What may be categorized as appropriate vs inappropriate behaviour at work? When should organizations think about POSH or prevention of sexual harassment policies at the workplace? How should people managers make workplaces safer & how can they deal with layoffs? On this episode of our special people & HR series we discuss psychological and physical safety, sexual harassment policies in workplaces, dealing with layoffs & more. Our guest is Ms Jahanara Pathan, founder of the J...

How can people managers truly become allies and support their teams? How can they create psychologically safe environments that promote creativity and curiosity? On Part 2 of our interaction with James Brook, we dive deep into people managers turning mentors, pushing team members while creating safe environments and leading them towards constant progressive paths. Note: Mr James Brook, is an entrepreneur, business psychologist, and leadership coach based in the UK with 3 decades of...

How should leaders deal with mistakes? How can strengths psychology be used to power teams? We decode aspects of strengths psychology for achieving peak performance, embracing vulnerability, dealing with mistakes, building and nurturing trust and more on this special episode from our mini People and HR series. Our guest Mr James Brook, an entrepreneur, business psychologist and leadership coach based in the UK with 3 decades of experience in assessment, talent and leadership development...

What’s the role of emotion in HR? Can some facets of HR blend with social entrepreneurship? Finding space for emotions while making rational decisions can be challenging. Listen to some heart-warming social impact stories while we find the sweet spot between people management, social entrepreneurship, and emotions, and unlearn some facets of HR in this special episode. Our guest is Bindu Vinodhan, an ICF-certified executive coach, and an HR professional with almost 3 decades of experience...

Can courage be taught? How can people managers inculcate learning cultures? Is it harder for people to digest if women are calling the shots? On this episode of our special People & HR series, we discuss topics ranging from inclusive leadership, inculcating a learning culture, finding and transforming lenses and world views, and more. Our guest is Bindu Vinodhan, an ICF-certified executive coach, and an HR professional with almost 3 decades of experience in Learning and Development....

What can people managers do to enhance the competencies of average performing team members? How do they deal with downsizing or letting go of staff? How do people managers decide when and how employees must be rewarded or recognized for their work? We connect the dots and build a framework for competencies, rewards, failures, and more in this special episode of our mini People & HR series on Voice of Achievers. Our guest is Mr Suresh Pugalenthi, Head HR, India Operations at Wipro....

How can technology and human emotion blend to find and retain the right talent? How can one set up diverse yet close-knit teams, especially in the hybrid world of work? We continue our People and HR series with a focus on bringing in talent, and engaging and retaining them. We also cover how the understanding of various business functions shapes up people management functions on this episode. Ms Manu Saigal is the Director, General Staffing at Adecco India. With over 2 decades of...

How do you work with people and teams that you do not know well? Can training & policy making be outsourced to team members instead of enforcing rules? As technology and AI take over various job functions, how will the role of the modern people manager evolve? On Episode 101, of our special People & HR Series at Voice of Achievers, we discuss all this and more with our guest. Mr. Yuvaraj Srivastava is the Group CHRO at MakeMyTrip which encompasses MakeMyTrip, GoIbibo and RedBus. He...

On episode 100 of Voice of Achievers, we continue the People & HR Series and address an integral aspect in the workplace, in business, in relationships, and in life. We talk about values, and their relevance in the workplace. Come walk with us through this super short episode as we tread the paths exploring your core values, beliefs, and your self.   Words by- Yashika Begwani Original music by Shane Ivers Quote by Charles Dickens   Drop us a note on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn...

How do you chart your career trajectory in a country and a culture you weren’t born in? As teams and organizations become global, how can you truly deal with differences, and build multicultural teams? We continue our People & HR series with a focus on embracing diverse teams, people from various cultures and building trust and dealing with difference within global teams. Our guest Jill Sheldekar is an intercultural practitioner and has been helping individuals and organizations...

How do you successfully explain a career break in your resume? What does it take to transition from a sector to another? How do you build wellness systems in the organization? We continue our People & HR mini series talking about facing employers after career breaks with successful explanations, transitions from one career path to another and also about building robust systems to manage employee wellness and implement systems at scale. Our guest is Hari Subramanian, an XLRI alumnus...

Is diplomacy important for people management? Why are conflicts and disagreements important? Dive into the world of dealing with the leader's ego, nurturing creativity in team members, and encouraging conflicts and disagreements, in our People and HR series with Mr. Harjeet Khanduja, VP, HR at Reliance Jio. Harjeet has worked with the Tata Group and Piramal in the past and has filed 3 patents in the area of HR Technology. He has won multiple awards and accolades for his contribution...

Can empathy and the emotional quotient be taught or learnt? What makes some conversationalists & some leaders stand out? From letting go of the ego, to difficult conversations, and dealing with difficult people, we delve into the art of people management, the art of the conversation, the heart and art of human relationships, and more in our special People and HR series. Our guest is Mr. Sanjay Jha, the Executive Director of the Dale Carnegie Training operations in India, which has a...

