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The Myeloma Minutes015 Inside the Transplant: What to Expect from an Autologous Stem Cell TransplantWelcome to The Myeloma Minutes. We've now moved to a fortnightly release schedule, so you can now hear us every-other Thursday.
This episode walks you through every stage of an autologous stem cell transplant for myeloma - from preparation and chemotherapy to recovery and going home.
📌Key Takeaways:
You’ll get high-dose chemotherapy (melphalan) followed by your own stem cells - not someone else’s.
Expect a tough week of diarrhoea, fatigue and infection risk - but recovery does come.
From ice lollies to sweetcorn smells, it’s a challenging but proven path to deeper rem...2025-07-1735 min
The Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariHow to Flourish and Be More Productive By Leading From a Place of Wholeness with Mieke JacobsWhen an organization is trapped in survival mode, it doesn’t just face external pressure. It suffers an internal collapse of energy, creativity, and coherence. Chronic stress becomes the culture, innovation dries up, and people burn out trying to keep the lights on. But just as individuals can heal from trauma, so can organizations, if leaders are willing to shift from constant doing to conscious being. In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Mieke Jacobs explore how energy mastery and systemic intelligence can help leaders break free from the freeze response, reconnect to pur...2025-07-151h 01The Myeloma Minutes014 Stem cells : what they are, mobilisation and collection.Welcome to The Myeloma Minutes. We've now moved to a fortnightly release schedule, so you can now hear us every-other Thursday.
During this episode, Jam & Sally give an in-depth, patient-friendly guide to stem cell mobilisation - the essential step before undergoing an autologous stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma.
📌Key Takeaways:
Stem cells are collected from your blood - not your bone marrow - thanks to clever modern techniques.
Daily injections (GCSF) help ‘mobilise’ these vital parent cells for collection and storage.
Most people collect enough cells for transplant in just one or two...2025-07-0327 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariMoney as Energy: The Mindset Shift That Turns Financial Planning Into a Flourishing Practice with Tom ShepardWe often treat money as the finish line. We chase it, measure ourselves by it, and let it shape our choices. But in doing so, we lose sight of the real question: What are we trading our money for—and is it making us truly flourish?As we live in a world that often celebrates achievement, it's easy to build wealth while unintentionally bankrupting other parts of our lives, such as our time, our energy, and our relationships. In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari sits down with Tom She...2025-07-0149 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariBusiness Is Human: The Leadership Model That Turns Care into Enterprise Value with Niren ChaudharyWe often talk about strategy, technology, and profit as the engines of success. And in times of rapid change and uncertainty, it’s easy to double down on those levers. But what if we’re missing the most important one?In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Niren Chaudhary, former CEO of Panera Brands, joins Ashish Kothari to share a leadership philosophy rooted in something many leaders overlook: love and care for people. Because at the end of the day, companies aren’t machines, they’re human systems. And when we treat peo...2025-06-2455 minThe Myeloma Minutes013 Trojan Horse Therapy for Myeloma: A First for the NHSWelcome to The Myeloma Minutes.
During this episode, Jam & Sally talk about a ground-breaking new combination therapy for multiple myeloma available on the NHS from this week. They highlight how it works, who it’s for, and what patients need to know.
📌Key Takeaways:
A new 'Trojan horse' drug is now approved on the NHS for first relapse myeloma.
Treatment is effective, flexible — and may only be needed every few months.
Watch out for eye side effects — they're common, but usually temporary and manageable.
This podcast is for info...2025-06-2032 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariThe Real Cost of Misinformation on Human Flourishing and Leadership Choices with Alex EdmansWhat if the success stories you believe, the leadership advice you follow, and the wellness rules you swear by are built on shaky evidence—or no evidence at all? Even well-meaning ideas like grit, purpose, and diversity can cause harm when taken at face value. So, we challenge you to think critically before embracing feel-good narratives.In today’s Happiness Squad Podcast episode, Ashish Kothari and Alex Edmans expose the dangers of misinformation in the pursuit of happiness, well-being, and leadership. Alex Edmans is a British economist and Professor of Finance at Londo...2025-06-1757 minThe Myeloma Minutes012 Treatment Without Transplant: What Older Myeloma Patients Need to KnowWelcome to The Myeloma Minutes.
This episode explores the standard treatment for older or transplant-ineligible patients with myeloma, focusing on the DRD regimen, its side effects, and supportive care options.
📌Key points:
The DRD combo (Daratumumab, Lenalidomide, Dexamethasone) can keep myeloma controlled for years—even in older patients.
Steroids are powerful but often reduced or stopped early to improve quality of life.
You may start with a dozen pills—but many are temporary and can be stopped as treatment progresses.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and...2025-06-1132 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariHow to Build and Repair Exceptional Relationships at Work and in Life with Dr. Carole RobinEver walked into a conversation with the best intentions…only to walk out with a broken relationship? The cost of emotional avoidance in the workplace is massive, and invisible. Most people don’t fail at communication because they’re cruel. They fail because they never learned how to do it without causing damage.In today’s Happiness Squad Podcast episode, Ashish Kothari and Dr. Carole Robin, co-author of Connect and co-founder of Leaders in Tech, explore how small changes in how we communicate can lead to big breakthroughs in how we connect and make...2025-06-1054 minThe Myeloma Minutes011 Understanding Induction Therapy for MyelomaWelcome to The Myeloma Minutes.
This episode guides you as a patient or carer through induction therapy for myeloma, focusing on the DVTD regimen, its side effects, supportive treatments, and how to manage them.
