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Resilience with Dhruti ShahReclaiming Vitality: Resilience Through Health with Ankur BhatiaIn this episode of Resilience with Dhruti Shah, we’re joined by Ankur Bhatia, co-founder of Pivot Health and a leading health transformation coach, whose journey from corporate leadership to wellness entrepreneurship is both inspiring and deeply intentional.From co-founding Wellcure.com in 2019 to launching Pivot Health in 2025, Ankur has been on a mission to help high-performing leaders reclaim their vitality and sharpen their edge through science-backed, personalized care. Through his signature program HeartSpan, he works with senior professionals to extend cardiovascular and metabolic health, improve mental clarity, and sustain peak performance.We dive into th...
2025-08-0736 min
Resilience with Dhruti ShahEpisode 19: Anil Nair on Building Leadership & Shaping Talent at Zydus GroupAnil Nair leads the Centre of Excellence for Talent Management and Organizational Development at Zydus Group, a global pharmaceutical conglomerate with over 27,000 employees.With a strong foundation in science, a Master’s in Human Resources, and ongoing certification in brain-based coaching through NeuroLeadership, Anil brings a unique blend of technical expertise and people-centric leadership.Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in building leadership pipelines, driving career progression, implementing succession planning, and creating continuous learning opportunities within large organizations.A passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Anil is known for his openness to...
2025-07-0439 min
Resilience with Dhruti ShahEpisode 18: Tightrope to the Moon with Rahul Chandra: The Founder’s Inner Game & Lessons from Arkam VenturesWhat does it really take to build—and back—category-defining startups in India’s chaotic, high-stakes ecosystem?In this episode of Resilience with Dhruti Shah, we sit down with Rahul Chandra, Co-founder & Managing Director of Arkam Ventures and one of India’s most respected venture capitalists. Rahul takes us behind the scenes of the founder’s journey, where resilience isn’t optional, conviction must be unshakable, and mastering the switch between a telescope and a microscope is the ultimate entrepreneurial skill.We explore:How childhood experiences shape decisi...
2025-06-0538 min
Resilience with Dhruti ShahEpisode 17: The Power of Reflection in Building Your Resilience with Manish ArnejaWhat if resilience wasn’t something you turned to when in crisis — but a trait you lived by every day?In this episode of Resilience with Dhruti Shah, we’re joined by Manish Arneja, Managing Partner at the Resilience Institute Southeast Asia. With years of experience leading transformation across Asia and Europe, Manish has partnered with global powerhouses like Shell, Unilever, PwC, LVMH, and L’Oréal — all in pursuit of one goal: helping people and organizations thrive through change.This conversation explores the kind of resilience that’s steady, inten...
2025-05-0149 min
Resilience with Dhruti ShahEpisode 16: Women, Pleasure & Power: A Game-Changing Conversation with ZaZaZu founder Jingjin LiuWhat if the key to breaking barriers in leadership starts with owning your confidence in every aspect of life—even in the most intimate spaces? In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Jingjin Liu, a trailblazing entrepreneur redefining women’s empowerment across Asia.As the founder of The ELEVATE Group, Jingjin is on a mission to reshape workplaces and leadership, creating tangible opportunities for women to rise. A serial entrepreneur, she co-founded ASBO Drives, transforming rural agriculture in China, and launched ZaZaZu, Asia’s first sexual well-being hub, empowe...
2025-04-0337 min
Resilience with Dhruti ShahEpisode 15: The Resilience Code - Azran Osman-Rani CEO of Naluri on Winning Against the OddsSome conversations are too powerful to feature just once! Originally aired on the Shiny Happy People Podcast as part of the limited series The Resilient Entrepreneur, this episode was an instant favorite—so we just knew we had to bring it to our Resilience Series too!Join Dhruti Shah as she sits down with Azran Osman-Rani, a serial entrepreneur, business builder, and CEO of Naluri—a digital health technology company making chronic disease management more affordable and accessible. From leading AirAsia X as its foun...
