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Absolutely Write, is a graphology podcast where host Aditi Surana deploys her superpower of handwriting analysis to unravel some traits and characteristics. Graphology is an effective method that combines the science of graphology with the art of coaching to provide an insight for better understanding. If you think you already know our fascinating guests, then wait until you hear some free-flowing, vulnerable and candid conversations. In every episode, Aditi will explore some hidden personalities in a friendly, funny yet profound way.

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    Ep. 235: Lead like a parent, parent like a leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2022 67:29


    Salesman by day. Father to a Superhero. SuperMom's Chief of Staff. Eternal Optimist. Wiser than Y'Day! This is the Facebook & Instagram profile of our guest this week.  Father to a superhero! Indeed. Our guest this week on The Aditi Surana show is Prateek Sinha, Industry Head Commerce Platforms at Meta. He is the father to 6 year old Kabir, a superhero who is is non-verbal and on the autism spectrum. This episode has left a deep impact on all of us, as it gave us goosebumps, left us teary eyed and made us smile all at once.  Prateek shares the story of his son, his journey as a parent and as a leader at Meta (Facebook) and how he has become a more empathetic leader after learning how to be a caregiver to his son. Aditi analyses Prateek's handwriting and decodes some important aspects of his personality. Do not miss the questions Prateek asked Aditi in the high performance coaching segment. We specially loved the one on time management.  Do review this episode on Spotify & Apple podcasts and share it with someone who needs to hear this wonderful story.

    Ep. 234: Woman on top. Ft. Paromita Vohra - Film maker & agent of Ishq

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 79:09


    Sex isn't just about orgasms. But this conversation certainly was. Some conversations should never end. Well, it almost felt like someone heard our wish and took us too seriously. We recorded this episode, not once, not twice but thrice.  It probably got TOO HOT for our gadgets as well. Would'nt blame as this week, we take a deep dive into the world of sexualness, intimacy, desire, love and lots of ISHQ.  Paromita Vohra is India's most beloved feminist thinker and pleasure activist. Her extraordinary body of truth-telling, kinetic and intensely sensuous films, online videos, art installations, television programming and writing have made sense of feminism, love, sexuality, urban life and popular culture for a diverse and loving audience for over 25 years. She is an artist who has shown us that you can chart your own creative and intellectual path in the world, defying categories, with a flower in your hair and a twinkle in your eye.  The hallmark of her accessible, eclectic, humorous work can be witnessed in today's episode. The conversation pivots across various topics including her popular website based on sexual experiences, sexual etiquette called Agents of Ishq (They give sex a good name) and her love for Shahrukh Khan.  Aditi analyses Paromita's handwriting and answers some pertinent questions. Do not miss this episode! You may want to hear it more than once. 

    Ep. 233: Is this a midlife crisis? Ft. Elton J Fernandez

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 59:25


    This episode truly made us laugh, left us teary eyed and speechless and got us to re-think on how we truly treat the people around us.    Our guest this week is Elton J Fernandez. Elton is an internationally acclaimed makeup, hair expert & LGBTQ+ advocate who has styled our country's top actors and models. He's also a social media star with over 1.5 lakh followers across YouTube and Instagram. He is someone who has always been unabashedly clear about his decisions—whether it was about feeling like a misfit in the corporate world, or when coming out to his (aghast) family at age 23. In fact, these were the two things that affected his career trajectory the most. Almost 15 years ago, he left his family home in Hyderabad, and shifted to Mumbai where, after a series of setbacks as well as illuminating insights into his work, he finally made it, big!  Tune in to experience this wonderful conversation which made us question a lot of our choices and who we are, truly!

    Ep. 232: The truth about truth. Ft. Devdutt Pattanaik - Author & mythologist

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 49:58


    Fact is everybody's truth, fiction is nobody's truth & myth is somebody's truth. We begin our brand new season with a new name, new look, new language and a new promise to decode the minds of some incredible high performers who have made a mark on the world.  Our guest this week is a man who needs no introduction. He is bold, he is candid and he has revolutionised how we look at and understand Indian mythology. Ecstatic to share this phenomenal episode with author, speaker, illustrator & mythologist - Devdutt Pattanaik. 

    Ep. 231: The 5 most important lessons I learned from podcasting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 20:12


    In the very last episode of the Absolutely write podcast, Aditi shares her top 5 lessons she learnt in her 2 years as a podcast host.  The Absolutely write podcast will be back next week with a brand new name and vibe. The conversations will be in 'Hinglish' and will stay real, authentic and based on high performance.  For the one last time, Happy Writing! Tune in

    Ep. 230: Listeners special - The one where it all started

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 39:56


    The very last episode of Absolutely write podcast wouldn't have been complete without our producer, Rasshi Ganeriwal and 2 phenomenal listeners and friends of the podcast, Anupama Mandloi & Arshdeep Kaur. Tune into the last episode of the podcast in this current avatar and learn some never heard before secrets about how the Absolutely write podcast came into being. Aditi shares some behind the scenes trivia and some hacks for new & upcoming podcasters.

