Aayan

BasTalk - everyday at work!

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Here's a list of things this podcast does not do: provide life-changing information,save you money orgive you a promotion! Nor is it a typical Tech-Talk, or a Management big-talk. ​So what is BasTalk?​BasTalk means Simply, Talk! BasTalk is a simple, practical & tactical insights from my life at work! It's a podcast about people with regular jobs struggling to make sense of it all at work.

Author

Aayan

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.bastalk.in

Latest episode

May 23, 2026

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Episodes

BasTalk 36 - Leadership Studio Corner Office Part 3 25.08.2020

Section 3 of the corner office where we discuss : If you look to hire the Dragon Warrior - how do you ensure if there is a Master Shifu to handle them? Is the American dream over or does it still have a future? How do you manage different styles of management, between American and APAC leadership. #management #sales #leadership #thoughtleadership #salesledearship

BasTalk 35 - Leadership Studio Corner Office Part 2 20.08.2020

As we continue the journey of exploring  all the 4 corners of the corner office,  in second corner today, we talk about  3 generations working under one roof and the challenges that come with it. Snowflake generation and their sales toughness. What has changed for the sales leader from 2010? What is the impact of automation on sales careers? Join us in this podcast to get a straight...

BasTalk 34 - Leadership Studio Corner Office Part 1 16.08.2020

Leadership Studio presents Corner Office  part 1  featuring Mr. Sandeep Mathur ,  top Tech Sales leader and  thinker. There are 4 segments, and in this segment we talk about  People Management,  Gig Economy for senior management , Team management dynamics  Leadership Mindset. So if you are a sales manager or sales leader  - this episode will share tips and i...

BasTalk 33 - Sales Intensity 11.08.2020

Its quarter end and you are still off the target, what do you do? Increase intensity. Why ? Because more than anything else,you lose money if you don't get to 100% incentive. Join me in this sales podcast where I share ways to increase your chances of making more money! #sales #forecast #productivity #salesplanning #motivation 

BasTalk 32 - The Dhakkan Explosion Vol 2 05.08.2020

As a follow up to the 10 Dhakkan Explosions in Volume 1, in Vol 2, we discuss the Lid  caps! Vol 2 is nothing but the antidote to  the Dhakkan explosion volume 1.  It gives you 10 points to check at your workplace to keep safe and sound. Join me in the funny podcast about the realities of your work- life! #maanagement , #office , #workplace , #worklife , #stereotypes , #corporates,...

BasTalk 31 - The Dhakkan Explosion Vol 1 28.07.2020

What the hell is going on here? Why don't get a simple thing ? Why is it so difficult to understand this? If these are the questions exploding in your mind, you know you are in the middle of a Dhakkan Explosion! Here are 10 tell-tale signs to identify the Dhakkans around you.   A bold and direct take on the colossal stupidity happening around your workplace. This is NSFW - so get your he...

BasTalk 30 - The Superman Experience 22.07.2020

Job Description: Wanted , a rock star, super star , superman with 5 years of work experience. How is the ageing Superman deal with hiring woes amid the pandemic? The greying superman? Is he not useful anymore? But before we get to that, why hire a superman in the first place? Can you not make do with a regular man?  Join me in this fascinating podcast to find out how uncle Superman is dealing...

BasTalk 29 - Stakeholder Management 17.07.2020

What if you had Cersei Lannister as your stakeholder ?  Now imagine you are Tyrion reporting to Cersei - how do you survive? How would you manage to navigate the complexity of the role and the expectations?   This episode is more applicable to folks  have multiple stakeholders across the globe , mostly in the US perhaps. By the end of it, you will have 3 things to better manage...

BasTalk 28 - Hiring the Dragon Warrior 12.07.2020

Most job descriptions ask for a Rockstar,Superstar, something on the lines of a Dragon Warrior . But the question is , are you a Master Shifu? Can you handle top talent if they do work for you ? Join me in this fascinating topic faced by most hiring managers - How do you hire the best talent? How do you make sure your personal bias stays away? How do you manage top talent? #hiring #jobseekers #hir...

BasTalk 27 - Tom and Jerry Syndrome 05.07.2020

What is the Tom and Jerry Syndrome?  It's the classic war between Marketing and Sales. This age old rivalry continues till date and more often than not, organizations who figure out this balance, are better suited to success than those  who ignore it. It won't magically solve itself. You will need to sit and sort it out periodically. So all you sales and marketing folks, join me in this epic conve...

BasTalk 26 - Be Unstoppable 30.06.2020

In Sales, be unstoppable. But how? By breaking down mental barriers. Join me in this "salescast" which is dedicated to  tech sales folks around the globe fighting each day to hit forecast. Every salesperson worth their quota needs to hear this one! For all those Sales leaders who lead sales teams, this podcast is for you to listen and share with your teams.

