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On today's show, I have Dr Rebecca L. Self. Rebecca is the co-founder and CEO of APOGEO Group, which specialises in accelerating the transformation of global organizations through leadership development and learning.Her research and work focus on building and maintaining cultures where people thrive, and the roles leaders as well as learning play. Today we are talking about a few challenges, particularly around innovation and transformation.In this episode, we discuss:Typical legacy enterprise challenges you are seeing these days.How do you pinpoint whether it is a technology or people/cultural problem?How can leaders find out issues or root causes behind abysmal employee engagements?In your work, how do you progress from diagnosis to the next step?Hit and miss efforts - is that an execution problem or diagnosis problem?Why many companies and leaders are not prepared to take risks or major steps in transformation?How do you recommend leaders paint futuristic scenarios? "Trying to change engine while flying..." - What would you say to leaders to convince taking larger change projects?What is that one tipping point when leaders go from "maybe or may not be" to "yes?"Do leaders need to be innovators to promote innovation in the organization? Rebecca L. Self has created transformational learning and media content for global audiences for over 20 years, first as a writer and producer for print and television, then as a Professor in US and European Universities, as Director of Content Development at the industry-leading digital learning firm Gronstedt Group, and as a strategic leadership advisor to multinational firms through Thunderbird School of Global Management and team coaching, rated by Bersin and Associates as one of the top 3 executive coaching firms in the world. Before founding APOGEO Group, Rebecca co-designed and delivered Thunderbird School of Global Management's largest leadership development program in the Middle East, and worked with leaders at every level of organizations in over 40 countries. Rebecca spent over 15 years teaching in Universities in the United States and Europe on topics related to culture, communication, and leadership and has been named one of the top 10 Graduate Instructors at the University of Colorado and the Most Inspiring Professor at Franklin University Switzerland. Her work has been featured or published in business journals, academic presses, and consumer publications, including CERN's IdeaSquare Journal of Experimental Innovation. She delivers keynote addresses to leadership forums and women's professional networks around the world, including being an Invited speaker at TEDx London Business School.Support the show
Today on the podcast, I have someone who is often called the first leadership guru for the digital generation. Emmanuel Gobillot. He divides his time between researching and writing, speaking and consulting globally on leadership, collaboration and innovation. As an author of 6 bestsellers and three ebooks, Emmanuel is one of the foremost thinkers on new leadership and organisation models. And today, we are talking about the role of leadership in innovation and change. In this episode, we are talking about:What do you mean by "There must be a better way, and together we can find it?"What is the common theme in organisational culture that goes wrong often?How does formalisation hinder or restrict the progress in an organisation?How can leaders choose when to go formal way or otherwise?Go alone, or go together? Go far or go faster?Isn't then collaboration means we go slower?Quality-Cost-Delivery, is it possible to achieve all three?How to rock the boat when changing?How are things different post-Covid?Described as 'the first leadership guru for the digital generation' and 'the freshest voice in leadership today, Emmanuel divides his time between researching and writing, speaking and consulting globally on leadership, collaboration and innovation.He is the author of 6 UK and US bestsellers and three ebooks, establishing him as one of the foremost thinkers on new leadership and organisation models.Before starting his firm, Emmanuel was Director of FMCG Consulting and Leadership Services at HayGroup. A French National, Emmanuel moved to the UK in 1985. He holds an International Baccalaureate, a Master of Arts with Honours and a Diploma in Management Science.ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life. WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show
On today's show, I have Dr David Cropley. David is the Professor of Engineering Innovation at the University of South Australia and he specialises in helping people and organisations become better, more effective, problem solvers. Dr Cropley's research interests range across creativity in education, the assessment of creativity and innovation in organisations, the role of creativity and innovation in terrorism and crime, and the nexus of creative problem-solving and engineering. We are talking about four lenses through which David sees innovation and the most important question - how can you become more innovative?In this episode, we are talking about:What does innovation mean to you? Your definition/mental model of innovation?Various criteria for a product, service, or business model to be innovative?The four lenses and more details about them.Details on the process, place, and personal aspect. I reckon people easily understand the product lens.How do I do it - as a business leader, small business owner, and individual working professional?Any easy and quick-to-follow tips you would like to recommend.David Cropley is a Professor of Engineering Innovation at the University of South Australia. He specialises in helping people and organisations become better, more effective, problem solvers.Dr Cropley has taught a variety of courses on engineering, including digital electronics, linear electronics, systems engineering, and engineering design. He teaches creativity and innovation across programs, from gifted education to management. Dr Cropley's research interests range across creativity in education, the assessment of creativity and innovation in organisations, the role of creativity and innovation in terrorism and crime, and the nexus of creative problem-solving and engineering.Dr Cropley is the author/co-author of nine books including Creativity and Crime: A Psychological Analysis (Cambridge University Press, 2013); Creativity in Engineering: Novel Solutions to Complex Problems (Academic Press, 2015); The Psychology of Innovation in Organizations (Cambridge University Press, 2015), and Femina Problematis Solvendis – Problem-Solving Woman: A History of the Creativity of Women (Springer, 2020).Now a recognised expert in creative problem solving and innovation, Dr David Cropley was a scientific consultant and on-screen expert for the Australian ABC TV Documentaries Redesign My Brain (2013), Life at 9 (2014) and Redesign My Brain, Series 2 (2015). For more than 20 years, he has helped schools and organisations in Australia, the US, and Europe develop more effective, creative problem solvers.ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life. WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
Today I have an award-winning scientist, futurist, and a thought leader, John Boudreau. John has produced over 200 publications, including more than 10 books. His research has been featured in HBR, Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and Business Week. Recently, John and his colleague Ravin, who also has been on this podcast earlier, published a book titled, "Work Without Jobs." So today I am delving into the ideas proposed in the book and what could it mean to you.In this episode, we are talking about:Deconstruction and reconstruction of work and jobs.How does that enable fluid and agile work?Does it apply to all industries? Why?Main obstacles and advice to adapt work without jobs model.The gig economy creates more insecurity for employees, how to work through that?Implications of new work operating system on culture.Leadership skills and competencies that are required to implement it.Dr John Boudreau is recognized worldwide as one of the leading evidence-based visionaries on the future of work and organization. He is known for his breakthrough research on the bridge between work, superior human capital, leadership and sustainable competitive advantage. His large-scale research studies and focused field research address the future of work and the global HR profession, work automation, HR measurement and analytics, decision-based HR, executive mobility, HR information systems, and organizational staffing and development.Dr Boudreau has produced over 200 publications, including more than 10 books. His research has been featured in Harvard Business Review, the Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and Business Week.Dr Boudreau is Professor Emeritus of Management and Organization and a Senior Research Scientist with the Center for Effective Organizations, at the Marshall School of Business, University of Southern California.ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life. WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
Welcome to the ICT podcast. This is the second episode of season three. Today I am talking to a psychologist. Not in the way you might be guessing. But with someone who has a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology, Liane Davey.A New York Times Bestselling author of three books, Liane is also known as the water cooler psychologist. And we are talking about team dynamics, leadership in current times, hybrid work environments, and so on.In this episode, we are talking about:Role of an organizational psychologistWhat does team dynamic mean?How has team dynamics evolved over the past decade?Issues with written communication in today's world.How can you handle written communication more effectively?Hybrid has complicated the whole situation, why?The one linchpin holding team dynamics together.Why a phone call is still the best option?What's the alternative for having water-cooler conversations?Practical advice for the new team managers.Liane Davey is a New York Times Bestselling author of three books, including The Good Fight: Use Productive Conflict to Get Your Team and Your Organization Back on Track and You First: Inspire Your Team to Grow Up, Get Along, and Get Stuff Done. Known as the Water Cooler Psychologist, she is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review and frequently called on by media outlets for her experience in leadership, team effectiveness, and productivity. As the co-founder of 3COze Inc., she advises companies such as Amazon, TD Bank, Walmart, UNICEF, 3M, and SONY. Liane has a PhD in Organizational Psychology. ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life. WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
