Voice of Achievers

Explore the dynamic evolution of co-working spaces with Prosenjit Banerjee, a seasoned Workplace Design Specialist who has contributed his expertise to renowned hubs like CoWrks and WeWork. In this episode of the Voice of Achievers Podcast, Prosenjit delves into the transformative power of designing spaces that go beyond mere functionality to make a genuine impact on individuals' lives.Episode Highlights: Co-Working Spaces EvolutionDive into co-working's transformative journey with Prosenjit ...

Thinking like a child, Happiness, Fear, Self-Awareness, Trust, Mind vs Body, Midlife crisis, Uncomfortable conversations, Rewards and Recognition, Entrepreneurs and their Egos, Modern Day Parenting, Companionship et alWe take a captivating walk through the insightful conversations of 2023 on Voice of Achievers. We've gone beyond mere topics, delving into profound concepts, peeling off their layers through the eyes of remarkable individuals enriched with life experiences.🕐 Timestamps and Highl...

Dive into the future of Human Resources with our latest video as we explore AI for Organizational Communications & People Management - is it a boon or a bane? In this thoughtful conversation, we speak with Gautam Ghosh, an Independent HR Consultant recognized as the #1 HR influencer by SHRM India in 2015. With a rich background in lead HR positions at major organizations, including Deloitte and Dell, Ghosh shares his perspective on the evolving landscape of HR in a tech-powered world...

In this episode of our Wonderwomen Series, we explore the intersection of creative pursuits, technology, cultural understanding in workplaces, women, prioritization, and self-care in the workplace. Maria Goretti Warsi is not just a celebrity chef, television presenter, author, and actor – she's a powerhouse of talent and innovation. Her journey from the glamour of the entertainment industry to the world of delectable dishes and literary excellence is a testament to her multifaceted perso...

On our next People & HR series, we are speaking with Neville Postwalla, the AVP – Talent Management at Harbinger Group, who brings a wealth of experience in HR and organizational communication.Throughout this enlightening conversation, Neville shares his expertise on leveraging AI across the recruitment, talent management, and feedback cycle. As the recipient of multiple HR awards, he has spearheaded various initiatives at Harbinger, including managing Talent Acquisition, CSR, internal co...

In this special Trailblazers edition of Voice of Achievers, we have the privilege of hosting Joe Foster, the esteemed founder of Reebok, who shares his invaluable insights and experiences as an entrepreneur and people manager, scaling his shoemaking business to a 4 billion dollar company. Joe is affectionately joined by Julie Foster, the foil and the pillar in the form of a partner and companion to the enthusiastic JoeJoe has graciously shared his remarkable journey in his book, "Shoemaker," ...

Leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs may sometimes be bearers of bad news, or may have to make difficult decisions.More often than not, when communicated, difficult decisions like layoffs, paycuts, or even pausing a project with a client may evoke instant emotional reactions.Or worse, leave lasting scars, or affect relationships.In this short episode, we talk about communicating difficult decisions clearly, effectively yet, gracefully!Dialogue & Image courtesy: The Lion King, DisneyMusic ...

How do you validate a hypothesis and how deep should your market research be when stepping into a business?We’re talking sustainable entrepreneurship, corporate leaders turning entrepreneurs at the peak of their leadership careers, younger vs more seasoned founders, the relevance of market research, validating problem statements and working capital, and more in this episode.Our guest is Disha Shah who comes with 15 + years of a track record in leadership & business development across indu...

How do CXOs handle and manage conflicts?How can younger leaders deal with more experienced team members or vice versa?In the next part of the conversation with Advait we are reading between the lines and observing nuances behavioural and attitude changes within leaders, managers and CXOs as designations change and roles & responsibilities evolve a notch higher.Advait is the CEO, at Upohan Management Consultants, specializing in Business Strategy, HR Consulting, CXO Coaching, and Process I...

How do you effectively manage company goals with people goals?Setting KRs and KPIs ; the most important; yet the most challenging tasks for organizations each quarter.We address HR Audits and what they mean, building KRs and KPIs, Organizational Restructuring and its need, and marrying company goals with people goals.Our guest is Advait Kurlekar, CEO, at Upohan Management Consultants, specializing in Business Strategy, HR Consulting, CXO Coaching, and Process Improvement. Advait comes within ...

