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Asia's Best Podcast Awardee 2024 in Education category!!We drive conversations that simplify and amplify your life's success. Listed in the Global TOP 2.5%, through The Guiding Voice, we enable Successful leaders to share knowledge and wisdom with the world. We are on a mission to shape the lives and careers of millions across the globe - to make the world a better place to live.The Guiding Voice is a finalist under the Education category in the HT Smartcast Podmasters Awards 2024, Hubhopper Awards 2022 & 2024 .We launch two episodes per week:Transformation Tuesdays: Personality development, Self-help, and Soft skills related topicsTactical Thursdays: Contemporary technology and entr
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- 4 days ago56 min
How Tata Motors Survived India's Biggest Corporate Loss | Ravi Kant | #TGV730
Episode Summary: What if everything we were taught about corporate leadership is outdated? In this insightful conversation on The Guiding Voice, host Naveen Samala sits down with Ravi Kant, former Vice Chairman of Tata Motors and author of Leading From the Back.Ravi Kant shares his lived experiences across five decades—from taking Tata Motors from a historic ₹500 crore loss to a ₹500 crore profit, to orchestrating global acquisitions like Daewoo and Jaguar Land Rover. Discover the actionable 3x3 leadership framework, why trust is the foundation of high-performing teams, and how to lead effectively in the era of AI and Gen Z.Key Takeaways:How trust and purpose turned around struggling giants without changing the workforce.The 3x3 framework: Personal mastery, team building, and exponential thinking.Why command-and-control leadership fails with modern workforces and AI adoption.Practical advice for CEOs, founders, and managers to scale organizations exponentially.Chapters & Timestamps00:00 - The ₹500 Cr Turnaround Story 02:47 - Welcome & Introducing Ravi Kant 04:47 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Leadership & Trust 06:23 - Ravi Kant’s 3 Core Success Mantras 08:08 - Finding Higher Purpose: The LML Turnaround 13:10 - What "Leading From the Back" Truly Means 18:13 - Trust in AI Implementation & Managing Gen Z 21:18 - The 3x3 Leadership Framework Explained 25:17 - Turning Tata Motors into a Global Giant 30:40 - Cultural Empathy in Daewoo & JLR Acquisitions 33:21 - The Power of Stepping Back to Empower Teams 38:03 - The 3 Pillars of Modern Leadership 42:06 - Scaling Mindsets: From Incremental to Exponential Growth 49:00 - Rapid Fire Round 2 52:16 - The #1 Lesson for Future Leaders 54:35 - Trivia: 3 Lesser-Known Facts About Ratan TataGuest LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rklftb/Connect with the host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/Leading from the Back Book link: https://a.co/d/05cbNQHPAlso, Tune into our Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada podcasts here:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVMarathihttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVHindihttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVGujaratihttp://www.youtube.com/@tgvteluguhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVKannadaGrab a copy of Naveen Samala’s latest book, “69 Naked Truths”Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/69NTAMZNFlipkart: https://tinyurl.com/69NTFPKTTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 2 is on AmazonVolume 2:Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryUse the Coupon code: NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discountKindle Edition:http://surl.li/tmmmnAMZ IN: http://surl.li/tmmnbAMZ UK: http://surl.li/tmmnlFOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago37 min
How to Beat ATS & Master Any Job Interview | Christianne meneses Jacobs | #TGV729
Why are so many academically brilliant graduates struggling in the real workplace? In this episode of The Guiding Voice, veteran educator, author, and career readiness expert Christianne Meneses Jacobs reveals the uncomfortable truths schools never taught—and the essential skills needed to transition from college to a thriving career.Discover why your degree alone isn't enough, how to build standout interpersonal communication, simple hacks to beat ATS resume screeners, and how to become an indispensable star employee during your first 90 days.Key Takeaways: • The real reason Gen Z faces a workplace readiness gap • The 7 foundational career readiness keys: from digital responsibility to financial literacy • How to turn job interviews into collaborative consulting conversations • What separates workplace strugglers from top performers • Why time management and proactive initiative outperform raw credentials📌 Connect with Guest & Resources: • Book: Professional Life Skills for Young Adults: Seven Keys to Empowered Career Readiness • Connect with Christianne Meneses Jacobs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianne-meneses-jacobs-m-ed-22599a36b/🔔 Subscribe to The Guiding Voice for more empowering conversations on leadership, careers, and personal growth!