BasTalk 25 - Office BullyTin 24.06.2020

Are you an Office bully? Do people at work avoid you? Do you bully without realising it?   As a leader what is being assertive and what is bullying?  Have been abusing the vendor client situation?  As a service provider does your client bully you? Join me in this podcast to explore the various  facets of workplace bullying, sharing both sides of the problem, the guilty party an...

BasTalk 24 - The Extreme Sandwich 18.06.2020

Think of your hiring mandate. Wanted  a Rock Star, Ninja for our Sales team. Sounds familiar isn't it? Does it mean, if you manage to hire all Rock stars in your team, there will be no mediocrity? Does it guarantee success? Does extreme performance require to pay a price? Or can mediocrity run the show as a low risk, dependable performance? Don't assume, join me in this fascinating journey, w...

BasTalk 23 - UnMusk Failure 10.06.2020

If you asked someone in 2019, what they thought about Elon Musk's SpaceX mission, they'd perhaps dismiss it off as a rich man's fancy. There were repeated failures along the way, yet he and his team persisted until it became a success. So, when we come across failures how do we react to them? Do we get caught up in self pity? Do we wallow in sorrow or do we get up quickly and fight back? Join me i...

BasTalk 22 - LinkedIn Connects 101 Part 3 06.06.2020

In continuation of my LinkedIn series, join me in this podcast to learn 8 pet peeves for most leaders when they get a connection request.

BasTalk 21 - Thanos at work 29.05.2020

Do you have a Thanos at work ? How do you deal with tough situations at work? How do you manage conflict resolution? Join me in this ride, where we explore The Trinity of Truth, Thano's reality and more importantly,  what you can do to take on Thanos in the real world. A podcast on truth and conflict resolution.

BasTalk 20 - What is your New Normal 22.05.2020

With Lockdown reopening in sight,  the new normal is at a risk of slipping back to the old normal. What are you going to do differently?  Or are you going to give in to your muscle memory of the old normal? Join me in this podcast to learn 3 simple lessons and goals to charter your way ahead.

BasTalk 19 - Sales Plan in 2020 14.05.2020

Are you going to hit 100% forecast? Will you make your sales comp this year? Or have you given up already?  If you are a tech sales person, tune in to this podcast, to learn a smart way to reach your sales target.

BasTalk 18 - Why did you quit your job 03.05.2020

Most people leave their jobs  because in their view, they are over worked and underpaid. Of course there are many other reasons, like bad manager, colleagues or ecosystem, but money by and large seems to be the biggest driver. It is also true, once you do land a new job, some newer problems come along with some same old earlier problems, isn't it? So, now you are in a fix. What do you do? Should y...

BasTalk 17 - Sambha to Gabbar 23.04.2020

What happens when you become a people manager from an individual contributor? What would  happen to Samba if he became Gabbar?  Well, Gabbar would've to die perhaps for that to happen, but in the common workplace it is not so dramatic. You do get promoted and then you realise it was not as easy as you anticipated! This ride talks about the 5 points to keep in mind when you become a peopl...

BasTalk 16 - LinkedIn Connects 101 Part 2 17.04.2020

Business Leaders & Connection Requests on LinkedIn. Here's a typical example of a LinkedIn connect request :  Job Seeker: Hi, can you give me a suitable job? Leader: But I don't know you. JS: But you are a leader, so you can refer me , no? Leader: No, I need to know more... JS: Argh , you're not a good leader! Leader :Huh? **end of chat** Join me in this ride, to better understand what le...

BasTalk 15 - Inside Sales in India 13.04.2020

What happens when two leaders have a straight talk on Inside sales? Join us on this interesting ride where we discuss two fundamental questions for folks who are connected, impacted or affected by the inside sales teams in their work environment. What role should Inside Sales play in your business? Is a career in inside sales a matter of transit or permanency ? Hop on to the latest episode of #bas...

BasTalk 14 - Job Seekers and Recruiters in India. 09.04.2020

When you get a call from a recruiter, what are the mistakes and assumptions you make? If you are a recruiter, what can you do to improve your close rates? What are the typical mistakes in some of the questions you ask?  In this ride, we explore a situation where the recruiter is calling a job seeker and dive into that conversation to find what they could've done better.

BasTalk 13 - The Pope ,Aspirin and AI 02.04.2020

What is common between His Holiness The Pope, the Aspirin and AI ? Find out in this short ride! Hop on to the Omnibus.

BasTalk 12 - COVID University of People Management. 01.04.2020

Yes, you read it right. The COVID University of People Management. What did we learn from this University?  Tune in to find out what the professor of COVID university is trying to teach us about democracy in the country and it's similarity to your workplace. Hop on to the Omnibus now and listen to the latest #bustalk

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