Director - Aero & Defence, Mahindra Group

INTRODUCTION :

As CHRO for some large size organizations over the years, Seema has acquired new capabilities in managing strategic initiatives from designing organization behavior, development, culture, ethics, compliances, just to name some.
She successfully aligned the people and business agendas, enabling growth, innovation, and excellence across the sector.
She is a human behavior specialist, with a passion for developing and empowering people at all levels.

Dr.Suresh Ramanathan | Dean, Great Lakes Institute of Management

Dr. Suresh is a leading academic expert on consumer emotions and motivations. His research focuses on the role of changing emotions and goals in different domains, such as social consumption of experiences, self-control and impulsive behavior, health-related marketing and sales promotion effectiveness.

Suresh’s work is highly cited in the academic literature and has also received extensive mention in the popular press, including New York Times, CBS News, Times of India, Los Angeles Times, and Science Daily. He was till recently on the Editorial Review Boards of the Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Consumer Psychology, and Journal of Retailing, and also serves as an ad hoc reviewer for several other journals in marketing.

Vasant Sanzgiri| Retired Group Head Human Resources, Shapoorji Pallonji Group and Executive Vice President HR , ICICI Prudential asset management

Vasant has diverse experience and understanding of businesses and business Leaders, having worked in different industries / sectors in the Human Resources functions for 35 years.He work was shaped by his commitment to help the business grow by enabling people growth and support them in finding their sweet spot for delivering business results.

He selectively consults with companies on strategic as well as short-term assignments. He is passionate about the development of professionals (both current Leaders as well as potential Leaders) who he believes can steer the company and consequently our nation to greater heights.

Anand Kripalu| MD & Global CEO at Blackstone backed EPL

Former MD at Diageo India and President Asia at Cadbury

Anand is an Independent Director and Chairperson on the Board of Swiggy. He also serves as an Independent Director and Chairperson on the Board of United Breweries Limited. Earlier, Anand chaired the CII National FMCG Committee and CIABC (Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies), and has been a member of the Managing Committee of the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He also served on the board of Marico Ltd for 10 years.

Anand was recently honoured with the prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the 8 th edition of the Indian Marketing Awards (IMA) by exchange4media.

Richard Micman | CEO AND FOUNDER, Ventures LLC

INTRODUCTION :

Richard leverage his 25+ years of senior executive experience in retail and consumer markets to provide strategic and operational advisory services to C-Level and Senior Executives, Boards of Directors, and Investment Groups. He has have successfully delivered transformative changes, significant revenue growth, and profitable outcomes for my clients across various channels and segments.

Jason Yarusi | Managing Partner,Yarusi Holdings

Jason is a Private fund manager of over $245 million dollars of Multifamily real estate. He is an avid ultra runner and workout enthusiast. Hosts The Multifamily Live Podcast and runs 7 Figure Multifamily Mastermind. He Wakes up daily at 4:32 am. And most importantly a father to three amazing kids and a husband.

Kendra James Anderson | CFO & Owner,The Finance Femm

Kendra is the CEO of Kendra Nicole™️ & The Finance Femme®,and the creator of Scalable Firms™️ and Peace & Profits™️.
She is an experienced Business Finance Professional with a demonstrated history of working in multiple industries.
After graduating from Clemson University (Corporate Finance and Accounting), Kendra quickly moved up the corporate ladder while working for corporations such as GE. This work led her to pursue her love for small business strategy by founding The Finance Femme®, an accounting and fractional CFO firm.
Kendra also hosts an exclusive 6-month mentor ship/coaching and retreat program called Peace & Profits™️. And her Scalable Firms™️ program where she coaches other accounting and finance professionals on brand and business building.
Kendra is a wife, mom, speaker, podcast host, and Texas resident.

Anver Hamdani | Former National Consultant of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation at World Health Organization and Coordinating in-charge of COVID-19 and Health Care Donor Activities for Ministry of Health Sri Lanka and diplomatic affairs.

He is a seasoned healthcare professional with a diverse background encompassing roles at both national and regional levels. His expertise lies in health administration, strategic coordination of healthcare initiatives, and diplomatic engagement. With a focus on delivering effective and efficient healthcare solutions, He bring a wealth of experience in leading initiatives related to COVID-19 response, donor activities, and medical technological services.

Paul Dupuis | CEO - Chief Enabling Officer,Take-5 Global K.K.

**consultancy firm focused on business advisory, leadership development, and M&A in Japan and India. For more than twenty-five years, Paul has worked in several countries across Asia, helping leaders and their organizations grow and transform on a mission to be future-ready.

Prior to founding Take-5, Paul was CEO and chairman of Randstad Japan, where he led one of Randstad’s largest operating companies with 100 branches and 35,000 employees, helping it to achieve record profitability and exceptional revenue growth.**

Paul has authored the book , The E5 Movement. The Japanese version, The 5 Golden Rules of Leadership,

Dr. Varun Nagaraj | Dean, S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR)

During a 30-year career in product innovation in Boston and Silicon Valley prior to assuming his role at SPJIMR, he held various product leadership roles, including that of CEO at venture-funded start-ups and public companies. He was also a partner at PRTM Management Consulting now part of PWC. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, an MS in computer engineering from North Carolina State University, an MBA from Boston University, and a PhD from Case Western Reserve University.

CHITI PARIKH | Co-Founder Integrative Health & Well-being at Weill Cornell, New York Presbyterian Hospital

**As an Integrative Medicine physician, She use 5000 years of science, the best of cutting edge Western medicine with the wisdom of Eastern medicine. She focus on a holistic approach to care that addresses not only physical but also psychological, social, spiritual, and environmental influences on health. Her training in integrative medicine, functional medicine, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese Medicine allows her to create a personalized treatment plan that is tailored to each individual’s unique needs and circumstances.

Her book Intentional Health is about transforming our health by setting an intention and putting it into action by using 5000 years of science.**

About Darshana Bhalla, Founder & CEO, D’Artist Talent Ventures:

Darshana Bhalla is an innovative and thoroughbred entrepreneur and leader for over 20 years in the media and entertainment industry. She has the ability and vision to envisage future trends and innovations, a creative entrepreneur with an acute sense of business. Darshana’s experience varies from starting her own company at the age of 28 and partnering with India’s largest homegrown communication conglomerate Madison Communications (advertising veteran Sam Balsara’s company) to forming a company called Madison and Teamwork’s Entertainment Solutions (MATES).

She started the Entertainment vertical and was a pioneer in branded content, celebrity management, and solutions for over 18 years. Her work has won her several accolades at prestigious Advertising Events like Abby’s and EMVIES for Creative and Media innovations. She successfully ran MATES for 13 + years. In 2018, she decided to move on from MATES and look at the media, entertainment, and sports industry through the lens of a new media landscape of deeper associations with Creators, Digital Platforms, Intellectual Properties, Branded Content, Celebrity Solutions, and Sponsorships.

Her revenue-focused, stoic, and creative vision-led business plan, along with an extremely high network in the media and entertainment industry led to investments from TTS: IO (Rana Kapoor’s Family office) to form DO IT Talent Ventures.

In 2020, as an entrepreneur, Darshana faced and rose above an extremely difficult phase of entrepreneurship which is the sudden truncation of the association with TTS: IO, along with the global crises of the pandemic. However, as a leader, she withheld the business and social exigencies and came out even stronger within a year to bring back the business to normalcy. During this phase, with a lot of difficulty, she exited the partnership with TTS: IO and started her own venture D’Artist Talent Ventures. Not only did she retain the team, but also brought back the business to normalcy within a year, despite the ongoing pandemic.

D’Artist Talent Ventures continues to grow at a healthy rate and expand its horizon to the ambitious objectives set out in the space of Entertainment and Sports. Darshana with her experience of managing the business, and being on both sides of IP ownership has an in-depth understanding of Media Properties and their P&L.

INDRANI MALKANI an Ashoka Fellow | Chairman at V Citizens Action Network (VCAN)

Chairman at V Citizens Action Network (VCAN), an organisation with the overarching objective to establish effective linkages between Government and Citizens and work in partnership with several Government Authorities.

Formerly from a corporate background Indrani is now associated in voluntary work with various Government Authorities and also the Election Commission of India in Maharashtra. She also conducts Live Interactive Talk Shows titled “TogetherVCAN’s Social Sanchar with the motto, ‘Interact with your Government from wherever you are’.

She is also a Member of the Internal Complaints Committees.

Krishna Raghavan | Ex Chief People Officer of Flipkart

Krishna is a Seasoned leader with over two decades of experience working in product companies across the US and India.

He is know to have built high performance teams from ground up, through long term strategic visioning and staffing, backed by intuitive people management and sound organisation design.

A High Energy Individual, he comes with proven track record to handle multiple responsibilities and work in dynamic and fast paced environments.

Krishna has Specialized experiences in scaling startups on a hyper growth trajectory i.e. Flipkart, and Yahoo etc.

Payal Nanjiani | Executive Coach & Author

SUKHLEEN ANEJA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE GOOD GLAMM GROUP

Passionate business builder leading Good Glamm Brand and a Purpose Driven Business leader with a passion for consumer marketing, Sukhleen has an extensive experience managing diverse businesses across FTSE Top 10 and Fortune 100 companies - Unilever, L'Oreal and RB

Sh has a Strong track record of performance by creating category growth platforms, brand campaigns focused on driving behavior change, building high performance teams and creating Innovation funnels both upstream and downstream on iconic Global Power brands like Dettol, Garnier, Durex and Lakme.

She has been the Economic Times ‘40 Under 40’ Top Professionals list in India and Impact Top 50 most influential women in businessAmongst many others.

MANISHA KAPOO | CEO and Secretary General, Advertising Standards Council of India I VP, Executive Committee- International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS)

Manisha head the Advertising Standards Council of India. a self regulatory body that is committed to the cause of fairness and honesty in advertising. She also a part of the leadership team of International Council of Advertising Self-regulation (ICAS).

Over the past 25 years, She helped companies establish and nurture brands through brand building, new product development, marketing strategy development as well as media strategies.
She has worked with Corporates, NGOs, Foundations and International development organisations develop programs that work effectively for business while simultaneously creating social impact.
Specialties: Self-regulation, Brand definition and strategy, CSR, Cause Marketing, Public Policy

Rajesh Kumar Singh | Sr VP HR in KPIT

Rajesh has varied experience across sectors (Pharma, IT, Healthcare , Banking & Telecom)

public sector, civil services, MNCs and start-up in a variety of roles.

He completed his Post Graduation from National University of Singapore …..PGPEX from IIM

Calcutta & GPHR,

He has he abili o design and execut interventions to develop organisation resilience &

capability aligned with existing and emerging trends.

He also had a brief entrepreneurial stint as Cofounder of OLITO before joining KPIT.

Pradeep Gupta | Chairman Managing Director at Axis My India Ltd.

