The Brand Called You

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Michelle Mills-Porter, a human behavior expert and neurodiversity advocate talks about how adversity reveals our true motivation, the power of collaboration, and why embracing neurodivergence is key to future-ready leadership.

00:37- About Michelle Mills-Porter

• Michelle is the founder of The People Reader Ltd.

• She's a human behavior expert specializing in motivation and collaboration.

• She's the National President of the professional speaking association of UK and Ireland. 

In this powerful episode of The Brand Called You, marketing pioneer Chris Peterson shares game-changing insights from his book Red & Blue Customers and introduces Lifemind, an AI-driven platform helping brands align with customers' values for better connection and performance.

00:34- About Chris Peterson

• Chris is the co-founder of Lifemind

• He's the author of a book titled Red & Blue Customers. 

• He has founded two digital marketing agencies working with both fast growth startups and fortune 500 companies.

Join us for an engaging episode of "The Brand Called You" featuring Ajay Nayyar, COO at Tulleeho India, and a leading expert in the world of luxury spirits! Hosted by Ashutosh Garg, this episode dives deep into the evolving landscape of whiskey culture in India, the rising appreciation of single malts, and how brands are creating immersive experiences for modern consumers.

Ajay shares fascinating insights from his journey, including his time at Diageo, and discusses how Indian consumers are redefining the whiskey experience—women emerging as a fast-growing segment, the importance of storytelling, and why Indian single malts are now rivaling global brands. Get an insider look at whiskey tasting rituals, trends in India's top bars, and the innovative techniques making Indian malts world-class!

Whether you’re a whiskey lover or curious about the luxury beverage industry, this episode is packed with stories, industry secrets, and future trends you won’t want to miss.

Unlock the insider secrets of ecommerce transformation with Siva Balakrishnan, Founder & CEO of Vserve, in this high-impact episode of The Brand Called You! Hosted by Ashutosh Garg, this conversation takes you inside the world of tech-enabled outsourcing, ecommerce evolution, omnichannel strategies, and the powerful influence of AI and automation on global retail.

Siva shares his remarkable journey from engineering in Coimbatore to becoming a pioneer in US ecommerce outsourcing. Get firsthand insights into:

• The pivotal moments and early challenges in building Vserve

• Winning trust from the first major US client

• Dramatic shifts in US ecommerce, SaaSification, and the omnichannel revolution

• The rise of quick commerce, drones, and AI tools shaping the next era of ecommerce

• Practical advice for scaling brands from 7 to 8 figures

• The future of agentic shopping and the challenges of product discovery in an AI-driven world

Vineet Agarwal, MD of Transport Corporation of India, shares his inspiring journey of transforming a legacy logistics business into a tech-enabled, sustainable giant that moves over 2.5% of India’s GDP. From AI-driven optimization to early EV adoption, this episode of The Brand Called You explores leadership, resilience, and vision in action.

00:38- About Vineet Agarwal

• Vineet is the MD of the Transport Corporation of India (TCI).

• He's a board member of several publicly listed companies and other notable institutions, including Somany Ceramics Limited, SRF Limited, as well as the Indian Institute of Health and Management Research. 

• He has been a global board member of the YPO. 

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Candice Mitchell—founder of Talent Development Academy—shares her powerful journey from discovering her passion in L&D to helping professionals shift from task takers to strategic leaders. With real stories, deep insights, and unwavering passion, she calls on L&D pros to stop waiting and start leading.

00:35- About Candice Mitchell

• Candice is the founder of Talent Development Academy. 

• She's the talent development mentor for L&D leaders.

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, leadership expert Jim Carlough shares his journey from a young manager to an influential leader, offering key lessons from his book The Six Pillars Of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success. Learn how integrity, compassion, empathy, and humor are crucial for navigating today's fast-paced business world.

00:37- About Jim Carlough

• Jim is the author, a professional speaker and a leadership expert.

• He is an author of a book titled The Six Pillars Of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Elie Jacobs, founding partner of Purposeful Advisors, shares key insights into the evolving world of Public Affairs and Communications, covering everything from corporate storytelling to crisis communication and the impact of AI. Tune in for valuable lessons on how to navigate today’s media and geopolitical landscapes.

00:40- About Elie Jacobs

• Elie is the founding partner of Purposeful Advisors. 

• He began his communications career as a press aid in the post presidential office of President Bill Clinton.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Seetha Cristian, Executive Director at Standard Chartered Bank, shares her transformative journey in the world of banking, technology, and leadership. From overcoming job loss to becoming Asia’s Woman Leader of 2024, Seetha’s story provides key insights on embracing change, the role of AI in business, and how to develop future-ready leaders.

00:40- About Seetha Cristian

• Seetha is the Executive Director for liquidity and IRRBB technology at the Standard Chartered Bank.

• She has been recognized as Asia's woman leader of 2024.

• She's also been honored six times as LinkedIn top voice.

Harrison's rise—from Hong Kong to Canada, Waterloo to McKinsey, and now Group Chief Strategy Officer at e&—is a story of reinvention, vision, and driving global transformation. His insights on AI, telecom, and strategic foresight are reshaping the industry.

00:09- About Harrison Lung

• Harrison Lung is the Group Chief Strategy Officer of e&.

• He was appointed in 2023 and oversees corporate strategy and planning, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), venture capital, Group transformation, ESG and sustainability.