💡You'll learn:
How four powerful drugs work together to fight myeloma — and why you don’t need to suffer through side effects.
That neuropathy is reasonably common, but catching it early can prevent long-term damage.
There’s a lot of medication, but most of it won’t last forever — and your team is there to help you th...2025-06-0534 minThe Myeloma Minutes010 The First Steps in Myeloma Care: What to Expect and Why It MattersWelcome to The Myeloma Minutes.
During this episode, Drs Jam and Sally provide a clear and compassionate guide to first-line treatment for multiple myeloma.
💡You'll learn:
About 'induction', 'consolidation' and 'maintenance'—and why they matter.
Why pathways can often be dictated by age/health.
...And that the aim isn’t just survival—it’s living well with myeloma.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for personalised medical guidance regarding your health concerns
ABOUT YOUR...2025-05-2929 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariEnding the Human Suffering in a Tech-Driven World of Work with Richard SheridanSometimes, it feels like work wasn't designed with us, humans, in mind. Human suffering at work is becoming far too common in our tech-driven world of work. It’s burning us out, disconnecting us, and draining our energy. We’ve lost sight of the one thing that truly powers progress: people. But there's a way to break that mean cycle. A better way to redesign work to fuel joy, not exhaustion. In this inspiring Happiness Squad Podcast episode, Ashish Kothari and Rich Sheridan, CEO and Chief Storyteller of Menlo Innovations, talk about how to radically reimagine work to en...2025-05-2755 minThe Myeloma Minutes009 Bone Disease, Bisphosphonates & Myeloma: What You Need to KnowWelcome to The Myeloma Minutes.
This episode explores how bone disease affects people with multiple myeloma and how bisphosphonates like zolendronic acid can help manage pain, prevent fractures, and support treatment.
📌 Three Big Takeaways
Bone disease isn’t inevitable in myeloma—but needs fast action when it strikes!
Zolendronic acid can protect your bones and support myeloma treatment—learn how and when it’s used.
Confused about calcium, kidneys, and dental checks? We break down the practical steps for safer treatment.
This podcast is for informational purposes onl...2025-05-2228 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariBuilding Emotional Intelligence through the Power of Neurocoaching with Dr. Dan DochertyMany leaders today are emotionally dysregulated, and that shows up in the way they lead, communicate, and coach others. If you think emotional intelligence is just a “soft skill,” this one’s your wake-up call.In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari sits down with Dr. Dan Docherty, President of Braintrust and Neurocoach, to expose the hidden cost of emotional dysregulation at work.They discuss how neurocoaching helps turn emotional intelligence from a theory into a repeatable daily practice, why self-regulation is non-negotiable in today’s high-stress environments, and how buil...2025-05-2050 minThe Myeloma Minutes008 Scans and Myeloma : What you need to know, with Dr Shaheel BhuvaWelcome to The Myeloma Minutes.
Dr Shaheel Bhuva, a radiologist (and long term colleague of Jam) joins Drs Jam and Sally to demystify scans in myeloma—explaining what they show, when they're used, and he'll dispel some myths around harmful amounts of radiation!
3 Key Teakaways:
Not all bone damage shows up on X-rays—some scans reveal disease before symptoms begin.
MRI and PET-CT scans can detect myeloma earlier and help track how well treatment is working.
If you’ve ever wondered why you need another scan, this episode will make it all cl...2025-05-1544 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariHow to be a 10X More Productive Leader using the SHARP framework with Angus RidgwayOur workplaces are full of smart, capable people who are stuck in survival mode. They’re overwhelmed, constantly busy, and unsure how to sustain high performance. Meanwhile, organizations continue to default to control-based leadership, even though it's no longer effective in a fast-changing, “loosely coupled” world.Does this mean consistently driving high performance while maintaining personal well-being is impossible today? Not when you have the right tools.In this Happiness Squad Podcast episode, Ashish Kothari sits down with Angus Ridgway, former McKinsey partner & co-founder of Potentialife, to unpack the SHARP framework: a resear...2025-05-131h 08The Myeloma Minutes007 Smouldering Myeloma : Risks and monitoring - A Patient's guideWelcome to The Myeloma Minutes.
During this episode Jam and Sally deep dive into Smouldering Myeloma—explaining what it is, how it’s monitored, the emotional toll of uncertainty, and what patients and carers can expect from evolving research and care approaches. Conversation points include:
Smouldering myeloma is a precancerous condition and it needs careful monitoring to catch changes early.
Understanding your risk level helps guide decisions about early treatment or active observation.
Living with the 'watch and wait' phase can be emotionally tough—support and information are essential.
This...2025-05-0836 minThe Myeloma Minutes006 Steroids for Myeloma : Katy's Patient Story of Strength and Side EffectsWelcome to The Myeloma Minutes.
During this chat with Jam and Sally you'll hear a candid patient perspective on coping with a myeloma diagnosis and the emotional, physical, and practical realities of steroid treatment.
Hit ▶️ and you will learn:
That “Dexy's Midnight Runners” isn't just a band—it's a nickname for the steroids that turned myeloma treatment into a rollercoaster.
About Katy's unexpected side effects: From insomnia to "gerbil-face" —and how her family adapted.
Real talk on what to say (and not say) to someone with cancer—and how homemade soup c...2025-05-0125 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariPart 1: How to Lead Better Through Positive Communication with Julien Mirivel Part 1Too often, leaders think their biggest job is solving problems and driving results. But in the process, they unintentionally become task machines: skipping the “hello,” missing the human moments, and delivering feedback like checklists. That’s a sure way to build a culture where people feel unseen, unappreciated, and disconnected.In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Dr. Julien Mirivel explore a new model of communication with small, intentional practices that help leaders strengthen relationships, elevate performance, and bring more humanity into the way work gets done.Dr. Julien C. Mirivel is a p...2025-04-2950 minThe Myeloma Minutes005 Taking Part in Research: Clinical Trials for Myeloma ExplainedWelcome to The Myeloma Minutes.