Welcome to the ICT podcast. This is the first episode of season three. In this episode, I have the Chairman and CEO of a well-known brand WD-40 Company, Garry Ridge.Garry is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego where he teaches the principles and practices of the corporate culture. In fact, in my conversation with him, I am delving into this further.In this episode, we are talking about:What does empathy mean to you? How do you practice it?What is the role of ego concerning empathy?What are some of the basic elements of distinctive culture at WD40?The obstacles faced when forming this tribe.Psychological safety is one of the main things that companies are now trying to achieve. What are your views on psychological safety at work?How do you foster such an environment?What are some of the major learning moments in your career?What would you advise your 20 yrs old self to do differently or do more?Garry O. Ridge is Chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company. He joined WD-40 Company in 1987 and held various leadership positions in the company before being appointed CEO in 1997. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego where he teaches the principles and practices of corporate culture in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. Garry is passionate about the learning and empowering organizational culture he has helped establish at the WD-40 Company. In 2009, he co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard outlining his effective leadership techniques, titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy Called ‘Don't Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A.' ” A native of Australia, Mr Ridge holds a certificate in Modern Retailing and wholesale distribution and a Master of Science in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego.ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life. WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
One of the cliches in the business is, "Listen to your customers." So, of course, anyone and everyone will advise you about it. But exactly how to do that is still a mystery for many.Now I completely understand that listening to customers is essential, but how much should you listen? When should you listen? And when you shouldn't? And most importantly, don't we already listen enough?In this episode, we are talking about:Do you think companies listen enough to their customers?Do customers want more technology? Why?Don't you feel more tech also means customers could be misled or confused?What is the voice of a customer, in your opinion?How have things changed in the past two years?Isn't it true that customer doesn't know what they need? They can't articulate the solution themselves.How do you transform your brand into a customer-centric brand? What would be the first step?How can companies incorporate into their strategy?How can teams execute that at ground level?Frans Reichardt is a global speaker with over 35 years of experience in customer marketing and customer experience. He is also known as The Customer Listener. In recent years, Frans studied the power of feedback and the importance of listening to the voice of the customer. In his keynote speeches, he inspires and motivates professionals all over the world to listen to the voice of the customer in order to innovate, deliver frictionless customer experiences and work towards long-term sustainable customer relationships. In his keynotes, Frans shows the major shifts in customer behavior and customer loyalty and how brands and professionals can adapt to transform themselves into listening brands. In his eBook Listen Your Way To Customer SuCXess Frans shares 25 inspiring stories with tips and ideas for sustainable customer and employee happiness.ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life. WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
Each time you make a decision, especially in a group setting, you are likely to be in a negotiation situation. Sometimes it is quite obvious; at other times, it is not.But one thing is clear that effective communication is directly proportional to effective negotiation. Better communication often translates into better negotiation. In today's episode, we will try and understand more about negotiation and get a few tips to get better at it.In this episode, we are talking about:What differentiates negotiation from other types of communication?How do you recognize when your conversation has become negotiation?Negotiation is win-win. What's the dark/invisible side of it?What is reactive devaluation? Why is it important?What is tactical empathy? How does it matter?More on "Why your offer is better than anything they could have in their pocket?"Three important things that one can do today to get better at negotiations?Limiting or damaging beliefs that stifle negotiation.How much being authentic and vulnerable can help or not help in negotiation?Dr. Savvas Trichas is a powerful keynote speaker who combines cutting-edge research with instruction creating motivational moments with practical value. He is a 3-times TEDx speaker (Las Vegas/USA, Lausanne/Switzerland, Athens/Greece). He has collaborated with several prestigious universities and organizations such as Stanford University, the University of Durham, the Ministry of Education and Culture, The Million Dollar Round Table, and the Association of Cyprus Banks. He is also associated with the FBI National Academy Associates Cyprus Police, where he serves as a guest lecturer on management, communication, and deception detection. In addition, Savvas Trichas is a Ph.D. holder in Human Resources Management and Marketing reviews manuscripts for international high-impact scientific journals related to leadership and organizational behavior, such as The Leadership Quarterly. His research interests focus on a specific nonverbal area, facial expressions, with his scientific publications ranking globally #1 and #2 in Google Scholar under the terms "leadership" and "facial expression." To be able to do so, he had to study the human face in depth. Consequently, he became an officially certified coder in the facial action coding system (FACS). FACS is a highly valid, widely used tool that combines anatomy with photo or video analysis observation to define exact facial muscle movement and intensity (Ekman, Friesen, & Hager, 2002; Trichas, 2015). Finally, when he's not on stage, Savvas is on TV analyzing important concepts of his expertise such as body language, leadership, lie detection, and psychology of communication.ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life. WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
It sounds like a play of words that we are human beings and not human doings. And yet, most people are focused on doing things rather than being.The answer isn't that simple, as I have heard both sides of the argument. Some say that they focus on doing to be something or someone. At the same time, others say that they focus on being someone to do something.So, in today's episode, Ben and I are talking about the power of being and his new book.In this episode, we are talking about:Why did you write "The Power of Being?"What about the notion of 'doing something which leads to being something?'What challenges do we face when talking in terms of being versus doing?On adaptability.What is the meaning of connection to you?How is it different than social media connection?About the upcoming book "Love Work." Who is this book for?Ben Renshaw is one of the foremost leadership thinkers. Speaker, coach, and author, Ben's innovative worth leading organizations, senior executives, and entrepreneurs have brought him international acclaim. Formerly a classical violinist, Ben now plays a different tune getting the best out of people. He writes about leading and being successful in today's volatile world and is the author of ten popular books, including Being, Purpose, LEAD, and SuperCoaching. Ben's leadership development programs include 'Leading with Purpose,'' Leading Change,' and' Leading Sustainable Growth.' As an executive coach and leadership consultant, Ben has worked with clients like Allen & Overy, Aman Resorts, Barclays, Britvic, BT, Ghirardelli, Heathrow, Heinz, Henley Business School, Imperial Business School, InterContinental Hotels Group, KPMG, London Underground, Mandarin Oriental, M&S, P&G, Sainsbury's, Shiseido, Sky, UBS, Unilever, Virgin Media, and Warner Bros.Check out his upcoming book "Love Work."ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life. WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
They say that anyone can answer a question but it takes smarts to ask the right question. And while it is true, questions and answers cannot be seen in siloes. They are always connected for obvious reasons. But more importantly, it is not just a question that needs smarts, but also an answer that needs intelligence. While a long-winded response is not a preferred answer, a concisely given incorrect answer is equally useless. So, what is Answer Intelligence (AQ), and how to develop it? I am talking with Brian Glibkowski in this episode to discuss more on it.In this episode, we are talking about:What is more important - asking the right question or answering appropriately?What makes or breaks an answer?Importance of recognizing what is being asked.How can one understand context?How to handle situations when you don't have a context?Origin of AQ (Answer Intelligence) framework.The six high AQ practices.Problems with overdoing only one aspect and how to avoid them?How AQ applies in a group setting?How does it help listeners?More resources to learn about AQ and practice.Dr. Brian Glibkowski is passionate about the role of questions and answers in business and society. Brian is an internationally recognized scholar. He is a recipient of the Emerald Citation of Excellence Award. His academic article was selected as one of the top 50 globally from 15,000 management articles in 300 peer-reviewed publications worldwide. His research on the six WH-questions (what, why when, where, who, how) as the Association of Human Resource Development recognized a common framework for communication and decision-making as one of ten articles that will shape the 21st century. He is a pioneer of a new science of answers called Answer Intelligence (AQ)™. He is the author of the book Answer Intelligence: Raise Your AQ (2021). Through AQ certification and associated assessments and tools, AQ is used by certified partners in the USA, UK, UAE, India, and Australia to benefit forward-thinking organizations worldwide.Dr. Glibkowski is a Professor and CEO of Semplar Science, the company established to commercialize his research. Learn more at www.RaiseYourAQ.com.ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life. WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