    Ep. 229: How to inspire others to change the world. Ft. Ashutosh Kumar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 51:05


    Our guest this week on the Absolutely Write podcast is Ashutosh Kumar - Founder of Jagriti. Ashutosh is an entrepreneur at heart with 10+ years of experience of building communities and brands focused on the next billion. He joined the founding team of Jagriti Yatra - a crazy unique idea well ahead of its time - to empower the ‘next billion' young entrepreneurs in 2008. A logistical mammoth, Jagriti Yatra is designed as a 15-day, 8000-km entrepreneurship train journey. It brings the best of design thinking, experiential education, and entrepreneurship together.   He is now building a community of 5500+ ‘next billion' youth; 28% of them with their own startups.   Aditi analyses Ashutosh's handwriting and talks some interesting aspects of his personality including what makes him such a good and keen listener & leader. Ashutosh shares his love for rural India and all the work his team and him have been doing to create a social impact and empower people from all over our country.

    Ep. 228: Making Sustainability Profitable. Ft. Pratik Gauri - Founder & CEO of 5ire

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 46:22


    You can make more money if you do good to the world. Our guest this week on the Absolutely Write podcast is Pratik Gauri.  Pratik is a serial Indian social entrepreneur, investor, public speaker and writer widely known as the Creator of the 5th Industrial Revolution. He has been championing the UN Sustainable Development Goals and helping transition the world from a for-profit economy to a for-benefit economy for more than a decade. As the Founder & CEO of 5ire.org ( pronounced FIRE ), Pratik believes that the service of humanity and social good can work hand-in-hand with business. Pratik has founded 8 companies prior to founding 5ire, which is a blockchain ecosystem that brings forward Sustainability, Technology & Innovation to build the 5th industrial revolution. Aditi analyses Pratik's handwriting and talks some interesting aspects of his leadership & personality including what makes him a keen listener, observer & analytical entrepreneur. She talks about his passion to do the unfathomable and stay hungry to create more impact.  Pratik shares his story of what made a successful entrepreneur at the age of 16 and some tips and hacks to how sustainability can lead to profitability. Keep a notepad handy for this fabulous episode. 

    Ep. 227: How to get comfortable being uncomfortable. Ft. Bijay Goutaum

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 62:28


    You can't get better at something you don't start! Our guest this week on the Absolutely Write podcast is Bijay Goutaum . Bijay is the Co-founder of WYN Studio, a creative content studio specializing in audio storytelling and podcasts. He hosts one of the top podcasts in India- The Inspiring Talk reaching over a million people. On this podcast, he chats with top entrepreneurs, best-selling Authors, Thought leaders, and celebrities about their journey. His podcast has gained wider accolades from his listeners and media and was a finalist for Asia's Best Podcast Award 2019. Before all this began, Bijay was working as a Research Scientist in a leading Pharmaceutical Company. He was clearly losing motivation and drive in his life and that's when he started The Inspiring Talk. Within 15 months of starting his podcast, he quit his job to follow his passion for podcasting and inspiring people through his podcast. Aditi analyses Bijay's handwriting and talks some interesting aspects of his personality including what makes him a unique and go-getter entrepreneur and what makes him step into the uncomfortable, ever so often. Bijay shares how people can they become more of their authentic self as a content creator.  Which is your favourite lesson and why? Share in the comments section. 

    Ep 226: Designing a brand that people love. Ft. Sujata & Taniya Biswas - Suta

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 65:18


    Our love for textiles and art forms and a strong will to empower very talented and deserving artisans made us quit and take a big step towards our dream. The magic of thread drew us like a magnet. Our guests on this week's Absolutely write episode are Sujata & Taniya Biswas.  The sisters take pride in complementing each other's skill sets while having the same vision. Sujata says that she is the brain and Taniya confesses to being the heart. Together, the beautiful symphony of their energies plays out perfectly to become Suta. An alumnus of IIFT Delhi, Sujata always felt something was missing in her job. She was with Essar, Jindal & IIT before SUTA. Whenever she went back to visit her parents, she came across a lot of traditional weavers with whom she used to end up chatting and they used to pour their hearts out about lack of work and menial wages. Taniya, an engineer and IIM Lucknow graduate, worked for almost three years with the Tata group and IBM. She calls herself an observer and loves to watch how everything in life is so beautifully intertwined with nature and the world around us. This kindled the creative streak in her to paint and to take photographs. After quitting her cushy corporate jobs, she grappled with many ideas, even tried her hands at product photo-shoots, before realizing that her true potential was not in the pictures but in the products itself. “I had designed a few clothes and had posted them, but instead of getting requests for shoot we were asked about the products.” Together they run this organisation that supports & empowers over 16000 weavers across India.  Aditi analyses their handwriting and talks about some of their some unique & opposite aspects of their personality including what makes them such different leaders and what makes them such a good solid team. Sujata & Taniya share some stories, lessons and takeaways that can be implemented starting today. Which is your favourite lesson from today's episode and why? Share in the comments section.   

