The Guiding Voice
Naveen Samala & Friends
The Guiding Voice – Empowering Millions, One Conversation at a TimeAsia’s Best Podcast Awardee 2024 (Education Category) & Winner of the CSI Corporate Excellence Award in 2025. Ranked in the Global Top 2.5%.The Guiding Voice (TGV) sparks conversations that simplify success and amplify human potential. We bring the world’s most inspiring leaders, innovators, creators, and changemakers together to share practical wisdom that transforms lives and careers.Our mission is bold and clear: to impact millions globally and help create a world driven by knowledge, empathy, and purpose.TGV has been a proud finalist in• HT Smartcast Podmasters Awards 2024• Hubhopper Awards 2022 & 2024Weekly Episodes That Inspire ActionWe publish 1 high‑impact episode every week(Starting March 2026):Transformation ThursdaysPersonality development • Self-help • Leadership • Soft skills • Well-being • Technology trends • Digital transformation • Entrepreneurship • Future of workAt times, we also release powerful weekend specials exploring themes such as:LGBTQ+ support • Sex education • Sanatan culture • Psychedelics • Neurodiversity • ADHD • Body shaming • Infertility • Bold social conversationsEach episode blends entertainment and enlightenment—with rapid-fire questions that delight and a trivia segment that enriches.Global Voices. Timeless Wisdom.Our guests come from every corner of the world, spanning diverse domains and generations.From a 9-year-old world’s youngest storyteller to a 91-year-old novelist, screenwriter, and wordsmith, every voice brings a unique life journey and powerful insights.Grab a copy of our founder and Chief Host Naveen Samala’s latest book, “69 Naked Truths.”Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/69NTAMZNFlipkart: https://tinyurl.com/69NTFPKTThe Guiding Voice – In PrintOur remarkable journey and insights from 22 thought leaders are captured in our coffee table book:TGV Inspiring Lives – Volume 1https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXjTGV Inspiring Lives – Volume 2https://amzn.in/d/4yvi7TUThe World’s Only Hexalingual PodcastAvailable in English, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati & HindiOver 1150+ episodes featuring 1000+ global speakers.Listen in your language:Telugu: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fCfHwoFIiehHJSPcgoX4IHindi: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wyLNGG0tsHucmhRauh4o3Kannada: https://open.spotify.com/show/1u5NG4fWh6ONx0iwK8ASQKMarathi: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ALOHyCSlYTlyRshMFVGDSGujarati: https://open.spotify.com/show/64xdL9hR9Ncq4C03covw0xAlso Tune into Naveen’s TEDx talk “Persistence of 1,610 Days and Beyond” highlights his journey of unwavering consistency and the life-changing power of small, persistent steps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOVImd72HRQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 4, 2020 • 23min
STARTUP Journey, PASSION for mentoring & how an executive MBA helped in his career | Vikram Yedavelli | TGV Episode #4
In this episode #4, the hosts Naveen Samala & Sudhakar Nagandla have interacted with guest Vikram Yedavelli (Startup founder based out of Hyderabad, India )Vikram is an IIMC Alumnus, Co-Founder of Hatch & Mark Company https://www.hatchmark.in/CPO(Chief Product Officer) – MYNYFY (Online To Offline - O2O Platform) http://www.mynyfy.comGet to know from Vikram on following:- 14 years of corporate Journey- How Executive MBA from IIM helped in his career?- How start a company on your own?- Mentorship experience as a Career Development Facilitator- How to deal with challenges?- How to be prepared for future?Enjoy the episode!Here is the YouTube version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/hXsk-4PL2CkDo not forget to share your suggestions or feedback at theguidingvoice4u@gmail.com or by messaging at +91 9494 587 187Follow The Guiding Voice on Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theguidingvoiceFacebook: http://facebook.com/theguidingvoice4uTwitter: http://twitter.com/guidingvoiceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguidingvoice4u/Pinterest: https://in.pinterest.com/theguidingvoice4u/pins/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOTdniz-XB0XRWaBz5-yrqA?view_as=subscriber Explore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2020 • 34min
Higher Education for PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS, Career Planning & ICM Framework | Naresh Dubbudu(NIT, IIM ALMNUS) | TGV Episode #3
Hear from our our second Guest Speaker Naresh Dubbudu. Naresh is NITW & IIMB Alumnus and a Serial Entrepreneur. He is the founder CEO of Abhyaas Edu Technologies.https://abhyaas.in/aboutus/Get to know from Naresh Dubbudu on following topics:Sneak peek into his 15 years of Industry & Academic ExperienceBrand value of prestigious institutes like NIT, IIMWhat is the right time for advanced education?Higher Education Options in abroad vs IndiaICM framework for choosing careerAre Online Degrees & Certifications worthy?A MUST READ BOOK for every student…Here is the YouTube version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/epWroMJ8ofwEnjoy the episode!Do not forget to share your suggestions or feedback at theguidingvoice4u@gmail.com or by messaging at +91 9494 587 187Explore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2020 • 17min
CAREER GUIDANCE, Interview TIPS & Technology | Sriharsha Vadlamani(TECHNICAL PRODUCT MANAGER) | TGV Episode #2
In this episode#2, the hosts Naveen Samala & Sudhakar Nagandla have interacted with their very first guest SriHarsha Vadlamani. Harsha spent over 12 years in IT industry and is currently working as “Technical Product Manager” with General Electric(GE), one of the world’s most admired companies. GE is known as a factory of leaders and Harsha is one of them.As a seasoned empanelled interviewer, hear from Harsha to understand what industry expects from aspiring candidates during the interview process and how the candidates can nail down the selection process.Following Topics have been discussed in detail.Are technical skills enough for growing in the career?Which aspects of soft skills make you standout from crowd?How being flexible helps you in your role?Technology trends?Impact of COVID on jobs?Mantra of life?How to achieve Worklife balance?How to keep child in you aliveHow can you be happy?Enjoy the episode!Do not forget to share your suggestions or feedback at theguidingvoice4u@gmail.com or by messaging at +91 9494 587 187 Explore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 5, 2020 • 6min
The Guiding Voice Introduction - Our Vision, Mission & WHY statements | Hosts Naveen Samala & Sudhakar Nagandla (IT Executives)
In this introductory episode, the hosts Naveen Samala & Sudhakar Nagandla from Hyderabad, India have shared their thoughts on WHY this podcast series is being launched.The details like intended audience/listeners (Technical, Engineering & Management students and young professionals that are aspiring to grow in their careers) and on what the audience can expect in future episodes was shared with highlights like #careerguidance #coaching #mentoring #tips #careerplanning #industryleaders #latesttechnologies #startupsessions. This was the path chosen as a way of giving back to the community in building more #leaders. "At the end of the day it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished… it’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back" ~Denzel WashingtonWith various industry experts across the globe, the hosts plan to cover topics like Latest Technology Trends, Day in a life scenarios of leadership roles, Soft Skills, Mentoring, Guiding on how to shape career, How to dream BIG and achieve them and many more. In addition, interest was also shown on engaging with the audience in smaller groups to unleash the power within them through their simple, the guy next door approach. Interested audience can reach out at theguidingvoice4u@gmail.com or by messaging at +91 9494 587 187Explore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