Relationship management is commonly used in the context of managing relationships with your enterprise customers or clients. But did you know that if you become a truly relationship-centric organization, it is far easier to become customer-centric?In this episode, Maureen and I discuss business relationship management, the role, the function, and how it can add value to your organization's goals.In this episode, we are talking about:The difference between BRM and CRMWhy are BRM practices important in an organization?Product owner versus BRM.Where do PM, PMO, BA, CM, and BRM fit?How does BRM work beyond IT organization?What are the signs that an organization needs BRM?The business case for BRM function?How has this evolved post-pandemic?Importance of relationship-centered organization.Maureen Jesuthasan is a Senior Manager at West Monroe, a U.S.-based management consulting firm focused on industry, technology, and business transformation. She is an experienced strategist and decision-maker with a proven record of optimizing IT services while significantly reducing cost and increasing operational efficiency. As part of this process, she creates business specifications for enhancements through Business Relationship Management (BRM), Lean, and Lean Six Sigma capabilities. She has a bachelor's degree from Berry College and possesses advanced certifications in Business Relationship Management, Change Management, Lean, Lean Six Sigma, and ITIL. She is one of 10 individuals who has earned Master of Business Relationship (MBRM) certification. She is a recognized thought leader in building relationship-centered organizations and has presented at conferences and TEDx events on this topic. She is also working with a team sponsored by the Business Relationship Management Institute to develop a methodology that highlights how positive relationships can inspire value. ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
You may have realized that our ability to achieve goals and lead a fulfilling life is often influenced by how we feel about ourselves. Which, in turn, largely depends on our self-awareness and the information we consume daily.So, in the world of social media and selfies, how do you stay in control? How do you handle information overload, stay assertive without being adamant? And how do you increase self-awareness?To talk about that, I have Shobha Nihalani on the podcast this week.In this episode, we are talking about:What prompted you to write about the reboot, reflect, and revive?What's wrong with wanting to improve after comparing on social media?Difference between positive self-dialogue and a negative one.How positive self-dialogue looks like?How does it affect self-esteem?How does self-esteem help in progress?Information overload affects self-esteem and internal dialogue.Tips for handling information overload.How to stay assertive but not adamant?Things one can do to increase self-esteem, self-awareness.The connection between work from home and self-awareness.Shobha has been a writer for over 25 years; she has lived in countries in Africa, Asia, North America, and Europe, currently resides in Hong Kong with her family. She has worked as a freelance journalist and later started her first book. Author of 8 novels and two non-fiction books, she took a slight detour in her career path to become a life coach last year. This change came about when she began to research and write her 11th book. Reboot Reflect Revive: Self-Esteem in a Selfie World shares inspiring stories, latest studies, and interviews that share insights related to self-esteem. She believes that our ability to achieve goals and lead a fulfilling life is often influenced by how we feel about ourselves. ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
Office politics is such an interesting subject that people want to talk about it. But very few want to participate in it.How often have you experienced that good ideas and projects that make perfect sense don't go through, only because of office politics?So in this episode, Niven and I discuss why office politics is important and how to approach it with a positive mindset.In this episode we are talking about:Office politics, what is it and how does it come in the way of innovation?How does it impact the end results?The reason behind office politics.If you believe in a particular idea, how do you approach office politics?Even if you do everything right, you might be missing something.What's wrong with thinking about promotion?What went wrong with Blockbuster? (It's not about Netflix story) A spectrum of office politics and why it is important?How do you identify the type of political environment around you?What are the skills one needs to develop to sustain and thrive? Minefields to watch out for.Niven Postma has had a wide and varied career across multiple organizations and sectors, in South Africa and internationally, including being CEO of the Businesswomen's Association (BWA), CEO of NOAH (Nurturing Orphans of AIDS for Humanity), Head of External Strategy, and then Head of the SARB Academy at the South African Reserve Bank and Head of Leadership and Culture for the Standard Bank Group (the largest bank by assets in Africa). She is a Harvard Business Review contributor, the author of the acclaimed book “If you don't do politics, politics will do you – A guide to navigating office politics ethically and successfully”, a global strategy and culture consultant, and an expert lecturer and facilitator on women's leadership development programs. She is also the Chairman of the Board of Cotlands, an NGO that does cutting-edge work in the Early Childhood Development space in South Africa and beyond. ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
Crisis brings chaos, and chaos reshuffles the deck. And that can sometimes change things permanently. With the Covid crisis, many things would change forever, and some would come back to where they were before. But before it happens, there will be a phase, a phase of transformation and transition.And this is when we all have to be much more careful and alert because decisions made during this transition phase will impact our new setup. The new status quo, if you will.In this episode, Thimon and I are talking about this transition, how it might look like, what should you be doing as a business and as an individual?In this episode, we talk about:How might a post-covid comeback look like?What characterizes the post-covid world?Several things haven't been done during the last year and more. How does that change now?How have individuals and businesses managed expenses, and what it means now?Digital acceleration as well ad deceleration.How long will this post-covid transformation take?The best way businesses can manage multiple teams across geographies.Mental health repercussions post-covid.The reason behind the "great resignation" prediction.How can you control PTSD/S and PTG?If you are a people manager, what should you do in the next three months?What should you do in the next three months if you are an individual, solopreneur, working professional?Why shouldn't you work from home post-covid?Thimon de Jong is the founder of WHETSTON / strategic foresight; a think tank specialized in future human behavior & societal change and the implications for leadership & business strategy. He is a sought-after global (virtual) keynote presenter and leadership trainer. His clients include Morgan Stanley, Vodafone, IKEA, and Nike.Thimon also lectures at the social psychology department of Utrecht University, where he teaches master students how academic research can be practically applied to improve business strategy. He has a master's degree in Cultural Studies with a minor in International Business Studies. He is a former insight & strategy director at TrendsActive, a researcher at FreedomLab Future Studies, and editor-in-chief of RELOAD Magazine.ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
When people do what makes them come alive, they deliver their best work. But the question is, how do you know what makes someone tick. How can you see and feel what others see and feel? This is when you need empathy. Now empathy is not just being in someone else's shoes. It's more than that. And today, Eksteen and I are going deeper into this subject.In this episode, we talk about:What is "Exponentially Me" all about?How does "doing what you love" fit in a corporate environment?Why do leaders miss seeing other's emotions?How do we appreciate other's preferences and working styles?Importance of diversity.What stops us from recognizing other's pain and emotions?How does that impact communication?Three levels of empathy.How do you enhance your abilities on these three levels?Does everyone have all three levels of empathy?How do these abilities grow at different stages and change over time? The best way you can develop three levels of empathy.Eksteen De Waal (MBA) is an international speaker, writer, author, thinker, and leadership consultant.With over 30 years of professional experience, Eksteen has a deep passion for team development and believes that compassion is at the heart of all truly successful organizations. He founded Exponentially Me, which focuses on corporate wellness by building resilience and empowering individuals to be their true selves in any corporate environment. These programs help people connect and discover the organization's heart that fans the flames of true engagement. He is a firm believer that performance follows passion. When people do what makes them come alive, they deliver their best work. His talks are delivered with a sense of compassion, inspiring people to bring their authentic selves to any situation they face. Through his own contrasting life experiences, Eksteen has embraced his uniqueness to live an exponentially joyful and flourishing life!ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show
What is the difference between user experience (UX) and customer experience (CX)? People often use these terms interchangeably and conflate. And that results in poor or sometimes terrible customer experience.I have Carsten Ley talking about what makes CX better and what breaks it for worse in this podcast episode.In this episode, we talk about:What's the difference between CX (customer experience) and UX (user experience)?Problem with tech companies and CX.Why do things go wrong in CX? Where are the usual gaps?Companies have had systems for quite some time; why are there still issues?The misconception of having a system.The interplay between departments and its impact.How and why are banks still ancient companies?How do you handle an angry customer?What people often ignore about CX?How complicated systems and processes are contributing to poor CX?How can companies fix CX problems and make them better?What can you as an individual do to make CX better?How do you stay positive and help customers?Carsten is an entrepreneur, enabler & project lead in experience management, OKRs, project & change management. After his 20+ year career in Banking, Consulting, Project & Customer Experience Management for companies like Deloitte, VW, Rolls-Royce, and Lazada in Europe, Latin America & South East Asia, he founded Asia PMO in 2018. His consulting firm is focused on getting clients fast and efficient into implementing company objectives, customer/ employee experience actions, and projects to foster a result- and team-oriented environment to excel in today's accelerated world. Besides helping 30+ clients sustainably implement Experience Management & OKRs, he is an internationally accomplished keynote speaker, trainer & Coach. He was recently elected in the top 150 CX global thought leaders.ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show
