The Payal Nanjiani Leadership Podcast

Claire Cavalieri | Founder of Ageless AgingThe Ageless Aging Wellness coach, Claire Cavalieri, works with individuals who desire to keep their body young, their mind sharp and flourish as they age. Claire offers her health, fitness, and nutrition expertise to those people committed to the health and well-being of their future selves. Claire's popular Breakthrough Wellness program imparts empowered science-based positive mindset beliefs that can influence one's future health and longevity results. Another of the top principles presented is how choices made today directly impact one's health and well-being in the years to come.​Certified in Wellness from Harvard Medical School, Claire is a prime example of avoiding disease, staying fit, and living her healthy years vibrantly. But she wasn't always this way.​Armed with a BA from Michigan State University, Claire brings both a strategic mindset and a holistic approach to her coaching practice, guiding clients to make informed, sustainable choices for their future health. Whether it's through tailored fitness routines, nutrition counseling, or mindset shifts, her focus is on helping people embrace their full potential at every stage of life.Claire Cavalieri's authority in the fields of health, fitness, and nutrition has propelled her to be one of a few Wellness coaches in the nation specializing in slowing down aging and lengthening life expectancy.​Some of Claire's favorite things are: Italy, photography, the color orange, and creating floral arrangements.

 Angeline Constantinou | Founder of Let's Break the Silence She is a passionate advocate for domestic abuse survivors. Through her own journey of breaking free from an abusive marriage, Angeline has transformed her pain into purpose, helping women heal, reclaim their power, and step boldly into the life they were meant to live.Angeline's story is one of resilience, faith, and empowerment. She has shared her story on platforms such as Inspired News Radio, Women 4 Women Radio Network, and The Pink Panther Podcast. Her mission is to equip women with the tools to heal, rebuild, and embrace their full potential. 

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

Dr.Sunil Duggal | Independent Director, Godawari Power and Ispat Ltd (GPIL)                                Independent Director,Singer India Limited                                Global Senior AdvisorGlobal Senior Advisor,dss+INTRODUCTION :Dr.Sunil Duggal is a  seasoned leader with a proven track record of success in the mining,metal and cement sector with over 40 years of global experience .He has honed leadership skills specializing in leading high performance teams and driving efficiency and productivity ,Ability to navigate through challenging times ,evaluate risks,drive innovative solutions has been instrumental in his success.

Amitesh Rao | CEO, Leo Burnett,South AsiaAmitesh is a  business leader and marketing professional with 24 years' experience and a firm belief that winning strategies in today's markets are predicated on stretching the boundaries of orthodox marketing and strategic thinking. Tell us about your career journey: An alumnus of IIM Bangalore, What are some of the things you've learned through your career transitionsYou believe that the mind is younger than the body- lets talk more on this.What are some of the stereotypes you've heard on your way to success?How can one overcome these stereotypes in a world of constant information?What would be your 1 big advice to people who want to grow in their career

Chitra Nayak | Independent Board Member (Infosys, VIMO, UrbanFootprint),BCG Executive Advisor, 2023 NACD Directorship 100 HonoreeINTRODUCTION :Ms.Chitra is a board member at public companies Infosys (INFY) in digital services, formerly Invitae (NVTA) in life-sciences, ForwardAir (FWRD) in transportation, Lifeworks (LWRK) in tech-enabled HR services. Also board member at private companies GetInsured/VIMO in AI-enabled health insurance SaaS, UrbanFootprint, a sustainability insights platform, and formerly Intercom, an AI messaging platform. Advise startups on Go-To-Market and scaling initiatives for technology companies & those looking for digital transformation. Senior executive with a proven track record in leading transformational change and global business growth. Experienced general manager with expertise in Go-To-Market strategies, including operations, new business/product launches, sales, marketing, and strategy for both industry leaders and startups. Board and advisory experience in SaaS, life sciences, fintech, and proptech.Extensive experience in both Enterprise and SMB SaaS. Results-oriented executive with proven strategic and problem solving skills and exceptional team-building record. Demonstrated leadership in change management and innovation. Specialties: General management, P&L management, sales & sales development, new product launch, product management, operational effectiveness, strategy, marketing, and customer service

