The Brand Called You

In this episode of The Brand Called You , host Frits Bussemaker sits down with Ulf Stenerhag, Founder & CEO of WayOut , a pioneering company transforming how drinking water is produced, distributed, and consumed around the world. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in the life sciences industry and his unique background in musicology, engineering, and entrepreneurship, Ulf shares power...

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg welcomes Anne Candido, co-author of The Power of Your Personal Brand: A Playbook for Struggling Middle Managers Who Want to Do Big Things and co-founder of Forthright People. Anne shares her compelling journey from R&D at Procter & Gamble to brand marketing and communications, while exploring the pivotal role of persona...

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You , host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Zakir Hussain Rangwala, CEO of BD Software Distribution Pvt. Ltd. , to explore the ever-evolving world of IT and cybersecurity. With more than 30 years of experience, Zakir shares how the Indian cybersecurity landscape has transformed—from the era of basic antivirus solutions to today’s complex environment of ra...

Join Ashutosh Garg in conversation with David Gottfried, co-founder of the U.S. Green Building Council, co-creator of LEED, and author of Regen360: An Operating System for a Regenerative Earth. In this thought-provoking episode, David Gottfried explores how transforming the built environment can improve planetary health, why sustainability needs to evolve into regeneration, and what it will take t...

Unlock the potential of AI in modern leadership! Join Frits Bussemaker as he welcomes Joris Merks, author, leadership trainer, and founder of Managing Without Power B.V., for a compelling conversation about his latest book, Leading with AI. Discover how AI can transform the way managers and leaders work, empower teams, and help build high-performance organizations—even for leaders who did not grow...

Join Ashutosh Garg in this enlightening episode of The Brand Called You as he sits down with Anna Lecat, author of Loving Conflict: Creating Collaboration Where Others See Division and a three-time global CEO. From leaving Soviet Ukraine at 17 to leading companies across China, the US, and France, Anna Lecat shares powerful insights on embracing conflict, cultural adaptability, and building collab...

Unlock the potential of AI in modern leadership! Join Frits Bussemaker as he welcomes Joris Merks, author, leadership trainer, and founder of Managing Without Power B.V., for a compelling conversation about his latest book, Leading with AI. Discover how AI can transform the way managers and leaders work, empower teams, and help build high-performance organizations—even for leaders who did not grow...

In this conversation, Ashutosh Garg hosts Hemant Joshi, CEO of Atithi Foundation, to explore how tourism can be reimagined as a powerful driver of economic growth, job creation, and community empowerment in India. Hemant Joshi shares insights from his journey spanning grassroots development, consulting, and institution-building. He also explores what India can learn from tourism models in countrie...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Amir G. Aghdam, Former Chair of the IEEE Medals Council and a distinguished figure in electrical and computer engineering. Hosted by Stephen Ibaraki, this episode explores Dr. Aghdam’s remarkable journey from his early academic influences in Iran to his impactful work in Canada, his leadership roles within IEEE, and his research in sensor networks and...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Andrea Mancuso, Founder of Intentional Healing and Wellness, Leadership Coach, and author of The Space Between , hosted by Ashutosh Garg . This episode explores the often-overlooked “messy middle” between ambition and achievement. Andrea shares her journey from school psychologist to founder, coach, and author, along with the experiences and insights that...

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Brand Called You ! Join Ashutosh Garg as he interviews Julie Gowthorpe, PhD, RSW, Author, Speaker and Clinician from Toronto, Canada. In this episode, Julie discusses her book, Heal Childhood Trauma: The Self-Nurturing Therapy Approach to Better Adult Relationships . The conversation explores the impact of early trauma on adult relationships, the import...

In this enlightening episode of The Brand Called You , host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Ashish Taneja, Founder and CEO of GrowX Ventures , to explore the world of venture capital, B2B investing, and deep tech in India. Ashish Taneja discusses his journey from consulting to operating and eventually investing. He shares candid insights into what it takes for founders to scale, the mistakes investor...

Unlock the world of holistic healing with Yash Shekhar—Grandmaster Reiki Healer, Yogacharya, Yogaguru, and Padmasana record holder —in this insightful episode of The Brand Called You . Hosted by Ashutosh Garg , this conversation explores Yash Shekhar’s remarkable journey from naturally practicing Padmasana as a child to exploring Reiki, Tibetan Reiki, Kriya Yoga, Mantra Yoga, meditation, and other...

