Method in Madness

Hosted by Sabyasachi Sengupta

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Welcome to Method in Madness. It's a podcast where we will share stories about change, adversities and bouncebacks. Learn from the change-makers how 1. They steer past the crisis 2. How they helped their team members do the same? 3. How a little bit of madness always helps.

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October 21, 2026Episode 8223 min

Episode 82 with Francesco Pedeferri

Meet Francesco Pedeferri , CEO and Co-founder of TŪKA Coffee Roasters , an entrepreneur on a mission to rethink the coffee industry by bringing people, purpose, and business together. From the farmers who grow the beans to the people who enjoy their morning brew, Francesco believes that great coffee should create value for everyone along the journey. In Episode 82 of Method in Madness , we sit down over a cup of coffee to explore his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges of building a purpose-driven business, and how a simple cup of coffee can become a catalyst for meaningful change. Because sometimes, the biggest transformations begin with the smallest things. Like a cup of coffee

September 17, 2026Episode 8135 min

Episode 81 with Serkan Deveci

Today’s guest is Serkan Deveci, a leadership expert, speaker and an author whose career has moved across commercial leadership, corporate strategy and HR and beyond. Drawing on two decades of international experience, as well as his work in neuroscience and organisational psychology, Serkan explores what truly connects people, leadership and performance. He is also a TEDx speaker and the author of the forthcoming book The Great Leadership Disconnect: Why HR and Business Leaders Drift Apart and How to Bring Them Back Together , arriving in October 2026. Today, we’ll talk about career reinvention, storytelling in the digital age, the unique power of the stage—and the moments of madness that can change everything. Serkan, welcome to the show.

August 19, 2026Episode 8020 min

Episode 80 with Debrup Bhattacharya

Today's guest is Debrup Bhattacharya, a multi talented person who loves building communities. He is a senior agile coach at Booking.com and today he will share his mantra, his methods and some of his madness. Please help me welcome Debrup.

July 23, 2026Episode 7923 min

Episode 79 with John Zimmer

I’m incredibly excited to welcome my World Championship mentor to the podcast. John is an internationally renowned keynote speaker, a nine-time European Toastmasters speech champion, creator of the acclaimed Manner of Speaking blog, and someone who has helped thousands of communicators around the world find their voice. More importantly, he was one of the people who helped me navigate the final steps of my journey to becoming the 2025 World Champion of Public Speaking. I can’t wait to share the lessons, stories, and wisdom from the man behind so many great speakers.

June 12, 2026Episode 7818 min

Episode 78 with Erik de Koning

Joining us next is Erik de Koning—a coach, speaker, and someone who’s passionate about helping people overcome fear and step into their full potential. This being Pride Month, it’s the perfect time to welcome Erik, whose new keynote, “Pride Kills Fear at Work,” explores how authenticity and psychological safety can help people and teams thrive.

May 7, 202621 min

Episode 77 with Vikram Das

It’s always inspiring to meet founders who turn deeply technical problems into bold entrepreneurial ventures and today’s guest has done exactly that. Vikram Das is the Co-Founder & CEO of Yasu, a startup helping companies reduce cloud waste and build smarter, more sustainable AI infrastructure. From navigating the highs and lows of startup life to building a company at the forefront of AI and cloud innovation, Vikram brings an honest and refreshing founder perspective to the conversation.”

March 31, 2026Episode 7621 min

Episode 76 with Aaron Beverly

Our next guest is the 2019 World champion of public speaking Aaron Beverly. He is a speaker, tranier and someone who always bring something new every time he speaks. Whether its his style, storytelling or even the speech title, there is something always special about him. And today we will learn about the behind the scence stories, of this creative mind.

February 25, 2026Episode 7521 min

Episode 75 with Verity Price

Today, I’m incredibly excited to welcome Verity Price — the 2021 World Champion of Public Speaking — someone who doesn’t just command the stage, but moves hearts with her authenticity and courage.” Verity helps people find their voice in moments that matter, and I can’t wait for you to experience her wisdom, warmth, and powerful storytelling in this conversation.

January 14, 2026Episode 7418 min

Episode 74 Mas Mahathir Mohamad

Today's guest is Mas Mahathir Mohamad. I had the honor of sharing the world championship stage with him in 2025. He was awarded the 1st runner in the competition. Mas is also the founder of MicFront. He is a fantastic speaker and a very dear friend.

December 17, 2025Episode 7323 min

Episode 73 with Iris Koning

Super excited to welcome Iris Koning to the podcast! With her deep experience in HR, talent and culture, Iris brings a refreshingly human (and practical!) take on how we build great teams and navigate change.Looking forward to a fun and insightful conversation about people, leadership and the future of work.