Chairman & Managing Director of Axis My India, An Engineer graduated from the Owner/President Management Program at Harvard Business School. Belonging to a dusty village in Madhya Pradesh, his roots helped to get an insight into understanding human behavior. 27+ years of hands-on experience that spans various skills – right from printing to advertising to publishing to on-ground activations to Market Research.
Axis My India, has successfully predicted 59 of 63 exit polls since 2013. Axis My India’s 2019 general election and Haryana assembly election forecasts were the subject of a case study at Harvard Business
School. Proud pioneer of Personalized Mass Media in India. Zeal for innovation drove me to turn bills and tickets of Government owned Power, Oil and Railway undertakings into an unparalleled Advertising and Media opportunity.
Driving Mantras - Innovation, Quality and Commitment.
Author of well-praised books, Blueprint for an Economic Miracle, Modi@20, ‘How India Votes and
what it means’ and the upcoming "Who Gets Elected - How and Why".

Vishal Sharma | CEO at Godrej Chemicals

Vishal has worked with Ecolab Inc. in the water, hygiene, and process chemistry space for a decade, in various roles across India, Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific. He has been instrumental in building a world-class teams.

Vishal has lived and operated across five continents, in both developed and developing markets, in operational as well as strategic roles over the last two decades.

He has led start-up businesses during his career and is credited with multiple transformational and scale up initiatives.

Vishal earned a post-graduate diploma in Management from the Institute of Management Development and Research in Pune, India, and a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from MIT Manipal in Mangalore, India.

Shailesh Kapoor | Founder & CEO, Ormax Media

After working for leading media organizations like Sony, Zee and The Times
Group, Shailesh founded Ormax Media in2008 as India’s first and only consulting firm specializing in the media & entertainment sector. With over 21 years of experience in the Indian media sector across content, marketing, revenue and strategy, Shailesh has built deep understanding of the Indian media & entertainment landscape and its evolution over the last two decades. He’s passionate about forecasting and data analytics, which combine his two favorite passions entertainment business and
statistics. Shailesh is an alumnus of IIT Delhi (1997) and IIM Calcutta (1999). Besides watching and analyzing media & entertainment content, Shailesh is also a keen follower of sports and politics. He enjoys writing, especially on the topics of entrepreneurship and trends in the Indian media sector.

MARTIN BRETTENTHALER | CEO at SWISS KRONO GROUP / Chairman of the European Panel

Martin Brettenthaler (born 1970) is the CEO of SWISS KRONO Group, a leading family-owned laminate flooring and wood-based panel producer headquartered in Switzerland. With ten production facilities in eight countries and sales around the world, the Group employs 5’100 employees and generates a turnover of appr. EUR 2.3 billion in 2021/22. Prior to becoming SWISS KRONO’s CEO in
2016, he has been leading the wood-fibre insulation producer Pavatex and had been COO of HIAG Group before that. After his studies in St. Gallen and Paris he had started his career as management consultant at The Boston Consulting Group in Munich and Paris. Since 2021 he also has been serving as Chairman of the European Panel Federation (EPF) that represents the interests of the industry on the
European level. Martin Brettenthaler strongly believes in the important role that the wood-based panel industry can play as a role model for sustainability in the decarbonization of Europe’s manufacturing industry. A married father of three daughters he lives with his family near Basel, Switzerland, and
enjoys running and playing golf and chess.

UNNY RADHAKRISHNAN | CEO at DIGITAS INDIA

Unny Radhakrishnan is the CEO of Digitas India, the Marketing & Technology
services brand from the Publicis Groupe. Unny comes with over two decades of experience in marketing, digital consulting, and technology. He is also part of the advisory councils of Curious Times, India’s first online news portal for children, Rustik Travel, an experiential travel brand, Imarticus Learning, an ed-tech and training firm and Victoria Venture Fund, an early-stage fund by Networkonomy Ventures. His other interests include Public Policy and understanding the impact of technology in society. “Trying to make a sense of this world” is how he describes his almost constant state of being.

PARVEEN HAFEEZ | MANAGING DIRECTOR-SUNRISE GROUP OF HOSPITALS

A nominated Kerala State Women’s Development Corporation member, she was also the Founder and Chairperson of the Ladies Forum of Kerala Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Ms Parveen Hafeez was selected for best women entrepreneur in 2013 by

Kerala's Leading Business Magazine - Dhanam Publications c Ms Parveen has been awarded Business Icon of the Year 2015 by the School of Business Studies, Calicut University.

She was awarded the Business Excellence Award 2020 by Media One.

Payal Nanjiani

Why is it that most people don’t pursue their career dreams when they are capable of doing it? Many of us don’t get to where we want to be because we dont know what the next step to take is. And the reason we don’t know what to do next and what steps to take to get there - is because subconsciously we dont believe it can happen. for us.

SHAILENDRA JAGTAP | Managing Director & Country Manager at John Deere India Pvt Ltd

In leading a business that hosts 6000-plus employees operating from a technology center, pan-India factories, the financial operations (NBFC), and on the field - Shailendra believes it's rudimentary to steer an everyday environment that fosters a high-performance culture and psychologically safe workplace. As the Managing Director and CEO of John Deere India Pvt. Ltd., Shailendra Jagtap overlooks the organization’s equipment business strategy, sales and marketing, operations, and
execution. He leads the India team to deliver on the organization's purpose of – We Run So Life Can Leap Forward. In doing so, delivering value to customers through technological interventions that advance sustainable agriculture and improve farm productivity is a journey that Shailendra is extremely passionate about. He’s techno-savvy comes with a global and diverse experience of 39- plus years working in the car, commercial vehicle, and agriculture equipment industry. Amongst

Shailendra’s recent recognitions (May 2023), he was felicitated by the 2023 by Society of Women Engineers, which recognized his exceptional leadership, expertise, unwavering commitment to excellence, and his ways of continually motivating those around him to strive for greater success and milestones. His achievements also include being a six sigma black-belt, a certified trainer on diversity and inclusion, and has worked in establishing multiple green field projects in India and
overseas.

Girisan Kariangal | MANAGING DIRECTOR AT MENARINI ASIA-PACIFIC

Girisan is an experienced professional in pharmaceutical sales, marketing, regulatory affairs, and business development across both Indian and multi-national companies for more than 30 years. I have a high level of business acumen, curious about new ideas, and am stimulated by possibilities for contributing to the growth of the business. His expertise is to create value and turn around for the organization he works for by building good teams, work systems &; and environment and creating value for individuals and organizational growth. He has successfully led change management/integration and managed alliance partners within challenging environments. Have extensive exposure and experience in establishing
brands within a wide variety of primary and specialty care disease areas.

Nick Jonsson | CO-FOUNDER and MD AT EGN SINGAPORE

Nick Jonsson is a passionate and inspiring business leader, bestselling author, keynote speaker, podcast host, and award-winning entrepreneur. He is the co-founder and Managing Director of Executives and Global Network (EGN) Singapore, Malaysia & Indonesia, South East Asia’s largest confidential peer group network providing more than 800 senior executives and business owners a safe haven to share their challenges, receive support, and learn from each other. Nick is deeply passionate about Physical, mental, and emotional health awareness and believes that well-being is crucial for leaders to perform at their best. He has written a bestselling book, Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety and Depression in the Modern Business World;.

Nick is also a 2021 Top 1%-World age group triathlon athlete by Ironman, which has taught him the importance of resilience and a goal-driven mindset. As a keynote speaker, Nick shares his wealth of experience, unique insights, and expertise with audiences. He is also an executive coach who is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations achieve their goals. Furthermore, Jonsson is the host of the popular podcast, & EGN Leadership Conversations: The Untold Secrets of the C-Suite& which has over 170 episodes and is consistently ranked in the Top 100 most-listened podcasts by business leaders on Spotify, Apple, and Google Podcasts in Southeast Asia.
Nick & efforts have been recognized by the prestigious Entrepreneurs 100 Award 2021 for growing the EGN&member database by 325% and also named Asia Pacific's 50 Leading Lights on World Kindness Day in 2021. He received the highly esteemed Sabre PRovoke Award in 2021 and was nominated as a 2022 Finalist in the UK Inside Out Awards, celebrating mental health and those who champion it.
Nick book, Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress,

Anxiety & and Depression in the Modern Business World", is a #1 international bestseller. It draws attention to the pressures of being an executive and that executive loneliness is quite common, though typically hidden. The book provides five primary ways an executive can emerge stronger from this difficult place.

NANDINI MEHTA | CHRO OF METRO BRAND LTD

Ms. Nandini Mehta is a passionate leader with more than two decades of
experience in Retail Operations, Training, and HR. She currently heads HR for Metro Brands Ltd. in the capacity of CHRO. She is known for her transformational work in Training and HR and has handled turnkey roles in her current as well as previous organization. Ms. Mehta loves learning new things, handling challenges, and building teams to deliver results. Some has been a key contributor in making her
previous organization a Great Place to Work.

In her previous organization, she also headed the DEI initiatives at a group level. She is not just a double graduate but has also done her PGCHRM from XLRI
and is a certified executive coach from CFI. She has represented her organizations on various panel discussions, interviews, and keynote speeches. She has been recognized as the Woman Achiever of the year 2016 - 17 by Jain University and also as Top 100 HR Professionals in the year 2017-18.

Kamal Sharma | Digital Transformation Leader

**CIO AT Carrier Corporation’s largest global capability center, Digital Hub India. He is a digital technology leader with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation for large MNCs as well as Indian business conglomerates across multiple industries. Kamal is a well-known culture evangelist who helps people maximize their potential to drive digital innovation and develop digital strategies.

Kamal Sharma is an accomplished GCCs/GICs digital technology leader with extensive experience in
driving digital transformation for large MNCs across multiple industries. Currently, he holds the
position of Senior Director of Digital Transformation at Carrier, a global leader in HVAC, refrigeration,
fire, and security solutions, where he spearheads Carrier's digital charter and its Global Capability
Centre – Digital Hub India – in Hyderabad. As a Digital Transformation Leader, Kamal is also
responsible for driving digital innovation, developing and implementing digital strategies that align
with Carrier’s overall business objectives and enhances the company's competitiveness in the rapidly
evolving digital landscape.
With a wide-ranging experience in technology, business strategy, and digital leadership, Kamal has
worked with top-tier MNCs like Satyam and IBM for many years and has earned the distinction of
becoming one of the youngest CIOs at the age of 28 while leading Mindlance as its youngest-ever
Global CIO. Over the last two decades, Kamal has navigated various strategic and leadership roles,
delivering successful digital transformations for multinational giants such as Jay Kuling and Tally
Solutions.**

D Narain | President, South Asia, and Global Head of Smallholder Farming
for Bayer.

