The Brand Called You

A workplace defines a major chunk of our lives as we spend hours, days, weeks, months, and years working with teams to reach organizational goals. Hence, the problems that we encounter at the workplace need to be addressed to be able to deliver the best performances. In today’s episode, we talk about the importance of changes in the workplace when needed and how can coaching be employed to tackle several such issues. [00:31] - About Prina Shah Prina is an organizational culture optimization consultant. She is the founder of The Ways to Change the Workplace Movement. She is also the Chief Executive Officer of Prina Shah Consulting.

There are numerous degrees and courses we take to constantly upgrade our hard skillet in order to accomplish our goals and strive for career success. What we often tend to ignore is the importance of soft skills which need to be learned, practised, and cultivated. In today’s episode, we discuss the importance and power of empathy and how it can lead to better workplace results. [00:33] - About Ajit Dodani Ajit is the founder of EmpathifyU and is an empathy strategist. Ajit has extensively worked in handling the finances of top organizations.

You know how to speak, but do you know how to apply Your Voice as your most powerful business tool? Your style of communication ensures your next promotion, clinches the next deal OR prevents you from reaching the top. Often you only need to discover what is holding you back. 00:39- About Mariette Richardson and her journey. Mariette Richardson is an international performance coach, concentrating on the improvement of public speaking resulting in the delivery of top-class presentations for winning over the audience and closing deals. Qualified to Bachelor’s degree level with extensive experience in the media industry, she offers professional coaching for any speaking role. Since she has presented on television herself, she is well versed in camera and microphone techniques which is a most sought-after skill in online communication. She comes from a family knowledgeable in voice production and drama techniques, (her father was the President of his Toastmasters Club and her aunt owned her voice training studio).

Rajesh Nath joined the Indian office of The German Engineering Federation (VDMA) as General Manager in 1999. He is currently heading the organization as Managing Director. Germany is known globally for its engineering technology and is a very strong partner to India in the mining machinery sector. 00:39- About Rajesh Nath and his journey. Mr Rajesh Nath has more than 29 years of experience working in various industries in Germany and India. He has been accorded the “Cross of the Order of Merit” – the highest civilian award from the German President, for promoting Indo-German Trade-in Engineering Sector. Since 2008, he is heading VDMA India as Managing Director. Mr Nath started his professional career in Germany with Rheinische Kalksteinwerke, Wülfrath where he worked from 1991 – 1993. He then joined KHD Humboldt Wedag, Koeln in the Environmental Technology Division and worked there from 1993 till 1997.

An organisation can only thrive when the team feels included, heard, and respected. Diversity brings empathy and either soft skills to the table, which are equally critical for any successful task. In today’s episode, we discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in detail. [00:32] - About Bernadette Smith Bernadette is the Chief Executive Officer of the Equality Institute. She is an author of a book titled, “Inclusive 360: Proven Solutions for an Equitable Organisation.” She has also written four other books. She decided to start a business specializing in planning weddings for the LGBTQ community, with a goal to really be their advocate and to help them feel safe when navigating a traditional industry. After retiring as a wedding planner, Bernadette focuses on diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Susie deVille is the Founder and CEO of The Innovation & Creativity Institute, an author, and a coach. She graduated with an undergraduate degree in anthropology and worked in the publishing industry in Boston before moving to London to work for HarperCollins. She later started her first nonprofit organization, the literacy council, followed by a community service center. After having her child, she became licensed to sell real estate and started her own enterprise, which she successfully exited in 2018. Throughout her journey, she was fascinated with innovation and creativity and built a coaching enterprise. Susie is passionate about art, beauty, education, adventure, and entrepreneurship. Her anthropology training helps her discern the layers of culture that influence our thinking and behavior, which she brings to her coaching work. 00:33- About Susie deVille Susie deVille is the Founder and CEO, of The Innovation & Creativity Institute. She is the Author of Buoyant: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Becoming Wildly Successful, Creative and Free

Indian gas considerably impacts all other critical sectors, making it one of the country's eight core industries. One of the newest and fastest-growing companies in India's industrial gas business is NovaAir Technologies, led by Gajanan Nabar. At NovaAir Technologies, Gajanan serves as the company's CEO, as well as a Co-Founder. 00:39- About Gajanan Nabar and his journey. Gajanan Jagannath Nabar, director with NOVAAIR TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED. He is an Indian staying in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Nabar is currently associated with 2 Companies and is a director with Novaair Technologies Private Limited and Novaair Private Limited. Being an alumnus of Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Gajanan has been part of various companies before establishing NovaAir Technologies, namely Asian paints, Thermax, BASF, Monsanto, Praxair, Praj Industries, and Clean Max Solar.

With social media becoming an important part of our lives, companies are using it as an effective way to craft and narrate their brand stories. Besides, social media, branding, and marketing have evolved tremendously over the last few years. In today’s episode, we discuss the strategies for forming an everlasting and strong brand. [00:33] - About Anand S. Anand is the co-founder of TMA Global, which is a branding and marketing consultancy firm. He started his career in advertising. He graduated in visual communication followed by MBA in marketing.

In this video, Ashutosh Garg welcomes Snehal Ponde, a life and career coach and co-author of the book "Don't ask me how I'm doing." Snehal shares her journey, including her 13 years of corporate HR experience and being diagnosed with stage four breast cancer after moving to Singapore with her husband in 2019. She talks about her affirmation, "we are stronger than our struggles," and how she built resilience and strength with the help of her loved ones. Snehal emphasizes the importance of having people by your side who believe in you during difficult times. Ashutosh also mentions the excellent cancer treatment facilities in Singapore. 00:35 - About Snehal Ponde Snehal Ponde is a Life & Career Coach She is also the Co-Author, of "Don’t ask me how I’m doing"

Sean Bacon is also a skilled and highly effective trusted advisor and thought leader with specialized skill sets in leadership, communication, mental toughness, team development, crisis resiliency, and body language. 00:35- About Sean Bacon and his journey. Sean Bacon is a Canadian Armed Forces veteran who served 12 years as a paratrooper and an instructor at the Canadian Forces Military Police Academy. He has developed a system of training to psychologically and physically prepare people to survive and thrive in some of the worst situations and environments the world has to offer. His experience and education have been amassed through service in the Canadian Armed Forces, including positions as a Section Commander, Firearms Instructor Trainer, Military Police, Special Reaction Team member, Operations / Intelligence NCO, Use of Force & Military Unarmed Combat Instructor, to name a few.