75% of employees report dealing with a mental health issue, yet 8 out of 10 of those employees don’t seek help due to shame and stigma. Mental health costs employers $225 billion per year in lost productivity. This is beyond a smart investment, rather, a necessary one for the future of work. We observe normalizing therapy for modern professionals & entrepreneurs from the lens of Charlie Brown, a popular (fictional) cartoon character from Peanuts (Charles Shulz).Original Mus...

Talking about self-worth often begins with weighing oneself on the physical or competitive scaleOften overlooked, but capable of making one deeply uncomfortable, self-worth and self-acceptance are key to psychological wellness.In this #Women’s History Month special episode, our guest is Vaishali Jog, a corporate professional turned health expert and fletcherism coach. After embracing motherhood, Vaishali decided to switch professions and while training her mind and body and bringing them back...

How do we fix the gap between intention and actions?What contributes to making better judgment?Our guest is Nancy Katyal a Published Author, Leadership Consultant and Lead Executive Presence Coach. Nancy is one of the leading voices in the Corporate Circle having transformed millions of leaders at various levels across geographies. She is a LIMCA Book & GUINNESS world record holder and is also a visiting professor in top B-schools like IIM & MIT University.Listen to her talk abou...

“Nothing sustains motivation better than belonging to a tribe that uplifts and serves as a sounding board. It transforms a personal quest into a shared one.”- James Clear, Atomic Habits As more and more women drive households, teams, organizations, and nations, we take a quick moment to recognize a force that they reckon with.Dive into this short and crisp episode discovering womanly bonds and dive right out to connect with your cheerleader! ...

With multiple forms of love that exist, self-love and one that brings you at peace and makes you one with yourself is perhaps the most valued one. Amidst the hectic schedules that you have , how do you make time and find the cool new hacks to enjoy the process of movement & practice SELF-LOVE. For, YOU are important! Our guest is Rashmi Ramesh, a Yogalates teacher turned Entrepreneur. She runs Yogalates with Rashmi and Yoga Guppy for kids making yoga fun and transforming li...

Why do leaders deal with fear?How should leaders approach self-reflection?How can they build the decision making muscle?Our guest is Mr Vishwas Parchure who is the founder and Chief Facilitator at Experiential Leadership Institute. He has designed and developed experiential education programs and trained senior corporate leaders, and teachers alike. With 12 years corporate experience and over 3 decades of experience in the field of education (children & adults), Vishwas brings to his faci...

Why is thinking our survival kit and how should awareness be nurtured in an over hyper world.If adults start thinking like children, what changes and how can it help them?We deep dive into doing less in a hyper world, on building childlike curiosity and community on this episode.Our guest today is Chetan Vohra, an entrepreneur, writer, cinematographer and thinker. Chetan is a cinematographer, and author of a unique book series called Sochu- a series of books for young children as much as one ...

In a world that thrives in virtual meetings and hybrid workplaces often connected globally yet remotely, often serendipitous acts of thoughtfulness and playfulness are lost.We revisit and rekindle some acts so you can build up from there making your workplace environments more thoughtful than they are!May voices be heard, and may thoughtfulness not be murdered amidst the chain of words!Music- Shane IversQuote in podcast- Kahlil GibranWe’re listening to you.Don’t forget to follow us on Spotify...

Seeds of new ideas, new thoughts, and new approaches are sown as we enter the new year.In this festive special of Voice of Achievers, we combine and blend some of the best leadership, and managerial advice from CXOs and thought leaders across industries.Dive in so you can examine and insamine some of your approaches as you step up and sow the seeds to level up as leaders, managers, CXOs, and people as you hear these stalwarts.Practical, and experiential advice packaged for you. Soak...

Rests and breaks are often confined to vacations, or Netflix and chill. Yet these activities may not necessarily help the body and the mind recharge.What does resting, pausing, and recharging really entail and how can we achieve the best out of rest?Also, how does one achieve guilt-free rests and pauses?This holiday season, let’s hold nothing back and go all in to achieve the optimum rest that we all may need.Preeti Acharya is the founder of Fitcue who practices and teaches Yoga, and Animal f...

