The Brand Called You

The worst thing you could say to somebody is, I know how you feel.  Because typically, if somebody says that most humans' reaction is no, you don't, or how could you? Or like to smile politely and hope the conversation changes. What we really want to hear is, I'm sorry, you're in pain. Or I'm sorry, that's difficult for you. What we really want is to be heard, and to be heard, means to be understood. Empathy is a discipline, we can all practice every single day. So empathy is the consistent, intentional decision to choose understanding over assumptions. Dr. Kristen Donnelly, Founder of Abbey Research talks to us about empathy. About Kristen Nielsen Donnelly Dr. Donnelly is the Founder of Abbey Research. She is one of the good doctors of Abbey Research. They are empathy educators; they help people understand themselves and the world around them better. They focus on inclusivity and curiosity so that everyone can have a richer and fuller life.

The trend of coaching has increased significantly in recent years and so does their need. A coach helps individuals uncover their potential, climb up the career ladder and improve their life overall by asking the right questions. Be it a Career coach, an executive coach, or a life coach, people are realizing the importance of hiring coaches and at the same time, people are showing interest in becoming a coach themselves to impact others' lives positively. Well, today we have invited Dr. Adam Harrison, Family Physician, Lawyer, and Leadership Coach to share his insights with us. About Dr. Adam Harrison I am a family physician, lawyer, and ex-medical director who now specializes in life, career, and leadership coaching and mentoring of doctors and other professionals. I also work with institutions and their leaders to help them develop and promote kind leadership cultures within both their immediate teams and wider organizations. I also really enjoy doing wellness/wellbeing work and believe it’s the foundation for everything else.

Women’s bodies have been a subject of taboo since ancient times in Indian societies. Women in rural areas have very little or no knowledge about their own bodies. Hence, they remain under-educated when it comes to menstrual hygiene as well. While the developed nations have had access to menstrual hygiene products for many decades, rural women still rely on age-old practices to collect their period blood. The Brand Called You brings you Jessamijn Miedema, a social entrepreneur who is working very hard to ease the pains of women. Jessamijn is breaking social taboos in India by not only educating the women about female hygiene and period health but also helping them receive the care they deserve. About Jessamijn Miedema Jessamijn Miedema is the Co-founder of Eco Femme, a women-led social enterprise working to create environmental and social change by promoting menstrual practices that are healthy, dignified, affordable, and eco-positive.

Climate change is coming up as a major issue these days. People are getting itchy eyes, skin rashes and even serious diseases like asthma just by going out. We have been corrupting our environment recklessly. Humans have become a virus for mother nature. Fortunately, there still are people like Mishal Pardiwala, who are working towards the goal of restoring what we have lost. About Mishal Pardiwala Mishal Pardiwala is the Co-Founder of TreeWear which is a personal care essentials brand. He is also the Co-Founder of Simply Native Low Waste Shop. He has come from a variety of work backgrounds ranging from design, architecture, the food, and beverage industry, and educational training as well. His current passion and focus lie towards solving environmental problems with creative solutions to inspire others to do the same.

The trend of coaching has increased significantly in recent years and so does their need. A coach helps individuals uncover their potential, climb up the career ladder and improve their life overall by asking the right questions. Be it a Career coach, an executive coach, or a life coach, people are realizing the importance of hiring coaches and at the same time, people are showing interest in becoming a coach themselves to impact others' lives positively. Well, today we have invited Dr. Sandi Webster, CEO, of Sandi Webster Coachsulting to share her insights with us. About Dr. Sandi Webster Dr. Sandi Webster is the Chief Executive Officer of Sandi Webster Coachsulting She is a serial entrepreneur, an investor, a mentor, and a coach. Sandi intends to serve on a public corporate board in Financial Services in the upcoming 12-18 months. Sandi is currently a small business growth advisor. She also advises female corporate employees on how to move up the corporate ladder.

The trend of coaching has increased significantly in recent years and so does their need. A coach helps individuals uncover their potential, climb up the career ladder and improve their life overall by asking the right questions. Be it a Career coach, an executive coach, or a life coach, people are realizing the importance of hiring coaches and at the same time, people are showing interest in becoming a coach themselves to impact others' lives positively. Well, today we have invited Sumit Gupta, Leadership Coach, and Serial Entrepreneur to share his insights with us. About Sumit Gupta Sumit Gupta is a Leadership Coach and a Serial Entrepreneur. I have spent 20 years doing software, started 2 for-profit and 1 non-profit organization, and 8 years doing photography. He is the founder of Deploy Yourself.

The retail industry worldwide is one of the major revenue earners for the economy. Actually, the retail business is one of the most low-cost and profitable startup operations. A report from Forbes suggests the retail market is expected to grow in the coming days. The reasons primarily are income growth, urbanization, and attitudinal shifts. About Ritesh Mohan A Retail expert with over 23 years of experience in the Retail sector in the Middle East Region, specializing in beauty and fragrances and fashion segments. He is a transformational thought leader in the retail sector. Previously spearheaded the Retail division of Nabeel perfumes as General Manager-across GCC (approx 35 stores) & team of 84 people. A prolific writer who believes in sharing his retail wisdom through his blog.

The trend of coaching has increased significantly in recent years and so does their need. A coach helps individuals uncover their potential, climb up the career ladder and improve their life overall by asking the right questions. Be it a Career coach, an executive coach, or a life coach, people are realizing the importance of hiring coaches and at the same time, people are showing interest in becoming a coach themselves to impact others' lives positively. Well, today we have invited Maxim Mulyadi, Circularity Entrepreneur and Business Coach to share his insights with us. About Maxim Mulyadi He is a circularity Entrepreneur and Business Coach with a bold conviction that profit, people & planet can exist in perfect harmony, accessible to all businesses. He is the Co-Founder & Owner of Pelangi Water, a CPG/beverage brand in Indonesia. He is the holder of an Executive MBA & member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO).

In our society, sexual abuse and violence toward men are often overlooked and neglected. This is a real problem many boys and men have faced and face on a day-to-day basis. How can we further understand and prevent this reality? Dr. Kelli Palfy talks about the topic. About Dr. Kelli Palfy Dr. Kelli Palfy is the Author of the book titled Men Too, Unspoken Truths About Male Sexual Abuse. She is also a registered psychologist who specializes in working with adult male survivors of sexual abuse.

Emotional Arousal is a state of heightened physiological activity. This includes having strong emotions like anger and fear, and we go to the emotional arousal state in response to our daily experiences. About Dr. Daniel Schacter Daniel L. Schacter is William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. Daniel Schacter has been a professor of Psychology at Harvard University since 1991. Many of Schacter’s ideas and findings are summarized in his 1996 book, Searching for Memory, and his 2001 book, The Seven Sins of Memory, both named as New York Times Notable Books of the Year, and both winners of the American Psychological Association’s William James Book Award. His specialty is memory.