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Send us a text Our guest today is a Harvard-trained physician-scientist, TEDx speaker, author, inventor, and entrepreneur with a 42-year career in medicine, science and leadership. Meet Dr. Ravi Iyer, MD, who has been recognized by Marqui’s Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in TOP Doctors of America. Sought after as a brilliant engaging communicator whose TEDxGary talk on The Power of Intentional Focus was the 9th most viewed TEDx talk in 2024 with over 1.5 million views in under 90 days, Dr. Iyer is acclaimed as 2024’s fastest-rising speaker and expert on People First Leadership. He conducts workshops on Burnout Resistant Leadership; Cognitive Alignment for teams and courses on Strategies of Neuroaligned Groups that have been rated as transformational for enabling individuals, teams, and organizations to discover methods by which they can remain connected to their purpose with immense focus and creativity providing them resilience and flexibility in navigating the challenges of their enterprise and their life. [04:48s] Genesis of his journey as a doctor [15:18s] ‘Silencing the mental clutter’ [26:49s] The 30-minute ‘pill’ fix to maximize the ‘Creator’s Hour’ [33:43s] Dr. Iyer’s secret to work-life balance [43:08s] His take on what mental wellbeing means today CLICK HERE to get a free signed digital copy of Dr. Iyer’s book, ‘The Art of Viral Speaking’. Check out his other books: ‘The Reaper’s Dance’ and ‘Squirrels in my Brain’ Connect with Dr. Iyer on LinkedIn Learn more about his work at www.driyer.com Connect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.com Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, and more. This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

Send us a text Empowering innovators and entrepreneurs among the underserved segments of Arkansas, United States is the amazing team at Startup Junkie led by our guest today – Claudia P Scott, Director of Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Kiva NWA. Claudia spearheads Kiva NWA initiatives aimed at empowering small businesses and underserved entrepreneurs by enhancing access to capital and essential resources. Under her leadership, the annual funds allocated to Kiva loans in Northwest Arkansas (NWA) have increased by 2.5 times, all the while maintaining an exceptional repayment rate. Over 80% of these loans are directed toward underserved communities, fostering greater equity and economic opportunity in the region. A native of Costa Rica and fluent in both English and Spanish, Claudia is also deeply committed to advocating for Tourette Syndrome and neurodiversity, using her personal experiences to champion the creation of inclusive environments both in and out of the workplace. Hit play to tune into the story behind the unstoppable force that is Claudia P Scott! [05:26s] Genesis of her inclusive entrepreneurial journey [10:04s] Story of Kiva NWA [19:12s] Facilitating inclusive entrepreneurship in the community [33:34s] The Kiva success stories! [40:06s] RWL: Read ‘It Didn't Start with You’ by Mark Wolynn; ‘Becoming’ by Michelle Obama; WATCH ‘That 70s Show’; LISTEN to ‘How to be Human’ podcast by Anna Toonk Connect with Claudia on LinkedIn Learn more about Kiva NWA at https://startupjunkie.org/kivalaunch/ Connect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.com Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, Jio Saavn and more. This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

Send us a text Facilitating deeply human spaces centered on connection and community for over 15 years now is the one and only Rangineh Azimzadeh Tehrani, the Principal and Founder of Solh Resolutions International. A Circle Practitioner and Certified Professional Facilitator©, Rangineh lives into her core values of empathy and self-awareness through her work with The Circle Way (TCW), a circle methodology that offers a counter-cultural, equity-centered approach to working with groups while shifting organizations from transactional places into relational spaces. Her early years rooted in Tehran where she lived with her family during the Iran/Iraq war, ultimately set the foundation for her commitment to peace and conflict transformation work. Rangineh has worked with cross-sector organizations from community-based organizations to local governments. She was part of a global facilitation team that trained Saudi executive health care professionals in facilitation methods as part of the country’s 2030 Vision, for which the project won an IAF Gold Impact Award. Hit play to listen to this fascinating conversation illustrating Rangineh’s brilliant work facilitating community engagements, conflict consciousness workshops, racial healing circles and more. [05:25s] Genesis of her work in conflict resolution [09:34s] Journey into facilitation [16:29s] Facilitating community engagements [19:01s] Conflict consciousness workshops [44:54s] RWL: Read ‘Clarity & Connection’ by Yung Pueblo; ‘Emergent Strategy’ by Adrienne Maree Brown; ‘Holding Change’ by Adrienne Maree Brown; ‘Rest is Resistance’ by Tricia Hersey; ‘Hope for the Flowers’ by Trina Paulus; LISTEN to Damien Escobar Connect with Rangineh on LinkedIn Find out more about Rangineh’s work at https://www.solhresolutionsinternational.com/ Connect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.com Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms. This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