In most organizations, innovation as a practice doesn't have the same level of legitimacy as other teams and practices have. And part of the reason is institutional blindness.Unfortunately, institutional blindness is a real thing. As soon as a new employee joins the organization, they get too focused on their KPI, and they start to lose one of the most important aspects in innovation, context.So in this episode, I am talking with Neil Sequeira about innovation in large organizations.In this episode, we talk about:What is the business side of innovation?Why is it important to have a high-level view of your organization?Institutional blindness.Problem with KPI in innovation.Organization design not being supportive of innovative thinking.The biggest challenge in innovating in a large company.Should you have a separate innovation team?The problem of not being heard.Is it possible to make innovation legitimate?How to tackle this challenge?Neil is a connector, a joiner of dots - people, ideas, and things - to create and deliver value. While he is a chartered accountant by trade, his curious nature led him to various advisory, legal, software, hospitality, facilities management, and cash services industries before spending the last decade in the Australian telecommunications industry. Neil loves the first-hand experience of the joys, challenges, and heartbreak of creating and bringing ideas to life. But most of all, he loves to create platforms and opportunities to help other people find their authentic voices.ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show
We all have heard about storytelling and we also know how they help in asserting certain values or to make a point.But how do you take people on a journey when something hasn't happened yet? Well, the answer may be future stories.I am chatting with Mike Wittenstein to understand more and learn, why future stories are more powerful?In this episode, we talk about:Is storytelling just a fad or something else?How do you differentiate a future story and one from the past?The practicality of future stories.Prototyping the future: What is it and why is it important?How do you prototype strategy?Who in the organization must be driving future stories?Designing service versus designing experience.Keeping bean-counters at bay.Clarity in communication for future stories.How do sci-fi movies fit in this?How do you encapsulate bigger organizational culture with only a few stories?Tips to practice future storytelling.Mike Wittenstein is a seasoned expert who consults and advises clients on strategy, change, experience design, and story. Mike works with leaders in specialty retail and other industries on how to fine-tune their business models and customer experience strategies as they face uncertain futures.Mike founded his company, Storyminers in 2002. And since that time, he and his team have served more than 800 organizations, from Fortune 100 sized companies to start-ups, providing them with game-changing yet practical ideas.Whether on-stage or online, Mike's thought-provoking presentations prepare working professionals to take early advantage of what's coming next.ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
Content creation doesn't make someone a thought leader. And talking about some cool technology or ideas doesn't make someone an innovator. I strongly believe that technology is not innovation, and innovation is not all about technology. Innovation is a very different ball game. It doesn't start with technology. It starts with you. Your purpose, your strengths, and the change you want to make in fellow human's lives.So, in today's episode, I have Saleema Vellani joining me from Washington DC. In this episode, we talk about:About the overlap between innovation and entrepreneurship.What is hybridpreneur?Why is the technology associated with innovation than real innovation?What is your definition of innovation?What does innovation have to do with connecting dots?Associative thinking and innovation.Why you must start with "what" and not with "why?"Future-proofing capabilities.Saleema is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, an adjunct professor, and the author of Innovation Starts With “I”. At the age of 21, Saleema co-founded and launched Brazil's top-rated language school to finance an orphanage and social development programs. Shortly after, she co-founded and ran a leading online translation agency in Italy to help companies expand their digital presence globally. For over 12 years, Saleema has led 100+ international organizations, nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies to their next stage of growth and innovation.Currently, Saleema is the Founder and CEO of Ripple Impact, which is an accelerator and community that helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses and platforms. She also consults as an innovation strategist to the World Bank, teaches Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship at Johns Hopkins University, and is a frequent guest lecturer at business schools.ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
Most startups these days are rather too focused on which technology they use. How cool their AI system is and how deep their neural network is. The word "Agile" is thrown around like confetti in every possible discussion, and many of them do not really follow it in the right spirit.In this episode, I am talking with Anuj Sahni about this, joining from Aukland, New Zealand.In this episode, we talk about:In today's environment, why do some startups succeed and others don't?Why shouldn't you focus on technology? What's the alternative?What is economic value for customers?What can you do as a small business if you have missed some of the critical steps earlier?Using Agile versus agility.A few leading indicators of problems and/or success of your startup.Anuj is the founder of PICWA.io and is passionate about startups that make a positive impact. He helps startups take off successfully with his product-driven approach to tech and has worked with multiple high-growth startups in Israel, Australia, and the USA over the past 7 years. He has 2 patents under his belt and is a keen podcaster (WayForward.tv). ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
Learning, unlearning, and relearning are integral parts of our lives. But what happens when the pace of change keeps increasing? How do you learn faster? And more importantly, how can you unlearn faster? What is the best way to unlearn?To discuss this triad and provide some practical tips, I am talking with Zanele Njapha.In this episode, we talk about:What exactly is unlearning?Is it the same as forgetting?What happens when you're unlearning something?Why do people tend not to spend enough time doing it? Importance of learning-unlearning-relearning cycle.How do you let go of your earned learning then?A few good reasons to accept change.How does unlearning apply to entrepreneurs?Time to competence.Tips to get better at learning, unlearning, and relearning.Whether your challenge is navigating an organizational change/transition as a team or making groundbreaking career moves as a young professional - Zanele Njapha is who many such as the PwC, Vitality Global, Marsh & McLennan, Saint-Gobain, Volkswagen, and others are speaking to. Zanele, or as her clients call her, ‘The UnLearning Lady,' is an international Transitions facilitator and Future of Work Speaker.She is also the host of the highly-rated & entrepreneur-focused podcast ‘Future-Fit Fridays,' hosting conversations with global experts on the future of work. Zanele is also an award-winning speaker, a regular contributor to Forbes & the Thought Leader section of the Mail & Guardian, and was voted #45 on Avance Media's list of Top 100 Most Influential Young South Africans in 2019.ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show
They say that the future of work is hybrid. However, some also feel that it is only short-term and, sooner or later, we will return to the old ways of working in the office. Well, the truth lies somewhere in the middle. Moreover, the new way of working also entails hiring, remunerating, and progressing in careers and business. And to explore this further, I am joined by Graeme Codrington from Johannesburg, South Africa.In this episode, we talk about:So how does the future of work really look like?The prevalence of outcome-based workplace.How does this impact innovation and communication? What would be the alternative?Building healthy hybrid teams.How do you see small dependent businesses pivoting?Importance of culture of adaptability. How to measure it?Graeme is a futurist and scenario planner specializing in the future of work. He helps companies worldwide understand the forces that are shaping our lives, whether it's the current Covid-disruption or the disruptive trends that will define the rest of the decade. Graeme is the author of six best-selling books, and he lectures at many top business schools. As one of the founders of the strategy consulting firm TomorrowToday, he works with a global research team to ensure his insights are constantly updated and relevant to his clients. ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
If you have ever worked in the office environment then you must have heard someone saying, "Well, this is the way we do things around here." There are so many things people do that are not necessarily part of the rule book. And yet, what you do, how you do can impact the culture you want to build.These undocumented ways of doing things in a team environment are unwritten ground rules. And they do have a significant impact on the so-called documented cultural rule book. Whether your goal is to improve communication, foster innovation, or drive change in your team, you cannot not pay attention to UGRs. So in this episode, we will talk about unwritten ground rules and for that, I have Steve Simpson from Melbourne, Australia on the show.In this episode, we talk about:The UGRs conceptIf they are unwritten, then how would you know they exist and influence them?How do they tie with the culture of your team and organization?Can people coming from different backgrounds influence UGRs? How?How can you change the common language and nudge it to the positive side?Shift in UGRs (if any) since Covid.Examples of UGRs for an innovative culture.Based in Melbourne, Australia, Steve Simpson is an international speaker and culture change agent. He created the one-of-a-kind UGRs concept in the mid-'90s, initially focused on helping companies understand that without a solid culture built on UGRs, their efforts to improve service would be best to improve service limited. Until March last year, Steve traveled the world, speaking at conferences and working with organizations to help them understand and strategically improve their culture. He's now gone virtual :-)Besides already having achieved the highest accreditation in professional speaking a decade earlier, he earned the ultimate accolade for his groundbreaking work spanning five continents when Professional Speakers Australia bestowed on him its coveted 'Educator of the Year Award.' Steve has a Master's Degree from the University of Alberta (Canada). He is the author of two books and the co-author of two more, including ‘UGRs: Creating a Culture of Service' and ‘A Culture Turned.'ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show