In this episode Jam & Sally explore the role, process, benefits, and realities of clinical trials in myeloma care—what they are, how they work, and what patients and carers need to know.
Clinical trials offer access to cutting-edge treatments not yet widely available.
Taking part is always your choice—fully informed, and never pressured.
You’re not a guinea pig—trials are strictly regulated to keep you safe.
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified...2025-04-2439 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariBuilding More Human-Centered Leaders in the AI Era with Rasmus HougaardIt's no secret that artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of work. But one question looms large: will AI strip us of our humanity—or help us become more of who we’re meant to be? As technology accelerates, it's easy to fear that empathy, connection, and self-awareness will fall behind. But what if the secret to thriving in the age of AI is not rejecting it—but learning how to pair it with something deeply human?In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Rasmus Hougaard, Managing Partner of Potential Project and best-selling author...2025-04-2254 minThe Myeloma Minutes004 Steroids for Myeloma : The good, the bad and the uglyWelcome to The Myeloma Minutes.
In this episode Jam & Sally explore the role of steroids in myeloma.
A cornerstone of myeloma therapy for decades, these powerful drugs have impacted every patient treated for myeloma.
They talk about their benefits, common side effects, and whether newer treatments could reduce the need for them in the future.
You'll hear about the following:
The important role of steroids as a treatment for myeloma. (the good !)
The side effects (The bad , and sometimes the ugly !)
Practical tips for dealing with some of these side e...2025-04-1745 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariHow to Improve Your Brain Health and Stay Sharp as You Age with Dr. Ryan WilliamsonWould you trade your brain health for career wins? You might already be and you're not noticing it. It's in the way you push through the back-to-back meetings, rely on caffeine to stay sharp, and squeeze in rest when you can. Your brain is keeping score of that behavior, and if you keep doing it, your performance, energy, and health will slowly decline—even while you’re “succeeding.”Today’s Happiness Squad Podcast episode is your chance to flip the script. Ashish Kothari sits down with Dr. Ryan Williamson about how you can actively protect your brain, extend you...2025-04-1551 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish Kothari3 Ways Small Businesses Can Survive the $150B Tariff Shock with Ashish KothariWhat do you do when $150 billion in economic pressure is knocking on your door?If you're leading a small or medium-sized business right now, you're not just navigating volatility—you're steering through a full-blown storm. Between plummeting markets, rising tariffs, and a fog of uncertainty, we can no longer afford to keep doing business as usual.In this special episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari, Founder & CEO of Happiness Squad, addresses the urgent challenges facing small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the face of unprecedented economic turbulence—triggered by sharp market downturns and a ne...2025-04-1136 minThe Myeloma Minutes003 Meet Your Myeloma Team: Who’s Who and How They HelpWelcome to The Myeloma Minutes. This is a living library of credible information for patients of multiple myeloma and their caregivers.
During this episode, Drs Jam and Sally talk about the roles of different healthcare professionals involved in a multiple myeloma care team within the NHS, helping patients and carers understand who does what and when.
As patients, we hear of Multidisciplinary Teams and MDT meetings, but today you'll hear how these work in practice and understand how as a patient you get top class VIP treatment throughout your journey. Plus you'll hear more about th...2025-04-1045 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariHow to Negotiate Fearlessly by Being More Human, Not More Perfect with Mori TaheripourSo many of us are negotiating every day: at work, at home, and most importantly, with ourselves—without even realizing it. Yet, when we think of “negotiation,” we often imagine a high-stakes business deal or a zero-sum game where someone wins and someone loses. That mindset is long obsolete. It's been holding us back from better relationships, greater confidence, and even personal happiness. In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Mori Taheripour—renowned negotiation expert, Wharton professor, and author of Bring Yourself—reframe what negotiation really means.Mori Taheripour is a globally re...2025-04-081h 00The Myeloma Minutes002 What is Myeloma? : Patient questions answeredWelcome to The Myeloma Minutes. This is a living library of credible information for patients of multiple myeloma and their caregivers.
Doctors Jam and Sally treat and speak with patients and caregivers daily. During this episode they talk about the most common and biggest questions they are asked, including:
What is Myeloma? Is Multiple Myeloma different?
Where does this type of cancer start?
How could is possibly be best NOT to treat my myeloma?
