Sumit Gupta

Choosing Leadership with Sumit Gupta

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As a leader, you are always making choices. Even when you think you have no choice. And if you are unable to make a decision, you are choosing to stay in a state of indecision. The only question is - are your choices taking you where you want to go? I am Sumit Gupta, and this is "Choosing Leadership" - a podcast for high performers with big dreams - who know deep inside that there is more. This is a podcast for people who know they are more powerful than the level they are currently playing. I have spent a long time feeling powerless, and that is why I see where you are powerful even when you...

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Sumit Gupta

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Business

Podcast website

www.deployyourself.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Investor's Lens [10] - Vignesh Shankar - "Never assume that you know everything" 12.07.2023

This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC. In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviors, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders. Vignesh Shankar is a Managing Partner at Artha99 Investment Partners with a background in Strategy, M&A, and Corpo...

Investor's Lens [09] - Raja Skogland - "I am still on a journey as a founder. A business is never built." 10.07.2023

This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC. In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviors, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders. Raja Skogland is the founder at the Visionary Company & VC and an Advisor at Antler. She is an exited founder, an...

Investor's Lens [08] - Anoop Mohan - "Founders beat themselves a lot. You should celebrate each of your steps." 06.07.2023

This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC. In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviours, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders. Anoop Mohan is the  Managing Partner at Freespirit Ventures. He has successfully exited 3 ventures, and invests in ea...

Investor's Lens [07] - Bala Kamallakharan - "In order to be a good leader, you need to be a good communicator" 05.07.2023

This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC. In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviours, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders. Bala Kamallakharan is the Founder of Startup Iceland and Managing Director at Iceland Venture Studio. He is also a st...

Investor's Lens [06] - Francisco Badia - "There is a need for meaning in every person" 03.07.2023

This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC. In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviours, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders. Francisco Badia is the Managing Partner at Grow Venture Partners and the author of "Meaningful Entrepreneurship”. he...

Investor's Lens [05] - Paulina Jänsch - "If you have a bias, you are not a bad person" 29.06.2023

This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC. In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviours, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders. Paulina Jansch is the Founding Partner at Leanox Impact Capital and one of the TOP 100 most influential women in the...

Investor's Lens [04] - Rajiv Vaishnav - "My style of management is management by storytelling" 28.06.2023

This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC. In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviors, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders. Rajiv Vaishnav is the co-founder and Managing Partner at Cornerstone Venture Partners Fund. He is the Honorary Executi...

Investor's Lens [03] - Bryony Cooper - "It is not easy when there is a round table with 20 men and you are the only woman" 26.06.2023

This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC. In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviours, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders. Bryony Cooper   is a startup enthusiast and serial founder-turned-investor. She has led a few tech startups, a ventur...

Investor's Lens [02] - Anil Joshi - "Your IQ may be very strong but your EQ is a very integral part of your leadership" 22.06.2023

This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC. In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviors, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders. Anil Joshi is the Managing Partner at Unicorn India Ventures. Previously, he was heading operations at Mumbai Angels a...

Investor's Lens [01] - Suresh Narasimha - "I do not mentor, I co-create." 21.06.2023

This is the Investor's Lens series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . This series will look at leadership from the point of view of an investor or VC. In each episode of this series, we will explore what traits, behaviours, or red flags investors see in the leaders that they work with - and how founders evolve over time as they become better leaders. Suresh Narasimha is an idea-stage investor in...

Can't Stay Silent [05] - Overthinking and the Vertical Dimension of Time 20.06.2023

This is the Can't Stay Silent series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . For most of my life, I have kept my voice buried beneath layers of fear and insecurity. In each episode of this series, I will find the strength to express myself from the bottom of my heart. These short episodes will be filled with honest reflections, simple stories and metaphors, and some gentle provocations - all to help...

Leadership Journeys [101] - Abdul Salim - "Everybody deserves respect." 15.06.2023

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader...

Leadership Journeys [100] - Tom Coburn- "Do not get too high on the highs and too low on the lows." 14.06.2023

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader...

Leadership Journeys [99] - Abhijit Anand- "It becomes hard sometimes because there is nobody to talk to." 12.06.2023

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader...

Leadership Journeys [98] - Paddy Raghavan - "It is not a failure, it is an experience" 08.06.2023

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader...

Leadership Journeys [97] - Pavel Shynkarenko - "I allow my team to make mistakes and learn." 07.06.2023

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader...

Leadership Journeys [96] - Brian J Esposito - "Money is a byproduct of good people doing good work." 05.06.2023

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader...

Leadership Journeys [95] - Luis Gonçalves- "You cannot be attached to your own ideas." 01.06.2023

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader...

Leadership Journeys [94] - Rosemarie Diegnan - "Your lows are when you learn how committed you are." 31.05.2023

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader...

Leadership Journeys [93] - Akhil Sivanandan - "I just couldn't sit by and do nothing" 29.05.2023

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader...

Leadership Journeys [92] - Nicole Grinnell - "It is easy as an entrepreneur to go high as a kite and to the bottom of despair" 25.05.2023

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader...

Leadership Journeys [91] - Shikha Gupta - "Collaborating instead of Competing is the most important leadership skill" 24.05.2023

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader...

Leadership Journeys [90] - Sanjay Borkar - "You have to involve all your stakeholders in your dreams" 22.05.2023

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader...

Leadership Journeys [89] - Glenn Puolos - "When I set my sights on things, I can get very focused on following up and sticking to the task" 18.05.2023

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader...

Leadership Journeys [88] - Chinmay Bhanagay - "Music helps me zone out, balance myself and get back the next day" 17.05.2023

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast . I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader...

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