

The Brand Called You
The Brand Called You
Welcome to ‘The Brand Called You’, a platform that brings you Leadership Lessons, Knowledge, Experience and Wisdom from leading Global personalities from diverse backgrounds, who have contributed significantly to make the world a better place.
Listen to the brightest minds from the world of business, startups, technology, professionals, arts and social sector. Stay in the know as we talk to high achievers and gurus from across the world.
Find out what is shaping the world.
Listen to the brightest minds from the world of business, startups, technology, professionals, arts and social sector. Stay in the know as we talk to high achievers and gurus from across the world.
Find out what is shaping the world.
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Dec 13, 2025 • 26min
Lead People, Not Spreadsheets | Mark Morgenfruh, President and CEO, GetHR Ready; Author, 'Never Fire Anyone'
Mark Morgenfruh, CEO of GetHR Ready and author of Never Fire Anyone, shares powerful insights on human-centered leadership. From cultural transformations to AI in HR, he reminds us that success begins with trust, empathy, and communication—not control. A must-listen for anyone redefining leadership in the age of automation.00:35- About Mark MorgenfruhMark Morgenfruh is the President and CEO of Get HR Ready with over three decades of experience in human resources and cultural transformation.Author of Never Fire Anyone, he champions trust and empathy as core to effective leadership.He guides organizations through change, blending strategy, communication, and people-first leadership.

Dec 13, 2025 • 25min
Beyond Chaos: Leading with Clarity | Dr Oleg Konovalov, Author, ‘Beyond Chaos’, Global Thought Leader and C-suite Coach
In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You, Dr. Oleg Konovalov — known as the “Da Vinci of Visionary Leadership” — discusses how leaders can rise above the noise, break free from chaos, and lead with clarity and purpose. Discover why clarity is the new currency of success in a world addicted to distraction.00:40- About Dr Oleg KonovalovOleg is a global thought leader. He's a business educator, a consultant and a C suite coach.He's the author of his latest book titled Beyond Chaos.

Dec 12, 2025 • 27min
Reimagining Education for the AI Age | Sandeep Srivastava, Co-Founder, The Academic Accelerator
Ed-tech visionary Sandeep Srivastava shares how India can lead the world by blending AI readiness, economic dignity, and liberal education. From homeschooling to redefining learning systems, his story reveals how technology and humanity can grow together.00:46- About Sandeep SrivastavaSandeep is the co-founder of The Academic Accelerator.He's the founder of IYCWorld.

Dec 12, 2025 • 24min
Building Generational Wealth: Insights from Daniel Alonzo, CEO of Alonzo Academy & Host of Wealth on the Beach
Welcome to another insightful episode of The Brand Called You! In this episode, host Ashutosh Garg talks with Daniel Alonzo, CEO of Alonzo Academy and host of the "Wealth on the Beach" podcast. With over 30 years of experience in helping families and entrepreneurs build and sustain wealth, Daniel Alonzo dives deep into the real reasons people struggle with money, how mindset shapes financial outcomes, and actionable steps to break free from limiting beliefs.Discover Daniel's personal journey from an unexpected injury to finding his purpose in financial education, the role of discipline versus luck, and how to build generational wealth. He also shares insider tips about his unique Wealth on the Beach Club, cultivating a wealth mindset even in challenging times, and the daily decisions that empower you to take control of your financial future.If you're looking for practical, motivational, and actionable advice to transform your relationship with money—this episode is a must-watch!