This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified he...2025-04-0437 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariWhy Growing Your People Is The Ultimate Growth Strategy Your Business Needs To Prioritize Now With Ryan HeckmanIf you want your company to scale, here's one question you need to ask yourself: Are you growing your people as fast as you're growing your revenue? Too many leaders obsess over business expansion but ignore the foundation that makes it possible—PEOPLE. In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Ryan Heckman remind us that when you invest in your people’s growth, your business follows. Ryan reveals the leadership shift that can turn any stagnant company into an unstoppable force.Ryan Heckman is a seasoned private equity investor with o...2025-03-181h 10The Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariHow to Shift from Surviving to Thriving Leadership with Renee Moorefieldkeep up with endless demands. Trying to "just get through the day" instead of truly thriving can impact you far beyond your personal well-being. It cascades down to your teams, organizations, and long-term success. So how do you shift from just surviving to actually thriving? That’s what we dive into in this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish Kothari and Renee Moorefield, CEO of Wisdom Works Group, Inc.Renee Moorefield, PhD, is the CEO of Wisdom Works, a social enterprise she co-founded in 1999 to promote leadership and organizational cultures that empower people to...2025-03-0444 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariRewire & Relaunch: Transforming Your Beliefs and Igniting ChangeEpisode Summary:In this episode, we dive deep into the power of rewiring our minds and relaunching our lives with transformational coaches Hillary DeCesare and Ashish Kothari. We explore how limiting beliefs hold us back, why traditional habits don’t always stick, and how the Belief Blaster tool can help you break free from subconscious patterns. Plus, we introduce the Rewire & Relaunch program—a 40-day journey designed to help you make lasting changes in the four key domains of life: Wealth, Health, Love, and Meaning.What You'll Learn:• How hidden beliefs sabotage success and ha...2025-02-2645 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariHow to Use Creativity as a Leadership Advantage with Will DayMost leaders think of creativity as something exclusive to artists, but it’s actually a skill leaders can learn to master. Just like art, leadership requires taking risks, challenging assumptions, and building what doesn’t exist yet. If you’re ready to stop playing it safe and start making a real impact, it’s time to unleash your creative edge.In this episode of the HAPPINESS SQUAD Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Will Day, Award-winning Abstract Painter-Artist, break down exactly how to turn creativity into your biggest leadership advantage.Will Day is a Boulder-based contemporary artist known fo...2025-02-2558 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariThe Self-Discovery Every Entrepreneur Must Do To Conquer Any Leadership Challenge with Alex RaymondThe world glorifies the grind of entrepreneurship, but nobody talks about the toll it takes on your well-being. Stress, self-doubt, and a constant need to prove yourself can leave even the most driven entrepreneurs feeling stuck. Without addressing the root cause, you risk burnout and a loss of purpose. Self-discovery is the game-changer most entrepreneurs overlook. In this Happiness Squad Podcast episode, Ashish Kothari and Alex Raymond, Founder of AMplify, Board at Kapta, and Host of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast, explore how self-discovery empowers entrepreneurs to face their toughest challenges, find clarity, and sustain long-term success in t...2025-02-181h 00The Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariHow to Make Happiness Accessible with Ashish Kothari, Founder & CEO of Happiness SquadWe live in a world where success often leads to burnout, anxiety, and loneliness instead of fulfillment. Ashish Kothari, Founder and CEO of Happiness Squad, faced this firsthand, realizing that titles and achievements alone weren’t enough. His journey from relentless striving to meaningful happiness led him to uncover truths about well-being that many miss.In our latest episode, Ashish shares how he founded Happiness Squad to help people find purpose, resilience, and true joy in life. Things you will learn in this episode:How burnout, stress, and anxiety have become wid...2025-02-1120 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariHow Grounded Leadership Helps You Lead with Strength and Confidence in Uncertain Times with Jason HansonUncertainty has become the new normal, and as a leader, it can feel like the ground beneath you is constantly shifting. How do you inspire confidence when you're struggling to find it yourself? Without a strong foundation in your leadership, it can be difficult to respond to challenges and your team could feel it too. In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Jason Hanson show you how to change the game with grounded leadership and lead with strength, clarity, and conviction—no matter what comes your way. Jason Hanson is the Dire...2025-02-0446 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariWhy Mental Calmness, Not Toughness, Creates Resilient Leaders with Brent LangLeadership often feels like navigating a high-stakes game where every decision could make or break the outcome. Yet, the best leaders aren’t the ones who power through with toughness alone—they are the ones who master the ability to stay calm under pressure. In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Brent Lang explore how mental calmness helps leaders build resilience, maintain optimism, and inspire teams to thrive under pressure.Brent Lang is an Olympic gold medalist and accomplished business leader. As the former CEO of Vocera Communications and current Chair of th...2025-01-2847 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariWhy Workplace Well-being Should Be A Strategic Priority with Jen FisherLeaders, here’s the wake-up call: More than half of your workforce is burned out. Ignoring it won’t make it go away, and throwing tools like mindfulness apps at the problem won’t fix it either. The solution lies in redesigning how work happens.In this episode of the HAPPINESS SQUAD Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Jen Fisher, Former Human Sustainability Leader and Chief Well-being Officer at Deloitte, uncover why workplace well-being is directly tied to your organization’s success and how you can make it a cornerstone of your strategy.Jen Fisher is a leading...2025-01-0654 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariThriving at Life and Work: The Top Episodes of 2024Sometimes, life and work can feel like a never-ending loop—same routines, same challenges, no real progress. If 2024 felt like a year where things didn’t quite click, you’re not alone. Many of us struggle with finding the right balance between leading effectively, making meaningful changes, and just feeling genuinely happy. But it’s