The Brand Called You

Prof. Pradip N Khandwalla is an eminent management thinker and writer. He has authored books of poems in English and Gujarati and has translated several volumes of poems and stories from English into Gujarati and vice versa. 00:37- About Prof Pradip Khandwalla and his journey.  Prof Pradip Khandwalla is an organization theorist and a management expert by training. Born in Mumbai, India, he became a chartered accountant in 1964, did his MBA from Wharton School, US, his PhD from Carnegie-Mellon University, and then taught at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, for a few years. His avid interest in India's socio-economic transformation led him to return to India in 1975 to teach at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA). He later held the L&T Chair in Organizational Behaviour at IIMA and served as its director. He retired from IIMA in 2002. Khandwalla has authored over a dozen books, notably on the design of organizations, turnaround management, styles of management, effective management of state-owned enterprises, corporate greatness and excellent management of the government.

We don’t focus much on learning once we get busy with our careers. We start focusing on our promotions and salary but not much on upskilling even though we know that we can advance in our careers if we keep on learning. In today’s world with technology advancing at such a fast pace, we need to be more and more agile to stay ahead of the competition or to even be in the competition. Today we have Ramakrishna with us to elaborate on this. About Ramakrishna Rao He is the Chief Learning Officer of Page Industries. He is among the top 35 Young HR Leaders of 2022 of TAY management. He is among the top 100 Global HR Influencers in 2022. He started in the software industry but later realized that he wanted to get into the HR industry.

There are a lot of people in the world who don’t even have access to clean water. Most of us don’t realize this, but we have a lot of opportunities that many people don’t have, and yet we take these opportunities for granted. We can help other people get the same opportunities as we have so that we can solve numerous problems of the world collectively. Today we have Taha with us to tell us how he is doing just that. About Taha Bawa He is the Co-Founder of Goodwall. He is on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. He is a member of the Global Leadership Council and the Forbes Council. He has done his graduation from the UK.

In today's world, where change is happening at an unprecedented pace and uncertainty is the only constant, understanding the challenges that humanity faces is more important than ever. In a recent podcast and video show called "The Brand Called You," host Frits Bussemaker sat down with Rajinder Jhol, author of the philosophical dialogue novel "Shine," to discuss the book's exploration of difficult topics such as ethics, morality, and disinformation, using a religious allegory of good and evil. Jhol delves into the power of temptation, the value of personal integrity, and the social commentary on the state of the world. Rajinder Jhol was born in Singapore and now resides in Switzerland.  As a digital native, he has worked in various technology start-ups and supported nations to transition to genuine democracy since 2009. His journey through international diplomacy, governance systems, and democratic development, led him to himself.  He has now turned to the citizen to establish an equal society after working with international organizations such as UNESCO, governmental institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society, and academia. He has written several books: Understanding France and the Challenges of the yellow vests The latest is SHINE

The video is an interview with Tony Uttley, President and Chief Operating Officer of Quantinuum. He discusses his career trajectory and how he became interested in quantum computing. Uttley mentions several inflection points that shaped his career, including watching the movie "The Right Stuff" as a child and deciding he wanted to be an astronaut. He also talks about his time at Honeywell, where he led marketing and strategy for the company's Automation and Control Solutions division and worked with scientists on quantum computing. Uttley believes that there will be multiple technologies that continue to evolve in quantum computing, and that trapped ion technology has properties that make it superior to other technologies. He also discusses the importance of superposition and entanglement in quantum computing. 00:20- About Tony Uttley Tony founded Honeywell Quantum Solutions and served as President.  In November 2021, he oversaw the combination of HQS and Cambridge Quantum Computing to form Quantinuum, the world's largest integrated quantum computing company where he currently serves as President and Chief Operating Officer. Previously, Tony was VP, and GM for Honeywell Residential Home Comfort Business. Prior to Honeywell, he was a Principal at Boston Consulting Group (BCG).  For 10 years prior to BCG, he held management and engineering positions with NASA at Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas. Tony earned an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, and a B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota.

For 27 years, Lara Bezerra has lived an executive life in the pharma industry. 20 years as an expat in 7 countries, America, Europe, and Asia. Working in several areas and positions, she knew the best results are achieved through a healthy workspace and people living their purpose through their jobs. 01:47- About Lara Bezerra and her journey. Lara is a mother and a wife who had positions as President, Managing Director in different Multinationals in 7 countries and three continents for 27 years. She was the first female to assume the Executive Presidency of a Bayer affiliate in Latin America, and the first woman elected as chairperson of Cavenal, the German chamber of commerce in Venezuela. She has a very peculiar leadership style, bringing all organizations that she led to higher top ratings of engagement scores. She has delivered more than simple financial results. She transformed organizations because she believes in the people she works with.

Daisy Wright, Founder, and Chief Encouragement Officer at The Wright Career Solution. Executives, managers, and professionals hire me to help them stand out from their competitors and attract the right job or career opportunity.    00:35- About Daisy Wright and her journey. Daisy Wright is a Certified Career Management Coach and Chief Encouragement Officer at The Wright Career Solution, where she helps executives, managers and mid-career professionals tell their career stories and get hired faster.  She is the author of two books, including the highly acclaimed No Canadian Experience, Eh? A career success guide for new immigrants. As an ICF Associate Certified Coach, Certified Career Development Practitioner, Certified Career Management, and Executive Leadership Development Coach, her coaching process incites awareness, inspires change, ‎and enables clients to gain clarity, and articulates their success stories through their career marketing documents and during interviews. Specializing in career coaching, resume development, and mock interviews, she also creates and delivers workshops to diverse audiences.

With technologies like the metaverse, virtual experiences have become a key feature for several organizations to provide incredible experiences to people. In today's episode, we discuss how can virtual and in-person experiences be sued to provide immersive learning to people for the larger social good. [00:32] - About Matthew Farmer Matthew is the founder and managing director of Emerging World.  The organization focuses on providing experience to large global organizations that enable their people to use their skills to support um other organizations usually in different parts of the world that address particular areas of social or environmental concern.

A smile is said to be the most beautiful accessory. However, several kinds of dental challenges hamper the confidence that comes with a smile. Regular consultation with dentists is always recommended for the overall health of teeth. In today’s episode, we discuss how dental challenges impact not just our teeth, but our entire body. Tune in now to get some educational information about teeth and their connection with our bodies. [00:35] - About Dr. Sanghmitra Dasgupta Dr. Dasgupta is the director of CORE, which is for dental face and hair care. She specializes in oral and maxillofacial surgery, implants, cosmetic dentistry, and laser dentistry.  She is also a globally renowned surgeon and probably the only bioengineer in India who uses Dentistry to solve major structural and health issues.

Today, we embark on a captivating journey guided by the insightful words of Salvatore Babones, an associate professor at the esteemed University of Sydney. With his remarkable reputation as a recognized and respected commentator, Salvatore takes center stage, shedding light on leadership lessons and unraveling the complex tapestry of India's political and economic landscape. Join us as we delve into his profound perspectives, traversing the realms of international affairs, economic growth, agricultural reform, and the intricate dance between India, China, and Pakistan.  00:35- About Salvatore Babones Salvatore Babones is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney. He is the Director of the China and Free Societies program at the Centre for Independent Studies.