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To a T(alk)
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In a world dominated by discussions over text messages, we are here to rekindle the spirit of conversations.
To a T (alk), an Infokoala initiative, which strives to fathom the sagacity of people who have made it big in their lives.
Amidst candid conversations, we figure out why do successful people do what they do, and the various intricacies of how they operate and think (differently).
Join us in reliving the stories of luminaries, who, starting from the same place as us, went on to become an inspiration for all.
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Marketing In Tough Times
Jul 4, 202100:31:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we have Mr. Saurabh Bajaj, the marketing head, of Britannia Dairy. He has 17+ years of experience in Business Development, Sales, Marketing & Innovation with Britannia Industries, USL - Diageo, Mondelez (Cadbury) & Wipro Consumer Care. Saurabh is a thought leader and a seasoned professional. He has been awarded as one of the best marketing & communication professionals in the industry by White Page International. In this unfiltered discussion, we discuss the nuances of marketing in times of new normal. We talk about why we don’t have “iconic” advertisements anymore and every other is “trendy” Join us as we get into a sneak peek into a day’s life of a senior marketing leader. Keep growing. Have a wonderful week ahead Stay safe and get vaccinated
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A Sneak Peek into Aviation.
Jun 28, 202100:43:45Tap to summarizeToday, we have Mr. Arun Kumar Singh, who has been in the Aviation industry for more than two decades. He was the CEO of Air Deccan and Bassaka Air, and currently holds the position of the CEO at Air One India. In the episode, Mr. Arun offers his amazing insights into the aviation industry of India and around the world, while debunking some widely thought beliefs. Tune in to the Episode Today Streaming Now. Sneak Peek Into Aviation with Mr. Arun Kumar Singh, CEO, India One Air
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How Brands Influence Your Decisions
Jun 19, 202100:29:56Tap to summarizeToday, we have Mr. Gaurav Bhushan Sharma in the second episode of To A Talk Season 2. He is currently the Senior Vice President-Growth at Pine Labs. He has also served as the Vice President-Marketing at Paytm. As an Alumni of IIM Ahmedabad, his insights towards the field of Marketing are incredible and he is a great Market enthusiast. We had an opportunity to interact with him on how brands actually influence the buyers' purchase decisions. He throws light on how Marketing used to be different say a 100 years back and how things changed as time flew. How new ventures enter the market with a low budget where Marketing involves huge expenditure. Look out for some subtle marketing cues, which we tend to oversee in our day-to-day lives, even though they are right in front of our eyes, and which in some way or the other impact our purchasing decisions. How Brands Influence Your Decisions Ft Gaurav Bhushan Sharma
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Post pandemic opportunities
Jun 12, 202100:34:08Tap to summarizeToday we have Mr. Debashish Ghosh with us. He is currently a vice president and country HR head of Berkadia, a Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies financial services and company. Before joining Berkadia, he was an associate with GE and Genpact managing multiple roles in HR Mr. Debashish Ghosh has a passion to help companies realize their human capital. He has also been recognized in silicon magazine as the top 10 most promising HR leaders in 2020. He is an official mentor and advisor to many B schools/universities. His words are a guiding light to industry entrants. Tune in to the podcast to gain an insight into the expected post-pandemic changes in recruitment. “If we change just behavior it might just come back in few days, what really needs to change is the mindset”
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Never Say Never ft. Ms. Debosmita Majumder - Head of Marketing, Porsche India • Ex-HOM, Puma India
Jan 9, 202100:59:01Tap to summarizeToday we speak to Ms Debosmita Majumder. She is a marketer at profession and an athlete by heart! Ms Debosmita is currently the head of marketing, PR at Porsche India and Ex Marketing head at Puma India. She is passionate, curious and creative. She has excelled both in academics and in sports as well. As a mentor and as a Team Player she steered innovative and path breaking campaigns With 14 years of working with few of the best agencies and brands across a wide range of sectors including Healthcare, FMGC, fashion, sports and beauty she has experience and skill.
