Best Vinay Kumar Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 135: Samuel H Kim of Center for Asia Leadership 54:42

1d ago54:42

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On today’s episode, meet Samuel H Kim, Founding President of the Center for Asia Leadership Initiatives (CALI), whose early work in diplomacy, international development, social entrepreneurship and research led him to start an organization that is today helping key leaders in multiple spheres in Asia build robust frameworks, devise effective polici…

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The Evolution of Leadership Excellence with Insight from Vinay Kumar 55:05

25d ago55:05

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Have you ever witnessed an engineer morph into a seasoned executive coach and leadership development thought leader, steering leaders towards self-mastery and organizational influence? Vinay Kumar does just that, and he joins us to unravel the journey from personal evolution to leadership excellence. As we reminisce about our shared history at the …

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Ep 134: IAF Chair, Gerardo de Luzenberger on Future of Facilitation 47:21

15d ago47:21

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A passionate and pragmatic facilitator and trainer with a dynamic personality, a great sense of humour and the warmth of real humanity – that’s Gerardo de Luzenberger, our guest on today’s episode, in a nutshell. This Certified Professional Facilitator | Master is the current Global Chair of IAF (International Association of Facilitators) – before …

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Ep 133: Power of Advanced Facilitation with Rosanna von Sacken 43:08

30d ago43:08

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She has been working with groups, organizations and communities in strategic group process facilitation and coaching in the public, private and non-profit sectors, as well as some First Nations communities for 25+ years. She is a Master Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF|M) with the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) and was on th…

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The Journey of Self-Mastery: Dan Blackburn on Building Resilience and Leading with Presence 57:39

1M ago57:39

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Have you ever felt like you're just surviving in your leadership role instead of truly leading? I sat down with executive coach Dan Blackburn, who through his new book "Lost and Found, A Journey of Self-Mastery" champions the art of self-leadership as a beacon for executives seeking to foster empowering cultures within their organizations. Together…

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Ep 132: Award-winning Wildlife Conservationist, Sanjay Gubbi of Holematthi 58:26

2M ago58:26

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Meet the award-winning wildlife biologist and conservationist, Sanjay Gubbi who works extensively on the conservation of large carnivores like tigers and leopards, proposing conservation policies for their protection, and minimizing human-wildlife conflict. The PhD holder in Leopard Ecology and Conservation has won the Whitley Award (Green Oscars) …

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Harnessing Self-Leadership: The Key to Executive Success, Influence and Resilience with Anatoly Yakorev 56:34

2M ago56:34

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Unlock the door to leading with innovation and influence as Anatoly Yakorev joins me, in a thought-provoking exploration of self-leadership for executives. This episode promises to equip you with the tools to reset your nervous system and supercharge your focus, creativity, and self-confidence. We delve into the Resilient Leader Method that’s shaki…

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Ep 131: ‘Ironman’ Kapil Arora on Fitness & Sports Entrepreneurship 40:02

2M ago40:02

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An incredible journey from working 21 years as a corporate honcho to becoming a sports and fitness entrepreneur – that’s the story of ‘Ironman’ Kapil Arora, a fitness expert, a best-selling author, TEDx Speaker and a successful corporate leader, who holds several marathon titles, including the ‘Gold Tata Mumbai Marathon’ winner, a ‘Limca Book Natio…

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Visionary Insights: Fostering a Human-Centric Culture in the Face of Relentless Change with Ryan McShane 1:04:05

2M ago1:04:05

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I recently sat down with Ryan McShane, founder and president at HR Evolution, and what unfolded was a profound exploration of leadership in an era of relentless change. Ryan's story—from an eager graduate to a visionary leader—reflects a universal journey of self-discovery and mastery. Together, we shed light on the human capacity to adapt and flou…

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Ep 130: Rigzin Lachic on Sustainability in Business 45:44

2M ago45:44

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At the height of the excitement for the 2nd edition of #TheLastRun ‘Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon’ in Ladakh happening this February 20, to increase awareness on the impact of global warming, we bring you this very special episode where Vinay digs deep into what sustainability in business means and looks like, in conversation with the award-winning …

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Transformative Journeys in Executive Mentorship with Missy Chicre 1:00:16

3M ago1:00:16

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Imagine the impact that a dedicated mentor can have on an executive's journey to leadership excellence. This is the very ethos that Missy Chicre and her company, Menttium, bring to life through their mission. Our engaging conversation focuses on the transformative nature of mentoring in the professional realm. With a career spanning from change man…

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Ep 129: Ben Renshaw on How to Be a CEO 44:16