2025-03-0636 min
Resilience with Dhruti ShahEpisode 14: From AI to Entrepreneurship - Paul Meinshausen on Navigating the UnknownWhat if success isn’t about having everything figured out from the start? 🚀In this episode of Resilience with Dhruti Shah, we dive into the unconventional journey of Paul Meinshausen—a data scientist, serial entrepreneur, and CEO of Aampe, an AI infrastructure company transforming consumer technology. From designing statistical models for US Army Intelligence to co-founding PaySense, a fintech startup acquired for $185M, Paul’s path is proof that resilience is the key to innovation.But here’s what makes his story stand out—Paul challenges the idea of rigid...
2025-02-0640 min
Modest Miracles42 Years of Work and Independence: The Journey of an Unstoppable SoulIn this inspiring episode, we honor a woman whose 42-year journey of resilience, independence, and love leaves a lasting legacy. Starting her career at just 19, she forged her path with determination, later uprooting her life to move to a new country.Balancing her professional ambitions with the demands of raising a big family, she exemplified strength in the face of every challenge. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance, adaptability, and the quiet yet profound impact of a life well-lived.Join us as we delve into her remarkable 42-year journey—a celebration of...
2025-01-1727 minModest MiraclesHow Yoga helped me heal!Hetal overcame depression through the transformative power of yoga. All she knew was that she couldn’t continue feeling lost and sad—something had to change, and she was determined to make it happen. Her journey of self-discovery and growth not only uplifted her life but also inspired and positively impacted everyone around her. She has become a true conduit for transformation, spreading positivity and hope wherever she goes.
2025-01-0327 minModest MiraclesCEO in her 30's : Mira Shah's remarkable journey to top leadership in the manufacturing industryMy sister, Mira Shah, became the CEO and Managing Director of Synresins Limited in her early 30s—a remarkable achievement. In this conversation, she shares what it took to reach the top and lead the company to greater heights. Mira discusses her career journey, the values that guide her, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and what continues to inspire her every day.
2024-12-1734 minModest MiraclesChosen Bonds: Adoption TaleAdoption is a journey of love, courage, and connection, and today’s guest shares an extraordinary story that will touch your heart. From challenges to cherished moments, their experience reminds us of the power of chosen bonds and the beauty of creating a family by love.Stay connected with us for more inspiring stories!
2024-12-0325 min
Gita Acharan240. Three types of buddhi and dhrutiAfter explaining the threefold nature of karta and karma, Krishna explains that buddhi (intellect) and dhruti (fortitude or courage) are also threefold as per gunas (18.29). He says, "The intellect is said to be satvik when it understands what is desireful action and renunciation, what is duty and what is not, fear and fearless, bondage and liberation (18.30). The intellect is considered to be rajasic when it is confused between dharma (righteousness) and adharma (unrighteousness), and cannot distinguish between kaaryam (dutiful action) and akaaryam (undutiful action) (18.31). That intellect is said to be tamasic which is enveloped in darkness, imagines adharma to...
2024-11-1403 min
Gita Acharan240. Three types of buddhi and dhrutiAfter explaining the threefold nature of karta and karma, Krishna explains that buddhi (intellect) and dhruti (fortitude or courage) are also threefold as per gunas (18.29). He says, "The intellect is said to be satvik when it understands what is desireful action and renunciation, what is duty and what is not, fear and fearless, bondage and liberation (18.30). The intellect is considered to be rajasic when it is confused between dharma (righteousness) and adharma (unrighteousness), and cannot distinguish between kaaryam (dutiful action) and akaaryam (undutiful action) (18.31). That intellect is said to be tamasic which is enveloped in darkness, imagines adharma to be...
2024-11-1403 min
Resilience with Dhruti ShahEpisode 13: Akshita Sachdeva, Co-Founder of Trestle Labs: Empowering AccessibilityWelcome to the final episode of The Resilient Entrepreneur, Season 2! We're closing out this inspiring season with a special guest, Akshita Sachdeva, Co-Founder of Trestle Labs, an AI-driven company reshaping accessibility in education and employment with inclusive tech.Akshita and her co-founder Boney Dave envisioned Trestle Labs as a way to make information accessible for people with print disabilities, including blindness, low vision, and dyslexia. Their tech suite, Kibo (Knowledge in a Box), harnesses AI, Optical Character Recognition, and Translation across 60 languages, emphasizing Indian, Asian, and African languages. With recognition from the President of India, MIT Solve...
