The Payal Nanjiani Leadership Podcast

Has it ever happened with you that :

You feel your achievements are mainly down to good luck, or because of other people’s help, or that the achievements weren’t that big of a deal? 

Do You find it hard to understand or accept how someone like you could be in the position you are in or be doing what you are doing? Do you ever get that feeling deep down in your belly that u have misled others about your abilities?

These feelings are termed Imposter Syndrome. It is devastating in a leader's life.

JOSEF WERKER | MANAGING DIRECTOR @Penbrothers and Co-Founder of Humble.


I had this wonderful opportunity to speak with Josef Werker--

Josef is a ludicrously passionate individual who strongly believes in cultures of big dreams, kindness, empowerment and radical transparency.

 In this episode, Josef speak about 

What are some of the elements that help to build winning teams?
 What are some mistakes leaders/organizations make while building great teams?
 The # trait to be applied to team building?
 What are some ways of keeping teams inspired while they work remotely?

SHWETA SHALINI | BJP SPOKESPERSON/ ADVISOR TO CM MAHARASHTRA 

As an Executive director of Maharashtra Village Social Transformation Foundation (MVSTF) a section 8 company of Government, she had worked towards rural transformation in 1000 backward villages in Maharashtra. She is also a serial entrepreneur, founder, investor, and mentor to Billenium Divas a woman-focused Angel Fund. She is President of Uttar Bharatiya Yuva Parivartan Manch and Committee Member at the World Hindu Economic Forum. She is also Advisor to Niti Ayog- the premier think tank of the Government of India.

Do you know what a leader's greatest challenge today is ? It's the quick execution of ideas . Given the demanding nature of the business environment today  and the uncertainty we are facing due to the pandemic, everyone is asking the question- ‘how can we get more done in less time?’ The pressure to deliver more in less time is on each person- from individual contributors to CEO’s.  Women at work often feel the pressure more because of the fact that need to manage the home and office pressures at the same time.

There are numerous books on productivity and if you google search, you will get plenty of tips and ideas on how to increase productivity. But you and I, both know that those tips are for average leaders. You are with me here to become a world-class leader. You want to be what I teach- a transformed leader. 

In this episode I’ve spoken about:

A leader’s greatest Challenge

Why we get overwhelmed with our big goals

What slows us down

What are the energy drainers

Techniques to increase our productivity

MICHELLE PROCTOR, CHIEF OF STAFF -SAS






It’s an honor for me to introduce our guest for this episode. Michelle Proctor- Chief of Staff for the Risk Research and Quantitative Solutions division of SAS. Prior to joining SAS Michelle has enjoyed 14 years of experience with IBM working on large enterprise products. Michelle serves on the Diversity Council for SAS, as the Chair of the SAS Women’s Initiative Network (WIN). Michelle is similarly involved in other organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club of Raleigh and the Triangle NC chapter of Dress for Success, an organization empowering women to achieve economic independence.

Many people are in search of their purpose or true calling in their career lives. I believe you did not enter the workforce to just be pushed to another grade level or get another client. You are here to make a difference, to become unique, like no one else. Strive to make a difference in your career, no matter how small.  Don't bury that calling under the daily grind of work life. There is within us a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action and when you find that calling and act on it, it will determine how successful you are in your professional life.

SANJAY SINHA - CHRO WITH GLOBAL EXPERIENCE



Sanjay has an extensive and proven global experience with MNCs in Singapore, India, Asia-Pacific & Greater China, North America, and the Caribbean handling large workforces. He is the recipient of Various awards like “100 Most Influential Global HR Professionals” and the   “Most Influential HR Leaders in India” by World HRD Congress. and he is a Certified Executive Coach - whose Coaching is aimed at CXOs and high potential leaders. 

Here are some of the things Sanjay speaks about in this episode.

1. Tell about your journey in a snapshot. 
2.   Three biggest mistakes leaders make while managing their top talent?  
3. Top talent is always attracted by competitors. How can companies retain them?
4. Most people get stuck at the mid-management level in the organization. What 3 tips would you give for them to develop themselves and grow in the organization?
5. We are into an era where we are seeing more millennials join in? How can leaders retain, manage and develop this group?
6. What are some of the leadership lessons you’ve learned in your journey?
7. What would be your biggest advice to people who want to succeed at their work?

Sanjay Sinha can be reached on Linkedin linkedin.com/in/sanjaysinhahr

 You don’t have to be that rat in the cartwheel. You can lead a fulfilled career life-and grow exponentially.  If you want to break this traditional leadership cycle of hoping jobs, if you want to see a change in your income and growth and if you want to make an impact then you’ve got to shift to what I call the progressive leadership cycle. 

In this episode, I share with you the 3 laws of growth that will help you transform your life and get you to begin to shift to the progressive leadership cycle. 

 Interview with CEO of Kremple Communications, USA

 I spoke with Stephen Krempl, a business communication coach and author based in Seattle, WA.His career spans 25 years working for Fortune 200 companies,
including as Chief Learning Officer, Starbucks; VP of YUM University and Global Learning, YUM Brands; Director, PepsiCo Restaurants; and Regional Manager, Motorola Singapore. He is an expert on helping leaders stand out and get noticed in their organization even in an
increasingly virtual and global marketplace.

In this episode Stephen shares who gets most often promoted at work, where most people get stuck in their career, what is the 5 % zone, and much more from Stephen. 

Most of us start the new year,  a new job, OR a  new project with a lot of energy and ideas. You work hard, we develop our skill sets and all of this helps you to grow to the next level.  And then- you continue with the same cycle but this time you find yourselves stuck.- stuck in the same role, in the same position for years.  Business doesn't seem to grow and you are worried that nothing seems to move the needle.

If you want the business to expand, if you want to grow at your work then there's another route you need to take. In this episode, I talk about how to grow at your work.