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In this episode #TGV521, Part 1 (ADHD - What is it?) of the TGV Mental Wellness series, Dr. Sharada Rao has covered the following topics in her conv. with Naveen Samala:
Additional tips from Dr. Sharada Rao
What would be the ideal day for someone with ADHD?
-Having a great night's rest of 8 hours.
-Wake up on time and pop out of bed.
Do not contemplate getting in the shower.
-Brush my teeth, do my hair, get dressed without having analysis paralysis.
-Not have every second filled with my phone in my hand because it distracts me so well.
-Drive to work without having to veer all over from losing track of spatial recognition.
-Get to work early enough to prep my day without having to rush.
-See a stack of work from the day before and think “I should get to that” and then proceeds to successfully get to it - and finishes it.
-Feel proud that I’ve tackled and completed everything from yesterday and transition to todays work.
-Go to the restroom without holding it for hours by accident because you forget your bladder and restrooms exist.
Please note: We are not doing Both rapid-fire rounds and Trivia as part of this TGV Mental Wellness series given the nature of the topic and to keep the episode duration minimal
About the guest:
Dr. Sharada Rao is a seasoned industry leader with 30+ years of experience in IT and life sciences. She was the former Vertical Head Delivery, Life Sciences at Birlasoft, she oversees global IT services for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical devices sectors. Sharada has held leadership roles at startups, Microsoft, and Cognizant, managing critical business units and delivering innovative solutions to major clients worldwide.
She holds a doctorate in AI and Healthcare, an MBA from Stanford School of Business, and an engineering degree. Beyond her career, Sharada is passionate about social entrepreneurship, effective altruism, and advocating for diversity and equity in the workplace.
Connect with the guest on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharadarao/
References/Citations:
https://childmind.org/article/what-is-inattentive-adhd/
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd
https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/inattentive-type
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15253-inattentive-adhd
https://www.additudemag.com/slideshows/symptoms-of-inattentive-adhd/
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Tune into #TGV520 to get clarity on the above topic. Here are the pointers from Arif’s conversation with Naveen Samala on The Guiding Voice #TGV520
About the guest:
Arif Mikayilov is a motivated, ambitious, and hardworking person with developed valuable skills such as organizational and communication skills. He has a responsible approach to any tasks he undertakes or situations he is presented with. With skills developed in school and university years, he is a good team worker having leadership skills.
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/arif-mikayilov-450abb1a3/
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If you wish to become a productivity monk: enroll in this course:
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TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon:
Vol 2:
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Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQ2J7BM8
Vol 1: Kindle:
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Tune into #TGV519 to get clarity on the above topic. Here are the pointers from Joseph’s conversation with Naveen Samala on The Guiding Voice
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-erughe-164089195/
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Naveen Samala: http://surl.li/tmksm
http://www.naveensamala.com
If you'd like to contribute to our mission, please donate through Paypal
https://paypal.me/NaveenSamla
If you wish to become a productivity monk: enroll in this course:
http://surl.li/tmksi
TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon:
Vol 2:
Notion Press:
http://surl.li/tmkry
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQ2J7BM8
Vol 1: Kindle:
https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyC
Paperback:
https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj
#TGV is available in Hindi & Telugu:
https://youtube.com/@tgvhindi
https://youtube.com/@tgvtelugu
Audio:
http://surl.li/tmksp(#tgvhindi)
http://surl.li/tmksx (#tgvtelugu)
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Tune into #TGV518 to get clarity on the above topic. Here are the pointers from Dr. Sharada’s conversation with Naveen Samala on The Guiding Voice
About the guest:
Dr. Sharada Rao is a seasoned industry leader with 30+ years of experience in IT and life sciences. She was the former Vertical Head Delivery, Life Sciences at Birlasoft, she oversees global IT services for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical devices sectors. Sharada has held leadership roles at startups, Microsoft, and Cognizant, managing critical business units and delivering innovative solutions to major clients worldwide.
She holds a doctorate in AI and Healthcare, an MBA from Stanford School of Business, and an engineering degree. Beyond her career, Sharada is passionate about social entrepreneurship, effective altruism, and advocating for diversity and equity in the workplace.