time to change that.In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, we’re taking a fresh look at what it takes to thrive. As 2024 comes to a close, we’re celebrating the standout episodes that resonated with listeners worldwide. This special compilation...2024-12-3145 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariAddressing Holistic Health at Work with Ashish Kothari and Barbara JefferyLet's face it, work can be a pressure cooker sometimes. Aside from the physical toll, it's also about mental stress and feeling isolated, making us less productive and more likely to call in sick. But what if our workplace focused on keeping us healthy in every way? We'd probably feel more motivated, stick around longer, and do better work. In this episode, we feature Barbara Jeffery, a Partner at McKinsey & Company in the London office who leads the People and Organizational Performance practice in the UK, Ireland, and Israel. With over 15 years of experience in various sectors, i...2024-12-1042 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariHow Positive Leaders Use Purpose and Meaning to Create Extraordinary Organizations with Kim Cameron Part 2As pressure in today’s work environments rises, teams are increasingly seeking a sense of purpose and genuine connection. Traditional leadership might keep things on track, but it often misses the core of what truly inspires people to thrive. That’s why now, more than ever, we need positive leadership. In this second part of our two-part episode, Ashish Kothari and Kim Cameron, Professor and Co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship at The University of Michigan, dig deeper into the impact of positive leadership and how small, intentional actions can drive real results by showing people...2024-12-0347 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariHow Positive Leaders Use Purpose and Meaning to Create Extraordinary Organizations with Kim Cameron Part 1Studies show that people naturally thrive when they feel a sense of purpose and positive energy at work. So why not make that same energy a core strategy in leadership? In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Kim Cameron, Professor and Co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship at The University of Michigan, reveal how positive leadership can generate extraordinary organizational outcomes.Kim Cameron is the William Russell Kelly Professor of Management and Organizations at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business and a pioneering scholar in positive organizational scholarship. As...2024-11-2653 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariThe Role of Brain Science in Building Inclusive Teams with Shannon MurphyDid you know? Our brains make instant, unconscious judgments about who’s “safe” or “like us.” This hardwired survival instinct can make it tough to create inclusive workplaces! But the good news is there are crucial steps to overcoming it, and we’ll explore just that in this episode of the HAPPINESS SQUAD Podcast. Ashish Kothari sits down with Shannon Murphy, Co-founder of BrainSkills@Work and Co-Author of the Neuroscience of Inclusion, to dive into brain states, empathy circuits, and ways to build a culture where inclusivity is natural, not forced.Shannon Murphy, M.A...2024-10-2956 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariFinding and Activating Purpose at Work with Ashish KothariAre you tired of waking up every morning, dragging yourself to the office, and counting the hours until you can clock out? If you feel your job is just a series of endless tasks without real meaning, you're not alone. Many professionals find themselves stuck in a cycle of monotony, feeling like they're just going through the motions. But work doesn't have to be this way.In this episode of the HAPPINESS SQUAD Podcast, Ashish Kothari, Founder of HAPPINESS SQUAD, shares how to uncover and activate your purpose to transform your work life into a happier and...2024-09-2440 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariPart 2: Breaking Free from Unhappiness Habits with Ashish KothariUnhappiness habits are guests we'd all rather evict. They can creep into our lives subtly, often masked as normal daily routines. But these seemingly harmless habits can have a profound impact on our overall well-being. It's time to identify the patterns holding you back and replace them with healthier alternatives.In this second part of the HAPPINESS SQUAD Podcast series about unhappiness habits, Ashish Kothari, Founder of HAPPINESS SQUAD, shares three detrimental habits that might be sabotaging your happiness and offers practical solutions to break free from their grip.Things you will learn from this...2024-08-2735 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariPart 1: Breaking Free from Unhappiness Habits with Ashish KothariDespite living in a time of incredible prosperity, record-breaking GDP, and life-saving advancements, many of us feel increasingly stressed, anxious, and dissatisfied. This paradox—abundance alongside unhappiness—is what we’ll tackle in this episode of the HAPPINESS SQUAD Podcast with Ashish Kothari, Founder of HAPPINESS SQUAD.In this episode, we’ll unravel the hidden habits that might be unconsciously chipping away at our well-being. Learn how to identify and break free from these "unhappiness habits" that hold you back from a more fulfilling life.Things you will learn from this episode:• “Unhappiness Habits” that...2024-07-3022 min
The Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariHow to Create a Truly Flourishing Relationship by Ashish KothariRelationships can be tricky because they mix together two people with different backgrounds and habits, and sometimes things get a bit tangled up. It’s like blending two different paint colors without making a mess! Every relationship hits rough patches, but we can turn those bumps in the road into springboards for growing closer. In this episode of the HAPPINESS SQUAD Podcast, Ashish Kothari, Founder of Happiness Squad, discusses how to cultivate positive emotions to deepen our relationships.Things you will learn from this episode:How to generate positive emotionsPractice being a ‘...2024-06-1743 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariBuilding Happy Habits for Long-term JoyEver felt like you're on a never-ending quest for happiness, yet it's always just out of reach? You're not alone. In fact, many of us find ourselves in a relentless cycle of chasing moments of joy, hoping to catch them, only to watch them slip through our fingers. It's exhausting, isn't it?But in this episode of the HAPPINESS SQUAD Podcast, our very own Founder, Ashish Kothari, offers us a fresh perspective. He talks about happiness not as something you chase after, but as something you can cultivate within – like a garden that needs tending. He...2024-02-2728 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariStories of Service: Embracing Healing for a Life of Meaning with Theresa CarpenterLife is a series of building blocks. What is unknown is how those blocks will emerge, and the lessons they will unlock as we journey through life and experience setbacks that may be traumatic. How