

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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Jul 30, 2022 • 21min
How has the role of the CFO evolved over the years? | Bhavesh Shah, VP Finance and NBD Global Emerging Markets, ConvaTec Singapore
The people in an organization can only direct their efforts in the right direction when they have a leader to look forward to.
Leaders can define workplace cultures that foster the accomplishment of common goals. What are the key attributes that an efficient leader ought to have? Is (s)he born with such qualities, or can be developed? We have your answers covered in today's episode of “The Brand Called You.”
About Bhavesh Shah
Global Finance executive with 25+ years of experience having worked in Asia and USA across industries (Consumer, Medical, and Pharmaceuticals).
Have led major Transformation projects as Global CFO of large organizations.
Worked on numerous acquisition and new business models and various transformation projects.

Jul 30, 2022 • 24min
Healthcare challenges for women in different countries | Lindsay Davis, Co-Founder, FemTech Association of Asia
About Lindsay Davis
Lindsay Davis is the co-founder of FemTech Association of Asia.
She is an advocate for gender equality and equity.
She is been recognized, felicitated, and awarded several times.
About FemTech Association of Asia
FemTech is the combination of Female and Technology.
I work with businesses in this space.
In October 2021, the FemTech Association of Asia was launched.
We work with entrepreneurs, founders, professionals, the media, investors, and those who are really just passionate about women's health.
We have about 30 companies in our association. We operate across eight different countries across Southeast Asia.

Jul 29, 2022 • 25min
Are you ready to trust yourself in matters of LOVE? | Joelle Lydon, Founder, Your Love by Design; Relationship Expert
It may seem like dating and relationship advice is hard to come by, but maybe that is because you are not seeking out advice from the right people. Your friends and family are great, but maybe they aren’t the best ones to turn to when you need some honest advice. How about turning to a relationship expert.
About Joelle Lydon
Joëlle Lydon, MA, CPC is a coach, educator, artist and Highly Sensitive Leader.
Founder of Your Love by Design, a business that offers mentorship programs that help clarify personal and professional relationships, Joëlle uses training, brain-based creative processes and practical tools with individuals and groups to empower innovative problem-solving, self-navigation, creative expression and Relational Sovereignty.

Jul 29, 2022 • 17min
What should startups do to build a strong culture? | Amir Carmel, Founder, The Inner Work Out, a gym for inner leadership and human connections
Facilitating dialogue enables people to share their own views and listen to differing views about a political or social concern, thus gradually moving towards a deeper understanding of their situation. Agreement is not a primary aim of dialogue, but understanding is.
About Amir Carmel
I create meaningful connections by facilitating dialogue and listening sessions.
I believe that fully showing up and staying open to others is the best way to grow and learn, for individuals, teams, and organizations.

Jul 28, 2022 • 21min
How is the gaming business going to benefit from the metaverse? | Franck Milet, CEO and Founder, Secondworld.ch, a chain of Virtual Reality Centers
Have you ever wondered what is so attractive about the gaming world for brands? Well, the gaming audience is almost 3 Billion in size. That is a lot of people to get your message across to. And it is growing. Gaming, the biggest market, and entertainment industry is growing fast and there are millions of people around the world that are playing online. Over the last decade, the growth of online gaming has been one of the most remarkable stories in technology.
About Franck Milet
An experienced intra- and entre-preneur enjoying work in complex, result-oriented and multicultural environments with technical background, in French / German / English.
Franck is the CEO and Founder of Secondworld.ch, a chain of Virtual Reality Centers in Switzerland.
He is a virtual reality expert.

Jul 28, 2022 • 26min
How are influencers affecting brands? | Taran Nandha, CEO and Founder, Growth Natives
Products are never just products, right? Interacting with these products provides experiences, and we buy them with that experience in mind. Better yet, the companies that create and market them know exactly the experience they want you to have when you make (or consider) a purchase. That’s why they cultivate their brands. Taran Nandha, CEO and Founder, Growth Natives talks about branding and marketing.
About Taran Nandha
Innovative Go To Market strategist and team builder.
Skilled in enabling high-impact digital experiences for customers and prospects that result in sustainable growth.
Result-oriented global business leader with an innate understanding of Marketing Technology and eCommerce.
Proficient in creating systems, that result in improved accountability, ROI measurement, better sales and long-term customer satisfaction.

