The Payal Nanjiani Leadership Podcast

Dr. Jayne Morgan,  Cardiologist/Executive Director of the Covid Task Force in  Atlanta, GA.  Around the globe today there is confusion regarding the Covid-19 vaccines. Most people say they don’t have enough information or knowledge about vaccines. A lot of information is being circulated on SM, but it's far from the truth. People are confused about what they should and shouldn't believe...

Deeya Bajaj who has made adventure a mission in her life - A modern-day explorer and adventurer, is a living example of how to not just survive but enjoy challenges and pressures. Deeya is part of the First Indian father-daughter team to climb Mt. Everest. She is the Youngest in the World to Ski across the Greenland Icecap and has climbed 6 of the 7 Summits.  Deeya joins us today to speak to us ab...

ANINDITA MOOKERJEE SINHA | HEAD of CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS L & T MRHL Loved connecting with Anindita Mookerjee Sinha on this episode of the PNLP.  Anindita shared some great insights around: Obstacles she overcame as a woman in the field of Metro and rail-public sector How and when she realized the importance of having the right attitude for professional growth What are the right attitudes fo...

Interview with Dr. Ruchit Shah, Cardiologist, India Leaders from companies worldwide have expressed to me their confusion and concern around Covid 19- To help us clear many of our doubts and misconceptions and be on track for growth and good health we have with us today on this episode of The Payal Nanjiani  Leadership  Podcast - Dr Ruchit Shah who will talk to us about - Unmasking Covid- the fact...

Leadership isn’t a position, it’s a decision. Many people mistakenly think they aren’t in a position within their jobs to effect change. They think if only they were the “boss” they could really make a difference. They would run things in such a way that things would be different. This is why most people remain average in their work life. I want to challenge you to rethink the way you look at your...

Has it ever happened with you that : You feel your achievements are mainly down to good luck, or because of other people’s help, or that the achievements weren’t that big of a deal?  Do You find it hard to understand or accept how someone like you could be in the position you are in or be doing what you are doing? Do you ever get that feeling deep down in your belly that u have misled others about...

JOSEF WERKER | MANAGING DIRECTOR @Penbrothers and Co-Founder of Humble. I had this wonderful opportunity to speak with Josef Werker-- Josef is a ludicrously passionate individual who strongly believes in cultures of big dreams, kindness, empowerment and radical transparency.  In this episode, Josef speak about  What are some of the elements that help to build winning teams?  What are some mistakes...

SHWETA SHALINI | BJP SPOKESPERSON/ ADVISOR TO CM MAHARASHTRA  As an Executive director of Maharashtra Village Social Transformation Foundation (MVSTF) a section 8 company of Government, she had worked towards rural transformation in 1000 backward villages in Maharashtra. She is also a serial entrepreneur, founder, investor, and mentor to Billenium Divas a woman-focused Angel Fund. She is President...

Do you know what a leader's greatest challenge today is ? It's the quick execution of ideas . Given the demanding nature of the business environment today  and the uncertainty we are facing due to the pandemic, everyone is asking the question- ‘how can we get more done in less time?’ The pressure to deliver more in less time is on each person- from individual contributors to CEO’s.  Wome...

MICHELLE PROCTOR, CHIEF OF STAFF -SAS It’s an honor for me to introduce our guest for this episode. Michelle Proctor- Chief of Staff for the Risk Research and Quantitative Solutions division of SAS. Prior to joining SAS Michelle has enjoyed 14 years of experience with IBM working on large enterprise products. Michelle serves on the Diversity Council for SAS, as the Chair of the SAS Women’s Initiat...

Many people are in search of their purpose or true calling in their career lives. I believe you did not enter the workforce to just be pushed to another grade level or get another client. You are here to make a difference, to become unique, like no one else. Strive to make a difference in your career, no matter how small.  Don't bury that calling under the daily grind of work life. There is w...

SANJAY SINHA - CHRO WITH GLOBAL EXPERIENCE Sanjay has an extensive and proven global experience with MNCs in Singapore, India, Asia-Pacific & Greater China, North America, and the Caribbean handling large workforces. He is the recipient of Various awards like “100 Most Influential Global HR Professionals” and the   “Most Influential HR Leaders in India” by World HRD Congress. and he is a Certi...