Sanchayan Paul | Chief Human Resources Officer - Network18INTRODUCTION :Sanchayan is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at Network18 Media & Investments Limited.He is a veteran HR professional with more than 25 years of experience. He brings a rare blend of experiences of someone who has traversed many industries and roles.Prior to joining Network18, he was CHRO at Modenik Lifestyle, an Advent International PE- owned enterprise. There he lead the merger & integration of two of the portfolio companies and the subsequent cultural transformation. Besides Human Resources, he was also responsible for Administration, CSR, Corporate Communication &  PR.  Before that, he had a stab at entrepreneurship, founding KaryaMitr, a tech-enabled job-search and skilling platform for the blue-collar workforce. His experiences at Reliance Industries, Reuters South Asia, Eicher Consulting Services and Vodafone India, enables him to advise & partner with business leaders through phases of starting-up, exponential growth, complex integrations & turnarounds. He is passionate about building employer brands, driving organizational effectiveness, and crafting a value-based, performance-driven culture.A post-graduate in management from XLRI - Jamshedpur, Sanchayan graduated from Hindu College, Delhi University. He has also completed his Digital Business Leadership Programme from Cornell University. 

NAME :Mr.Scott RameyScott Ramey | Founder , The Scott Ramey GroupINTRODUCTION :Scott Ramey, Former Fortune 500 C-Suite Executive with more than $100 Billion of Successful Sales experience and Founder of The Ramey Group, is a seasoned leader, speaker and mentor with over three decades of experience in corporate America. Having served as Executive Vice President of Workplace Solutions at Transamerica, Senior Vice President at Nationwide and EVP Corebridge Financial, Scott has raised hundreds of billions of dollars and led large-scale teams of up to 1,200 people, managing $235 billion in assets under administration. His expertise in business development, team building, and leadership has empowered countless individuals and organizations to break through barriers and achieve exceptional results.Scott drives performance and engagement by focusing on his proprietary methodology, teaching his clients how to unlearn everything they've been told about how to sell and instead focusing on the Four pillars of Authentic Sales. Scott attributes his unprecedented sales success to his ability to integrate authenticity, empathy, presence in the moment and clarity into every stage of the sales process. His clients walk away with stronger relationships, higher levels of trust,  increased revenue, enhanced confidence and a renewed sense of purpose. He has received numerous professional accolades such as the Corebridge Catalyst Senior Leadership Award and is a proud member of the National Speakers Association.

NAME :Mr.Raju AnthonyRaju Anthony | Chief Operating Officer, Abrao Group INTRODUCTION :Mr. Raju Anthony is a distinguished leader with over 20 years of experience in the shipping and logistics industry, renowned for his commitment to operational excellence and transformative leadership. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer of the Abrao Group, he plays a pivotal role in driving strategic growth, operational integration, and innovation across the organization. Mr. Anthony's vision for excellence is complemented by his proficiency in logistics and supply chain management, customer excellence, and Scrum methodologies. His results-driven approach and dedication to fostering collaboration have positioned him as a transformative force in the shipping industry. A dynamic professional with a deep understanding of global logistics, Mr. Anthony's contributions to the field are a testament to his leadership acumen, strategic foresight, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Naren Narayana| Former CEO & MD of Rakuten Symphony India  Founder and Director at Thellion VenturesINTRODUCTION :Naren is the founder and director at Thellion Ventures that specializes in incubating and accelerating innovative start ups. Previously Naren was the CEO & MD of Rakuten Symphony India responsible for building state-of-the-art telco products that is revolutionizing the way we connect. Naren has also built & delivered products and services in the areas of FinTech,E-Commerce, Media, and Mobile as the COO & SVP at Rakuten India. Naren has been an engineer most of his career – Distinguished Engineer at Nokia Siemens & Senior Software Engineer at OpenPeak being his favorite engineering roles.With over 25+ years of industry experience spanning across multiple technologies, Naren believes that technology for the well-being of society & people is the future.