Futures Literacy is a concept that UNESCO first developed, and it means using the future to innovate the present. It isn't easy to adapt, innovate, and transform yourself if you cannot anticipate future scenarios. And the discipline of anticipation is futures literacy.To discuss this further, today, we have Charlotte Kemp from Cape Town, South Africa, as a guest.In this episode, we talk about:The map, compass, and a guide model.What is future literacy?People talk (a lot) about adaptability - what's your take on it?What can individuals and businesses (small and large) do in their capacity?How to visualize your future before acting on it?What is your view on negative thinking?How can you learn more about this?Charlotte is a member of the Association of Professional Futurists (APF). She also serves as the President of the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa and vice president of the Global Speakers Federation.As a professional futurist, Charlotte works with organizations to co-create their preferred futures.ABOUTICT Podcast is all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.WEB: https://www.anandtamboli.comLINKEDIN: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinYOUTUBE: https://www.anandtamboli.com/youtubeBOOKS: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
November 2020, I had an idea that got me thinking. What is the best way to learn more about my subject, educate others, and also create something useful & valuable? How do I expand my horizon a little bit further? And how do I do all of that simultaneously?It all started six months ago, and here's what I learned...About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
Collaboration is the best choice when you're faced with a challenging way or of your comfort zone. I have been asserting this for quite some time. But especially during and many more years after the pandemic, innovative collaborations will be the game-changers.So what does the future of work hold in terms of collaboration? To talk about this and then some, we have Ravin Jesuthasan this week on the podcast.We talk about:How does the portfolio work look like?Why can legacy become a liability for many organizations?The 3 skills that would be most in-demand.Collaboration between companies to reduce risks, and what does that entail.Ravin is the global leader of Mercer's Transformation Services business. He is a recognized global thought leader, futurist, and author on the future of work and workforce transformation. He has led multiple research efforts on the global workforce, the emerging digital economy, the rise of artificial intelligence, and the transformation of work. Ravin has led numerous research projects for the World Economic Forum, including many of its ground-breaking studies on the transformation of work and the global workforce. He is a regular participant and presenter at the World Economic Forum's annual meetings in Davos and Dalian/Tianjin. He is a member of the forum's Steering Committee on Work and Employment.He is the author of the book Transformative HR, Lead The Work: Navigating a World Beyond Employment and Reinventing Jobs: A 4-Step Approach to Applying Automation to Work. Ravin has authored over 150 articles, including 14 for the Harvard Business Review and the Sloan Management Review.About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
Every technology brings us two things - a promise of prosperity and consequences. Many of those consequences are the result of choices made by developers, and the ecosystem around them. Having strong and effective governance for all such developments is crucial as the pace of development and changes increases. This week I am talking with Christina Larkin about the same.We talk about:Views on powerful applications being biasedWhat do you suggest when you detect the bias?What role does governance play in AI development and projects?How does strong governance look like?How much can government policy impact?What happens when cross-border solutions are deployed?Red-tape challenges and antidotes.Startups versus big companies - challenges of regulation and governance.Responsible AI in space.How can customers/clients assess their vendor/supplier for their governance?Ethical certification for AI.Christina is an Associate Partner at EY and leads Digital Trust Assurance services in Oceania. Since joining in 2011, Christina has provided several assurance engagements for organizations across the EMEIA and Asia-Pacific regions. In her role, she works with clients to examine the risks and opportunities technologies present to provide trust in data integrity and digital solutions. Christina utilizes leading technology innovations to provide assurance services and help enable trust in a digital world. She is currently one of the professionals sitting on the IEEE's Ethical Certification Program for AI and Autonomous Systems Accountability.The views expressed in this podcast are the views of the speaker, not Ernst & Young. This podcast provides general information, does not constitute advice, and should not be relied on as such. Professional advice should be sought prior to any action being taken in reliance on any of the information. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation.About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
For some people, podcasting has somehow become a fad or a go-to format for content creation. However, there is a lot. Podcasting is one of the fantastic communication mediums and apparently suffers from the same perils as other mediums. The key is to get clear on the purpose and then experiment until you get it right.Why and how to experiment? Well, that's the question I am asking Richard this week.We talk about:What are a few different and legit reasons to start a podcast?How to utilize it for networking?What are the different styles of a podcast show?Pros-cons and challenges of different styles.How are these styles differently applicable based on your goals? How can you mix-n-match different styles? Should you?Why and how should you experiment with your podcasts?The importance of podcast planning - what you must plan and what not?How do you get audience feedback? Richard Midson is a former career broadcaster and news editor for non-stop news radio in London (UK). He's a former YouTuber with a channel with over 1.6 million views, a former communications officer for the leader of the third-largest political group in the European Parliament, and a podcaster.In 2020 after trying 5 podcasts with little success, he decided to turn his journalist past onto the world of podcasting to find out why so many people, including himself, struggled with the medium.What he found is now delivered through his own podcast, in public talks, and workshops.About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
Our brain is such a fascinating part of our body that everyone has it, but not everyone uses it effectively. There are so many myths about the brain, and they are wildly used as a part of communication. Which not only spreads misinformation but also challenges our credibility while communicating.To bust some of those myths and understand better communication mechanisms, I have Dr. John Molidor on the show this week. We talk about:The 10% utilization, neuroplasticity, and left-brain-right-brain a myth?Do we really by emotionally and justify logically?How should we communicate our ideas in the right way?How long does it take to form a habit?Why is physical note-taking so important?The 10,000-hour rule myth.How long does it take to make a first impression?Several stages in communicating your message effectively.The thing about odd numbers and your messaging when communicating.How should you end your speech?Dr. John B. Molidor, CSP, comes to us from the United States at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine, an Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Education and Research. Dr. John has a long-standing interest in the brain and how people use (and don't use), especially focusing on leaders, educators, and speakers! He is the current President of the Global Speakers Federation and a Past President of the National Speakers Association (US). He loves applying neuroscience principles to communicate more effectively ... as well as busting speaking myths (or as he says, "Things presenters/speakers say, sometimes, without even thinking ... when they should be using their brains!"He has authored the book Crazy Good Interviewing: How Acting A Little Crazy Can Get You The Job (published by Wiley and Sons) and available on Amazon.About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show
An outlier is a person or thing differing from all other members of a particular group or set. But the outlier thinking is what makes it more interesting. It can lead the left-field behavior or outlier marketing.And to discuss outlier marketing, I have Pravin Shekar as my guest this week.We talk about:What is outlier marketing? What isn't?How does an outlier marketer look like?Can anyone do it? How about small businesses and startups?What happens when two competitors resort to outlier marketing?What are barriers to outlier thinking?How does one consider geographical and digital challenges?Does it fail? Why?Pravin Shekar is an Outlier Marketer and a raconteur. Unconventional marketing is his forte.When the world moves one way, you need to move another: That's Pravin's philosophy and work style. As a parallel entrepreneur, Pravin has taken companies from startup to multi-million-dollar revenue. An author of multiple books (8), Pravin is the recipient of the American Marketing Association's “Emerging Leader” award.About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