As President for South Asia, D oversees Bayer’s Life Science business operations across
India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan, and as Global Head of Smallholder Farming, he leads the
efforts focused on providing holistic and innovative solutions for farmers in developing economies to
enable them to grow their farms into sustainable businesses.
D has more than 3 decades of global experience in the Food and Agriculture sector, having
leadership roles in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. He is a passionate advocate of transforming
Smallholder Agriculture globally to improve livelihoods and foster rural development through
building and scaling socially focused commercial enterprises. He has also been a pioneer in bringing
innovative financing and risk management solutions to farmers across the world.
He started his career with ITC in India and was part of the team that spearheaded ITC’s entry into
Agribusiness. In 1998, he joined Monsanto as Chief Financial Officer for the India Region and held various global Finance and Commercial roles worldwide. In 2015 he was named
Monsanto’s Executive Officer & Treasurer at its global headquarters in St. Louis, USA. Passionate
about driving leadership and organisation development including inclusion and diversity, D has
mentored hundreds of leaders across functions throughout his career. In 2017, he was named as one of
the top Diverse Business Leaders by the St Louis Business Journal for his continued focus on
expanding the impact of inclusion and maximizing a growing diverse workforce within Monsanto and
in the community. Post-acquisition of Monsanto by Bayer in 2018, D took over his current role, steering
the integration of Monsanto with Bayer in the region, resulting in a significant acceleration in business
growth. He is also a Chartered Accountant.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Commerce from the University of Madras in Chennai, India, and an
MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University in Illinois, USA.

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Shikhar Veer Singh and Nidhi Singh | Founders of Samosa Singh

Samosa is a specialty snack of India and its available all over India and ofocurce in Indian retains the US and am sure other countries too.

Shikhar began on a mission to disrupt the food business and started Samosa Singh. Shikhar has an extensive experience in food technology and has completed his master’s degree from the premier Institute of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad. Shikhar joined Biocon in 2009 as a scientist, but his talks at home kept returning to Samosas, or rather the business of Samosas. Slowly, the
seed of a samosa business sprouted roots and shoots.

The business concept was fine-tuned towards making a hygienic product and a distinctive one. Samosa Singh was founded in 2016 with
the goal of reinventing the king of Indian snacks, the samosa. The company has expanded at an exponential rate under Shikhar’s leadership. Samosa Singh now functions from a big, largely automated facility with proprietary automation that is capable of handling good order volumes. Aside from his
active participation in the business, he enjoys traveling. He also works out rigorously to stay fit because he is a great believer that being healthy equals being wealthy.

Nidhi Singh is the Co-Founder of Samosa Singh. Nidhi was heading the Business development
vertical for a US-based healthcare company, BioXcel Corporation. She worked a decade before quitting
her satisfying job to start Samosa Singh. She decided to invest in a hygienic startup after garnering over 10 years of experience in marketing. She aspires to offer nostalgic and Indian delicacies both online and
offline. She believes that the goal is to recreate and dominate the Indian snack category.

Sumithasri Eranti | Chairwoman of Aviva Life Insurance India and Schaeffler India.

She is also an independent director at Navi General Insurance.

International Leader with over 25 years of professional experience in business leadership, technology, consulting, and financial services industry. Focus on new business unit creations and transformational growth. Currently represent technology area on the board. Multi-cultural experience of living/working in 11 countries, including the USA, India, Germany, the UK, and the Netherlands. Interested in building tomorrow's businesses with today's technology and the role of the managing board in the reality of digital disruption.

Sumitha is passionate about traditional yoga and its impact on the human mind. She is a former Guinness world record holder in yoga. She loves traveling to get to know people, places, and cultures. She has visited over 40 countries.

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Rahul Gandhi | Chief Marketing Officer at iD Fresh Food for India and UAE,

Rahul has more than 15 years of rich industry experience. Having completed his Bachelors's in Engineering from NSIT Delhi and post-graduation from IIM Kozhikode, he has worked in various roles across brand management, trade marketing, in-store marketing, and sales and distribution of multiple FMCG businesses. Prior to joining iD Fresh Food, Rahul headed the marketing at ITC Foods for the Snacks, Noodles, and Pasta businesses

Sirisha Voruganti | Managing Director JC Penny

Sirisha , brings 31+ years of global executive experience spanning research labs, product engineering, strategy, mergers and acquisitions, business development, and consulting across public and private sectors. Most recently she was Managing Director JP Morgan Chase, leading Architecture, Data and Digital for the Consumer Bank. She was the 1st woman MD of JP Morgan Chase in India, and before that, she was an Executive Vice President of Architecture, Data and Technology Services for MasterCard and led Mastercard India as Chairman of the Mastercard India Board. She was the First Group Executive Leader in Technology for MasterCard outside the U.S. During her tenure as the India head of Mastercard, Mastercard was chosen as one of the best places to work at. She is currently the Managing Director of JC Penny India. JCP is a 100+ yr old Retail Giant in North America.

Sirisha holds a Master’s Degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering and also holds patents in Cloud-Based Versatile Systems for Radiological Images. She also did an Executive Management Program at Harvard Business School.

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Tricia Montalvo Timm | Board Director

Tricia is an executive, who is a first-generation Latina board director, venture investor, speaker, and author. She rose through the ranks of Silicon Valley, advising high-tech companies big and small, culminating in selling data analytics software company Looker to Google for $2.6 billion.

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When you truly believe that you can achieve anything and its possible, your mind will begin to find ways to get you there. Where we are is the totality of possibilities. We can either build walls of limitations around us, or we can build bridges of faith and belief.

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Deepak Sharma | President & Chief Digital Officer, Kotak Mahindra Bank

Deepak is the President & Chief Digital Officer, at Kotak Mahindra Bank. He heads Kotak Mahindra Bank’s digital initiatives, where he drives digital transformation, business model innovation, and future-ready initiatives of the bank.

He is a member of the Airtel Customer Advisory Board, Member of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Digital Transformation Committee, the FICCI National Committee on Fintech & a number of Startup-Industry Forums, in addition to participating in various trade & Government initiatives on the Digital India Roadmap.

Rebecca Henderson | Professor at Havard University

Rebecca Henderson is one of 25 University Professors at Harvard, a research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research, and a fellow of both the British Academy and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. She also has more than twenty-five years of major public board experience. Rebecca’s research explores the degree to which the private sector can play a major role in building a more sustainable economy. Her publications include Accelerating Energy Innovation: Insights from Multiple Sectors (University of Chicago Press), Leading Sustainable Change: An Organizational Perspective (Oxford University Press), and Political Economy and Justice (University of Chicago Press). She is also the author of Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire, which was shortlisted for the FT/McKinsey 2020 Business Book of the Year Award.

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Payal Nanjiani is a world-renowned executive coach and author.

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Debbie Tucker | Head of People Organizational Development, North America, Crop Science, Syngenta

Debbie’s career spans over 20 years in human resources, including senior-level roles at Colgate-Palmolive, Honeywell, Bayer, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Syngenta. As a global voice on culture, leadership, and organizational development, her change experience spans various industries, including consumer products, pharmaceuticals, crop science, and biotechnology.

She was appointed to the board of the Triangle Society for Human Resources Management as Certification Chair, serving from 2018-2021. She also serves her community through Dress for Success as a Career Coach to underserved women re-entering the workforce. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta, a non-profit organization that provides community service throughout the world.

Frank O’Connell Frank was the president of Reebok Brands, president of HBO Video, CEO of Indian Motorcycle, and chairman and CEO of Gibson Greetings, Inc. He is also the author of the new book Jump First, Think Fast: An Unconventional Approach to High Performance. Frank is known for his unconventional approach for high performance through his strategic thinking, brand building, breakthrough marketing, bold risk-taking moves, and new product ideas. He spent the first fourteen years of his career developing well-known brands at Arnold Bakery, Mattel, Carnation Company, and Hunt Wesson foods, among other brands in the baking and natural foods industry. He has also served on numerous Cornell University boards where he earned his B.S. in Economics and an M.B.A. His passion is mentoring.

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Ashish Kumar | Chief Financial Officer of Spicejet. He has over 26 years of experience in various industries and joined SpiceJet in September 2022 from Interglobe Enterprises, where he served as VP (Head) of Corporate Finance from 2019 to August 2022. Before this, from 2014 to 2018, he worked as Interglobe Hotels' Chief Financial Officer for five years. He formerly held the position of Head of Finance at Tata Value Homes from 2011 to 2014 and at Suzlon Infrastructure from 2009 to 2010, respectively. He has also worked at Reliance Infrastructure from 2007 to 2009 and Hindustan Petroleum from 1996 to 2007.

Kumar holds an M.Com from the University of Kolkata and a B.Com (Hons) from St. Xavier's College in Kolkata. He is a certified Chartered accountant (ACA), Cost accountant (FCMA), and Company secretary (ACS)

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Dr. Wendy Borlabi |Founder of Borlabi Consulting, a performance psychology firm.Dr. Wendy is currently working with the Chicago Bulls.

She is an independent consultant with the National Basketball Association and worked for the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) at their training center in San Diego for six years (two Winter Olympics and one Summer Olympic Games).

**Nitin Govila- Managing Director of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa business area of Serge Ferrari.

Based in Singapore, he is also a family man actively involved in Heartfulness activities in SE Asia. Nitin has been a Heartfulness practitioner for almost 20 years and a certified trainer for 16 years.**

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**Dr. William Putsis | Professor of Marketing, Economics, and Business Strategy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, | CEO of Chestnut Hill Associates

He also teaches executive programs at the Yale School of Management and DukeCE. He is President and CEO of Chestnut Hill Associates, a strategic consulting firm he founded in 1995. He is also an External Advisory Board Member at CEOWORLD Magazine.**

He has also written two leading books on business strategy, Compete Smarter, Not Harder, and The Carrot and the Stick: Leveraging Strategic Control for Growth.

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Payal Nanjiani is a world-renowned executive coach and author.

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Kristi K. Hoffman | Award-winning, Emmy-nominated TV host, media producer, journalist, lifestyle

Kristi is an influencer, family woman, businesswoman, philanthropist, and best-selling teen social issues author of Total Package Girl: Discover the Ultimate You for Life. She created the lifestyle brand Total Package Lifestyle to offer tools for finding success by one’s definition.

Kristi K. created the first PBS TV segment of its kind in the ’90s as host and executive producer. Today she hosts and produces her business and lifestyle TV show “Business | Life 360 with Kristi K.” where she interviews success-driven people at their intersections of business and life. A corporate businesswoman and entrepreneur
herself, Kristi K. incorporates her ever-curious, smart, fun, savvy style into each interview she produces.

Powered by her life experiences, Kristi K. is devoted to developing a leadership, esteem, and confidence mindset for life in body, brain, and spirit for girls and women across the globe.

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**Dr. Amy Killen, MD | Founder & CEO of the Human Optimization Project

Longevity and regenerative medicine physician, entrepreneur, and educator Dr. Killen is the founder and CEO of the Human Optimization Project, a longevity-focused nutritional supplement and education platform that makes staying on top of current trends in aging prevention easy and fun.