Dec 12, 2025 • 38min
A Life of Reinvention | Ashutosh Garg, Founder, The Brand Called You
A rare conversation where Ashutosh Garg steps into the guest chair to reflect on a powerful 45-year journey across corporates, entrepreneurship, coaching, writing, and podcasting. He speaks about the values, transitions, and lessons that shaped him—from ITC and Guardian Pharmacy to building one of the world’s largest interview-based platforms on leadership and wisdom.Ashutosh Garg, Founder of The Brand Called You, brings over 45 years of leadership experience, including:25 years in corporates, with 17 years at ITC, where he served as MD in Singapore8 years leading Asian operations in the aerospace sectorFounder of Guardian Pharmacy, India’s second-largest pharmacy chain

Dec 11, 2025 • 1h 30min
Atypical Innovation: Chad Belinsky, President of Marco Rubber
In this inspiring TBCY episode, host Stephen Ibaraki speaks with Chad Belinsky, President of Marco Rubber, about his remarkable journey from neurodiverse childhood challenges to becoming a transformative industry leader.Chad reveals how first principles thinking, early digital transformation, crisis-era innovation, and intentional team-building helped him scale Marco Rubber into an industry leader. He also shares his post-exit mission—founding Atypical Path, a nonprofit supporting neurodiverse innovators—and his development of a digital, efficient family office and healthcare platform.This episode is essential for founders, leaders, innovators, and anyone curious about neurodiversity, systems thinking, digital transformation, scaling, and purpose-driven impact.

Dec 11, 2025 • 27min
Democratizing AI: Insights from Chirag Agrawal, Tech Leader & AI Platform Builder
Discover the inspiring tech journey of Chirag Agrawal, a seasoned AI platform builder and tech leader based in Seattle, in this episode of "The Brand Called You." Host Ashutosh Garg interviews Chirag about his early curiosity for computer science, building innovative AI solutions, working with Amazon Alexa, and his philosophy on platform leverage, ethics, and democratizing AI development. Chirag shares practical wisdom for developers, explores the economics of open source vs proprietary AI models, and looks ahead to the future of agentic systems. Whether you're an aspiring developer, tech enthusiast, or just curious about the evolution of AI, this episode unpacks critical lessons and trends shaping the future.

Dec 10, 2025 • 48min
Rise of India’s Quant Revolution | Rishi Kohli, Chief Investment Officer, JioBlackRock Mutual Fund
India’s investment landscape is transforming as quant strategies, alternative data, and BlackRock’s Aladdin platform reshape how funds are built and scaled. Rishi Kohli shares how markets, talent, data and systematic models have evolved—unlocking a new era of disciplined, tech-driven investing.00:16- About Rishi KohliRishi Kohli, a graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), is the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of JioBlackRock Mutual Fund. He previously served as managing director and CIO-Hedge Fund Strategies at InCred Capital.

Dec 10, 2025 • 55min
Leading Through Tech Turbulence | Dr David A Bray, Distinguished Fellow and Chair, Henry L. Stimson Center
Five simultaneous technological revolutions are reshaping work, power, and fairness across the planet. In this conversation, David unpacks active inference, the spatial web, edge intelligence, and federated learning—and shows how boards, CEOs, and innovators can turn turbulence into stability, equity, and shared prosperity rather than grievance and chaos.00:09- About Dr David A BrayDr. David A. Bray is a Distinguished Fellow and Chair of the Accelerator with the Alfred Lee Loomis Innovation Council at the non-partisan Henry L. Stimson Center.

Dec 9, 2025 • 1h 2min
Math, Grit & Global Impact | Mary Ellen Randall, IEEE President & CEO
From a childhood shaped by “do your best” to pioneering flight simulators, leading at IBM, founding a mobile software company, and creating IEEE’s MOVE disaster-relief and STEM outreach program, her journey spans math, mentorship and mission-driven technology. This conversation dives into the pivotal moments, bold career shifts, and global impact of a leader using engineering to serve humanity.00:09- About Mary Ellen RandallMary Ellen Randall is the Founder and CEO of Ascot Technologies and a former IBM leader with decades of experience spanning flight simulator software, chip and systems development, operating systems, networking, and enterprise mobile solutions.A long-time IEEE volunteer and global leader, she has served as Region Director, Treasurer, President-Elect and now President, and is the creator of the IEEE MOVE program, combining disaster relief, STEM outreach, and “technology for the benefit of humanity” on a global scale.