    Ep. 225: Challenge yourself to progress yourself. Ft. Rishabh Sharma - Lead, Twitter Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 60:28


    Our guest this week on the Absolutely Write podcast is Rishabh Sharma. Rishabh leads the Global Twitter Next team in India, and is managing South-East Asia, and Australia operations in the interim. With over 14 years in the media industry, and cross-geographical experience in APAC, MENA & U.S, Rishabh is a seasoned brand strategist and digital marketing professional. The Global Twitter Next team's purpose is to create human-centric ideas worth talking about and enable Twitter's largest advertisers to drive significant impact during moments that matter. Rishabh and his team also act as drivers for creative, media and marketing agencies across India as they collaborate within the ecosystem to craft marketing solutions that deeply resonate with the Twitter audience whilst aligning with the business objectives of organizations or brands. Aditi analyses Rishabh's handwriting and talks some interesting aspects of his personality including what makes him an end result oriented leader and why one must constantly renew the contract. Rishabh shares his love for creativity in everything he does, music and why we must lead by serving. He shares his love for Football and compares the sport to some aspects of leadership. Keep a notepad handy to make notes. 

    Ep. 224: Leaders wear a superhero cape. Ft. Souniya Khurana

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 55:28


    Stories have power.  Our guest this week on the Absolutely Write podcast is Souniya Khurana. Souniya is the Co-founder & CEO of WYN Studio, a new age media venture and the best-branded podcast studio, and audio agency. She is a REX Karamveer Chakra awardee, a globetrotting entrepreneur, a communications professional, a professional speaker, an IIM A graduate who failed her 6th grade only to do it twice and then failed at her first entrepreneurial stint and since then, has had quite a love-hate relationship with failure. And as she says  - In my failure, I found my story and new beliefs. Over the last decade, she has fallen in love with stories and compelling narratives and thus building brand narratives & amplifying brand voice is what excites her. She enables brands to leverage the power of audio and has produced over 15 chart-topping and award-winning podcasts. Aditi analyses Souniya's handwriting and talks about some interesting aspects of her personality including what makes her curious & interested leader. Souniya shares her love for podcasting and why she chose a to pursue her career in the difficult space of podcasting.  Keep a notepad handy to make notes. 

    Ep. 223: How do you find your why? Ft. Abhinav Aggarwal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 64:17


    The key to success is investing in yourself. - Warren Buffet Our guest this week on the Absolutely Write podcast is Abhinav Aggarwal. Abhinav is the CEO & Co-Founder of Fluid AI. He is Fortune 40 under 40, On the cover of Forbes, works in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science, TedX speaker, and has worked with Warren Buffett. He started his company along with his brother Raghav who is COO, when he was just 17 and Raghav was 21. Abhinav dropped out of MBA at ISB Hyderabad (Ranked number 12 in the world) to found the company while Raghav dropped out of IIM Ahmedabad (Ranked No.1 in India). Being finance guys, Abhinav's a Chartered Accountant and Raghav's a CFA. Both of them are self-taught coders. They were also winners at one of the world's biggest 24 hour coding competitions, the TechCrunch Disrupt Hackathon in New York. Aditi analyses Abhinav's handwriting and talks about some interesting aspects of his personality including what keeps him forever on his pursuit of excellence.  Abhinav shares his love for AI, technology & books. He shares his experience of working with the legendary Warren Buffet & Steve Wozniak.  Keep a notepad handy to make notes.  Tune in to this engaging episode on Apple podcast, Spotify, JioSaavn, Amazon Music or any other major audio platform across the globe.

    Ep. 222: Why empathy matters in the digital age? Ft. Rishi Gaurav Bhatnagar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 81:41


    Are you able to feel your toes? This 1 statement from Rishi will change the way you work. Curious to know what it means, tune into today's episode.  Rishi Gaurav Bhatnagar is a technologist who likes to work at the intersection of design and technology and can help you take your ideas to tangible outcomes. He is Forbes 30 under 30 Asia, Intel Software Innovator, Author, Habit Hacker &  25 under 25 Science & Tech.  When he is not tinkering with technology and storytelling, he loves simplifying the complexities of science, tech and human emotions, in an attempt to teach kids (and adults) how to build the innovation muscle. Most recently he is trying to exercise emapthy in his personal life through a variety of projects and in his role at Atlan, where he leads Product Discovery and all things human insight. Aditi analyses Rishi's handwriting and talks about some interesting aspects of his personality including what makes him such a curious & interested innovator. Rishi shares his love for storytelling, empathy and some simple yet powerful takeaways & lessons that would change your perspective on how you work. Keep a notepad handy to make notes. 