do you heal and come back from that?In today’s episode, Theresa Carpenter joins Anil and Ashish to talk about her remarkable journey of healing and growth, and how embracing vulnerability has led to personal transformation.Theresa Carpenter is an active duty Navy Commander with 27 years of dedicated service. She has harnessed her passion for storytelling through visual mediums, sh...2023-08-2959 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariFinding Significance in Your Career: The Journey to Meaningful Work with Angie CallenAre you stuck in a job or career that doesn't bring you joy? If that's the case, remember that personal growth thrives outside the comfort zone. In today’s episode, Angie Callen joins Anil and Ashish to shed light on why this happens and what steps you can take to change it.As the Founder and Principal of Career Benders, Inc., Angie helps inspire confident professionals through career coaching, job search guidance, resume writing, and employment-to-entrepreneur transitions. A former engineer, Angie specializes in working with technical professionals, high-level managers, and executives to navigate the challenges of the wo...2023-08-1550 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariEmbrace Mindful LivingAnil Ramjiani continues his series of interviews with Ashish Kothari about his book “Hardwired for Happiness: 9 Proven Practices to Overcome Stress and Live Your Best Life “.Within this series, they explore each of the nine practices described in the book that have the power to change your life for the better. Having covered the first two practices that can help you rewire for happiness, they continue here with Practice 3: Embrace Mindful LivingDo you often find your mind racing or thinking of something (or things) other than what you are doing in the momen...2023-02-0751 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariCultivating Self-AwarenessIn this new episode of the Happiness Squad podcast, Anil Ramjiani starts a series of interviews with Ashish Kothari about his book “Hardwired for Happiness: 9 Proven Practices to Overcome Stress and Live Your Best Life “.In this series, they are going to explore each of the nine practices that can change your life for the better. They will begin with the first practice, and the heart of all of them: cultivating self-awareness.Have you ever said (and felt) “I am angry”, rather than “I feel angry”? Or “I am sad” rather than “I feel sad”, and ever...2023-01-1749 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariBe More Than Do MoreWe all have special moments in our lives. Whether it is our wedding day or an important moment in our career, we all have these big events in our lives that we look forward to. We want these moments to be perfect, so we prepare ourselves thoroughly, we try to plan ahead for everything and make sure we don’t miss anything. Unfortunately, we tend to overcommit and by doing this we actually miss the most important thing: enjoying the whole process. And we end up tired, stressed out, anxious and sometimes even unable to savor...2023-01-1331 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariUnlocking the Power of HappinessThe world we live in seems to be better than ever. In many ways, it is a world of abundance and prosperity. Modern technology keeps us connected and brings us closer than ever before, while the huge progress in medicine ensures our health and well-being. And yet, so many of us struggle with feelings of loneliness, anxiety, depression and stress.Why is that happening? Why, despite many accomplishments in our lives, we don’t feel happy and fulfilled? And what can we do to change this and learn how to combat stress, unlock our full potential and re...2023-01-1037 minThe Happiness Squad Podcast with Ashish KothariWelcome To The Happiness Squad PodcastWelcome to The Happiness Squad, a podcast hosted by Ashish Kothari and Anil Ramjiani that has the goal to help listeners unlock their full potential and integrate the art and science of happiness into their day-to-day lives.Are you one of the 40 to 60% who are struggling and experiencing stress and burnout? Are you someone who's on the frontline working for a nonprofit or for-profit? Are you someone who's an executive leading a team, who may not be able to share feedback with you as a leader, or you aren't able to share your gratitude for them? Are...2023-01-0828 min
Cold Brew Money#120 - STOCKS Smart Money Is Buying NOW!📝 DESCRIPTION: August 2022 13F filings are out and we look at our favourite super investors (investing gurus) to see which stocks they purchased.
The super investors we covered today are:
Intro: 00:00
Warren Buffett: 00:10
Li Lu: 01:41
Bill Ackman: 02:33
Michael Burry: 03:06
Guy Spier: 04:20
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Cold Brew Money#119 - Mohnish Pabrai Free Lunch Portfolio Update (CBM August 2022)Mohnish Pabrai has a free lunch portfolio in which he provides stock updates on an annual basis. We previously did an episode in January on the free lunch portfolio. This is our August 2022 update for the Mohnish Pabrai Free Lunch Portfolio.
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Cold Brew Money#118 - 10 Mental Models BEFORE you INVEST in a Growth Company📝 DESCRIPTION:
Bill Gurley’s Mental Models to filter good growth business. Based on the article “All Revenue is Not Created Equal”: https://abovethecrowd.com/2011/05/24/all-revenue-is-not-created-equal-the-keys-to-the-10x-revenue-club/
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Cold Brew Money#117 - Are We In A Recession? Facebook In Trouble? Portfolio Update!⏱ Timestamps:
Intro: 00:00
Are we in a recession?: 00:20
Recession Indicator: 03:16
Instagram Rant: 05:40
FB Earnings: 07:28
Google Earnings: 12:12
Amazon Earnings: 14:25
Apple Earnings: 15:14
Portfolio Update: 17:20
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2022-08-0219 minCold Brew Money#116 - CBM After Hours - 401K Good or Bad? Nancy Pelosi and Nvidia! The Creator Economy Explained⏱ Timestamps:
We are having a conversation around the following topics
Intro: 00:00
What is CBM After Hours?: 00:15
When To Sell A Stock - Safal Niveshak: 02:43
Nancy Pelosi Buys Nvidia: 07:15
Instagram Launches Subscription Service: 09:12
The Creator Economy: 11:40
401K - Good or Bad?: 16:37
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The Education of a Value Investor by Guy Spier helps you build a value investor mindset which is the most important thing for any investor. We have summarised our favourite key lessons from the book in this video.
⏱ Timestamps:
Who is Guy Spier?: 00:00
Learn from mentors (living or dead): 01:07
Build Your Own Omaha: 02:31
Think Like A Pilot: 04:09
Checklist Manifesto: 05:34
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M...2022-07-1510 min
Cold Brew Money#113 - Is Prosus Still A Buy? | Prosus (PRX.AS, PROSY) Stock AnalysisTrack CBM Portfolio against SPY, Coffee Can, and Mohnish Pabrai Free Lunch Portfolio: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Lu4JEYlbfI-4TnywfQYGVAimBEqMpCPZJZu0-AWF6Q8/edit?usp=sharing
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We go over Prosus's business model, management, valuation, and more.
