BlueBegum

Work from Home (WFH) or Work from Office (WFO) ? BlueBegum takes a breezy look at what people on both sides of the fence have to say.  The world is exploring new ways of working that are hybrid - trying to strike a balance between the comforts of WFA and maintaining optimum performance levels. What's your take? And is there a creative solution that can work for both sides? It's time for this conversation. 

We view the world through our own unique lens. These lenses are shaped by our past experiences, beliefs and more. Many a time they lead to biases which are unnecessary and do more harm than good. So how do we dissociate what we see, from the meanings we assign to them. Listen to BlueBegum as we explore this world of subjectivity and how we can choose happiness and well being over thoughts that pull us down. 

You're leading a fairly comfortable life with enough savings to get by. Even through the challenges of a global pandemic you've managed to stay stable. Yet when you see people challenging the status quo and squeezing life for more joy, you begin to wonder whether you're not being too benign with yourself. If you feel this way, then BlueBegum gives you reason to shake off your stupor and up the ante with some lessons from Netflix and that colourful but oh-so-impressive showman, Sir Richard Branson.  Go on. Have a listen!

When times are tough, the tough get going right? We all know it's easier said than done.  What do we need to do stay afloat as we keep reaching for better horizons? Here are some simple thoughts that have made a big difference for me. They may help you too. 

We are all interconnected. What's happening in New York impacts people in New Delhi and what happens in Canada could well be impacting someone's life in Australia. BlueBegum explores how this interconnectivity affects our lives with tips on staying ahead and making the most of it. Both at work and at home.

Why should we be grateful when so much seems to going wrong? And why is appreciating others a key to our happiness. Listen to this and more on this episode of BlueBegum.

Blind spots are some important things we miss knowing because we are so busy with our biases. This episode looks at how we can identify blind spots that are pulling us down at work and in our personal lives. With tips that can help us spot what we don't know about ourselves and others! Enjoy.

Words once out can only be forgiven not forgotten. That's a powerful truth and that's why it's so important to mind what we speak. Especially if you are looking to nurture relationships that are meaningful. BlueBegum tries to see words from different perspectives with tips on how we can be more mindful of them. If you think this episode will help someone do be generous and share it with them! BlueBegum is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other podcasting platforms. Do like and follow BlueBegum on FaceBook and Instagram too.

Here's the challenge. Are you courageous enough to be vulnerable? To own your flaws, your emotions, your soft side...This episode from BlueBegum's new season explores the gifts that vulnerability can unlock.

We go to bed every night with the hope of a better tomorrow. BlueBegum wishes this anchor holds us strong as we move into a new year. Hope is life. Hope is light.

Bluebegum finds many interesting examples of collaboration in Nature and wonders if this will work for us. We have been urged all our lives, right from school, to compete! Yet we find so many ways in which we can achieve win-win solutions through collaborations. Something to mull over this Christmas season!

BlueBegum sets out to find if there is some way to make 24 hours count for something other than jobs undone. The good news is, it's possible to trick time to work for us. Yes. Do listen in to some techniques BlueBegum has found and some small steps that are making a big impact.

BlueBegum discovers a gem in this age of armchair activism where people's belief is just expressed by a change in their profile picture! Belief meets behaviour in Arun Krishnamoorthy of EFI. Listen in for more on how it takes just one person to start a movement.

BlueBegum wonders about celebrations with anecdotes on special connects...sometimes with tour guides, sometimes with friends. Listen to this quirky episode and you'll start reminiscing yourself!

BlueBegum explores the difference between these emotional responses peppering it with familiar life experiences. Envy and Jealousy seem to be like incestuous cousins but how different are they? Listen in to find out.

BlueBegum shares a surprising finding on what really inspires us. With a personal story that will get you thinking about your childhood and parenting too.

It's the season where we light lamps to signify hope and the triumph of good over evil. And it's a good to time to think over what Brene Browne says, "Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” Here's an episode that celebrates those who enjoy carrying the light through challenges and hurdles. And come out shining!

I've finally understood the joy of 'owning' one's life. It took a two year journey that was a long time coming! It put me through sleepless nights. It involved insightful breakthroughs while facing painful truths and much more. It has been well worth it though. Listen to me as I speak about what I learnt through all this. In a nutshell.

Shabana Siraj, is the CEO and Founder of Trident Consulting, featuring in the prestigious Inc 5000 listing of the USA's fastest-growing private companies. She's not let anything stop her. She sees a goal and goes for it! BlueBegum chats with her to find out what makes her tick and how she's coping with the pandemic. Tune into the fourth episode in the 'Escaping the Cookie Cutter' series.

"We have two lives & the second begins when you realise you only have one" - Mario De Andrade said. And he's spot on! This episode explores how we can make the most of the rest of our lives. And where it all begins. Listen in!

Vaishnavi Viswanathan works to nurture our connect with Nature to discover who we are. She's a born learner who soaks up knowledge and uses it to help people discover themselves. Tune in to enjoy some interesting insights.

यह हिंदी में ब्लूबेगम की पहली कड़ी है। ब्लूबेगम एक ऐसी श्रृंखला है जो यह मानती है कि हमारे विचार से अधिक हैं। यह हमें सोचने और खुद को बेहतर बनाने में मदद करता है। मधु बी जोशी द्वारा अंग्रेजी से हिंदी में अनुवाद।

The first in the series of 'Escaping the Cookie Cutter', we chat with Raja Narasimhan from Pune. He talks about his social initiatives. He shares his learnings from his corporate experience and about how he managed a huge challenge in his entrepreneurial journey. More interestingly he talks about his relationship with his pillow! So for this and more do follow the link.

As we keep saying at BlueBegum, each of us born on this earth is unique. No two people are the same. Yet the world in its attempt to standardise, buries our individuality if we are not aware of it. This is the start of a new series: Escaping the cookie cutter where we understand why it's important to stay true to ourselves and in the following episodes we will be chatting with people who have managed this.

Collaboration. Community. Prosperity. All of these would be impossible without trust. If we are to forever compete against one another and keep our guard up we will be losing many precious opportunities to grow and make the most of life. In this episode through real life incidents, we look at the possibilities trust opens up. Making this world a better place for all.

We're forced to balance things in life...between work and family, fitness and rest, thoughts and emotions. We keep adjusting things consciously and unconsciously to stay on an even keel. But when unexpected storms (such as this pandemic) strike us, we are caught off balance. That's when we need to know how to stay anchored to survive. BlueBegum wonders how one can do this and come out shining!

We are asked to wear our oxygens masks before attending to children in case of emergency on flights. Only if we as individuals are healthy in mind, body and spirit can we support those we care for...leading to a happier community. This episode of BlueBegum explores how believing in ourselves and our uniqueness can impact not only our lives but of those around us too. Happy listening!

We don't need to overhaul our lives to make a difference. Just a few changes can make an impact too. If we are consistent. A kind word or a warm smile can make all the difference in a person's day or sometimes even their life. Here's a poignant story with some insights that may make a difference to you too.

The first episode of BlueBegum, a series that attempts to share that we are more than we think we are, using true stories of real people.