She is on the core team of Reputable. This decentralized science platform incentivizes betterment experiments and supports the quantified collective movement.**

Dr. Amy Killen is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine with 10+ years of direct patient care; she has been practicing Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine for more than five years. She is fellowship trained in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and has done extensive additional training in aesthetics, platelet-rich plasma, and stem cells, hair restoration, bio-identical hormones, nutrition, fitness, and sexual health.

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**Chief Information Officer (CIO) -State Bank of India.

Aparna is responsible for software development across various business units of the bank. Earlier, she worked in leadership roles with large IT consulting & MNC organizations with a demonstrated track record of leading global teams to deliver revolutionary IT solutions.**

Aparna is a customer-focused visionary and highly experienced Information

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Ramesh Venkateswaran | **Chairman Board of Governors of the Indian Institute of Technology, Palakkad,

He is a member of the Board of Governors of The Lawrence School, Lovedale. Ramesh is an adjunct faculty in the Marketing area at IIM Bangalore and IIM Udaipur.**

He received the Distinguished Alumni Award of IIM Bangalore in 2009. He was the Gold Medalist of his batch of 1980 at IIM Bangalore.A keen sportsman he has represented his state at the National level in Badminton. Ramesh is the author of The Happiness Trail – A Road Map to Success,

Jason Lippert President and CEO of LCI Industries (LCII) listed on the New York Stock Exchange. LCII is a global manufacturer of components and engineered solutions for recreational vehicles, marine and transportation industries, with over 90 divisions and 14,000 team members worldwide. Jason has had an intense focus on building strong teams, bettering our communities and growing the company significantly with new product innovations.

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SUNIL GOPINATH | CEO, Rakuten India Enterprise Private Limited

As the CEO of Rakuten India, the global product and innovation center of Rakuten Group, Inc., Sunil spearheads the scaling of product and technology footprint across a wide range of Rakuten's global businesses. Sunil is also responsible for driving the rapid adoption of data sciences and AI across Rakuten’s global products and ecosystem. He is also an advisor to many startups and a global leadership coach. Sunil has been nominated as a member of NASSCOM's prestigious GCC Council for 2021-23.

He also leads Rakuten’s Enterprise SaaS Business in APAC. In 2022, Sunil Gopinath joined Twid’s board of directors.

Sunil has an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MS from Virginia Tech.

Before Rakuten, as Head of Flipkart's Marketplace Division, Sunil helped build & scale their Marketplace business to a $2B+ business with over 100,000 merchants.

Sunil has held senior leadership roles globally in companies like Intel and Qualcomm driving innovation in mobile, wearable devices, and location-based services.

End of the year best advice from some of the top leaders in the world.

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**Nazareno Ventola | CEO & Managing Director of the Bolonia international airport

He is known as the man who led Bolonia airport to a successful landing at the Italian Stock Exchange “Borsa Italiana”, through an IPO that allowed the opening of most of the Company’s shareholding to private investors.**

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Sandeep Singh | Managing Director - Tata Hitachi
An engineering graduate from the National Institute of Technology, Surat, he has a rich experience of over three decades in Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, and General Management. He has spent a large part of his career at Toyota. His last assignment was as Deputy Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of the India Operations. After this, he moved with an international assignment to Toyota Motor- Asia Pacific HeadQuarters and was based in Bangkok, Thailand, where he was responsible for leading the strategic planning function.

Sandeep Singh joined as Managing Director of Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company Private Limited in August 2015, where he guided the company through its next phase of growth. He is also the Executive Officer- of Hitachi Construction Machinery, Japan. He is the current Chairman of the Infrastructure Equipment Skill Council (IESC) and the past Chairman of ICEMA and CII, Karnataka.

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Self Control is very important in a leader's life. In this episode, Payal Nanjiani, a world-renowned executive coach and author, explains how to be in control of your emotions so you can lead better.

Amit Malik | C-Suite Leader- President South Asia & Pacific- Wadzpay Worldwide PTE Ltd.
Former CEO and MD of AVIVA. Amit has been in various C SUITE leadership roles: CEO & MD, COO, CHRO -

Amit is a Dynamic executive and Board leader with the singularity of vision and intellectual agility to challenge the status quo.

With over 23 years of experience, Amit is well known as a Mindful leader, passionate about building high-caliber teams, coaching and empowering them to deliver to their highest potential.

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Shefali Sehwani | CFO

Shefali is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Lloyd’s India, a branch of Lloyd’s UK. She is a Chartered Accountant by profession and holds the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certification from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). Shefali has worked extensively in Corporate Finance, Taxation, and Accounting in the insurance sector for the last 19 years.

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Khair Ull Nissa Sheikh | Executive Director of World Trade Center India

Khair is Presently working as the Executive Director of World Trade Center India Services She is the Vice Chair of the WTCA Business Club & the Vice Chair for the Agriculture Committee. She is also an active representative of the Executive Committee, Real Estate Committee, APAC Trade Services Committee & the Digital Committee.

Khair has been conferred with various awards and accolades in recognition of her commitment and achievements from various Real Estate Industry Associations, Prestigious Trade Organizations; Global Women Leader in Trade and Investment 2022; Economic Times Inspiring Woman 2022; India Achievers Award for Building Nation 2021 and the Women ICON Awards of 2021

I often get asked, “What is the secret to successful leadership?” And my answer has always been: there isn’t one. Contrary to what many think, success, and leadership aren’t goals to strive for or hope for. I believe success is abundant within us. We only need to know the right techniques to unleash it.

**Kellie Stecher | MD, OBGYN, and President of Patient Care Heroes.

She was recently named as one of the top 50 Healthcare influencers worldwide for 2022 by Medika Life. She has won the Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine’s Top Doctors Rising Star award for three consecutive years.**

Most recently, she’s become involved with Physician just equity

**Kautaliya Pandit | Google Boy

Kautaliya Pandit -age: 14 yrs is an unusually gifted child who learned world geography at 5 years and 10 months. He is well-versed in mathematics, astronomy, general knowledge, current events, and a variety of other subjects and he is very popularly known as Google Boy, who continues to amaze people with his knowledge and talent.**

Youngsters of this age can learn ABCs and nursery rhymes, this child Kautilya Pandit has surpassed the computer in terms of human brain ability. A Kurukshetra University psychologist is studying his memory capacity (IQ).

**Angela Harris | CEO of Kokopelli Business Services

She is an accomplished producer, writer, marketing communications, and business professional with experience across media platforms and has worked with global corporate and nonprofit organizations.**

In 2022, she was recognized by the Academy of Interactive Visual Arts (AIVA), with four Gold Communicator Awards of Excellence, and two Silver Communicator Awards of Distinction, for her work as a writer, producer, and creator in the areas of diversity, equity & inclusion, and nonprofit industry support.

The leadership word for the week is Blame. Today’s leadership word is sent by Khushi from Chennai

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The leadership word for the week is Visibility, sent by Paula from Texas

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The leadership word for the week is Uplift. Today’s leadership word is sent to me by Rakesh from Delhi

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Gauri Devidayal | Partner of Food Matters Group

Gauri was listed in Forbes India’s 120 Leaders of Change, GQ’s list of the 50 Most InfluentialYoung Indians, BlackBook’s Top 50 Women in Indian Luxury, and is on the Managing Committee of the National Restaurant Association of India. She is also on the Indian AdvisoryBoard for GLEAM Network, a global mentoring program for the F&B industry.

The leadership word for the week is Game Plan, sent by Kamini from Nepal

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Damodar Mall | Chief Executive Officer of the Grocery Retail Business at Reliance Retail Ltd.

An IIT-Bombay and IIM-Bangalore alumnus, Damodar worked in sales and brand roles at

Unilever before founding a retail venture that went on to become the DMart Supermarket

Chain.

Damodar’s book SupermarketWala: Secrets to Winning Consumer India provides business insights for shaping consumer business and modern retail in India. His recently published second book Be a SupermarketWala, is a business primer for supermarket entrepreneurs. Apart from English, this book is published in Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, and Gujarati.

Damodar writes a blog, SupermarketWala, for ForbesIndia.

He has received the Golden Spoon Award twice at the India Retail Forum for the most admired Food and Grocery professional of the year.

**The leadership word for the week is HOW.

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Dheeraj Sinha, CEO, Leo Burnett -South Asia; chairman for BBH India

In this episode of The Payal Nanjiani Leadership Podcast, listen to Dheeraj Sinha, CEO, Leo Burnett -South Asia; chairman for BBH India, talk about the culture of excellence and how he builds this culture in his own team.

Dheeraj Sinha is the CEO, Leo Burnett -South Asia; chairman of BBH India. Under his leadership, Leo Burnett India has been awarded the No 1. ‘Agency of the Year in Leo Burnett’s global network of 86 agencies. The company also ranked in the Top - 5 agencies in the Economic Times, Brand Equity Agency of the Year.

He is an award-winning strategist in Asia and has been amongst the top 40 advertising and marketing professionals in the Asia Pacific in Campaign Asia’s top 40 under 40 lists for 2014.

Payal Nanjiani is a world-renowned Indian-American executive coach and New York award-winning author. In this episode, Payal shares how you can guide your career in the right direction.

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Nishant Kashikar | Country Manager-India & Gulf, Tourism Australia

This question is gaining traction these days: What defines a new-age leader? is it someone who is great with change management, is it someone who is selfless in executing an activity. Or is a new-age leader the one who takes people together, creates cohesive teams, and proper communication.

To help us understand all of this, we have with us today in the studio

Nishant Kashikar, Country Manager-India & Gulf, Tourism Australia

Nishant has a career spanning for over two decades and spread across marketing of healthcare and nutrition products to holiday brands and destinations, Under his leadership, arrivals from India to Australia have more than tripled in the last decade and he has been instrumental in strengthening the people-to-people links between the two countries.

**The leadership word for the week is Uplift. Today’s leadership word is sent by Sheena from Austin, and she wants me to talk about the word Uplift.

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**Shane O’Mara | Professor of Experimental Brain Research (Personal Chair) at Trinity College, Dublin - the University of Dublin.

He is a psychologist, neuroscientist, and writer.**

He graduated from the National University of Ireland, Galway (BA, MA), and Oxford University (DPhil/Ph.D.). He is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science (USA), and is an elected Member of the Royal Irish Academy.

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Imtiaz Ahmed | News Editor, Deccan Herald

He holds a Master's degree in Political Science (Specialisation in International Relations), PG Diploma in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management.

Currently, he is a News Editor, Deccan Herald, Bengaluru (Editor DH Mastermind, e-paper for Competitive Exams)

In the past, he was: News Editor for The Economic Times (Southern editions), Bengaluru.

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global head of quality and Pharmacovigilance at Dr. Reddy's

Dr. Ranjana Pathak is a senior pharmaceutical executive with 4 decades of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

In her role, Ranjana oversees the execution of the entire lifecycle of a product from development to commercialization, as well as the maintenance of an uncompromising state of control with absolute regulatory compliance.

Rob Whalen | CEO at PTO Exchange

Rob Whalen is the Co-founder + CEO of Seattle-based PTO Exchange, the first platform that allows employees to self-direct the value of their unused paid time off (PTO) for other needs and causes.