Send us a text We know sustainability is good for business. But how can organizations really go about it, well beyond the green washing, to create lasting impact? Meet the experts from Institute for Management Development (IMD), Professor Julia Binder and Professor Knut Haanaes whose book ‘Leading the Sustainable Business Transformation: A Playbook from IMD’, brings together renowned IMD thought leaders to offer action-orientated, practical support to business leaders ready to move beyond understanding why sustainability is essential to tackling the critical question of how to achieve it. Julia is Professor of Sustainable Innovation and Business Transformation at IMD and Director of the IMD Center for Sustainable and Inclusive Business. Meanwhile, Knut is IMD Professor of Strategy, Lundin Chair Professor of Sustainability and co-director of two programs: ‘Leading Sustainable Business Transformation’ and ‘Sustainability from the Boardroom’. Hit play for some brilliant actionable insights and tips to champion your sustainability business transformation. [05:50s] Their journey into the study of business sustainability [10:05s] Are organizations really getting business sustainability? [14:07s] Key research findings in emerging business trends [29:11s] ‘Not a single actor, but a movement’ for sustainability through leadership successions [44:31s] Top tips for leaders Get your copy of Leading the Sustainable Business Transformation: A Playbook from IMD Connect with Julia on LinkedIn Connect with Knut on LinkedIn More about IMD: www.imd.org Connect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.com Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, and more. This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

Send us a text Wishing you all a fabulous New Year! Welcome back and we are glad to kick off 2025 with our first guest of the year, Mirjami Sipponen-Damonte, the CEO of Finnish boutique facilitation agency Xpedio and an experienced facilitation professional. Mirjami has over two decades of experience in developing individuals and organizations across Europe and beyond. Currently, her focus as a facilitator is on supporting companies in strategic development, as well as helping leadership teams enhance their group dynamics and communication. She is also a long-term partner to select client organizations in developing their leadership culture. Mirjami has previously served on the Board of the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) and as Regional Director. She is a Certified Professional Facilitator | Master and has won two Facilitation Impact Awards. Mirjami is also author of Varmuutta fasilitointiin, which has become a key resource in universities and educational institutions across Finland. Hit play to listen to her conversation with Vinay. [03:54s] Journey into facilitation [10:12s] Building the business – opportunities and challenges [15:03s] Pure process facilitation versus training facilitation in Finland [20:40s] Best practices to keep learning as a facilitator [29:10s] Emergence of the next generation of facilitators [44:45s] RWL: Watch ‘A Man Called Otto’ ; READ ‘Loving what is’ by Byron Katie Connect with Mirjami on LinkedIn Find more about Mirjami’s work at https://www.xpedio.eu/ Connect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.com Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, and more. This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

Send us a text It’s a year-end SHP tradition – where we bring you our top picks of the year. This time though, we invite our past guest hosts, Dhruti Shah(who, by the way, now has a podcast of her own ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’) and Sanjay Dugar to choose their top episode picks from 2024. You can listen to the full episodes of their top picks, by clicking on each episode title below. As we wrap up another wonderful year of podcasting, here is a big shout-out to all our listeners and our guests from across the world for being with us, tuning in each episode. We look forward to bringing you more exciting episodes with a new guest line-up next year. Do write in and tell us what YOU liked from this year and what you would like to hear about, at podcast@c2cod.com. We will see you back in January of 2025! Wish you all a fabulous New Year! Dhruti’s top picks Ep 141: Jack ‘Mr. Toilet’ Sim of World Toilet Org Ep 130: Rigzin Lachic on Sustainability in Business Ep 128: Dhruv Joshi of Cloud Physician on Remote ICU Management Sanjay’s top picks Episode 137: Ken Honda on the Art of ‘Happy Money’ Ep 134: IAF Chair, Gerardo de Luzenberger on Future of Facilitation Ep 135: Samuel H Kim of Center for Asia Leadership What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.com Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more. This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