What is sentiment analysis and what do you need to know ? What does a business school not prepare you for?How can entrepreneurs, managers and organizations, maintain employee motivation? We continue covering all things people management in our special People & HR Series. Our guest today is Partha Neog, the CEO and Co-founder of Vantage Circle, an HR tech company with clients spread across Asia, North America and Australia. With over two decades of expertise in product and executive...

How should people find the right organization to work with? How can people, and organizations build a culture and a brand? Aligning values with organizations, addressing workplace conflicts, bad bosses, and more on this episode as we cover digital and social HR in the first of the People & HR Series of Voice of Achievers. Our guest is Gautam Ghosh, an independent HR Consultant, specializing in employer branding, and helping organizations tell their stories by leveraging digital media....

Many of us secretly wish to write a book someday. What is the process of finding an idea, writing a book and the steps to get it published? Can you manage being an author while having a full time job? We’re breaking the dreamy myths and covering the bitter sweet realities of being a published author. Our guest is Ms. Vibha Batra an author, graphic novelist, advertising consultant, poet, lyricist, translator, playwright, scriptwriter, speaker, and creative writing mentor. She has published...

What is coffee consulting & how can it be embraced as a career choice? How can you enter the coffee business as an entrepreneur? We talk about all things knowing your coffee, coffee careers, coffee startups & entrepreneurship on this episode. Our guest is Mr Abhinav Mathur, the CEO & MD of Kaapi Machines and Something’s Brewing, India’s distinguished coffee solutions companies. In his career spanning 15+ years, Abhinav has dabbled in various roles including product, marketing,...

Mental wellness amidst chaos and the hustle culture can be elusive. How do you find calm & peace in chaos and what steps can you take to build your mental muscle and find a balance? We rediscover mental wellness & look at emotional well-being through the Tom & Jerry lens this Mental Wellness Month! Original Music credit- Henri Mancini (5 seconds used for the situation and well within the copyright laws) Music by- Shane Ivers   Drop us a note on Instagram, Facebook,...

How can one be truly inclusive at work? What are some things we take for granted, and some things we must be mindful of when dealing with people around us and being truly inclusive to the diverse workforce? We speak to Upasana Makati, the founder of White Print, India’s first English lifestyle magazine in braille. An active Diversity and Inclusive advocate and consultant, Upasana is also an author for children trying to bring about a change in the D&I space. Hear her drop some truth...

Women and Womenly Bonds. Female Friendships and Creating your Womanly Tribe We continue the #wonderwomen series but with a shortie. Told from the lens of the Powerpuff Girls combined with a research study and peppered with personal experience. Original Powerpuff Music Score Credit to Thomas Chase and Steve Rucker (under the copyright limit (1 sec) for usage of entertainment purposes only) Other Music Credits to Shane Ivers Written, Narrated and Voiced by Yashika Begwani Drop us a note...

Does travel really change you as a person or is it romanticised ? How do travel experiences shape personality, behaviour and impact careers? How can you make the most of travel experiences, what must you do for sure? On our #WonderWomen series, we speak to Monisha Rajesh, a serial traveller, explorer, writer, and author. She’s written Around India in 80 Trains which was named one of the top 10 books on India by The Independent. Her second book, Around the World in 80 Trains won the...

A grandmother who drives the tractor. Using PhD and postdoctoral skills for entrepreneurship. Women in agri-tech startups, and making agri-tech careers and farming cool. On the #wonderwomen series, we have Dr Renuka Karandikar, an entrepreneur, with 17 years of research experience, & countless patents. Renuka is the CEO of BioPrime Agri Solutions (providing innovative products & solutions for farmers. Renuka has led growth, partnerships, built strategies and raised funds. Hear her...

From building people ecosystems, to quality interactions, to intercultural experiences shaping entrepreneurs, to women and their unique leadership qualities, hear some unique ways to approach leadership roles with this podcast. We continue our wonder women series with Vandana Saxena Poria OBE, an entrepreneur, intercultural specialist, trainer, author, mother. Born and raised in the UK Vandana came back to India to begin her entrepreneurial journey. She has worked with Ernst & Young in...

Stress, Anxiety, Sadness, Worry, Grief - Can adults benefit from reading children’s books, especially as they deal with multiple emotions on a personal and professional level. How can young people, especially women deal with anxiety, psychological stress, and vulnerabilities? We continue the #wonderwomen series, with our guest Yamini Vijayan, a writer and editor based in Bangalore. She has worked as a senior editor with Pratham Books, a children's book publishing house, and also set up...

What do women bring to the table within the realm of AI and technology? With the ever-changing dynamics of technology, how can young people prepare for the future? We continue our #wonderwomen series with Ms. Swati Jain, one of the 50 Most Influential AI Leaders in India in 2021(Analytics Magazine). Ms. Jain is the VP, Decision Analytics at EXL Service where she leads a dynamic team of data scientists and AI/ML professionals impacting several Fortune 500 organizations. She comes with a rich...