While building the company, Rob and his co-founder, Todd Lucas, found their mission was to enable flexibility in those benefits that employees earned but could not utilize.

Payal Nanjiani | Executive Coach and Author

In your work life, I am sure you too have had events such as layoffs, being passed over for promotions, forceful retirement, bad team relationships, failing business, work overload, lack of rewards, harassment, and demotions.

It’s important that as a leader you know how to manage your emotional pain and how to heal any emotional pain. You can’t afford to carry this emotional baggage and expect to deliver great results.

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**World-Renowned Monk | Director of ISKON eco-village

Gauranga Das Prabhu is an IIT engineer turned monk, leadership consultant, corporate coach, inspirational speaker, environment leader, social reformer, spiritual leader, teacher, and academician. He's an IIT graduate and worked for the Kirloskar's before joining ISKON, Mumbai.**

Balfour Manuel | CEO and Managing Director, Blue Dart Express Ltd

Balfour has spent all of his 38-year careers with Blue Dart. He has been with the organization since its initial days in 1983 and is a true Blue Dart veteran and a proud day one employee. He is a Committee Member of the Express Industry Council of India (EICI) as well as the Indian Merchants’ Chambers. Balfour has incredible knowledge of the business ground-up, excellent customer orientation, and engages well with team members across levels.

**Kishore Jayaraman - President of Rolls-Royce India and South Asia.

Since taking over the role eight years ago, Kishore has been instrumental in driving strategic focus and significant expansion across the Rolls-Royce Defence, Civil Aerospace, and Power Systems businesses.**

Kishore has also held diverse leadership roles across markets at GE for 23 years, and his last assignment was as President and CEO of GE Energy, South Asia.

Anish Bafna , Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director , Healthium Medtech Limited

Anish leads with a vision to create access to precision Medtech for every patient

globally. His career spans 27 years with a strong focus on the Healthcare and devices sector,

with stints in multiple countries. In his last assignment, he was President Rep in

Japan, for Baxter International. He’s also served as the Regional

Head- Emerging Asia at Baxter in Singapore, overseeing the operations of India

and South East Asia from 2015 to 2017.

Karen R. Koenig, is a psychotherapist, international, award-winning 8-book author, national speaker, and popular blogger. Her books and blogs are known for wit and practical wisdom. She has 30-plus years of experience in the field of eating psychology teaching chronic dieters and emotional, binge, and over-eaters to become “normal” eaters through using a non-diet, non-weight focused approach to eating intuitively and creating joyous, healthy, meaningful lives.

**REBECCA ROUSE | Founder of Semper Stronger.

Rebecca is a certified personal trainer who strives to empower people to build physical and mental strength so that they can overcome life's challenges with confidence. She has an athletic background in competitive gymnastics and Olympic weightlifting.**

**Ginger Zumaeta | Founder and CEO of Zumaeta Group

Ginger Zumaeta is the Founder and CEO of Zumaeta Group, a positioning and**

messaging strategy firm, and the author of the forthcoming book Deckonomics.

Ginger has worked with some of the world’s largest brands, such as Coca Cola,

Verizon, Union Bank,, Anthem, Infinity Insurance, and many others.

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**Hey! It’s Payal Nanjiani and I am super excited you’re joining me here for the Transformational leadership challenge and we are on Day 1 of this challenge.

Today's lesson is Mind the Mind.**

Sebi Joseph | President of Otis India

After having left India to pursue his international stints at Otis, Sebi came back home in 2012 as the managing director for India. While he was thrilled, he had multiple challenges that awaited him. India is the second-largest elevator segment after China. India is a strategic market and gives tremendous opportunities for growth. Otis came to India in 1892 ( 128 years ago) and over the years had grown big but by the late 1990s was losing its edge; it failed to read the changing customer pulse and their aspirations and had moved away from the market, alienating customers. At the same time Competition had gained considerable momentum. Performance was impacted, Otis India even made a loss in 2011. All areas of operations were under stress. Sebi with the leadership team decided to take a pause, look deep inside, look wide outside, and came up with the Otis India vision UDAAN - a flight into a brighter future. The writing on the wall was clear; if we have to have a future, Sebi knew, Change was the only mantra; strategies were re-visited; business models were revised; new products were introduced, and the company actively started listening to our people and customers. Soon after, Otis India began making progress – Otis India won several awards from Otis presidents for financial performance, NE order growth, safety, innovation, and overall business transformation. Otis India won the largest single contract elevator order in Indian elevator industry history: Hyderabad Metro. Tallest statue of the world: Statue of Unity. In addition, employee satisfaction survey scores continue to remain high and are consistently above global benchmarks even today.

Tarun Chugh is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of private life insurance company Bajaj Allianz.

He has spent over 14 years in leadership roles within the Indian life insurance sector and joined Bajaj Allianz, which is a joint venture between Bajaj Finserv Limited owned by the Bajaj Group of India, and Allianz SE, a German financial services company.

**Karen Mangia -Vice President Salesforce | WSJ Bestselling author

A WSJ Best Selling Author, Salesforce executive, and one of the most sought-after thought leaders in the world. Thinkers 360 named her #9 on their List of Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on Health & Wellness, #12 for Mental Health, and as one of the top 150 B2B Thought Leaders to Follow.**

What would it feel like to know in your thoughts, heart, mind, and the very depth of your soul that you are born to be successful, regardless of anything?

Most people are not living their dreams. A lot of people never do things they wanna do. Most people live an average life. A 9-5 life going paycheck to paycheck. They’ve stopped believing that they are meant to lead an extraordinary life. They settle for whatever they get. They doubt themselves. They let others decide their path. They work in a survival mode and fear rejections and failures.

You are here to create an impact, to do something extraordinary, to fulfill your dreams. But sadly, many of us leave our professional lives feeling unfulfilled and regretting.

**Hersh Bhandari | Chief operating officer of Republic Media Network.

He comes with 30 years' experience. He has been the Vice President-TV Today Network and Times Now**

I have this opportunity to be speaking with some of the world’s top women leaders working in different corporates. They have shared their experience and their most valuable advice on leadership, team, finance, and growth.

So let’s dive in and get to hear from them what it takes to be a woman of success. And to start with my question to you all is what is your best advice for women to help them break the bias and move ahead in their career.

Martin Schwenk | Managing Director, and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India

**With his professional insights and strategic direction, Martin played a leading role in many critical projects and business processes in the biggest automotive market in the world.

He has proved himself indispensable in powering the sustainable success of the Mercedes-Benz passenger car business in China.**

He is shaping the future in the automobile industry.

Download your Resourcefulness workbook at www.payalnanjiani.com/leader

Kalpana Balasubramanian | CEO and Chief Thinker at Grant Thornton diGiTaL

Recently I’ve been talking to some leaders and one question that is predominantly taking up space in their heads is how human connections are going to be impacted in a tech-centric world. And trust me when I say this question keeps many leaders awake at night.
And so I had this opp to connect with our guest on today’s podcast and invite her to shed some light on this question.

**R S Subramanian | SVP & Managing Director at DHL Express India

Every major industry - whether it be finance, healthcare, biotechnology, or supply chain, is about to be completely re-imagined.**

I was really interested in knowing what business models will be like in the future

And so today we have a very special guest on our leadership podcast who has over 30 yrs of experience and has been instrumental in rethinking business models in the supply chain industry.

Today’s leadership word is sent to me by James from SJC and he wants me to talk about Workplace Politics.

**The trick to achieving success when you are surrounded by corporate politics, or negativity is to shake it off and take a step up.

But how can one do that effectively?**

Rani Kaur -Managing Director | Head of Strategy and Business Management for the Global South Asia and Middle East businesses at Bank of Singapore,

Rani oversees all parts of the business operations including strategy, P&L, sales management, risk and control, marketing, branding as well as transformation, whilst leading multiple teams across Singapore and Dubai.

And today she joins us to talk about how one can Emerge Stronger Through Disruption

C**oaching some of the top leaders and CEOs in the world. I can tell you this outright Rigid Work Routines Do More Harm Than Good

The trick is to not break routines, but bend routines.**

**Renu Misra | President and CEO of Grohe- Middle East and North Africa.

And I have been so looking forward to this conversation especially because Renu is a leader known to overcome business challenges. In fact Renu is highly respected within the organization as an advocate of empowerment and accountability. She's got a consistent record of delivering extraordinary results in growth, revenue, profitability, and operational performance.**

**Gurcharan Das | Former CEO of Procter & Gamble India

is not just a world-renowned historian, novelist, and essayist, but also, a former CEO of Procter & Gamble India, a veteran of India's economic miracle and a well known author. Today he is considered as a top management Guru.**

Making a Life vs Making a Living

Anaik Sachdev | Founder of The Loving Library

Rajan Wadhera | Celebrity Chef

The owner of one of the best and top-known restaurants in London- Raunka Punjab. He is also a master chef and has had some of the known celebrities and political leaders praise his food and restaurant. Add to it Rajan is considered one of the best hosts for his guests who come into his restaurant.

Industry Thought LeadersToday we have some very special guests on our podcast. These are industry leaders from some of the top companies in the world. And this episode would not have been possible without them- they have dedicated their time to share their exp, insights, and knowledge to help many professionals become great leaders and achieve success.

So let's welcome these thought leaders:

Joining us from India is a world-renowned spiritual guru Swami Mukundananda-best selling author, Vedic scholar, and authority on mind management

We have from the USA Howard Behar former president of Starbucks Coffee Company International and the author of 2 books- It's Not About The Coffee AND The Magic Cup

and from the USA is Ramona Jackson Sr Director, IT Strategy & Planning and Chief of Staff to the CIO. at Ciena.

From Manila, Philippines- Josef Werker. MD of Penbrothers and Co-founder of Humble

From Japan Paul Dupuis- Chairman & CEO, Randstad India and the Author, The E5 Movement

**Kewal Handa | Ex-Chairman of Union Bank of India

With demonstrated leadership and excellence in guiding companies to scale up their positions, Kewal has diverse experience in Finance, Commercial, Strategy and Business Development, and Corporate Affairs, etc. He was the Managing Director of Pfizer Limited, India from 2005 to 2012.**

ALOK NIGAM Sr. Vice President & Group CHRO, Bhartiya Group

Alok is a dynamic, agile, adaptable leader with 30 years of Indian and Global experience across organizations. He is a great communicator and is known for his ability in mentorship & grooming talent.

He had been leading teams and shaping people’s careers for over three decades. Alok is a strong people leader; and has formed many large, guiding coalitions involving employees.

He is a networker, passionate speaker and believes in trust and integrity.

Col. Subin Balakrishnan (Ex-Special Forces) | Sr VP, Chief of Security & Vigilance at the worlds largest manufacturing facility

**Subin Balakrishnan: Sr VP; Chief of Security and Vigilance, at Reliance Industries and a former SPECIAL FORCES officer of the Indian Army. Subin has had a distinguished career in the Indian Army. Through the early years, he was responsible for planning and leading high-risk, intelligence-led combat special operations in diverse theaters such as the jungles of the North East and along the Line of Control in Kashmir.