Diversity and Inclusion are not just HR topics anymore. They affect every functional area in the organization. And, when any topic has such a widespread impact, it is imperative to understand it further. Not only to understand but see it from a practical point of view. To discuss this crucial topic this week, our guest is Sarah Tabet. As Sarah puts it, "Inclusion is not the same as diversity. Diversity is easy; inclusion isn't."We talk about:Why does D&I interest you? How does it help in making an organization more innovative? How does it help in a technology focussed environment? Any examples from your work at Schneider that could support your thoughts? People talk a lot (rather too much) about D&I, but very little change happens in reality - why do you think it is so? What is your suggestion to improve it and have D&I in practice? What can an individual do by themselves, or is it only organizations to do anything? Why did you write the book?Sarah is an HR professional with more than a decade of international experience across the Middle East and Africa, based in Dubai. In addition to her current HR Director global role within Schneider Electric, she has been an active advocate of Diversity and Inclusion in the HR and D&I space to influence and promote change in our world. She has been invited to speak locally and regionally on topics that include the Future of the workplace, HR Digital Transformations, Diversity and Inclusion, HR, and Women empowerment. In January 2020, she was granted the Women in Leadership Award (WIL) award for Diversity and Inclusion from the MICE quotient. Sarah recently published the book Inclusion Starts with U to promote the message and need for a diverse, inclusive and more tolerant world. The book aims to deliver her ambition of helping individuals realize the true term of Diversity and Inclusion and encourage them to join the conversation. About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
We all know how IQ plays an important role in professional as well as personal growth. And most of us also accept the importance of EQ, too. While IQ and EQ are complementary to each other, did you know that there is a third Q that is in play now? As our guest for this week, John Spence says, AQ is the need of an hour and is a must in the current environment for everyone. Not only for leaders but for everyone. We talk about:What is the future of leadership?Where are the gaps in leadership communication?What's the story behind AQ?How do IQ, EQ, and AQ work in a leadership context?Why some people strive for personal growth and others don't?A few futuristic leadership qualities you must pay attention to.How do you develop AQ?Why discipline is important along with AQ?John is an author, international executive coach, professional development educator, virtual trainer, strategic planning facilitator, keynote speaker, and developer of online learning programs. He is recognized as one of the top business thought leaders and leadership development experts in the world and was named by the American Management Association as one of America's Top 50 Leaders to Watch along with Sergey Brin and Larry Page of Google and Jeff Bezos of Amazon. As a consultant and coach to organizations worldwide, from startups to the Fortune 10, John is dedicated to helping people and businesses be more successful by “Making the Very Complex… Awesomely Simple.”About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
What happens when a born introvert stands in front of audiences ranging from 400 to 8,000 people? Conventional wisdom states that he will freeze. Yet that did not happen to Sudhir in the last 10-15 years. It indicated that he had plenty of wonderful mentors who transformed him over the years from a recluse to someone comfortable with medium to large audiences. The learnings over the years were hard and he also saw many people struggling to overcome the barrier between management and leadership. That is when he decided to move from a career in the IT leadership field to become a leadership coach and a growth catalyst!I thought it would be prudent to take some leadership lessons and so the guest for this episode is Sudhir Rao. We talk about:Why people falter in communication despite having so much information accessible on the topic?What is the importance of preparation in communication?A few examples of real-life leaders and influencers.How two leaders can negotiate the course of action when both are right and fair?Why there are so many exotic types of leadership?What has always worked, and hasn't worked?Three things you must do to become a better leader.Sudhir started his journey in the IT sector in 1991 and has worked with Cognizant for a long time. Working across 3 continents he performed several roles including global delivery leadership.A Certified Marshall Goldsmith Leadership Coach, he also holds a Life Coaching Certification from CCA (Certified Coaches Alliance) based in Canada. After leaving Cognizant, Sudhir has coached over 300 future leaders through self-inquiry workshops.About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
One of the most talked-about topics these days is "The Future of Work." Especially now that work from home or work from anywhere is getting predominant. However, the future of work does not only entail technology and work from home or anywhere. It is more than that. It is how the definition of a career is changing. It is how the way we need to approach our work, experience, and career is changing.So what's going on? How do you navigate with this new and different normal? Our guest this week, Petra Zink, has some ideas.We talk about:What does the best way to work now really mean?What is driving what - tech driving work, or is it the other way round?What does digital literacy mean nowadays? Is there a checklist?How do you see learning and unlearning working now?Any suggestions for distinguishing between good information and bad one?When it comes to certifications and micro-credentials, how much is enough?The new shape of inch-wide and mile-deep expertise.What is a portfolio career?What happens without LinkedIn?Petra Zink is a certified Personal Branding & Digital Strategist, Speaker, Career Coach & Consultant - specialized in the Future of Work. She is the Founder of impaCCCt and The360Talent.Co - both companies are designed to future-proof individuals and organizations through re-inventing careers and business models and building Brands that are agile to change. Petra recently launched the Future of Work Campus, a podcast and a monthly membership for driven corporate professionals who want to not only survive but thrive in this fast-changing world of work.About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show
If you are talking about the future, then you need the language of the future. The language of the future is vision. But no matter what your vision is, it has to be practical. So, what is a vision? If you ask a hundred people, you will get a hundred answers or maybe more. I was surprised when Dr. Oleg Konovalov said that only 0.1% have a vision as per his research. Many others are either faking it, or they simply don't have it! I had to find out more. So, I invited him to the ICT Podcast.We talk about:What is vision, and why is it important?What is the difference between vision and wishful thinking?Personal ambitions are not a vision; why?Why many leaders falter when executing their vision?Important parameters that strengthen vision.About his book, "The Vision Code."Oleg is a thought leader, author, business educator, consultant, and coach with over 25 years of experience operating businesses and consulting Fortune 500 companies both in the UK and internationally.Oleg is on the Thinkers50 Radar, recognized as #1 Global Thought Leader on Culture by Thinkers 360, is #1 Global Leading Coach (Marshall Goldsmith Thinkers50), and has been named one of the Top 10 most inspiring global thought leaders by The Excellent.Having been named ‘the da Vinci of Visionary Leadership' by many leading authorities of our time, Oleg Konovalov helps companies create and execute their vision, diagnose and treat organizational diseases, and maintain a strong, productive corporate culture and achieve superior business performance.He is the author of The Vision Code (2021), LEADEROLOGY (2019), Corporate Superpower (2018), Organisational Anatomy (2016), and Hidden Russia (2014).His research identifies entrepreneurs' and managers' strategic needs in corporate culture, leadership, and he uses corporate diagnostics to enable them to drive their companies to success.Oleg received his doctoral degree from the Durham University Business School. He is a visiting lecturer at several business schools, a Forbes contributor, and a high-demand speaker at major conferences worldwide.About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
There are many ways to categorize or define the type of a business. One of the ways I prefer to do that is by putting them into two categories. The first type is faceless business. It mainly operates on a brand name. The second type of business is with a face. Their brand is a person, owner, or the founder of that business. And you will notice that our affinity or attraction is less towards faceless businesses and more towards businesses with a face attached to them. It is one of the key reasons why many people are fans of Apple because of Steve Jobs, or Tesla because of Elon Musk, or Disney because of Walt Disney.The key here is to understand one important thing. And it is this: even if you have a great product, service, or idea, but if you can't communicate it remarkably at scale to the right audience, you are quite simply underperforming with what is possible. Unless you are the key person of influence, things could be quite difficult for you.So how do you become a key person of influence? That is what my guest this week, Glen Carlson, is talking about. We talk about:Why pitch?What does a great pitch mean? Different types of pitches and what are the key elements of each of themImportance of mission or ideology business.How and why the book is not the only thing that you need to focus on.The concept of 7-11-4About 5P, the importance of each and the sequence.The fallacy of profile before product.Glen is an award-winning entrepreneur and co-founder of Dent. Dent is a multi-award-winning business and leadership development company with structured training programs facilitated by successful business speakers and mentors. Glen and his team are best known for helping business owners develop an unfair advantage in their industry by effectively creating what he calls a ‘personal monopoly.' Dent believes there has never been a better time to build a thriving business and a respected personal brand doing something you love.About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show