#CareerReadiness #GenZ #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #InterviewTips #TheGuidingVoice #ProfessionalDevelopment #FutureOfWorkVideo Chapters & Timestamps00:00 - The Workplace Reality Gap 02:01 - Meet Christianne Meneses Jacobs 04:35 - Rapid Fire Round 106:19 - Guiding Voices & Core Success Mantras 07:38 - Why Academically Brilliant Grads Struggle at Work 09:30 - The 7 Career Readiness Secrets 11:51 - The Uncomfortable Truth About College Degrees 13:10 - Gen Z vs. Employers: What’s Behind the Disconnect? 16:08 - Digital Responsibility & Cleaning Social Profiles 18:08 - The #1 Skill for Long-Term Success: Time Management 20:58 - How to Beat ATS Resume Filters 22:45 - The Winning Interview Mindset: Becoming a Problem Solver 25:26 - What Makes a Workplace Star in the First 90 Days 27:47 - Rapid Fire Round 2 32:11 - Rethinking Education & Financial Literacy 35:03 - Final Insights & Christianne’s Book 36:01 - Career Trivia & Workplace StatisticsConnect with the host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/Also, Tune into our Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada podcasts here:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVMarathihttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVHindihttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVGujaratihttp://www.youtube.com/@tgvteluguhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVKannadaGrab a copy of Naveen Samala’s latest book, “69 Naked Truths”Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/69NTAMZNFlipkart: https://tinyurl.com/69NTFPKTTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 2 is on AmazonVolume 2:Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryUse the Coupon code: NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discountKindle Edition:http://surl.li/tmmmnAMZ IN: http://surl.li/tmmnbAMZ UK: http://surl.li/tmmnlFOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago40 min
6 Cancers Later: The One Lesson My Body Finally Forced Me to Learn | Anette Demattio | #TGV728
Are you a high-performer carrying the weight of the world while quietly burning out? In this powerful episode of The Guiding Voice (TGV), Naveen Samala sits down with Anette Demattio—a six-time cancer survivor, executive coach, and author of "Too Strong for Your Own Good."Anette shares her profound journey of learning that true strength isn't about endurance—it's about awareness. We dive deep into her "Survivor Strong to Soul Strong" framework, helping you recognize the silent shift from healthy resilience to dangerous overdrive. If you've ever said "I can handle it" while your body whispered otherwise, this conversation is for you.Key Takeaways:The "Too Strong" Pattern: Why the strongest people are often the most exhausted.Survival Strong vs. Soul Strong: Decoding the shift toward clarity and alignment.Listening to the Body: How to interpret physical signals before they become a crisis.The 5-Second Boundary: A simple pause that can protect your energy and success.Leading with Soul: Why self-leadership is the foundation of global leadership.#Leadership #Resilience #BurnoutPrevention #AnetteDemattio #TheGuidingVoice #TGV #MentalHealth #SuccessMindset #CancerSurvivor #SelfAwarenessChapters & Timestamps00:00 The "Embarrassing" Truth about Resilience 02:26 Is it Resilience or Overdrive? 04:06 Rapid Fire Round 1: Brain Tickling Words 07:40 Success Mantra: Including Yourself in the Equation 09:00 What Strong People Carry that No One Sees 10:16 Earliest Signs of the "Too Strong" Pattern 12:20 Why Cancer Wasn't the Biggest Challenge 15:12 What the Body is Trying to Say 17:23 When Resilience Becomes Destructive 21:29 Shifting from Survival Strong to Soul Strong 26:16 One Belief Leaders Need to Unlearn Immediately 28:03 Rapid Fire Round 2: The Billboard Message 35:07 First Step to Reconnecting with Yourself 36:15 Final Message: Strength is AwarenessConnect with the host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/Also, Tune into our Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada podcasts here:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVMarathihttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVHindihttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVGujaratihttp://www.youtube.com/@tgvteluguhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVKannadaGrab a copy of Naveen Samala’s latest book, “69 Naked Truths”Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/69NTAMZNFlipkart: https://tinyurl.com/69NTFPKTTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 2 is on AmazonVolume 2:Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryUse the Coupon code: NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discountKindle Edition:http://surl.li/tmmmnAMZ IN: http://surl.li/tmmnbAMZ UK: http://surl.li/tmmnlFOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago46 min
Stop Being an Expert, Start Being Strategic | Cheryl Patel | #TGV727