 You don’t have to be that rat in the cartwheel. You can lead a fulfilled career life-and grow exponentially.  If you want to break this traditional leadership cycle of hoping jobs, if you want to see a change in your income and growth and if you want to make an impact then you’ve got to shift to what I call the progressive leadership cycle.  In this episode, I share with you the 3 laws of growth...

 Interview with CEO of Kremple Communications, USA  I spoke with Stephen Krempl, a business communication coach and author based in Seattle, WA.His career spans 25 years working for Fortune 200 companies, including as Chief Learning Officer, Starbucks; VP of YUM University and Global Learning, YUM Brands; Director, PepsiCo Restaurants; and Regional Manager, Motorola Singapore. He is an expert on h...

Most of us start the new year,  a new job, OR a  new project with a lot of energy and ideas. You work hard, we develop our skill sets and all of this helps you to grow to the next level.  And then- you continue with the same cycle but this time you find yourselves stuck.- stuck in the same role, in the same position for years.  Business doesn't seem to grow and you are worried that nothing se...

Mrs. H.K JOSHI |  CEO The Shipping Corporation of India I had the honor of  speaking to the chairperson and MD of The Shipping Corporation of India- Mrs. H.K. Joshi.  She was conferred with ‘CEO with HR Orientation’ Award and with ‘Sailor Today Sea Shore Awards 2019’ under the category of "Woman of Substance."  She was awarded “The Tenth India CFO Awards – Excellence in Finance to enable...

Interview with Ex  CEO of  MVP group International-USA.  I had the honor of speaking with the ex  CEO of  MVP group International- Mr. Murali Parna. With over 28 years of experience across diverse industries globally, Murali is the best person to talk about Leadership and Success.  In this episode Murali talks about: 1. How he got involved with so many sectors. 2. What are the 5 most important lea...

Every day at work you've got to make crucial decisions. And for that, you must have a calm mind. In this episode of iSucceed, we have with us Mansi Dholakia who shares with us what are some of the causes of stress today in the lives of people who are working in corporates or shaping their business and how these can be taken care of. Additionally, Mansi has also spoken about some great foods w...

Interview with a world-renowned spiritual guru- Swami Mukundananda Our topic for today is  Strategies to manage success and failures in work and life and our guest today who will enlighten us on this topic is one of the best-selling authors, an authority on mind management, a teacher of yoga, and holistic health for thousands of seekers across the globe. He is an alumnus of IIT-Delhi and IIM-Kolka...

For all you visionaries out there (no matter your "title"), you won't want to miss out on this week's iSucceed episode. I talk about one of the most crucial elements of leadership which can get you to rise above mediocrity.

Interview with Sabyasachi Dutta -Managing Director.  In this episode, I am excited to talk with Sabyasachi Dutta,  who heads the Indian operation of a Scotland HQ company. Armed with wide experience in various leadership roles spanning more than two decades, Sabyasachi has successfully led diverse Indian and global organizations' multi-million dollar businesses in the past. His expertise lies...

From the past few months, I’ve been getting this question in almost all of my virtual keynotes and masterclass. Just last week a smart soul out there wrote to me asking- “Payal, if you were to name just one ingredient that would help anyone be successful at their workplace, what would that ingredient be?” After a lot of thinking and deep reflection on this question, I came to the conclusion that i...

 If you want to be a great leader, if you want to be successful at what you do, then stop wishing that you were someplace else or with someone else. We can't always choose the cards we have been dealt, but we can learn to play them. You may not be where you want to be in life just yet. You may be working hard but your dream, your goal seems to be far from reachable. And I know first hand how...

Working with some of the top leaders in their field, I’ve always asked my self this question-How do these athletes and other super successful people handle the pressure? How do they succeed and deliver the best results under pressure?  What I’ve personally learned from these high-profile clients of mine is that success is all about the pressure.  But how do you create that right kind of pressure a...

In this episode , it's an honor to welcome Sandra Stowe , Financial Expert.  Sandra  is the owner of White Owl Financial Advisors LLC in Cary, NC.  She specializes in comprehensive financial planning and investing for individuals and small business owners.  After earning her degree in Industrial Engineering / Operations Research from Columbia University, she spent the early part of her career...