The Brand Called You

In this increasingly fast world, we almost hear everyone around us complaining of a lack of motivation or energy to focus on professional or personal tasks. In today’s episode, we focus on the importance of slowing down at times and connecting the dots. We discuss the concept of energy management in detail. Tune in now, to learn the tips and tricks for analysing your energy patterns. [00:35] - About Simon Alexander Ong Simon is a personal development entrepreneur. He is a coach and a public speaker. Simon is also a best-selling author of a book titled, “Energize.”

Raam Anand works with entrepreneurs, experts and professionals in the US, India and the rest of the world, helping them overcome tricky obstacles and avoiding painful business failures so that they become extraordinary by massively increasing their business and influence in their industry 00:38- About Raam Anand and his journey. Raam Anand is a two-time bestselling author and one of the most followed and respected leadership coaches in the world. According to industry statistics and magazine reports, Raam is one of the world's leading high-performance coaches.  He built multiple businesses in North America and Asia, grossing several millions of dollars in revenue.  He has trained hundreds of thousands of CxOs, Experts, and Thought-leaders through his books, online courses, video training, and his live workshops, seminars and conferences. Raam has spent over 20 years researching, coaching, and training on business and high performance to bring you the very best strategies for improving your business, life, and well-being.

Ross Monaghan, Lecturer in Communication/Director, Graduate Employment, Arts & Education, Deakin University: Social media for industry networking 00:41- About Ross Monaghan and his journey. Ross Monaghan is a former journalist, public affairs manager, and CEO. He is now an awarding-winning communication academic at Deakin University in Melbourne. He started his working life as a reporter in regional Victoria before working in senior communication roles at BHP and Optus.  He is a former CEO of the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association.  Now an academic at Deakin University, Ross teaches, researches, and consults in the fields of communication, social media, and emergency communication.  He has worked with a range of commercial and government organizations including Victorian, NSW, and Queensland Government Departments, and the Australian Defence Force.

Any company requires good leadership teams to take their company towards prosperity and sustainability. Leadership demands have been the greatest during the times of pandemic because they had to keep the company together and functioning at its best. Finding the right man for the right job at the right time is a very crucial skill that a company can have which can save them from bankruptcy at some point. Today we have with us Robert to tell us how he and his team finds the right leader for a company at a certain time. About Robert Jordan He is the CEO of InterimExecs and an author. He is also the author of the book How They Did It. He launched the first magazine that covered online services. He works to find the right leader for a company at the right time.

A lot of people in India are still afraid to invest in the stock markets. Many who invest do not have the right knowledge to get into the markets in an informed manner. There are a lot of instruments we can invest in for our future. Today we have with us Sougata to tell us in depth about investments in general and how one can invest their personal money for a better future. About Sougata Basu He is the Founder of CashRich which is a venture-funded wealth management company. He was with Tata Steel before founding CashRich and managed over two billion in assets. He is very passionate about making people aware of the possibilities of investments and also the risks that come with them.

With the world becoming increasingly globalized, it is not just the businesses that are impacting the world at large. Literature, as a body of work, has always impacted societal standards and perspectives of the world. With translation services and increasing avenues to publish work for a larger audience, literature from across the world is being open to everyone. In today’s episode, we learn about a concept called book diplomacy. Tune in now to learn more about it. [00:32] - About Kumar Vikram Kumar is a publishing editor and author.  He is the author of “Men’s Lib and Other Literary, Cultural, and Personal Essays.”  He is also the co-author of a book on Selected Poems of TS Eliot.  He is a senior editor with the National Book Trust of India.

The pandemic fostered the growing trend of OTT platforms for the entertainment of consumers. This led to increased career opportunities in the field of entertainment for both the crew and the cast. In today’s episode, we discuss the trend of local language content and the overall prospective growth and challenges of OTT platforms.  [00:33] - About Ravikant Sabnavis Ravi is the Chief Executive Officer of Arha Media and Broadcasting.  He was earlier with Clove Dental and Star Pravah and other companies.  He is also a startup mentor. 

Emery Rubagenga is the founder and CEO of Ishango Consulting Limited. He has also received the highest Junior Chamber International (JCI) honor as the only JCI Senator (a unique tribute paid to an individual for dedication and outstanding service on the national level).   00:40- About Emery Rubagenga and his journey. Emery Rubagenga is a Rwandan businessman, passionate about Africa’s development in all aspects and driven by a sincere desire and commitment to make a difference in Africa’s quest for self-sufficiency in this generation.  Before founding Ishango Consulting, he had been CEO of ROKA, one of the largest mining companies in Rwanda and has mentored several young Rwandans to become successful entrepreneurs through his work as the first vice president of the Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs of the Rwanda Private Sector Federation.  Mr Rubagenga is also the founding member of the regional chapter of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) – Africa Great Lakes and has in that regard spearheaded various international events promoting foreign investments in East Africa and has facilitated this region’s visibility within YPO membership in London, Hong Kong, Dubai, Paris, and Toronto, Washington-DC. He is currently serving on the International Board of Directors of YPO, the premier global leadership organization of chief executives, the organization empowers 30,000 members in 143+ countries, employing 22 million people and generating USD 9 trillion. 

Jeanice Cummings is a published poetess, CEO and Founder of U-win Working with Me LLC. With more than thirty years of experience helping women in her multidimensional capacity as a Domestic Violence Expert, Holistic Health, Employee Burnout Coaching, Paralegal, and Personal Development Trainer.   00:33- About Jeanice Cummings and her journey. I am a down-to-earth encourager and leader who loves to equip women to choose a life that is free of pain, control, and fear.  I have been told by my clients that I instil belief in them to move forward and my mission is to lead clients from brokenness to wholeness. I am a Certified Relationship Transition Coach, Trainer and Speaker who specialises in working with female professionals transitioning from unhealthy relationships, divorced, or widowed. I have helped organizations, judicial systems, community health, and non-profit organizations who work with women to have a sense of empathy and a non-judgmental approach to understanding the challenges that women face from traumatic life experiences and the loss of relationships that they cherished.  I help to create a holistic approach that factors in the impact on the children and how to support these women to build new lives and families.

Post-COVID and with ever-increasing environmental issues, the world is increasingly becoming conscious of their lifestyle choices. They are adopting a nutritional lifestyle while trying to contribute to making their choices eco-friendly. In today’s episode, we discussed millets, their nutritional and environmental benefits. 2023 is the International Year of Millets. Governments across the world are working to raise awareness and provide encouragement to grow and consume this power-packed food.  [00:36] - About Sharmila Jain-Oswal  Sharmila  Jain is the founder of Gudmom by 1Organic, which is an organic food and millet brand. She is spearheading the India Millet Mission, and has been called the millet Woman of India. Sharmila has been recognised, awarded and felicitated several times.