2024-11-0735 min
Resilience with Dhruti ShahEpisode 12: Taboo to Talk: Aditi Gupta’s Journey with MenstrupediaNothing will ever change unless we all challenge the stereotypes, stigma, and taboos surrounding menstruation—especially when it comes to teaching little girls about this crucial aspect of their health. In this episode, we have the incredible Aditi Gupta, co-founder of Menstrupedia, who is on a mission to make menstrual health education accessible and relatable for all.With over eight years of experience, Aditi is breaking barriers through her innovative and culturally sensitive approach. Her work has already impacted the lives of over 50,000 girls and women, and she has trained more than 10,000 educators in the movement toward Pe...
2024-10-0936 min
Have You Thought AboutMicrobiology, Changing the World and Community BuildingDr Linda Oyama is a microbiologist and lecturer who is intent on changing the world and making sure whatever she's involved in, she's bringing a community in along with her.
2024-09-1921 min
Have You Thought AboutMarketing and Finding Purpose in Your LifeEntrepreneur Samuel Monnie is not afraid to take risks but how does he fit in bringing together purpose, branding and sustainability while constantly on the move?
2024-09-1622 min
Have You Thought AboutFrom Foreign Correspondent to Local ChampionJournalist and entrepreneur Anu Anand Hall shares her experiences as a do-it-yourself foreign correspondent and why she's now focused on local causes
2024-09-1129 min
Have You Thought AboutTourism and Amplifying Voices of Marginalised CommunitiesSocial entrepreneur and tourism specialist Jayni Gudka helps homeless people a way to share their stories so what's next when it comes to supporting those who are most marginalised?
2024-09-0927 min
Resilience with Dhruti ShahEpisode 11: From Pollution to Purpose: The Journey of Mathilda D'silva, Founder of Ocean Purpose ProjectGet ready to be inspired by Mathilda D'Silva, the dynamic CEO and Founder of Ocean Purpose Project (OPP). Known as "the voice" from her days on Singapore Idol and radio, Mathilda has channeled her diverse career—from award-winning filmmaker to competitive dragon boater—into groundbreaking environmental solutions.In this episode, Mathilda shares her remarkable journey from working in media at PBS to becoming a trailblazing social entrepreneur. Her battle with an autoimmune condition, triggered by ocean pollution, sparked her mission to make a real difference in the world. Mathilda’s passion shines as she discusses the challenges and tr...
2024-09-0534 min
Have You Thought AboutScience, Music, and Blurring the Lines of an Academic Life Dr Denis Newman-Griffis is focused on responsible AI but how has music helped them navigate the world of academia?
2024-09-0220 min
Have You Thought AboutGaming, Writing and Bringing it All TogetherCorey Brotherson is a writer, consultant and editor and renowned in the gaming world for his narratives and ideas but how easy is it to maintain a career in such a competitive industry?
2024-08-2627 min
Have You Thought AboutGardening, Flood Management and Managing AsthmaFrancesca Hurt is an expert in understanding how floods operate but what is about her passion for gardening that has changed the way she thinks about life?
2024-08-1916 min
Have You Thought AboutHow to Build Connections In A Disjointed WorldDavid Robson, author of The Laws of Connection, shares his tips on building relationships of all sorts while also demystifying the craft of writing.
2024-08-1227 min
Have You Thought AboutRipping Apart History With A Touch Of ComedySubhadra Das is a writer, comedian, historian and curator. Her debut Uncivilised: Ten Lies That Made The West tears up convention when it comes to our shared histories but what is it that makes her love the craft of comedy too?
