The Guiding Voice

What does it take to rise from the ashes like a phoenix? In this moving episode, we sit down with Professor M.S. Rao, popularly known as the Father of Soft Leadership. Despite facing a life-altering brain stroke and overwhelming personal challenges, Prof. Rao continues his mission to shape 1 million global leaders by 2030. We explore the philosophy of "Soft Leadership"—a style that prioritizes emp...

Why do some presentations change the world while others just cause "Death by PowerPoint"? In this milestone episode, we are joined by Phil Waknell, the Chief Inspiration Officer at Ideas on Stage and one of the world’s leading presentation specialists. Phil has coached hundreds of TEDx and startup speakers, and today he reveals the secrets to mastering the art of persuasion in any setting. Phil br...

The opioid crisis is no longer a distant headline—it’s hitting our communities and our children. In this urgent and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Carla Douglin, founder of the Safety Net Solutions Initiative and a certified opioid overdose trainer. Carla’s mission is simple but life-saving: to provide free access to Narcan and fentanyl test strips while empowering parents to have the "hard...

What happens when a computer science graduate from a top-tier university takes on the traditional world of construction? In this insightful episode, we are joined by Ashitosh Katyal, Founder of Captech Technologies and CTO of Capacity Infra, a publicly listed construction giant in India. Ashitosh shares how he transitioned from research on supercomputers to managing 12-hour shifts on active constr...

Key Takeaways: Introduction, Context setting, and a rapid-fire round of random words Bob’s journey from founding Quantum Technology Solutions to becoming a renowned professor and thought leader in Cultural Intelligence and Diversity. The top 3 things that have contributed to Bob’s success so far What inspired him to transition from the corporate world to academia and focus on financial education a...

Key Takeaways: Introduction, Context setting, and a rapid-fire round of random words His success mantra - Top 3 things that contributed to success Healing anxiety and depression without medication or years of therapy Common misconceptions about treating anxiety and depression that he has encountered in his practice? Practical exercises or techniques that children can use to cope with anxiety in th...

Key Takeaways: Introduction, Context setting, and a rapid-fire round of random words What inspired Michael to focus on Customer Experience(CX) and Digital Innovation? Top 3 things that contributed to his success A few key achievements from his time with organizations like Microsoft, Intel, and Best Buy. What is an XOS(Experience Operating System) and why companies might need it? The fundamental st...

From Mess to Mastery, Veena Sampath Kumar, with Naveen Samala on #TGV564 The Guiding Voice. Key Takeaways: Introduction, Context setting, and a rapid-fire round of random words Her success mantra - Top 3 things that contributed to her success Gender bias and unequal pay experience Common internal barriers among professional women and how they impact career growth? What is missing in modern-day lea...

From School Bus Driver to a Global Leader, Dennis Dowdell, with Naveen Samala on #TGV563 The Guiding Voice. Key Takeaways: Introduction, Context setting, and a rapid-fire round of random words His Journey from being a school bus driver to leading a global team of over 250,000 people? What was the turning point at the age of 30? Despite graduating with a 1.98 GPA and having no business experience,...

Debunking the myths of Solo Travel, Federica Bressan, with Naveen Samala on #TGV562 The Guiding Voice. Key Takeaways: Introduction, Context setting, and a rapid-fire round of random words How does traveling alone reflect how one approaches life? Her experiences with both solo and shared travel and the benefits of each Her positive perspective on solo travel and how it has shaped her? "If you want...

Transforming Adversity to Mastery, Tanya MFK with Naveen Samala on #TGV561 The Guiding Voice. Key Takeaways: Context Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random words with Tanya MFK  How she started her first business at 11 and supported herself since 15 Tanya’s Success Mantra Becoming a widow at 25 and dealing with betrayal during pregnancy Master yourself to master your...

A Journey of Words, Life Skills, and Inner Growth, Megha Bajaj in conversation with Naveen Samala on #TGV560 The Guiding Voice. Key Takeaways: Context Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random words with Megha Bajaj 3 things that contributed to her success Toughest lessons learned in her edupreneurship journey How did her growing up in a large, opinionated joint family influe...