The teams he led and trained have gone on to lead classic surgical strikes across the border. After hanging up his combat boots in 2012, Subin joined the leadership team at Reliance Industries Ltd in a strategic role and is conducting special operations in the corporate world.**

Today Subin joins us to talk about Leadership in the VUCA world

Felicia Shanken CEO -Philadelphia Women’s Network Connection, LLC and PWNC Foundation Inc.

Apurva Purohit
Co-Founder – Aazol Ventures | Author | Independent director

The Ex-President of the Jagran group, Apurva is an Indian Businesswoman with over three decades of experience in the corporate world, Apurva has won multiple business awards and has been named as one of the Most Powerful Women in Business as per the India Today Group (2016, 2018, 2019) and Fortune India (2018, 2019,2020).

Through her books, Apurva aims to empower women and encourage them to achieve their full potential.

**Swaroop Banerjee- Chief Business Officer , Zee Live,

With two decades of experience in creating and establishing integrated revenue models in live entertainment, Swaroop has worked with international talent for arena size entertainment events in Amsterdam, Dubai, Singapore, and Australia. Swaroop is also a guest columnist & blogger representing the Indian Live IP scenario at Brand Equity, Economic Times, Brand Wagon, EventFaqs.com, Business World, Exchange 4 Media, and IMPACT Magazine.**

**Ankit Vengurlekar India Managing Editor of LinkedIn News.

He has been working in media for 15 years across TV news, radio, and digital newsrooms. He also hosts a podcast called Love Aaj Kal about modern-day relationships on Spotify India.**

On weekends, he loves spending time cooking new international dishes and exploring the city's forest trails with his daughter.

**Leah Marone | Corporate wellness consultant.

Her areas of expertise are managing stress and anxiety, building resilience, and creating healthy boundaries. She facilitates empowerment groups for women and is a contributing blogger for Psychology Today.**

When working with corporations and teams on improving productivity, Leah focuses on issues around connection, leadership, and mental health.

Outside of work, Leah enjoys traveling, gardening, hiking, and writing. She played Division I basketball and currently coaches her daughters’ soccer team.

NELSON FERNANDEZ
**Commissioner For European Economic Chamber, Strategy And Marketing Specialist, and an Entrepreneur.

A passion for sports, Nelson is currently working with several governments on their development programs,- from crucial infrastructure to healthcare, education, social and economically sustainable development, building the foundations for a better future for their people and next generations.**

**Dr. SRIKUMAR RAO | FOUNDER

Rao has been among the highest-rated and most popular professors at many of the world’s top business schools. His work has been featured in major media worldwide and his TED talk has been viewed by millions on different sites.Dr. Rao has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and executives worldwide achieve a quantum breakthrough in their personal and professional lives.**

He has helped them reach entirely new orbits of success and accomplishment. And they have done so while rediscovering joy in life and genuine unadulterated happiness.

SIDDHARTH DABHADE Managing Director of MiQ India

Siddharth is currently the Managing Director of MiQ India. In his current role, he is responsible for the launch and scale-up of commercial business & operations for MiQ in India. He is also part of the global operational board at MiQ.

Siddharth has extensive experience in the technology industry and has worked with

major technology giants like Criteo, Google, Microsoft, and IBM.

**Sunil Goyal | Managing Director of YourNest Venture Capital

An early-stage venture fund he co-founded in 2011 and manages a US$ 45 million fund corpus deployed over two funds. Sunil is one of India’s early angel investors with healthy exits after his invested startups were acquired by Twitter, PayTM, and PCCW. Before becoming a full-time, early-stage Venture Capitalist, he was a senior executive in the Telecom and FMCG industries where he played leadership roles in the growth of Airtel and Dabur.**

He believes in ‘conscious capitalism’ and relishes driving businesses that involves a high sense of purpose and vision.

How do some of the world's most successful leaders keep moving ahead despite every challenge? Well you see, it takes more than motivation.

ANIMESH KUMAR
PRESIDENT , HR & Transformation at Zee

Howard Behar | Former President of Starbucks Coffee Company International

Known as the Man behind the Success of Starbucks, scaling up Starbucks from 28 stores to over 15,000 stores - we have us today on this episode none other than Howard Behar.

Howard has been the former president of Starbucks Coffee Company International and the author of 2 books- It's Not About The Coffee AND The Magic Cup. During his tenure, he participated in the growth of the company from 28 stores to over 15,000 stores spanning five continents. He served on the Starbucks Board of Directors for 12 years before retiring.

Mr. Behar is currently a Trustee for the Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation and is on the advisory board of Anthos Capital. Howard joins us today on this episode of THE PAYAL NANJIANI LEADERSHIP PODCAST to talk about SERVANT LEADERSHIP- The future of business.

Paul Dupuis- CEO & CHAIRMAN, Randstad Japan and the Author, The E5 Movement

CHHAVI MITTAL- Indian Film & Television Actress. Co-founder of SIT

It is said that to be successful, you must put in the hard work and know the right people. We know if we want to achieve something we have to do something. But what is that something? What is it that the successful people do that gets them to be more successful?

To help us answer these questions we have with us a very well-known, super talented, and successful celebrity - Chavvi Mittal- an Indian film and television actress. Chavi co-founded Shitty Ideas Trending (SIT), a digital production company, along with her husband Mohit Hussein.SIT as they are abbreviated, are famous for giving a humorous spin to everyday problems of married and committed couples on their YouTube channel through short videos which have earned them millions of followers and the love of many more.

SANJIV RAZDAN- President of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf chain America & India .

Sanjiv brings 30 years of chain-restaurant industry experience across the U.S. and international markets from brands such as Sweetgreen, Yum Brands and Dine Brands.

Sanjiv is also is the Founder of GLEAM Network a non-profit, volunteer network whose purpose is to provide mentorship and leadership development to the underserved community in the restaurant and foodservice industry.

Sanjiv joins us today to talk about The Power of Leadership.

**Ramona Jackson Chief of Staff to the CIO
Sr Director, IT Strategy & Planning

The way corporate teams work together has evolved in recent years, moving from top-down and expertise-driven to an approach built around co-creating and purpose. We must all step up and champion our teams now more than ever. So how can we support our teams and help them to succeed -whether they are working remotely or in a physical office?**

To help us answer this q we have with us today on this episode- Ramona Jackson who is here to talk about How to Equip teams to succeed?

Ramona Jackson Sr Director, IT Strategy & Planning and Chief of Staff to the CIO. at Ciena. Ramona is a versatile IT executive who thrives in a fast-paced environment where disruption and change are the norms. Her strengths include organizational design and planning, talent development, enterprise-wide transformation, and delivering technical solutions.

The more you grow in leadership, the more challenging and difficult the decisions you face. People often talk to me about challenging business times, especially the pandemic environment we are currently in.

So how should we get through challenging times in ways where we see it as a time to evolve?

Creating Impact

RAJNEESH JAIN | PRESIDENT & CFO – RELIANCE JIO

| Rajneesh has been instrumental in bringing about tremendous growth in the JIO platform. Under Rajneesh Jain’s leadership, in 2018 Reliance Jio’s finance team won the High-Performance Team of the Year award at the CFO Executive Leadership Summit & Awards. He is also a key member of the Jio Executive Committee.

Rajneesh has received multiple industry recognitions on various platforms over the years including featuring in the CFO Power list and multiple ‘CFO of the Year’ awards. He has also been an active speaker at various universities and youth platforms, to interact with the youth of the country.

**Veenu Keller Certified Behavioral Consultant

She Typically works with parents who are so consumed with work and their kid’s hectic schedules that there is no work/life balance. She is often referred to as the parent-child whisperer.

In this episode, Veenu Keller talks to Payal Nanjiani on How Leadership at Home Affects Our Work-Life and what we can do to align it.**

BRIJESH SINGH | **INSPECTOR GENERAL of POLICE at GOVERNMENT of MAHARASHTRA

Expertise in cybersecurity privacy. A firm believer in the connectedness of things, Brijesh is Cop by day, author by night, Brijesh Singh wears multiple hats. He has written books like The dangerous minds and quantum siege for penguin books.**

VASUTA AGARWAL | MD ASIA PACIFIC at INMOBI

We all know what our comfort zone is – and we all have one. The problem with living in your comfort zone is that it means you’ll continue to do the same things that you do now, with the same outcomes. Each leader has his or her own comfort zone, and what it means to step out of it is different for everyone. But as the world has entered into a very uncertain business environment, most leaders today fear stepping out of their comfort zone. So how can we be courageous enough to step out of our comfort zone and how can we do it? To answer these questions

We have with us today a very valuable guest- Vasuta Agarwal- the Managing Director for the Asia Pacific at InMobi. She has been featured in the Campaign Asia "Women to Watch 2020" list, among the "Top 50 Influential Women in Media and Marketing in India" for 3 successive years since 2018 and in the "Economic Times Women Ahead List" for 2018.

Have you ever faced the problem of corporate politics- where you’ve hated to get your hands dirty, where you’ve told yourself- oh I don’t want to get into this mess or maybe you’ve said to yourself- I wish I knew how to play it too.

Here’s something I want you to know my friend- Politics exist in every organization and every business - regardless of size; it’s a matter of degree."Everyone comes to the table with their own personal goals, egos, aspirations, and agendas, and in order for someone to get what they want, there is always going to be some level of compromise, negotiation, and politics," "Where this starts to become problematic is when personal motivations are not aligned with those of the company.

And Guess- you don’t have to play corporate politics- but you need to know how to navigate successfully and come out on top clean.

Dr. Jayne Morgan, Cardiologist/Executive Director of the Covid Task Force in Atlanta, GA.

Around the globe today there is confusion regarding the Covid-19 vaccines. Most people say they don’t have enough information or knowledge about vaccines. A lot of information is being circulated on SM, but it's far from the truth. People are confused about what they should and shouldn't believe about these vacancies. Companies want to open up operations but their people are hesitant to take the vaccines.

To address these issues, we have with us Dr. Jayne Morgan

**Jayne Morgan, M.D. is a Cardiologist and the Executive Director of the Covid Task Force at the Piedmont Healthcare Corporation in Atlanta, GA.

Within this role she serves as the system Covid vaccine expert, supporting efforts at increasing vaccine acceptance and providing education to internal staff as well as external stakeholders, including the greater external community served by the hospital system. She has been named to the Health Equity and Covid Task Force for the Governor of the state of Georgia.**

**Deeya Bajaj who has made adventure a mission in her life - A modern-day explorer and adventurer, is a living example of how to not just survive but enjoy challenges and pressures. Deeya is part of the First Indian father-daughter team to climb Mt. Everest. She is the Youngest in the World to Ski across the Greenland Icecap and has climbed 6 of the 7 Summits.