2024-08-0523 min
Resilience with Dhruti ShahEpisode 10: The Making of Sportz Village: A Chat with Co-founder and CEO Saumil MajmudarSaumil Majmudar is the Co-founder, CEO, and Managing Director of Sportz Village. In this episode of "The Resilient Entrepreneur" podcast with Dhruti Shah, Saumil shares his compelling vision to get 100 million children to play and win through Sportz Village. Founded in 2003, Sportz Village collaborates with schools, academies, parents, brands, CSR donors, and governments to integrate holistic child development into sports programs. The initiative has positively impacted over 700,000 children across 2,000 schools in 22 states of India.Saumil holds a B-Tech degree from IIT Bombay, a PGDM from IIM-Bangalore, and a Basic Mountaineering Degree from Nehru I...
2024-08-0137 min
Have You Thought AboutJournalism and Staying True to the StoryCorrespondent and presenter Ayshah Tull is used to shaking up conventional narratives in journalism and beyond but how did the support of her family shape the way she navigates the world?
2024-07-2925 min
Have You Thought AboutHave You Thought About Trailer Season 4Welcome to Season Four of Have You Thought About
2024-07-2801 min
Resilience with Dhruti ShahEpisode 9: Story of the 'Clothing Man' Anshu Gupta, Co-founder of GoonjJoin us as we welcome Anshu Gupta, the visionary co-founder of Goonj and the man known across India as the Clothing Man. In 1999, Anshu left a promising corporate career to address a glaring gap in development work: the basic need for clothing. Along with his wife Meenakshi, who co-founded Goonj, they started with just 67 items of clothing from their home. Over the past 24 years, Goonj has grown into a transformative force impacting thousands of communities across 27 states, addressing issues from water and sanitation to menstrual hygiene, education, and disaster response, redefining the culture of giving a...
2024-07-0458 min
Resilience with Dhruti ShahEpisode 8: Gaurav VK Singhvi, Co-Founder of WeFounderCircleWelcome to ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’ podcast where every month, author and speaker, Dhruti Shah shares a new story of an entrepreneur who has proven to be unstoppable by staying resilient. On today's episode from the line of social entrepreneurs, we have Gaurav VK Singhvi, who has transitioned from the corporate world to the thrilling realm of entrepreneurship. His inspiring journey is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference Gaurav has left an indelible mark on the startup ecosystem as a Business Strategist, Serial Entrepreneur, Super Angel Inve...
2024-06-0631 min
Breaking The Facts: The Art of ScicommCarving our own identity in a foreign space : In conversation with Dhruti ShahIt's easy to conform to the norm. We all have dreams that reality shatters as we grow up. We start questioning whether our identity and voice matter, whether having opinions leaves a mark in this world, and whether being a dead fish in the sea is the better route to take.
As we grow, it's easy to choose greed over good, to conform to the wrong, and to forget our dreams as reality sets in. This special episode, featuring multi-award-winning journalist and author Dhruti Shah, who draws upon her 20 years in journalism to create change through human-centred...
2024-06-0535 min
Resilience with Dhruti ShahEpisode 7: Stanzin Jorden & Thinles Norboo of Ladakh BasketWelcome to ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’ podcast where every month, author and speaker, Dhruti Shah shares a new story of an entrepreneur who has proven to be unstoppable by staying resilient.As promised, today’s episode marks the opening of a brand-new Season 2 of ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’. In this season, we will bring you stories of social entrepreneurs who are not just grappling with the challenges of a new start-up, but are also in the business of changing mindsets and impacting lives. They have taken the concept of big, hairy audacious goals to a whole new level! Our guests...
2024-05-0930 min
Resilience with Dhruti ShahEpisode 6: Devendra Agrawal of Dexter Capital AdvisorsWelcome to ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’ podcast where every month, author and speaker, Dhruti Shah shares a new story of an entrepreneur who has proven to be unstoppable by staying resilient. Success stories are great to keep you motivated, but true learning happens when you fail, stumble, reflect, and rise. If you listen closely, you will hear the entrepreneurs reflect and who knows, you may experience some lightbulb moments yourself. And guess what? This is the season finale for our Season 1 featuring India-based entrepreneurs. Next month, we go into a new season of ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’ podcast! For our...
