The PVT Show Podcast

What happens when intelligent people overcomplicate simple problems, and why do some people move ahead in life while others remain stuck despite having similar talent and opportunities?In Episode #54 of The PVT Show, Poonam Vijay Thakkar sits down with Prof. Mukesh Sud, an IIT Delhi alumnus, entrepreneur turned academic, professor at IIM Ahmedabad, co-author of the national bestseller Leapfrog, and author of Simple Thinking, for a conversation about thinking clearly, making better decisions and moving forward in life.In this conversation, Prof. Mukesh Sud speaks about:• Why intelligent people overthink and remain stuck• The principles behind his book Simple Thinking• How to break complicated problems into smaller, manageable steps• Why observation matters more than simply seeing• The power of deliberate practice and improving by 1% every day• Why intellectual humility is essential for learning and growth• When and why you should challenge your boss or question a leader• Why effective leaders must listen to their teams• How social networks and relationships influence our thinkingTOP 5 REASONS TO WATCH THIS CONVERSATION:• Discover why smart people overcomplicate simple problems and how to think more clearly• Learn practical ways to break overwhelming challenges into manageable steps• Understand the role of passion, deliberate practice and continuous improvement in career growth• Explore why intellectual humility and the ability to challenge authority matter in leadership• Discover the human skills that can help students and professionals thrive in an AI-driven world⏱️ KEY SEGMENTS & FULL TIMESTAMPS(00:00) - Introduction
(01:23) - Guest Intro | Prof. Mukesh Sud
(05:01) - Defining Success and Passion
(10:32) - The Importance of Simple Thinking
(19:30) - Overcoming the Feeling of Lost Time
(21:13) - Boredom and Busyness: A Paradox
(23:27) - The Challenge of Simplicity in Thinking
(26:51) - Understanding Overthinking
(32:01) - The Power of the Mind and Problem Solving
(35:30) - Understanding the Human Brain and Lifestyle Choices
(41:13) - The Importance of Incremental Steps in Entrepreneurship
(45:47) - The Role of Grit and Passion in Success
(49:15) - Encouraging Children to Explore Their Interests
(58:37) - Intellectual Humility and Different Perspectives
(01:00:33) - The Impact of Information on Beliefs
(01:10:58) - Learning from Mistakes in Leadership
(01:26:16) - Channel Intro
(01:26:12) - Outro👤 ABOUT THE GUEST – PROF. MUKESH SUDProf. Mukesh Sud is an IIT Delhi alumnus, entrepreneur turned academic, and professor at IIM Ahmedabad. He is the co-author of the national bestseller Leapfrog and the author of Simple Thinking. 🎙️ ABOUT THE HOST – POONAM VIJAY THAKKARAward-winning Corporate Marketing Leader | Social Entrepreneur | Mindset Coach | Named among Top 100 CMOs & Top 100 Women Leaders in BFSI Indiawww.poonamvijaythakkar.com🎧 ABOUT THE SHOW – THE PVT SHOW PODCASTThe PVT Show Podcast is an exclusive platform and India’s notable show that features select authors from India and the world.🔗 CONNECT WITH PROF. MUKESH SUDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/prof_mukeshsud/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-mukesh-sud/X (Twitter): https://x.com/profsudBOOKS BY PROF. MUKESH SUDSimple Thinking : https://amzn.in/d/0doZn7nmLeapfrog : https://amzn.in/d/04voYghzLeanSpark : https://amzn.in/d/02dHsL7P🔗 CONNECT WITH POONAM VIJAY THAKKAR & THE PVT SHOWWebsite: www.poonamvijaythakkar.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/poonamvijaythakkarcmoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/poonamvijaythakkarofficialTwitter / X: https://x.com/poonamvtSubstack: https://substack.com/@poonamvijaythakkar...#MukeshSud #PoonamVijayThakkar #ThePVTShowPodcast #SimpleThinking

What happens when you achieve the dream you once thought was impossible, but still find yourself searching for something deeper?

In Episode #53 of The PVT Show, Poonam Vijay Thakkar sits down with Rohit Khandelwal, the first Indian to win the title of Mr. World, for a conversation that goes far beyond beauty, fame and success.

Rohit’s journey began with rejection, uncertainty and a desire to prove himself. From working as airport ground staff and a technical support assistant at Dell to entering the world of modelling and eventually winning Mr. World, his life has seen extraordinary transformations.

But the biggest transformation came after the crown.

Rohit opens up about how deeply he depended on validation, the lowest phase of his life during COVID when a planned movie was cancelled and his relationship ended, and how that period forced him to question his identity and self-worth.