Jeff Wenninger | Founder & CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLCJeff Wenninger is a retired LAPD Lieutenant and Founder & CEO of Law Enforcement-consultants, LLC, brings over 33 years of experience to his work in improving police practices and public trust. As a nationally recognized expert in use of force, crowd management, and school safety, Jeff has testified in numerous criminal and civil cases. His distinguished career includes high-profile dignitary protection with the Secret Service, elite LAPD units, and awards such as the LAPD Medal of Valor. Overcoming dyslexia and a speech impediment, Jeff excelled academically and athletically, earning degrees in sociology, psychology, and criminal justice. He remains committed to community service and is currently working on a book proposing actionable solutions for law enforcement.Jeff Wenninger is a nationally recognized expert in law enforcement as a retired Lieutenant with over 33 years of experience primarily with the LAPD. As the Founder & CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC, Jeff draws from his vast experience in the investigation and adjudication of police use of force incidents, crowd management and control, school and campus safety, and the development of police management best practices. His work focuses on aligning police methods with societal expectations and improving public trust by administering comprehensive evaluations and recommendations to police departments, municipalities, and universities aimed at enhancing police training, reducing liability, improving safety, and fostering better community efficacy. Jeff is a recognized court use of force expert with experience testifying in criminal and civil cases as well as administrative hearings.Jeff's contributions to law enforcement have been recognized with prestigious awards, including the LAPD Medal of Valor, Police Star, and Meritorious Unit Citation. His dedication to excellence is also reflected in his athletic achievements, having served as the captain of the LAPD hockey team and winning multiple medals in police sports competitions at national and international levels. Jeff's insights and experiences have informed his forthcoming book, which proposes actionable solutions for improving law enforcement practices.

Bryan May | Director of Marketing and Communications,ALP EnterprisesINTRODUCTION :Bryan May is a highly sought-after Breakthrough Consultant who blends business acumen with spirituality to help individuals break through personal and professional barriers. With a background in real estate, Bryan has sold over 300 homes and facilitated more than $250 million in business transactions, and yet his expertise extends far beyond the world of property.  Drawing from his personal experiences, Bryan now helps others overcome limiting beliefs, self-doubt, and life's inevitable plateaus. His unique style combines coaching with metaphysical practices to assist clients in becoming the most authentic versions of themselves. He specializes in helping everyday individuals unlock extraordinary potential without relying on extreme and unrealistic habits or rigid "alpha bro" mindsets. Instead, Bryan promotes sustainable, realistic change, guiding his clients through mindset transformations, accountability practices, and practical strategies for personal growth.  

MANIKA AWASTHI | Chief People Officer ,Compass Group IndiaINTRODUCTION :Manika Awasthi is a seasoned Human Resources professional with a remarkable career spanningover two decades. Her wealth of experience has traversed various industries and domains, both on a global and local context. Manika has held pivotal leadership roles in HR across diverse businesses, including a prominent stint as the head of HR for a substantial blue-collar enterprise. Her expertise is grounded in recruitment strategies, sourcing methodologies, and retention best practices.Manika is adept advocate for gender diversity and is experienced in Leading Women LeadershipNetworks for a geography with the agenda of driving gender diversity and for ensuring organizations continue to grow and invest in their women workforce.In addition to her HR accomplishments, Manika is deeply passionate about driving the MentalWellbeing agenda within organizations, recognizing the paramount importance of a healthy and supportive workplace environment.Her achievements include Women's Leadership Achievement Award, 2016 from the World Women'sLeadership Congress, as well as the Leadership award for HR at the HR Intellect Conference organized by CE Worldwide.She is an avid reader, a curious explorer of historic cities, and a dedicated practitioner of Buddhism. She seeks to inspire and guide individuals in their quest to transform their life states for the better.