    Ep. 221: How Thought Leaders Build Their Tribe. Ft. Savio D'souza - Director at Adidas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 53:15


    Our guest this week on the Absolutely Write podcast is Savio D'souza, Director at Adidas. Savio D'Souza leads Adidas India's direct-to-consumer programme and is a part of its' Senior Leadership team. Savio is responsible for defining and delivering Adidas India's consumer strategy across its own website, app, omnichannel and direct-to-consumer marketplaces. He also oversees Adidas India's omnichannel customer service and omnichannel consumer membership programme. Prior to Adidas, Savio has launched and scaled various key initiatives across Amazon India. He was a part of the founding team of Amazon Business and led their online to offline push across key categories such as Medical Devices and Wireless Mobility. Savio comes in with 18 + years of experience of which the first decade was spent globally across EMEA and APAC in leading and scaling large, multinational teams across Retail and Wholesale. Aditi analyses Savio's handwriting and talks about some interesting aspects of his personality including what makes him a successful professional & leader.  Savio shares some great takeaways and shares a story of how an incident at a young age changed the way he looked at life.  Keep a notepad handy to make notes.   

    Ep. 220: The top Qualities of a Fearless Entrepreneur. Ft. Daisy Tanwani - CEO, Pinklay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 71:01


    Our guest this week on the Absolutely Write podcast is Daisy Tanwani, Founder, CEO and Creative Head of Pinklay. Being an avid traveller, Daisy realized that the best Indian handicrafts were being exported, and not easily available to Indians. With a mission to revive the unparalleled aesthetic of the Indian artisanal work, and make it accessible to Indians, Daisy decided to pursue her dream of starting Pinklay in December 2015.  Her passion for creating and building, her love for animals, and her grit to acknowledge her strengths as a woman leader, resonates with her brand. She believes, as a woman, one is wired differently. But different doesn't mean inadequate. Through Pinklay, she wants to urge women to stay connected with their gender and lead. Daisy's mantra for an impact-making life is “To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people, and the affection of children...to leave the world a better place...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived; this is to have succeeded.” Daisy believes that one must trust oneself with their dreams, for castles are not built overnight. Aditi analyses Daisy's handwriting and talks about some interesting aspects of her personality including what makes her a successful entrepreneur. Daisy shares some behind-the-scenes stories of her life and what makes her a fierce and independent leader. She shares some brilliant takeaways and learnings which would change your perspective on funding and taking risks. Keep a notepad handy to make notes.  Tune in to this engaging episode on Apple podcast, Spotify, JioSaavn, Amazon Music or any other major audio platform across the globe.

    Ep. 219: How we can use film & media to create social change. Ft. Priya Thuvassery, Independent Film maker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 77:14


    Our guest this week on the Absolutely Write podcast is Priya Thuvassery, an independent documentary filmmaker and television producer. Priya's body of work is focused on women and gender, her stories window into myriad experiences of the body, the environment, the community, mapped from gender and feminist perspective. Priya has been directing, producing and editing documentary films & television programmes for New Delhi Television, Fox Traveller, CNA, National Human Rights Commission of India, Films Division of India, Public Service Broadcasting Trust & Khabar Lahariya for over a decade now.  Priya is currently a Director at Chambal Media.  Her independent films include Khanabadosh (2009), My Sacred Glass Bowl (2013), Survey Number zero (2016), Coral Woman (2019), City Girls (2021). Her films have been recognised with participation, mentions and best film awards in many international and national film festivals.  Aditi analyses Priya's handwriting and talks about some interesting aspects of her personality including what makes her a successful filmmaker who is highly driven to make an impact in the rural development of our country. Priya shares some behind-the-scenes stories of rural & Adivasi women being empowered and taking on journalist roles in small villages in India. She even shares a story of how a phone call from a 50-year-old woman changed her perspective in life.  Keep a notepad handy to make notes.  Tune in to this engaging episode on Apple podcast, Spotify, JioSaavn, Amazon Music or any other major audio platform across the globe.

    Ep. 218: How to be a multi passionate person. Ft. Priyal Keni

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 63:52


    Challenge yourself out of your comfort zone as that is where the real growth lies! Our guest this week on the Absolutely Write podcast is Priyal Keni, International Rifle shooter, Chartered Accountant and founder of a non-profit initiative - Play & Shine Foundation. In an international rifle shooting career spanning 13 years, Priyal has won more than 117 medals & broken 3 national records, she Consistently ranked #1 in +40 matches during her 7-year stint with the Indian shooting team, Priyal was conferred the Shiv Chatrapati Award in 2015 (highest honour for sport in Maharashtra) A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Priyal was the sole Indian spokesperson at the Global Woman in Consulting event organized by Deloitte Netherlands. Her 2018 founded non-profit initiative, “Play & Shine Foundation”, has actively worked with +500 volunteers across 10 states pan India & touched lives of 4,000+ children from underserved communities.  Aditi analyses Priyal's handwriting and talks about some interesting aspects of her personality including what makes her a successful multi-passionate person. Priyal talks about how she balances her academic side & love for sports along with running a non-profit. They also bust some myths that may change the way you look at things. Keep a notepad handy to make notes. 