Through spirituality, meditation and books by thinkers such as Jiddu Krishnamurti, Ramana Maharshi and Osho, Rohit began discovering a different definition of success — one rooted in contentment rather than material achievement.

In this conversation, Rohit speaks openly about:

• Why success is no longer about money, fame or status

• The pressure of winning Mr. World

• How rejection can become fuel for transformation

• Why your worth should never depend on an outcome

• His lowest phase during COVID and what it taught him

• The idea that life is a “single player game”

• Why men need to become more comfortable with vulnerability

• Meditation, spirituality and the importance of being present

• How the people around you shape your thinking

• Why peace matters more than money and fame

• His message to anyone who has been told to give up on their dream

This is a conversation about reinvention, self-belief, validation, spirituality and learning to live without giving your power away to external approval. Because sometimes the biggest transformation isn’t becoming Mr. World. It is discovering who you are when the world stops validating you.

TOP 5 REASONS TO WATCH THIS CONVERSATION:

• Discover what winning Mr. World couldn’t give Rohit Khandelwal

• Understand how rejection and failure can become fuel for transformation

• Learn why your worth should never depend on external validation

• Explore Rohit’s journey from fame and ambition to spirituality and contentment

• Hear his powerful message to anyone who has been told to give up on their dream

⏱️ KEY SEGMENTS & FULL TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) - Introduction

(02:02) - Welcome Rohit Khandelwal

(06:46) - Defining Success and Self-Worth

(13:48) - The Making of a Model

(20:56) - The Pressure of Expectations

(28:05) - Transformation Through Adversity

(34:57) - Finding Contentment and Purpose

(37:24) - The Mindset of Non-Attachment

(38:12) - Reflections on the Pageant Industry

(44:17) - The Importance of Family Approval

(58:03) - Perspectives on Marriage and Relationships

(01:03:32) - Regrets and Life Lessons

(01:04:49) - Choosing Peace Over Materialism

(01:08:16) - The PVT Show Channel Intro

(01:08:41) - Outro

👤 ABOUT THE GUEST – ROHIT KHANDELWALRohit Khandelwal is the first Indian to win the title of Mr. World. His journey to the global stage was far from conventional. He worked as airport ground staff and later as a technical support assistant at Dell before discovering modelling and pursuing a completely different path.

🎙️ ABOUT THE HOST – POONAM VIJAY THAKKARAward-winning Corporate Marketing Leader | Social Entrepreneur | Mindset Coach | Named among Top 100 CMOs & Top 100 Women Leaders in BFSI Indiawww.poonamvijaythakkar.com

🎧 ABOUT THE SHOW – THE PVT SHOW PODCASTThe PVT Show Podcast is an exclusive platform and India’s notable show that features select authors from India and the world.

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Why is heart health becoming a growing concern for young Indians? Can someone look fit, exercise regularly and still have cardiovascular risk?

This World Heart Day, The PVT Show brings you a special conversation on heart health, heart disease and cardiovascular fitness with Dr. Haresh Mehta, Director of Interventional & Structural Cardiology at S.L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate.

With more than three decades of experience, Dr. Mehta explains why Indians may develop heart disease at a younger age, how to understand your heart health, the role of age and family history, and what you can do to build a healthier heart.

We also discuss heart health for runners and marathoners: when to start endurance training, how to prepare safely, and what VO₂ max, heart-rate zones, exercise intensity and cardiovascular readiness can tell you.

Beyond cardiology, we meet the doctor behind the cardiologist: why Dr. Mehta chose the heart, his toughest decisions, why he returned to India, the Hippocratic Oath, and the ethics of being a doctor.]

🔍 TOP 5 REASONS TO WATCH THIS HEART HEALTH SPECIAL DIALOGUE:

* Understand why cardiovascular risk may exist even when routine reports appear normal

* Understand how stress, sleep and lifestyle can affect heart health

* Learn how heart-related symptoms can sometimes be confused with gas or acidity

* Understand exercise intensity, cardiovascular fitness and your heart’s limits

* Learn practical ways to support better heart health at every age

⏱️ KEY SEGMENTS & FULL TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Introduction(01:18) - Guest Intro | Dr. Haresh Mehta

(04:38) - Viewers' Choice: Heart Health Questions

(19:22) - The Impact of Stress on Heart Health

(28:48) - Recognizing Heart Attack Symptoms

(32:08) - The Risks of Excessive Exercise

(41:11) - Preventive Measures for Heart Disease

(44:19) - The Art of Cardiology

(52:00) - The Journey of a Cardiologist

(01:00:40) - Navigating the Medical Profession

(01:16:54) - Ethics in Medicine

(01:29:22) - The Changing Landscape of Heart Health in India

(01:43:56) - The PVT Show Channel Intro

(01:44:23) - Outro

👤 ABOUT THE GUEST – DR. HARESH MEHTA:

