RISEUP@work

On RISEUP@work , host Deepak Bhootra welcomes Mark Creusen , founder of Strength Hack AI and author of The Strength Hack, to explore how strengths-based career development can transform workplace performance, professional relationships, and long-term growth. From identifying the work that genuinely energizes you to building trust with new colleagues, the discussion examines practical ways to navig...

What separates sustained high performance from simply working harder? In this episode of RISEUP@work , host Deepak Bhootra welcomes Birger Vilén , a talent development coach and mentor specializing in high-performance leadership across sports and business, to translate lessons from elite competition into practical strategies for the workplace. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and Guest Backgroun...

In this episode of RISEUP@work , host Dr. Deepak Bhootra  welcomes Dr. Cheryl Richards , President and CEO of Catapult, to examine what career readiness really means as AI, changing jobs, and new workplace expectations reshape how organizations and professionals grow. Rather than treating the future of work as a technology problem, Cheryl reframes it as a challenge of change management, adaptabili...

In this episode of RISEUP@work , host Dr. Deepak Bhootra  sits down with Dr. Orin Davis , self-actualization engineer, human capital consultant, researcher, and coach, for a fresh look at how talent should be identified and developed in today’s workplace. Instead of relying too heavily on resumes and traditional interviews, Dr. Davis argues for a more skills-first approach that evaluates what peop...

In this episode of RISEUP@work , host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Anya Fileva , founder and creator of Claw and Paw Apparel, to explore what career reinvention really looks like when professional success no longer feels aligned with who you are. Drawing from her journey from Ukraine, corporate life, fashion design, and entrepreneurship, Anya shares how she stopped climbing someone else’s lad...

In this episode of RISEUP@work , host Dr. Deepak Bhoothra sits down with Sabrina Kinckle, growth systems consultant, to uncover why talented professionals and B2B firms often struggle with unpredictable client acquisition and what it takes to build a consistent growth engine.

In this episode of RISEUP@work , host Dr. Deepak Bhootra  welcomes Michelle Coates , occupational therapist and founder of Blue Balance, to discuss why workplace mental health, employee wellbeing, and disability management are essential leadership responsibilities not just HR initiatives. Together, they explore how healthier workplaces lead to stronger teams, higher productivity, and better busine...

In this episode of RISEUP@work , host Dr. Deepak Bhuthra welcomes Khayang Gagiano , author, educator, and talent transformation expert, for an eye-opening conversation about where successful careers really begin. Challenging the belief that professional development starts in adulthood, Khayang explains how the foundations of leadership, resilience, creativity, communication, and emotional intellig...

in this episode of RISEUP@work , host Dr. Deepak Bhootra welcomes Paula Quincey, CEO of Engaged Humans and relationship intelligence expert, for a powerful conversation about the one competitive advantage technology can’t replace: human connection. As AI, hybrid work, and constant change reshape the modern workplace, Paula explains why trust, emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and healt...

In this episode of RISEUP@work , host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Jasmine Davis, founder and CEO of Pretty Talk LLC, to explore why leadership development must begin long before young people enter the workforce. Drawing from her experience in juvenile justice, youth mentorship, and character development, Jasmine shares how confidence, communication, empathy, and emotional intelligence are be...

In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Gearoid Cox founder of Sales Pipeline to break down why most founders struggle to scale revenue and what it actually takes to build a predictable sales engine. Drawing from his experience in enterprise sales and entrepreneurship, Gearoid reveals the biggest mistake leaders make: relying on hustle instead of building structured,...

In this episode of RISEUP@work , host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Mark Phinick, author of When Deals Go Quiet and founder of Let’s Make It Rain, to uncover why effort alone doesn’t accelerate sales success. Mark challenges traditional selling by revealing that deals don’t close through persistence alone, but through understanding how organizations actually make decisions. Chapters (00:00:00)...

In this episode of RISEUP@work , host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Raghuraman sales leader, trainer, and founder of SalesArt to redefine sales as more than a profession. It’s a life skill that shapes communication, confidence, and long-term career success. Drawing from decades of experience training over 70,000 professionals, Raghuraman shares why sales is not about personality, but about dis...

In this episode of RISEUP@work , host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Suresh Madhuvarsu co-founder & CEO of SalesTable to unpack one of the toughest transitions in entrepreneurship: moving from building a product to actually selling it. Drawing from 25+ years in startups, Suresh shares the hard truth many founders face great products don’t guarantee revenue.

In this episode of RISEUP@work , host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Jason Safford author of Win Your Day and resilience architect to explore how professionals can navigate pressure, avoid burnout, and rebuild stronger through crisis. Jason breaks down resilience as a system not just a mindset introducing practical frameworks around discipline, recovery, and self-awareness. Chapters (00:00:00)...

In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Justin Starbird, CEO of The AEBLI Group, to explore the real journey behind entrepreneurship, leadership, and building something that lasts. From early career struggles and chasing material success to redefining values through experience, Justin shares how authenticity, clarity, and strong systems shape long-term growth. Chapte...

In this episode of Rise Up at Work , host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Divya Gill CPA, entrepreneur, and founder of Gill Tax Group to explore how high performers can grow without burning out. Drawing from her journey as a second-generation CPA and immigrant leader, Divya shares powerful insights on shifting from overwork to intentional leadership.