Deeya joins us today to speak to us about building resilience.**

ANINDITA MOOKERJEE SINHA | HEAD of CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS L & T MRHL

Loved connecting with Anindita Mookerjee Sinha on this episode of the PNLP. Anindita shared some great insights around:

Obstacles she overcame as a woman in the field of Metro and rail-public sector

How and when she realized the importance of having the right attitude for professional growth

What are the right attitudes for professional growth?

What type of attitude should never be brought to the workplace?

**Why people get stuck in their careers at the mid-level

For more such leadership episodes visit www.payalnanjiani.com/podcast**

Interview with Dr. Ruchit Shah, Cardiologist, India

Leaders from companies worldwide have expressed to me their confusion and concern around Covid 19- To help us clear many of our doubts and misconceptions and be on track for growth and good health we have with us today on this episode of The Payal Nanjiani Leadership Podcast - Dr Ruchit Shah who will talk to us about - Unmasking Covid- the facts you and your team must know

Dr. Ruchit is a well-known Cardiologist Attached to Breach Candy, Jaslok, Saifee hospital. He is Trained in LA, the USA, and S. Korea. Dr. Shah specializes in Specialises in Angioplasty, Pacemaker, and Valve procedures. He has presented papers at national and international conferences. His motto is to give the best possible treatment to his patient.
Dr. Shah talks about:

What are some of the most common myths about COVID-19

✅How can we establish effective safety protocols at work?

✅What steps can people take to build their immunity and stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic?

✅What are some mental health concerns leaders must take care of during this time?

……………………and much more.

Live on any of your favorite podcast channels, on ALEXA and www.payalnanjiani.com

Leadership isn’t a position, it’s a decision. Many people mistakenly think they aren’t in a position within their jobs to effect change. They think if only they were the “boss” they could really make a difference. They would run things in such a way that things would be different.

This is why most people remain average in their work life. I want to challenge you to rethink the way you look at yourself. If title or position of authority doesn’t determine your ability to be a leader, then what does?

Has it ever happened with you that :

You feel your achievements are mainly down to good luck, or because of other people’s help, or that the achievements weren’t that big of a deal?

Do You find it hard to understand or accept how someone like you could be in the position you are in or be doing what you are doing? Do you ever get that feeling deep down in your belly that u have misled others about your abilities?

These feelings are termed Imposter Syndrome. It is devastating in a leader's life.

JOSEF WERKER | MANAGING DIRECTOR @Penbrothers and Co-Founder of Humble.

I had this wonderful opportunity to speak with Josef Werker--

Josef is a ludicrously passionate individual who strongly believes in cultures of big dreams, kindness, empowerment and radical transparency.

In this episode, Josef speak about

What are some of the elements that help to build winning teams?
What are some mistakes leaders/organizations make while building great teams?
The # trait to be applied to team building?
What are some ways of keeping teams inspired while they work remotely?

SHWETA SHALINI | BJP SPOKESPERSON/ ADVISOR TO CM MAHARASHTRA

As an Executive director of Maharashtra Village Social Transformation Foundation (MVSTF) a section 8 company of Government, she had worked towards rural transformation in 1000 backward villages in Maharashtra. She is also a serial entrepreneur, founder, investor, and mentor to Billenium Divas a woman-focused Angel Fund. She is President of Uttar Bharatiya Yuva Parivartan Manch and Committee Member at the World Hindu Economic Forum. She is also Advisor to Niti Ayog- the premier think tank of the Government of India.

Do you know what a leader's greatest challenge today is ? It's the quick execution of ideas . Given the demanding nature of the business environment today and the uncertainty we are facing due to the pandemic, everyone is asking the question- ‘how can we get more done in less time?’ The pressure to deliver more in less time is on each person- from individual contributors to CEO’s. Women at work often feel the pressure more because of the fact that need to manage the home and office pressures at the same time.

**There are numerous books on productivity and if you google search, you will get plenty of tips and ideas on how to increase productivity. But you and I, both know that those tips are for average leaders. You are with me here to become a world-class leader. You want to be what I teach- a transformed leader.

In this episode I’ve spoken about:**

A leader’s greatest Challenge

Why we get overwhelmed with our big goals

What slows us down

What are the energy drainers

Techniques to increase our productivity

MICHELLE PROCTOR, CHIEF OF STAFF -SAS

It’s an honor for me to introduce our guest for this episode. Michelle Proctor- Chief of Staff for the Risk Research and Quantitative Solutions division of SAS. Prior to joining SAS Michelle has enjoyed 14 years of experience with IBM working on large enterprise products. Michelle serves on the Diversity Council for SAS, as the Chair of the SAS Women’s Initiative Network (WIN). Michelle is similarly involved in other organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of Raleigh and the Triangle NC chapter of Dress for Success, an organization empowering women to achieve economic independence.

Many people are in search of their purpose or true calling in their career lives. I believe you did not enter the workforce to just be pushed to another grade level or get another client. You are here to make a difference, to become unique, like no one else. Strive to make a difference in your career, no matter how small. Don't bury that calling under the daily grind of work life. There is within us a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action and when you find that calling and act on it, it will determine how successful you are in your professional life.

**SANJAY SINHA - CHRO WITH GLOBAL EXPERIENCE

Sanjay has an extensive and proven global experience with MNCs in Singapore, India, Asia-Pacific & Greater China, North America, and the Caribbean handling large workforces. He is the recipient of Various awards like “100 Most Influential Global HR Professionals” and the “Most Influential HR Leaders in India” by World HRD Congress. and he is a Certified Executive Coach - whose Coaching is aimed at CXOs and high potential leaders.**

Here are some of the things Sanjay speaks about in this episode.

Tell about your journey in a snapshot.
Three biggest mistakes leaders make while managing their top talent?
Top talent is always attracted by competitors. How can companies retain them?
Most people get stuck at the mid-management level in the organization. What 3 tips would you give for them to develop themselves and grow in the organization?
We are into an era where we are seeing more millennials join in? How can leaders retain, manage and develop this group?
What are some of the leadership lessons you’ve learned in your journey?
What would be your biggest advice to people who want to succeed at their work?

Sanjay Sinha can be reached on Linkedin linkedin.com/in/sanjaysinhahr

**You don’t have to be that rat in the cartwheel. You can lead a fulfilled career life-and grow exponentially. If you want to break this traditional leadership cycle of hoping jobs, if you want to see a change in your income and growth and if you want to make an impact then you’ve got to shift to what I call the progressive leadership cycle.

In this episode, I share with you the 3 laws of growth that will help you transform your life and get you to begin to shift to the progressive leadership cycle.**

Interview with CEO of Kremple Communications, USA

I spoke with Stephen Krempl, a business communication coach and author based in Seattle, WA.His career spans 25 years working for Fortune 200 companies,
including as Chief Learning Officer, Starbucks; VP of YUM University and Global Learning, YUM Brands; Director, PepsiCo Restaurants; and Regional Manager, Motorola Singapore. He is an expert on helping leaders stand out and get noticed in their organization even in an
increasingly virtual and global marketplace.

In this episode Stephen shares who gets most often promoted at work, where most people get stuck in their career, what is the 5 % zone, and much more from Stephen.

**Most of us start the new year, a new job, OR a new project with a lot of energy and ideas. You work hard, we develop our skill sets and all of this helps you to grow to the next level. And then- you continue with the same cycle but this time you find yourselves stuck.- stuck in the same role, in the same position for years. Business doesn't seem to grow and you are worried that nothing seems to move the needle.

If you want the business to expand, if you want to grow at your work then there's another route you need to take. In this episode, I talk about how to grow at your work.**

Interview with Ex CEO of MVP group International-USA.

I had the honor of speaking with the ex CEO of MVP group International- Mr. Murali Parna. With over 28 years of experience across diverse industries globally, Murali is the best person to talk about Leadership and Success.

In this episode Murali talks about:

How he got involved with so many sectors.
What are the 5 most important leadership lessons he learned in his life.
What are some of the tangible ways one can keep up with learning?

......and much more.
Enjoy this episode as we begin the new year.

Every day at work you've got to make crucial decisions. And for that, you must have a calm mind. In this episode of iSucceed, we have with us Mansi Dholakia who shares with us what are some of the causes of stress today in the lives of people who are working in corporates or shaping their business and how these can be taken care of. Additionally, Mansi has also spoken about some great foods we could include in our everyday diet that has a direct impact on our brain power.
Mansi Dholakia is a qualified pharmacologist, certified in Psychology from the
University of Cambridge, a published author, and a passionate mental health advocate
from London, United Kingdom. She holds more than 15 years of experience in
Mental Health domain.

Mrs. H.K JOSHI | CEO The Shipping Corporation of India

I had the honor of speaking to the chairperson and MD of The Shipping Corporation of India- Mrs. H.K. Joshi.
She was conferred with ‘CEO with HR Orientation’ Award and with ‘Sailor Today Sea Shore Awards 2019’ under the category of "Woman of Substance." She was awarded “The Tenth India CFO Awards – Excellence in Finance to enable a Turnaround” hosted by International Market Assessment India Private Limited in association with Pierian Services in May 2016. Mrs. Joshi has also been the recipient of “The Most Influential CFOs of India Award” from Chartered Institute of Management Accounts, UK for two years in succession viz. 2015 and 2016 and the “CMA CFO Award 2014” from The Institute of Cost Accountants of India.

It's not every day that I meet women like Mrs. Joshi who have reached success heights in the shipping industry- which predominantly is a male-oriented industry. On this episode, she shares what is it like to be a Chairperson in the shipping industry? What are the top 3 leadership skills that she suggests people focus on if they want to succeed in the corporate and business world? And much more.

Interview with a world-renowned spiritual guru- Swami Mukundananda

Our topic for today is Strategies to manage success and failures in work and life and our guest today who will enlighten us on this topic is one of the best-selling authors, an authority on mind management, a teacher of yoga, and holistic health for thousands of seekers across the globe. He is an alumnus of IIT-Delhi and IIM-Kolkata, He has spoken everywhere- from Fortune 500 Companies in the US, such as Google, Intel,

Verizon, and Oracle; and various NGOs/non-profits such as United Nations, Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO), Indian Railways; to universities such as IITs, IIMs, MIT, Northwestern, Princeton, Stanford, and Yale.

He also heads a charitable Medical hospital, Naturopathy Care; Yoga Centre, University Education; and Vocational Training in rural India. He organizes special Youth leadership camps both in India and US and you will hear about it in today’s episode.

His name is His holiness Swami Mukundananda.

He enlightens us on success, on failure, and how to be a great leader.

For all you visionaries out there (no matter your "title"), you won't want to miss out on this week's iSucceed episode. I talk about one of the most crucial elements of leadership which can get you to rise above mediocrity.

Interview with Sabyasachi Dutta -Managing Director.

In this episode, I am excited to talk with Sabyasachi Dutta, who heads the Indian operation of a Scotland HQ company. Armed with wide experience in various leadership roles spanning more than two decades, Sabyasachi has successfully led diverse Indian and global organizations' multi-million dollar businesses in the past. His expertise lies in startups (led two global companies entry in India) and Turning-around ailing businesses.