Send us a text A visionary leader on a powerful mission to humanise the world of work – meet Alex Bailey, Global CEO and Co-Founder of Bailey & French, who has redefined what it means to build purpose-driven organisations, placing human connection, wellbeing, and sustainability at the core of business success. For over 20 years, Alex has been a catalyst for change, driving large-scale cultural evolutions that blend ground-breaking research with innovative, people-centred approaches. Her work isn’t just about growth – it’s about creating environments where individuals and teams thrive, unlocking the full potential of organisations. Her bold vision of a more human world of work isn’t just an aspiration – it's a reality that is reshaping industries and empowering people across the globe. Alex recently won ‘Company of the Year’ and was a finalist for ‘Businesswoman of the Year 2022’ in the Dynamic Business Awards. Under Alex’s leadership, Bailey & French has become a global powerhouse. Alex also received the BAHBA Award for Innovation in 2019 and was a Sussex Business Awards finalist for Large Business of the Year 2021. Hit play to experience this powerhouse of a podcast! [04:05s] Genesis of a humanist psychologist [10:30s] ‘Islands of sanity’ for leaders, human sustainability: Biggest shifts in organizational psychology [19:25s] Humanising the world of work [25:25s] Main levers for leaders for human sustainability [31:20s] AI and human sustainability [40:20s] Tipping point for that collective solutioning [45:41s] RWL: READ ‘Homo Prospectus’ and other books by Martin Seligman Connect with Alex on LinkedIn Find more about Alex’s work at Bailey & French at https://www.baileyandfrench.com/ Connect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.com Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music and more This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

Send us a text Something a little different today! Last week, our parent entity, C2C Organizational Development in association with Take 5 Global LLC launched an innovative and visionary learning journey for leaders created by none other than the only person to have come on our podcast as a guest twice, Paul Dupuis! The launch featured an engaging conversation around future-ready leadership with Dhruti Shah, host of The Resilient Entrepreneur podcast and Director C2C-OD, Dr. Anurag Batra, Group Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld BW Group and Founder, exchange4media, and Paul and Vinay of course. The launch was supported by Business World People as Outreach Partner. Based on Paul’s bestselling book, ‘The Rule of 5’, Future Ready Leadership Gym© is a hybrid leadership development programme designed to equip leaders with the essential skills and insights to navigate and thrive in the ever-evolving business landscape of ‘today, tomorrow and day after tomorrow’. It address core leadership themes connecting concept with real-life examples, stories and ‘how to’ applications. The program features an 11-episode video series e-learning which culminates with a mastermind, one-day facilitated workshop in-person with Paul, followed by one-on-one coaching with Paul. We are pleased to bring you this launch webinar with an exclusive sneak peek into the Future Ready Leadership Gym© conducted live on Zoom on November 12, as a Shiny Happy People special – hit play to tune in to the conversation and glean insights from the experts. WATCH the official trailer of Future Ready Leadership Gym© DOWNLOAD more details about Future Ready Leadership Gym© READ Paul’s book ‘The Rule of 5’ WATCH the full launch webinar on YouTube WRITE IN to us at info@c2cod.com with your questions and interest. Connect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.com Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, and more. This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram,

Send us a text We are back with one of our favourite subjects – it’s time for facilitation! Our guest today is seasoned facilitator who started her journey in agriculture development and is today a leading force in the facilitation community in Serbia and the region. Meet Tamara Živadinović who specialises in designing and facilitating multi-stakeholder processes and social learning, with more than 20 years of facilitation experience of working with different groups and cultural settings, from local communities to governmental bodies in Serbia, Europe and across the globe. Tamara is also the current Regional Director of Europe and Middle East Region of the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) and the president of Serbian Association of Facilitators. In January 2025, she will be taking over as Vice Chair of the IAF. Hit play for her incredible story! [02:57s] Journey into facilitation [10:06s] Working at the grassroots- Genesis of Mena Group [16:23s] Facilitation and Rural Development in Serbia [24:21s] Promoting the power of facilitation [30:43s] Insights as Regional Director of IAF Europe & Middle East [41:06s] RWL: READ Peter Senge's The Fifth Discipline, Ingrid Bens’ ‘Advanced Facilitation Strategies’ , Maureen R. Jenkins & Jon C. Jenkins' ‘The 9 Disciplines of a Facilitator’ Connect with Tamara on LinkedIn Spread the power of facilitation – join the growing global community of International Association of Facilitators (IAF) here: www.iaf-world.org/ Connect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.com Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more. This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

