The Brand Called You

Pradeepa Narayanaswamy, a “Diamond Mining Coach,” joins The Brand Called You to share her journey from technologist to transformational coach. She helps high performers uncover their inner brilliance, overcome fear, shame, and burnout, and lead with clarity and courage. Her mission? To mine for diamonds, not fix dirt.

00:39- About Pradeepa Narayanaswamy

• Pradeepa is a Diamond Mining Coach.

• She helps high performing leaders uncover their untapped brilliance, elevate their influence and lead with clarity, courage and authenticity.

• Her latest book, Practical Leadership: Simplifying the Complexity, distills leadership into clear, actionable insights.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Jay Sehgal, EVP of the Sehgal Foundation, shares his inspiring journey from tech professional in the U.S. to driving grassroots change in rural India. Discover his powerful insights on water, women empowerment, education, and working with communities for sustainable development.

00:40- About Jay Sehgal

• Jay is the Executive Vice President of the Sehgal foundation in the USA and the chairperson of the S M Sehgal foundation in India.

In this episode of "The Brand Called You" (TBCY), host Stephen Ibaraki sits down with Yannis Ioannidis, the first-ever double-term President of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)—the world’s largest computing science organization. Yannis shares strategic updates on ACM's evolving vision, explores major computing trends like AI, supercomputing, and quantum, and provides an insider’s view on ACM’s role in shaping the future of science and technology.

Welcome to another inspiring episode of TBCY featuring Aditya Kumar Jha, a remarkable high school researcher from India who's already making waves in the global STEM community. Host Stephen Ibaraki takes us through Aditya’s journey, achievements, and ambitions, highlighting how a student can truly create global impact.

• High school student already recognized as a global researcher

• Entrepreneurial mindset—solves real-world problems with practical, deployable solutions

• Focuses on interdisciplinary projects in biology, chemistry, computer science, and data scien

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Ian Gotts — engineer turned entrepreneur, author, and AI advocate from British Rail to founding Elements.cloud and integrating AI agents into org charts, Ian shares powerful insights on change leadership, storytelling, and redefining success in the age of intelligent automation.

00:38- About Ian Gotts

• Ian Gotts is a founder & CEO of the Elements.cloud.

• He was co-founder and CEO of Nimbus Partners, a BPM software company for 15 years that was a Salesforce reference customer.

Dan Corbin went from fixing satellites to crafting one-of-a-kind jewelry, guided by intuition, grit, and a belief in lasting memories. Discover how a chance meeting and a career pivot led to a meaningful business built on passion, craftsmanship, and trust.

00:28- About Dan Corbin

• Dan Corbin is a former army machinist who transformed his metalworking skills into a thriving custom jewelry business.

• He is known for creating meaningful, handcrafted pieces—combining precision, creativity, and heartfelt storytelling.

Welcome to another engaging episode of The Brand Called You! In this episode, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with John Martinka, known as the “Escape Artist,” a dealmaker with Nokomis Advisory Services and the author of Exit with Style, Grace and More Money. Together, they delve into the intricacies of buying and selling businesses, lessons from deals gone right (and wrong), and strategies for exiting your business with prosperity and pride.

Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect from the conversation, including important timestamps in question format:

If you’re feeling stuck in your career or searching for more meaning in your work, this episode of TBCY featuring Anastasia Tripolskaya, a Career Clarity & Life Purpose Coach and creator of "Find Your Life’s Work," is a must-listen. Hosted by Ashutosh Garg, this insightful conversation dives deep into finding purpose, redefining success, and making career transitions with intention.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Daniel Fitch shares how losing his job in the mortgage industry—and cracking a tooth—ignited a radical shift toward his passion for visual storytelling. From shooting on iPhones to empowering brands through authenticity, Daniel’s story is a testament to turning setbacks into new beginnings.

00:39- About Daniel Fitch

• Daniel Fitch is an accomplished filmmaker and video producer, with over two decades of experience in the industry.

• He has extensive knowledge and skill in multimedia video production, customer service, video editing and marketing that allow him to create high quality film & video campaigns while staying under budget and on time.

Damon’s story is one of grit, growth, and giving back. From a shy, under-resourced kid who asked for a chance—to a high-performance coach guiding Olympians and executives—he now champions the inner game of resilience, purpose, and mental fitness for life and leadership.

00:42- About Damon Valentino

• Damon Valentino is a globally renowned high-performance coach and facilitator with a strong reputation for helping individuals unlock their potential.

• He has worked extensively with the US Paralympics athletics division, Division I student-athletes, and first responders, bringing elite-level coaching to high-pressure environments.

• He currently serves as the Director of Mental Fitness at the Professional Tennis Players Association and is the founder of Mental Fitness Programs and Sidestreet Performance Coaching.