The Brand Called You The Brand Called You

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Katrena Friel, a keynote speaker, author, mentor, and personal branding expert, delves into her inspiring journey, overcoming burnouts at a young age and pivoting towards a purpose-driven career. She shares her expertise in coaching and mentoring corporate executives transitioning into entrepreneurship, guiding them through common challenges and emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence. Katrena also unveils her unique "DONE4U" approach and the seven streams of income model, empowering individuals to establish a robust personal brand business. Additionally, she highlights the significance of personal branding, storytelling, and differentiation strategies in a crowded market, offering invaluable insights for both entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs alike.

 

00:35- About Katrena Friel


Katrena Friel is a keynote speaker, author, mentor, and personal branding expert.


She also had over 25 years of experience as a business mentor.


She has multiple certifications and awards in training and development, leadership and management, and organisational effectiveness.




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In this episode, Raj Yavatkar, Chief Technology Officer of Juniper Networks, imparts his wisdom on fostering innovation, navigating the future of networking technologies, and nurturing tech leadership. He elucidates the key qualities required for tech leaders, such as humility, constant learning, and fostering connections with engineers. Raj illuminates his approach to balancing innovation with security imperatives, emphasizing the integration of security architects from the onset. He expounds on the pivotal role of AI and machine learning in evolving network security while highlighting the potential threats posed by generative AI. He further delves into strategies for delivering cloud networking infrastructure, emphasizing systematic capacity planning and cultivating technical leadership within teams.

 

About Raj Yavatkar


Raj Yavatkar is the Chief Technology Officer of Juniper Networks. 


He is a board member and advisor to startups and an angel investor. 


He has earlier worked with Google and Intel.




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Discover the extraordinary journey of Srinivas Rao, the host of the Unmistakable Creative Podcast, as he navigates through the unexpected twists of life to emerge as a beacon of creativity. With a unique blend of authenticity and curiosity, he transcends trends and explores timeless truths. From challenging the status quo to fostering unmistakable creativity, his path offers valuable insights for those seeking their unmistakable calling. 

[00:34] - About Srinivas Rao


Srinivas is the host of the ‘Unmistakable Creative Podcast.’


He is also an author.




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In the labyrinthine world of pharmaceuticals, ensuring the safety of drugs is a critical yet often overlooked aspect. Meet Kim Witczak, an international drug safety advocate and speaker hailing from Minneapolis, USA. Kim's journey is marked by personal tragedy turned into a tireless crusade for accountability and transparency in the pharmaceutical industry. In this conversation, we delve into Kim's insights, challenges, and victories in her quest for safer drugs and a more ethical pharmaceutical landscape.

[00:31] - About Kim Witczak


Kim is an International Drug Safety Advocate and Speaker.


She was instrumental in helping to get the FDA black-box suicide warnings added to anti-depressants in 2004 and 2006.


Kim is currently a consumer representative on the FDA Psychopharmacologic Drug Advisory Committee.


She has been recognised and felicitated several times.




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In this episode, Bill Fisse, a 40-year HR veteran from Citi, shares his insights on the evolving role of human resources and his passion for coaching early career professionals. He chronicles his transformative career journey at Citi, initially drawn to the combination of business acumen and a focus on people management. Bill elucidates the driving force behind the shift of HR from an administrative function to a strategic imperative, aligning human capital strategies with business objectives for organizational success.

 

About Bill Fisse


Bill is the founder and President of Early Career Executive Coaching (ECEC).


He's a 40-plus-year career veteran with Citi, as an HR executive, where he managed Human Resources globally for several of Citi's largest consumer and institutional businesses.  


He has expertise in the importance of developing and sustaining a personal leadership brand aligned with an individual's values and beliefs.




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In this episode, Dr Larisa Corda, an obstetrician, gynaecologist, and fertility specialist, shares her holistic approach to reproductive health and preconception care. She chronicles her transformative journey, rooted in her Yugoslavian upbringing and exposure to the disproportionate impact of war and trauma on women and children. Larissa elucidates the driving force behind her integrative approach, which bridges Western medicine with ancient Eastern wisdom, drawing inspiration from the groundbreaking work of Dr. Christiane Northrup. 

 

About Dr Larisa Corda


Dr Larisa Corda is an obstetrician and gynaecologist with a specialist in fertility. 


She's a TV doctor and the author of a book titled The Conception Plan. 


She believes in a mind-body holistic approach to well-being and fertility, combining the best of modern cutting-edge science with the ancient wisdom of complementary approaches. 




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