The Brand Called You

In this episode of THE BRAND CALLED YOU, we were honoured to welcome KAVITA NEELAKANTAN. Kavita is a Founder of Kavyata: Professional Career Advice Kavita. She is an alumna of IIM Ahmedabad and brings on board her 18 years of experience in Experiential Learning, Coaching, Personal Growth & Change. Kavyata means wisdom in Sanskrit. Justifying its intent and meaning, In the new world o...

A supply chain is a network of individuals and companies who are involved in creating a product and delivering it to the consumer. Supply chain management is a crucial process because an optimized supply chain results in lower costs and a more efficient production cycle. The main role of logistics in supply chain management is primarily to increase the overall value of each delivery, which is iden...

Science reveals a healthy brain and its cognitive abilities continue growing into life's latest years. This means you can retain employees who have sharper minds that are backed by experience. Businesses have never before benefited from these later-in-life capabilities because, previously, people retired earlier. But by working with EMR, you can unlock the benefits of retaining older employees and...

With the work shifting to remote due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of human resources has garnered great attention. Achieving business objectives while constantly adhering to work culture, motivating the employees, training the new people, and providing an environment of innovation, HR plays a crucial role in any business. Today, we discuss the evolution and importance of the role with our es...

All world-class leaders have a sort of blind spot. Some think that we know everything but our blind sports hijack our ability to lead successfully in an organization. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, we have a 36-year-young Andrea Petrone, who is determined to find these blind spots and lead a company to the highest level of greatness maintaining the culture. Andrea Petrone deconstructs...

Life insurance is a contract between you and an insurance company. In essence, the insurance company will give your beneficiaries a death benefit, in return for your premium payments. The COVID-19 pandemic brought about a major shift in the perception of life insurance among consumers and the delivery modes by insurance providers. It changed the way businesses in India, including the insurance sec...

Organizations value coaching even in demanding business situations where company resources are closely scrutinized. That's because coaching offers a laser-focused approach especially aimed at these crucial individuals in the organization. Leaders are accountable for making strategic decisions that may affect the direction of their organizations during challenging times. John Spence is recognized a...

With the multitude of brands in the market and fierce competition, building one’s strong identity is crucial. Businesses operate in a very volatile environment, and with several factors affecting it, there are always risks of landing in crisis. In a crisis, a strong PR plan enables it to come out without negatively impacting the identity. In today’s episode of The Brand Called You, we entail sever...

In this episode of THE BRAND CALLED YOU, we are honoured to present a very senior professional with strong bonds with India. Mr Wil Burgmans is Managing director at Stichting Haidakhandi Samaj. He began his journey at a priest school and eventually became a transcendental meditation coach. Today, we discuss meditation, Vedas and Bhagwat Gita. Gita is not just a set history but a reflection of our...

Soft skills are non-technical skills related to your work style that include your interactions with coworkers, problem-solving techniques, and time management techniques. Now more than ever, in this age of technology, employers across the world are demanding much more than the standard degree. They need people who can build relationships and can network with the help of their skills. In today’s ep...

India, as we all know, has a booming startup ecosystem with a lot of foreigners coming to benefit from it. In a strong competition with China, India has become a major business player for a lot of Japanese businesspeople. Today, we have a Japanese entrepreneur who started his entrepreneurial journey in India. He talks about the several key points a budding entrepreneur must consider in his/her jou...

The Jewish community was once a thriving community in India. In 1948, after the formation of the state of Israel, 33000 Jews migrated to Israel leaving behind around 5000 Jews in India. Over 70,000 Indian Jews live in Israel (over 1% of Israel's total population). Though Judaism is a prominent religion in the world, the average Indian has little knowledge of it. Prof Ori Soltes, an Art Historian,...

Copywriting has been around since the beginning of marketing and has always been the driving force behind a company’s success. Sure, in the past, marketing experts focused more on direct mail, billboards, and newspaper ads, while today digital solutions are at the forefront of modern marketing. Still, through all these changes, copywriting remains the one thing your business cannot do without, no...