2024-04-0441 min
Resilience with Dhruti ShahEpisode 5: Srishty Jain Founder and CEO of CoLLearnWelcome to ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’ podcast where every month, author and speaker, Dhruti Shah shares a new story of an entrepreneur who has proven to be unstoppable by staying resilient. Success stories are great to keep you motivated, but true learning happens when you fail, stumble, reflect, and rise. If you listen closely, you will hear the entrepreneurs reflect and who knows, you may experience some lightbulb moments yourself. Our guest today is investment banker turned edupreneur, Srishty Jain, Founder & CEO of CoLLearn, an ed-tech platform that is positively impacting over 30 thous...
2024-03-0733 min
Have You Thought AboutCutting Through Pseudoscience and PatriarchyAngela Saini has been hailed as one of the world's greatest modern thinkers but how is this science journalist and author of The Patriarchs tackling misinformation and disinformation?
2024-02-1326 min
Have You Thought AboutTransformations While TravellingShayla Lawson is a poet, performance artist and author of How to Live Free in a Dangerous World but what does their decolonial travel memoir teach us about how to embrace every aspect of life?
2024-02-0625 min
Resilience with Dhruti ShahEpisode 4: Vineet Saxena Founder of CARD91 and Co-Founder of MyntraWelcome to The Resilient Entrepreneur podcast where every month, author and speaker, Dhruti Shah shares a new story of an entrepreneur who has proven to be unstoppable by staying resilient. Success stories are great to keep you motivated, but true learning happens when you fail, stumble, reflect, and rise. If you listen closely, you will hear the entrepreneurs reflect and who knows, you may experience some lightbulb moments yourself.For today’s episode, we bring you something a bit different. The conversation you are going to hear was first featured on the Shiny Ha...
2024-02-0141 min
Have You Thought AboutDating, Disability and ActivismDisability activist and journalist Lucy Webster is the author behind memoir A View From Down Here and is intent on creating a fairer and more equitable world but how is she going about it?
2024-01-3027 min
Have You Thought AboutThe Power of Your NameSheela Banerjee is the author of 'What’s in a Name? Friendship, Identity and History in Modern Multicultural Britain' but what has she learned about how names reflect so much more than words?
2024-01-2329 min
Have You Thought AboutSwedish Culture, Mental Health and FreelancingBroadcaster and journalist Maddy Savage shares why Sweden has captured her heart, the power of embracing a foreign language and how to create a portfolio career.
2024-01-1624 min
Have You Thought AboutMapping a Country's Wildlife HistoryLee Raye is an author, academic and wildlife expert who spent years researching their encyclopaedic book The Atlas of Early Modern Wildlife. But what is about slow-worms that brings joy and how do they embrace their non-binary identity in academia?
2024-01-0925 min
Have You Thought AboutHave You Thought About Trailer Season ThreeHave You Thought About returns for a third season with creator and host Dhruti Shah interviewing Angela Saini, Maddy Savage, Sheela Banerjee, Lee Raye, Shayla Lawson and Lucy Webster about how they all navigate life and their top passions.
2024-01-0701 min
Resilience with Dhruti ShahEpisode 3: Shweta Thakur CEO and Founder of WildermartWishing you all a fabulous New Year 2024! Welcome to The Resilient Entrepreneur podcast where every month, author and speaker, Dhruti Shah shares a new story of an entrepreneur who has proven to be unstoppable by staying resilient. Success stories are great to keep you motivated, but true learning happens when you fail, stumble, reflect, and rise. If you listen closely, you will hear the entrepreneurs reflect and who knows, you may experience some lightbulb moments yourself.Our guest on this first episode of the New Year is someone who is deeply passionate about conscious living - she believes...
2024-01-0431 min
Resilience with Dhruti ShahEpisode 2: Ashish D'abreo Co-founder of Maverick & Farmer CoffeeWelcome to The Resilient Entrepreneur podcast where every month, author and speaker, Dhruti Shah shares a new story of an entrepreneur who has proven to be unstoppable by staying resilient. Success stories are great to keep you motivated, but true learning happens when you fail, stumble, reflect, and rise. If you listen closely, you will hear the entrepreneurs reflect and who knows, you may experience some lightbulb moments yourself. Our guest today is the dynamic Q Grader, coffee roaster, Ashish D'abreo who is co-founder of Maverick & Farmer Coffee, a brand that h...