Send us a text On June 8, last year, on Episode 115, we had had a very special guest on this podcast – Joel Godi. The social psychologist, social entrepreneur and coach, whose life changed after discovering that he was neurodivergent, ADHD & Autistic (ASD1) in his early 40s, had been on a mission ever since to improve the quality of life of the neurodivergent community. Through his company NeuroGifted®, Joel worked tirelessly to create awareness and education, give voice to the neurodivergent community through advocacy, improve employability, help support neurodiversity initiatives and create value for individuals and organizations. On October 7 this year, the world lost a true gem of a person with Joel’s sudden demise. The Shiny Happy People podcast is committed now more than ever to take Joel’s legacy and his work on neuro-diversity to more people – we bring you this re-release of Vinay’s conversation with Joel from Episode 115 as a tribute to an extraordinary human being who touched the lives of many, many people, and more than that, gave a new meaning to their existence. Rest in peace, Joel, you are sorely missed. Write in to us at podcast@c2cod.com Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more. This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

Send us a text On this Shiny Happy People special, we shine the spotlight on a subject very close to our hearts: impact of training and learning effectiveness. And to bring home the point, we bring in the experts or, as they say, the big guns! Meet the President and CEO of Kirkpatrick Partners, Vanessa Alzate, and Kirkpatrick Certified Facilitator, Jawad Ahmed, who together bring you fresh insights, solid cases, top tips and best practices on the world’s leading methodology in training evaluation, the New World Kirkpatrick Four Levels®. This episode goes out especially to all the HR and L&D leaders and their business counterparts – hit play to get the lowdown on how you can transform training programs for your organization and maximize their impact aligned to your business goals. [04:13s] Top myths about the Kirkpatrick Four Levels® [07:59s] ROE (return on expectation) versus ROI (return on investment); case studies [20:13s] Challenges: Why aren't more companies using the Kirkpatrick Model? [25:30s] Best practices: How can we enable training evaluation impact for more organizations? [35:15s] Future plans for Kirkpatrick Partners Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn Connect with Jawad on LinkedIn More on Kirkpatrick Partners at https://www.kirkpatrickpartners.com/ Get more impact stories on the Kirkpatrick Podcast Get Kirkpatrick Certified, see upcoming certifications by C2C-OD: https://c2cod.com/certifications Connect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.com Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more. This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

Send us a text Dream. Believe. Achieve. That’s the lead-in on his LinkedIn bio, and sure enough, his work is moving worlds to make these three words a reality for thousands of children living in poverty. Our guest this episode is Paul McLean, Chief Learning Officer, Master Facilitator & Coach at IGNITE Performance, and Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit, Dreams For Life. With over 15 years of sales acumen, Paul at IGNITE Performance, a boutique human learning & development consultancy, has delivered applied learning & enablement outcomes for over 5,000+ individuals, 300+ teams globally. Paul’s deep passion for learning and supporting human development sowed the seeds for ‘Dreams For Life’ which is working to eliminate poverty by making early education a reality for underprivileged children in Indonesia and now Australia. Hit play to witness the force that is Paul McLean! [03:06s] The origin story [07:55s] Australia to Asia: The Cultural Transition [12:42s] Corporate to Consulting: The Career Transition [17:10s] ‘Dreams For Life’: Genesis and story so far [36:04s] RWL: Read ‘Be Your Own Leadership Coach’ by Karen Stein and ‘Never Split the Difference’by Chris Voss Connect with Paul on LinkedIn More on Dreams For Life at www.dreamsforlife.org Join Dreams For Life’s mission. Volunteer. Sponsor. Partner. Connect: https://dreamsforlife.org/involved Connect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.com Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more. This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebo

Send us a text In the midst of his travels between the Philippines, Singapore and India, Vinay gives you a quick update on our upcoming episodes - stay tuned next week for the next guest episode! Connect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What would you like to hear about on our podcast? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.com Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more. This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

