The Brand Called You

In this insightful conversation with Gita Krishna Raj, the CEO of Maverick and National Head of the Sports and Fitness Sector Council of India, she shares her inspiring journey from media and arts to building one of India’s pioneering fitness brands. Explore her innovative initiatives, including corporate wellness programs, the Maverick Fit Kids curriculum, and her advocacy for holistic well-being. Learn how she integrates ancient practices like yoga with modern fitness trends and her vision for transforming fitness education across India.

[00:35] - About Gita Krishna Raj.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Rusty Gaillard an Executive Coach, discusses his journey from corporate leadership to coaching. He shares insights on how leaders can break free from traditional corporate norms, emphasising the importance of courage, authenticity, and personal growth. Rusty explains his coaching philosophy of helping high-achievers challenge the status quo, overcome the fear of failure, and redefine success beyond titles and salaries. He provides practical strategies for leaders to align personal values with professional roles, make impactful decisions, and prepare for a future of leadership that prioritizes human connection and relationship-building in an increasingly AI-driven workplace.

About Rusty Gaillard

In this enriching episode, Ashutosh Garg sits down with Dr. Nidhi Bajaj Gupta, the inspiring founder of Meraki Holistic Wellness Company. From combining Eastern and Western healing practices to exploring the profound mind-body connection, Dr. Nidhi shares her incredible journey and how her mother’s battle with cancer shaped her path into holistic wellness.

Dr. Nidhi's unique approach provides a comprehensive understanding of how to integrate body, mind, and spirit for overall well-being. Discover the power of spirituality, nutrition, fitness, and meditation in achieving a balanced and healthy life.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Eric and Sasha Hathaway, Digital Nomads, discuss their unconventional lifestyle and business ventures. Eric, with 30 years in leadership roles, and Sasha, an entrepreneur, have been travelling and working remotely for three years. They founded Efficiency First to address organizational efficiency issues in scaling companies and NextGen Interns, an internship program to provide leadership development and real-world experience. Despite challenges, including job losses and multiple pivots, they emphasize the importance of passion, saying yes to opportunities, and giving back. Their success is defined by personal growth, impactful work, and fostering the next generation's leadership skillsAbout Eric Hathaway and Sasha HathawayEric has over 30 years of experience in various leadership roles, including CTO, COO, CEO, and director.Sasha has a commercial and sales background and is an entrepreneur, and co-founder of NextGen and Efficiency First.Eric and Sasha are Digital Nomads and travel around the world while they work.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Henk Kraaijenhof, former Olympic coach and performance consultant discusses the journey from athletic coaching to business performance. He shares insights from his 40-year career, explaining how the predictable world of elite sports differs from the dynamic challenges of corporate performance. The conversation explores his holistic approach to performance improvement, combining physical, mental, and biochemical factors to help both athletes and executives reach their potential. He emphasizes the importance of sustainable success and maintaining balance, warning against the risks of burnout in high-achieving individuals.

00:36- About Henk Kraaijenhof

Bart van Grinsven’s journey from the fashion world to founding Flow and Matter reveals how true alignment can transform lives. Leaving behind a high-stress career, Bart and his family pursued a path that embraced nature, mindfulness, and purpose. In this episode, he shares powerful insights on overcoming self-doubt, connecting with one’s essence, and cultivating authentic relationships, both personally and professionally.

00:34- About Bart van Grinsven

In this compelling episode of "The Brand Called You," Utkarsh Narang shares his remarkable transformation from a Delhi-based physiotherapist to a globally recognized learning consultant and executive coach. Living by Gandhi's wisdom to "Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever," Narang reveals how understanding human behavior, embracing fear, and maintaining a growth mindset have shaped his success. His journey spans filming 400 hours of content for Columbia Business School, scaling startups, and now helping individuals and teams unlock their potential through his unique approach to learning and development.

00:45- About Utkarsh Narang

Welcome to "The Brand Called You" podcast! In this powerful episode, our host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Freddy Mutanguha, the CEO of Aegis Trust and Director of the Kigali Genocide Memorial. Freddy shares his harrowing personal experiences as a survivor of the Rwandan genocide, shedding light on the crucial stages that lead to such atrocities, the importance of remembrance, and the transformative power of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Join us as we delve into Rwanda's rich culture and natural beauty, learning about its resurgence as one of the safest and most technologically advanced nations. Discover the lessons that history offers us and the steps we can take to prevent future genocides.

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Brand Called You. Today, we are privileged to host Jim Kaveney, an accomplished author, dedicated patient advocate, and the visionary founder of Unlimited Heart Health and Wellness. In this episode, Jim takes us through his remarkable journey of resilience, entrepreneurship, and heart health. Discover how Jim transformed his pain into purpose and learn valuable lessons on balancing work, health, faith, and family.

In this insightful episode, CEO Sally Pritchett discusses the evolving landscape of organizational communication, the pitfalls of information overload, and the power of transparent, open communication in driving productivity and employee satisfaction. She shares strategies for leaders to harness technology effectively, foster psychological safety, and maintain communication clarity to build thriving, innovative workplaces.

00:34- About Sally Pritchett