The Payal Nanjiani Leadership Podcast

Guneet Hayer | Founder & Managing Director, Eminence Group  Guneet is the Founder and Director of Eminence Group Ventures FZCO, a company that delivers conferences, training programs, workshops, and customized learning solutions across India, the Middle East, and the GCC region. With over 18 years of cross-industry experience, she brings a strong background in information technology, enabling...

Pankaj Rai | Group Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Aditya Birla Management Corporation Pvt Ltd Pankaj Rai, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Aditya Birla Group, has been enabling the analytics maturity journey across group companies by solving problems leveraging Data Science, creating horizontal data platforms and developing people capabilities. He completed his graduation from IIT Delhi and...

Christopher Williams | Strategic Advisor, Independent Board Director, Christopher is a Fortune 500 growth strategy leader, business transformation consultant, and board director whose career spans 14 cities across four continents. He has worked with iconic brands including adidas, VF Corporation, Gap, and Nike, helping unlock transformation and drive sustainable growth. Working alongside high-perf...

  Wg Cdr Vandana Chaudhary | (Retd) Indian Air Force Officer    Wing Commander Vandana(Retd) is a veteran with 15 years of cross-functional leadership in the Indian Air Force as a Meteorological Officer. She has earned a wealth of multifaceted experience where she championed key functions, mainly Public Relations, Administration, and Program Management, infusing each endeavor with unwavering passi...

  Gunjan Shah | MD & CEO at Bata India Limited   Gunjan is an accomplished leader with extensive experience across geographies and diverse industries, including paints, telecom, and food. Prior to joining Bata India Limited, he served as the Chief Commercial Officer at Britannia Industries. Over the course of his professional journey, he has worked across multiple functions encompassing sales,...

  Ramkumar Narayanan | EVP, Head of India and Philippines,AI technology Enablement,FIS    Ramkumar Narayanan is a global leader focusing on data driven, digital product innovation spanning consumer and enterprise markets. He brings a vast experience in product development, product management and product marketing having led both new market entry and turnaround of existing business areas. He has be...

   Sarika Naik | Group Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer and Member of the Group Executive Committee at Capgemini Group   Sarika is the Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer and a member of the Executive Committee at Capgemini Group. She leads the company’s global strategy for diversity and inclusion, as well as social and environmental sustainability. With more than 20 years of experience i...

  Steven Puri |  Founder & CEO,The Sukha Company   Steven Puri — a rare blend of Hollywood storyteller, tech entrepreneur, and remote work pioneer. From producing blockbusters like Independence Day and Star Trek to building platforms that help people focus and connect in the digital age, Steven’s journey spans visual effects, studio leadership, and startups like Centered and The Sukha Company....

Piya Haldar | Chief Compliance Officer, Honeywell India Piya  is a seasoned compliance and governance leader with over 25 years of experience across banking, oil & gas, aerospace, and IT/OT automation.  A recognized expert in anti-corruption, fraud detection, third-party risk, and high-risk market oversight, Piya has led enterprise-wide monitoring systems, complex investigations, and complianc...

  Dr. Corinne Auman | President, Choice Care Navigators   Dr. Corinne Auman is a recognized gerontologist with over 20 years of experience working directly with older adults and their families and the author of Keenagers: Telling a New Story about Aging. She is a Nationally Certified Guardian, Certified Senior Advisor, and an Advanced Professional member of the Aging LifeCare Association. She rece...

  Ambi Parameswaran | Founder.brand-building.com Ambi is a  Brand Strategist and Founder Brand-Building.com a Brand Advisory. He has authored twelve books  with the latest one titled'All The World's A Stage - A Personal Branding Story' and 'Marketing Mixology' [June 2025]. Ambi served as the President of AAAI [2014-16] and President of Ad Club Bombay [2003–05]. He served o...