Kappu Jaykumar | CTO/CDO - Giant EagleKappu Jaykumar is a strategic thinker with a sharp focus on execution, leading large-scale global enterprise agile projects, managing distributed teams across the globe. Result-oriented with a global perspective, have defined strategy, product roadmap, operating plans, business architecture and success metrics for global projects. Excel at executive and stakeholder communications including creating and providing multi-tier dashboard of scorecard metrics and YOY budget presentations. A passionate technologist and an expert in service oriented architecture (SOA), cloud technologies and agile product development methodologies.Highly versatile with a good blend of business, product, technical, management and process engineering skills. 

Sanjay Tripathy | Bollywood Movie Director.Sanjay started his career as a science writer with India today group magazine “Computers Today” in 1994. He then shifted to Television medium and produced & directed special news features on science, art and culture for Doordarshn prime time news.He has produced and directed the India's most celebrated science show “Turning Point” for the National TelevisionLater he made a switch over to International Tv channels and created top rated shows for Discovery Channel , National Geographic channel & various other shows for other International channel like Al-Jazira (English), Network 10 Australia etc.He has Produced and directed various docu-drama films for some of the biggest corporate and government agencies of India, Has created many award winning shows for international channels like Discovery National geographic and  BBC Latest movies which Sanjay Tripathy has directed are Mann Bairagi and Club 60.

Dr Satish Ramaiah | Executive Director of Psychiatry Services, Sukoon HealthDr Satish Ramaiah is currently the Executive Director of Psychiatric Services and Centre Head for Bangalore Unit of Sukoon Healthcare. He is a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist and Sleep Disorders Specialist. Dr Satish Ramaiah graduated from Bangalore Medical College, traveled to the UK to complete hisMRCPsych post-graduation in psychiatry and specialist training in various subspecialties of psychiatry with advanced training / expertise in addiction disorders from University of Leeds and sleep disorders from University of Edinburgh. He has a specialist endorsement in Liaison Psychiatry by Royal Collegeof Psychiatrists, UK. He has been the Lead Consultant for Neuropsychiatry Services for the Cambian Group (Largest Private Mental Health Services Provider in the UK) and has consultant experience in NHS Sheffield. He previously co-founded and served as a Medical Director of MAARGA (Unit of PEOPLE TREEHospitals) psychiatry hospital in Bengaluru. He also served as an Executive Director on the Board of TMI Healthcare Pvt Ltd. He has research publications in the field of addiction, learning disabilities and sleep disorders. He has delivered talks at national and international conferences and featured in several national & localprint media and TV discussions on mental health topics. He is a passionate teacher and served as a Honorary Lecturer at The Hull and York Medical School, UK. He has served as member of Executive Committee, Indian Psychiatric Society - Karnataka Chapter and was the organising secretary of statepsychiatry conference in 2019. He has delivered over 300 mental health awareness workshops and seminars in various prestigious institutes and corporates including IIM Bangalore, Centre for BrainResearch - IISc, National Law School of India University (NLSIU), Azim Premji University, Hitachi, Wipro, Toyota, ABB, Amazon, National Public Schools, NAFL, CRPF, Rotary Clubs etc. He has conducted several medical CMEs for mental health professionals. Topic : How your mental health impacts your success

Seema Bangia | EX  Chief People Officer, Board of Director - Aero & Defence, Mahindra Group INTRODUCTION :As CHRO for some large size organizations over the years, Seema has acquired new capabilities in managing strategic initiatives from designing organization behavior, development, culture, ethics, compliances, just to name some. She  successfully aligned the people and business agendas, enabling growth, innovation, and excellence across the sector.She is a human behavior specialist, with a passion for developing and empowering people at all levels.