Send us a text This episode, we have someone who helps C-suite executive unlock their leadership superpowers to transform into high-performing teams by ‘tapping into the profound, transformative energies of midlife – the final frontier in adult development’. Meet Aneace Haddad, a former tech CEO who became an executive coach after discovering that he liked people more than computers! He is the author of ‘Soaring Beyond Midlife: The Surprisingly Natural Emergence of Leadership Superpowers in Life’s Second Half’. With a career that spans four decades and multiple continents, Aneace offers deep insights into adaptability and renewal. His unique perspective to leadership coaching and development results in a natural, organic emergence of leadership excellence. Aneace is a senior advisor at McKinsey and an external facilitator at Deloitte University. [02:27s] The origin story [05:02s] Pivot to the world of consulting [12:01s] Genesis of ‘Soaring Beyond Midlife’ [15:34s] Shifts in midlife transformations [25:38s] ‘Letting go’: Tipping point for leaders [31:02s] Top takeaways of ‘Soaring Beyond Midlife’ RWL: READ Aneace’s bestseller ‘Soaring Beyond Midlife: The Surprisingly Natural Emergence of Leadership Superpowers in Life’s Second Half’ Connect with Aneace on LinkedIn More on his work at www.aneace.com Connect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.com Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more. This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

Send us a text A ‘fearlessly curious disruptive empath’ – that’s Melissa Indot in a nutshell, our guest on this episode. A certified life coach, meditation & yoga educator, master energy healer/ shaman, family constellations practitioner and an emotional healing guide, Melissa facilitates people’s personal healing journey towards create a purposeful life by their design by disrupting societal norms and expectations. Rooted in her own personal healing journey through addiction, sobriety, cancer care-giving, loss of loved ones and grief, Melissa’s work has used music to help women in midlife to ditch the stereotypes, shift mindset, heal trauma, disrupt outdated behavioural patterns and transform dreams to compelling realities. Melissa is the Creatrix of Intuitive Music Programming (IMP), a modality using music as a foundational tool that facilitates dynamic shifts through layers of out-dated belief systems. By the way, she was also a pop star back in the day! Hit play to listen to one of the most powerful stories you will ever hear – a story about the power of music, love, loss, life and healing. [03:54s] Her early career as an accountant and a music popstar! [15:23s] ‘Music is the language of the soul’ [17:16s] Genesis of IMP and Melissa’s journey of healing [32:08s] Life of an empath [45:51s] RWL: Melissa’s recommendations to READ ‘The Book of Woman’ by Osho; WATCH her YouTube channel for her meditation music videos Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Follow her work at https://www.intuitivemusicprogramming.com/ Connect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.com Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more. This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram,

Send us a text Look who’s on our podcast today! Meet the veritable Jack Sim, better known globally as ‘Mr. Toilet’, Founder of the World Toilet Organization, the global non-profit which has been working to improve toilet and sanitation conditions worldwide since 2001. Today, it has 15 members and has now grown to 151 member organizations in 53 countries. The Singaporean serial entrepreneur whose motto is ‘to live a useful life’ has started and run 16 businesses and 8 social businesses. Jack then retired at age 40 to devote his time towards changing the world. He has founded the Restroom Association of Singapore in 1998 and created the UN World Toilet Day observed on November 19 every year. Hit play to listen to this fascinating story! [03:00s] Genesis of the World Toilet Organization [11:33s] Making toilets ‘fashionable’ [19:00s] The need to talk more about the global sanitation issue [33:33s] What’s next for the World Toilet Org Look out for Jack’s book ‘The Gumption of Mr. Toilet’ releasing on August 27, 2024 by Penguin Random House. More about the World Toilet Organization at https://worldtoilet.org/ Connect with Jack on LinkedIn Connect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.com Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more. This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

Send us a text Her magical childhood lived on a tea estate in Kerala laid the genesis for her deep connection to nature and her passionate advocacy for environmental conservation. Meet Sunitha Srinivasan, the brilliant mind and soul behind EIB Solutions, a family-owned manufacturing enterprise that produces eco-friendly, biodegradable cleaning formulations that are human and animal-safe. With nearly 30 years of professional experience across various industries, Sunitha holds the exciting laurel to have started her career as India’s first female tea taster and blender! She then went on to work in the retail sector for over two decades in across five countries before she started EIBS. Sunitha has pioneered a retail skill development course for underprivileged children through Jeevika Skills Foundation, a CSR initiative of C2C Organizational Development. Sunitha is also an author with two historical narratives in her repertoire, while she is currently working on her third book. Hit play to listen to this fascinating story! [04:00s] Starting her career as India’s first woman tea taster! [06:25s] From retail to entrepreneurship and sustainability [18:00s] Of safe, sustainable chemical manufacturing at EIBS [22:30s] The economics of it all, the business model [25:00s] Influencing mindsets towards sustainability [39:36s] RWL Read Sunitha’s books, ‘Trailblazers of the Travancore Plantations’ and ‘Echoes of History: Travancore’s Legacy’; ‘Secret Life of Trees’ by Peter Wohlleben (what Sunitha refers to as ‘Book of Forests’ in the podcast) More about Sunitha’s work at EIBS here: https://www.eibs.co.in/ Connect with Sunitha on LinkedIn Connect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.com Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa and more. This podcast is sponsored