In this episode Sabyasachi talks about Leadership in post Covid19 economy, what does it take to be a leader in the new economy, and much more.

Sabyasachi can be reached on www.linkedin.com/in/sabyasachi-dutta and on Twitter: @sabyasachidutta).

From the past few months, I’ve been getting this question in almost all of my virtual keynotes and masterclass. Just last week a smart soul out there wrote to me asking- “Payal, if you were to name just one ingredient that would help anyone be successful at their workplace, what would that ingredient be?”

**After a lot of thinking and deep reflection on this question, I came to the conclusion that if I were to name just one ingredient that would help anyone be successful at their workplace, it would have to be the ability to get along with people.

I share in this podcast how anyone (even an introvert) can be a pro at connecting with people.**

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If you want to be a great leader, if you want to be successful at what you do, then stop wishing that you were someplace else or with someone else. We can't always choose the cards we have been dealt, but we can learn to play them. You may not be where you want to be in life just yet. You may be working hard but your dream, your goal seems to be far from reachable. And I know first hand how tempting it is to sulk, give up, and yield to the temptation of mediocrity. But hold on- there are ways to grow at your work, regardless of where you are and what's happening around you.

Working with some of the top leaders in their field, I’ve always asked my self this question-How do these athletes and other super successful people handle the pressure? How do they succeed and deliver the best results under pressure?

What I’ve personally learned from these high-profile clients of mine is that success is all about the pressure. But how do you create that right kind of pressure and what is it all about? In this episode I talk to you about:
1. A tactic used by the super successful people to perform their best under pressure.
2. How you can apply this tactic in your work-life and deliver the best.
3 Steps to create your best under pressure.

In this episode , it's an honor to welcome Sandra Stowe , Financial Expert.

Sandra is the owner of White Owl Financial Advisors LLC in Cary, NC. She specializes in comprehensive financial planning and investing for individuals and small business owners. After earning her degree in Industrial Engineering / Operations Research from Columbia University, she spent the early part of her career as a consultant, working at Andersen Consulting and JP Morgan. Over the past twenty years, Sandra has built Financial Technology solutions for investment banks and wealth management and asset management institutions. Reach her at: sandra@whiteowlfinancial.com and www.whiteowlfinancial.com

In this Episode I talk to her about

What inspired her to take that leap from the corporate environment to get going on your own and help women with their finances.

What are some of the challenges women face while dealing with money/financial matters

How early should women think about finance handling?

Why do women shy away from talking about money?

What has been her experience in how women think and handle finances?

What are the top 5 things every woman must know about money/finance handling?

Some investing/ financial tips for women?

On this episode of iSucceed, I am excited to have Namrita Chandi on my show. Namrita has been Acknowledged as the First Woman Pilot in the World to have flown in the Siachen Glacier after volunteering for a posting at an operational unit based at a high altitude airbase. She is also the First woman in the world to have landed at the highest ALG in the world Daulat Beg Oldi. She’s been featured in the Limca Book of World Records for being the First Pair of Sisters in the world to have flown together as pilot and co-pilot in an aircraft

In the year 2007, the Ministry of Women and Child Welfare, Govt. of India recognized her with the prestigious National Woman Achiever Award.

Currently, she is working with a renowned Aircraft manufacturer and looking after Sales of Helicopters in India and South East Asia.

In today’s conversation with Namrita, we dig into her life and what drives her, what are some of the finer moments that shaped her life. You will get some great nuggets as she talks with us about what led to her success. This is my conversation with Namrita. Namrita what a treat to have you with us on this show. Thank you for taking the time to be here.

Connect with Namrita :
On Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/the.successfulwoman/

And on linkedin

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenamrita

I have observed that the # 1 one element that stops or slows down progress is the habit of saying YES way too often. If you want to succeed at your work, if you want to be ahead in your game, if you want to move ahead with speed and serenity then stop being a YES person.

In this episode, I share with you the 10 things you MUST say a NO to and how to say a NO without compromising your value.

Interview with Robina Singh-National Director at Ascend , USA.

In this episode, I am happy to introduce to you Robina Singh where we talk about women, sports and leadership. Many of us as women leave aside the importance of sports in our progress and leadership. I had this wonderful conversation with Robina on this topic and here it is for our wonderful listeners.

About Robina Singh- National Director at Ascend, the largest Pan-Asian leadership non-profit organization in North America. Prior to venturing into the nonprofit world, Robina worked at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters as a Program Officer for the International Labor Organization (ILO) and was part of the delegation representing the organization at the General Assembly, the Security Council, and several other high-level meetings. She has served on the board of the UNA-USA Westchester Chapter the Communications Committee Chair. Her passions include coaching students and young professionals and advising mission-based nonprofits. Growing up in India, she was trained in the sport of competitive badminton and had the tremendous honor of winning several district-level championships, and is an advocate for the importance of gleaning life and leadership lessons from sports. She resides in Westchester County, NY with her beloved pet guinea pigs and is an animal lover, through and through. She holds a master’s degree in international affairs and a bachelor’s degree in industrial/organizational psychology.

In this episode, I have a very valuable message for you- that is going to be useful to you if you are looking toward growth and progress, if you are wanting to expand your business and income and if u want to be a successful leader. I am going to talk to you about the one quality I have observed Only The Top 5% of women practice. While coaching successful women CEO or executive I have first hand witnessed this quality across all of them.

Getting that first corporate executive seat is a challenge, regardless of gender. But it can be tougher for women. And in this episode, I will share with you a few practices that I personally found useful in my career as well as how so many of my female clients have benefited from these.

Interview with Urvi Bham- former Sr. V.P. at Bank Of America. and currentCEO of Vikara Risk and Compliance LLC.

In this episode, she shares with us what it took her to reach her goals and how a woman can achieve playing different roles. I loved her insights. She has truly worked toward her goals.

What women can do to seriously strengthen their chances of success is to root in this one habit that will help you to change your behavior and responses at your job and business. When you practice daily on building this one habit, it will improve your daily experience at work and better prepare you to reach your goals in the future. It is bound to unleash energy and confidence. You will commit to your success.

**I’ve been interacting with successful- very successful women and I have always been curious about -what the secret rituals and healthy practices are that make up their lives? How is that they are more successful than many other women on the planet?

And what I found out was that it’s not much about the habits we must develop. It's more to do with the habits you are willing to give up. I have chosen for you 10 such habits to give up and create a new life for yourself, your people and for your dreams.**

Many women approach me asking, ‘Payal, how can I assertively and confidently share my opinions.’ Many of you might be having this question-whether you have to speak to a client or to your boss, or ask for a promotion, or share your opinions in a meeting or simply give a presentation. So What holds us back, from asking questions, from being us or simply sharing our thoughts? How can we women speak confidently? Here are some quick tips to get you started.

By day she owns and operates Trumarketing, an innovative boutique sales, and marketing firm. By night, she runs Explorateur Journeys, a boutique curator of authentic, immersive journeys for globally curious travelers. She has also recently launched the 48 Hour Power Jaunt where she plans 48-hour adventures for busy women entrepreneurs.
Add to this, she also owns The Mogul Mom, the world’s premier site and community for dynamic ladies with sparkle who are raising a family, running a business and rocking both. She is actively working with an orphanage in South Africa, striving to raise funds and assist with securing volunteer doctors to provide medical care for children in need.

As a single mom who is an avid traveler and entrepreneur, Gabriella is proof you can achieve success. Here is her take on How Women Succeed.

What would I say is the # 1 key for any women to succeed? We are in an age today where info about success, business, leadership, and progress is available at the tip of our fingers. But yet, when you observe closely around you, or if your work is like mine traveling and meeting people around the globe, you will observe the vast difference in the percentage of women who reach to the top and those who do not. And what is the biggest reason for this difference? Hear this episode to unlock the key to success.

In my conversation with women leaders, I've come to observe that there is one disease most women battle with. It is spreading and many are unaware of it. It is the biggest disease today of our generation and most women are battling it regardless of their role and titles. It’s the cause of slow down. It's a silent killer of your success. Overcome it and you are on your way to up the ladder.

In this episode, I talk to you about this disease and how to overcome it.

You aren’t going to find or create your dream career if you feel like there is not enough time in the day. In order to be able to master your next career transition, you have to be able to master your life right now. That starts with knowing how to manage yourself.

These 10 techniques in this episode are bound to change your results, just like they did for me and my clients.

We are all very familiar with many of the obstacles preventing women from breaking the glass ceiling, so there is no need to enumerate them here once again. There is, however, a reason that I strongly believe is rarely, if ever, discussed that inhibits women’s ascent up the corporate ladder. The fact is many women ask for permission to succeed in business and job. In this episode I talk about giving yourself permission before seeking it.

The biggest obstacle to your success is not lack of resources but that you don’t have a clear understanding of their own value. Poor self-worth is what traps most women to settle for less. Maybe you are walking through life thinking you’re common, that you have to fit in and be like someone else. I challenge you in this episode to realize your self-worth.

Chocolate or Strawberry? Blue dress or a pink one? We make some decisions quickly. Other decisions like budget management, hiring and firing, company takeovers, client contracts and many other critical decisions are agonizing. Today women occupy about half of all managerial and professional positions in corporate and business. This means making decisions every single day. Interestingly, for many women, fear directly coincides with their decisions and interferes with our making powerful choices. In this podcast I am speaking to you about how you can be a powerful decision maker every time.Chocolate or Strawberry? Blue dress or a pink one? We make some decisions quickly. Other decisions like budget management, hiring and firing, company takeovers, client contracts and many other critical decisions are agonizing. Today women occupy about half of all managerial and professional positions in corporate and business. This means making decisions every single day. Interestingly, for many women, fear directly coincides with their decisions and interferes with our making powerful choices. In this podcast I am speaking to you about how you can be a powerful decision maker every time.

Women continue to encounter challenges when it comes to advancing in business and job.In this episode I share with you snippets on how to develop your inner leadership to overcome any challenges. These are powerful and easy to use and when applied regularly in the correct manner, you will see positive results.

Every women, at some point in her career life comes to an intersection where she is in a dilemma of whether to take a break in the craeer or not and whether to slow down in business or expand.

Let me tell you friends, that it is possible to be a high-flyer after years of being out of the workforce. It is possible to climb that ladder and expand that business even after slowing down for some years.

I'm sharing with you some 'on-ramping' strategies that will help you , just like my clients to be high achievers once again. It will build a strong foundation.

Let’s be honest - working, or owning a business and simultaneously managing the house is energy draining. You are trying to balance both and when it goes off balance most of time it costs you your dreams. The feeling of guilt sets in where you feel it’s better to concentrate on the house rather than on the job. Many of us give up and accept defeat. We feel this what fate had for us and so many of us then feel hurt and put the blame on us being a woman. In this episode I share with you a quick and a simple way to create a success blueprint.