Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas Uppaluri

In this episode, Shashi delves into the essential qualities for transitioning to a CXO role. He explores the importance of mental toughness and emotional intelligence, discussing how candidates need to demonstrate capability at both operational and board levels. Shashi shares real-life examples and insights, emphasizing that being functionally and operationally strong isn't sufficient. Mental and emotional bandwidth are crucial for handling complex issues and managing diverse teams effectively. Tune in to understand the critical traits required for making it to the CXO level.

In this episode, we explore the challenges women face in balancing career, family, and social expectations, and how setting clear intentions can help manage these trade-offs. We also discuss the importance of building a supportive environment that pushes you to pursue your ambitions confidently. Join me in reflecting on the insights shared by Pooja Sharma Goyal on navigating these dynamics, and how women can break past societal limits to achieve their career goals.

In this episode of Unleashed Conversations, we delve into the evolving leadership needs across various sectors. The discussion continues with experts Pooja Sharma Goyal, Srinivas Rao Mahankali (MSR), Shiv Kumar, and Rishikesha Krishnan, as they share specific interventions and examples to address these needs. MSR emphasizes the importance of mentorship and reflective practices for startups. Rishi highlights the value of hands-on experience and global cultural exposure for grooming leaders. Pooja talks about fostering clarity and passion among young women entrepreneurs, while Shiv underscores the necessity of structured interventions and internal growth in the development sector. Join us as we explore diverse perspectives and strategies for leadership development across startups, corporate, and the social sector. ------- Pooja Sharma Goyal, Co-Founder - Udaiti Foundation ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------- Srinivas Rao Mahankali (MSR), CEO - T-Hub ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------- Rishikesha Krishnan, Director – Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------- Shiv Kumar, Co-Founder - Co-Founder – Catalyst Group of Institutions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------- More about Srini: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://srinivasuppaluri.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Connect with Srini on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/srinivasuppaluri/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Unleashed Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://srinivasuppaluri.com/unleashed-inspiring-leadership-journeys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Unleashed Conversations, we explore the dynamic landscape of leadership across various sectors. We discuss the booming startup ecosystem with Srinivas Rao Mahankali (MSR), the essential role of seasoned and emerging leaders in established businesses with Rishikesha Krishnan, the unique challenges and opportunities facing women entrepreneurs with Pooja Sharma Goyal, and the intricate demands of social sector leadership with Shiv Kumar. Join us as we delve into the specific needs and leadership skills required to drive growth and impact in these diverse fields. ------- Pooja Sharma Goyal, Co-Founder - Udaiti Foundation ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ------- Srinivas Rao Mahankali (MSR), CEO - T-Hub ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ------- Rishikesha Krishnan, Director – Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ------- Shiv Kumar, Co-Founder - Co-Founder – Catalyst Group of Institutions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ------- More about Srini: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://srinivasuppaluri.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Connect with Srini on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/srinivasuppaluri/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Unleashed Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://srinivasuppaluri.com/unleashed-inspiring-leadership-journeys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of Unleashed Insights, we delve into the challenges women face in building a strong professional presence and brand. Rashmi Mohanty, Shalini Pillay, and Pooja Sharma Goyal share their experiences, tips, and lessons learned on navigating constraints, leveraging networking opportunities, and fostering a sense of belonging in male-dominated environments. Discover practical advice on how women can thrive and succeed by building confidence, effective communication, and strategic networking. Unleashed Insights is a new segment based on the larger Unleashed Conversations, bringing to you specific themes and discussion on particular topics that are discussed at length in Unleashed Conversations.

Join me in reflecting on the conversations with Sarika Naik and Pooja Sharma Goyal about the importance of returnship programs and systemic design changes needed to support women's career growth to CXO levels. Hear expert insights on maintaining professional networks and leveraging social media during career breaks to ensure a smooth return to the workforce. Unleashed Insights is a new segment based on the larger Unleashed Conversations, bringing to you specific themes and discussion on particular topics that are discussed at length in Unleashed Conversations.