We dive deep into discovering the art of managing goodbyes, and ending workplace relationships meaningfully.As we progress in our lives and careers, learning how to embrace farewells, and goodbyes from colleagues, vendors, best employees, or favorite managers et al. become inevitable.So, while we bid farewell to a calendar year, we discover and re-imagine the professional goodbye and the art of ending professional relationships meaningfully. Dive in and feel free to contribute with your ...

How can organizations/stratups create the perfect PR strategies?How should PR professionals approach clients, and the media?What value can modern communications professionals bring to organizations?Our guest is Mr Hemant Gaule, Co-Founder and Dean, School of Communications & Reputation (SCoRe), India’s only institute dedicated to education and research in public relations. He was a Co-founder & Director of Citizens of Accountable Governance, a team that spearheaded the national electi...

Praising & recognizing the efforts of colleagues, employees and peers is an art.This thanksgiving we dive into the art of recognizing colleagues and peers irrespective of designation and with the least expectations through the lens of researched studies.May you listen to this quick episode and act immediately.May you become the complimenter or the complemented!Words & Voice- Yashika BegwaniResearch Study References- Gallup (2006)Drop us a note on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitt...

What may be categorized as appropriate vs inappropriate behaviour at work?When should organizations think about POSH or prevention of sexual harassment policies at the workplace?How should people managers make workplaces safer & how can they deal with layoffs?On this episode of our special people & HR series we discuss psychological and physical safety, sexual harassment policies in workplaces, dealing with layoffs & more.Our guest is Ms Jahanara Pathan, founder of the J Edficatio...

How can people managers truly become allies and support their teams?How can they create psychologically safe environments that promote creativity and curiosity?On Part 2 of our interaction with James Brook, we dive deep into people managers turning mentors, pushing team members while creating safe environments and leading them towards constant progressive paths.Note: Mr James Brook, is an entrepreneur, business psychologist, and leadership coach based in the UK with 3 decades of experience in...

How should leaders deal with mistakes?How can strengths psychology be used to power teams?We decode aspects of strengths psychology for achieving peak performance, embracing vulnerability, dealing with mistakes, building and nurturing trust and more on this special episode from our mini People and HR series.Our guest Mr James Brook, an entrepreneur, business psychologist and leadership coach based in the UK with 3 decades of experience in assessment, talent and leadership development and coac...

What’s the role of emotion in HR?Can some facets of HR blend with social entrepreneurship?Finding space for emotions while making rational decisions can be challenging. Listen to some heart-warming social impact stories while we find the sweet spot between people management, social entrepreneurship, and emotions, and unlearn some facets of HR in this special episode.Our guest is Bindu Vinodhan, an ICF-certified executive coach, and an HR professional with almost 3 decades of experience in Lea...

Can courage be taught?How can people managers inculcate learning cultures?Is it harder for people to digest if women are calling the shots?On this episode of our special People & HR series, we discuss topics ranging from inclusive leadership, inculcating a learning culture, finding and transforming lenses and world views, and more.Our guest is Bindu Vinodhan, an ICF-certified executive coach, and an HR professional with almost 3 decades of experience in Learning and Development. She is th...

What can people managers do to enhance the competencies of average performing team members?How do they deal with downsizing or letting go of staff?How do people managers decide when and how employees must be rewarded or recognized for their work?We connect the dots and build a framework for competencies, rewards, failures, and more in this special episode of our mini People & HR series on Voice of Achievers.Our guest is Mr Suresh Pugalenthi, Head HR, India Operations at Wipro. With 23+ ye...

How can technology and human emotion blend to find and retain the right talent?How can one set up diverse yet close-knit teams, especially in the hybrid world of work?We continue our People and HR series with a focus on bringing in talent, and engaging and retaining them. We also cover how the understanding of various business functions shapes up people management functions on this episode.Ms Manu Saigal is the Director, General Staffing at Adecco India.With over 2 decades of experience in tu...