3M ago44:16

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This exciting episode, meet Ben Renshaw, considered one of today’s foremost leadership thinkers, whose innovative work with leading organisations, senior executives and entrepreneurs has brought him international acclaim. Ben writes about how to lead and be successful in today’s volatile world and is the author of 11 popular books, including How to…

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Mastering the Art of Leadership: Bob Anderson on Self-Authorship and Cultural Transformation 1:03:50

3M ago1:03:50

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Unlock the transformative power of leadership with Bob Anderson, one of the most important thought leaders in leadership development over the past 25 years.. During this conversation Bob and I journey into the heart of what it means to lead with resilience and self-mastery. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for executives seeking to navi…

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Ep 128: Dhruv Joshi of Cloud Physician on Remote ICU Management 42:38

4M ago42:38

42:38

A very exciting year 2024 to you! Welcome back to Shiny Happy People podcast and here’s kick-starting the new year with a first – our guest today is the first ever medical doctor to come on our podcast yet, who combines his medical brilliance with an entrepreneurial grit to bring to India, one of the most exciting offerings in healthcare in recent …

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The Resilient Leader Method - a process that instantly unlocks resilient leadership in times that are demanding it - with Anatoly Yakorev 1:26:16

4M ago1:26:16

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As the flames of executive challenges rage in today's disruptive business environment, Anatoly Yakorev and I stand ready to arm you with the Resilient Leader Method—a transformative approach that promises to reignite your innate potential. Discover how to break free from the chains of past conditioning and reactivity, and how my tailored coaching i…

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Norris Pritam on Neeraj Chopra's Biography & the State of Athletics 27:59

4M ago27:59

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In this podcast, we spoke to Norris Pritam, a veteran sports journalist, about his new book, 'The Man Who Made History: The Neeraj Chopra Story', a biography of Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra. The book chronicles his early life, exposure to athletics, and his eventual moment of glory when he won the Gold Medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In ad…

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Ep. 127: Best of Shiny Happy People in 2023! 26:43

5M ago26:43

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2023 is almost over and in keeping with our tradition, the SHP team - our host, Vinay Kumar, the host of the limited series ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’, Dhruti Shah and our producer, Remuna Rai, bring you their top episode picks from the year. To listen to the full episodes of our top picks, click on each episode title below. A big shout-out to al…

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Steering the Ship in Stormy Seas: Walt Rakowich on the Power of Transformative Leadership 59:22

5M ago59:22

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Ever wondered how leadership is evolving in our rapidly changing world? On this episode of Unfazed Under Fire, we get some potent answers to this question from Walt Rakowich. Walt is the former CEO of ProLogis, a seasoned board member to the Fortune 500, speaker and author. He helps us understand the power of Transformative leadership and how such …

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Pareidolia 4:08

5M ago4:08

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Pareidolia by Vinay KumarBy Vinay Kumar

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The Butcher Knife And The Mockingbird 4:08

5M ago4:08

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Doom Addict 4:41

5M ago4:41

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Crisis Actor 4:47

5M ago4:47

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We're The Larvae 4:16

5M ago4:16

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Flamingo 4:11

5M ago4:11

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Wretched Faces 3:57

5M ago3:57

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How Leaders Can Make Sure Monday Morning Doesn't Suck 59:09

5M ago59:09

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What if the key to a thriving organization was as simple as creating a workplace where Monday mornings don't suck? Our guest, Eric Harkins, founder and president of GKG Search and Outplacement, takes us on a deep exploration of this concept. Bringing his book "Great Leaders Make Sure a Monday Morning Doesn't Suck" to life, he champions the importan…

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Shami v. Zampa to Virat, Maxwell & Rachin, Amrit Mathur on Iconic World Cup 2023 Moments 30:17

5M ago30:17

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From Shami's fifers to Virat Kohli breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record, this podcast will make you revisit the last 45 days of the Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. Amrit Mathur, who has served as an author, and manager of the Indian men's cricket team, shares his insights into the tournament's defining moments, from thrilling matches to record-breaking…

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How Today's Executives can Eradicate the Existential Stress of Not Enough Time 1:04:23

5M ago1:04:23

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Ready to conquer the clock, strike a work-life balance, and tap into your inner wisdom? Well, saddle up, because we're about to embark on a journey into the heart of time management. Joined by the proficient ethics and compliance practitioner, Anatoly Yakarev, we're going to tackle the challenges that executives face in our complex, ambiguous, and …

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Ep 126: Manal Sayid on Facilitation for Social Change 42:25

