The Brand Called You

Join us for an inspiring episode of The Brand Called You as we talk to Neil Solomon—author, entrepreneur, multi-unit franchisee, international real estate investor, and executive leader.

In this candid conversation, Neil shares his transformative journey from mechanical engineer to business owner, the pivotal moments that shaped his path, and the deeply personal lessons he learned along the way.

Discover insights from his book, The 1% Door: The Hidden Systems Costing You the Life You Could Be Living, where he reveals how hidden systems, personal reinvention, and conscious action can unlock new opportunities.

Neil discusses the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, the power of recognizing hidden architectures in our lives, and why sometimes we have to “die a little” to make room for growth.

Practical wisdom, compelling stories, and actionable inspiration await anyone looking to live the life they truly want.

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or navigating personal transformation, this episode is a must-watch.

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Discover profound insights into human behavior, resilience, and the quest for the meaning of life with therapist and author Bryan Blakney in this inspiring episode of The Brand Called You.

Host Ashutosh Garg explores Bryan’s journey from studying social psychology to writing his book, Top Secret: Declassifying the Meaning of Life. The conversation delves into the transformative power of emotional and spiritual intelligence, the 9 Keys to navigating anxiety and uncertainty, and why love and unity are essential to a fulfilling life.

Bryan shares personal stories, including a formative childhood experience in Jerusalem, as well as wisdom gained through decades of experience as a therapist. Whether you are feeling lost, searching for purpose, or seeking to understand what it truly means to succeed, this conversation offers practical insights and deeper reflections on personal growth and leadership.

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Welcome to another insightful episode of The Brand Called You! In this episode, host Ashutosh Garg is joined by Sharon McLaughlin, Leadership Coach, HR and Change Leadership Advisor, from Ottawa, Canada. With over 30 years of experience in HR and corporate services, Sharon shares her valuable perspectives on leading through change, developing self-awareness, overcoming the fear of the unknown, and the growing importance of human-centered leadership in a rapidly evolving, AI-driven workplace.

Key topics include why people resist change, how leaders can find the right balance between empathy and accountability, what makes organizations adaptable, and actionable advice for emerging leaders. Sharon also explores emotional intelligence, coaching, combating change fatigue, and cultivating trust within teams.

If you’re a leader, manager, or aspiring leader, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and real-world examples to help you navigate personal and organizational transitions with confidence.

Welcome to another episode of The Brand Called You! In this insightful conversation, Ashutosh Garg sits down with Hunter Hastings, Managing Partner at Bialla Venture Partners and acclaimed author of Venture Mode: How to Escape the Administration Trap by Finding and Unleashing Entrepreneurial Leaders.

Hunter Hastings shares his journey from brand manager to CEO and venture investor, revealing what truly shapes great entrepreneurs and organizations. Discover why traditional business models and MBA-driven management practices may be holding companies back, the difference between value creation and value capture, and how AI is fundamentally reshaping business management and innovation.

Learn actionable principles for replacing bureaucracy with entrepreneurial thinking, understand why founder-led companies can outperform professionally managed organizations, and explore what leadership looks like in the new age of business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, CEO, or future leader, this episode is packed with insights, real-world examples, and inspiration to help you unlock your organization’s full potential.

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In this inspiring episode of the Leaders Who Care series, we explore the journey of Matt Soule, Co-Founder & CEO of Parallel Systems, and his mission to transform the future of freight rail transportation.

From aerospace engineering at companies like SpaceX to founding a technology company focused on modernizing rail, Matt shares how his passion for engineering, sustainability, and mission-driven innovation shaped his entrepreneurial journey.

The conversation explores the environmental potential of rail transportation, the challenges facing the US freight rail industry, and how Parallel Systems is using autonomous rail technology to make freight transportation more efficient, flexible, and sustainable.

Matt also shares valuable insights on taking career risks, building purpose-driven teams, embracing challenges, and creating a culture rooted in trust, speed, and meaningful impact.

Whether you’re interested in clean technology, the future of transportation, entrepreneurship, or mission-driven leadership, this episode offers valuable perspectives on how innovation can transform traditional industries and create lasting impact.

