As they say - capitalism and fairness are strange bedfellows : in the corporate world you're 

either growing or dying -  there is no hanging in between. Those three little (dreaded) words : Performance improvement plan. 

You tried your best, but the net result was, you missed your forecast/deliverable/expectation. What do you do? 

So if you are a  sales rep - this is exactly meant for you - join me in this podcast  to decipher the truth behind PIP's and what you can do about it?

#sales #performance #improvementplan #hiring #firing #jobs #forecast

So you've just joined a new job and you're eager to make an impression , but in the process you land up presenting a self which is not you at all.

And so in a few months time people around you are surprised to see your newself. What they don't know is that you were only presenting an 

alternative self earlier , and this is your true self. It was almost like a project to impress. And that is where things go wrong. So join me in this

episode where we discuss the best way to ease into your new role and organization without over engineering it. We take 5 questions from a fellow 

BasTalker - and address her questions on 30-60-90 day plans, team culture, new boss and quarter close situations.

#newjob #newcompany #newrole #office #workplace #india #sales

BANT is the most referred qualification criteria for prospecting isn't it? 

Yet it is not leveraged properly - some forget that it's only a technique not necessarily a template - some use it partially and some use their own 

modified versions. The  reality of sales is - that there is no one size fits all strategy - so whatever works, is whatever works. But for those who's 

whatever works scenario is exhausted - maybe they can try this approach and see if this works! Intrigued? Tune in to this fascinating episode on

what can we do to qualify our opportunities better?

#sales #insidesales #BANT #qualificationcriteria #opportunities #revenue

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What are the classic interview mistakes you make? Have you given it a thought ? What could you have done better?  Sometimes you makes the 

basic mistakes which go on to cost you a job - little do you realise that all these simply silly mistakes could ve been easily avoided.

So join me in this topic which impacts all job seekers/ candidates seeking their dream role in their dream company.

#jobs #interviews #mistakes #india #recruitment #hiring

So they overlooked you for the promotion? And you think you did whatever they asked - what else could you have done differently?

You think its overdue while they think you need more time - sounds familiar? Fret not, you're not alone.

So how do you get promoted? Tune in to this episode to know the 5 things to keep in mind.

Let's find out!

#promotions  #corporatelife #thuglife #work #india #workculture.

Parental Advisory! Close your eyes: Adult Content.  

Now before you jump into conclusion, this is not  about porn.  Sorry to disappoint you! But it is something so important that it affects your life.

Its  about education....for adults, its about educating your parents. When parents guide a child – who’s ensuring they know what they are doing? 

There is no parental advisory for parenting ! There are no certificates for parenting – and so in the absence of such guidance most parents fall back on what they think is the right way to parent basis how they were brought up or taking a cue from how the neighbor or relative’s kids. The only trouble with that is, the kid grows up fulfilling the parents wish , often sacrificing their own.

#parenting #guide #india #careers #ambition 

Its so easy to criticise and so difficult to compliment someone isn't it?

When was the last time you walked over to the support staff who work tirelessly behind the scene to make sure your work goes off smoothly , and 

thanked them for their support? I'm guessing not any time recently. So join me in the episode where I share experiences on criticisms and 

compliments at the workplace.

#office  #officeculture #workculture #compliements #brickbats #criticisms

Patriarchy is nothing new - but have you heard of the liberal patriarchs? No?  These are those who look speak beautifully and think ugly, or in other words come across as liberal but are patriarchal to the core. They manage to hide their true sentiments underneath the veneer of polishand gift of the gab, until one day.. the reality slips out. Join me in this fascinating discussion to find out if you are a liberal patriarch. An episode where we explore ways to manage patriarchy at the workplace and what can you do if you are on the other side of the table?

#diversity #patriarchy #genderinequality #workplace #prejudice #tradition #india #hiring #workforce

So you work in a MNC, with HQ in the US or Singapore - and you have them visiting India for the first time.

What do you do? How do you make sure you don't trip on the culture trap?  Given that you've all the right intentions, but often find yourself smack in 

the middle of controversy by way of a cultural faux pas or as we call it Jhol!  Join me in the fascinating episode where we understand 

what not to do when you meet a fellow colleague from another land for the first time!

#culture #communication #management #APAC #US  #India #EMEA

In the last episode of The Job of your resume - you heard from the recruiters point of view and what not to do with your resume.

6 common mistakes  to avoid  in your resume to better your chances. And so with this episode, you will hear from a hiring manager's

point of view. I will share a 360 degree view on what the backstory is before the hiring begins and how your candidature is like the proverbial

iceberg - which has a lot going on underneath the surface. Think of a duck furiously  paddling beneath the surface of water yet remaining calm on top.