How do you work with people and teams that you do not know well?Can training & policy making be outsourced to team members instead of enforcing rules?As technology and AI take over various job functions, how will the role of the modern people manager evolve?On Episode 101, of our special People & HR Series at Voice of Achievers, we discuss all this and more with our guest. Mr. Yuvaraj Srivastava is the Group CHRO at MakeMyTrip which encompasses MakeMyTrip, GoIbibo and RedBus. He has s...

On episode 100 of Voice of Achievers, we continue the People & HR Series and address an integral aspect in the workplace, in business, in relationships, and in life.We talk about values, and their relevance in the workplace.Come walk with us through this super short episode as we tread the paths exploring your core values, beliefs, and your self. Words by- Yashika BegwaniOriginal music by Shane IversQuote by Charles Dickens Drop us a note on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or Twit...

How do you chart your career trajectory in a country and a culture you weren’t born in?As teams and organizations become global, how can you truly deal with differences, and build multicultural teams?We continue our People & HR series with a focus on embracing diverse teams, people from various cultures and building trust and dealing with difference within global teams.Our guest Jill Sheldekar is an intercultural practitioner and has been helping individuals and organizations develop cult...

How do you successfully explain a career break in your resume?What does it take to transition from a sector to another?How do you build wellness systems in the organization?We continue our People & HR mini series talking about facing employers after career breaks with successful explanations, transitions from one career path to another and also about building robust systems to manage employee wellness and implement systems at scale.Our guest is Hari Subramanian, an XLRI alumnus with 11+ y...

Is diplomacy important for people management?Why are conflicts and disagreements important?Dive into the world of dealing with the leader's ego, nurturing creativity in team members, and encouraging conflicts and disagreements, in our People and HR series with Mr. Harjeet Khanduja, VP, HR at Reliance Jio. Harjeet has worked with the Tata Group and Piramal in the past and has filed 3 patents in the area of HR Technology. He has won multiple awards and accolades for his contribution including t...

Can empathy and the emotional quotient be taught or learnt?What makes some conversationalists & some leaders stand out?From letting go of the ego, to difficult conversations, and dealing with difficult people, we delve into the art of people management, the art of the conversation, the heart and art of human relationships, and more in our special People and HR series.Our guest is Mr. Sanjay Jha, the Executive Director of the Dale Carnegie Training operations in India, which has a global e...

What is sentiment analysis and what do you need to know ?What does a business school not prepare you for?How can entrepreneurs, managers and organizations, maintain employee motivation?We continue covering all things people management in our special People & HR Series.Our guest today is Partha Neog, the CEO and Co-founder of Vantage Circle, an HR tech company with clients spread across Asia, North America and Australia. With over two decades of expertise in product and executive managemen...

How should people find the right organization to work with?How can people, and organizations build a culture and a brand?Aligning values with organizations, addressing workplace conflicts, bad bosses, and more on this episode as we cover digital and social HR in the first of the People & HR Series of Voice of Achievers.Our guest is Gautam Ghosh, an independent HR Consultant, specializing in employer branding, and helping organizations tell their stories by leveraging digital media. With o...

Many of us secretly wish to write a book someday.What is the process of finding an idea, writing a book and the steps to get it published?Can you manage being an author while having a full time job?We’re breaking the dreamy myths and covering the bitter sweet realities of being a published author.Our guest is Ms. Vibha Batra an author, graphic novelist, advertising consultant, poet, lyricist, translator, playwright, scriptwriter, speaker, and creative writing mentor. She has published 19 book...

What is coffee consulting & how can it be embraced as a career choice?How can you enter the coffee business as an entrepreneur?We talk about all things knowing your coffee, coffee careers, coffee startups & entrepreneurship on this episode.Our guest is Mr Abhinav Mathur, the CEO & MD of Kaapi Machines and Something’s Brewing, India’s distinguished coffee solutions companies.In his career spanning 15+ years, Abhinav has dabbled in various roles including product, marketing, an...