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Curious to learn more about stock splits and what should you know about them?
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Mohnish Pabrai is one of my favourite super investors. We have done a few videos on Mohnish Pabrai and in this video we want to cover his most famous investing framework called the Dhandho Investor which is based on his book Dhandho Investor.
If you want to be a successful investor, you should be able to watch paint dry on a wall, said Mohnish Pabrai in one of his interviews. We found this intriguing. Today, when most “investors” are buying meme stocks and betting on cryptocurrency, this guy was asking...2022-06-1008 minCold Brew Money#110 - The 2022 Stock Market Crash, Explained (What Can You Do)📝 DESCRIPTION:
A lot of stocks are down- Peloton is down 58%, Paypal is down 56%, Facebook is down 42%, Zoom is down 40%, Amazon is down 32%. We wanted to discuss what’s going on and what are we doing!
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We go over Google's business model, management, valuation, and current news. Find out after the 20% decline of Google ($GOOGL) is it a buy? Should you buy Alphabet at the current fair value?
We run the business through our CBM Toolbox to see if after the 20% decline Google stock is a buy or watch.
Sundar Pichai has done a great job in running Alphabet (Google) over the year and we see good growth in the business.
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📝 DESCRIPTION: We have seen so many dividend and dividend yield strategies which don't make sense. In this video, we want to explain:
1. What are dividends and what is a dividend yield
2. Why does chasing dividend and dividend yield doesn't make sense for most investors
3. When should a company pay out dividends?
4. When should you invest in a stock that pays dividends?
We will be explaining our and Warren Buffett's thought process on dividends. #dividendyield #dividendstrategy #dividendinvesting
2022-04-2905 min
TalkSpaceAn Insight Into Investing w/ Siddharth KothariSiddharth Kothari, Chief Investment Strategist at the Om Kothari Group, discusses investing at a young age, the fulfilling career of finance, dealing with the highs and lows of stocks, the impact of the pandemic on the finance industry, how to enter the finance world to augment your income, and more on episode 3 of TalkSpace with Akshata Kapoor & Khushi Kothari.Stay tuned on the Sunday after next (8th August) for Episode 4!2021-07-2535 minCold Brew Money#24 - Should You do Passive Investing?In this episode we discuss:
Active vs Passive
Why choose passive investing?
So what is an Index fund?
The beauty of the index fund?
Limitation of index fund
About Cold Brew Money:
Cold Brew Money is a podcast about finance, investing, businesses and a lot more. We discuss money because your friends and family don’t.
There is a stigma around the topic of money, people don't want to discuss finance. We believe it's important to not only discuss finance but also master it.
We will be talking about budgeting, scheduling, in...2020-12-1425 minCold Brew Money#23 - Getting Technical with PE, PB, and PS RatiosIn today's episode, we discuss PE, PB, and PS ratios.
- Why do they matter?
- How to calculate?
- What should you compare it to?
About Cold Brew Money:
Cold Brew Money is a podcast about finance, investing, businesses and a lot more. We discuss money because your friends and family don’t.
There is a stigma around the topic of money, people don't want to discuss finance. We believe it's important to not only discuss finance but also master it.
We...2020-12-0729 minCold Brew Money#22 - Let's discuss Credit CardsWe are discussing credit cards in today’s episode.
Do you need a credit card?
Do credit scores matter?
Types of credit cards?
Which card should you pick?
Using budgeting apps to manage credit cards
Credit Card Fees
Resources
I will teach you to be rich by Ramit Sethi (Book)
Nerdwallet.com
Moneysavingsexpert.co.uk
About Cold Brew Money:
Cold Brew Money is a podcast about finance, investing, businesses and a lot more. We discuss money because your friends and family don’t.
Th...2020-11-3032 minCold Brew Money#21- Cryptocurrency: Tying up loose endsAbout Cold Brew Money:
Cold Brew Money is a podcast about finance, investing, businesses, and a lot more. We discuss money because your friends and family don’t.
There is a stigma around the topic of money, people don't want to discuss finance. We believe it's important to not only discuss finance but also master it.
We will be talking about budgeting, scheduling, investing in stocks, bonds, index funds, valuation, and a lot more all while sipping on coffee!
Hosts:
Atit Kothari: https://kothariatit.com/
Tapan Desai: ht...2020-11-2320 minCold Brew Money#20 - Cryptocurrencies! What are they and should you buy it?!About Cold Brew Money:
Cold Brew Money is a podcast about finance, investing, businesses, and a lot more. We discuss money because your friends and family don’t.
There is a stigma around the topic of money, people don't want to discuss finance. We believe it's important to not only discuss finance but also master it.
We will be talking about budgeting, scheduling, investing in stocks, bonds, index funds, valuation, and a lot more all while sipping on coffee!
Today we have with us, Ian Phillips.
Ian Philips is a...2020-11-1645 minCold Brew Money#19 - Should you update your portfolio based on US elections?In this episode we answer this question - should you update your investment portfolio based on the US elections?
Resources:
https://www.thebalance.com/presidential-elections-and-stock-market-returns-2388526
https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/2020/07/23/historical-stock-market-returns-under-every-us-president/?sh=586c50faaf4d
https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/stock-market-impact-president-election-congressional-makeup-democrats-republicans-party-2020-7-1029374181
https://www.investopedia.com/presidents-and-their-impact-on-the-stock-market-4587369
Extra Credit: Presidential Election Cycle Theory
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About Cold Brew Money:
Cold Brew Money is a podcast about finance, investing, businesses and a lot more. We discuss money because your friends and family don’t.
