Secrets to Win Big With Arjun Sen

Witty Bindra has over 25 years of global experience developing & executing business strategies for various technology products & services companies.

He is a successful Tech Startup and currently a Global Business Executive for Microsoft Alliance at Kyndryl that covers Strategic Markets (42 countries) & ANZ region, responsible for growing global partnerships with Microsoft.

Here are some key insights from this week’s show:

- Relationships start when they need them, not when you need them.

- Trust and respect is built over time.

- Be passionate and committed to the cause.

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Oni Sen is my baby brother, and I am one of the luckiest people on the planet to see this cool person blossom and evolve in life.

Oni is storyteller, who has directed some of the most watched and most acclaimed mini-series in India. Oni graduated from the National Institute of Design (NID) which I think is the toughest institute in the whole planet to get in. Since then he has directed numerous ad films and mini-series. Oni is known for his ability to understand human emotions, and for his skill in finely unfolding narratives, he is also a photographer and illustrator.

What wows me every time is his unique style of storytelling and how he stands out to be only him, and not compromise to be one of the pack.

Here are some key insights from this week’s show:

- Keep stories relatable and that will engage the audience.

- Silence at times tells more than words.

- Know what you want people to feel before you start telling a story.

- The ultimate reward for a storyteller is when people connect to the story.

- We are a resonance of our actions.

- A simple story, told simply, is the toughest story to tell.

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Welcome to ‘Secrets to Win Big’ Season 8.

The journey started on July 15th 2020. There have been 168 conversations. I have been fortunate to talk to people, from all walks of life, from nearly all over the world. My VIP Guests have shared dimensions of their lives which helped me take my learning to the next level. Simply remarkable and fascinating!

When I reflect on why I started this podcast, the concept was very simple. I felt the only way I can learn about things that I do not know is by having conversations.

In this message I want to share with you what is Winning Big to different VIP guests and the big learnings from all of these conversations.

Thank you for your support and excited to start another season of amazing conversations.

Arjun

Partha Chatterjee is a Technology Leader in Energy and recognized for his work in Technology Strategy, Digital Transformation, Energy Transition, Data and Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence.

He is a prolific speaker, always sharing his insights at the global level. Partha always finds time to give back, be it to causes locally in Houston or in all corners of US or back in India.

Here are some key insights from this week’s show:

- The biggest thing we can do is to leverage our skills and knowledge for the greater good of humanity.

- If a person’s only drive in life is to become the richest person in the world, then there could be a problem.

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Ramon Ray, CSP is a successful entrepreneur, in-demand, motivational speaker and event host. He is the founder of SmartHustle.com and SmallBizTechnology.com and a regular contributor to Entrepreneur.com, BlackEnterprise.com and a host at Breakfast with Champions. Ramon’s authored five books, including “Celebrity CEO”, is a small business expert, who is an in-demand thought leader on personal branding as a tool for small business success. He inspires and educates thousands through his articles, podcasts, and in-demand media interviews. And I am one of those thousands.

Here are some key insights from this week’s show:

- Start with Genuine Enthusiasm to invite everyone, remember that everyone shows up differently.

- Be excited. Start with childlike curiosity.

- Live a life of zero self-doubt. Don’t be afraid of failure.

- Always keep yourself in the game.

- Always choose to forgive quickly, value relationships, and invest in the future.

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Tricia Benn is the Chief Executive Officer of C-Suite Network, the most influential network of business leaders, and the General Manager of The Hero Club, an invitation-only membership organization for CEOs, founders, and investors. 

Here are some key insights from this week’s show:

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Researcher, Award Winning Author, Hall of Fame Speaker, Meridith Elliott Powell is the CEO of MotionFirst, an innovative company designed to help organizations, professionals, and entrepreneurs turn uncertainty to competitive advantage. She is the developer of the THRIVE SYSTEM, a highly researched, proven methodology that solves the biggest problem facing business today.

Meridith Elliott Powell is the Chair Elect of the National Speakers Association.

Here are some key insights from this week’s show:

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Over the past 25 years, Sri has been at the forefront of innovation leading high tech products and businesses. He spent over two decades at Hewlett Packard serving as founder and CPO of CloudPrint, the company’s wearables and IOT business. He would go on to serve in executive roles at SharkNinja and Berkshire Grey respectively, and served on leadership roles in taking both companies public. Now, as CEO at Kenmore, Sri is leading the trusted appliance maker’s foray into the home electrification and smart home markets.

Here are some key insights from this week’s show:

- It’s not how often you fall, but how quickly you get up and run that defines you.

- A leader ensures nobody is left behind before crossing the finish line.

- Think of failing as an opportunity. You will find the shortest path to success through failure.

- Failure leads us through unique paths that serve as shortcuts to success.

- Retaining enthusiasm and positivity even when things don’t go our way is the key to success.

- In every walk of life, be it conversation or relationship, never take more than you can give.

- Evaluate leaders on two quadrants: Mindset and Expertise.

- The framework for mindset consists of 3 C’s: Consistency, Competence, and Connection.

- We must remember that brands are made by humans. Great brands appeal to human instincts.

- In every walk of life, be it conversation or relationship, never take more than you can give.

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Pratt Dey is a Global Director of AWS where he had led several of the company’s most important strategic initiatives. He currently leads a global team for Strategic Partner Engagements and has led AWS’ strategic collaboration with industry leading Channel Partners and technology startups for multi-year agreements to go to market and co-sell differentiated cloud solutions. Additionally, he has global responsibility for the governance and interlock with corporate development for due diligence and equity investments into early-stage startups.

Pratt is founder and President of the Board, ActOn since 2013. ActOn is a 501(c)(3) non-profit platform for global education and investment in the performing arts.

On a personal note, I know Pratt from IIT Kharagpur days, where we went to Engineering college together. I feel fortunate to see his career and life evolve and blossom over the years.

Here are some key insights from this week’s show:

- Success is never final, neither is failure fatal. It's the courage to continue that counts.

- Live at the intersection of value, love, what you are good at, and what you aspire to be.

- Find your instinct and trust it.

- Simplify things and then scale your success.

- Think big to see opportunities to better everything you do.

- Never feel you are done, always learn and continue to evolve.

- The drive and desire to get better makes us appreciate what we have.

- Create an opportunity that correlates with the true equity of your DNA.

- Reinvent with a purpose.

- Understanding people is by listening actively.

- Drive growth and scalability by multiplying your capabilities and skills through others.

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Michael Brown is CEO and chairman of the board at Skyline Robotics, a window washing business using automated robots. Their flagship robot, OZMO, is disrupting the $40B window cleaning industry. Michael’s 35-year career has been focused on business services and distribution roll-ups. He has led two previous companies with revenue over $400 Million and have generated over $5 Billion.

Here are some key insights from this week’s show:

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