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From Battlefield to Boardroom: Major Paul Devassy on Risk, Resilience & Reinvention – Hosts Rajesh & Pushkar – S2E22
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Major Paul Devassy, a decorated Army veteran turned global risk and resilienceleader, with over 30 years of experience spanning the military, corporate security, e-commerce, manufacturing, and banking industries.
Now serving as the Senior Regional Vice President of ASIS International (Region 13 - South Asia & Southeast Asia),Major Devassy brings a unique blend of military discipline and corporate strategy to the table. From managing high-stake investigations to embedding resilience into global organizations, his journey is one of transformation, leadership, and deep emotional intelligence.
Join us as we explore:
His journey from the Indian Army to top leadership roles in MNCs
Building a culture of resilience in thecorporate world
Life-changing lessons from the battlefield
Leading in high-pressure environments
The human side of coaching, including work with the transgender community
Bridging the worlds of risk management andpersonal transformation
This episode is a masterclass in courage, clarity, and compassion—don’t miss it.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00– Introduction to Major Paul Devassy
02:58– The Journey from Army to Corporate
06:14– Risk Management and Resilience
09:20– Life Lessons from the Army
12:18– Transitioning to Corporate Life
14:59– Understanding Risk as a Corporate Coach
18:06– The Role of a Risk Evangelist
20:39– Managing Stress in High-Stakes Environments
23:41– The Ecosystem of Security in Corporates
26:31– Physical vs. Information Security
29:40– Challenges in Corporate Security
32:35– Real-Life Security Challenges in India
37:49– Navigating Security Challenges in Industrial Areas
39:06– Reflections on Risk and Leadership
42:18– The Journey into Coaching and Mental Health
45:09– Understanding Relationships in Coaching
48:28– Transitioning from Military to Corporate Leadership
49:30– The Painful Transition to Coaching
53:00– Courage and Bravery in Coaching
56:27– Empathy and Courage in Coaching the Transgender Community
59:22– Rapid Fire Insights and Personal Reflections
01:07:29 – Closing Thoughts and Messages of Hope
🔗 Connect with Major Paul Devassy:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldevassy/
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By Sathish KumarIn this powerful episode, we sit down with Major Paul Devassy, a decorated Army veteran turned global risk and resilienceleader, with over 30 years of experience spanning the military, corporate security, e-commerce, manufacturing, and banking industries.
Now serving as the Senior Regional Vice President of ASIS International (Region 13 - South Asia & Southeast Asia),Major Devassy brings a unique blend of military discipline and corporate strategy to the table. From managing high-stake investigations to embedding resilience into global organizations, his journey is one of transformation, leadership, and deep emotional intelligence.
Join us as we explore:
His journey from the Indian Army to top leadership roles in MNCs
Building a culture of resilience in thecorporate world
Life-changing lessons from the battlefield
Leading in high-pressure environments
The human side of coaching, including work with the transgender community
Bridging the worlds of risk management andpersonal transformation
This episode is a masterclass in courage, clarity, and compassion—don’t miss it.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00– Introduction to Major Paul Devassy
02:58– The Journey from Army to Corporate
06:14– Risk Management and Resilience
09:20– Life Lessons from the Army
12:18– Transitioning to Corporate Life
14:59– Understanding Risk as a Corporate Coach
18:06– The Role of a Risk Evangelist
20:39– Managing Stress in High-Stakes Environments
23:41– The Ecosystem of Security in Corporates
26:31– Physical vs. Information Security
29:40– Challenges in Corporate Security
32:35– Real-Life Security Challenges in India
37:49– Navigating Security Challenges in Industrial Areas
39:06– Reflections on Risk and Leadership
42:18– The Journey into Coaching and Mental Health
45:09– Understanding Relationships in Coaching
48:28– Transitioning from Military to Corporate Leadership
49:30– The Painful Transition to Coaching
53:00– Courage and Bravery in Coaching
56:27– Empathy and Courage in Coaching the Transgender Community
59:22– Rapid Fire Insights and Personal Reflections
01:07:29 – Closing Thoughts and Messages of Hope
🔗 Connect with Major Paul Devassy:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldevassy/