The Brand Called You

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Bhadresh Patel, COO of RGP, shares about his leadership journey, the intersection of technology and business, and how RGP is reshaping the consulting industry with a unique, flexible work model. Discover insights into the evolving world of AI, operational challenges, and how consulting firms are navigating the future.

00:34- About Bhadresh Patel

• Bhadresh is the Chief Operating Officer of RGP, which is a NASDAQ listed company. 

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Atul Raja, a seasoned marketing expert and fractional CMO, shares his journey and insights into transforming businesses through strategic marketing leadership. From his unique take on surrogate marketing to guiding startups, Atul reveals essential lessons for scaling brands with agility and purpose.

00:36- About Atul Raja

• Atul is a marketing consultant and a Fractional CMO.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, economist Willem Buiter, former global chief economist at Citigroup, shares invaluable insights on the current global economic crisis, the role of economists, and the future of trade policies in uncertain times.

00:36- About Willem Buiter

• Willem Buiter is an American-British economist with Dutch heritage, currently based in the US.

• He is a former Global Chief Economist at Citigroup, now serving as an independent economic advisor.

• He has an academic background from prestigious institutions like LSE, Yale, and Cambridge, with contributions to the Financial Times and scientific research.

In this powerful episode of The Brand Called You, CEO Scott Brandley shares how trust, authenticity, and bootstrapping led to the global success of Shopper Approved and Trust Guard. Learn how to turn customer reviews into powerful marketing assets and build lasting brand credibility in a digital world.

00:39- About Scott Brandley

• Scott is the Chief Executive Officer of Shopper Approved and Trust Guard.

• He's the co-author of a book titled Reputation King.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Tarun Rai, a seasoned leader in advertising, marketing, and media, who reflects on his journey from Asian Paints to leading iconic brands like Wunderman Thompson and BBC Worldwide Media shares invaluable insights into leadership, corporate culture, and the ever-changing landscape of brand building.

00:38- About Tarun Rai

• Tarun is the Co-Chairman of the Start Design Group, UK.

• He is the former chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer of Wunderman Thompson APAC.

• He was the Chief Executive Officer of Worldwide Media( TOI+ BBC Worldwide JV).

• Tarun was recognized as India's most trusted CEO by WCRC in 2018 and Asia's most people focused CEO by HR Excellence Awards Singapore.

From growing up in a small town in India to becoming a leading healthcare investor, Shubhra’s journey is defined by grit, resilience, and a passion for transforming healthcare. She shares her defining moments, the pivot from medicine to business, and how she’s now shaping the future of healthcare investing.

00:09- About Dr Shubhra Jain

• Shubhra Jain is the Head of Healthcare Investments at Tarsadia Investments. 

• She has a background in medicine and holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree. 

• Her educational qualifications include an MBA in Marketing and Brand Management from MICA, as well as an MBA in Business Administration and Management from the Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development.

Musa Konneh’s journey from a difficult childhood to becoming a passionate advocate for young mothers in Sierra Leone highlights the power of community care. With his work, he's helping young mothers gain education, employment, and dignity. His efforts aim to break down societal barriers and create a more inclusive society.

00:12- About Musa Konneh

• Musa is a passionate advocate for human, women’s, girls and children’s rights in Sierra Leone.

• He serves as Continental Youth Director for the Ken G Morka Foundation Regional Impact Leader and Executive Coordinator Research To Empower National Director for Youth in Leadership Transformation Africa, and Programme Director of the Movement for Education and Advocacy Network Salone.

Elaine MacDonald joins the Leaders Who Care series for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation on navigating corporate life, honoring immigrant roots, and unlocking the power of business for social good. A dynamic connector and mission-driven leader, Elaine inspires others to get off the bench and make a difference.

00:14- About Elaine MacDonald

• Elaine was the CEO of the Knowledge Impact Network

• Elaine is a seasoned executive, board member, and advisor with a proven track record of driving results across diverse sectors.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Casey LaFrance, a renowned expert in project management and AI integration shares his insights on how AI is reshaping leadership, project management, and education, emphasizing the importance of human-centered approaches and evidence-based governance. His unique perspective as an author and educator offers valuable lessons for leaders in both the public and private sectors.

00:37- About Casey LaFrance

• Casey is a project management and a change leadership expert

• He's an author of a book titled Targeting Discretion: A Guide for Command Staff, Frontline Officers, and Students.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Geoff Woods, author of The AI Driven Leader shares his journey from driving massive growth at Jindal Steel to harnessing AI for smarter decision-making. Learn how AI is reshaping leadership, strategy, and growth, and discover practical ways to use AI to elevate your decision-making process.

00:34- About Geoff Woods

• Geoff is an author of a book titled The AI driven leader, harnessing AI to make faster, smarter decisions. 

• He has a close connection with India because he worked in India as the former Chief Growth Officer of Jindal Steel & Power Ltd.