Is Your Technical Expertise Your Biggest Career Threat?Artificial Intelligence isn't just changing how we work—it’s redefining what it means to lead. For decades, the "technical expert" was king. But as AI becomes capable of generating code and automating complex analysis, a new question emerges: How do you stay valuable when knowledge is free?In this inaugural episode of our "Leading in the AI Economy" series, leadership strategist Sheryl Patel joins Naveen Samala to unpack the critical mindset shift every IT professional needs. We move beyond the "AI vs. Humans" debate to explore why judgment, influence, and strategic thinking are the new "hard skills" of the decade.What You’ll Learn:Why "Strategic Thinking" is the superpower that separates future-ready leaders from the rest.The 5 "Professional Obsolescence" signals you need to watch for.How to pivot from a "Know-it-all" to a "Learn-it-all" mindset.The shift from managing execution to leading transformation with AI.Why your technical credibility is just the entry ticket—not the destination.Subscribe to The Guiding Voice for more insights on leading in the AI age.Video Chapters & Timestamps0:00 - The most important skill as AI evolves 0:50 - Who is more vulnerable: Engineers or IT Leaders? 2:08 - Intro: The biggest threat to your career 3:10 - Meet Cheryl Patel: Leadership Strategist 4:43 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity & Future 6:25 - Cheryl’s Guiding Voice: Values over Mentors 7:40 - The Success Mantra: Curiosity & Contribution 9:30 - The #1 Misconception of IT Leaders 12:00 - Why the Technical Expertise model is breaking 14:10 - Where Human Leadership becomes more valuable 17:00 - Why being a "Better Expert" is a career risk 19:00 - 5 Warning signs you are becoming obsolete 21:20 - How to earn influence in the AI Economy 23:10 - Mindset: The real difference between thriving and struggling 27:30 - Redefining "Value Creation" beyond activity 29:20 - Top 5 Skills for the AI Era 32:00 - How to talk to your team about the future of work 34:10 - 3 Immediate capabilities to develop today 36:00 - A look at the successful leader in 2035 37:30 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Mindset over Gear 39:00 - One change to make tomorrow morning 41:00 - Closing: Leading in the AI EconomyConnect with the host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/Also, Tune into our Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada podcasts here:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVMarathihttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVHindihttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVGujaratihttp://www.youtube.com/@tgvteluguhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVKannadaGrab a copy of Naveen Samala’s latest book, “69 Naked Truths”Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/69NTAMZNFlipkart: https://tinyurl.com/69NTFPKTTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 2 is on AmazonVolume 2:Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryUse the Coupon code: NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discountKindle Edition:http://surl.li/tmmmnAMZ IN: http://surl.li/tmmnbAMZ UK: http://surl.li/tmmnlFOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 20, 202634 min
douglas partk - Startup for startups
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- Aug 20, 202638 min
Puberty with Taxes?! Perimenopause, Clarity & Career Power Karen Herrera
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- Aug 19, 202639 min
STOP the Overwhelm: 5-Minute Brain Rewiring Hack | Erika Horwitz | #TGV726
Are you living in an era of overwhelm? With mental health challenges projected to be the #1 global health issue by 2030, understanding how to protect your mind is more critical than ever. In this episode, Dr. Erica Horwitz, a globally respected psychologist, joins Navin Samala to discuss the neuroscience of transformation and how you can literally rewire your brain for mental strength.Key Takeaways:The Anxiety-Depression Loop: Understand how constant worrying about the future leads to physiological stress.Breaking the "Auto-Pilot": Learn why we struggle to change even when we know what's good for us.The 5-Senses Tool: A practical, evidence-based strategy to stop overwhelm on the spot.The Power of Awareness: Why awareness must come before discipline in any transformation journey.Chapters & Timestamps: 00:00 - The Global Mental Health Crisis 03:09 - Introduction: Rewiring the Brain for Strength04:54 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Success, and Habits 06:20 - Dr. Erica’s Guiding Voice: The Power of Ethics 07:45 - Top 3 Success Mantras: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway 09:27 - What a Mental Health Crisis Looks Like on the Ground 11:03 - The Most Misunderstood Aspect of Mental Health 12:16 - Why Stress is Common Among Successful People 14:14 - The 2030 Warning: Depressive Disorders 15:46 - A Personal Story of Transformation: Bipolar Disorder 18:13 - What "Rewiring the Brain" Actually Means 19:47 - Is Mindfulness Scientific or Spiritual? 