    Ep. 217: What Star Wars Can Teach Us about Leadership. Ft. Samit Malkani

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 65:10


    “Every day you've learnt something is a day you haven't wasted” Our guest this week on the Absolutely Write podcast is Samit Malkani - Head of Brand & Creative Marketing, India & Southeast Asia at Google.  Samit began his career writing television commercials and print ads. Made the shift to digital because he thought brand engagement should last more than 30 seconds. Became one of India's early digital marketing pioneers along the way. Moved client-side to build his favourite brand, Google from the inside-out. He has won multiple creative and effectiveness awards at domestic and international award shows. Aditi analyses Samit's handwriting and talks about some interesting aspects of his personality including what makes him a focused and hands-on leader. Samit talks about what we can learn from Star Wars. His personal interest in building a growth mindset and an interesting Twitter trend.   Keep a notepad handy to make notes. 

    Ep. 216: I love what I do but I still feel anxious! | Listeners special episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 65:15


    Our guests Sanjana Chakraborty, Rohini Sivalingam & Dr Seema Bhosle talk about what passion means to them.  They also share their experience with graphology. Tune in to know what Aditi decoded about their personalities based on their handwriting. Aditi answers some pertinent questions in this podcast episode. 

    Ep. 215: Secrets to creating a great employee experience. Ft. Harjeet Khanduja

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 60:58


    "It's important to go beyond success & failure!" Our guest this week on the Absolutely Write podcast is Harjeet Khanduja - Sr. Vice president at Reliance Jio. Harjeet is also an international speaker, writer, poet, visionary, influencer and alumnus of IIT Roorkee and INSEAD.  He has been conferred with the HR Leadership Award, Pride of the Nation Award, HR Personality of the Year, Top 100 HR Minds, Global Digital Ambassador and Global Learning Award. Harjeet has been a LinkedIn power profile, Chicken Soup Writer, TEDx Speaker, Guest Faculty at IIM Ahmedabad, FWA Board member and Co-Chair of Nasscom Diversity Committee. Aditi analyses Harjeet's handwriting and talks about some very interesting aspects of his personality including what makes him a brilliant multi-passionate professional. Harjeet talks about his interesting career transitions and recites a poem that gave our entire team goosebumps. Keep a notepad handy to make notes. 

    Ep. 214: How to cope with tough life transitions & change? Ft. Neha Aggarwal Sharma

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 60:41


    Sports is hard. If your best is not better than your opponents on that day, it all goes off in seconds or minutes. Sometimes you need to thank the people who say you can't do certain things! Our guest this week on the Absolutely Write podcast is Neha Aggarwal Sharma, an Indian table tennis player who participated in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, the only woman from India to feature in that discipline. At the age of 18, she was one of the youngest and the only woman player in Table Tennis. Neha is 4 times junior national champion.  In her current role as Head of Partnerships & Communication at Olympic Gold Quest, Neha looks after OGQ's entire fundraising efforts along with the entire communication on social media handles. She also manages table tennis and Para-Badminton players supported by OGQ. Aditi analyses Neha's handwriting and talks about some very interesting aspects of her personality. Neha talks about her love for sports, her life after retirement and shares some sports analogies that are great leadership lessons. Keep a notepad handy to make notes. 

    Ep. 213: Real growth & learning is in celebrating failures! Ft. Preeti Vyas, CEO - Amar Chitra Katha

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 55:21


    Our guest this week on the Absolutely Write podcast is Preeti Vyas -  Chief Executive Officer and President at Amar Chitra Katha. At Amar Chitra Katha Pvt. Ltd, She looks after the following brands- Amar Chitra Katha, Tinkle, National Geographic Magazine and National Geographic Traveller. Throughout her 26-year-long career, she has been a retailer, publisher, editor, author, and entrepreneur. Preeti is a seasoned bibliophile who believes the solution to any problem in life can be found within the pages of a book somewhere. She believes passionately in the power of children's books to shape the future of India and the world.   Aditi analyses Preeti's handwriting and signature and talks about some very interesting aspects of her extroverted behaviour & leadership personality. Preeti talks about her love for bullet journaling, some hacks for parents to get their kids to read and how they celebrate failures (In a big way) at her organisation. This episode is full of laughter and some amazing stories. Keep a notepad handy to make notes.   