Dr. Haresh Mehta is Director of Interventional & Structural Cardiology at S.L. Raheja Hospital – A Fortis Associate and one of India’s highly experienced interventional cardiologists. With more than three decades of experience treating heart patients and over 10,000 cardiac interventions, Dr. Mehta has witnessed the changing landscape of heart disease in India. In this conversation, he shares insights on why Indians are developing heart disease at a younger age, how someone can look fit and still have heart disease, the role of family history, stress, lifestyle and exercise, and the warning signs that should never be ignored.

🎙️ ABOUT THE HOST – POONAM VIJAY THAKKAR:Award-winning Corporate Marketing Leader | Social Entrepreneur | Mindset Coach | Named among Top 50 CMOs & Top 100 Women Leaders in BFSI Sector (India)www.poonamvijaythakkar.com

🎧 ABOUT THE SHOW – THE PVT SHOW PODCAST:The PVT Show Podcast is an exclusive platform and India’s notable show that features select authors from India and the world.

🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. HARESH MEHTA:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@doctorhareshmehta?si=ADxWAwXMaXkErnF5Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhareshmehta?stkn=MTczaTRnNng3ZWZ5aw==X (Twitter): https://x.com/drhareshmehta?s=21LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drhareshmehta?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios🔗 CONNECT WITH POONAM VIJAY THAKKAR & THE PVT SHOW:Website: www.poonamvijaythakkar.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/poonamvijaythakkarcmoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/poonamvijaythakkarofficialTwitter / X: https://x.com/poonamvtSubstack: https://substack.com/@poonamvijaythakkar...

#DrHareshMehta #PoonamVijayThakkar #ThePVTShowPodcast #WorldHeartDay #HeartHealth #HeartAttack

What does the Bhagavad Gita teach us about mastering the mind, ego, leadership and success? And what does it truly mean to lead yourself before leading others?

The PVT Show Episode 51 features @Dr. R. Balasubramaniam (Dr. Balu), Member of NITI Aayog, doctor, author, institution-builder, former Cornell professor and Harvard Kennedy School alumnus. In this deeply insightful conversation, Poonam Vijay Thakkar sits down with Dr. R. Balu to explore his 10th and latest book,

From beginning his journey among tribal communities at just 19 to building institutions and contributing to leadership and public policy at NITI Aayog, Dr. Balu shares lessons shaped by four decades of experience, self-inquiry and service.

🔍 TOP 5 REASONS TO WATCH THIS LEADERSHIP MASTERCLASS:

• Discover the meaning of The Inner Charioteer and the importance of self-mastery

• Learn timeless leadership lessons from the Bhagavad Gita and the journey of Arjuna and Krishna

• Understand how to approach power, responsibility, recognition and difficult decisions

• Explore why leadership is not merely a position, but the ability to act with awareness and purpose

• Learn how to move beyond ego, serve others and dedicate your life to a greater cause

WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE #51:

• Dr. R. Balasubramaniam’s journey from tribal service to public leadership

• The meaning of The Inner Charioteer

• Leading the leader within

• Identity, self-discovery and the question “Who am I?”

• Doing what is right versus wanting to be liked

• Speaking up without being driven by ego

• Overcoming attachment, recognition and burnout

• Balancing the mind, heart and sense of duty

• How leaders become unforgettable

KEY SEGMENTS & FULL TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - The Inner Charioteer: An Introduction

(01:37) - Guest Intro | Dr. R. Balasubramaniam

(09:59) - Understanding the Inner Charioteer

(14:59) - Lessons from Swami Vivekananda and Ramana Maharshi

(20:13) - The Evolution of Arjuna: Leadership Lessons

(43:52) - Navigating Leadership Challenges

(57:19) - The Role of Spirituality in Leadership

(01:03:12) - Viewer's Choice: Leadership Dilemmas and Solutions

(01:12:52) - The PVT Show Channel Intro

(01:13:18) - Outro

👤 ABOUT THE GUEST – DR. R. BALASUBRAMANIAM:

Dr. R. Balasubramaniam is a doctor, author, institution-builder, social entrepreneur and public leader. He began serving tribal communities at the age of 19 and later founded the Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement, contributing to grassroots development and institution-building over several decades.

His book, The Inner Charioteer, explores leadership, self-mastery, self-discovery, Dharma, purpose and the inner journey of understanding oneself.

