PODCAST · education
Brightness Unleashed
by Hariharan & Narendren
All about fueling personal development, how to overcome life's obstacles when you're trying to pursue your goals, and hearing key advice related to university and productivity in today's dynamic world.
Episodes
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Olivier Vojetta (Strategist at The Being Group, writer and presenter) - Qualities behind great problem solvers, The art of storytelling, How to create a ‘winning’ strategy, Learning in organisations
Our latest episode features a man who wears many hats; strategist, writer, public speaker…. the list goes on - We are talking about Olivier Vojetta. Olivier is currently a Strategist at the The Being Group, actively writes and publishes his work (Has published 7 books) and has previous…
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Maxime Chaury (Co-founder of Upworth, Forbes 30 Under 30) - Financial literacy is for life, why international experience matters, generalists vs specialists, 5 qualities common across high performers
Being a founder is one thing, but to be recognised in Forbes 30 under 30 is truly remarkable! We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Maxime Chaury, a trailblazer in the world of finance and technology. Maxime is a co-founder at Upworth, a platform revolutionising our relationship with...
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Benjamin Bargetzi (Top Leadership Voice on LinkedIn, ex-Google and ex-Amazon) - Master emotional intelligence, habits of high-performers, don't fall for dopamine kicks, embrace authenticity
We take a journey into the depths of neuroscientific research coupled with the importance of workforce transformation where every individual can thrive for the long term. Meet Benjamin Bargetzi. He is on a mission to explore the intricacies and beauty of the mind, how anyone has the ability to...
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George Karaan (Workplace Mindfulness Facilitator) - Be aware of the "Popcorn Brain", techniques to access a healthy mindset for life, 7 types of rest, embrace deep work, harness daily self-reflection
Health, mindset, productivity, deep work, the list goes on! These were just some of the topics we had a fascinating conversation about with George Karaan, who is passionate about sharing health-promoting protocols to fuel better wellbeing and daily performance for everyone! While balancing his…
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May Samali (Founder and CEO of Human Leadership Lab) - 3 human leadership values pivotal for the global workforce, impact of tech on education, reinforce productive learning, top books recommended
We had an incredible time chatting with May Samali who is the Founder and CEO of Human Leadership Lab (HLL), a globally renowned company on a mission to cultivate human leadership in organisations, teams and individuals. HLL was founded by May in 2020 to help unlock one's ability to grow their...
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Sarah C Payne (Founder of Katandra Consulting, Ex-Alcon Transformation Leader) – Diving into the resilient minds of great leaders, tips to elevate your potential in 2024, reshape your growth mindset
It was a pleasure to chat with Sarah who is the founder of Katandra Consulting and previously worked as a Chief Financial Officer and SAP Program Leader at Alcon, which is a pharmaceutical organisation focused on eye care products. Our riveting discussion infused a mixture of important topics on...
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Alexis Zahner (Co Director and Founder of Human Leaders) - Creating a human-centric workforce, the elements of a healthy relationship, becoming a productive leader, boost your inner-confidence
Recently I sat down with Alexis who is the Co Director and Founder of Human Leaders which is a platform that strives to help organisations, teams and leaders build the skills and behaviours they need to create healthy, effective and impactful work environments! We had an insightful conversation…
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Mackenzie Thompson (Founder of Grad Jobs) - Quitting corporate job to help others, red flags to fix for your next interview, navigate the right career for you, reach your peak performance
We interviewed Mackenzie who is a true hero when it comes to helping motivated job-seekers build skills in resume writing, company research and interviewing skills. He is the founder of Grad Jobs that is on a mission to make a career dream into reality! Mackenzie has a breadth of experience from...
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Vinamra Gulati (2023 Co-President of UNSW Business Society) - Build your leadership potential, ace your next interview, benefits of working in professional services, a crucial lesson from a footballer
We interviewed Vin who was the 2022/2023 co-president of the UNSW Business Society. Vin is a highly driven and committed student who has always advocated student initiatives to enable an amazing university experience for all. Vin shared his wisdom on how anyone can maximise their leadership...