2023-12-0727 min
Resilience with Dhruti ShahEpisode 1: Ayushi Gudwani of FableStreet (FS Life)Welcome to The Resilient Entrepreneur podcast where every month, author and speaker, Dhruti Shah shares a new story of an entrepreneur who has proven to be unstoppable by staying resilient. Success stories are great to keep you motivated, but true learning happens when you fail, stumble, reflect, and rise. If you listen closely, you will hear the entrepreneurs reflect and who knows, you may experience some lightbulb moments yourself.Our guest in this very first episode is an entrepreneur who is known for having truly reimagined women’s wear and making premium fashion wear more in...
2023-11-1523 min
Have You Thought AboutHow to Make Friends When Moving OverseasAli Shaw is a senior producer working at the BBC. But is foreign news producing as glamourous as it sounds and how do you deal with having to make friends all over again each you move? Then there's added challenge of parenting from overseas.
2023-10-1725 min
Have You Thought AboutRevealing Your Authentic SelfRamaa Sharma is an executive coach, artist and leadership strategist. A BBC high-flyer before taking an independent route, she now specialises in helping others embrace authentic leadership. Please note that Ramaa shares her personal experiences about her journey on this path including grief and baby loss.
2023-10-1027 min
Have You Thought AboutBreaking Through BurnoutSharon Aneja ended up in some pretty tough situations but how did she use her experiences to tackle her own burnout and start up her business helping others deal with theirs?
2023-10-0324 min
Have You Thought AboutDigital Security, Footprints and Disaster PreparednessLeigh Honeywell is founder of digital security company Tall Poppy and shares the highs and lows of building a tech company from scratch but what has piqued her interest in disaster preparedness and housing advocacy
2023-09-2624 min
Have You Thought AboutWolves, Storytelling, Fear and PlayErica Berry is the author of Wolfish: Wolf, Self, and the Stories We Tell About Fear. But her nature memoir stands out as it delves into the role of the wolf in global narratives and culture, and her own relationship with stories.
2023-09-1924 min
Have You Thought AboutSaving Money and Celebrity InterviewsGenevieve Hassan is the host of the podcast Celebrity Catch Up: Life After That Thing I Did but how does she apply stringent journalistic quality to everything she does? And Genevieve knows how to save the pennies but could you take the extreme actions she has?
2023-09-1227 min
Have You Thought AboutA Daughter of the Diaspora and the Many Faces of GriefHewete Haileselassie is a communications specialist who shares a candid look at how community can be important for grief. Taking pride in her Ethiopian heritage, Hewete is clearly a daughter of the diaspora, but just how has that shaped the way she navigates life?
2023-09-0525 min
Have You Thought AboutBeing a Creative 'Genre Bender'Ace Ambrose is a self-proclaimed 'Genre Bender' who loves Dr Who and crossing barriers in a bid to create in a multitude of forms. But possessing a chronic condition means Ace often has to navigate life in unusual ways.
2023-08-2924 min
Have You Thought AboutThe Thrill of Chasing Migrating WhalesDoreen Cunningham is the author of Soundings: Journeys in the Company of Whales. She follows the migratory patterns of the bowhead whales but what did this adventure teach her about motherhood and the non-human?
2023-08-2224 min
Have You Thought AboutHave You Thought About Trailer for Season TwoIt's time for Season Two of Have You Thought About and journalist and creative practitioner Dhruti Shah speaks to successful women about what makes them who are they are today.
2023-08-1002 min
Have You Thought AboutFinding the Beauty in Music and EducationAward-winning author Professor Nate Holder plays multiple instruments and regularly tours but why does he think it's important to decolonise and change the way we learn about music?
2023-05-1026 min
Have You Thought AboutIntegrity, Journalism and Cat WhisperingFreelance journalist Sheetal Parmar relies on the power of integrity and is also known to be a bit of a cat whisperer. But how does her love of The Terminator fit into all of this?
