Voice Of Achievers

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 Twitter @voice_of_achieversOr write in directly to editor@voiceofachievers.comWe’re listening to you.Don’t forget to follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple, Google, JioSaavn, Gaana or wherever you’re listening to us!You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia,For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respecti

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 and make some interesting points about:(02:00) - The basics of diversity and inclusion in India; hiring diverse workforces to fill quotas versus making them feel heard(05:30) - Guidelines and building products/videos/websites to include blind, and deaf people – Eg. Wix as a tool embracing inclusion + advertising for diverse audiences(07:30) - Steps to make work environments inclusive- sensitization, digital sensitization, active conversations, developing & implementing policies(08:30) - Making social media profiles more

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 Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter @voice_of_achieversOr write in directly to editor@voiceofachievers.comWe’re listening to you.Don’t forget to follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple, Google, JioSaavn, Gaana or wherever you’re listening to us!You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia,For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and

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 the National Geographic Travel Book of the year and was shortlisted for the Stanford Dolman Award.As a journalist whose writing has appeared in Time magazine, Vanity Fair, The New York Times, The Guardian, etc . Born in Norfolk and raised in Yorkshire, with a brief stint in Madras, Monisha currently lives in London with her husband and two daughters. Hear her talk about:(02:45) – How travel can transform perspectives, and unravel patience and tolerance?(05:00) - Travelling books written by men, vs those written by women(06:45) – Women of

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 about:(03:00) – Women in leadership within agri-tech(07:00) – Call your CEO- a call to women in leadership positions(09:00) – PhDs and Entrepreneurship- the blurring lines and a blend(10:00) – Experiments with failure - shoestring budgets, innovation, collaboration, competition and solving real problems(13:00) – Initial excitement with startups , harsh realities and finding real applications(14:00) – Technology, biosciences and farmers(15:00) – When to persist and when to quit- PhD vs Entrepreneurship(17:30) - Career opport

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 past and has been an active champion in the UK-India ecosystem. She soon became one of the top 100 UK-India influencers in 2019. She has authored multiple (fiction and non-fiction) books including Let me Hijack Your Mind, her latest book co-authored with Alyque Padamsee published by Penguin.She teaches unlearning at FLAME University and actively mentors startups. Hear her talk about:(02:00) – A woman who plays the saxophone(04:00) – Bullying, Racism, Height-ism, Ageism faced by a woman(06:00) - What if history, culture, r

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's libraries around the country. She is the author of children's books Stage Fright and Your Body is Yours.Peppered with wonderful book recommendations, hear her talk about:(02:00) - Dealing with anxiety and self-consciousness during meetings + overcoming stage fright(06:00) – Off beat careers and social outlook towards them(08:30) – Sadness, Anger, Shame, Guilt and more being distilled in children’s books with hope and messaging + Children’s books for adults(11:00) - Dealing with anxiety and worry- a pictu

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 experience of over 20 years in research analytics and consulting & has worked with Cognizant Technologies and Ernst and Young in the past. She has co-authored multiple white papers and was recognized among the top 21 Women in India by India AI. Hear her talk about:(03.30) – Choices, confusion & clarity when finding your career path + juggling multiple responsibilities as a woman(07.00) - The gradual rise of AI, analytics, deep learning etc.  + taking career decisions when you cannot predict the future(10.30) - Women

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. After earning her PhD at the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, in molecular oncology, Ipsa did a postdoc where she transitioned to science communication by creating a book on the science of colour. She’s built a science enthusiasts community at a science writing and communication club in the past. Currently, she takes up science communication and illustration projects as a freelancer under her own brand, Ipsawonders.Hear her talk about:(03:30) - Collectively answering existential questions like who we are through scie

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 decade of experience. She received an award for International Excellence and was also invited by BBC as a Game Changer in Sports.She has made it her mission to ensure talented athletes from every sport receive the attention they deserve, regardless of gender. She is the first woman in India and probably also in the world to head a sports channel.Hear her talk about:(02:00) – Challenges of women in sports & sports journalism(04:00) – Representation, Sensitivity, and Women Entrepreneurs(07:30) – Building a team as an entrepr