There is a stigma around the topic of money, people don't want to discuss finance. We believe it's important to not only discuss finance but also master it.
We will be talking about budgeting, scheduling, investing in stocks, bonds, index funds, valuation, and a lot more all while sipping on coffee!
References mentioned in the episode:
https://www.qwixpert.com/why-a-business-case-approach-to-costs-of-owning-an-ipl-team-is-more-prudent...2020-11-0233 minCold Brew Money#17 - More Mental ModelsWe are continuing our discussion around Mental Models. Here are the mental models we discuss in today’s episode
Correlation and Causation
Law of Diminishing Returns
Margin of Safety
Social Proof
Randomness
Ergodicity
Opportunity Cost
Lindy Effect
Network Effects
Switching Cost
Inertia
Resources:
Nassim Taleb - Fooled by Randomness: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38315.Fooled_by_Randomness
Atit Kothari - Mental Models Blog- https://atitkothari.substack.com/p/framework-for-looking-for-gems
Tapan Desai - Mental Models - https://tapandesai.com/mental-models/
Tapan Desai - Mo...2020-10-2630 minCold Brew Money#16 - Let's talk about Mental ModelsEpisode Notes:
We are discussing Mental Models in today’s episode. Specifically, important Mental Models that you can use in investing.
What are mental models?
Why are mental models important?
First Principles
Circle of Competence
Inversion
First-order, second-order, third-order thinking
Occam’s Razor
Resources
Tim Ferriss Show - Naval Ravikant Episode - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7J-Gwc9pVg
Shane Parrish - Farnam Street - https://fs.blog/
The Knowledge Project- https://fs.blog/knowledge-project/
Poor Charlie’s Almanac- https://www.goodreads.com/bo...2020-10-1934 minCold Brew Money#15 - In conversation with Divraj Singh Pannu, an Equity Research Analyst about intraday and long-term investingEpisode Notes:
We are talking to Divraj Singh Pannu in this episode who is an Equity Research Analyst.
We discuss -
his role and responsibilities relating to stock research such as valuing equity for a long term investment and intra-day trading.
he discusses the differences between trading and investing and why beginners should avoid intra-day trading
Leverage and risk
Basics of intraday trading
Long term investing and valuing a company
How do you identify a business to start investing
Portfolio allocations
| Divraj LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin...2020-10-1258 minCold Brew Money#14 - Economics of moving to a new countryTapan recently moved to a new country, so we are discussing what goes into moving in terms of finance.
We are discussing:
1. Carrying Forex and Foreign Currency
2. Temporary Accomodation
3. Renting
4. Banking and Investing
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but I'm not an expertBINAE #13 ...but I'm not a xenoarcheologistThis week on the podcast, we have our third guest, Adit Kothari! Today’s episode is all about ALIENS. We try to go IN on every theory we have heard surrounding the study of aliens. We discuss what the government could be (and probably is) hiding from us, how we think aliens would interact with us, and of course, our opinions on if they have already tried to interact! Guest speaker, Adit Kothari, provides his alien "expertise" on conspiracy theories, ancient civilizations, and the possibility of aliens living amongst us. Join us as we, the non-experts, go light sp...2020-09-301h 06Cold Brew Money#12 - Intro to ValuationWe cover:
- what does valuing means?
- why do you value a company?
- how do you even pick a company to value?
- important parameters do you need to look at to value a company?
- how to track the stock against your valuation?
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Please note: Information provided in this is only for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as investment advice.
...2020-09-2138 minCold Brew Money#10 - How to look for MoatsWe try to quantify moats in this week's episode.
Episode Notes:
We are continuing our discussion around moats from the previous episode. In this episode, we are discussing how to read a financial statement. There are 3 types of financial statements- Income Statement Balance Sheet Cash Flow Statement We are discussing what are the most important parameters that you should look at when investing from the financial statements.
Resources Mentioned:
William Ackman: Everything You Need to Know About Finance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEDIj9JBTC8 2020-09-0834 minCold Brew Money#9 - All about that MoatWe cover:
What are moats?
Why are they important?
What are the different kinds of moats?
About Hosts:
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Today we are talking about getting started with investing. We are hoping to share some actionable items, will discuss how Atit and I got started, our personal stories, and failures.
We both believe in value investing. So these will be long term ideas. This episode won’t be for you if you want to do intraday investments.
Strategies:
Think you will be owning the business before buying the stocks
Think long-term, 3-year minimum
Protect your downside
Circle of Competence
Dollar-Cost Averaging
The portfolio’s Disc...2020-08-2431 minCold Brew Money#6 - Passive IncomeToday we talk about:
- How to build passive income
- How long it would take you to make substantial revenue from passive income sources
- Why passive income source is important especially today
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Resources Mentioned: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
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- Why you should automate your finances
- How to automate your finances
- Tools, books, and recommendations for automation
About Hosts:
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cold-brew-money/message2020-07-2729 minCold Brew MoneySpecial: Tapan's Coronavirus StoryTapan recently got tested positive for Coronavirus.
In this episode, he shares his experience fighting the virus, hospital system in Mumbai, and the importance of having Mediclaim.
Read his story here: http://tapandesai.com/coronavirus-story
We talk about money because your friends and family won't.
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Books mentioned in the episode:
MONEY: Master the game
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Total Money Makeover
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