Stars of Learning Podcast

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Stars of Learning, features interviews from eminent industry leaders, management experts, entrepreneurs, educator and many more who has vast experience and in-depth knowledge on the L&D topic. The host, Jyothi G discuss challenges, solutions, latest trends, tools & technology, leadership and their journey in the learning. Mission of Podcast - Engage, Enlighten & Empower, the L&D fraternity to grow and fast track the learning phase and not reinvent the wheel. Sign up @ www.prajvitaknowledge.com

Episodes

Saturday Jun 12, 2021

Ep 48: Decode the Magic of Storytelling with Nidhi Mahesh from We-Storytellers

Saturday Jun 12, 2021

Stories are how we learn best & the most successful businesses will consistently deliver high touch to customers with one of our oldest traits and that’s the telling of a story and that’s how powerful the storytelling is.

Nidhi Mahesh - a STORYTELLER, BY PASSION AND PROFESSION and Founder of We-Storytellers & she has been a storyteller all her life. The passion transitioned into entrepreneurship. With almost two decades in the business of storytelling, she equips leaders across businesses to define, design and execute amazing campaigns and craft engaging stories to awe their audience. Her mission is to build and nurture a new breed of business storytellers. She is been working in Media, IT, marketing industry and Her expertise are in Business Storytelling, & that’s not all…..recently her company we-storytellers has been one of the top 25 to win the prestigious India Content Leadership League Award, 2020.

Few questions I ask Nidhi Mahesh on the magic of storytelling is as follows: Time Stamps: 1:28s to 58:35m

Introduction 3:04m
WHY storytelling and what is the science of storytelling? 4:58m
What are the techniques of storytelling? 10:04m
What I feel Integrity in the story also matters, what is your thoughts? 13:45m
How to build and deliver engaging stories for specific business scenarios and drive intended action? 17:43m
Does it look like a sales pitch? 24:25m
Are there any types of stories to which we should be mindful of? 25:35m
Is there any framework or template you would recommend for us to follow? 29:23m
What should one focus or practice while storytelling? 31:53m
How to Weave a story to make impactful presentations through visualization & storytelling? 35:57m
How do we discover stories from real life? 40:53m
Is there any strategy on how do we build that curiosity, characters, suspense effectively in a business context? 43:32m
What was your learning as a storyteller? 48:43m
What are the challenges in storytelling? 50:53m
Is there anything else you would like to add, that will be of value to my listeners? 54:30m

Connect with Nidhi Mahesh @

Email – nidhi@we-storytellers.com or social@we-storytellers.in
Website - https://we-storytellers.in/
LinkedIn

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Sunday May 30, 2021

Ep 47:Season 3 Launch!! How I arrived at it?

Sunday May 30, 2021

Yes, we can get great ideas by being `Inside the Box’ too…. Season 3 Launch!! How I arrived at it?

Huge gratitude to you😊 & 50+ country, 5k+ listeners, YouTube channel with 7k views, 46 episodes & this year I have started Gnana Sutra podcast in the Kannada Language… crossed 500 + listeners & proud to say that I have pivoted more than what I aspired for....

This year strategy - Learn Apply Share Contribute

Time Stamps: 07:05m

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Wednesday May 19, 2021

Ep 46: You are the BOSS - Decode your strength to fightback, refocus & take control (solo)

Wednesday May 19, 2021

This is the moment we need to be stronger and that's not only physical even mental guys as each one you are bombarded… facing terrifying & disturbing incidents in your life as well as around you. There are many such experiences resonating with you in these dark times right? My only question to you……. How are you coping?

I don't want your brain frozen in looking at all these negativities around but get smarter by reasoning and analyzing how you can bring value to your life and to the people around you.
You are the BOSS #FightBack #ReFocus #TakeControl & do the things that give comfort and keep your spirits up… to be a better you. Let us not blame anyone, do what is possible. challenge yourself to bring happiness and lift the covid gloom in all possible ways & most important have patience for this pandemic to end 😊

Time Stamps: 15:19m

Read more at http://bit.ly/ep46youtheboss

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Thursday Apr 08, 2021

Ep 45: The Law of Wasted Efforts : Failure is a stepping stone to success (solo)

Thursday Apr 08, 2021

What do you think when failure happens to you? Do you believe failure is a stepping stone to success? Do you agree that *Failures Cannot be Permanent*? Learning from failures is probably the best way to broaden our perspective as that is universal law and the concept is known as "The law of wasted efforts”

I'm sharing my insight on the principles that govern everyone & everything in the universe

Time Stamps: 20:08m

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Leaders – Steve Jobs, Thomas Alva Edison, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Amitabh Bachchan, Albert Einstein, Henry Ford, Walt Disney, Ratan Tata, Dhirubhai Ambani, Narayan Murthy