6M ago42:25

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“Facilitation is possibly the most powerful tool for change.” And that’s exactly what she’s doing – leveraging the power of facilitation for social impact. Meet our guest today, Manal Sayid, Principal Facilitator at Sayid Consulting, who, inspired by human-centered change and participatory approaches, designs processes that foster authenticity, bui…

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Partner | Immunisation Of Children Is The Need Of The Hour 25:27

6M ago25:27

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Partner | The COVID-19 vaccination drive in India exemplified as a model for routine immunization, achieved over 97% population coverage. It also amplified the need for timely immunization to prevent a global pandemic. In this podcast, Dr. Sanjay Kapur, from John Snow India (JSI) sheds his expert insights from the MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Tran…

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Should You Work 70 Hours a Week? Journalists Respond to Narayana Murty 26:33

6M ago26:33

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There is a debate going on from social media to offices on the statement of Infosys founder Narayan Murthy that he works 70 hours a week. Narayana Murthy had said in an interview that the youth of India should say that this is our country and we will work for 70 hours. Everyone from the youth to elders gave different reactions to this statement of …

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Ep 125: Dhanpat Jain (DJ) on New Future of Learning & Development 43:17

6M ago43:17

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“The need now is to see learning as a journey, instead of training as an event,” articulates the man that’s leading learning and development at one of the world’s biggest conglomerates in India. Our guest today is the multi-faceted Dhanpat Jain, fondly known as DJ, Head of Learning and Leadership Development at Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Lt…

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Leading with Heart Series: Providing profound insights and practical application to enhance your leadership impact with Guest Randall Doizaki 1:01:43

6M ago1:01:43

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Ever wonder where a lifetime of leadership experience can take you? Randall Doisaki, seasoned law enforcement coach with a robust history in the US Marines and law enforcement leadership, joins me, David Craig Utz, for an insightful conversation you won't want to miss. We journey together through Randall's rich career, from his time in the Marines …

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Navigating the Top Series: Trailblazing Executive Leaders Share Their Journey with COO, Kelly Sia 45:05

7M ago45:05

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From chemical engineer to COO, our remarkable guest for today, Kelly Tsea, shares her intriguing journey and lessons learned. What does it really take to transition from a technical role into leadership within a mission-driven company like Curriculum Associates? With her rich experiences spanning from the manufacturing plant floor to coaching a bas…

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Ep. 124: Supriya Donthi on ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’, a Shiny Happy People special 29:48

7M ago29:48

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A new story of resilience, a new Shiny Happy personality every month! This is a Shiny Happy People special limited podcast series, ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’. Hosted by guest-host Dhruti Shah, this podcast series is inspired by the stories of resilience featured in her book, ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur: Strategies to set you up for success’. This…

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Ep 123: Amy Diehl and Leanne Dzubinski on Workplace Gender Biases 42:46

7M ago42:46

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“Organizations have come a long way when it comes to recognizing and attempting to stamp out gender bias. But gender bias stubbornly persists and women still face substantial hurdles when trying to succeed professionally,” note Amy Diehl, PhD, and Leanne M Dzubinski, PhD, the authors of the brilliant book ‘Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Barriers S…

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Director Vinay Shukla on 'While We Watched' Leak, Ravish Kumar & NDTV 34:08

7M ago34:08

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Ravish Kumar is one of India's most accomplished journalists, known for his stint with NDTV India. But what is it like to be inside his mind? In this vodcast interview, filmmaker Vinay Shukla talks about his experience filming Kumar in intimate spaces, the YouTube leak of the documentary, and the state of Indian media and NDTV. Shukla's documentary…

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Navigating the Top Series: Trailblazing Executive Leaders Share Their Journey with Guest Keith Zimmerman 1:04:02

7M ago1:04:02

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Unearth the leadership nuggets and resilience secrets of Keith Zimmerman, a seasoned executive leader with a rich history in the oil and gas industry. Having journeyed from the role of an engineer to holding a pivotal senior executive seat at BP Amaco, Keith reshapes the leadership narrative by sharing his encounters with diverse cultures and the t…

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Raghu & Rajiv Talk About 'Mencyclopedia', Roadies, Masculinity & Andrew Tate 37:17

7M ago37:17

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In this podcast, Pratikshya is talking to the two angry men of the Indian television industry - Raghu Ram and Rajiv Lakshman. They are here to talk about their new men's wellness podcast 'Mencyclopedia'. By their own admission, this podcast is 'only for men, no women allowed'. They also talk about their stint at MTV's superhit reality show Roadies,…

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The Politics of Atlee & Shah Rukh Khan, a 'Jawan' Spoiler Talk 36:59