Send us a text Our guest today is on the incredible mission of changing the way buildings are designed, built and lived in, in India, using data and communications as the foundations for advancing green building. Circular thinking, in his words, is the key for a future-ready India. Meet the remarkable Sriram Kuchimanchi, founder and CEO of Smarter Dharma which is building the world’s first Sustainability Resource Planning Platform (www.sdplus.io) and which has become an impactful force in influencing key players in building environmental, social and institutional sustainability today. An Ashoka Fellow and TEDx Speaker, Sriram gave up his corporate tech job in the US 13 years ago to move back to India and work at the confluence of technology and sustainability, assisting communities, companies, and government agencies understand, embrace and practice sustainability. Hit play to listen to Sriram’s incredible journey! [06:02s] Journey from corporate world into sustainability entrepreneurship [13:40s] Genesis of ‘Smarter Dharma’ [15:47s] Sriram’s ‘circular thinking’ concept behind Smarter Dharma [33:12s] Biggest barriers to green construction today [43:14s] Biggest learnings [49:05s] RWL Read ‘Ecotopia’by Ernest Callenbach More about Smarter Dharma at https://www.smarterdharma.com/ More about Sriram here: https://www.ashoka.org/en-in/fellow/sriram-kuchimanchi ; https://businessindia.co/climatechange/smarter-dharma-changes-the-way-buildings-are-designed Connect with Sriram on LinkedIn Connect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.com Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, and more. This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

Send us a text Meet Kayleigh Fazan, the visionary founder of The International Retail Academy, a pioneering force in the global retail industry. With an unwavering commitment to elevating customer experiences, Kayleigh has championed a transformative ‘bottom-up’ approach, fostering a new era of excellence in the world of retail. For over 15 years, Kayleigh has been on a mission to empower shopfloor teams within global retail brands, equipping them with the essential soft skills needed to excel in an ever-evolving marketplace. A renowned expert in retail leadership, Kayleigh has led countless brands on a journey towards customer-centric success, arming them with the tools to create meaningful connections with their clientele. Hit play to listen to her roaring success of a story! [03:23s] Her journey into retail [10:02s] Exploring the global landscape of retail [15:47s] “Don’t lose touch with the shop floor ever!” [28:49s] Starting her entrepreneurial journey [37:39s] Return of the retail stores post COVID [51:16s] RWL Read ‘The Culture Map’ by Erin Meyer and ‘Uplifting Service’ by Ron Kaufman; Tony Robbins’ podcast More about Kayleigh’s work at The International Retail Academy Connect with Kayleigh on LinkedIn Connect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.com Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more. This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

Send us a text Is your money smiling? Find out from our very special guest today, money and happiness expert – the one and only Ken Honda, author of the best-selling book, ‘Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money’. Ken whose books have sold over eight million copies since 2001, is the first person from Japan to be voted into the Transformational Leadership Council, a group of personal and professional development leaders. A law graduate from Waseda University in Tokyo, Ken started his career as a business consultant and investor and his financial expertise comes from owning and managing several businesses, including an accounting company, a management consulting firm, and a venture capital corporation. His writings are known for bridging the topics of finance and self-help, focusing on creating and generating personal wealth and happiness through deeper self-honesty. Ken provides ongoing support through mentoring programs, business seminars, therapeutic workshops, and correspondence courses. Hit play to listen to Ken’s fascinating journey – and to learn more about the art of making your money smile! [04:15s] Formative years: Genesis of ‘Happy Money’ [09:00s] Reactions to ‘Happy Money’ 22 years ago [10:53s] Money EQ: What it takes [16:46s] Ken’s top tips for money EQ [20:41s] ‘Happy Money’ readers [29:00s] Concept of happiness and money globally More about Ken and his work at https://kenhonda.com/ Get your copy of ‘Happy Money’ here. Connect with Ken on Instagram and LinkedIn Connect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.com Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more. This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook