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The Brand Called You
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Welcome to ‘The Brand Called You’, a platform that brings you Leadership Lessons, Knowledge, Experience and Wisdom from leading Global personalities from diverse backgrounds, who have contributed significantly to make the world a better place.
Listen to the brightest minds from the world of business, startups, technology, professionals, arts and social sector. Stay in the know as we talk to high achievers and gurus from across the world.
Find out what is shaping the world.
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Empowering Climate Innovation: Helena Wasserman, Co-Founder of Investors for Climate & Unstoppable
3d ago00:33:37Tap to summarizeIn this inspiring episode of the Leaders Who Care series, Mark Sadovnick welcomes Helena Wasserman, Co-Founder of Investors for Climate and Unstoppable. Helena shares her remarkable journey, shaped by a unique blend of creativity and business acumen rooted in her Italian, Swiss, Russian, and German heritage. She opens up about her personal experiences, including the profound impact of her brother's mental health struggles, and how they inspired her lifelong commitment to creating positive change.Helena discusses her transition from the nonprofit sector to the worlds of technology, startups, and climate finance, highlighting the importance of solving meaningful problems through innovation and purpose-driven investment. She shares valuable insights on building high-impact networks, achieving product-market fit before scaling, raising capital, and directing investment toward climate and sustainability solutions.The conversation also explores women's leadership in finance and technology, the importance of confidence and authentic relationship-building, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in business. Helena explains why long-term thinking, creativity, and focused execution are essential to addressing the world's most pressing environmental challenges.Don't miss this insightful conversation filled with practical insights, inspiring leadership lessons, and a hopeful vision for a more sustainable future.
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Transforming Organizations in the Digital Age | Derinda Brown, Principal Consultant, Wilde Ace Pty Ltd
4d ago00:21:52Tap to summarizeJoin us for an insightful episode of The Brand Called You as host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Derinda Brown, Principal Consultant at Wilde Ace Pty Ltd, to discuss business transformation, adaptive leadership, customer experience, and the evolving role of AI in today's business landscape.Drawing on decades of experience across multiple industries and continents, Derinda shares practical insights into leading organizational transformation, creating sustainable business value, balancing short-term performance with long-term strategic priorities, and keeping people at the center of change.In this engaging conversation, she also explores how customer expectations are evolving, why trust is essential in data-driven personalization, and how leaders can thoughtfully integrate AI into their organizations while maintaining human judgment and ethical decision-making.Whether you're a business leader, strategist, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of technology, leadership, and customer experience, this episode is packed with actionable insights you won't want to miss.
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Boudine Berkleef, Founder of De Puppy Specialist: From Police Detective to Canine Behavior Expert
5d ago00:34:43Tap to summarizeDiscover the inspiring journey of Boudine Berkleef, Founder of De Puppy Specialist, in this episode of The Brand Called You. Hosted by Frits Bussemaker, Boudine shares her transformation from police officer and PTSD case manager to becoming a renowned canine behavior therapist.Learn about the challenges and rewards of working with dogs, why training owners is just as important as training their pets, and how choosing the right breed for your lifestyle can make all the difference. Boudine also discusses separation anxiety, canine behavior, and the realities of building a successful business from scratch.Whether you're a dog lover, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply fascinated by animal behavior, this episode is packed with practical insights and inspiring lessons.
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Unlocking Leadership Signatures: Gauri Jauhar, Global Executive Director, S&P Global Energy
6d ago00:26:12Tap to summarizeJoin us for an insightful episode of The Brand Called You, where Ashutosh Garg speaks with Gauri Jauhar, Global Executive Director, Strategic Climate and Energy Initiatives at S&P Global Energy.Gauri shares her remarkable journey from studying economics to leading global initiatives in the energy sector. She introduces her Five Leadership Signatures—building kind workplaces, simplifying complexity through practical frameworks, fostering meaningful dialogue, creating successful coalitions, and developing future-ready leaders.Discover why kindness is an underrated leadership strength, how psychological safety fuels high performance, why listening is a true leadership superpower, and how balancing hard and soft skills is essential in an AI-driven world.Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, manager, or young professional, this conversation offers practical insights into leading with purpose, navigating complexity, and building resilient, high-performing teams.Key topics include:Leadership in an AI-driven worldKindness and psychological safety at workSimplifying complexity with practical frameworksThe power of dialogue and active listeningBuilding successful partnerships and coalitionsDeveloping future-ready leadersCareer advice for young professionals
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Building Trust & Transformative Leadership | Gautam Ganglani, CEO, Right Selection Corporate Events & Author of Breaking Bread | The Brand Called You
1w ago00:24:22Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Brand Called You, Ashutosh Garg speaks with Gautam Ganglani, CEO, Right Selection Corporate Events, and author of Breaking Bread, about his remarkable journey from a family bookstore to building a global thought leadership business.Gautam shares what truly distinguishes a transformational thought leader from a keynote speaker, explores the future of conferences in the age of AI, and explains why live events continue to create lasting value. He also discusses the importance of trust, authentic leadership, executive coaching, and relationship-building, while reflecting on lessons learned from renowned thought leaders including Marshall Goldsmith, Stephen Covey, and Ron Kaufman.Whether you're an aspiring leader, event organizer, executive, or speaker, this conversation offers practical insights into leadership, personal growth, and building meaningful professional relationships.
