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Most of us hear “circular economy” and think recycling. In this episode, Rishabh, a sustainability and business excellence professional with 14 years of experience across oil and gas facility management, energy services, and district cooling, argues that the circular economy starts one step earlier: with understanding circular value.

Drawing on research papers and real-world case studies, Rishab shows how value can move from one entity to another within a closed loop, and how what looks like waste to one party is a resource to another. He walks through three examples:

• China’s digital economy: how food delivery riders, while waiting for orders, boost the influence of online personalities, who in turn drive more demand back to restaurants and more jobs for the riders.
• Brussels coffee cafes: how used coffee grounds became a growing medium for oyster mushrooms, lowering mushroom prices and letting the cafes add new menu items and revenue.
• District cooling in an arid region: how treated wastewater, further purified through reverse osmosis, replaces precious potable water in cooling towers. The result is lower costs, less strain on desalinated water supplies, and support for the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Nature, with its absence of landfills, is the model for all of it. The takeaway for young professionals and designers of products, processes, and systems is to ask not only what a resource is worth today, but what it can become tomorrow.

Ideal for: students, early-career professionals, sustainability practitioners, and anyone curious about rethinking waste.

What does it truly take to transform a supply chain in the era of AI, automation, and fast-paced digital disruption? In this episode, we sit down with Hisham Serry, a seasoned supply chain and operations consultant with more than 20 years of experience designing, building, and optimizing manufacturing and supply chain systems across the oil & gas industry and beyond. Join us for a practical and insightful conversation that goes beyond the buzzwords to explore what truly works in today’s evolving supply chain landscape.

In this discussion with Esther Aude Kamwa on a very important topic - why strategy is important in organization.

We discussed on her article in NLG Talks Global Digest - Global Digest | NLG Talks

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In this podcast episode, we are speaking to Rishabh Shrivastava on the topic - Sustainability at the Speed of Disruption which is based on the article featured in our February edition of the NLG Global Digest

AI is reshaping decisions. Climate risk is redefining resilience. Geopolitical shifts are rewriting the rules. In this episode, we cut through the noise to explore why capacity building, from the boardroom down is no longer optional. Because in today's world, the gap between intent and impact is where organizations either rise or fall.

"The challenge isn't lack of information. It's the ability to separate insight from noise."

In this insightful conversation with Debashi Majumder, a Learning & Development expert based in the UAE, we explored why titles alone do not define true leadership. The discussion was inspired by her thought-provoking article featured in the February edition of the NLG Talks Global Digest, which served as the foundation for our dialogue on what it truly means to lead.

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In this episode of NLG Talks, we bring you a powerful LinkedIn Live panel discussion exploring how leading organizations are redesigning their supply chain networks to thrive in an era of constant disruption.

🎙️ Episode Highlights:

• How organizations are balancing speed, cost, and resilience in modern supply chain network design

• Practical approaches to absorbing shocks through selective redundancy, regional hubs, and flexible sourcing

• The role of AI, digital twins, control towers, and real-time data in improving planning and responsiveness

• How redesigned supply chains can actively enable growth, market expansion, and faster product launches

• The leadership and cultural shifts required to build agile, empowered, and future-ready supply chain teams

This discussion goes beyond theory—drawing on lived experiences across aviation, energy, retail, manufacturing, logistics, and AI-driven planning—while reinforcing that human judgment, governance, and leadership remain central in a technology-enabled supply chain.

🎤 Panel Speakers:
Roei Aviram – Founder & CEO, Intelichain, Israel
Pablo Sicilia Mateo – Procurement & Supply Chain Manager, Inver Renewable Management, Spain
Vera Rozanova – MEng (Hons), MBA, FCILT, MCIPS Chartered, Consultant, Dubai
Dr. R. V. Srinivas Rao – Chartered FCIPS, PMP | Director – Center of Excellence, Chain Optima Solutions, USA

If disruption is the new normal, this episode offers the insights you need to design supply chains that don’t just survive—but grow stronger.

In this episode of NLG Talks we explore

• Are organizations truly building future-ready talent — or merely delivering training to meet KPIs?

• How are leaders redesigning learning, culture, and systems for long-term impact?

• What does meaningful transformation look like in a world shaped by AI, disruption, and uncertainty?

Our distinguished panel shares insights from global industries:⁠Suja Harish (Chartered FCIPD)⁠ Growth & Mindset Strategist, Managing Director, Sigma Intelligence and Talent Hub, Dubai  

Darryn Du toit , Head of Learning & Development, Response BPO, South Africa

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In this episode of NLG Talks we explore how senior leaders, board members, and executives can thrive in an AI-enabled world. Leadership is being redefined—not by people, but by artificial intelligence. AI is evolving faster than any leadership playbook, and the real question is: how should leaders think, decide, and guide their organizations in this rapidly changing environment?

Our distinguished panel shares insights from global industries:

• Nabil Bhankarally – Head of Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding, Certified International Coach & Trainer (Mauritius)

• Richi Paul – Director of IT & Telemarketing-Corporate, Strategy & Leadership Enthusiast (India)

• Kunal Narayan Uniyal – Co-Founder, Integrated Maritime Exchange (IME) & Mentor at IMBA (India)

Topics covered include:

• Leading with judgment in AI-driven decision-making

• Human-AI collaboration for strategic advantage

• Essential leadership skills for the next 3–5 years

• Ethical and values-driven leadership in a technology-first world

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🔍 Why Your Employees Are Planning to Quit—And What You’re Getting Wrong with Ashwini Pujari

It's not just about money.

Yes, competitive pay matters — but what’s causing your high performers to quietly update their CVs goes deeper. Here’s what many leaders are missing:

🚩 1. Lack of Recognition
A simple “thank you” or acknowledgment can go a long way. People want to feel seen for their contributions.

🚩 2. No Clear Growth Path
If your team can’t envision a future with you, they’ll start looking elsewhere. Development isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.

🚩 3. Burnout is Real
Pushing productivity without supporting wellbeing is a recipe for quiet quitting (and eventually loud quitting).

🚩 4. Culture Mismatch
People don’t leave jobs. They leave toxic environments. Culture eats strategy for breakfast.

🚩 5. Poor Management
Most exits are leadership-related. Empower your managers with the skills to coach, not control.

💡 The big miss? Many organizations focus on exit interviews instead of stay interviews. By the time someone leaves, it’s already too late.

Let’s flip the script:
👉 What if we created environments people don’t want to leave?

I’d love to hear from others — what’s the #1 reason you think employees are planning to quit in 2025?

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