When a mountaineer is scaling a mountain, the amount of weight they carry directly impacts how quickly they reach the summit. The same goes for communication. Whether it is cluttered or simplistic will decide its effectiveness. But clutter can come in many shapes or forms. It may be physical, as in having a lot of stuff. Or it may be a shunned confrontation that you are carrying as a burden or baggage for too long. It may also be present in the form of undue assumptions and biases. When we approach a conversation with a negative state of mind or assumption, it can be problematic. So, how do we identify this clutter? And once we identify it, how do we stay in control. Is it possible to get rid of it, and if yes, how do we do that? To talk about all this, I had a conversation with Saahil Mehta. We talk about:What is de-cluttering?How does a cluttered mind affect communication?Why picking up your mobile phone right after you wake-up is bad for your mental space and overall communication?How do you take control of your day and mental state?What does clutter result in? Why? The horse and horse-rider analogy; how it applies to your mind and you?How to identify clutter in your mind and work on it to remove it?About Saahil's book, "Breaking Free."Saahil is an Entrepreneur, author, and a Passionate Mountaineer. Over the last decade, Saahil scaled 4 of the world's tallest mountains - a dream he harbored since childhood. But only once he was able to conquer his self-limiting mindsets & habits could he re-invent the complete spectrum of life- from mental focus to physical excellence and from beautiful relationships to efficient environments.Paradoxically, on the one hand, Saahil leads his life with absolute ‘ahimsa,' the art of non-violence, and evangelizes this virtue for all human beings. Still, when it comes to personal mastery & performance, he loves to destroy his limits and consistently conquer himself. With his debut book BREAK-FREE, he shares his personal journey of how he transcended all odds to scale the summits of his dreams, and how you too, can dream up new personal summits every day, once you have mastered the art of decluttering life by adopting his fool-proof process of breaking-free…About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show
All the progress and innovation rely on at least some level of appropriation. Because innovation happens when two or more unrelated ideas collide and something new is created.But, innovation demands both the quality as well as quantity of collisions.Quality is driven by knowledge, diversity, intelligence, inclusion, entrepreneurship, type of stimuli, and appropriate criticism level. Quantity, on the other hand, is all about frequency and volume.So, when there more people in a physical space, more interactions happen. If you spend more time communicating, there is more stimulus and more collisions. Although physical office space is an excellent way to increase collisions' frequency and quality, it is not the only way.To discuss innovation, transformation, and the future of work this week, we have Robert Hillard as our guest. We talk about:Virtual office practice at Deloitte.Some of the challenges in virtual working environments.What does human-centered design mean?How does a virtual working environment affect the innovation quotient?Ideas around "collision innovation."What would and should change in innovation space post-pandemic?How are SMEs adapting to the future of work? What are some challenges and solutions?Robert is widely recognized as a leading thinker concerning the information economy. His many years of experience as an innovator and leader in consulting in Australia and overseas have seen him play a leading role in the technology profession with a particular focus on information.Robert has held many eminent roles, including leading Deloitte Consulting in Australia, serving on Deloitte's global board (Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited), serving as Chair of the Australian Information Industry Association, and being appointed to the Digital Expert Advisory Committee advising Prime Minister & Cabinet in Australia.He has been involved in many public forums and presentations related to the information economy. He has written extensively, including:– Authoring Information-Driven Business (Wiley 2010), and– Co-authoring Information Development using MIKE2.0 (Motion 2013).Robert's contributions to the Australian technology industry were recognized in late 2014 with his admission as a Fellow of the Australian Computer Society.About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
Some of the most overused terms, and probably misused terms on social media platforms are - personal branding and authenticity. What do these words really mean? How can someone actually show authenticity? Can you really spot inauthentic behavior?Well, these are some real heavy questions, aren't they?To answer some of these questions, this week, we have Maria Papacosta as our guest.We talk about:A few common things that influential and talented people have or do?Difference between a better communicated versus an average one.What is presence? Why isn't it the same as executive presence?Personal branding and some of the myths around it.Can you spot an inauthentic person?Top 3 common mistakes people make when building their presence, authority, or leadership?Maria is the co-founder of the MSC Marketing Bureau. She works as a speaker manager with selected thought leaders and speakers. She also works with senior executives and leaders as a Presence, Inspired Leadership & Personal Branding Coach, helping them bring forth their authentic leadership qualities and inspire their teams and audiences.Maria has over 20 years of business experience, holds an MSc in Strategic Marketing from Aston University, a BSc in Social Policy and Marketing from London Metropolitan University, and is a TEDx speaker coach and content curator. PeopleHum recognized Maria as one of the Top100 global thought leaders that will inspire you in 2021.About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
We all know that a picture is worth a thousand words. And a metaphor can be worth a thousand pictures. It is one of the reasons why the best presenters use images instead of text and stories instead of statistics. If you want to excel in communication, excelling in visual thinking is necessary. The foundation of any communication is getting others to "see" what you're saying. Communicating visually – whether through the use of visual imagery, mental models, metaphor, or storytelling – will enable you to more effectively get an idea from your "mind's eye" and into the head of another. Our guest this week is Todd Cherches, who is the author of "VisuaLeadership." We talk about:Importance of visual thinking.Connection of visual thinking with the visual-leadership.When visual thinking works, and when it doesn't.Power of metaphors and side-effects.Todd's book on visual leadership.Todd is the CEO and co-founder of BigBlueGumball, a New York City-based management consulting firm specializing in leadership development, public speaking, and executive coaching. He is also a Founding Partner of the Global Institute For Thought Leadership, a member of Marshall Goldsmith's "MG100 Coaches" group, a three-time award-winning Adjunct Professor of leadership at NYU, and a Lecturer on leadership at Columbia University. Todd has been a TEDx speaker and the author of the new book, "VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and Life" (Post Hill Press/Simon & Schuster, 2020).Learn more about Todd and his work from his website, and feel free to connect with him on LinkedIn.About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
As we talk about communication on this podcast, how can we miss public speaking skills? That's why this week, we are talking with New Zealand's leading public speaking coach, Miriam Chancellor.We talk about:Why is public speaking important and different?Should you script your speech?Limitations of self-recording and practicing on the phone. Importance of knowing your audience.Three things your presentation needs to have.A few good ways to improve, practice, and hone your public speaking skills.Miriam is a leading public speaking and presentation coach and Past-President of Auckland Toastmasters. Miriam coaches clients to overcome the challenges of public speaking to enable them to achieve their professional goals. She works with a range of clients, from entrepreneurs to leaders of global organizations, and runs workshops for corporates.Miriam coaches several of New Zealand's leading C-Suite executives. Miriam has identified the small changes that make an enormous improvement to a person's presenting style through her years of experience.About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
For as long as he could remember, he wanted to be a photo-journalist. But then he got sidetracked. While army sniper seemed like a good idea at the time, he found the telescopic sights of his rifle were starting to look more and more like a movie camera, and so he fell in love with film-making.Our guest this week is Julian Mather, a keynote speaker, and a video magician. As a video magician, he shows people that smartphone video ‘works like magic' to get customers to trust you, want to buy from you, and never leave you.This week in the ICT podcast, I talk with Julian about:Importance of video in today's worldMajor inhibitors for using video and how to get across themHow to combat the perfectionist and imposter mindset?How is being resourceful the key to your video journey?Julian has seen the world through many lenses. Through a telescopic sight as an army sniper. Through the TV lens as a globe-trotting videographer for ABCTV, National Geographic, and BBC. Through smoke and mirrors as a professional magician.He's traveled far, but his longest journeys have been from behind the camera to in front of it. From stutterer to professional speaker. From polite dip eater to insatiable hummus addict.Don't forget to visit julianmather.com and grab his 6-minute video course for free.About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
For the last several years, networking has been dreading many people. Those who are comfortable have a very different perspective of what networking in a professional environment means. Our guest for this episode is Gautam Ganglani, the author of "Breaking Bread." In his view, when networking is approached differently and holistically, it can yield long-lasting and meaningful results. At the same time, it can build long-term relationships too.We talk about:His book and the idea of "Breaking Bread."What is going wrong in virtual meetings these days?How do you utilize his idea of Breaking Bread and optimize it to suit your circumstances?Value of affirmations and how it can help in networking?A few tips to get better at networking in today's covidian world.Gautam was born in London and completed his education in the UK. He now has over 20 years of experience as a business entrepreneur as part of a father & son team, representing and working very closely with world-renowned authors & global thought leaders like Marshall Goldsmith, Ron Kaufman, and Brian Tracy.He shares insights into the power of building high-quality relationships from his learnings from these authors and his experience in Europe, the Gulf, India & Asia that will help you transform your happiness, fulfillment, and results you achieve in your personal and professional career.About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/books?s=podcast)
