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Retail industry forms the significant contribution of economic growth and human living standards as it is through it that goods and services reach the end consumer. In this episode, we discuss how the industry has evolved over the years and the skills that leaders need to run it successfully.  [00:32] - About Rajeev Krishnan Rajeev is a business advisor and management consultant. He is an experienced managing director and CEO with a global career in retail, consumer goods, hospitality and education. Rajeev has been felicitated as India's inspirational leader in 2018 and 2019 in London under the third global edition of the global Indian Excellence Summit.  

Yuyutsu Sharma is one of the few poets in the world who make their living with poetry. Named “The world-renowned Himalayan poet, Yuyutsu is a vibrant force on the world poetry stage.   00:33- About Yuyutsu Sharma and his journey.  Yuyutsu Ram Dass Sharma is a world-renowned Himalayan poet and translator. He is the recipient of fellowships and grants from the Ireland Literature Exchange, the Rockefeller Foundation, the Institute for the Translation of Hebrew Literature, the Trubar Foundation in Slovenia, and the Foundation for the Production & Translation of Dutch Literature. He has published 10 poetry collections. Widely travelled author, he has read his works at several prestigious places. Half the year, he travels and reads all over the world and conducts Creative Writing workshops at various universities in North America and Europe but goes trekking in the Himalayas when back home. Yuyutsu Sharma edits Pratik: A Quarterly Magazine of Contemporary Writing.

Exchanging business cards at official business meets, networking events, etc., looks professional. But what if this physical card gets transformed into a digital one? Dhruv Jolly wanted to change this traditional means of presenting oneself in a professional context.    00:33- About Dhruv Jolly and his journey.  With over 8 years of experience in Digital technology & online B2B, & B2C marketing in Australia and India. Dhruv started TapOnn - An NFC technology, that not only changes the way professionals’ network but helps you be a little conscious of your environment, by saving paper. Besides TapOnn he is a major tech & finance enthusiast, looking to connect with professionals, & that makes a difference. He is a major tech & finance enthusiast, looking to connect with professionals, & that makes a difference. 

Human resources, often abbreviated as HR, is a crucial department in any organization. The role of HR is to manage the company's employees and ensure that they are working in a safe and supportive environment. Today’s interview is with Dr. Aquil Busrai, CEO of Aquil Busrai Consulting and former Executive Director of Human Resources at IBM and Shell Malaysia. The interview covers Dr. Busrai's journey in human resources, his interest in nonverbal communication and wildlife photography, and the evolution of the human resources function over the past few decades. Dr. Busrai discusses the changing roles of personnel managers and industrial relations managers to the current Chief Human Resources Officer role and the expectation for HR professionals to be change agents. 00:32- About Dr. Aquil Busrai Dr. Aquil Busrai is the CEO of Aquil Busrai Consulting. He is the Former Executive Director of HR, IBM, and Shell Malaysia. He has been awarded, recognized, and felicitated several times He is a keen student of non-verbal communication and is authoring a book on ‘Body Language. He is an ardent wildlife enthusiast and a severe wildlife photographer.

In today's digital age, data is the backbone of many industries, including education and business. However, with data coming from various sources and in different formats, integrating it can be a challenging task. This is where a new approach to data integration comes in, and global enterprise system leaders are discussing it as a potential game-changer.   00:09- About Blair Kjenner and Kewal Dhariwal Blair Kjenner and Kewal Dhariwal are enterprise system leaders who have developed enterprise systems since 1982.  They have created a book that provides a new way of creating enterprise systems that can exchange data and educate students to take on this new methodology.  The book emphasizes data integration, which is accessible to the education system and enterprises.  They both have deep and extensive backgrounds in technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership.  Blair and Kewal have worked on global initiatives to improve the IT industry, and Kewal has helped in developing online courses and teaching executive MBAs at Athabasca University.

Even in the modern world, women are often shaping their identities on marriage and motherhood. Those are personal choices but are not the only way to define oneself. In today’s episode, we discuss an inspirational saga of a women leader who started a women oriented lifestyle magazine in East Africa and has constantly worked ons elf reflection to understand and define her identity. [00:43] - About Emelda Mwamanga Emelda is a serial entrepreneur, talk show host, and an actress from Tanzania. She has been recognized for her work as being one of Africa's most influential women in business and governance in 2015 top 50 women in management and 21 in Africa. Emelda has won the international “The World of Difference Award of the International Alliance for Women” and is the founder of the very first lifestyle magazine BANG in East Africa.

Leadership development is a significant aspect of any organization that strives for growth and success. The ability to lead and inspire a team toward a common goal is a critical skill that can make or break a company.  Today we have Richard Citrin, a best-selling author from Pittsburgh, USA, who wrote the book "Strategy Driven Leadership: A Playbook for Developing the Next Generation of Leaders" and "The Resilience Advantage" to talk about his personal journey and career, including his experience as a psychologist and a successful business owner, as well as his expertise in leadership development and organizational consulting. Richard also discusses his approach to bridging the gap between business psychology and entrepreneurship.  00:33- About Richard Citrin Richard Citrin is the author of Strategy Driven Leadership: A Playbook for Developing the Next Generation of Leaders. He is also the author of The Resilience Advantage. He was recognized as “Champion of the Year” by STANDING FIRM. He has been named to the Million Dollar Consulting Hall of Fame.

Communication is a key for any successful relationship. Communication with consumers via advertising has the potential to drive business success. In today’s discussion with Dagmara Szulce, the Managing Director of the International Advertising Association, we discussed the basics, evolution, trends and steps of efficient advertising. [00:46] - About Dagmara Szulce Dagmara is the Managing Director of the International Advertising Association. She has worked in the field of advertising and marketing with some of the leading brands in technology, luxury, beauty, fashion, CPG and real estate categories. Dagmara wanted to learn photography but eventually found i

Public speaking is an essential skill that is often required in various aspects of life. Whether you are a student, an entrepreneur, a professional, or a community leader, the ability to speak confidently and effectively in front of an audience is a valuable asset. In this episode, Brenden Kumarasamy, the founder of MasterTalk and a public speaking coach, talks about his journey to becoming a public speaking coach and his mission to empower every human being on Earth to become an exceptional communicator. He also defines communication and discusses common fears and misconceptions that people have about public speaking. 00:33- About Brenden Kumarasamy Brenden Kumarasamy is the Founder of MasterTalk. He is also a Public Speaking Coach.

Leadership development is a significant aspect of any organization that strives for growth and success. The ability to lead and inspire a team toward a common goal is a critical skill that can make or break a company.  Today we have Richard Citrin, a best-selling author from Pittsburgh, USA, who wrote the book "Strategy Driven Leadership: A Playbook for Developing the Next Generation of Leaders" and "The Resilience Advantage" to talk about his personal journey and career, including his experience as a psychologist and a successful business owner, as well as his expertise in leadership development and organizational consulting. Richard also discusses his approach to bridging the gap between business psychology and entrepreneurship.  00:33- About Richard Citrin Richard Citrin is the author of Strategy Driven Leadership: A Playbook for Developing the Next Generation of Leaders. He is also the author of The Resilience Advantage. He was recognized as “Champion of the Year” by STANDING FIRM. He has been named to the Million Dollar Consulting Hall of Fame.