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In this inspiring episode of the Leaders Who Care series, Mark Sadovnick welcomes Helena Wasserman, Co-Founder of Investors for Climate and Unstoppable. Helena shares her remarkable journey, shaped by a unique blend of creativity and business acumen rooted in her Italian, Swiss, Russian, and German heritage. She opens up about her personal experiences, including the profound impact of her brother's mental health struggles, and how they inspired her lifelong commitment to creating positive change.

Helena discusses her transition from the nonprofit sector to the worlds of technology, startups, and climate finance, highlighting the importance of solving meaningful problems through innovation and purpose-driven investment. She shares valuable insights on building high-impact networks, achieving product-market fit before scaling, raising capital, and directing investment toward climate and sustainability solutions.

The conversation also explores women's leadership in finance and technology, the importance of confidence and authentic relationship-building, and the growing role of artificial intelligence in business. Helena explains why long-term thinking, creativity, and focused execution are essential to addressing the world's most pressing environmental challenges.

Don't miss this insightful conversation filled with practical insights, inspiring leadership lessons, and a hopeful vision for a more sustainable future.

Join us for an insightful episode of The Brand Called You as host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Derinda Brown, Principal Consultant at Wilde Ace Pty Ltd, to discuss business transformation, adaptive leadership, customer experience, and the evolving role of AI in today's business landscape.

Drawing on decades of experience across multiple industries and continents, Derinda shares practical insights into leading organizational transformation, creating sustainable business value, balancing short-term performance with long-term strategic priorities, and keeping people at the center of change.

In this engaging conversation, she also explores how customer expectations are evolving, why trust is essential in data-driven personalization, and how leaders can thoughtfully integrate AI into their organizations while maintaining human judgment and ethical decision-making.

Whether you're a business leader, strategist, entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of technology, leadership, and customer experience, this episode is packed with actionable insights you won't want to miss.

Discover the inspiring journey of Boudine Berkleef, Founder of De Puppy Specialist, in this episode of The Brand Called You. Hosted by Frits Bussemaker, Boudine shares her transformation from police officer and PTSD case manager to becoming a renowned canine behavior therapist.

Learn about the challenges and rewards of working with dogs, why training owners is just as important as training their pets, and how choosing the right breed for your lifestyle can make all the difference. Boudine also discusses separation anxiety, canine behavior, and the realities of building a successful business from scratch.

Whether you're a dog lover, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply fascinated by animal behavior, this episode is packed with practical insights and inspiring lessons.

Join us for an insightful episode of The Brand Called You, where Ashutosh Garg speaks with Gauri Jauhar, Global Executive Director, Strategic Climate and Energy Initiatives at S&P Global Energy.

Gauri shares her remarkable journey from studying economics to leading global initiatives in the energy sector. She introduces her Five Leadership Signatures—building kind workplaces, simplifying complexity through practical frameworks, fostering meaningful dialogue, creating successful coalitions, and developing future-ready leaders.

Discover why kindness is an underrated leadership strength, how psychological safety fuels high performance, why listening is a true leadership superpower, and how balancing hard and soft skills is essential in an AI-driven world.

Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur, manager, or young professional, this conversation offers practical insights into leading with purpose, navigating complexity, and building resilient, high-performing teams.

Key topics include:

• Leadership in an AI-driven world

• Kindness and psychological safety at work

• Simplifying complexity with practical frameworks

• The power of dialogue and active listening

• Building successful partnerships and coalitions

• Developing future-ready leaders

• Career advice for young professionals

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Ashutosh Garg speaks with Gautam Ganglani, CEO, Right Selection Corporate Events, and author of Breaking Bread, about his remarkable journey from a family bookstore to building a global thought leadership business.

Gautam shares what truly distinguishes a transformational thought leader from a keynote speaker, explores the future of conferences in the age of AI, and explains why live events continue to create lasting value. He also discusses the importance of trust, authentic leadership, executive coaching, and relationship-building, while reflecting on lessons learned from renowned thought leaders including Marshall Goldsmith, Stephen Covey, and Ron Kaufman.

Whether you're an aspiring leader, event organizer, executive, or speaker, this conversation offers practical insights into leadership, personal growth, and building meaningful professional relationships.