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Wednesday Mar 31, 2021

Ep 44: NEERSPIRES – Churning Women Capability into Action

Wednesday Mar 31, 2021

Neeraja Ganesh – Passionate to bring about a positive mindset shift among women and students with every interaction. Working as a Consultant - Quinnergy Leadership Academy + mentor at Jobs for Her & Aspire for her with 25 years of experience in the Information Technology industry managing large teams, delivery of IT projects, Operational excellence, and customer delight for large banking captives

Few questions I ask Neeraja Ganesh – Her wisdom and her insights on churning women's capability into action are as follows: Time Stamps: 01:23s to 01:00hr

How do we turn women’s aspirations into action’ as you have been a mentor for so many years?
In the glamour world where lifestyle has taken a precede over life, what is your views to young women in the world?
The next-generation workforce is required to be a “T”. Can you share some insight with my viewers to build that capability?
Your advice on the mindset of people & especially women at times miss out or they don’t create opportunities to get better & how do we treat every interaction as an opportunity?
Women always go thru this conflict between her career and family and especially when she gets into the motherhood & what has been your journey for the women in the world?
“Being yourself; is the biggest challenge & what’s your suggestion for the woman to manage and being herself?
Women re-entering the workforce after a career break would have built a huge wall for themselves to take the leap. Are there any tips for women?
What is your strategy in networking as I see you fitting in heterogeneous industries?
Leadership lessons are important and what are one or two actionable insights you want to share with my audience?
Is there anything else you would like to add, that will be of value to my listeners?
What is Quinnergy Leadership Academy Pvt Ltd is all about?
How do you see Learning trends in 2021?

"Powerful question" to my guest to unveil for my listeners. to engage, enlighten and empower (& that’s the mission of my podcast too) Timestamp at 01h:02m to 01h:12m

According to you, what is the “STAR” moment?
What “inspires you” to do everything that you do?
If you owned the company, what’s one thing you would do differently in learning?
What are the three most important things you would like to accomplish right now?
What are your strengths?
What are the characteristics of the best boss role models or mentors/coach you ever had? What made that person great?
Are there any tools that you use on a daily basis to be a better you?
Is there any habit you are practicing which has made you successful in whatever you do?
Your advice to people who are new and want to accelerate their career?

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Connect with Neeraja Ganesh @

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Friday Mar 12, 2021

Ep 43: The Secrets of Power Talk with Archana Rao CEO

Friday Mar 12, 2021

Power Talk With Archanna – the FOUNDER & CEO, Award-winning CEO on a mission to add value to her networkCorporate Positioner│PR & Communications with 20 years of experience in diverse industry who is also women entrepreneur of the year 2020, Outstanding professional achievement & contribution in nation-building 2020

Few questions I ask Archanna Gaarg – on The secrets of Power Talk and in specific to women are as follows: Time Stamps: 50s to 54:00m

1. You host `Power Talk’, so can you share Why Power Talk is important?

2. How to engage in asking the right questions & be smart in having such dialogue?

3. How to deal with women who are more likely to downplay their certainty which women face most often?

4. How to work on our women's side of emotions & balance the act?

5. Why Brand Building & Positioning is important?

6. What are your insights on the Power of Networking?

7. How to balance their career & personal life?

8. How to REWRITE our story & what is your strategy?

9. How can my listeners contribute to the Power Talk E-magazine?

10. You say "Life is not a circle...it's an eight" Why?

11. How to knock the fear of men as a threat in our career?

12. How to handle disagreements and move ON?

13. Is there anything else you would like to add, that will be of value to my listeners?

14. How do you see Learning trends in 2021?

"Powerful question" to my guest to unveil for my listeners. to engage, enlighten and empower (& that’s the mission of my podcast too) Timestamp at 54:55mts to 1:13hr

According to you, what is the “STAR” moment?
What “inspires you” to do everything that you do?
If you owned the company, what’s one thing you would do differently in learning?
What are the three most important things you would like to accomplish right now?
What are your strengths?
What are the characteristics of the best boss role models or mentors/coach you ever had? What made that person great?
Are there any tools that you use on a daily basis to be a better you?
Is there any habit you are practicing which has made you successful in whatever you do?
Your advice to people who are new and want to accelerate their career?

Connect with Archanna Gaarg @

Phone: +91 9902669104
Company
LinkedIn

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Friday Jan 29, 2021

Ep 42: Design your Life with Goal Setting (Solo)

Friday Jan 29, 2021

Do you have a written instrument that designs your life that drives self-commitment, actionable steps, and focused to achieve what you want to do in your life for growth and success? Mark Twain says "Without dreams and goals there is no living, only merely existing", and that is not why we are here. Our existence should have meaning & purpose.