🎙️ ABOUT THE HOST – POONAM VIJAY THAKKAR:

Award-winning Corporate Marketing Leader | Social Entrepreneur | Mindset Coach | Named among Top 100 CMOs & Top 100 Women Leaders in BFSI India

www.poonamvijaythakkar.com

🎧 ABOUT THE SHOW – THE PVT SHOW PODCAST:

The PVT Show Podcast is a space for courageous conversations and transformative ideas where leadership, mindset, behaviour, purpose and lived experience meet. Bilingual: Hindi & English. 50+ episodes featuring India’s top CEOs, business leaders, entrepreneurs, authors and changemakers.

BOOK BY DR. R. BALASUBRAMANIAM:

The Inner Charioteer : https://amzn.in/d/01Q2nYfq

🔗 CONNECT WITH DR. R. BALASUBRAMANIAM:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@RamBalasubramaniam

Instagram: https://instagram.com/drrbalu

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/r-balasubramaniam

X: https://x.com/drrbalu

🔗 CONNECT WITH POONAM VIJAY THAKKAR & THE PVT SHOW:

Website: www.poonamvijaythakkar.com

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/poonamvijaythakkarcmo

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poonamvijaythakkarofficial

Twitter / X: https://x.com/poonamvt

Substack: https://substack.com/@poonamvijaythakkar

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#DrRBalasubramaniam #TheInnerCharioteer #ThePVTShowPodcast #PoonamVijayThakkar #Leadership #LeadershipLessons #LeadershipPodcast

ONLY 7% BECOME CEOs… THIS IS WHAT THEY DO DIFFERENTLY | Shiv Shivakumar | The PVT Show #50

On Teachers' Day, learn from a leader who has spent over four decades learning, leading and shaping the future - Shiv Shivakumar, one of India's longest-serving CEOs.

The PVT Show celebrates its 50th MILESTONE EPISODE with a conversation filled with timeless lessons on leadership, decision-making, careers and growth. In this special 50th episode, Poonam Vijay Thakkar sits down with Shiv Shivakumar for a deeply insightful conversation on leadership, careers, decision-making, talent, failure, technology, adaptability and the mindset required to build for the future.

TOP 5 REASONS TO WATCH THIS CEO MASTERCLASS:

• Discover the mindset required to grow from a manager into a leader and eventually a CEO

• Learn why questioning assumptions is at the heart of better decision-making

• Understand how attitude, ownership, teamwork and the ability to handle failure reveal true talent

• Explore why leaders and organisations must continuously adapt, experiment and pivot

• Learn why the CEO's role is not just to make decisions, but to build energy, develop people and rethink the future

WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE #50:

• The journey from wanting to be a marketing leader to becoming a CEO

• The importance of staying relevant and continuously learning

• Why taking calculated risks can transform a career

• Why failure and resilience are essential for growth

• Why organisations must learn to pivot before it is too late

• Why future CEOs must learn to rethink and reimagine the future

KEY SEGMENTS

(00:00) – Introduction & Teachers' Day Tribute

(01:19) – Guest Intro | Shiv Shivakumar

(02:27) – Shiv Shivakumar's Books & Leadership Philosophy

(08:08) – Being a Lifelong Learner

(11:37) – Taking Risks & Making Your Talent Fungible

(13:56) – How to Spot Real Talent Beyond CVs

(17:07) – Building a Pivot Mindset Before Crisis Hits

(20:40) – The Making of a CEO

(29:03) – Critical Signals Every CEO Should Watch

(38:58) – Dealing With Jealousy, Insecurity & Difficult Bosses

(55:10) – How Should a Leader Be Remembered? (Final Wisdom)

(55:57) – The PVT Show Channel Intro

(56:22) – Outro

ABOUT THE GUEST – SHIV SHIVAKUMAR:

Shiv Shivakumar is one of India's longest-serving CEOs and a highly respected business leader, author and mentor. With more than four decades of leadership experience, he has worked across diverse industries and continues to contribute through advisory boards, business schools, mentoring and writing.

Former Chairman & CEO of PepsiCo India

Senior Vice President at Nokia

Group Executive President at Aditya Birla Group

Board Member & Strategic Advisor

Author of "The CEO Mindset", "The Art of Management" & "The Right Choice"

🎙️ ABOUT THE HOST – POONAM VIJAY THAKKAR:

Award-winning Corporate Marketing Leader | Social Entrepreneur | Mindset Coach | Named among Top 100 CMOs & Top 100 Women Leaders in BFSI India

[www.poonamvijaythakkar.com](http://www.poonamvijaythakkar.com)

ABOUT THE SHOW – THE PVT SHOW PODCAST:

The PVT Show Podcast is a space for courageous conversations and transformative ideas where leadership, mindset, behaviour, purpose and lived experience meet.