Mental wellness amidst chaos and the hustle culture can be elusive.How do you find calm & peace in chaos and what steps can you take to build your mental muscle and find a balance?We rediscover mental wellness & look at emotional well-being through the Tom & Jerry lens this Mental Wellness Month!Original Music credit- Henri Mancini (<5 seconds used for the situation and well within the copyright laws)Music by- Shane Ivers Drop us a note on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or ...

How can one be truly inclusive at work?What are some things we take for granted, and some things we must be mindful of when dealing with people around us and being truly inclusive to the diverse workforce?We speak to Upasana Makati, the founder of White Print, India’s first English lifestyle magazine in braille. An active Diversity and Inclusive advocate and consultant, Upasana is also an author for children trying to bring about a change in the D&I space.Hear her drop some truth bombs an...

Women and Womenly Bonds.Female Friendships and Creating your Womanly TribeWe continue the #wonderwomen series but with a shortie. Told from the lens of the Powerpuff Girls combined with a research study and peppered with personal experience.Original Powerpuff Music Score Credit to Thomas Chase and Steve Rucker (under the copyright limit (<1 sec) for usage of entertainment purposes only)Other Music Credits to Shane IversWritten, Narrated and Voiced by Yashika BegwaniDrop us a note on Instag...

Does travel really change you as a person or is it romanticised ?How do travel experiences shape personality, behaviour and impact careers?How can you make the most of travel experiences, what must you do for sure?On our #WonderWomen series, we speak to Monisha Rajesh, a serial traveller, explorer, writer, and author. She’s written Around India in 80 Trains which was named one of the top 10 books on India by The Independent. Her second book, Around the World in 80 Trains won th...

A grandmother who drives the tractor.Using PhD and postdoctoral skills for entrepreneurship.Women in agri-tech startups, and making agri-tech careers and farming cool.On the #wonderwomen series, we have Dr Renuka Karandikar, an entrepreneur, with 17 years of research experience, & countless patents. Renuka is the CEO of BioPrime Agri Solutions (providing innovative products & solutions for farmers. Renuka has led growth, partnerships, built strategies and raised funds.Hear her talk ab...

From building people ecosystems, to quality interactions, to intercultural experiences shaping entrepreneurs, to women and their unique leadership qualities, hear some unique ways to approach leadership roles with this podcast.We continue our wonder women series with Vandana Saxena Poria OBE, an entrepreneur, intercultural specialist, trainer, author, mother.Born and raised in the UK Vandana came back to India to begin her entrepreneurial journey. She has worked with Ernst & Young in the ...

Stress, Anxiety, Sadness, Worry, Grief - Can adults benefit from reading children’s books, especially as they deal with multiple emotions on a personal and professional level.How can young people, especially women deal with anxiety, psychological stress, and vulnerabilities?We continue the #wonderwomen series, with our guest Yamini Vijayan, a writer and editor based in Bangalore. She has worked as a senior editor with Pratham Books, a children's book publishing house, and also set up children...

What do women bring to the table within the realm of AI and technology?With the ever-changing dynamics of technology, how can young people prepare for the future?We continue our #wonderwomen series with Ms. Swati Jain, one of the 50 Most Influential AI Leaders in India in 2021(Analytics Magazine). Ms. Jain is the VP, Decision Analytics at EXL Service where she leads a dynamic team of data scientists and AI/ML professionals impacting several Fortune 500 organizations. She comes with a rich exp...

From science in laboratories to explaining scientific concepts as an illustrator and artist.We dive deep into the realms of science communication, science illustration, women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM fields) and more in our #wonderwomen special series.Our guest Ipsa Jain is a science illustrator and author who comes with an interesting and rare combination of being a biologist and researcher blended with visual communication and scientific storytelling skills. Afte...

How does entrepreneurship affect individuals and women in particular?Do we still tend to box certain careers with certain genders?On our Wonder Women special, we’re discussing entrepreneurship, journalism, and the sports landscape with women in the center.Our guest is Ms Kanthi Suresh the founder & editor-in-chief for Power Sportz, India’s first 24*7 digital sports channel. She has covered the Olympics in Beijing, Commonwealth Games, the Asian Games, etc., and comes with more than a decad...