The Payal Nanjiani Leadership Podcast

Angeline Constantinou | Founder of Let’s Break the Silence

She is a passionate advocate for domestic abuse survivors. Through her own journey of breaking free from an abusive marriage, Angeline has transformed her pain into purpose, helping women heal, reclaim their power, and step boldly into the life they were meant to live.

Angeline’s story is one of resilience, faith, and empowerment. She has shared her story on platforms such as Inspired News Radio, Women 4 Women Radio Network, and The Pink Panther Podcast. Her mission is to equip women with the tools to heal, rebuild, and embrace their full potential.

  Anuj Gandhi | Founder & CEO, StreamBox Media

Anuj Gandhi is a seasoned media and entertainment professional with expertise in Digital Media, TV Broadcasting, International Media, and the OTT ecosystem. As the Founder of Streambox Media, backed by Micromax Informatics, he is transforming India’s Connected Screens landscape with Dor OS, an advanced platform integrating smart TV technology with an extensive OTT content library. Previously, Anuj was a Group Resource at Reliance Jio Media, overseeing media partnerships, Jio’s ISP & cable businesses (Den, Hathway, GTPL), and leading IndiaCast (TV18-Viacom JV). He was the Founder CEO of Den Networks, building India’s largest cable TV company, and played a key role in Set Discovery (Sony-Discovery JV). He has served on key MIB & TRAI committees for India’s digital media transformation. Recognized among India’s Media Heavyweights (2020) by Indiatelevision.com, Anuj is also a board member at Antarang, supporting skill development for underprivileged youth. An SPJIMR postgraduate, he is passionate about sports, cinema, travel, and reading.

Dr.Sunil Duggal | Independent Director, Godawari Power and Ispat Ltd (GPIL)

                                Independent Director,Singer India Limited

                                Global Senior AdvisorGlobal Senior Advisor,dss+

INTRODUCTION :

Dr.Sunil Duggal is a  seasoned leader with a proven track record of success in the mining,metal and cement sector with over 40 years of global experience .He has honed leadership skills specializing in leading high performance teams and driving efficiency and productivity ,Ability to navigate through challenging times ,evaluate risks,drive innovative solutions has been instrumental in his success.

Amitesh Rao | CEO, Leo Burnett,South Asia

Amitesh is a  business leader and marketing professional with 24 years’ experience  and a firm belief that winning strategies in today’s markets are predicated on stretching the boundaries of orthodox marketing and strategic thinking. 

Tell us about your career journey: An alumnus of IIM Bangalore, 

What are some of the things you’ve learned through your career transitions

You believe that the mind is younger than the body- lets talk more on this.

What are some of the stereotypes you’ve heard on your way to success?

How can one overcome these stereotypes in a world of constant information?

What would be your 1 big advice to people who want to grow in their career

Chitra Nayak | Independent Board Member (Infosys, VIMO, UrbanFootprint),BCG Executive Advisor, 2023 NACD Directorship 100 Honoree

INTRODUCTION :

Ms.Chitra is a board member at public companies Infosys (INFY) in digital services, formerly Invitae (NVTA) in life-sciences, ForwardAir (FWRD) in transportation, Lifeworks (LWRK) in tech-enabled HR services. Also board member at private companies GetInsured/VIMO in AI-enabled health insurance SaaS, UrbanFootprint, a sustainability insights platform, and formerly Intercom, an AI messaging platform. Advise startups on Go-To-Market and scaling initiatives for technology companies & those looking for digital transformation. 

Senior executive with a proven track record in leading transformational change and global business growth. Experienced general manager with expertise in Go-To-Market strategies, including operations, new business/product launches, sales, marketing, and strategy for both industry leaders and startups. Board and advisory experience in SaaS, life sciences, fintech, and proptech.

Extensive experience in both Enterprise and SMB SaaS. Results-oriented executive with proven strategic and problem solving skills and exceptional team-building record. Demonstrated leadership in change management and innovation. 

Specialties: General management, P&L management, sales & sales development, new product launch, product management, operational effectiveness, strategy, marketing, and customer service

Sanchayan Paul | Chief Human Resources Officer - Network18

INTRODUCTION :

Sanchayan is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at Network18 Media & Investments Limited.

He is a veteran HR professional with more than 25 years of experience. He brings a rare blend of experiences of someone who has traversed many industries and roles.

Prior to joining Network18, he was CHRO at Modenik Lifestyle, an Advent International PE- owned enterprise. There he lead the merger & integration of two of the portfolio companies and the subsequent cultural transformation. Besides Human Resources, he was also responsible for Administration, CSR, Corporate Communication &  PR.  

Before that, he had a stab at entrepreneurship, founding KaryaMitr, a tech-enabled job-search and skilling platform for the blue-collar workforce. His experiences at Reliance Industries, Reuters South Asia, Eicher Consulting Services and Vodafone India, enables him to advise & partner with business leaders through phases of starting-up, exponential growth, complex integrations & turnarounds. He is passionate about building employer brands, driving organizational effectiveness, and crafting a value-based, performance-driven culture.

A post-graduate in management from XLRI - Jamshedpur, Sanchayan graduated from Hindu College, Delhi University. He has also completed his Digital Business Leadership Programme from Cornell University.

NAME :Mr.Scott Ramey

Scott Ramey | Founder , The Scott Ramey Group

INTRODUCTION :

Scott Ramey, Former Fortune 500 C-Suite Executive with more than $100 Billion of Successful Sales experience and Founder of The Ramey Group, is a seasoned leader, speaker and mentor with over three decades of experience in corporate America. Having served as Executive Vice President of Workplace Solutions at Transamerica, Senior Vice President at Nationwide and EVP Corebridge Financial, Scott has raised hundreds of billions of dollars and led large-scale teams of up to 1,200 people, managing $235 billion in assets under administration. His expertise in business development, team building, and leadership has empowered countless individuals and organizations to break through barriers and achieve exceptional results.

Scott drives performance and engagement by focusing on his proprietary methodology, teaching his clients how to unlearn everything they’ve been told about how to sell and instead focusing on the Four pillars of Authentic Sales. Scott attributes his unprecedented sales success to his ability to integrate authenticity, empathy, presence in the moment and clarity into every stage of the sales process. His clients walk away with stronger relationships, higher levels of trust,  increased revenue, enhanced confidence and a renewed sense of purpose. 

He has received numerous professional accolades such as the Corebridge Catalyst Senior Leadership Award and is a proud member of the National Speakers Association.

Payal Nanjiani