    Ep. 212: What makes Olympians thrive under pressure? Ft. Mugdha Bavare, sports psychologist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 56:44


    Our guest this week on the Absolutely Write podcast, Mugdha Bavare - The lead sports psychologist for the Indian Women's cricket team & elite Olympians shares her expertise and experience with dealing with high-pressure situations.  Being an international swimmer par excellence, Mugdha has won over 500 gold medals at various competitions across different age groups. She took her love for sports to the next level by becoming one of the most elite sports psychologists in our country with over 23 years of experience.  Mugdha shares some fascinating tools and hacks to thrive in pressure. She narrates some stories of famous athletes and draws parallels to the role of being a successful leader. Keep a notepad handy to make notes.   

    211. Lessons In The Pursuit Of Excellence. Ft. Vinit Thakkar - COO, Universal Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 58:40


    I am because you are! This thought-provoking Ubuntu philosophy was shared by our guest this week on the Absolutely Write podcast, Vinit Thakkar, Chief Operating Officer - Universal Music, India & South Asia.    With over 19 years of experience, Vinit is an entrepreneurial and creative leader with a proven track record of delivering strategic and commercial goals in the fast-paced, constantly evolving Music & Entertainment industry.  As Chief Operating Officer (India & South Asia) at Universal Music, Vinit is responsible for all strategic initiatives and P&L delivery in the region. He also drives Universal Music's domestic artist and content strategy for India. Aditi analyses Vinit's handwriting and Vinit shares some fascinating tools and hacks to be a better leader. He shares some inspiring sports analogies that he uses to motivate himself and his team to take the road less travelled. His journey of being in an unending pursuit of excellence is truly inspiring! Keep a notepad handy to make notes. 

    Ep. 210: 5 reasons why you should learn graphology

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 10:18


    Aditi talks about 5 reasons we must learn graphology, how we can be a better leader, boss, parent, spouse, colleague, friend or just understand ourselves better.  Tune in to know the top 5 reasons why we must learn the art of handwriting analysis. 

    Ep. 209: The Flow State of Cooking. Ft. Chef Mohit Savargaonkar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 40:31


    Our guest this week on the Absolutely write podcast is Chef Mohit Savargaonkar. Mohit has been working towards guiding high-performance individuals to achieve their fitness and aesthetic body goals with his meal prep.  He has travelled far and wide for his love for food and experience. A large part of his experience has also been in Patisserie, where he worked for two years with Mercure Picton Marlborough Sounds, in New Zealand. Prior to joining POD, Chef Mohit had worked at organic fruits, salmon and mussel farms around New Zealand. His area of expertise is in progressive western cuisines. Mohit believes in using fresh local ingredients for his recipes.  His aim is to defy the myth that​ ​healthy food is boring. Aditi analyses Mohit's handwriting and talks about certain strokes that indicate his spontaneity and ability to think on his feet. Mohit shares some interesting stories & hacks to make our daily food healthy and tasty. He talks about his journey into working with some Bollywood superstars like Ranveer Singh, Hrithik Roshan and Shahid Kapoor and shares his moments of finding flow while he is doing his favourite thing, cooking.

    Ep. 208. How experimenting can help you deal with overwhelm. Podcast Q&A episode.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 15:29


    Starting this week on the Absolutely write podcast, one week of every month will be dedicated to you, our listener. Aditi will be answering all your questions related to leadership, personality, growth mindset routines or anything else related to high performance.  This week our regular listener and member of our APT mental gym, Arshdeep Kaur who is an HR professional for many years asks Aditi a question on getting overwhelmed. Tune in to this episode if you're struggling with setting your priorities or feeling overwhelmed. Share this episode with any friend, family member or colleague who would find this solution beneficial. Tune in to the entire episode on all major podcasting platforms.

    Ep. 207: How to Create an Inclusive Workplace Culture. Ft. Praful Baweja, Queer Neurodivergent Entrepreneur & Design thinker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 54:59


    Different is not bad or good. Different is just different. Our guest this week on the Absolutely write podcast is Praful Baweja, Co-Founder of 6 Degrees Growth Network, Queer Neurodivergent Entrepreneur & Design Thinker.  Praful has been narrating stories based on diversity inclusion and strategic brand & marketing communication for corporates, celebrity and social sector clients for almost 2 decades.  Currently, he pursues happiness by including diverse viewpoints of stakeholders, their equity & creating a culture of belonging for various organisations through policies, branding & programs. He has won the Wow Awards Asia Gold for Best Use of Augmented Reality, Silver for Best Use of Virtual Reality & Bronze for Best Use of Interactive Technology for Capgemini Tech Fiesta 2019 Aditi analyses Praful's handwriting and talks about certain strokes that indicate his creativity and ability to think on his feet. Praful shares some powerful stories of diversity inclusion & the impact created in LGBTQI community. They talk about some pertinent issues like pay scale disparity based on gender and how we need more equity rather than equality.

    Ep. 206: Are You the Hero or Victim of Your Story? APT mental gym special episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 35:25


    Our APT mental gym members - Shallni Singla, Satyajit Chatterjee & Kanimozhi Selvam talk about their victim & hero story, their experience with the APT mental gym, graphology and a whole lot more in this very special episode of Absolutely write podcast! Aditi analyses their handwriting and answers some pretty relevant questions. Tune in! 