Bilingual: Hindi & English.

BOOKS BY SHIV SHIVAKUMAR (Buy Now):

The CEO Mindset: https://amzn.in/d/0fsmpzlO

The Art of Management: https://amzn.in/d/04UsLKEE

The Right Choice: https://amzn.in/d/0bJpydzY

CONNECT WITH SHIV SHIVAKUMAR:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivshivakumar

X (Twitter): https://x.com/shivshivakumar

🔗 CONNECT WITH POONAM VIJAY THAKKAR & THE PVT SHOW:

Website: [www.poonamvijaythakkar.com](http://www.poonamvijaythakkar.com)

Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/poonamvijaythakkarcmo

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poonamvijaythakkarofficial

Twitter / X: https://x.com/poonamvt...

#OnlyThe7Percent #CEOMindset #ShivShivakumar #ThePVTShow #PoonamVijayThakkar #Leadership

Episode #49 | Is Everything We Know About Menstruation in Vedic Tradition Wrong? Nithin Sridhar Explains with his Global Research | @NithinSridhar3 | The PVT Show Podcast

A Brief on this - DocuPodcast

For centuries, menstruation in Hinduism has been surrounded by myths, taboos, rituals, and conflicting interpretations. But what do the Vedas, Dharma Shastras, Ayurveda, and Hindu traditions actually say about menstruation?

Are menstrual restrictions rooted in scripture, or have they been misunderstood over time? In this thought-provoking DocuPodcast, Poonam Vijay Thakkar sits down with author, researcher, and Indologist Nithin Sridhar to explore menstruation in ancient India, Rajodharma, ritual purity, temple traditions, Sabarimala, Kamakhya Temple, and Ambubachi Mela.

Going beyond social media narratives, this conversation examines the historical, scriptural, and cultural foundations of Sanatana Dharma, separating myths from tradition and exploring one of the most debated subjects around women and Hinduism.

🔍 Top 5 Reasons to Watch

• Understand the historical origins of menstruation-related traditions

• Explore what Hindu scriptures actually say about menstruation

• Separate religious teachings from later cultural practices

• Discover how different civilizations understood menstruation

• Learn how to approach ancient traditions with context and critical thinking

🧠 What We Cover in This Episode

• Why menstruation became surrounded by so many cultural practices

• Is menstruation actually considered “impure” in Hinduism?

• Scripture vs. social and cultural practices

• The historical origins of menstrual restrictions

• Menstruation and temple-entry traditions

• How Judaism, Christianity and Islam approached menstruation

• Menstruation practices across ancient civilizations

• Kamakhya Temple and the Ambubachi Mela

• Why traditions evolve across time and societies

• How families can understand menstrual traditions today

• The difference between questioning a tradition and rejecting it

⏱ Key Segments

(00:00) – Introduction

(01:19) – Guest Intro | Nithin Sridhar

(02:45) – Journey to Sanatana Dharma

(08:40) – Why This Book?

(15:20) – Vedic Truth of Menstruation

(24:35) – Shaucha vs Ashaucha

(34:10) – Ritual Purity Explained

(45:15) – Temple Entry Rules

(56:40) – Sabarimala Truth

(1:08:15) – Kamakhya Temple & Ambubachi Mela

(1:28:36) – Channel Intro

(1:29:02) – Outro

👤 About the Guest — Nithin Sridhar

Nithin Sridhar is an author and thinker whose work explores Indian traditions, philosophy, culture and their historical context. His book, Menstruation Across Cultures: A Historical Perspective, examines menstruation-related practices and beliefs across different cultures and civilizations, encouraging readers to look beyond assumptions and understand the historical and cultural contexts behind them.

🎙 About the Host — Poonam Vijay Thakkar

Award-winning Corporate Marketing Leader | Social Entrepreneur | Mindset Coach. Named among Top 100 CMOs & Top 100 Women Leaders in BFSI India

🔗 www.poonamvijaythakkar.com

🎧 About the Show — The PVT Show Podcast

A space for courageous conversations and transformative ideas — where identity, behaviour, leadership, culture, spirituality and human understanding meet lived experience. Bilingual: Hindi & English.