Do you want to know how an insurance company innovated its business process and business model through structured ideation? What is a better alternative to brainstorming and how do you do that?Find more about this and then some as I discuss ideation techniques with this week's guest Bryan Mattimore. We talk about:The seven creative mindsets.What's the difference between a brainstorming session and an ideation session?The seven ideation techniques and which one works better.A story of an insurance company that innovated its business process and business model through structured ideation.A few tips to get better at ideation.Bryan W. Mattimore is Cofounder and "Chief Idea Guy" of the Growth Engine Company, a twenty-year-old innovation and creativity training agency based in Westport. Bryan has managed over two hundred successful innovation projects in his marketing consulting career, leading to over $3 billion in new sales for one-third of the Fortune 100 companies.Bryan's three best-selling books on ideation and innovation process include Idea Stormers, How to Lead and Inspire Creative Breakthroughs, and 21 Days to a Big Idea. A cum laude graduate of Dartmouth with a major in psychology, he is also an innovation and marketing instructor for Caltech.About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
What is the one key thing one must do to become a good and effective storyteller? How do you drive effective transformation initiatives or introduce new ideas and products using the power of stories?Get these answers by listening to our today's guest Anjali Sharma as we talk about storytelling in the context of business projects.We talk about:How to use the power of narratives for driving innovation and digital transformation projects?How stories help in shifting someone's knowledge into understanding.Stories versus data - what works best?The one key thing one must do to become a good and effective storyteller.If you have more options, how to find which story to use?Giving the bitter medicine - how to tell a story people don't want to listen to?Anjali is one of the leading business storytelling consultants, author, global keynote speaker, and founder of "Narrative: The Business of Stories."Anjali has spoken on Storytelling in New York, Russia, India, Singapore, Japan, Australia, and many other Southeast Asian countries. She helps business leaders, data analysts, sales professionals, marketers, and TEDx speakers find and tell stories.Anjali has worked in corporate roles for over 18 years in Australia, Singapore, and India. Her background constantly informs her work, so that it is not just theoretical, but based on extensive experience, knowledge, and understanding of strategic issues companies face as well as issues that employees face in delivering their best work.Anjali partners with Global 1000 companies including Facebook, LinkedIn, Airbnb, Microsoft, Shell, SAP, Microsoft & Danone. She regularly publishes her ideas on business storytelling on her storytelling blog.About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
Let's have innovation but avoid rattling anything! Does it feel like a commonplace sentiment? Do you believe in win-win philosophy? If yes, I think you will reconsider it after listening to this episode.This week I bring you my conversation with Claus Raasted. Listen to his compelling arguments as he talks about why invention doesn't have to have a clear purpose and how to differentiate between a good idea from a bad one.We talk about:Why 94% of the CEOs are not satisfied with their innovation performance?How to differentiate a good idea from a bad idea?The fallacy of win-win situations in innovation.An invention doesn't have to have a clear purpose, why?How do you differentiate between a creative and innovative person?Why hire at least one person, who isn't responsible for anything?Claus is an innovation strategist and has been pushing the limits of the possible for twenty years. He serves as the Director for The College of Extraordinary Experiences, is a Coach at McKinsey & Company, and hosts the podcast "The Business of Extraordinary Experiences."He is a prolific author, with 30 books to his name, and has just finished "The Innovation Cycle." Raasted also has a past in reality TV, but these days, who hasn't?About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Do you know why introverts can build executive presence quicker than extroverts? Do you get confused by terms such as personal branding and executive presence? Join me for a conversation with Shital Kakkar Mehra, our guest this week, who has some interesting ideas to manage your personal brand and executive presence.We talk about:What is an executive presence, and why is it so important?Executive presence is not only for senior leaders; here's why.The POISE formula for managing your executive presence.3 simple things you can do starting today.Shital is India's leading Executive Presence Coach for CEOs. With over 20 years of experience, she has personally trained over 45,000 professionals across Asia, including numerous CEOs from leading multi-national and progressive domestic companies.Shital is an acclaimed public speaker and best-selling author. Her second book, “Executive Presence: The POISE formula for Leadership,” was published by HarperCollins in July 2020.She is an active philanthropist, an avid reader, and a passionate traveler.About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show
Have you wondered how transformation and innovation are connected? If you work in the transformation space, how can you get and manage it better?Our guest this week is, Anshuman Tiwari who talks from his rich experience in the transformation world. He also has some interesting stories to share.We talk about:What is the difference between transformation and innovation?Where does innovation find its place in process excellence?Key things to remember for better innovation.What will happen in 2021?Anshuman is a process transformation professional with experience across multiple industries including banking, professional services, information technology, manufacturing, and consulting. He specializes in setting up and scaling world-class operations excellence programs. Anshuman is driven by impact and loves to lead people to deliver amazing results, usually 10x or more. In the last few years, he has also managed large RPA and Digital initiatives. He is a fellow of the ASQ.Anshuman is currently head of Delivery Excellence with DXC Technology and has earlier worked with EY, HSBC, ANZ, Infosys, and Qimpro. As a hobby, he runs a podcast and YouTube channel focussed on managing better. More on https://www.managebetter.in/He is an aspiring minimalist, runner, and is a checklist ninja. About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show
How do you take advantage of trends and innovate? How can you develop your own business and successfully convert it into a sustainable business model?Listen to our guest, Michael Thiemann, as he speaks from his experience and gives some advice on these questions.We talk about:How does innovation help in taking advantage of trends?Frequent challenges in developing your own business idea and successfully implementing it.Out of the box thinking? How can one learn to do it?At forty-four, at the height of his capital market career and inner emptiness during the upheaval caused by the financial crisis, Dr. Michael quit his job and started over. Over the next year, he changed his view of what is important to him and how he thinks, speaks, and acts. He committed himself to create a meaningful and people-centered life and founded Strategy-Lab™.His inner drive is to coachsult people who embrace change and want to find their ideas and create their big thing: building purpose-driven and sustainable personal business models worldwide. His goal was to become a tribe of a million thought leaders and doers to develop their agility and growth mindset and shape the future of today.He speaks worldwide, is German, and lives in Cannes, London, and Nottuln. He started as an economist, became Dr. on Chaos Theory, Innovation Facilitator, member of the Forbes Coaches Council, Thought Leader for Business Model Innovation & Agility, Author and Edutainer on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Youtube. Music, books, food, sports, exploring new places, constant learning and self-improvement, and getting things done make him happy.Connect with Dr. Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strategy-lab/About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show
Do you have lots of ideas and insights from your rich experience but not sure what to do with them? A lot of people want to become a thought leader but struggle with imposter syndrome.Listen to our guest, Verity Craft, as she sheds some light on what thought-leadership is all about and what it takes to be the one.We talk about:How ideas lead to thought leadership?What is the difference between a thought leader with an idea and the others?Why do people not take action on their ideas?Top 3 qualities/habits one must embrace to transform their ideas into thought-leadershipThe ROI question, what is in it for you?Verity is an entrepreneur, writer, consultant, speaker, and musical theatre nerd. She is based in Auckland, New Zealand, and specializes in transforming ideas into thought leadership. Her career has seen her work with hundreds of businesses, brands, and champions of industry who also believe in better – developing and leveraging clients' expertise and ideas into exceptional content that positions them as authorities in their industries. Together with founder Christina Wedgwood, she's built content agency Intelligent Ink into the foremost experts on communicating thought leadership in New Zealand.Connect with Verity on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verity-craft/About the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
This episode is a quick introduction to the ICT Podcast and an overview of what it is about.In this short episode, I cover:My brief backgroundThe contextThe format and duration of podcastsScheduleHow you can participate and supportAbout the Podcast:ICT Podcast all about innovation, communication, and technology – a few key areas that are super important in today's world. If you want to know what it takes to be a better innovator, better communicator, and leverage technology to make this world a better place, please subscribe. Every week, I bring new perspectives, ideas, tips, and techniques so that you can improve all these aspects of your life.Web: https://www.anandtamboli.comLinkedIn: https://www.anandtamboli.com/linkedinBooks: https://www.anandtamboli.com/amazonMusic By: https://tunestogo.netSupport the show (https://www.anandtamboli.com/author?s=podcast)
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