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Football is probably the most loved game of the world but India has not done very well in it. Cricket has been the dominant sport in India due to which other sports are often overlooked and even discouraged. We have to learn what goes right in the sport of cricket and try to implement those things in other sports to grow them in our country. Today we talk to Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran about the roadmap of Indian Football and where it stands globally right now. 00:33- About Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran is the Secretary General of the All India Football Federation. He is the Author of Back to the Roots. He is a successful sports management professional, with a proven track record in football administration.

Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga founded Omni Talk in 2017 and have quickly turned it into one of the fastest-growing blogs in retail. Combined they have roughly 40 years of experience in retail and marketing. 00:30- About Christopher Walton and his journey. Chris Walton is an accomplished Senior Executive and one of the leading omnichannel experts in the world, with nearly 20 years of success within the retail and retail technology industries. He has high-level executive experience and is well-versed across nearly every discipline within retail, including merchandising, store operations, inventory management, product design, forecasting, e-commerce, pricing and promotions, product development, and store design and architecture. Chris began his career at Gap, Inc. and holds a BA in Economics and History from Stanford University, and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.

Wendie Veloz is a catalyst for change and a promoter of big ideas. She uses her superpowers to help everyday people do extraordinary things to make the world a better place. 00:33- About Wendie Veloz and her journey. I am the founder of Wendie Veloz Enterprises- a boutique social impact consulting firm. I also founded Wellness Grind, an online community that helps people identify their wellness needs and define their unique wellness recipes. I have over 15 years of experience in Public Health and prevention working with individuals and local, state, and federal government agencies. I contribute my efforts and energies to organizations that are committed to innovation and social impact. I translate my passions into professional endeavors to make a lasting impact as a leader on a global scale.

It is one of the core motives of any business to increase the shareholder’s wealth which creates a lot of negative impacts on the environment and a lot of inequalities. There is no fundamental set of rules the companies can follow to become more responsible which makes it harder for them to consider the impact of their decisions on the environment. Today we talk to Prerna to understand what ESG is and how companies incorporate it to become better. 00:30- About Prerna Wadikar Prerna Wadikar is an ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Expert. She is the First Indian board member of the Central British Fund for World Jewish Relief. Prerna is the Founder of Oxford India Business Conclave. She has pioneered institutional ESG (Environmental Social & Governance) education in India. She has been recognized, awarded, and felicitated several times.

The video features Pooja Goyal, co-founder and COO of Avishkaar, a platform that supports children in learning next-gen tech skills such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and coding. Pooja is a recipient of the Women Transforming India award and invests in women-led companies through the SheEO club. She has been an entrepreneur for a significant part of her life, and her last startup, Intellitots, was acquired by Clay. Pooja has also worked with large companies such as Plaque Paam and Adobe. She has two daughters and reflects on her journey, which she divides into two parts: the first decade and a half was about seeking freedom, and the last decade was about finding balance. Avishkaar aims to help children learn technology skills, develop design thinking, and solve real-world problems. 00:33- About Pooja Goyal Pooja Goyal is the Co-founder and COO, of Avishkaar, a platform to support children learn next-gen tech skills like Robotics, AI, IoT, and Coding. She is a recipient of the ‘Women Transforming India’ award by the Govt of India and the UN. She has been named in the top 100 disruptive start-ups to watch out for worldwide by Analytics India. She invests in women-led companies and supports women founders through the SheEO club. She is also one of the founders of Plaksha University.

A workplace defines a major chunk of our lives as we spend hours, days, weeks, months, and years working with teams to reach organizational goals. Hence, the problems that we encounter at the workplace need to be addressed to be able to deliver the best performances. In today’s episode, we talk about the importance of changes in the workplace when needed and how can coaching be employed to tackle several such issues. [00:31] - About Prina Shah Prina is an organizational culture optimization consultant. She is the founder of The Ways to Change the Workplace Movement. She is also the Chief Executive Officer of Prina Shah Consulting.

There are numerous degrees and courses we take to constantly upgrade our hard skillet in order to accomplish our goals and strive for career success. What we often tend to ignore is the importance of soft skills which need to be learned, practised, and cultivated. In today’s episode, we discuss the importance and power of empathy and how it can lead to better workplace results. [00:33] - About Ajit Dodani Ajit is the founder of EmpathifyU and is an empathy strategist. Ajit has extensively worked in handling the finances of top organizations.

You know how to speak, but do you know how to apply Your Voice as your most powerful business tool? Your style of communication ensures your next promotion, clinches the next deal OR prevents you from reaching the top. Often you only need to discover what is holding you back. 00:39- About Mariette Richardson and her journey. Mariette Richardson is an international performance coach, concentrating on the improvement of public speaking resulting in the delivery of top-class presentations for winning over the audience and closing deals. Qualified to Bachelor’s degree level with extensive experience in the media industry, she offers professional coaching for any speaking role. Since she has presented on television herself, she is well versed in camera and microphone techniques which is a most sought-after skill in online communication. She comes from a family knowledgeable in voice production and drama techniques, (her father was the President of his Toastmasters Club and her aunt owned her voice training studio).

Rajesh Nath joined the Indian office of The German Engineering Federation (VDMA) as General Manager in 1999. He is currently heading the organization as Managing Director. Germany is known globally for its engineering technology and is a very strong partner to India in the mining machinery sector. 00:39- About Rajesh Nath and his journey. Mr Rajesh Nath has more than 29 years of experience working in various industries in Germany and India. He has been accorded the “Cross of the Order of Merit” – the highest civilian award from the German President, for promoting Indo-German Trade-in Engineering Sector. Since 2008, he is heading VDMA India as Managing Director. Mr Nath started his professional career in Germany with Rheinische Kalksteinwerke, Wülfrath where he worked from 1991 – 1993. He then joined KHD Humboldt Wedag, Koeln in the Environmental Technology Division and worked there from 1993 till 1997.

An organisation can only thrive when the team feels included, heard, and respected. Diversity brings empathy and either soft skills to the table, which are equally critical for any successful task. In today’s episode, we discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion in detail. [00:32] - About Bernadette Smith Bernadette is the Chief Executive Officer of the Equality Institute. She is an author of a book titled, “Inclusive 360: Proven Solutions for an Equitable Organisation.” She has also written four other books. She decided to start a business specializing in planning weddings for the LGBTQ community, with a goal to really be their advocate and to help them feel safe when navigating a traditional industry. After retiring as a wedding planner, Bernadette focuses on diversity, equality, and inclusion.