Key Takeaways: Context Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random words with Raminta Bartkiene About Raminta’s journey into project management 3 things that contributed to her success How does she prioritize tasks and manage time effectively? Her approach to managing deadlines and ensuring that projects are completed on time What productivity tools/techniques she has found mos...

The Invisible Architect, John Novello in conversation with Naveen Samala on #TGV558 The Guiding Voice. Key Takeaways: Context Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random words with John Novello Top 3 things that contributed to John’s success How did John get started as a musician? The biggest letdown in his music career and how it led to the eventual success of his new book The...

Key Takeaways: Context Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random words with Anurag Mittal Anurag’s Guiding Voice Discover the top three factors that contributed to Anurag's success. Explore the toughest challenges he faced while transitioning from a structured corporate environment to the uncertainties of entrepreneurship, and learn how he overcame them. Hear about the most v...

Key Takeaways: Context Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random words with James I. Bond 3 things that contributed to his success How does understanding brain science significantly boost our ability to persuade and influence? What exactly is Brain Glue , and how does it revolutionize the traditional methods of persuasion? Brain Glue makes ideas ‘ sticky ,’ what does ‘sticky’...

Everyday Inclusion, Feroza Engineer in conversation with Naveen Samala on #TGV555 The Guiding Voice. Key Takeaways: Context Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random words with Feroza Engineer  Her Success Mantra Toughest lessons learned in entrepreneurial journey How does she tailor her coaching approach to meet diverse groups of people like CXOs, LGBTQ Professionals, N...

The Future of Business: Navigating Global Markets, Callum Laing in conversation with Naveen Samala on #TGV554 The Guiding Voice. Key Takeaways: Context Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random words with Callum Laing 3 things that contributed to his success Toughest lessons learned in his entrepreneurship journey Key factors to consider when forming strategic business partne...

Purpose to Profit and Building assets under your brand, Business Development, Crisha Sarah Bowen in conversation with Naveen Samala on #TGV553 The Guiding Voice. Key Takeaways: Context Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random words 3 things that contributed to her success What pivotal moments or experiences helped refine her purpose? How does she help people identify their u...

Maintaining peak performance like Navy SEALs, Joe HippenSteel in conversation with Naveen Samala on #TGV552 The Guiding Voice. Key Takeaways: Context Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random words Joe’s journey from a scholar-athlete to becoming an expert in physio/kinesiology and training Navy SEALs Top 3 things that contributed to his success so far Why do adults experienc...

Unveiling Your Xtreme Dreams: A Journey of Purpose and Vision,  Charlynne Boddie, Shanaya Singh in conversation with Naveen Samala on #TGV551 The Guiding Voice. Key Takeaways: Context Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random words 3 things that contributed to her success What inspired her to start coaching and mentoring others to help them achieve their dreams and visio...

Storytelling and the importance of reading books, Shanaya Singh in conversation with Naveen Samala on #TGV550 The Guiding Voice. Key Takeaways: Context Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random words Shanaya’s Guiding Voice A little bit about Shanaya What does she like most about Sudha Murthy’s stories and books? How did she discover her love for storytelling at such a young...

Embracing failures to succeed , Andrew Thorp King in conversation with Naveen Samala on #TGV549 The Guiding Voice Key Takeaways: Context Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random words Top 3 things that have contributed to his success so far What is his favorite failure and why? How have varied experiences(from fintech banking to entrepreneurship, writing novels, and even fou...

In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the topic: "Unlocking Your Happy Place" with Dr. Gary Sprouse(The Less Stress Doc) in conversation with Naveen Samala on #TGV546 The Guiding Voice. Key Takeaways: Context Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random words Top 3 things that have contributed to his success so far Gary’s unique perspective on stress, viewing it as a side...

In this exciting episode, we dive deep into the topic: "Applying The Wisdom of Love in Business" with Kathy Gardarian in conversation with Naveen Samala on #TGV547 The Guiding Voice. Key Takeaways: Context Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random words A few insights from her book, "The Wisdom of Love in Business," and how it delves into finding one's inner compass for both...