    Ep. 205: Why Women Need to Start Supporting Other Women. Ft: Aditi Anand

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 52:48


    "Change actually springs from a place of discontentment." If February is considered to be the month of love, March is another month where we celebrate women, their stories and their amazing spirit.  In this episode, Aditi talks to Aditi Anand who is currently living her dream of defining the Consumer Communication Strategy for an iconic global brand, Coca-Cola. She is an award-winning marketer with 15 years of experience across Telecom, eCommerce, Consumer Durables, and FMCG industries.  Aditi analyses Aditi Anand's handwriting and talks about some graphology traits that talk about her flow with her work, her creative bent and what makes her a good leader. Aditi Anand shares 3 important marketing lessons and takeaways for women leaders & aspiring leaders to keep in mind. She also shares her experience with handwritten journaling and how that kept her going when her family and she were critically battling covid. Tune in!

    Ep. 204: Nurturing 5000 women entrepreneurs. Ft. Amit Jain, Co-founder - Mitti Ke Rang

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 55:01


    "When Life Hands You Challenges, Soldier on" When was the last time you did something to make a change or create a positive social impact? When was the last time you worked relentlessly to empower women to be able to support themselves? Our guest this week is Amit Jain - Co-founder of Mitti Ke Rang ( A Social Venture working towards generating livelihood for women). Amit who grew up in Bhusawal in Maharastra lost his father when he was a child and saw his mother struggle very hard to manage the family. This encouraged him to do something for the widows and economically weaker sections. He formed Mitti Ke Rang, social venture which is working towards generating livelihood for women by selling its products through its e-commerce platform made by women entrepreneurs from across India.  He has helped generate lakhs of rupees for these women entrepreneurs and shares some of his marketing and networking tools and methods in this episode.  Tune into this episode to learn how a young banker-turned-voyager got on a mission to empower women. Aditi analyses Amit's handwriting and talks about his personality and dissects the traits that make him such a committed go-getter. Don't miss this episode if you're a business owner, professional or just someone who is striving to become the best version of themselves.

    203: Helping others succeed is your greatest success. Ft: Tripti Lochan, Co-CEO, VMLY&R

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 56:48


    "As a team, you got to win or lose together." How often do you focus on the success  & growth of your colleagues? How often do you choose to be calm and composed in your conversations? How often do you focus on being an organisation builder over being a reputation builder? Our guest this week in a power-packed episode is Tripti Lochan - Co-Ceo, VMLY&R Asia. Tripti leads the strategic vision, growth, and operations of the company across Asia and has been the driving force behind the agency's expanded capabilities in business transformation, steering the teams to become award-winning agencies in their geographies. She has 11 countries under her belt and is a master of understanding people and their psyche. Tune into this episode to learn about how spirituality has a direct co-relation with leadership and why building on empathy as a leader is one of the biggest secrets to a happy organisation. Aditi analyses Tripti's handwriting and signature and talks more about her leadership style and dissects the traits that make her such a phenomenal leader.  Don't miss this episode if you're a business owner, professional or just someone who is striving to become the best version of themselves. 

    202: Connecting with our roots is the way forward. Ft: Radhikaraje Gaekwad, Queen of Baroda

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 49:00


    Our first guest on the brand new season of the Absolutely write podcast is Radhikaraje Gaekwad, the Maharani of Baroda. Maharani Radhika Raje Gaekwad is a textile exponent, a craft conservationist and the trustee of the Chimnabai Stree Udyogalaya, a not for profit women empowerment and skilling initiative started by her predecessor Maharani Chimnabai the II in 1914.  Born in royalty and married to a royal, the maharani's family tree is immersed in history. She has a Masters degree in Indian History and before she married the Maharaja, she worked as a journalist for leading magazines and dailies.  Aditi analyses Radhika's handwriting & signature and talks about her leadership style, what makes her an introvert and answers some pertinent high performer questions. Radhika talks about her life as the Queen of Baroda, her love for heritage, craft and her family and a lot more. Tune in! Don't miss our brand new segments: Graphology corner & Coach the coach!

    201: 5 ways how India's first Graphology leadership podcast can help you

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 19:51


    Season 3! Woohoo This week, Aditi talks about 5 reasons why you should invest your time & energy listening to this podcast.  You could be a new listener or a good ol' regular, this episode will help you deepen your journey and she unveils some brand new features starting in season 3. So excited to begin our journey into season 3. Onwards & upwards!