Jul 27, 2022 • 28min
Impact of Metaverse on Common People’s Lives | Bhaskar Pramanik, Former Chairman of Microsoft, India
We are living in the digital age. Almost all our activities are digital. Many of us don't even remember the last time we used a pen and paper. This episode is about the benefits and the challenges that people face in this digital age and how we can live in this digital world without facing any problems.
About Bhaskar Pramanik
Mr. Bhaskar Pramanik is an accomplished management leader and professional from the Technology Industry.
He has held National and Global Leadership positions in leading Multinational Technology Companies.
He has worked in India, Singapore, and the US.
He was on the Executive Committee of NASSCOM, the National Committee of CII and AMCHAM.
He recently retired from the Board of SBI, India's largest Bank.

Jul 27, 2022 • 24min
Learn to Write: The Ultimate Guide to Get You Started | Dr. Beverly Kaye, Founder & CEO, BevKaye and Co, Author, Speaker, and Thought Leader
Martin Luther has said, “If you want to change the world, pick up your pen and write.” If not directly changing the world, one can surely do it by changing one's own life. We know the power of putting thoughts on paper through writing.
And, who doesn’t love their favorite authors who have the power to transport us to a different world? These writers enter our hearts as they relate with us through their stories. It is reading such relatable books that help us develop ideas, inculcate healthy changes, or just feel the emotions we want to feel.
About Dr. Beverly Kaye
Dr. Beverly Kaye has been a mainstay in the world of career development and talent retention for more than 30 years.
Internationally known and professionally recognized as a best-selling author, speaker and thought leader, Bev has earned the esteem of colleagues, the trust of international business clients and an enviable reputation within the learning and performance development industry.

Jul 26, 2022 • 24min
How is technology being used for human resources across the world? | Melinda Wolfe, Former Chief People Officer, HR Consultant, Executive Coach
Human resources (HR) is the division of a business that is charged with finding, screening, recruiting, and training job applicants, as well as administering employee-benefit programs. HR plays a key role in helping companies deal with a fast-changing business environment and a greater demand for quality employees in the 21st century. Melinda Wolfe, Former Chief People Officer, HR Consultant, and Executive Coach is here to talk to us about Human Resources.
About Melinda Wolfe
Executive Coach & Leadership Advisor Talent Management – Change Management – DE&I – Corporate Culture – HR Processes.
TRUSTED C-SUITE ADVISOR & FORMER CHRO FOR GLOBAL COMPANIES. Respected HR and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) leader who partners with and coaches executives on leadership, culture, and execution strategies to build equitable and productive workplaces.
Over the course of my career, I have supported leadership teams and company boards as a business-focused partner in organizations experiencing rapid organic growth, expansion through acquisition, and contraction through divestitures or downsizing.

Jul 26, 2022 • 23min
Nutrition challenges of children in India | Shridhar Venkat, CEO, The Akshaya Patra Foundation, World's largest NGO for school meals
The motive of the Mid-day meal was to provide a dense nutrition lunch to all the students studying in Government schools. The initiative took place looking at the poor diet of a few students, and according to the parents of those students, they didn’t have enough money to provide the best. Know more about the same from Shridhar Venkat, CEO, of The Akshaya Patra Foundation, the World's largest NGO for school meals.
About Shridhar Venkat
Shridhar Venkat serves as the CEO of The Akshaya Patra Foundation.
He has over 30 years of experience with leading multinationals like Philips, ABB, and Webex Communications India (CISCO). An Eisenhower Fellow 2014 for innovation, Shridhar has been working with Akshaya Patra for the past 16 years.
Prior to that, he was the Vice-President Of sales of Webex Communications India (CISCO). Shridhar holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master's Degree in Marketing Management, NMIMS Mumbai.


