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Gender and human rights issues are prevalent in several parts of the world. Africa, being still coping with a lot of issues owing to its history, has a grave problem of gender issues like inequality, gender-based violence, etc. Several national and international organizations work towards it, but it is still a long way to go. In today’s episode, we discuss the role that the African Union's Federation of International Gender and Human Rights is playing in addressing the issue.  [00:36] - About Chisala C Bwalya Chisala is the mission ambassador to the African Union at the Federation of International Gender and Human Rights (FIGHR). He is an author, researcher, speaker, mentor, impact leader, founder, global change maker, visionary humanitarian and a social entrepreneur. He is also an expert in diversity, equity and inclusion. Chisala has been recognized, felicitated and awarded several times. 

With new startups coming up everyday, what is the recipe of success that only a few of them end up sustaining while others disappear quickly? Market research of an idea, impact on society, team, culture etc are few elements that the founders ought to be cognizant of when building a business. In today’s episode, we share some key challenges and ways to cope up with when starting a startup.  [00:32] - About Sangeeta Mulchandani Sangeeta is the founder of Jumpstart Studio. She is a third generation entrepreneur. After years in the senior corporate role, she left to build her own startups and become a business strategy mentor, coach, trainer and speaker. Sangeeta is the co-founder of the Australian Professionals of Color. She is an author of a book titled, “Start Right.”

Resilience is a powerful asset for organizations as it helps them to adapt and thrive in the face of challenges and adversity. When organizations foster resilience, they are better equipped to deal with unexpected events, overcome obstacles, and achieve their goals. In this episode, Manish Arneja, Managing Partner of The Resilience Institute talks about the importance of resilience in an organization. 00:33- About Manish Arneja Manish Arneja is the Managing Partner of The Resilience Institute. As an individual, he is passionate about creating a fulfilling work-life experience by developing human capacity and resilience. Recognizing that suffering leaders can make others suffer, he aims to bring evidence-based and practical tools to the workplace to educate managers and leaders on self-care and building thriving teams.

Human-centered automation technology refers to the use of technology that is designed to work in harmony with human capabilities, rather than replacing them. This type of technology can be particularly useful in supply chain and retail operations, where a balance must be struck between efficiency and maintaining a human touch. In today’s episode, Charu Thomas, Founder, and CEO of Ox talks about human-centered automation technology. 00:10- About Charu Thomas Charu Thomas is Founder and CEO at Ox, the world's first Human Centered Automation company.  Human-Centered Automation is wearable technology that directs frontline operators through software intelligence.  Ox currently powers billions of dollars of revenue for Fortune 500 enterprise customers across Supply Chain, 3PL and Retail.  To date, Ox has raised $16M in venture funding from world-class investors such as MaC Venture Capital, BBG Ventures, & Steve Case's Revolution.  They are the youngest team to raise venture capital in Arkansas' history. Over the past 24 months, Ox has grown from 4 to 40 full-time employees.  Ox has been showcased by leading publications like The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Business Insider, and Forbes.

Sudhanshu Mani, retired but not tired, realized his dream of running a semi-high-speed train without an engine was finally fulfilled with the launch of Vande Bharat Express. Sudhanshu is considered the father of Vande Bharat trains in India and his contribution to the development of India's railways will always be remembered. 00:37- About Sudhanshu Mani and his journey.  Shri Sudhanshu Mani is the former General Manager of South Western Railway. Before taking over charge as General Manager, ICF, he also worked in various capacities in Indian Railway such as Chief Mechanical Engineer, Rail Wheel Factory, Yelahanka - Bengaluru, Advisor (Minister), Berlin, at Embassy of India, Germany, Divisional Railway Manager, South Western Railway, Bengaluru, Executive Director in RDSO, Lucknow and Chief Workshop Manager, Lallaguda Workshop, etc. He has more than 38 years of experience on Indian Railways in the field of Railway Operations, Project Management, Planning, Workshop Management and R&D. He and his team, made the concept of the Vande Bharat (VB) train a reality.

Col. Hemraj Singh Parmar, Co-Founder of DoctCo, is a highly driven, focused, and committed top C-suite healthcare professional with more than three decades of frontline global healthcare industry leadership experience with substantial P&L accountabilities. He serves as a strategic consultant for companies looking to evolve India's healthcare sector. He has served as an advisor to some state governments on their healthcare projects and was nominated as a member of FICCI on Medical Value Travel. 00:37- About Hemraj Parmar and his journey.  I am a retired army officer and have served with the Indian army with distinction for more than 23 years before taking voluntary retirement.  After moving on from the army, I did my MBA from IIM- Ahmedabad and ESCP Europe in Paris.  I am also an experienced pilot and have flown both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.  I have held many distinguished leadership roles in the healthcare industry including the CEO of a chain of hospitals. I was committed to the top C-suite healthcare professional with more than three decades of frontline global healthcare industry leadership experience with substantial P&L accountabilities.

Healthcare is a rapidly evolving field with constant advancements in technology, research, and best practices. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented attention to the healthcare industry, highlighting both its strengths and weaknesses. In this episode, Rohit Gulati, Healthcare Business Leader talks about the current state of the healthcare landscape, including emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities. 00:33- About Rohit Gulati Rohit Gulati is the Healthcare Business Leader.  He is the Director of Marketing, at Johnson & Johnson.

In today's society, journalism plays a critical role in keeping the public informed and holding those in power accountable. With the rise of social media and the ease of accessing news from various sources, it may seem like anyone can be a journalist. However, the importance of trained and ethical journalists cannot be overstated.  In today’s episode, journalist and author Paul Burton discusses his career in journalism, his views on education, and his book "Tales from the Newsrooms: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at News, Life, and the Unforgettable Characters Who Made It Happen". He talks about his experiences covering public finance, missteps, and intrigue he encountered, and how he was inspired to write his book. The interview also touches on the importance of education and the need to raise students up to higher standards. 00:36- About Paul Burton  Paul Burton is a Journalist. He is also the Author of two books “Fiascoes and Foibles: An Unfiltered Look at Public Finance, Media, Politics, and Sports”  “Tales from the Newsrooms: An Offbeat Look”

Change is the only constant. But how does one persuade masses and organizations for transformation? What is the correct methodology to foster transformation? Is there one way or multiple options? We have your answers covered in today's discussion with the leader global change expert, Greg Satell. [00:46] - About Greg Satell Greg is an author of two books, “Cascades” and “Mapping Innovation.” He is a lecturer at the Wharton School. Greg is a global transformation and a change expert and has been ranked as one of the top innovation bloggers in the world.

Indians are known to be found in every country as migrants. There is a considerable Indian community in Japan too. But how do Indians thrive in Japan with language barriers and cultural differences? Tune in now, to know more about the Indian migrant community in Japan.  [00:38] - About Dr. Megha Wadhwa Dr. Megha is a researcher at the Freie Universität Berlin. She is an author of a book titled, “Indian migrants in Tokyo,” a study of socio-cultural, religious and working worlds. She has also been filming documentaries including “Daughters From Afghanistan.” Dr Megha has done a seven minute documentary, “Indian Cooks in Japan and Finding their Niche”, “Unheard Stories of Migrant Women in 2022.”