Career Uninterrupted

What does it really mean to be a man at work today?

In this episode of Career Uninterrupted, host Lochan Narayanan sits down with Shiv Kumar to have an honest conversation about the silent pressures men face in the workplace—balancing ambition, responsibility, and emotional wellbeing.

From the unspoken expectation of being the “provider” to the cultural weight of always appearing strong and sorted, they explore:

-Why men’s stress and mental health often go unnoticed

-How vulnerability is still seen as risky for male leaders

-What “success” means for men today—and how it’s shifting

-The role of male safe spaces like Men’s Circle in rewriting these narratives

This episode is a call to pause and reflect: can we create workplaces where men, too, have the space to be authentic, vulnerable, and well?

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Is success really about working harder—or working smarter?

In this episode of Career Uninterrupted, host Lochan is joined by Chris Croft —a Cambridge-educated former senior manager turned globally acclaimed trainer, author, and keynote speaker. With over 87,000 people trained in-person and 18 million online learners, Chris is the UK’s leading expert on time management, project management, leadership, negotiation, productivity, and happiness.

Together, they dismantle the hustle-worship culture that equates exhaustion with achievement. What if ambition could energise you instead of draining you? What if “laziness” was actually a sign of clarity, boundaries, and focus?

Expect an honest conversation on:

- Where the “burnout = success” narrative came from

- Why ease at work is still viewed with suspicion

- The idea of “intentional laziness” and its role in building a sustainable career

- Why doing less can sometimes lead to sharper thinking and better outcomes

- How to unlearn guilt when work feels easy- What redefining success could look like for mid-career professionals

This episode is about designing a career that energises rather than depletes you—one that’s built around what matters, not just what impresses.

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Are Gen Z really ‘entitled’—or are they just challenging outdated systems?And is the generational divide at work growing wider—or simply louder?

In this episode of Career Uninterrupted, host Lochan Narayanan brings together a unique mother-daughter duo:

Neeraja Ganesh – Leadership development expert and TEDx speaker Sneha Ganesh – Tech professional, communication trainer, and TEDx speaker

Together, they explore the real stories behind generational workplace shifts—what’s changed, what’s misunderstood, and how we can better collaborate across age groups.

Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on:

– Generational differences in values, work styles, and expectations

– Whether leadership looks different for Gen Z vs. Gen X

– How the definition of success and professionalism is evolving

– Why current org structures may not serve a multigenerational workforce

– What each generation can learn from the other

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What does leadership look like in today’s workplaces—and how far have we really come from the alpha-driven models of the past?

In this episode of Career Uninterrupted, host Lochan Narayanan sits down with Jingjin Liu, founder of TheElevate Group and a passionate advocate for inclusive leadership, to unpack what Leadership 2.0 really means.

💡 Here's what you can expect in this conversation:

– How Jingjin navigated leadership as the only woman in a male-dominated global role

– The cultural differences in leadership across Asia and the West

– Whether dominance and control still define “strong” leadership today

– What leadership now demands—clarity, empathy, influence, and emotional labour

– And whether we’re truly preparing our leaders for this shift

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I’m Lochan Narayanan—Career Transition Coach, Founder of OfExperiences, and Co-Author of Career Heist, and in this episode, we’re setting the tone for Season 3. You’ll hear:

- My personal story of stepping away from the script

- Why messy careers are not failures—they’re evolving

- The T.I.P. framework—3 tools to help you move forward

This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a space to rethink what meaningful work can look like now. We'll cover second careers, Gen Z's shifts, leadership rewired, and those “stuck in the middle” moments.

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Join us in this special season finale episode of Career Uninterrupted as host, Lochan Narayanan and Roshni Baronia, Founder Done For You Podcasts, reflect on the highlights and journey through this incredible season.

They go behind the scenes of the making of this podcast season, the accomplishments and nuanced conversations that were touched upon in Season 2 of the podcast. As Roshni shares her favorites and standout moments from this season, Lochan recollects the guest’s insights that left her surprised!

The conversations here have been deep, diverse and thought-provoking. So if you have missed out on them, this is the time to binge on Season 2 of Career Uninterrupted. In the meantime - we will gear up for the next set of conversations on women and careers! 

Episodes referred to in the episode: 

Episode 1 with Sushant Kalra

Episode 8 with Deepshikha Kumar

Episode 14 with Apoorv and Ravi

About the guest: 

Roshni Baronia is a Podcast Strategist and 2x Podcast Host. She is leading the full-service podcast production company Done For You Podcasts that enables experts and entrepreneurs to broadcast their wisdom with the world. She works with thought leaders and business owners to help them tap into the power of podcasts to amplify impact and accelerate business. 

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/roshnibaronia

Website: www.dfyp.in 

Career Uninterrupted Podcast is brought to you by OfExperiences - A pioneering platform that enables organizations to support their women employees through their motherhood journey.

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How do menopause and parenting intersect, and what can we do to manage this double whammy of physical and emotional challenges?

Lochan Narayanan gets talking with our expert for the day, Dorris Dsilva to explore the complex dynamics between late pregnancies and menopause. We shed light on the myth of perfect parenting and underscore the significance of self-care during the menopause phase of a woman. We also examine how menopause can affect mental health, cognitive and emotional abilities.

We discuss strategies for: 

• How to foster open conversation with family regarding menopause
• Prioritizing self-care & sharing of household responsibilities
• Maintaining sleep hygiene and nutritious diet
• Creating robust family support systems
• That help alleviate physical stiffness, anxiety, and emotional instability

Our holistic conversation on this crucial life stage of a woman includes understanding core beliefs, embracing a balanced lifestyle, and integrating yoga and Ayurveda into daily routines. Join us as we enable women to prioritize their well-being, recognize their unique beauty, and enhance their ability to care for others.