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Blithesome Ideas ft. Mr. Samar Singla, Founder/CEO - Jugnoo, Jungle Works
Dec 27, 202000:47:02Tap to summarizeToday we talk to Mr. Samar Singla who is a serial entrepreneur and a physicist by education. Mr. Samar Singla is a Founder/ CEO at Jugnoo from July 2014. He is also the Founder of Click Labs. From October 2009 to November 2010 he worked as a Researcher in University of Maryland. Prior to this he was Researcher at IBM from May 2008 to August 2008. He was also worked as a Scientist at CERN. Mr. Samar Singla did his BTech in Physics from Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi and received his Masters degree from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay in Chemistry. He is an avid traveler and amateur photographer who likes to document the everyday world. Samar’s personal website calls him ‘Someone somewhere in a garage’ which clearly portrays his love and penchant for building new things.
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Rationalising Modern Marketing ft. Mr. Lalit Makhijani - CMO, Godrej Properties
Dec 20, 202000:49:06Tap to summarizeToday, we talk to none other than Mr. Lalit Makhijani. Studying from MIT-Sloan School of Management, Mr. Lalit has had a career of dreams. Starting off from Kimberley-Clark, he went on to become the assistant Vice President of the Citi Bank, then the Head of Sales and Marketing at the Wadhva Group before assuming his latest role as the CMO of Godrej Properties. In a world where marketing has become increasingly the product of data driven analytics, Mr. Lalit believes that in reality, it is the human connections that drive consumers even today. He talks in length in the podcast about how he, with the help of his team has successfully made a culture where consumers matter the most, something which is missing from most MNCs of today's world. Mr. Lalit also shares his inspiring journey. Tune in now.
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Sailing Ideas ft. Mr. Vivek Kapoor - Co-Founder, Dineout
Dec 12, 202000:32:19Tap to summarize"Lead from the front. Ensure no job is menial. If I am doing it, there's no need to feel small about it." On this episode of To a T(alk), we have with us Mr. Vivek Kapoor, who is the Co-founder of Dineout. He is an Ex-Merchant Navy Official, with global business acumen and an ability to navigate through international opportunities. Mr. Vivek is a restless soul by nature, always looking for new opportunities to explore. He advises people to respect their own time along with the others you are dealing with. He also speaks about the importance of having the right team. Listen to the complete episode to hear about his experiences and learnings.
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Unveiling Business Opportunities ft. Mr. Sanjeev Bikhchandani - Founder, InfoEdge
Dec 5, 202000:43:12Tap to summarizeToday, in this Special Episode of TO A T [ALK] Podcast, we speak with Mr. Sanjeev Bikhchandani. Mr. Sanjeev Bikhchandani is an Indian businessman, who is the Founder and Executive Chairman of InfoEdge which owns Naukri.com, a job portal. it also owns majority of stakes in online food delivery outfit Zomato and insurance marketplace, Policybazaar.com. He is also the Co-Founder of Ashoka University. He was given the Padma Shri Award, the fourth Highest civilian award in India, in January 2020. In this episode, he exuded his extraordinary mindset. He is a person who seeks change in a world where hatred is ubiquitous. His views on how the core of any business is the value of its proposition and its ability to sell itself to its targeted market. Tune in to the podcast now to unfold this conversation!
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The Mind Palace ft. Mr. Nishant Kasibhatla - Certified Speaking Professional
Nov 28, 202001:02:15Tap to summarize“Memory management is probably the single most overlooked and underused soft skill of all, so few people have realized the huge benefits that can be gained from it.” On this episode of TO A T [ALK] we have with us The Memory Magician from Singapore, Mr. Nishant Kasibhatla. Nishant Kasibhatla is a Global Professional Speaker and a Virtual Keynote Speaker. He is a Guinness World Record Holder in Memory and a Certified Speaking Professional. In 2011, Kasibhatla memorized 100 colors shown in random sequence and recalled them without a single mistake - setting the new world record for the longest color sequence memorized. American Express, Qatar Airways, and Coca-Cola are just a few companies that have relied on Nishant to deliver presentations that are mesmerizing, memorable, and message-driven. Millions of television viewers have experienced Nishant Kasibhatla on the Discovery Channel, South China Morning Post, Channel News Asia, VTV, Zee TV, and Vasantham TV networks. In his speeches and workshops, Nishant has empowered thousands of people, helping them challenge their limiting beliefs and achieve greater heights of effectiveness. Tune into this episode of our podcast to experience the amusing journey of a person who would take your mind on a really ‘memorable’ ride. Watch 40+ videos of Nishant (on memory, focus and output) https://youtube.com/NishantKasibhatlaSpeaker Download Nishant's Daily Routine to boost your learning power, focus and productivity: https://eventinfo.krtra.com/t/IPnbdhNp0FYf
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