Brain Box - The Leadership Podcast

What happens when you reach the absolute pinnacle of an industry and choose to walk away to build a blank canvas? In Episode 107 of the podcast, I sit down with Varun Anand, the CEO and co-founder of global professional education powerhouse, EduHubSpot. After impacting nearly 200,000 professionals worldwide, Varun is stepping out of his comfort zone to spearhead a paradigm-shifting global movement...

Are you losing leads because of a broken marketing funnel strategy? Learn how to fix the middle of the funnel to build real trust. Most brands focus too heavily on being aggressive at the top or too pushy at the bottom of the funnel. This causes friction where it matters most: the consideration phase. This video breaks down why the middle of the funnel is the deciding factor for your potential cus...

In this 105th episode of "Brain Box - The Leadership Podcast", host Kaushik sits down with Nousheen Khan - a seasoned HR leader with over two decades of experience across Wipro, Novartis, and Hexagon - now the founder of TalentSheen Consulting. They dive deep into what it really takes to build people-first organizations, retain talent in high-growth GCCs, and lead with intention in 2026 and beyond...

Most B2B businesses are marketing and selling to the wrong people - and the biggest challenge is they have no idea it’s happening. In this video, Kaushik Bose breaks down the classic "3% Rule" in marketing and sales. Drawing from his enterprise sales background closing $75M at Wipro, SAP, and IBM, and building four startups, he reveals why fighting over the 3% of the market that is &quot...

Get smarter on Personal Branding & PR every week → https://newsletter.brainboxcatalysts.com/ What do post-conflict war zones and Fortune 500 boardrooms have in common? More than you think. In Episode 103 of BRAINBOX, I sit down with Omar Khan - executive coach, author of "Loving Assertiveness," and a man who has navigated difficult conversations across 50 countries and some of the world's most...

Our weekly personal branding newsletter: https://newsletter.brainboxcatalysts.com/In today's 9-minute solo episode, I uncover how Apple just changed how it launches products. It's a masterclass in PR, visibility, and community building. We break down Apple's March 2026 multi-day launch strategy and the three critical lessons every founder, CXO, and personal brand can learn from it. Timestamps:0:00...

Our weekly personal branding newsletter: https://brain-box-gurukul-2.kit.com/Join us for an insightful conversation with Devang, Board Member of SSRDP (Sri Sri Rural Development Program) or Art Of Living, as he shares his journey from computer engineering to leading the eco-revolution against single-use plastic. Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction00:35 - How Devang ventured into SSRDP00:43 - First yea...

In this special milestone episode, I sit down with my wife Arpita - a serial wellness entrepreneur, certified yoga instructor, sports nutritionist, and wellness influencer with 2.5M+ Instagram Reels views in 2024 & who has her own youtube channel that built 1-10,000 subscribers in just 95 days! For 16 years, we've built 7 businesses together across multiple countries. Today, she shares the unt...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Philip Kurian, CEO of Ricago, as we dive deep into the art of business transformation, the evolving landscape of compliance, and the future of leadership. Philip shares his journey from steering turnarounds at global organizations like Pearson and ETS to leading Ricago’s mission of making compliance a strategic advantage. We discuss:✨ The key ingredients...

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Anakh Sawhney, the 16-year-old founder and CEO of Rice Kids (youngest in our 98 episodes so far) - a global nonprofit that has already served over 71,000 meals to children and families battling hunger worldwide. Anakh shares her journey of launching her first food drive at age nine, overcoming challenges as a young leader, and building a movement that br...

Welcome to Episode 97 of "Brain Box - The Leadership Podcast"! In this insightful conversation, host Kaushik is joined by Niven Postma, a globally recognized expert in leadership, organizational politics, and culture. Niven has held executive positions since the age of 29, including CEO of the Business Women’s Association of South Africa, and is the author of "If You Don’t Do Politi...

In the season 20 premiere, the show features Manish Mohta, Managing Director of Learning Spiral, known for his extensive entrepreneurial experience. The discussion revolves around his diverse business interests in steel abrasives, thermal power generation, and AI-driven data factories. Manish shares his mission of creating scalable impact through various ventures, including Learning Spiral's focus...