🔗 Connect with Nithin Sridhar:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nkgrock

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@NithinSridhar3

X (Twitter): https://x.com/nkgrock

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nithinsridhar

🔗 Book by Nithin Sridhar: https://amzn.in/d/06i8t3xa

🔗 Connect with Poonam Vijay Thakkar & The PVT Show

Website: www.poonamvijaythakkar.com

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/poonamvijaythakkarcmo

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poonamvijaythakkarofficial

Twitter / X: https://x.com/poonamvt

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Episode #48 | What Happens After Success? Avinash Kaul on Leadership, Purpose & The Next Mountain | The PVT Show Podcast

Most people spend their lives chasing success. But very few stop to ask what happens after they finally reach the top. Is success the destination, or is every achievement simply the beginning of a new climb? In this deeply insightful conversation, bestselling author and former CEO Avinash Kaul shares why the greatest lessons in life are learned not at the summit, but on the journey itself.

In this powerful episode of The PVT Show Podcast, Poonam Vijay Thakkar sits down with Avinash Kaul bestselling author of The Next Mountain and one of India’s youngest CEOs to explore resilience, leadership, purpose, ambition, failure, and the mindset required to keep growing long after success arrives.

This is not just a conversation about corporate success. It is a conversation about courage, character, purpose, and why every mountain you conquer prepares you for the next one.

🔍 Top 5 Reasons to Watch

• Discover why reaching the top is never the end of the journey

• Learn the leadership principles behind one of India’s youngest CEOs

• Understand how resilience is built through adversity, not comfort

• Hear powerful life lessons from a survivor of the Kashmir exodus

• Explore why purpose matters more than titles, money, and success

🧠 What We Cover in This Episode

• Avinash Kaul’s journey from the Kashmir exodus to corporate leadership

• The philosophy behind The Next Mountain

• Why success has a hidden cost and how to prepare for it

• Leadership lessons from decades of corporate experience

• The difference between ambition, achievement, and purpose

• Why fear of failure can become your greatest fuel

• Resilience during life’s toughest moments

• Career growth, self-reflection, and continuous learning

⏱ Key Segments

(00:00) – INTRODUCTION

(01:52) – Guest Introduction Avinash Kaul

(04:40) – What Is Your First Mountain?

(08:52) – Leaving Kashmir at 17

(15:20) – From Survival to Success

(22:10) – Building a Career from Scratch

(29:45) – Becoming One of India's Youngest CEOs

(37:18) – What Success Really Costs

(51:30) – The Loneliness of Leadership

(58:40) – Why Successful People Get Stuck at the Summit

(01:04:15) – Why Avinash Walked Away

(01:10:22) – The "Controlled Demolition"

(01:17:40) – What Comes After Success?

(01:31:20) – Resilience, Leadership & Purpose

(01:45:34) – Channel intro

(01:45:59) – OUTRO

👤 About the Guest — Avinash Kaul

Avinash Kaul is a veteran media leader, former CEO, author, and speaker whose extraordinary life journey has taken him from displacement and survival to the highest levels of corporate leadership.

🎙 About the Host — Poonam Vijay Thakkar

Award-winning Corporate Marketing Leader | Social Entrepreneur | Mindset Coach Named among Top 100 CMOs & Top 100 Women Leaders in BFSI India 🔗 www.poonamvijaythakkar.com

🎧 About the Show — The PVT Show Podcast

A space for courageous conversations and transformative ideas where leadership, mindset, behaviour, purpose and lived experience meet.

Bilingual: Hindi & English.

🔗 Connect with Avinash Kaul

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avikaul?igsh=dzl3NXpseG1uaDFj

X (Twitter): https://x.com/avikaul?s=21

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikaul?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios

🔗 Connect with Poonam Vijay Thakkar & The PVT Show

Website: www.poonamvijaythakkar.com

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/poonamvijaythakkarcmo

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poonamvijaythakkarofficial

Twitter / X: https://x.com/poonamvt

Episode #47 | Every Great Story Begins With Pain | Aanand L. Rai on Love, Storytelling, Creativity, Raanjhanaa, Tere Ishk Mein & The Art of Cinema | @ColourYellowMovies | The PVT Show Podcast

Every unforgettable story begins with pain. But what transforms pain into timeless cinema? Is great storytelling born from heartbreak, love, freedom, or the courage to embrace life’s deepest emotions? In this heartfelt conversation, acclaimed filmmaker Aanand L. Rai shares the philosophy behind his films, the characters that have stayed with millions, and why every story must first change the storyteller before it can change the audience.

In this deeply honest and inspiring conversation, Poonam Vijay Thakkar sits down with acclaimed filmmaker Aanand L. Rai director of Raanjhanaa, Tanu Weds Manu, Atrangi Re, and producer of many celebrated films to explore storytelling, creativity, failure, love, heartbreak, and the emotions that make cinema unforgettable.

This is not just a conversation about films. It is a conversation about life, love, and the stories that stay with us forever.