Leadership coaching is one of the most effective tools available to take leadership development to a deeper and more sustainable level — whether it’s professional leadership coaching focused on the individual or coaching for your entire organization. Coaches expand perspective, inspire, and provide challenge and support like no one else. Today we have Josh Miller, Master Certified Executive, Perso...

Sex Education is a type of education that involves acquiring information and forming attitudes and beliefs about human sexual anatomy, sexual reproduction, sexual intercourse, reproductive health, emotional relations, reproductive rights and responsibilities, contraception, and other aspects of human sexual behavior. Sex education is also referred to as Sexuality Education as it covers all aspects...

Networking, they say, is about planting relationships. Networks help you when you require a better position or a solution to your concern. Sometimes, even seen negatively, it becomes indispensable to understand the intention with which one network. It doesn’t always have to be several contacts, but the quality they bring to your life personally or professionally. About Shreya Rammohan She is prese...

Raw sugarcane juice can lower, strengthen the bones, reduce, aid in weight loss, fight fevers and infections, and soothe stress. It can help you sleep better, boost energy levels, support kidney health, strengthen the immune system, protect the skin, optimize digestion and manage diabetes, among others. About Kirty Datar Kirty Datar is the Co-Founder of Canebot. Kirty and her husband, Milind Datar...

We are often faced with dilemmas in life, especially when it comes to our career-related choices. The daily inner fights of how to deal with a situation? The tracking if we are on the right path or not? We often need an ear to either listen to our dilemmas or a person who can open our perceptions, enabling us to make better decisions. Thus, lies the importance of executive coaching. In today’s dis...

Antonio joined Fongit in 2014. He was previously the founding partner of a venture capital fund investing in technology, with headquarters in Switzerland, Italy, and California. During this experience, he managed incubator activities for seed startups. Later, he made direct investments in innovative small-medium companies in Europe, with active roles in management and board of directors. Antonio h...

I HELP PEOPLE BECOME ACHIEVERS, based on my personal experiences (high highs, low lows, 'comeback kid'), 200+ interviews, extensive network, and research. Irrespective of what or where you are, I could help you thrive in the new normal. Most of us do ‘stupid’ things – following the herd of average people or glib-talking ‘Gurus’ to nowhere special (been there, done that)! I can teach you better way...

With the population skyrocketing and the environment becoming critical with each passing year, construction companies are always on the radar to be targeted for depleting land resources. However, one cannot deny the importance of social infrastructure like affordable housing society, hospitals, airports, etc. How does a business stay relevant in the ever-volatile environment? The answer lies in “i...

Whenever you switch to the News channels, what kind of news do you see in general? How many times do you get news through the News channels? Very less, right? This news pattern is not area or country specific. This is human psychology which is rightly understood by TV and News professionals like Juggi Bhasin, who is also our guest for this episode. About Juggi Bhasin Juggi Bhasin is one of the fir...

In the current environment, where organizations are looking for multi-talented people, where it is no longer just about the work skills but one's overall personality, the importance of personal branding rises. But it is essential to understand that building a personal brand is equally a process like building a company's brand. It needs dedicated time and effort. Today we have with us, Rosie Chong,...

Poor succession planning, lack of trusted advisers, family conflict, different visions between generations, and lack of financial education for children are some major reasons why 70 percent of family-owned businesses fail or are sold before they are passed on to the second generation and almost 90 percent don’t make it to the third generation. About Sunil Soni Sunil Soni is the Family Business Co...

In times, when the customers expect prompt home delivery of products, the supply chain comes to play a critical role in the success of businesses. This complex network of individuals, resources, technology and activities needs to be managed efficiently to mitigate the risks involved in the production and distribution of the goods. Today, we have a veteran supply chain specialist, Cameron Johnson,...