Unlock the real value of your career experience! In this episode of The Brand Called You , host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Elangovan Perumal , author of Your Experience Is Not an Asset and a strategy and transformation leader. Together, they challenge the conventional idea that experience alone equates to career success. Elangovan Perumal explains why simply accumulating years of experience or h...

Join host Ashutosh Garg as he sits down with Alex Mozes, CEO of Gravity Learning, to explore the changing landscape of corporate training and workforce development. In this insightful conversation, Alex Mozes discusses how traditional learning methods can fall short, the limitations of asynchronous learning, and the power of cognitive science, live interaction, and practice in creating meaningful...

Join us for this insightful episode of The Brand Called You as Ashutosh Garg interviews Joshua Evarts , entrepreneur, author, and relational leadership advocate. Joshua Evarts shares his journey from the world of technology to opening an unconventional cigar lounge and explains the essence of relational leadership, as explored in his book If Jesus Smoked Cigars: 8 Lessons in Relational Leadership...

Join us for a compelling conversation on The Brand Called You as Ashutosh Garg interviews Delphin Kyubwa , Branch Chief at the California Department of Technology, AI researcher, adjunct professor of computer science, and author of Make Sense of AI: A Simple, Practical Guide for Everyday Life, Work, and Business . In this episode, Delphin Kyubwa shares his motivation for making AI accessible to ev...

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Brand Called You ! Join host Ashutosh Garg as he explores the evolving science of leadership with Janeen Gelbart, CEO and Co-founder of Indiggo . In this episode, Janeen shares how her global experiences and background in psychology have shaped her understanding of leadership. The conversation also explores Indiggo’s approach to measuring Return on Lead...

Join us for a powerful episode of The Brand Called You as host Ashutosh Garg sits down with bestselling author, business coach, and motivational speaker Patrick Engasser . Born blind, Patrick shares how his unique perspective shaped his approach to problem-solving, sales, leadership, and coaching. He discusses how he turned adversity into a source of strength, why listening is essential for buildi...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Porsha Seechung, Director of Academic Relations at Green Project Management (GPM) , as she discusses her journey from early entrepreneurial experiences in the Philippines to advancing sustainability within the project management profession. Hosted by Ashutosh Garg , this episode explores the evolving definition of sustainable project management, the impo...

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You , host Ashutosh Garg is joined by Air Marshal Anil Khosla (Retd.), PVSM, AVSM, VM, Former Vice Chief of Air Staff, Indian Air Force . Drawing on four decades of service, Air Marshal Khosla reflects on defining experiences from Kargil to Doklam and Balakot, while exploring the rapid evolution of air and space warfare. The conversation covers the gr...

Join us in this insightful episode of The Brand Called You as Ashutosh Garg sits down with Dr. Danura Miriyagalla, author of The Navigator’s Pivot . Broadcasting from Jakarta, Dr. Miriyagalla shares his unique perspective, shaped by living and working across four continents. Together, they explore the art of navigating work-life transitions, the meaning of true success, and why the ability to pivo...

In this episode of The Brand Called You , host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Geoff Curtis, author and philanthropist, to discuss his transformative journey from a successful corporate career to finding purpose through mentoring and philanthropy. Geoff shares insights from his book Embracing Your Own Purgatory , reflecting on professional identity, leadership, navigating transitions, and embracing v...

Join Ashutosh Garg in this insightful episode of The Brand Called You as he sits down with Peter Goldstein, Founder and CEO of Emmis Acquisition Corp. and acclaimed author of The Investor’s IPO: Navigating Risk and Opportunity in the Global IPO Market . With over 35 years of experience in capital markets and five business exits, Peter Goldstein shares: His entrepreneurial journey from building com...

Join Ashutosh Garg as he sits down with Deepak Thakur, Managing Director & CEO, Hinduja Renewables Energy Pvt. Ltd. , in this insightful episode of The Brand Called You . With more than three decades of experience across organizations including L&T, Honeywell, Reliance, Mahindra, and Hinduja Renewables , Deepak Thakur shares defining moments from his leadership journey and the lessons he h...