🔍 Top 5 Reasons to Watch

• Discover why imperfect love stories stay with us forever

• Learn how unforgettable film characters are created

• Understand the emotional psychology behind storytelling

• Hear Aanand L. Rai's lessons from success and failure

• Explore how cinema reflects real life and human relationships

🧠 What We Cover in This Episode

• Why audiences connect with flawed characters

• The making of Raanjhanaa, Tanu Weds Manu & Atrangi Re

• Why love stories don't need happy endings

• Creativity, storytelling and emotional truth

• The lessons learned from Zero

• How filmmakers deal with criticism and failure

• The role of music in storytelling

• Why storytelling begins with empathy

⏱ Key Segments

(00:00) - INTRODUCTION OF THE EPISODE

(02:00) - Guest Introduction Aanand L. Rai

(06:00) - The Relationship with the Audience

(09:02) - Exploring Love and Pain

(12:09) - The Essence of Freedom in Love

(15:13) - Character Development and Realism

(21:00) - Personal Reflections on Love

(24:00) - Cultural Roots in Storytelling

(27:10) - The Process of Filmmaking

(29:56) - The Impact of Characters

(33:01) - The Fun of Direction

(37:19) - The Enduring Nature of Relationships

(40:32) - The Essence of Storytelling

(41:36) - Evolving Audience Dynamics

(46:16) - Authenticity in Storytelling

(49:35) - Learning from Success and Failure

(52:27) - Passion vs. Profession

(57:22) - Spiritual Growth and Character Development

(01:03:32) - The Message of Fearlessness

(01:08:17) – Channel intro

(01:08:43) – OUTRO

👤 About the Guest — Aanand L. Rai

Aanand L. Rai is one of India's most celebrated filmmakers, known for directing emotionally rich films including Raanjhanaa, Tanu Weds Manu, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, and Atrangi Re. Known for creating deeply human characters and stories that explore love, identity, relationships, and emotional conflict, his films have redefined contemporary Hindi cinema.

🎙 About the Host — Poonam Vijay Thakkar (PVT)

Award-winning Corporate Marketing Leader | Social Entrepreneur | Mindset Coach Named among Top 100 CMOs & Top 100 Women Leaders in BFSI India

🔗 www.poonamvijaythakkar.com

🎧 About the Show — The PVT Show Podcast

A space for courageous conversations and transformative ideas—where leadership, creativity, storytelling, behaviour, and human psychology meet lived experience. Bilingual: Hindi & English.

🔗 Connect with Aanand L. Rai

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Episode #46 | India’s Biggest Health Lie | Karan Sarin on Insulin Resistance, Diabetes, PCOS, Fatty Liver & Metabolic Health | ⁨@sweetreactions1⁩ |The PVT Show Podcast

India is becoming one of the youngest countries in the world. But it's also becoming one of the sickest. Diabetes. Fatty liver. PCOS. Heart disease. Dementia. What if these aren't separate diseases...

But symptoms of one hidden problem that begins years even decades before diagnosis?

In this eye-opening conversation, Poonam Vijay Thakkar sits down with Karan Sarin author of Sick Nation and a leading voice in preventive health to uncover why millions of Indians are becoming metabolically unhealthy long before they realize it.

This is not a conversation about treating disease. This is about preventing it before it begins.

🔍 Top 5 Reasons to Watch

• Understand the real cause behind diabetes and metabolic disease

• Learn what insulin resistance actually means

• Discover why even thin people can be unhealthy

• Learn practical ways to improve metabolic health

• Understand how small daily habits shape your long-term health

🧠 What We Cover in This Episode

• Why India is facing a lifestyle disease epidemic

• The hidden role of insulin resistance in chronic disease

• The "Thin Fat Indian" phenomenon explained

• Why normal blood reports don't always mean you're healthy

• Childhood obesity and why kids are becoming metabolically unhealthy

• The rising PCOS crisis among teenage girls

• Why your 20s and 30s determine your health in your 40s

• Blood sugar, carbohydrates, and common nutrition myths

• Sleep, stress, exercise, and diet—which matters most?