In this episode of Unleashed Conversations, we delve into the impact of fostering wider interests alongside academic pursuits. Featuring reflections from Debu, Mahender, Saumil, and Rashmi, the discussion covers the influences shaping our career paths, the role of parental and academic pressure, and the benefits of nurturing diverse skills from childhood. Highlighting examples of successful balance and the evolving educational methods, the episode underscores the importance of cultivating a well-rounded personality for both personal satisfaction and professional success. Key ideas discussed in this podcast: The Impact of External Influences on Career Choices Reflections on Personal Growth and Career Paths The Role of Parents and Academic Institutions in Shaping Careers Personal Stories of Pursuing Passions and Balancing Interests The Importance of Discipline and Sacrifice in Developing Skills Innovative Learning Approaches and the Value of Applied Knowledge Encouraging Children to Explore and Discover Their Interests The Journey from External Decisions to Self-Discovery ------ Rashmi Mohanty, Chief Financial Officer – SBI Credit Cards | Ultramarathoner ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------- Debu Mishra, Partner and Head Advisory, MENA – True Search ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------- B. Mahender Reddy, Chief Executive Officer – Saint Mary's Educational Society ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------- Saumil Majmudar, Co-founder, CEO & Managing Director – Sportz Village ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------- More about Srini: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://srinivasuppaluri.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Srini on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/srinivasuppaluri/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Unleashed Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://srinivasuppaluri.com/unleashed-inspiring-leadership-journeys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This episode of Unleashed Conversations discusses the significance of cultivating interests and passions outside of professional life to improve leadership skills and personal growth. Srini shares his journey from aspiring to be a professional cricketer to discovering meditation and golf, illustrating how these pursuits helped manage stress and brought newfound energy to his work. The episode features discussions with guests Rashmi, Debu, and Pankaj on starting new hobbies, balancing them with work, and the positive impacts of continuous learning and experimentation on personal and professional development. The guests advocate for a balanced life through exploring diverse interests beyond the office, illustrating how organizational support and personal efforts can facilitate this journey. The discussion emphasizes the importance of spreading one's life across multiple interests for rejuvenation and a fuller, more satisfying life experience. Key ideas discussed in the podcast: Exploring Interests Beyond Work Personal Journey: From Cricket to Professional Life and Beyond The Importance of Experimentation and Continuous Evolution Embracing New Pursuits: Rashmi's Insights on Trying New Things Organizational Support in Discovering New Talents Balancing Professional Life and Personal Interests Expanding Horizons: The Cosmic Perspective The Imperative of Staying Curious and Diverse ------ Rashmi Mohanty, Chief Financial Officer – SBI Credit Cards | Ultramarathoner ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------- Debu Mishra, Partner and Head Advisory, MENA – True Search ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------- Pankaj Rai, Group Chief Data Analytics Officer – Aditya Birla Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------- More about Srini: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://srinivasuppaluri.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Srini on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/srinivasuppaluri/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Unleashed Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://srinivasuppaluri.com/unleashed-inspiring-leadership-journeys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This episode of 'Unleashed Conversations' delves into the significance of cultivating diverse interests and pursuits beyond professional life for achieving personal and leadership growth. We explore the societal and educational pressures that often narrow our exploration of life and how this impacts our professional journeys, limiting our appreciation for diverse backgrounds and creative problem-solving. Through discussions with industry leaders and experts, including Debu Mishra, Rashmi Mohanty, Pankaj Rai, Mahinder Reddy, and Saumil Majmudar, we underscore the benefits of wider pursuits.These include increased energy, reduced stress, enhanced empathy, and the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams effectively. The episode also touches on how academic institutions and companies are increasingly valuing individuals with multifaceted skills and interests. The narrative is anchored on a case study of a leader who transformed his outlook and effectiveness by broadening his interests, illustrating how embracing diversity in life can enrich professional roles and leadership qualities. ------ Rashmi Mohanty, Chief Financial Officer – SBI Credit Cards | Ultramarathoner ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------- Debu Mishra, Partner and Head Advisory, MENA – True Search ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------- B. Mahender Reddy, Chief Executive Officer – Saint Mary's Educational Society ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------- Pankaj Rai, Group Chief Data Analytics Officer – Aditya Birla Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------- Saumil Majmudar, Co-founder, CEO & Managing Director – Sportz Village ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ------- More about Srini: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://srinivasuppaluri.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Srini on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/srinivasuppaluri/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Unleashed Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://srinivasuppaluri.com/unleashed-inspiring-leadership-journeys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In episode 10 of Unleashed Conversations, we focus on women in leadership, exploring unique challenges and opportunities for women aspiring to CXO positions. Featuring insights from Shalini Pillay, Sarika Naik, Pooja Sharma Goyal, and Rashmi Mohanty, this episode dives into the realities of navigating corporate environments, balancing personal and professional demands, and leveraging strengths such as multitasking and resilience. It's a deep dive into empowering women leaders with strategies for success, networking within constraints, and embracing leadership roles with confidence. Key takeaways: Navigating Corporate Environments Balancing Acts Strength in Diversity Strategic Networking Embracing Leadership with Confidence ------- Shalini Pillay, India Leader - GCCs, KPMG ⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ ------- Sarika Naik, Chief Marketing Officer & Chairperson, Diversity – India, Capgemini ⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ ------- Pooja Sharma Goyal, Founding CEO - Udaiti Foundation ⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ------- Rashmi Mohanty, Chief Financial Officer – SBI Credit Cards | Ultramarathoner ⁠⁠⁠⁠Profile⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ------- More about Srini: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://srinivasuppaluri.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Srini on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/srinivasuppaluri/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join the Unleashed Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://srinivasuppaluri.com/unleashed-inspiring-leadership-journeys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