Achieving deadlines while having fun with work partners, or colleagues on those boring, dreadful working weekends. Possible?We shouldn’t be working on weekends at all. But that’s an ideal world.Sometimes, you give in and deadlines or excessive work takes over.How do you actually make it interesting, or get past it, making it an event in your own right with your colleagues; your Hobbes?Or simply, alter the way you perceive the situation. Blending contemporary psychological research and flavoured with the power chemistry of Calvin and Hobbes (by Bill Watterson), this one’s a super short episode to help you get past a working weekend.Learn more about the self-determination theory and its 3 key pillars, namely:1.    Autonomy2.    Competence3.    RelatednessNote: Creative liberties taken to blend the comic strip with workplace situations. Original Music by Shane IversDrop us a note on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter @voice_of_achieversOr write in directly to editor@voiceofachievers.comWe’re listening to y

What is an entrepreneurial spirit, and is it only required for entrepreneurs?How can organizations, businesses and people stay resilient and serve their business and the nation while also nurturing innovation?Our guest Mr Ramanan Ramanathan was the first Mission Director of the Atal Innovation Mission, a part of Niti Ayog or the National Institution for Transforming India by the Government of India. The Atal Innovation mission is a flagship national innovation initiative aligned with UN SDG to drive entrepreneurship & innovation across the length and breadth of the country. He has served as the Senior Vice President of Tata Consultancy Services, prior to which he was the Managing Director, CEO and a member of the Board of Directors of CMC Ltd., a subsidiary of (TCS). He talks at length about:(03:00) – TCS and early days as mini entrepreneurs(03:50) – The 5 parameters of the entrepreneurial spirit(06:00) – Rising to your potential, confidence, EQ, Ability & Agility(08:00) –Of commitments, opportunities

What is reputation management and why is it necessary? How do you build brands and relationships & What are some common qualities of leaders/CEOs? Our guest is Siddharth Vaze is the Host of The CEO's Chair, which is a popular talk show and the founder of Bearing Strategy which partners with global organizations and CXO's for reputation management and strategic communication services. Siddharth's efforts have inspired 45000+ people and organizations combined, and he also mentors startups and social communities including the UN Global Compact Network, and Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), among others. Hear him talk about:(1:30) – Building Reputations; walk the talk versus fake personas(4:00) – Personal & Organizational brand building, and steps involved(6:00) – Collaborations, Partnerships, Trust & Credibility(8:30) – What CEO’s shouldn’t do?(10:00) – Top 3 common qualities of a CEO(12:00) – Energy, Optimism and Auras(14:30) – New kid in the class- a personal story

What does it take to become a CEO and continue thriving as in a pivotal leadership position?What happens to the role of mentors in a digital world?In the #coolcorporate series, we decode leadership, along with tenacity, building mental muscles to handle tough situations, peppered with the power of luck and leaving a legacy with our guest.Mr. Gautam Dutta is the CEO of PVR Limited and a seasoned professional with 28 years of professional experience. Under his leadership, Media Sales grew from INR 7 Cr. to INR 375 Cr. in FY 2019-2020. Mr. Dutta is also credited with launching bluO the largest bowling chain in India. Gautam started his career with door-to-door sales before moving to the advertising industry. He has worked with organizations like Lowe Lintas, & Saachi & Saachi among others. He is the recipient of the CEO with HR Orientation award at World HRD Congress in 2018, and was also, awarded CEO of the Year by ET Now Global Awards for retail excellence. Hear him talk about:(02:00) – Embracing the C

Experienced professionals, entrepreneurs, psychologists, and wellness experts answer 28 questions relevant across 2021 and 2022. This podcast is a collective of 28 nuggets of wisdom from the wonderful humans who’ve been on our show. They answer pertinent questions, share valuable perspectives, and deliver thought-provoking & slice of life experiences to cheer you up each time life bogs you down. The podcast is divided into 4 parts:(03:00) - Part 1: Of humble beginnings, the role of a college, identifying strengths, finding opportunities, and the life choice matrix. With Experiences of:Dr. Dwarika P Uniyal, (Dean, RV University, Bangalore)Aniruddh Kothari (Photographer, Netflix, Rolex et al)Aman Zaidi (Positive Psychologist) (11:30) - Part 2: On creativity, design thinking, the relevance of learning a foreign language, sustainable life choices, and successful startup and sales pitches & work readiness. With experiences of:Chaitanya Limaye (Illustrator, aka @artofchai)Ramya Sriram (Cartoonist & Writ

