The Payal Nanjiani Leadership Podcast

Tentu Venkataramana|Group CEO,JR Group of Industries

Venkataramana is a conglomerate with diverse interests in areas like iron, steel, and secondary manufacturing. He is a management graduate from the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, and has a career spanning high-profile organizations like Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T). He is known for his leadership in driving business performance and his frequent speaking engagements on topics ranging from motivational and leadership skills to technological innovation and manufacturing practices. 

Tentu Venkataramana has a track record of developing innovative technologies, inspiring teams, and driving significant business growth, as seen in his previous roles at BHEL and L&T. 

He is a sought-after speaker on topics related to leadership, management, and technology, with over 10,000 hours of speaking experience. He has spoken at prestigious events and platforms like the Economic Times (India), Manufacturing Today (India), and the International Forge Master Meet. 

Tentu Venkataramana has received two awards from the President of India for his innovative energy conservation technologies in 2015 and 2017. He has also been recognized as an "Inspirational Icon for Young Generation". 

He is actively involved in industry events and conferences, including Fabex25 in Pune, where he discussed the synergy between Operational Excellence, ESG, and Industry 4.0. 

He is actively involved in transforming JR Group into a world-class conglomerate, driving improvements in business performance, departmentalization, turnover, and net worth. 

He is the author of the upcoming book "Rewrite Your Future," shared on LinkedIn. 

 Arnab Banerjee | Managing Director and CEO, CEAT

Arnab Banerjee is the Chief Operating Officer at CEAT Limited. He has a total of over 30 years of experience, during which he has worked at CEAT, Marico, and Berger Paints. Arnab is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School, IIM Kolkata, and IIT Kharagpur. He joined CEAT in the year 2005 as Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Under his leadership, CEAT has seen innovations in marketing initiatives, Sales and distribution strategies, manufacturing flexibility, and seamless Supply Chain processes over the last 15 years. Everything about customers is his passion. He also takes an interest in numismatics, photography, high-altitude trekking, and long-distance running.

Bobby Dutton | Founder ,GBM 6 

Bobby Dutton, an entrepreneur and philanthropist who has pioneered innovative event design and operational strategies in the live events industry. His concept of "pilot thinking" offers a unique approach to achieving happiness and efficiency.

Bobby, being a licensed commercial pilot, brings a fresh perspective that could intrigue your audience. He can provide actionable insights on leadership and success by drawing parallels from both the aviation and event management sectors.

His work has impacted 2.5M+ people across 47 states and counting. He love helping organizations, colleges, and businesses create experiences that energize, inspire, and drive results.He  also help teams and leaders work smarter, move faster, and thrive under pressure. Whether it’s time management, team efficiency, or building a culture of creativity, He bring insights from event production, engineering, music, and even aviation.

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Rohit Maini | Managing Director,Business Clan Apex Accountancy

Rohit Maini is the Managing Director of Apex Accountancy and Business Clan. Across both companies, we proudly serve over 1,200 clients in a variety of industries.

Awards:
Young Business Person of the Year Nominee 2023 (SME National Business Awards)
Apex Accountancy - Most Trusted Accountancy Practice 2023 - London (Southern Enterprise Awards)
Business Clan - Best in Digital Communications 2024 - Kingston Borough Business Awards

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Claire Cavalieri | Founder of Ageless Aging

The Ageless Aging Wellness coach, Claire Cavalieri, works with individuals who desire to keep their body young, their mind sharp and flourish as they age. Claire offers her health, fitness, and nutrition expertise to those people committed to the health and well-being of their future selves. 

Claire’s popular Breakthrough Wellness program imparts empowered science-based positive mindset beliefs that can influence one’s future health and longevity results. 

Another of the top principles presented is how choices made today directly impact one's health and well-being in the years to come.​

Certified in Wellness from Harvard Medical School, Claire is a prime example of avoiding disease, staying fit, and living her healthy years vibrantly. But she wasn’t always this way.​

Armed with a BA from Michigan State University, Claire brings both a strategic mindset and a holistic approach to her coaching practice, guiding clients to make informed, sustainable choices for their future health. Whether it's through tailored fitness routines, nutrition counseling, or mindset shifts, her focus is on helping people embrace their full potential at every stage of life.

Claire Cavalieri's authority in the fields of health, fitness, and nutrition has propelled her to be one of a few Wellness coaches in the nation specializing in slowing down aging and lengthening life expectancy.​

Some of Claire's favorite things are: Italy, photography, the color orange, and creating floral arrangements.

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