The Brand Called You

Damon’s story is one of grit, growth, and giving back. From a shy, under-resourced kid who asked for a chance—to a high-performance coach guiding Olympians and executives—he now champions the inner game of resilience, purpose, and mental fitness for life and leadership.00:42- About Damon ValentinoDamon Valentino is a globally renowned high-performance coach and facilitator with a strong reputation for helping individuals unlock their potential.He has worked extensively with the US Paralympics athletics division, Division I student-athletes, and first responders, bringing elite-level coaching to high-pressure environments.He currently serves as the Director of Mental Fitness at the Professional Tennis Players Association and is the founder of Mental Fitness Programs and Sidestreet Performance Coaching.

In this insightful episode of "The Brand Called You," host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Dr. Alaina Szlachta, founder of By Design Development Solutions and a measurement architect specializing in data enablement. Dr. Szlachta shares her remarkable journey from academia to entrepreneurship, her passion for demystifying data, and concrete strategies for building more equitable and effective organizations through smart measurement.Below, find a timestamped summary featuring key moments of the conversation, each posed as a guiding question to help you explore the topics that matter most.

Curious about how digital transformation is reshaping businesses, and where artificial intelligence fits into the picture? In this insightful episode of "The Brand Called You," host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Praveen Joshi, Managing Director of RSK Business Solutions, to cover his entrepreneurial journey, the real meaning of digital transformation, and advice for budding tech founders.Below are the key moments from the conversation, broken down by important questions and timestamps:

Namrata, founder of Keemiya Creatives and BookBots India, shares her powerful transition from investment banker to literary trailblazer. From battling health scares to reshaping book marketing and publishing transparency, her story inspires every aspiring author to own their voice, brand, and strategy.00:35- About NamrataNamrata is the founder of Keemiya Creatives, which is a literary consultancy.She's also the founder of Bookbots India, which is an initiative bringing transparency to publishing and book marketing.

Discover how Dr. Sabina Nagpal blends psychiatry, performance coaching, and spirit-nourishing practices to help high achievers—especially women—shift from burnout to aligned, fulfilled success.00:35- About Dr Sabina NagpalSabina is a medical doctor, and she's the founder of Radiate Mind.She's a fulfillment facilitator, and she's a Canadian trained psychiatrist and assistant professor at McMaster University with a fellowship in psychotherapy. 

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Fran Benjamin, Managing Partner at Good Works Consulting, shares a remarkable journey from aspiring actor to corporate leader, and now a champion for human-centered leadership, transformation, and equity. Discover how identity, storytelling, and inclusion shape modern leadership ecosystems.00:35- About Fran BenjaminFran is the managing partner and principal consultant of Good Works Consulting.

Discover how Dr. Erin Wilson champions strategic rest as essential for leaders to stay creative, clear, and resilient. Learn how intentional pauses—not just breaks—help build thriving teams and sustainable success.00:40- About Dr Erin WilsonErin is the CEO and principal consultant from Design Ideal Consulting.She's the co-author of a book titled Strategic Rest in Leadership.

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You (TBCY), hosts Ashutosh Garg and Steven Gaffney dive deep into the themes from Steven’s bestselling book, Unconditional Power. Steven, an esteemed expert in honest communication and high-performing teams, shares lessons from his professional journey, personal resilience, and the art of transforming challenges into fuel for success. Here’s a breakdown of key questions and takeaways, complete with important timestamps:

Welcome to another captivating episode of "The Brand Called You" (TBCY), where host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Professor Sunil Shah, a renowned Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Midland Eye Hospital and Professor at Aston University, Birmingham. Prof. Shah is an innovator in eye surgery, having developed the LASIK technique and performed the first such procedure in Britain. This episode is packed with insights about eye health, technological advancements, surgical innovations, and global impact in ophthalmology.Below, you’ll find key discussion points, structured with important timestamps and questions for easy navigation.

Discover how Lirone Glikman, global networking expert and author of The Super Connector’s Playbook: How to Achieve Your Goals Through Authentic Business Relationships, helps professionals build authentic relationships and powerful personal brands that drive results worldwide.00:37- About Lirone GlikmanLirone is a global expert and speaker on business relationships and personal branding. She's the founder of The Human Factor, and she's the author of a book titled The Super Connector’s Playbook: How to Achieve Your Goals Through Authentic Business Relationships.