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Varun Amin (Operations Associate at Unpac) - Productivity routine to stay on top, effective problem solving, impact of sustainability on one's career, why diversify your experiences, life lessons
We interviewed Varun Amin who has built an incredible portfolio of skills ranging from data analysis, business consulting, marketing and photography! Varun has gained many experiential benefits that have been pivotal towards his personal and professional development from his active contribution…
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Ryan Van (Fellow Admissions Manager at Earlywork) - Disciplined pursuit of staying focused, blueprint to achieving 10,000 followers at Earlywork, power of mental models, prioritising a healthy balance
We interviewed Ryan Van who is a Fellow Admissions Manager at Earlywork. Ryan has actively delivered exceptional value to early stage startups to innovate and scale their business operations to the next level, and is also part of the co-creation of Australia's first success based tech sales...
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Mathew Zikpi (Startup Product Strategist at Appetiser Apps) - Transition from corporate to the startup ecosystem, ingredients of a healthy relationship, definition of success, core values for life
It was an honour to sit down with Mathew Zikpi who has built an attractive portfolio of experiences in business development, strategy, partnerships, and now recently working as a start-up product strategist at Appetiser Apps. We discussed a lot about his transition from management consulting to...
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Veronica Mason (High Performance Coach and Mentor at Techstars) - Enter the alpha state of mind, shift from law career to performance coaching, attributes of a high performer, going above and beyond
In our latest episode, Naren and I had the pleasure of having a deep conversation with Veronica who is a mentor at Techstars and is the creator of her own self MBA program at VRM performance coaching. Inspiring the next generation of leaders and building a climate of personal growth are some key...
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Damian D'souza (Project Manager at Oliver Wyman) - Productive problem solving, correct approach to constructive feedback, the power of authenticity, the relevance of an MBA, better wellbeing habits
This week, it was fascinating to hear insights from Damian D'souza who is a Manager at Oliver Wyman. He has accumulated 5 years of experience at the consulting firm and has previously worked at KPMG as a senior associate. We enjoyed diagnosing the problem solving mindset, the most important…
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Max Luker (2023 President of Global Consulting Group at UNSW) - Maximising one's leadership capabilities, key benefits of pro-bono consulting, enabling effective decision-making, life-changing advice
It was great to have an insightful chat with Max Luker who is currently the President of the Global Consulting Group at UNSW (Australia). Whilst studying his double degree in Civil Engineering and Commerce, he is working as an undergraduate consultant at E3 Advisory, and has continued to grow his...
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Jack Pittman (Founder of The Passion Effect podcast, Content Writer, Student Consultant) - Optimal approach to problem solving, life-changing feedback from internship, blog writing, recommended books
It was fantastic to talk to Jack Pittman who is a current student at UNSW and has actively been involved in a melange of opportunities such as content writing, project consulting, coaching, podcasting - all of this while still an undergraduate which is amazing! We also discussed some of his...
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Winnie Yip (Engagement Officer at University of New South Wales) - Building a future leader, student opportunities within university, overcome your fear of presenting, lessons learned from students
We interviewed Winnie Yip who is an Engagement Officer at the University of New South Wales. Winnie plays a vital role in increasing student engagement across all undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA communities, and empowering students to become the best version of themselves by curating...
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Warren Frehse (Career Growth and Transition Coach at University of Melbourne, Australia) - Behavioural traits key for career success, life lessons from leaders, the optimal way to use feedback
It was an absolute pleasure to have Warren Frehse on the podcast who is a Career Growth and Transition Coach at the University of Melbourne. Warren is excited about leveraging human capability and guiding students to identify their core purpose when finding a career that is relevant in this agile...
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Joumana Elomar (Founder and Director of Skale) - Lessons from building a startup, powerful attributes of an entrepreneur, embracing AI in website design, empowering unconventional thinking
We invested our time to talk to Joumana who is an inspiring founder of her own website design agency called Skale. It was brilliant to hear how Joumana shifted towards the entrepreneurial path, how she actually started, and how her zest for creativity has allowed Skale to deliver a significant...
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Aneri Upadhyay (Campus Engagement Consultant, Emerging Talent at KPMG Australia) - Hot recruitment tips, transferring skills from wedding planning to corporate event planning, Asian female leadership
We sat down with Aneri Upadhyay who recently finished off with KPMG Australia after a brilliant 4.5 years working in student engagement and recruitment services! It was a delight to have Aneri share her career highlights where she always has a strong focus on cultivating workplace diversity and...