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Unlocking Emotional Intelligence for Success | Monique DiMonaco, Life, Leadership & Career Coach, Founder of EQ Wize
1w ago00:21:22Tap to summarizeIn this insightful conversation, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Monique DiMonaco, Life, Leadership & Career Coach and Founder of EQ Wize, to explore why emotional intelligence (EQ) is becoming one of the most valuable skills for personal and professional success.Monique shares her inspiring journey, what motivated her to found EQ Wize, and her mission to help young adults and professionals develop the essential human skills needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing world.The conversation explores:Why emotional intelligence is a stronger predictor of success than IQWhether EQ can be learned and developedThe qualities that distinguish emotionally intelligent leadersThe growing mental health challenges facing Gen ZThe impact of social media on resilience and relationshipsThe role of parents in building emotionally resilient childrenHow organizations can foster emotionally intelligent workplace culturesThe human skills that will matter most in the future of work
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Discovering Ancestry and Adventure: Brigid Kennedy, Author of Lost: The Lost City of Incan Gold
1w ago00:22:55Tap to summarizeJoin us for an inspiring episode of The Brand Called You featuring Brigid Kennedy, author from Virginia, USA. Brigid shares her extraordinary journey from professional violinist, teacher, and mother to publishing her debut novel, Lost: The Lost City of Incan Gold.Discover how her family's remarkable history inspired the story, how she overcame imposter syndrome, and why preserving family legacies became the heart of her writing. She also reflects on the emotional experience of writing about her ancestors, blending Irish and Incan heritage, and the ways her background in music shaped her storytelling.Whether you're an aspiring writer, a history enthusiast, or a lover of adventure stories, this conversation will inspire you to preserve the stories that matter most.
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Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, CEO & Founder of Heart-Tech Health: Revolutionizing Women's Heart Care Through Innovation
1w ago00:52:07Tap to summarizeJoin us for a groundbreaking episode of the Leaders Who Care series as we welcome our first cardiologist, Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, CEO & Founder of Heart-Tech Health.Discover Dr. Steinbaum's inspiring journey from the worlds of dance and the performing arts to becoming a leading innovator in women's heart health. She shares powerful stories about growing up in a family of physicians, breaking stereotypes, and advocating for women in a traditionally male-dominated field.In this insightful conversation, Dr. Steinbaum explains how her passion for prevention, creative thinking, and holistic healthcare inspired her to found Heart-Tech Health and develop Adesso, a technology platform designed to transform preventive cardiology for women.Learn about the challenges women face in receiving timely and accurate heart care, the systemic barriers within healthcare, and how Dr. Steinbaum is working to reshape the future of women's cardiovascular health.If you're passionate about healthcare, innovation, leadership, and empowering women, this episode is a must-watch.
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Breaking Barriers in Women’s Sports: Brenda Andress, Founder & President of SheIS Sports Network
2w ago00:37:31Tap to summarizeWelcome to another inspiring episode of The Brand Called You – Leaders Who Care.In this episode, Mark Sadovnick speaks with Brenda Andress, Founder & President of SheIS Sports Network and former Commissioner of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League (CWHL).Brenda shares her remarkable journey—from growing up with a passion for hockey in small-town Canada to becoming one of the most influential leaders in women’s sports. She reflects on breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry, building a successful career in parks and recreation, and leading the CWHL through historic milestones, including international partnerships and landmark events.She also discusses the vision behind the SheIS Sports Network, an innovative digital platform designed to make women’s sports more visible while empowering athletes and fans to share their own stories.This conversation is filled with valuable insights on leadership, resilience, purpose, innovation, and the future of women’s sports. Brenda’s story is a powerful reminder that passion, perseverance, and bold leadership can create lasting change.💡 Subscribe to The Brand Called You for more inspiring conversations with leaders who care.
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Super Dad Coach Vishal Kumar Singh: Redefining Fatherhood & Building the Platform of Papas
2w ago00:25:15Tap to summarizeWelcome to another inspiring episode of The Brand Called You!In this episode, host Ashutosh Garg is joined by Vishal Kumar Singh, Super Dad Coach and Founder of Platform of Papas, for a thought-provoking conversation on redefining modern fatherhood.Vishal shares his journey from corporate leadership to becoming a coach dedicated to helping fathers build deeper relationships with their children. He explains why being a provider alone is no longer enough and how emotional presence, vulnerability, and continuous self-development can transform both parenting and leadership at home.The conversation explores the challenges fathers face today, the myths surrounding fatherhood, and practical ways to balance ambition with family while raising emotionally intelligent children. Whether you're a father, a leader, or someone committed to personal growth, this episode offers valuable insights into creating a meaningful legacy through intentional parenting.If you enjoyed this conversation, like, share, and subscribe to The Brand Called You for more inspiring discussions with global leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers.
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