Dr.Suresh Ramanathan | Dean, Great Lakes Institute of ManagementDr. Suresh is a leading academic expert on consumer emotions and motivations. His research focuses on the role of changing emotions and goals in different domains, such as social consumption of experiences, self-control and impulsive behavior, health-related marketing and sales promotion effectiveness.Suresh's work is highly cited in the academic literature and has also received extensive mention in the popular press, including New York Times, CBS News, Times of India, Los Angeles Times, and Science Daily. He was till recently on the Editorial Review Boards of the Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Consumer Psychology, and Journal of Retailing, and also serves as an ad hoc reviewer for several other journals in marketing. 

Vasant Sanzgiri | Retired Group Head Human Resources, Shapoorji Pallonji Group and Executive Vice President HR , ICICI Prudential asset managementVasant has diverse experience and understanding of businesses and business Leaders, having worked in different industries / sectors in the Human Resources functions for 35 years.He work was shaped by his commitment to help the business grow by enabling people growth and support them in finding their sweet spot for delivering business results. He selectively consults with companies on strategic as well as short-term assignments. He is passionate about the development of professionals (both current Leaders as well as potential Leaders) who he believes can steer the company and consequently our nation to greater heights. 

Anand Kripalu | MD & Global CEO at Blackstone backed EPLFormer MD at Diageo  India and President Asia at CadburyAnand is an Independent Director and Chairperson on the Board of Swiggy. He also serves as an Independent Director and Chairperson on the Board of United Breweries Limited. Earlier, Anand chaired the CII National FMCG Committee and CIABC (Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies), and has been a member of the Managing Committee of the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He also served on the board of Marico Ltd for 10 years.Anand was recently honoured with the prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the 8 th edition of the Indian Marketing Awards (IMA) by exchange4media.

Richard Micman | CEO AND FOUNDER, Ventures LLCINTRODUCTION :Richard leverage his 25+ years of senior executive experience in retail and consumer markets to provide strategic and operational advisory services to C-Level and Senior Executives, Boards of Directors, and Investment Groups. He has have successfully delivered transformative changes, significant revenue growth, and profitable outcomes for my clients across various channels and segments. 

Jason Yarusi | Managing Partner,Yarusi Holdings Jason is a Private fund manager of over $245 million dollars of Multifamily real estate. He is an avid ultra runner and workout enthusiast. Hosts The Multifamily Live Podcast and runs 7 Figure Multifamily Mastermind. He Wakes up daily at 4:32 am. And most importantly a father to three amazing kids and a husband.

Kendra James Anderson |  CFO & Owner,The Finance FemmKendra is the CEO of Kendra Nicole™️ & The Finance Femme®,and the creator of Scalable Firms™️ and Peace & Profits™️. She is an experienced Business Finance Professional with a demonstrated history of working in multiple industries.After graduating from Clemson University (Corporate Finance and Accounting), Kendra quickly moved up the corporate ladder while working for corporations such as GE. This work led her to pursue her love for small business strategy by founding The Finance Femme®, an accounting and fractional CFO firm.Kendra also hosts an exclusive 6-month mentor ship/coaching and retreat program called Peace & Profits™️. And her Scalable Firms™️ program where she coaches other accounting and finance professionals on brand and business building.Kendra is a wife, mom, speaker, podcast host, and Texas resident.

Peter Yankov | Group Chief Strategy Officer,Jemena  Managing Director,ZinfraINTRODUCTION :Peter joined Jemena and Zinfra in April 2019 following an established career spanning many decades in leading project management, construction, maintenance and operation of gas and electricity infrastructure assets and major facilities for major businesses.Prior to joining Zinfra, Peter held the role of founder and MD of his own company, along with senior roles of Group Chief Executive Officer of a major Western Australian contractor, and General Manager of WestNet Energy, Alinta Asset Management West - He also has extensive Board experience in defence, utilities, ports, oil and gas contracting and Indigenous corporations Peter holds a Masters of Engineering (Electrical and Mechanical) and a post-graduate Degree in Robotics and Automation. He is a Fellow Member of Engineers Australia.