About the guest: 

Dorris Dsilva moved from working for over a decade in the garment manufacturing, to becoming a Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach. Yoga helped her overcome her personal challenges that were an outcome of an abusive marriage. Now with 17 years of certified teaching experience in Hatha and Astanga yoga, she blends traditional principles with modern techniques and Ayurveda. She runs a program called Meno-wellness that is on a mission to help 100,000 women reclaim their health. 

Website: learn.menowellnesshub.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorrisyoga/ 

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A critical part of women’s health journey that massively impacts her life and career decisions is menopause. As we have talked a lot about motherhood a lot on this podcast, it's time we address the issues of perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause which also hugely influence a woman’s career decisions. 

We are having this valuable conversation with Dorris Dsilva, a Yoga Practitioner from Chennai who is not only sharing her journey but also the symptoms & impact of menopause on women’s well being, relationships and career. 

Lochan leads this conversation with curiosity to help us understand:

• A woman's health beyond fertility & motherhood
• The importance of understanding and accepting menopause
• Cognitive, emotional, and physical changes during menopause
• Impact of these changes on work performance, relationships, and self-confidence
• The complex relationship between mental health, menopause, and motherhood
• The increasing trend of late pregnancies and it’s consequences

Join us for this compelling discussion aimed at fostering early intervention and understanding to help women navigate this significant life stage.

About the guest: 

Dorris Dsilva moved from working for over a decade in the garment manufacturing, to becoming a Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach. Yoga helped her overcome her personal challenges that were an outcome of an abusive marriage. Now with 17 years of certified teaching experience in Hatha and Astanga yoga, she blends traditional principles with modern techniques and Ayurveda. She runs a program called Meno-wellness that is on a mission to help 100,000 women reclaim their health. 

Website: learn.menowellnesshub.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorrisyoga/ 

Career Uninterrupted Podcast is brought to you by OfExperiences - A pioneering platform that enables organizations to support their women employees through their motherhood journey.

To know more about OfExperiences visit: https://ofexperiences.com/ 

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Can single adoptive mothers really balance demanding careers and motherhood? Join us as we uncover the strategies and insights shared by two incredible women, Hita and Raji, who juggles professional and parental roles with remarkable finesse as adoptive mothers. 

Open dialogue about adoption is essential for challenge the stigmas surrounding adoption and bring normalcy around this topic. Hita and Raji share their proactive approaches to normalizing adoption through conversations with friends, schools, and their broader social circles.

Join in as Lochan discusses with them: 

• Child's well-being while pursuing career goals
• Handling romantic relationships as an adoptive mom
• Fostering inclusivity within their communities
• Legal and emotional aspects of adoption
• Vital role of a supportive partner and work environment

Breaking down stigmas is a crucial step toward normalizing adoption. Let’s start it with this conversation.

About the guests:

Hita Hejmadi, is a trainer by profession, writer by passion and Mom by choice. A strong adoption advocate. Spent 18+ years as a working professional mostly doing what I love. Worked in the areas of L&D, OD, Employee Engagement, Internal Comms and DEI. Currently work with Simplilearn, and Edutech firm in the Product and Innovations team. When not working you can find me bingeing on movies, books and coffee or creating memories with my animal-loving daughter!

G S Rajarajeshwari lives by the principle that each person needs to be respected, irrespective of their position. She believes that each one of us can achieve much more than what we think. She currently works as the Head of Finance in Siemens, a performance coach and a freelance organisation consultant.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajarajeshwari-subramaniam 

Career Uninterrupted Podcast is brought to you by OfExperiences - A pioneering platform that enables organizations to support their women employees through their motherhood journey.

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Imagine waking up every day to a world where societal norms try to box you in, yet you still find the courage to break free and follow your heart. That's exactly what Hita and Raji have done as single adoptive mothers in India. 

Join us on Career Uninterrupted as we share the compelling stories of these two trailblazing women, highlighting their motivations, challenges, and triumphs on their unique paths to motherhood through adoption. Hita, an L&D professional from Mangalore, and Raji, the head of finance at Siemens, provide an honest look into their journeys, from shattering cultural expectations to finding joyous connections with their adopted children.

We'll delve into: 

• The nitty-gritty of the legal adoption process in India
• Revealing the adoption decision to friends and family
• Needs of support system for adoptive parents
• Incremental progress of leave policies at workplaces
• Truths about mommy-guilt & financial stability

As the guests articulate their struggles and wins, you will gain valuable insights if you are considering adoption or supporting adoptive parents, making it a must-listen to help you navigate the complexities of modern parenthood.

About the guests:

Hita Hejmadi, is a trainer by profession, writer by passion and Mom by choice. A strong adoption advocate. Spent 18+ years as a working professional mostly doing what I love. Worked in the areas of L&D, OD, Employee Engagement, Internal Comms and DEI. Currently work with Simplilearn, and Edutech firm in the Product and Innovations team. When not working you can find me bingeing on movies, books and coffee or creating memories with my animal-loving daughter!

G S Rajarajeshwari lives by the principle that each person needs to be respected, irrespective of their position. She believes that each one of us can achieve much more than what we think. She currently works as the Head of Finance in Siemens, a performance coach and a freelance organisation consultant.

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajarajeshwari-subramaniam 

Career Uninterrupted Podcast is brought to you by OfExperiences - A pioneering platform that enables organizations to support their women employees through their motherhood journey.

To know more about OfExperiences visit: https://ofexperiences.com/ 

Follow us on social on

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ofexperiences/ 

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/71337107/admin/

Podcast Producer: Done For You Podcasts