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Chloe Yoo (Operations Analyst at Lawpath, Content Creator) - Communicating the importance of digital transformation, courage is key to success, leadership lessons being President of university society
We interviewed Choe Yoo who is currently an Operations Analyst at Lawpath, and recently launched her YouTube channel (iamkozzie). It was amazing to hear about her journey at Bond University, the transition she made into digital transformation, and her key recommendations when it comes to fueling...
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Kailash Sarma (TEDx Speaker, Cofounder of Academy of Speakers, Cadet at UBS) – Optimise your mindset, become a leader in public speaking, life-changing books to read now, entrepreneurial spirit
At only 20 years old, Kailash has built a remarkable brand that showcases his passion for learning, willingness to make positive change, and his hustle to help others elevate their personal development. A lot was discussed about how Kailash manages his day-to-day commitments, what’s it like being…
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Prashan Karunaratne (Course Director of Bachelor of Commerce at Macquarie University) - Increasing your portfolio of knowledge in uni, rewarding skills of an inspiring mentor, cultural adaptation
This episode unleashed a lot of insights into the student experience of choosing degrees, how to sustain valuable mentorship that drives student engagement, the importance of developing agility and empathy as part of our skillset, and a lot about how young teachers in schools and universities can...
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Franz Phillip Siasat (Co-Founder and CEO of ZOLO) - Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset Built for Success
Today, we spoke to Franz Phillip Siasat who is the Co-founder and CEO of ZOLO, a tech recycling startup that aims to empower businesses to drive their environmental and social impact footprint by doing good with old tech. We explore how he switched from a corporate career to building his own...
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Stop Underestimating Self-Belief: How We Can Use This For Individual Momentum
The spark of self-belief can really drive our individual momentum, however many people don't stick to this due to external distractions and intrusion of thoughts that create self-doubt. Naren and I dive into this topic further by looking at how self-affirmation bias being put into practice can…
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Transforming Delays Into Action - Overcoming The Enemy Of Procrastination
Why do we engage in laziness? What can we do to overcome this in order to build efficiency in our workflow? This episode entails the enemy of procrastination, why it is part of human behaviour, and solutions we use on a daily basis where we are able to transform delays into immediate actions. Our...
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Life Lessons Everyone Should Learn and Retain (Featuring advice from Startmate Student Fellowship Program, Jay Shetty and Naval Ravikant)
Life Lessons Everyone Should Learn and Retain (Featuring advice from Startmate Student Fellowship Program, Jay Shetty and Naval Ravikant)
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Pivot Your Attention To The Present
In this episode, we discover the intrinsic value of the present, why 'today' needs to be internalised where everyone can maximise what they can get done. We cannot rewind time, however we can definitely learn from it and apply those learnings and feedback to the present. Ultimately, we discuss…
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The Ability To Adopt Self-Control
In this month's new episode, we discuss the vital habit of self-control and why it matters when making choices day-to-day. Every action we commit needs to undergo self-thought, and we must understand the purpose and potential outcome of the choices we make. Naren and I provide our insights into…
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Preparing For A Future Fuelled By Technology
In this episode we discuss the importance of growing our skillset where we must include technical skills in order to be a key differentiator among a pool of candidates. Moreover, we share our experiences and thoughts on why it is a priority for all students to spend time in expanding their...
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How To Sustain Commitment To Deliver Significant Results
In this episode we discuss strategies that help maintain commitment towards tasks that require deep attention and effort.
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2 Crucial Habits That Can Boost Personal Growth
In this episode we provide our thoughts on two crucial habits that have significantly improved our personal development. Moreover, we talk about some of the primary benefits when engaging in these habits, what mindset you should practice and the long lasting impact that can be created.
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Reinventing Productivity With Our Favourite Tool
In this episode we share our personal experiences from using one particular application and how it has changed the way we approach our commitments. It has boosted our level of productivity and has made our workflow seamless.
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The Most Powerful Request: Feedback
In this episode we explore the purpose of feedback, why many of us use it in a passive way, and how we should all take an active approach in asking our mentors/teachers/friends for advice that can be beneficial for us to learn, reflect and grow.
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Leaping Into Opportunities
In this episode we dive into the value of opportunities, why it will help boost your personal growth and being able to adopt new skills that can be vital for your future. We share our personal experiences, how we made the most out of these opportunities, and the lasting impact it has created.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
All about fueling personal development, how to overcome life's obstacles when you're trying to pursue your goals, and hearing key advice related to university and productivity in today's dynamic world.
HOSTED BY
Hariharan & Narendren
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