    Ep. 200: Want to be a superhero? Be an action hero.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 9:04


    Yay! We have completed 200 episodes of the Absolutely write podcast!!! 100 weeks!  This has been an unbelievable journey and we are so grateful to you, for your feedback and messages of appreciation and encouragement. It kept us going!  Here is the final episode of season 2 and the last Friday episode of the Absolutely Write podcast series.  Ep 200 - Want to be a superhero? Be an action hero.  Start taking ACTION towards the things that matter to you. If you have been postponing things or wondering if you should do it, Aditi shares 3 things in this episode that will help you take action.  Tune in!  Please note: We will only be releasing Wednesday interview-based episodes in season 3. 

    Ep. 199: The curious case of Aditi Surana - Special episode celebrating 100 weeks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 41:38


    Over the last 100 weeks of the Absolutely write podcast, Aditi has interviewed some of the finest in the county and abroad. As we bid adieu to season 2 and celebrate 100 weeks of the podcast, we thought what better way to celebrate than to have our dear friend & brilliant journalist, Rachel Lopez interview the girl who can read between the lines, Aditi Surana.  If you would like to know more about what goes on in an explosive coaching session, Aditi's dramatic Bollywood journey into graphology, her failures & learnings and what goes on in her fascinating mind,  don't miss this episode! For weekly updates on our brand new episodes in season 3, subscribe to Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you're listening right now. 

    Ep. 198: Flow, the secret to happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 8:54


    In this 5-part series of the last 5 episodes of the Absolutely write Friday episodes, Aditi will share 5 of her favourite productivity hacks and tools that we can use to make a shift in our daily life. These tools will help us become more mentally fit.  This week, she talks about one of her favourite topics - FLOW. Flow is a state of mind that transports you, makes you forget about eating food and other mundane activities. In this episode, she shares how this meditative state of happiness can be a brilliant productivity tool.  Tune in!

    Ep. 197: Podcast love & storytelling. Ft: Ishani Dasgupta, lead for Podcast partnerships, Jio Saavn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 61:36


    Our guest this week on the Absolutely write podcast is Ishani Dasgupta, lead for Podcast partnerships, Jio Saavn With 7 years of work experience, Ishani started out her career in Psychometric test development before making the switch into Media with Viacom 18 where she spent 3 years working on Branded content solutions as well as marketing for MTV before moving to V18's Integrated Network Solutions division. At JioSaavn, Ishani has been an integral part of the Podcast. In addition to building the brand's IP, Ishani has also successfully helped forge partnerships with key podcast names nationally and internationally. During her time at JioSaavn, Ishani has created a blueprint for podcast partnerships as well as overall growth strategy which she continues to lead whilst bringing clarity of thought and life to the streaming services  Aditi analyses Ishani's handwriting & signature and discusses some important issues like burnout and being presently involved in this episode. Ishani talks about her love for podcasting and a lot more. Tune in! Learn the famous Calm sutra sssss stroke here: www.aditisurana.com/calmsutra Watch the TedTalk on Flow here: https://www.ted.com/talks/mihaly_csikszentmihalyi_flow_the_secret_to_happiness

    Ep. 196: Calmness as a superpower

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 10:57


    In this 5-part series which will have the last 5 episodes of the Absolutely write Friday episodes, Aditi will share 5 of her favourite productivity hacks and tools that we can use to make a shift in our daily life. These tools will help us become more mentally fit. This week, she shares how calmness is actually a superpower. She shares 5 high-performance techniques which can help you be more productive and perform at an optimal level. Tune in!

    Ep. 195: Part 2 - Be yourself unapologetically. Ft. Megha Rao - Poet & author

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 46:16


    Some episodes are special and make you do something you've never done before. We found it extremely difficult to edit portions of this raw and vulnerable and courageous conversation with poet & author, Megha Rao. This unedited conversation is part 2 of the conversation. Our guest this week on the Absolutely write podcast is Megha Rao, a confessional performance poet and a surrealist artist. Her work has been featured on platforms such as Penguin Random House India, Firstpost, The Open Road Review, New Asian Writing, The Alipore Post, Spoken Fest, Why Indian Men Rape and Thought Catalog. Megha is a postgraduate in English Literature from the University of Nottingham, UK. Megha started writing when she was six, beginning with comic books. What started as speech bubbles soon turned into short stories, and then novels. She is a podcaster and the author of multiple books, teething being her latest. Aditi analyses Megha's handwriting and decodes her multilingual signature and talks about the parallel of the two dots in her signature and her life. She also talks about the strokes that depict Megha's fierce honesty. Megha shares some amazing tips for budding writers and creators.

    Ep. 194: A Journaling technique for high performers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 9:42


    In this 5-part series which will have the last 5 episodes of the Absolutely write Friday episodes, Aditi will share 5 of her favourite productivity hacks and tools that we can use to make a shift in our daily life. These tools will help us become more mentally fit. This week, she shares her famous 3-step journaling process which includes the Calmsutra sssss stroke that has helped over 12000 people deal with their anxiety, stress, insomnia and overthinking in the last 20months. If you always wanted to begin journaling but didn't know how, this episode is for you! Tune in!

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