I'm sharing my insight on

Why Goal Setting is important,
Balancing Wheel of Life and
SMART goals framework

Time Stamps: 20:02m

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Movie - The Bucket List
Google Website – #Goals #Goalsetting #SMARTgoals #goalsframework
Authors: #MarkTwain #MahatmaGandhi, #TonyRobbins

Read more at http://bit.ly/designwheeloflife

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Saturday Jan 02, 2021

Ep 41: The Right Way to Boost Your CONFIDENCE – 10 easy steps (solo)

Saturday Jan 02, 2021

Welcome 2021 with great hopes in building confidence 😉 as Tony Robbins says Being confident is nothing more than a belief in yourself. It’s the feeling of certainty that you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to. Confidence comes from within, and you can find ways of being more confident at any time. Here is some insight into each letter of this word CONFIDENCE and that’s my little secret which has worked well for me 😉

Wishing you and your family a very happy, blessed & successful new year 2021.

Time Stamps: 13:36m

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Book: How to transform your life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Website: https://kadampa.org/
Authors: Tony Robbins

Read more at http://bit.ly/ep41confidence

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Tuesday Dec 22, 2020

Ep 40:Transition to a Digital Ethos: Essential gadgets and gear for productivity (solo)

Tuesday Dec 22, 2020

Unlock your digital need like a pro and I'm sure you would have tried few of them in the year 2020 And I'm going to help you to discover few of the gadgets which have helped me to be productive and convenient and I'm confident by spending a little on your digital essentials before the New year will keep you trendy to impact your growth and build a smarter you in 2021.

It’s hard not to love these gadgets which are useful and some of them are downright ingenious & these are critical must-haves to prepare for (or invest in) in 2021.

Time Stamps: 12:36m

Read more at http://bit.ly/ep40digitalethos

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Friday Dec 11, 2020

Ep 39: Mind your Mental Health with Dr Padmakshi Lokesh

Friday Dec 11, 2020

Dr. Padmakshi Lokesh – Clinical psychologist, Motivational Speaker, behavioral management Specialist, Life coach, Secretary - Sejal New Life Foundation - An NGO which works for Mental Health, CEO & founder of multiple companies with a distinctive contribution to the society, core speaker on various TV channels and radio programs as a subject matter expert. Her extraordinary attention always at women empowerment and Education while nurturing young girls for health, Education, and confidence-building. Her distinguished Awards are APJ Abdul kalam awardee from Government of India, Ministry of HRD, Nadaprabhu Kempe Gowda awardee and many women achiever outstanding award for creating a better world for all by women Economic Forum + with multiple national & International award winner

Few questions I ask Dr. Padmakshi Lokesh – on Mental Health & wellbeing is as follows: Time Stamps: 1:19 m to 1:04hr

What is Mental Health? 8:42m
Why it is important? 12:32m
What are mental health problems & effect on a normal life? 16:48m
How does one recognize a mental health problem? 20:23m
What is Core Cognition & explain its importance? 23:22m
Do we need to maintain a mind-body connection? 29:55m
What is a healthy mind? 31:41m
Are there any techniques to improve our mental wellbeing? 34:20m
What are your suggestions on improving our mental wellbeing? 38:0 5m
How do we untie this mental block…on our thoughts & beliefs? 39:49m
We get some kind of an indication of people around us are disturbed, what should one do? 43:25m
How do we support a person with ongoing mental health problems? 46:16m
So what are some of the work-related risk factors which employees face? 53:06m
what are your views on how to make the workplace better by supporting mental well being? 57:18m
Every HR professional today is faced with the question - “how do I ensure my employees are equally productive and engaged even in these challenging times?” What are your suggestions in creating a healthy workplace? 59:20m
Is there anything else you would like to add, that will be of value to my listeners? 1:01hr
How do you see Learning trends in 2020? 1:03hr

"Powerful question" to my guest to unveil for my listeners. to engage, enlighten and empower (& that’s the mission of my podcast too) Timestamp at 1:04hr to 1:15hr

According to you, what is the “STAR” moment?
What “inspires you” to do everything that you do?
If you owned the company, what’s one thing you would do differently in learning?
What are the three most important things you would like to accomplish right now?
What are your strengths?
What’s the best book you’ve read this year? or anytime you recommend for my listeners?
What are the characteristics of the best boss role models or mentors/coaches you ever had? What made that person great?
Are there any tools that you use on a daily basis to be a better you?
Is there any habit you are practicing which has made you successful in whatever you do?
Your advice to people who are new and want to accelerate their career?

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Bhagavad-Gita

Connect with Dr. Padmakshi @

Phone: +91 9986000166
Instagram
Facebook
LinkedIn

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