The Values Workshop

We talk about job responsibilities, being good at one's profession but not making it the most important part of our job. Our guest wisely covers a lot of ground by speaking about daily happenings, his ability to be balanced in all conditions, working diligently to understand his mind state - basically using the activities which are part of everyday to be in accordance with what one wishes to b...

It is not always that we have more silence than words spoken by a guest. But this one couldn't have been more perfect. It is an ideal kind of conversation when the subject discusses emotions with a stable mind, yet expressing herself reluctantly. I am sure this will give a lot of strength to many who are shy, unsure, doubtful, fearful or simply hesitant to express themselves. I surely hope you...

What an unimaginable chat this is. The guest's varied experiences with failure and success, competition and self-love, study and determination, allow us to look at her journey with fascination. It is not everyday we have a topper who says, it is not important to be on top. Once we begin to delve beneath the surface of her experiences, we find out the gravity of her learning and that the view-p...

A detailed chat with Dr Rajvi Mehta, one of the nation's more experienced embryologists, on professional issues like the heavy workload and the uncertainty of outcomes which create a lot of pressure and stress. The expectations of clinical specialists, the couple involved, the monotony and the loneliness of the job, not to mention the importance of the job itself and the strict adherence requi...

Rarely do you come across a human being whose life experience isn't rich. But this particular guest continues to evolve, speak his mind and check his own beliefs against life's daily interactions and in the process, gets to enrich most of his moments fully. We talk learning, knowledge, the fallacy of thinking 'we know it all', growing from failure, changing course as we understand...

A student of visual communication speaks to us about her learning at college, competition, thoughts about career, about the new phenomenon of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on work, her readiness to tackle it among many other things a young person feels. Her confidence to admit her fear, her jealousy, her insecurities is phenomenal and might hold her well in the coming times. It is a beaut...

Of all the journeys, the one within is the most difficult. It is indeed heartening to meet guests who are seeking a 'deeper understanding' because the truths they talk about, are almost like headlines in advertising. There is so much more meaning which can be found in the ways they traverse within themselves (even if it is with me here - and yes, the camera and the sound also have a separa...

While many parents wonder how this new generation will manage things, our guests display a wisdom beyond their age, as this episode goes beyond the defined topic of Boredom. They talk about their favourite subject: Teaching and contextualize how they themselves deal with boredom, while also teaching the aspect of making peace with it to those younger than them. A good mix of exciting and sensible...

Life teaches us many lessons, some enjoyable and some challenging. This is one of the most authentic chats on the channel, where the guest preferred to stay anonymous, and went all out to describe her state of mind at varied stages of life. I resonated with many of her feelings, and yet both of us felt there was more to be learned, understood and even adapted in our lives, even when we seemed to b...

It is not every day, one gets a guest like the present one - he has walked for peace in India and across countries. His stories, experiences and world-view are both, simple and inspiring, and it is truly a privilege to hear him speak about his journey. His beliefs are backed by his actions and his connections over the years have changed him. He answers my questions with a clarity and a sense of jo...

In a world ruled by data, how much time do we really dedicate to understanding nuance? With so much information at our fingertips, we need to retain our sanity, and make attempts to go deeper to understand. However, we cannot just stop there, communication adds another layer to this chat, and Hemant Gupta, my guest continues to make relevant points to pursue. The time limits our chat to 'manag...

The podcast remains a mystery even as it seems to be a simple chat on serious topics. This first episode of the new series on youth is a case in point. Anxiety as a subject is vast, and although we use the word far more often than ever before, this episode proves every individual view is different. The BFFs I speak to here seem to agree and disagree on all the points I bring up equally. The unders...

It is heartening to see young people wear their passion on their sleeves. This guest, who has had quite a few conversations with me, talks about the disappointments, the elation, the love, the challenges and her solution to what has been happening in her professional life. It is a heartfelt chat where I ask pointed questions to the young professional about her own inner journey when dealing with t...

Hemant Gupta sprinkles this topic with interesting provocations, sharing from books and a lot of measured words. He is a mindful speaker and does not feel pressured by the need to be wise or intelligently answer the questions I pose. I am gaining a lot of insights on how one can systematically work on the inner journey using words, and how their evolution has come to be, and also mean specifically...

I have the good fortune to chance upon another deep conversation with Hemant Gupta, who has this unique ability to connect what he has read and contextualize it with his experiences and bring his own take to the discussion at hand, and all of this he does, while answering my question. I enjoyed this particular chat for its educative, informative and dare I use the term, 'elated' content, s...

Events over the world in the last few years have led all of humankind to ponder over the precarious nature of our existence mainly due to man-made provocations to each other. Violence seems to be growing in varied parts of the world, and it does need all of us to wonder when and how peace can be brought about. This is an open-ended discussion on trying to understand our individual views. Hemant Gu...

The chat continues to dissect one's emotions and also discusses probable ideas of how to study oneself and one's surroundings (immediate and global). It is perhaps part of our nature to act and ensure our survival, which includes being peaceful to avert any loss to our own selves and loved ones, so we talk about things which should be taken up by those who can help end the atrocities on co...

We talk to an Operations Manager in this episode. He is in the realty industry, and speaks to us on his personal journey of working up to reach where he is today, his shifting cities to spend quality family time, his routines to ensure he remains both, challenged and wise, while picking up responsibility in the work place. He comes across as practical and disciplined, and continues to work on his...

The beauty of contemplation is sometimes found in isolation, but at times we seek it with others. The joy of speaking aloud thoughts and feelings where words are used with deliberation to come closer to the overall meaning of what we propose as our wisdom, is found in this chat. Do not rush through...just be with your own understanding of what I and my guest, Hemant Gupta, are seeking to speak on....

The wonderful part of having to wait patiently to choose a guest and be pleasantly surprised on having a heart-warming conversation is only matched by the beauty of seeing the oneness of emotions. Pride nestles comfortably with vulnerability, dedication and doubt walk hand in hand, and the ability to temper emotion with reason is evident in the chats, irrespective of the different backgrounds we a...

Youth is a wonderful time - and the world looks so much more beautiful when seen through the eyes of innocence. I am privileged to speak to a student of law, who gamely discusses morality, legality, friendship, ambition and much more with absolute honesty. It is heartening to see how much one is willing to invest in the making of a good worthy life. This conversation's openness touched me deep...

It is rare to have a good hard look at a profession, complete with its doubts, vulnerabilities and methods of success. This chat with a therapist who practices in the UK is a delightful and hugely informative chat. I try and ask all the questions one would want to know about a therapist, and this one has most answers as transparent as they come. An amazingly open-minded and honest conversation, th...

Being in the flow with a stranger is easy if they are a guest @thevaluesworkshop. But with this particular guest who happens to be multi-talented in the study of science, generational trauma and many subtle mind spaces, I get to ask whatever comes up in my mind, with absolutely no connect to the past question. What comes up is a delight of a conversation, where both of us explore thought-spaces wi...

This is an educative kind of episode, while also throwing light on the various aspects of vulnerability in professional life. The Director of Photography guest we have, explains to us the various elements that go into making a frame in a film, describing his approach, his love of film-making, his insecurities as well as the advantages of working with someone like him, who is willing to adapt to ot...

The chance to speak to someone who seemed to me a good mix of intelligence and intuition was something I couldn't let go off. This conversation proves my hunch was bang on and she answers questions with a refreshing candor and ease. Her experiences seem to hold her in good stead, as she talks about travelling alone, mountains, fears, her approach to art and life, and many other random things....