• Practical lifestyle habits to prevent disease before it starts

⏱ Key Segments

(00:00) – INTRODUCTION

(01:25) – Guest Introduction Karan Sarin

(05:12) – Why India Is Becoming a Sick Nation

(11:48) – The Disease Before Diabetes

(18:35) – Understanding Insulin Resistance

(25:44) – The Thin Fat Indian Explained

(33:20) – Childhood Obesity & Lifestyle Diseases

(41:08) – The PCOS Crisis Among Teenagers

(49:55) – Why Healthy Reports Can Be Misleading

(57:12) – Your 20s Are Writing Your Future Health

(01:05:24) – Blood Sugar Myths & Food Mistakes

(01:13:42) – Sleep, Stress & Exercise

(01:21:15) – How to Build a Healthier India

(01:47:36) – Channel intro

(01:48:02) – OUTRO

👤 About the Guest — Karan Sarin

Karan Sarin is the author of Sick Nation and a passionate advocate for preventive healthcare and metabolic health awareness. Through his research and writing, he focuses on helping individuals understand the root causes of lifestyle diseases, including insulin resistance, obesity, diabetes, fatty liver, and PCOS. His work simplifies complex medical concepts into practical, evidence-based advice that empowers people to take control of their long-term health. His mission is to shift the conversation from treating disease to preventing it helping individuals and families make informed lifestyle choices before chronic illness takes hold.

🎙 About the Host — Poonam Vijay Thakkar (PVT)

Poonam Vijay Thakkar Award-winning Corporate Marketing Leader | Social Entrepreneur | Mindset Coach Named among Top 100 CMOs & Top 100 Women Leaders in BFSI India

🔗 www.poonamvijaythakkar.com

🎧 About the Show — The PVT Show Podcast

A space for courageous conversations and transformative ideas—where health, leadership, mindset, behaviour, and personal growth meet lived experience. Bilingual: Hindi & English.

Episode #45 | Coaching Secrets of Top CEOs | Deepak Jayaraman on Leadership & Growth | @PlaytoPotential | PVT Show Podcast

What happens when you achieve everything you once dreamed of...

But still feel something is missing? Success. Titles. Recognition. Wealth. And yet, many high achievers quietly struggle with a question they rarely ask out loud: "Is this all there is?"

In this deeply insightful conversation, Poonam Vijay Thakkar sits down with Deepak Jayaraman — executive coach, leadership advisor, podcast host, and author of Play to Potential — to explore the hidden side of success, leadership, purpose, and personal fulfilment.

This is not a conversation about achieving more.

This is about understanding who you become while achieving it.

🔍 Top 5 Reasons to Watch

• Understand why success doesn't always lead to fulfilment

• Learn the hidden challenges leaders face at the top

• Discover how self-awareness shapes better leadership

• Explore the difference between achievement and purpose

• Learn practical insights for building a meaningful career and life

🧠 What We Cover in This Episode

• Why successful people often feel unfulfilled

• Leadership loneliness and emotional resilience

• The difference between career success and life success

• Self-awareness as a leadership superpower

• Why achievement alone cannot create meaning

• The importance of alignment and purpose

• The mindset shifts leaders need to make

• Building a life beyond titles and accomplishments

• The concept of "Play to Potential" explained

• How to create long-term fulfilment and growth

⏱ Key Segments

(00:00) – INTRODUCTION

(01:02) – Guest Introduction Deepak Jayaraman

(05:10) – Journey into Leadership Coaching

(10:45) – The Hidden Side of Success

(17:30) – Why Leaders Feel Lonely

(24:12) – Success vs Fulfilment

(31:48) – The Meaning Crisis Among High Achievers

(39:05) – Self-Awareness and Leadership

(46:18) – The Play to Potential Philosophy

(53:42) – Building Purpose Beyond Achievement

01:01:20 – Leadership Lessons for Life

(01:04:59) – Final Reflections

(01:05:25) – OUTRO

👤 About the Guest — Deepak Jayaraman

Deepak Jayaraman is an executive coach, leadership advisor, podcast host, and author of Play to Potential. Known for his work with CEOs, founders, senior executives, and emerging leaders, he helps individuals navigate leadership challenges, personal growth, and meaningful career transitions. Through coaching, writing, and conversations, he focuses on helping people unlock their potential while building lives rooted in purpose, self-awareness, and fulfilment.

🎙 About the Host — Poonam Vijay Thakkar (PVT)

Poonam Vijay Thakkar Award-winning Corporate Marketing Leader | Social Entrepreneur | Mindset Coach. Named among Top 100 CMOs & Top 100 Women Leaders in BFSI India

🔗 www.poonamvijaythakkar.com

🎧 About the Show — The PVT Show Podcast

A space for courageous conversations and transformative ideas — where leadership, mindset, behaviour, purpose, and personal growth meet lived experience. Bilingual: Hindi & English.

🔗 Connect with Deepak Jayaraman

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@PlaytoPotential?si=-8C1gfJ6YvHK2LLL

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djayaraman?igsh=MTBleHBqMzhiYm9mMw==

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djayaraman?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios

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🔗 Connect with Poonam Vijay Thakkar & The PVT Show

Website: www.poonamvijaythakkar.com

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/poonamvijaythakkarcmo

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