Connect with the guest on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharadarao/
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Naveen Samala: http://surl.li/tmksm
http://www.naveensamala.com
If you'd like to contribute to our mission, please donate through Paypal
https://paypal.me/NaveenSamla
If you wish to become a productivity monk: enroll in this course:
http://surl.li/tmksi
TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon:
Vol 2:
Notion Press:
http://surl.li/tmkry
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQ2J7BM8
Vol 1: Kindle:
https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyC
Paperback:
https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj
#TGV is available in Hindi & Telugu:
https://youtube.com/@tgvhindi
Audio:
http://surl.li/tmksp(#tgvhindi)
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Tune into #TGV517 to get clarity on the above topic. Here are the pointers from Robert’s conversation with Naveen Samala on The Guiding Voice
About the guest:
Robert Hansen, also known as RSnake, is an American computer hacker, executive, and entrepreneur. He was the founder and CEO of SecTheory and was the co-founder of Bit Discovery after which he became the Deputy CTO of Tenable after Bit Discovery was acquired. He has previously worked at eBay, WhiteHat Security (now Synopsis), Realtor.com/Move.com, Cable & Wireless plc America, ValueClick, and Silicon Alchemy. He founded the ha.ckers.org web application security lab.
RSnake is most well known for his security research and disclosures such as Slowloris, Clickjacking, Fierce DNS enumeration tool, XSS filter evasion, DNS Rebinding, Content Security Policy, and Python NaN Injection.
Connect with the guest on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberthansen3/
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Naveen Samala: http://surl.li/tmksm
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If you'd like to contribute to our mission, please donate through Paypal
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If you wish to become a productivity monk: enroll in this course:
http://surl.li/tmksi
TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon:
Vol 2:
Notion Press:
http://surl.li/tmkry
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQ2J7BM8
Vol 1: Kindle:
https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyC
Paperback:
https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj
#TGV is available in Hindi & Telugu:
https://youtube.com/@tgvhindi
https://youtube.com/@tgvtelugu
Audio:
http://surl.li/tmksp(#tgvhindi)
http://surl.li/tmksx (#tgvtelugu)
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Tune into #TGV516 to get clarity on the above topic. Here are the pointers from Sanjivana’s conversation with Naveen Samala on The Guiding Voice.
About the guest:
Yogi Sanjivana is a meditation teacher with more than 20 years of experience in teaching and practicing meditation.
For him, meditation is not just a profession; it's his profound passion, interest, and way of life.
Connect with the guest on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yogi-sanjivana-42952621a/
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Naveen Samala: http://surl.li/tmksm
http://www.naveensamala.com
If you'd like to contribute to our mission, please donate through Paypal
https://paypal.me/NaveenSamla
If you wish to become a productivity monk: enroll in this course:
http://surl.li/tmksi
TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon:
Vol 2:
Notion Press:
http://surl.li/tmkry
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQ2J7BM8
Vol 1: Kindle:
https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyC
Paperback:
https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj
#TGV is available in Hindi & Telugu:
https://youtube.com/@tgvhindi
https://youtube.com/@tgvtelugu
Audio:
http://surl.li/tmksp
http://surl.li/tmksx
Explore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net
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Tune into #TGV515 to get clarity on the above topic. Here are the pointers from Jermina’s conversation with Naveen Samala on The Guiding Voice
About the guest:
Jermina Menon is a LinkedIn Top Voice, Angel Investor, Philomath, 360deg Retailer, Results Focussed Business Strategist, and a seasoned leader in E-commerce, Digital & D2C Marketing
Thanks to Kavitha Garla for the connection
Connect with the guest on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jermina/
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Naveen Samala: http://surl.li/tmksm
http://www.naveensamala.com
If you'd like to contribute to our mission, please donate through Paypal
https://paypal.me/NaveenSamla
If you wish to become a productivity monk: enroll in this course:
http://surl.li/tmksi
TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon:
Vol 2:
Notion Press:
http://surl.li/tmkry
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQ2J7BM8
Vol 1: Kindle:
https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyC
Paperback:
https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj
#TGV is available in Hindi & Telugu:
https://youtube.com/@tgvhindi
https://youtube.com/@tgvtelugu
Audio:
http://surl.li/tmksp(#tgvhindi)
http://surl.li/tmksx (#tgvtelugu)
FOLLOW ON TWITTER:
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Tune into #TGV514 to get clarity on the above topic. Here are the pointers from Yogesh’s conversation with Naveen Samala on The Guiding Voice
About the guest:
Yogesh Chabria is a globally renowned speaker, bestselling author, and successful entrepreneur, celebrated for his transformative Happionaire® Way. With a passion for inspiring individuals to unleash their true potential, Yogesh has impacted lives across over 100 countries through his dynamic programs and workshops. His bestselling books have empowered countless people, including women and children, with financial and personal growth strategies, earning him accolades and recognition worldwide.