In this episode, we delve deep into the concepts of transformation with Lior Arussy, one of the world's leading customer experience and business transformation experts. Lior shares insights from his latest book, 'Dare to Author,' and discusses how shifting your mindset from victimhood to heroism can reshape your personal and professional narratives. Join us for a conversation loaded wi...

Join us in this riveting episode as we welcome Teresa Agovino, the first social entrepreneur on our show, who has dedicated her career to promoting sustainable tourism across the globe. Discover Teresa's inspiring journey as an environmental engineer who started her career with the United Nations, working on water treatment projects in Africa, and later expanding her efforts to South America a...

In this episode, we host Ratna Viswanathan, the first Indian CEO of the social impact organization, Reach To Teach, funded by the Larry Ellison Foundation. Ratna shares her experience transitioning from a 21-year career in civil service to leading significant changes in the development and education sectors. She discusses the importance of community engagement, designing for scale, and fostering p...

In Episode 92, we dive deep into the essence of company culture and alignment with special guests Sirisha and Harish, co-authors of the acclaimed book 'Hope is Not a Strategy'. Sirisha shares her experiences from her Nehru Fulbright Scholarship at Carnegie Mellon and her insights from interning at Zappos. Harish discusses the importance of alignment in leadership, drawing from his journey with 'ch...

Join us for the premiere of Season 19, recorded from our new podcast studio, as we sit down with Manish Dabkara, the Chairman and Managing Director of EKI Energy. Discover the journey of transforming a company setup in a non-metro to a 1000 crore enterprise. We discuss the basics of carbon credits, and the future of the carbon market. Manish shares insights on sustainability, the impact of interna...

In this Season 18 finale, award winning host & serial entrepreneur, Kaushik Bose, hosts finance veteran Iftikhar Shaikh, who brings nearly three decades of experience from leading financial institutions. The dialogue dives into complex topics like life insurance, investment strategies, asset allocation, and the impact of economic conditions on investments. Iftikhar shares valuable insights on...

In the 89th episode of "Brain Box", we have an amazing chat with guest Nimisha Morkonda, who has extensive experience in AI and data science from working with large corporations. We discuss the history, misconceptions, and current trends of artificial intelligence (AI), where she elaborates on AI's roots dating back to the 1950s, its parallels with sci-fi literature & early prost...

Welcome to Episode 87! In this special face-to-face interview, our guest, Sudarshan Sarma, former CEO of Carz on Rent and a seasoned leader with experience in Flipkart, Google, and GM, shares profound insights into the auto industry's future and essential leadership traits. Join us as we delve into the intersection of AI and automotive innovation, discussing how AI is reshaping driving experie...

In the Season 18 curtain raiser, our host, Kaushik Bose talks with Pallavi Jha, who is the Chairperson and Managing Director of Dale Carnegie Training India, with over 21 years of experience leading their India operations. They discuss a lot about leadership (including introverted leaders), AI, and their impact on organizations. Overall, the discussion offers insight into developing strong, ethica...

Our host, Kaushik, has an insightful discussion with Sudeshna Basu Roy, CEO of Marg Business Transformation, around her journey in leadership development and change management, what drives success or failure in organization, and considerations around diversity, collaboration and flexible leadership styles. They have an insightful discussion about how they started with change management, but quickl...

In Episode 84, I have a very interesting chat with Sean Linehan, who is the Managing Director for the UK operations of Blue Helion, a boutique consulting firm. He has over 25 years of experience in sales, leadership, and mergers and acquisitions. Some of the key points we discuss are: - His methodology for taking sales teams from 70-110% achievement - How he tackles "Underperformance". -...

In one of my most interesting chats, I have with me Blake Hutchison, the CEO of Flippa, the leading global marketplace for buying and selling websites, online stores, and digital properties. Some of the topics we discussed: - Criticality of sales - How valuations are data-driven based on extensive transaction history across different business types and metrics; Factors like revenue, growth, costs,...

One of the most interesting chats I had, where Dr. S.P. Mishra of India Career Centre, asked me vey insightful questions which actually got me thinking! This is a long one... but it's super insightful! Enjoy