The Brand Called You

Unlock the secrets of effective leadership and human performance with Dr. Rob Lion, professor, consultant, business owner, and author of "The Science of Strategy and Soul." In this insightful episode of "The Brand Called You," host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Dr. Lion to explore the intersections of strategy and soul in leadership, debunking conventional wisdom, and sharing actionable models that drive peak organizational performance.

Discover how vulnerability, accountability, motivation, and trust shape the modern workplace, and learn how organizations—both large and small—can cultivate a compassionate, high-performing culture. Whether you’re a leader, manager, business owner, or aspiring changemaker, you’ll find practical strategies and powerful stories that will inspire your leadership journey.

Dr. Deanna Kimbrel- Hopkins, founder of Kimbrel Management Consulting, shares her journey from HR strategy to transformational DEI leadership. In this powerful conversation, she unveils how authentic inclusion—not policies—creates thriving workplaces, empowered leaders, and lasting cultural change.

00:39- About Dr Deanna Kimbrel-Hopkins

• Dr. Deanna Kimbrel is the founder and CEO of Kimbrel Management Consulting (KMC). 

• She is a visionary leader who has worked as a people, culture, and leadership practitioner, educator, entrepreneur, and administrator for nearly 20 years.

Mark Morgenfruh, CEO of GetHR Ready and author of Never Fire Anyone, shares powerful insights on human-centered leadership. From cultural transformations to AI in HR, he reminds us that success begins with trust, empathy, and communication—not control. A must-listen for anyone redefining leadership in the age of automation.

00:35- About Mark Morgenfruh

• Mark Morgenfruh is the President and CEO of Get HR Ready with over three decades of experience in human resources and cultural transformation.

• Author of Never Fire Anyone, he champions trust and empathy as core to effective leadership.

• He guides organizations through change, blending strategy, communication, and people-first leadership.

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You, Dr. Oleg Konovalov — known as the “Da Vinci of Visionary Leadership” — discusses how leaders can rise above the noise, break free from chaos, and lead with clarity and purpose. Discover why clarity is the new currency of success in a world addicted to distraction.

00:40- About Dr Oleg Konovalov

• Oleg is a global thought leader. 

• He's a business educator, a consultant and a C suite coach.

• He's the author of his latest book titled Beyond Chaos.

Ed-tech visionary Sandeep Srivastava shares how India can lead the world by blending AI readiness, economic dignity, and liberal education. From homeschooling to redefining learning systems, his story reveals how technology and humanity can grow together.

00:46- About Sandeep Srivastava

• Sandeep is the co-founder of The Academic Accelerator.

• He's the founder of IYCWorld.

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Brand Called You! In this episode, host Ashutosh Garg talks with Daniel Alonzo, CEO of Alonzo Academy and host of the "Wealth on the Beach" podcast. With over 30 years of experience in helping families and entrepreneurs build and sustain wealth, Daniel Alonzo dives deep into the real reasons people struggle with money, how mindset shapes financial outcomes, and actionable steps to break free from limiting beliefs.

Discover Daniel's personal journey from an unexpected injury to finding his purpose in financial education, the role of discipline versus luck, and how to build generational wealth. He also shares insider tips about his unique Wealth on the Beach Club, cultivating a wealth mindset even in challenging times, and the daily decisions that empower you to take control of your financial future.

If you're looking for practical, motivational, and actionable advice to transform your relationship with money—this episode is a must-watch!

A rare conversation where Ashutosh Garg steps into the guest chair to reflect on a powerful 45-year journey across corporates, entrepreneurship, coaching, writing, and podcasting. He speaks about the values, transitions, and lessons that shaped him—from ITC and Guardian Pharmacy to building one of the world’s largest interview-based platforms on leadership and wisdom.

Ashutosh Garg, Founder of The Brand Called You, brings over 45 years of leadership experience, including:

• 25 years in corporates, with 17 years at ITC, where he served as MD in Singapore
  

• 8 years leading Asian operations in the aerospace sector
  

• Founder of Guardian Pharmacy, India’s second-largest pharmacy chain
  

In this inspiring TBCY episode, host Stephen Ibaraki speaks with Chad Belinsky, President of Marco Rubber, about his remarkable journey from neurodiverse childhood challenges to becoming a transformative industry leader.

Chad reveals how first principles thinking, early digital transformation, crisis-era innovation, and intentional team-building helped him scale Marco Rubber into an industry leader. He also shares his post-exit mission—founding Atypical Path, a nonprofit supporting neurodiverse innovators—and his development of a digital, efficient family office and healthcare platform.

This episode is essential for founders, leaders, innovators, and anyone curious about neurodiversity, systems thinking, digital transformation, scaling, and purpose-driven impact.

Discover the inspiring tech journey of Chirag Agrawal, a seasoned AI platform builder and tech leader based in Seattle, in this episode of "The Brand Called You." Host Ashutosh Garg interviews Chirag about his early curiosity for computer science, building innovative AI solutions, working with Amazon Alexa, and his philosophy on platform leverage, ethics, and democratizing AI development. Chirag shares practical wisdom for developers, explores the economics of open source vs proprietary AI models, and looks ahead to the future of agentic systems. Whether you're an aspiring developer, tech enthusiast, or just curious about the evolution of AI, this episode unpacks critical lessons and trends shaping the future.

India’s investment landscape is transforming as quant strategies, alternative data, and BlackRock’s Aladdin platform reshape how funds are built and scaled. Rishi Kohli shares how markets, talent, data and systematic models have evolved—unlocking a new era of disciplined, tech-driven investing.

00:16- About Rishi Kohli

• Rishi Kohli, a graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), is the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of JioBlackRock Mutual Fund. 

• He previously served as managing director and CIO-Hedge Fund Strategies at InCred Capital.