Authentic Influence© by Raju Mandhyan

"You want to help the person help themselves. So help the person to fish rather than give the fish to the person and then the person is dependent on you." - Ramesh Shadadpuri

Developing other people is an essential element of leadership. It involves efforts to know them, appreciate them and build their capabilities as they develop over time. If a leader fails to develop people, they are more likely to fall into the trap of a less than optimal performance and even greater lack of success. However, people need to develop themselves first before they can be good at leading others.

In order to make a difference in the world, it is important to develop yourself before others. Without self-development, you will never be able to lead with confidence and in a way that inspires team members and creates motivation for moving forward.

In this episode, Ramesh Shadadpuri, an experienced educator and a life coach, shares his expertise as he talks about the magic behind developing yourself and others. Specifically, you will discover:

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About the Guest

Ramesh Shadadpuri is an experienced educator, learning and development professional, and executive/life coach. He is passionate about coaching, mentoring, professional development and lifelong learning. He enjoys working with learners and professionals of all backgrounds, helping them to pursue their passions, attain their goals, and achieve professional and personal success.

Ramesh has held specialist and leadership positions with corporate, public sector and non-profit organizations, having worked with government agencies, institutes of higher learning, multinational corporations, local SMEs, non-profit organizations and start-up enterprises. In his career, he has travelled extensively and lived in Singapore, Hong Kong and USA. Ramesh is a credentialed Associate Certified Coach (ACC) with the International Coach Federation (ICF), and was on the Executive Committee of the ICF Singapore Chapter between 2018-2020.

"Burnout is something that we do have a choice over.”

- Stephen Berkeley

Burnout is a storm of emotions. It comes at you like a wave, sweeping away your energy, and trashing it all over. It is one of the most common job-related problems and a major cause of employee disengagement. It can build between stressful demands on employees and the tendency to see any job as never-ending suffering. 

But storms do come and storms do go away. It's been said that a storm may last for several days, and can be devastating to a community. However, when it comes to recovery, it is important to recognize that storms have a beginning and an end. So as we face the challenges that emerge from the storms of life, stillness in the storm will help us not just bear stress but grow through it.

In this episode, I sat down with a good friend of mine, Stephen Berkeley. As a change and culture facilitator, he shares his takes on how to find calmness and stillness amidst storms in life. Specifically, you will discover how burnout affects a person, how to overcome burnout by changing your mindset, the importance of marginal gains, how to have a huge reservoir of inner calm, and patience as the number one virtue. His thoughts and words are inspired by the book, Stillness in the Storm by Authors Jan Alcoe and Dr. Sarah Eagger,

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About the Guest

Stephen is a change and culture facilitator and has focused a good part of his three-decade career on helping individuals, teams, organizations, and communities in Australia, UK, and India to unlock and fulfil their full potential. Stephen has extensive experience working with boards and senior leaders in the areas of strategy development, governance, and business improvement.

He is a member of the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) since 2013 and is active in promoting the power of facilitation worldwide. He is been a board member of the IAF India Chapter and is currently a board member of the IAF Australia Chapter.

Faith in yourself is the first secret of success and there is a great deal of power in it. There is nothing you cannot accomplish when you are truly confident in who you are and what you are meant to achieve.  Worrying about results will only hold you back from achieving them. Believe in yourself, trust your abilities and let that confidence permeate every part of your life.

This episode shares short, transformational stories and provides the three-step journey to enhancing faith in yourself.

 While listening, you may find yourself asking…

“What does it mean to have faith in myself?

“How can I begin to have faith in myself?”

My hope is that you will hold the answers to these questions after you finish this episode.

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"If you can reach out to the heart of a person, he or she gives his or her lifetime commitment...and if I always say that passion is about competence, you can buy competence [from] a shelf. But it is your LEADERSHIP that should trigger PASSION." Dr. Anil Khendalwal

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"Stop doubting yourself. Stop thinking small. Stop being satisfied with comfort and instead go for growth."- Jim Cathcart

Leadership isn't easy. Being a leader,  you have to make tough calls, deal with people issues, and still try to look great doing it. It’s a combination of great skills, experience, and intelligence. But those things alone don’t make a leader. Leadership is about setting an example and moving forward with your team. It’s about creating a safe environment where your members feel supported and empowered. It’s about maintaining a healthy work-life balance, so you can keep yourself in check and on track for success. Unfortunately, not everyone is a leader — or even wants to lead. These leaders suffer from self-doubt and lack confidence, which ultimately leads to their poor performance as a leader.

Self-doubt is the enemy of leadership. It’s the bad habit that makes you question your abilities and hold back when you should be leading. But that’s not all self-doubt does; it has a wide-ranging impact on your entire team. When leaders doubt themselves, everyone follows suit. In this case, how can you be confident and authentic as a leader?

In this episode, Jim Cathcart, an international speaker and considered as the top 10 motivational speakers in the world, shares his takes about the power of having authenticity and self-belief as a leader and speaker. Specifically, we delve into:

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About the Guest

Jim Cathcart is considered one of the world's leading professional speakers and business authors, the top of the top 1%. He has presented over 3,300 speeches in every US state and around the world. Jim Cathcart of the is one of only five speakers in the world who hold all the following honors: past president of the National Speakers Association (NSA), recipient of the Cavett Award, member of the Speaker Hall of Fame (CPAE), Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), a 29 year member of the exclusive Speakers Roundtable (20 of the world's top speakers) and he received the Golden Gavel Award from Toastmasters International. In 2022 he was chosen as #7 of the Top 30 Global Sales Gurus and #19 of the Top Motivational Speakers. He also been inducted into the International Sales and Marketing Hall of Fame.