21:38 - The "5-Senses" Tool to Reduce Overwhelm 25:35 - Why Creating New Habits is Hard (The Auto-Pilot) 27:47 - Individual vs. Systemic Responsibility 30:00 - Non-Negotiable Habits: Sleep and Self-Talk 32:10 - Rapid Fire Round 2: A Billboard for Humanity 33:56 - The Most Important Idea to Remember 37:25 - Trivia: The Industrial Roots of Modern AnxietyConnect with The Guiding Voice: If you found this episode helpful, please share it with three friends! #MentalHealth #Neuroscience #BrainRewiring #TGV #PersonalGrowth #MindfulnessConnect with the host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/Also, Tune into our Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada podcasts here:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVMarathihttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVHindihttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVGujaratihttp://www.youtube.com/@tgvteluguhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVKannadaGrab a copy of Naveen Samala’s latest book, “69 Naked Truths”Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/69NTAMZNFlipkart: https://tinyurl.com/69NTFPKTTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 2 is on AmazonVolume 2:Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryUse the Coupon code: NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discountKindle Edition:http://surl.li/tmmmnAMZ IN: http://surl.li/tmmnbAMZ UK: http://surl.li/tmmnlFOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 13, 202644 min
Healthier at 83 Than 43? (Here’s How) | Ageless David and Rado | #TGV725
What if the strongest version of you isn't behind you, but still ahead?In this special 725th milestone episode, we are joined by 83-year-old fitness expert Dave and bodybuilding champion Rado Pagac. Dave shares his incredible journey of reinventing himself at age 60—trading a career in criminal law for a life of transformation. Today, at 83, he is healthier, stronger, and more fit than he was in his 40s. Together, they reveal the ageless blueprint for resilience, mindset, and longevity.In this episode, you’ll learn:The difference between aging chronologically and biologically.Why "sitting is the new smoking" and how movement saves your mind.How to rebuild your life from scratch, regardless of your past.The #1 exercise everyone should do daily for heart and brain health.How to transition from a "fixed" mindset to a "growth" mindset after 50.Resources:Book: "A Better Me, A Better You" by Dave & RadoChapters & Timestamps00:00 - The Difference Between Aging and Surrendering 02:21 - Milestone Episode 725: Dave & Rado 05:00 - Rapid Fire: 20-Year-Old Energy vs. 80-Year-Old Wisdom 07:35 - The #1 Daily Exercise for Longevity 09:35 - The One Habit That Changed Dave’s Life 12:00 - Finding Your Guiding Voice: Looking Inward 13:00 - Success Mantra: Hard Work & Determination 16:40 - Can You Actually Get Younger? Biological vs. Chronological Age 18:00 - Becoming a Fitness Trainer at Age 60 22:00 - Escaping a Communist Regiment and Chasing Dreams 24:20 - Small Actions to Build Life-Changing Momentum 27:40 - Why Growth Doesn't Stop in Your 70s 31:30 - The Habits Silently Accelerating Your Aging 38:00 - A Message of Hope for the Difficult Seasons 42:05 - Transformation is Always PossibleConnect with the host:https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveensamala/Also, tune in to our Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada podcasts here:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/TGVMarathihttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVHindihttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVGujaratihttp://www.youtube.com/@tgvteluguhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TGVKannadaGrab a copy of Naveen Samala’s latest book, “69 Naked Truths”Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/69NTAMZNFlipkart: https://tinyurl.com/69NTFPKTTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 2 is on AmazonVolume 2:Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryUse the Coupon code: NAVEEN20 on notionpress.com to avail a 20% discountKindle Edition:http://surl.li/tmmmnAMZ IN: http://surl.li/tmmnbAMZ UK: http://surl.li/tmmnlFOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Asia's Best Podcast Awardee 2024 in Education category!!We drive conversations that simplify and amplify your life's success. Listed in the Global TOP 2.5%, through The Guiding Voice, we enable Successful leaders to share knowledge and wisdom with the world. We are on a mission to shape the lives and careers of millions across the globe - to make the world a better place to live.The Guiding Voice is a finalist under the Education category in the HT Smartcast Podmasters Awards 2024, Hubhopper Awards 2022 & 2024 .We launch two episodes per week:Transformation Tuesdays: Personality development, Self-help, and Soft skills related topicsTactical Thursdays: Contemporary technology and entr
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