  Dr. Sabhyata Gupta | Chairperson, Gynae-Cology and Gynaec Oncology, Medanta-The Medicity, Gurgaon, ranked as the top private hospital in India   Dr. Sabhyata Gupta is the Chairperson of Gynaecology and Gynae-Oncology at Medanta, Gurugram , and a pioneering figure in her field. She is notably the first gynecologist in India to perform robotic gynaecological surgery for both cancerous and benign c...

Anna Radulovski | Global CEO WomenTech Network Anna Radulovski is an award-winning founder, investor, startup mentor, and author of Chief in Tech: How Women Are Breaking the Silicon Ceiling and Leading with Impact. She is the Founder & Global CEO of WomenTech Network, a global community spanning over 150,000 members across 179 countries. Anna is also the visionary behind the Women in Tech Glob...

M anjari Jar-uhar | Advisor Security, Author, Former IPS Officer Ms. Manjari Jaruhar is one of the first five women police officers in India and the first from the state of Bihar. She has recently published her memoirs, 'Madam Sir'. It has been well received and has become a best seller.  Ms. Manjari Jaruhar was a former Advisor to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), based in New Delhi. She...

  SRI KAZA |  Former McKinsey Partner, CEO, Board Advisor and Small Business Advocate   SRI KAZA is a seasoned business leader and small business advocate with a background in corporate strategy and entrepreneurship. After earning degrees from the University of Michigan and Northwestern, he began his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Blue Martini Software before advising Fortune 500 companies a...

  Hanna  Bauer | Founder & CEO, HEARTnomics Enterprises L LC Hanna D. Bauer ignites an evolution of organizational excellence! She teaches how to improve your organization's positive impact and how to fulfill human potential and maximize profits, CAN coexist—the result: Resilience for your workforce and competitive market positioning. Her speaking, and consulting objectives will bring awa...

  ANGELA FOSTER | Award-winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach Angela Foster is an award-winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker, and Host of the top-rated global podcast, High Performance Health. She is also the creator of BioSyncing® a unique program designed specifically for women who want to optimise every aspect of their physical, mental and spiritual healt...

Prof (Dr.) Sanjay Kumar | Group Vice Chancellor, Rayat Bahra University 39 years of experience in academia, research, Defence, VC in universities, Mentor of startups and contributing to cutting-edge technology development. Currently serving as the Group Vice Chancellor of RB University, Former VC of Amity,Symbiosis Academic & Research Excellence:- Double PhDs (Engineering - IIT Delhi, Manageme...

  Dr Sue Carter Collins | Author, keynote speaker, and transformational coach.  Dedicated to helping high-achieving women and conscious leaders rewire their minds, overcome imposter syndrome, and lead with grounded confidence and purpose. Core Focus: Mind Mastery • Whole-Being Leadership • Organizational Transformation • Self-Empowerment & Spiritual Growth   Her forthcoming book, From Masterin...

  Chip Eichelberger Ikillburger | Founder of GetSwitchedOn.com    Chip is a globally recognized keynote speaker and event partner known for creating transformative, high-impact experiences. With nearly three decades of proven success and more than 1,000 presentations delivered across eight countries, every Canadian province, and every U.S. state, he brings unparalleled energy, engagement, and expe...

Padmashree Balram | Eco Warrior, Bangalore Eco Team A biochemist turned citizen leader has spent over a decade transforming Bengaluru’s waste systems from the ground up. Her work embodies a hopeful vision for climate action and sustainability, showing how knowledge, determination, and leadership can tackle the global climate challenge. A TEDx speaker, and  continues to advocate for strong policy i...

  Dr Rima Ghose Chowdhury | President & CHRO, CSR Leader, Datamatics  Dr. Rima holds a Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Technology and a Ph. D. in Leadership from DY Patil University. Trained in Gallup Strengths Coaching in the UK, she has received numerous HR Excellence Awards, including ‘India's Greatest CHRO 2023-24 by Asia One and '50 Most Influential HR Tech Leaders&apos...