Public speaking isn't a skill you learn overnight. Everyone gets nervous when they have to speak in public, whether it is an informal talk or a formal presentation. The fear of public speaking is one of the most widespread fears and is something that almost every single person has experienced at some point in their life. 

Public speaking might be the fear of most people, but you can learn to be a confident public speaker. 

In this episode, Joe Yazbeck, president of prestige leadership and author of the best seller book called "No Fear Speaking", shares his expertise as he discusses his method on how to overcome fear in public speaking and deliver with impact. Specifically, you will discover.

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About the Guest

Joe Yazbeck is an acclaimed international master speaker and leadership coach for top industry executives and entrepreneurs. He is the best-selling author of “No Fear Speaking"- now published in 8 languages.

Joe has delivered over 4,000 presentations worldwide for over 35 years. His training has resulted in tens of thousands of empowered and winning professionals. Joe has personally coached top leaders and executives including heads of state. Joe is the Founder of Prestige Leadership Advisors, a professional training co. headquartered in Largo, Florida offering leadership and speaker training.

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Modern-day mindfulness practices, in reality, hail and are inspired by ancient sciences and practices. Eastern philosophies used to and still claim that “when we master our five senses and sensory inputs with grace and finesse then we rise above our own anxieties and the worldly chaos that surrounds us.”

This episode highlights the wisdom and the neuroscientific connections between the five senses and the practice of mindfulness. The episode also guides you through a one-minute practice of mindfulness meditation.

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For decades, the advice for organizations in a changing world has been to "manage your culture." Yet with the speed of innovation and the ubiquity of technology driving us faster than ever before, that's easier said than done.

Culture is the most important force of a company, as it contributes to operating style, interpersonal relationships and corporate values. From Apple to Google, from Zappos to Amazon, these companies have earned their place in history through the strength of their corporate cultures. Leaders like Larry Page, Reed Hastings, and Tony Hsieh take culture seriously – but never take it too seriously. These leaders are masters at managing culture as an ongoing discussion while adapting to ever-changing circumstances. However, despite the importance of culture, it is surprisingly challenging to manage.

In this episode, David Cohen, an author and a thought leader on corporate culture and behavioral competencies, reveals how to manage your company's hard-earned culture in a changing world. Specifically, you will discover:

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David S. Cohen, PhD, Ed. D. has a vision: organizations that thrive by living their values in good times and especially VUCA times.

David’s first career was in elementary and high school education, where he built a reputation for building school communities based o purpose and social responsibility. Thirty-three years ago, David transitioned to corporate consulting.

As a consultant, David earned a reputation as a contrarian consultant because he does not always follow what is popular in his chosen field. David works with leaders helping them understand what is and what is not necessary to build an active and positive organization. He helps leaders’ step into life’s challenges, inspiring them to create a sustained approach through a values-based focus, resulting in better business results.

David is a keynote speaker, educator, disruptor, facilitator, team builder, and executive coach. He is a member of the MG100 coaches.

He has authored two books and numerous articles in professional journals.

Do you feel like you're spinning your wheels? Are you trying to create a successful career and life but just can't seem to make it all work? Our modern world is full of stresses, from work and family to our relationships and financial obligations. We are bombarded with demands and expectations and it feels like we couldn't take it anymore. Don't let a setback beat you down! Back on your feet and recalibrate for resilience.

RECALIBRATING for RESILIENCE is a powerful tool that will help you strengthen your psyche and transform your perspectives in order to achieve happiness, fulfillment and freedom from the constraints of the modern world. Strengthening your resilience will help you bounce back from negative events, build a sense of fulfillment, deal with stress and improve efficiency and individuality.

In this episode, Vanda North, a former member of mind mapper, and now a member of the Change Maker Group (leads the Resilience for Change), shares her insights on stress management and building resilience. Specifically, you will discover:

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Vanda North also have a wide range of professional experience such as being an educational lecturer, a home economist and an administrator responsible for launching the school volunteer program and effective education training for the teachers and administrators at the Palm Beach Country School Board- USA.

She also started her own companies: Positive Impact Programmes; Buzan Centres Worldwide Ltd., The Learning Consortium Ltd. and Mind Chi Ltd.

Authenticity has become a buzzword in the recent years across all walks of life. Everybody expects others to be transparent about their beliefs, their values, and their intentions in everything that they do. But how does one become truly authentic and when does it all begin?

In this episode, I sat down with Niranjan Gidwani, a good friend from my college days and now a celebrated executive based in the UAE. Together, we go through insights and stories on:

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About the Guest

Niranjan Gidwani is a seasoned executive based in the UAE. He was most recently the CEO of Eros Group. H is well-known for his vision, as well as his ability and expertise in transforming regional groups and organizations into brands.

He has over 38 years of hardcore senior management experience, including extensive exposure to international business. During his 38-year career, he has worked in India, Hong Kong, Germany, Singapore, and Dubai. Dubai has been the longest-serving location, lasting 28 years.

He has experience in business from a variety of perspectives, including general management, strategy and implementation, team and process building and scaling, grooming future leaders, international business development, managing international startups, marketing, and global sourcing of consumer electronics/appliances/consumer goods/digital products/mobiles and multimedia.

You can reach out to him through his LinkedIn account.