Can anyone become a leader? What sort of preparedness is required to embrace leadership?And when tasks become monotonous and mundane, how do you bring back enthusiasm and continue staying motivated?Our guest Vishal Gupta is an Associate Professor in Organizational Behaviour and the Chairperson of the Ashank Desai Centre for Leadership and Organisational Development at IIM Ahmedabad. Vishal has been training leaders and professionals of corporations such as Taj Group of Hotels, Ambuja Cements Limited, Pepsi, etc. His current areas of teaching and research are leadership development, mindfulness, emotional intelligence, organization development, R&D management, ethics and justice. He is the author of 2 books on leadership while his PhD thesis was ‘Leadership in Public Sector R&D Organizations’. He one of India’s 25 young HR leaders in 2013 by People Matters, and was conferred the ‘Young Scientist Award’ in the Social Sciences Category by the National Academy of Sciences India in 2016. In this podcast he

How do entrepreneurs deal with failure? How do they overcome fear?Why entrepreneurship isn’t always about passion turning profession?And why must entrepreneurs be aware of their physical and mental capabilities?Our guest Chaitanya Purandare has been an entrepreneur for over 25 years and has dealt with success as he has with failure across businesses. He started as Managing Director at Stem One Biological and closely witnessed a downfall of a 25 crore company going down to zero. He now heads Ferro Build Design Systems working towards innovative construction technologies as a Chief Strategist. In this podcast he breaks the glorious image of entrepreneurship and drops truth bombs as he talks about:(02:10) – Hard entrepreneurship facts(05:30) - What if entrepreneurs don’t have a plan b(06:15) – The human contribution and why having devil’s advocates can help(07:30) – Why passion alone isn’t enough and why intent must precede action in business?(11:10) – Dealing with self-doubt and fear as entrepreneurs(12:30) – F

A new workplace brings with it multiple emotions. While you’re excited about what lies ahead and the opportunities that might unfold, there’s always a sense of doubt, "What if I get lost?" or "How do I find my fit, my people?"In this short little episode, through the tale of Hansel & Gretel and through research & personal experience, we're dropping the breadcrumbs that might help you settle into a new workplace better and eventually find your workplace family.The 5 little steps, simple yet effective to make yourself comfortable in a new workplace setting. Original Music by Joseph Mc DadeDrop us a note on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter @voice_of_achieversOr write in directly to editor@voiceofachievers.comWe’re listening to you.Don’t forget to follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple, Google, JioSaavn, Gaana or wherever you’re listening to us!You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia,For partnerships/queries send you can send

What is purpose-based branding?How do you crack a deal with tough clients?What are the selling strategies and tips to help you put your foot in the door?Our guest Mr Manish Advani is a renowned Corporate Trainer, Public Speaker and comes with an experience of working with Microsoft Canada, Jaguar, Mahindra SSG, Schindler and more across India, USA, Canada and the Middle East. Currently, he’s the founder at Mimo Potentio, and helps individuals hone their storytelling and leadership skills. Hear him talk about:(2:10) - Securing meetings with tough clients- the first step to sales(3:45) - The golden rule of sales + Customization(5:30) – The push & pull strategies of selling(8:30) – Storytelling for selling(9:30) – Selling Strategies for 2 different situations(13:00) – Selling in a market that has bigger players and getting your foot in the door(15:30) – Why never jump to sales directly? + Cracking the first conversation for sales(16:30) – Warming up during sales + The MICA cafeteria story(18:00) – Selling Pe

How do founders prepare for their startup pitch?How is AI transforming the world and what are the career opportunities for young people in AI & Technology?Pitching to investors, finding the right city for your startup, women in technology, careers in AI and lots more on this podcast.Our guest is Rimjhim Ray, the Co-founder at Spotle.ai, India’s largest AI-powered career platform for millennials. She is a serial entrepreneur based out of Kolkata and is also an executive director and investor at social impact edtech startup Wise Owl Learning and the co-founder of a digital advisory firm called Unmarketeer. From computer science to MBA to AI and edtech to turing investor, Rimjhim talks to us about:(4:30) - The first Startup Pitch + Relevance of relationship capital in startup pitches(6:00) - Relationships, Trust, Understanding the problem you’re solving and Building Your Startup Story(7:30) - Past records & startup pitches, relationship building and understanding that investors invest in YOU(9:30) - 4 th