The Brand Called You

Unlock the secrets to energizing workplaces and progressive leadership with Dr. Rob Lion, Principal of Black River Performance Management and Professor of Human Resource Development at Idaho State University! In this engaging episode of The Brand Called You, host Ashutosh Garg explores Dr. Lion’s unique perspective that "work should fuel the human spirit, not drain it." They dive deep into actionable leadership strategies, intuitive management, culture-building, and navigating the shifting workplace landscape—including remote work, burnout prevention, and the impact of AI.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, HR professional, or simply excited about modern workplaces, this episode is filled with invaluable advice on sustaining employee engagement, balancing empathy with accountability, fostering psychological safety, and future-proofing your organization.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Achilleas Lazarou, business developer of Coffee Island shares his journey from a physics instructor to an international coffee franchise leader, Achilleas shares his journey, the importance of cultural intelligence, how to scale a brand globally, and why experience—not just coffee—drives customer loyalty.

00:43- About Achilleas Lazarou

• Achilleas is a business developer and a portfolio manager of Coffee Island, which is a coffee outlet chain with 483 outlets in Greece, Cyprus, the UK, UAE, Canada, Switzerland, Egypt, and Romania.

Journalist and author Anthea Rowan opens up on The Brand Called You about her personal journey with her mother’s dementia and depression. From cultural misconceptions to caregiver burnout, she shares profound insights from her memoir A Silent Tsunami—blending science, emotion, and hard-earned wisdom.

00:35- About Anthea Rowan

• Anthea is a freelance journalist, a blogger, and an editor.

• She's the author of a book titled A Silent Tsunami: Swimming Against the Tide of My Mother's Dementia.

In this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You, personal branding expert and global coach Maria Papazoglou reveals how NLP, self-awareness, and storytelling can transform your professional presence. Discover the key to building a brand that’s not just seen—but remembered.

00:42- About Maria Papazoglou

• Maria is a global career coach and an executive coach. 

• She's a corporate trainer and an NLP Master Practitioner.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Acclaimed author Koral Dasgupta, known for her powerful retelling of Indian mythology, discusses her Sati Series, a reimagination of the Panchakanya, challenging traditional patriarchal narratives.

00:30- About Koral Dasgupta

• Koral is an Indian author of nine books.

• She's also a digital publisher.

• She has just completed the five-book Sati series, which is a retelling of the stories of the Panchakanya from Indian mythology.

 In this episode of The Brand Called You, Priya Sachdev, founder of Sales Scalability talks about her remarkable journey in sales, the strategic importance of sales, and how businesses can scale effectively. Priya discusses the critical role of storytelling, digital transformation, and sales enablement in today’s competitive market.

00:32- About Priya Sachdev

• Priya is the founder and chief sales practitioner of Sales Scalability. 

In this insightful episode of The Brand Called You, Jimi Gibson, VP of Brand Communication at Thrive Agency talks about his unique beginnings as a magician in developing “The Magic Script” framework, Jimi shares invaluable lessons on effective marketing, clear messaging, and the role of empathy in brand communication. Learn why clarity, creativity, and timing matter in crafting messages that truly resonate.

00:39- About Jimi Gibson

• Jimi is the vice president of brand communication at Thrive Agency.

• He's also the creator of The Magic Script, which is the brain-based framework for messaging. 

In this enlightening episode of The Brand Called You, Will Travers OBE, co-founder of the Born Free Foundation talks about his lifelong dedication to wildlife conservation. Travers shares insights into the Foundation’s mission, tackling issues like captivity, wildlife trafficking, and human-wildlife conflict. He also highlights impactful projects, such as the SAP Buddha Tiger project in India, and discusses the future of conservation in a rapidly changing world.

00:45- About Will Travers

• Will is the executive president and co-founder of the Born Free Foundation.

• He's a board member of Born Free USA and is president of the Species Survival Network.

Rishi Narain, a gold medalist and one of Asia’s most influential figures in golf, shares his journey from athlete to entrepreneur. He discusses the challenges, opportunities, and future of Indian golf, highlighting the need for infrastructure, grassroots development, and global competitiveness.

00:46- About Rishi Narain

• Rishi is the managing director of RN Sports Marketing, which is India's foremost golf authority on golf. 

• He's a gold medalist at the 1982 Asian Games. 

• He's also a former All India Junior and All India men's amateur champion.

Welcome back to The Brand Called You! In this thought-provoking episode, host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Mehroo Turel—ICF PCC, Certified Youth Coach, and author of the blog "From Miss India to Motherhood." Joining us for the second time from Hong Kong, Mehroo shares her inspiring journey from the Tata Group to entrepreneurship and coaching, and delves into her passion for helping teenagers and young adults thrive.

Together, they explore the unique challenges faced by today’s youth—self-doubt, decision making, resilience, and the balancing act with technology and social media. Mehroo offers actionable insights for parents and young people alike, from building emotional resilience and self-awareness to crafting boundaries in a connected world. Dive into her practical advice, heartwarming stories, and expert strategies for growth, confidence, and mental well-being.

Don't miss this valuable conversation for parents, coaches, teens, and anyone invested in the next generation’s success!