Connect with the guest on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/happionaire/
CONNECT WITH THE HOST ON LINKEDIN:
Naveen Samala: http://surl.li/tmksm
http://www.naveensamala.com
If you'd like to contribute to our mission, please donate through Paypal
https://paypal.me/NaveenSamla
If you wish to become a productivity monk: enroll in this course:
http://surl.li/tmksi
TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon:
Vol 2:
Notion Press:
http://surl.li/tmkry
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQ2J7BM8
Vol 1: Kindle:
https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyC
Paperback:
https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj
#TGV is available in Hindi & Telugu:
https://youtube.com/@tgvhindi
https://youtube.com/@tgvtelugu
Audio:
http://surl.li/tmksp(#tgvhindi)
http://surl.li/tmksx (#tgvtelugu)
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Tune into #TGV513 to get clarity on the above topic. Here are the pointers from Piyush’s conversation with Naveen Samala on The Guiding Voice
About the guest:
Piyush Gupta is the visionary CEO of Vosmos. Piyush shares his journey from transforming Kestone into a MarTech powerhouse to creating Vosmos, a cutting-edge platform revolutionizing consumer interactions in the metaverse. In this discover the challenges and triumphs of launching a tech startup during a pandemic and get inspired by Piyush's insights on leveraging AI, data science, and innovative strategies to achieve exponential growth.
Connect with the guest on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/piyush2501/
CONNECT WITH THE HOST ON LINKEDIN:
Naveen Samala: http://surl.li/tmksm
http://www.naveensamala.com
If you'd like to contribute to our mission, please donate through Paypal
https://paypal.me/NaveenSamla
If you wish to become a productivity monk: enroll in this course:
http://surl.li/tmksi
TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon:
Vol 2:
Notion Press:
http://surl.li/tmkry
Vol 1:
Paperback:
https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj
#TGV is available in Hindi & Telugu:
https://youtube.com/@tgvhindi
https://youtube.com/@tgvtelugu
Audio:
http://surl.li/tmksp(#tgvhindi)
http://surl.li/tmksx (#tgvtelugu)
FOLLOW ON TWITTER:
@guidingvoice
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From the publisher's feed
Asia’s Best Podcast Awardee 2024 (Education Category) & Winner of the CSI Corporate Excellence…
The Guiding Voice (TGV) sparks conversations that simplify success and amplify human potential. We bring the world’s most inspiring leaders, innovators, creators, and changemakers together to share practical wisdom that transforms lives and careers.
Our mission is bold and clear: to impact millions globally and help create a world driven by knowledge, empathy, and purpose.
TGV has been a proud finalist in
• HT Smartcast Podmasters Awards 2024
• Hubhopper Awards 2022 & 2024
We publish 1 high‑impact episode every week(Starting March 2026):
Personality development • Self-help • Leadership • Soft skills • Well-being • Technology trends • Digital transformation • Entrepreneurship • Future of work
At times, we also release powerful weekend specials exploring themes such as:
LGBTQ+ support • Sex education • Sanatan culture • Psychedelics • Neurodiversity • ADHD • Body shaming • Infertility • Bold social conversations
Each episode blends entertainment and enlightenment—with rapid-fire questions that delight and a trivia segment that enriches.
Our guests come from every corner of the world, spanning diverse domains and generations.
From a 9-year-old world’s youngest storyteller to a 91-year-old novelist, screenwriter, and wordsmith, every voice brings a unique life journey and powerful insights.
Grab a copy of our founder and Chief Host Naveen Samala’s latest book, “69 Naked Truths.”
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Our remarkable journey and insights from 22 thought leaders are captured in our coffee table book:
TGV Inspiring Lives – Volume 1
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TGV Inspiring Lives – Volume 2
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Available in English, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati & Hindi
Over 1150+ episodes featuring 1000+ global speakers.
Listen in your language:
Also Tune into Naveen’s TEDx talk “Persistence of 1,610 Days and Beyond” highlights his journey of unwavering consistency and the life-changing power of small, persistent steps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOVImd72HRQ
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