7M ago36:59

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After the resounding success of SRK's January release 'Pathaan', King Khan is back with his big-budget maas entertainer 'Jawan', directed by one of the massiest Indian directors, Atlee. In this video podcast, Prateek Lidhoo is talking to some of our in-house film buffs, Himanshi Dahiya, Aditya Menon, and Varsha Sriram about the politics of Shah Ruk…

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Ep. 122: Karan Bahadur on ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’, a Shiny Happy People special 40:54

8M ago40:54

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A new story of resilience, a new Shiny Happy personality every month! This is a Shiny Happy People special limited podcast series, ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’. Hosted by guest-host Dhruti Shah, this podcast series is inspired by the stories of resilience featured in her book, ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur: Strategies to set you up for success’. This…

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Navigating the Top Series: Trailblazing Executive Leaders Share Their Journeys and Lessons Learned: A Conversation with Dave DiGiolamo 53:36

8M ago53:36

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This is the first in a new series - Navigating the Top: Where trailblazing executive leaders share about their career journeys and lessons learned. Ever wondered how to steer a team through the tumultuous seas of 2020-2021? Join us on a fascinating journey with Dave DiGiolamo, Director of Audiovisual at Building Infrastructure Group (BIG), as he ex…

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Ep 121: Chris Brown, the Sustainability Warrior of Pemuteran, Bali 46:53

8M ago46:53

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In one of our most exciting conversations yet, Vinay traces the inspiring story behind the sustainably thriving community in the scenic fishing village of Pemuteran on the island of Bali, Indonesia – and the sustainability warrior who started it all. Meet Australian-born Chris Brown who was the first to see the potential of diving in the Pemuteran …

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Chitra Banerjee on Independence, Creative Freedom and Mythology 22:47

8M ago22:47

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If one thing Author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is known for is her ability to scout through timelines and transport her readers to another world with ease and poignancy. If 'The Palace of Illusions' and 'The Forest of Enchantment' enabled Draupadi and Sita to break out of their moulds, with her novel 'Independence', she charted a territory that mar…

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Ep. 120: Vineet Saxena on ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’, a Shiny Happy People special 41:20

9M ago41:20

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A new story of resilience, a new Shiny Happy personality every month! This is a Shiny Happy People special limited podcast series, ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’. Hosted by guest-host Dhruti Shah, this podcast series is inspired by the stories of resilience featured in her book, ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur: Strategies to set you up for success’. Our …

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From 'Jhelumus' to 'Kya Karie Korimol', Alif's Musical Journey 1:01:41

9M ago1:01:41

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Mohammad Muneem urf Alif is a singer, songwriter, scriptwriter, professor... the list goes on. In this special podcast, Alif and Prateek talk about his journey so far, his Coke Studio song "Kya Karie Korimol", and more, but not without some of Alif's singing. Tune in for a music journey through Alif's career.…

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Ep 119: Andrea T Edwards, CSP, on Uncommon Climate Courage 54:31

9M ago54:31

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The Digital Conversationalist. A professional speaker, social leadership trainer & mentor, personal branding & employee advocacy trainer, author, blogger, podcaster, live streamer, and communications professional with a big heart. Meet Andrea T Edwards, CSP, a globally award-winning B2B communications professional, who works with the world’s larges…

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Ep. 118: Divya Bafna & Anusha Reddy on ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’, a Shiny Happy People special 31:46

10M ago31:46

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A new story of resilience, a new Shiny Happy personality every month! This is a Shiny Happy People special limited podcast series, ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’. Hosted by guest-host Dhruti Shah, this podcast series is inspired by the stories of resilience featured in her book, ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur: Strategies to set you up for success’. Our …

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Think.NXT with Raghav E02: Understanding the Difference Between Cryptocurrency & CBDCs 11:44

10M ago11:44

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This episode is a part of Think.NXT with Raghav - a peek into the future through India's eyes! On this podcast, our editor-in-chief, Raghav Bahl, chats about CBDCs which are one of the misunderstood and lesser know financial instruments in the world today. But Raghav's got a fundamental question - How are Central Bank Digital Currencies different f…

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Ep 117: LinkedIn Learning's Sameer Aggarwal on Evolution of e-Learning 45:41

10M ago45:41

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From selling ‘email-as-a-service’ as a dot-com entrepreneur in college to now heading sales for LinkedIn Learning’s biggest market, India! Meet Sameer Aggarwal who as Head of Sales for LinkedIn Learning & Engagement Solutions in India, has worked directly with organizations to build robust employee development, internal mobility and learning progra…

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