2023-05-0325 min
Have You Thought AboutFrom Saris to Sustainable PeriodwearRuby Raut's journey to becoming a successful businesswoman with her periodwear company WUKA is a complicated one but how did old saris help her reach her goals?
2023-04-2623 min
Have You Thought AboutFalling in Love with All That Finland OffersJournalist Erika Benke became so enamoured by the happiest country in the world that she upped sticks and moved there permanently, but is Finland really utopia?
2023-04-1917 min
Have You Thought AboutHow Does a Philosopher Tackle Climate Change?Emilie Prattico is an author, philosopher and climate change specialist but how did becoming a first-time mother change the way she thinks about our world and its future?
2023-04-1224 min
Have You Thought AboutUsing Games To Tackle Human-Wildlife ConflictGabi Fleury is a conservation biologist and an 'interspecies diplomat' But how do they use games to help educate the world about human-wildlife conflict?
2023-04-0522 min
Have You Thought AboutIllustrations, Artificial Intelligence and DogsDog lover Jamillah Knowles is on a mission to change the way that people see artificial intelligence but where will her drawings, and her love of math, take us?
2023-03-2922 min
Have You Thought AboutClimbing, Writing and Cute Animal VideosJackie Hueftle's passion for climbing led to her company Kilter Grips but what is it about writing and animal gifs that help her navigate life?
2023-03-2221 min
Have You Thought AboutDrag Curves, Chopsticks and Breaking BarriersRefilwe Ledwaba loves learning new things but with South Africa's first black female helicopter pilot already a pioneer in so much, what life lesson have a pair of chopsticks taught her?
2023-03-2229 minHave You Thought AboutHave You Thought AboutWelcome to Have You Thought About... This podcast is for those at a reckoning. Host Dhruti Shah is a writer, journalist and poet who loves to find out more about passions people are pursuing and how that gives them an interdisciplinary life. For this season, these pretty cool people include South Africa's first female helicopter pilot, an AI and illustration pioneer, international journalists, businesswomen, a conservation biologist, and even a modern-day philosopher. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast accompanies my Have You Thought About newsletter, which can be found at www...
2023-03-2001 min
SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE with Vinay KumarEp 107: ‘Insights 10 in 10’ Leading Multi-Generational Hybrid Workforce with Dhruti ShahSend us a textWelcome to a new episode of our ‘Insights 10 in 10’, with Dhruti Shah guest-hosting for Sanjay this month. Today, Dhruti brings you her top tips on something that all you leaders out there are possibly talking, thinking about. How do you lead a multi-generational, hybrid workforce? Today’s workforce includes members of five different generations - Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. This presents both opportunities and challenges for leaders. So, how can leaders balance the pursuit of business outcomes while ensuring employee engagement and satisfaction to lead a...
2023-02-2310 min
SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE with Vinay KumarEp 98: High-Performing, Future-Ready Hybrid Teams with Dhruti Shah and Pia LeeSend us a textMost of us today are working in hybrid teams, but how effectively are we as a team in the hybrid mode? What are some of the not-so-obvious challenges that leaders and teams are facing? How can we make the hybrid mode work in our favour? How can we become a high-performing team that is future ready? Guest-host Dhruti Shah is back to help you answer these questions – and she has a seasoned expert with her, Pia Lee, CEO and Co-Founder of Squadify. Passionate about enabling hi...
2022-11-0937 min
SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE with Vinay KumarEp 86: Inside ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’ with Dhruti ShahSend us a textWe continue the theme of resilience this week, with a special guest interview to mark a special occasion. With just one day to go for the book launch of ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur: Strategies to set you up for success’ (see details below), we have none other than the author herself in the hot seat today! Meet Dhruti Shah (who also guest-hosted our previous ‘Trendspotting’ episode), an Organizational Development consultant and coach with over 20 years of experience, who believes in the power of cultivating the right mindset. In her new book, Dhr...
2022-07-1433 min
SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE with Vinay KumarEp 85: Trendspotting ‘Sustainable Resilience' with Pat Chang and Dhruti ShahSend us a textIt’s all about resilience today! Welcome to this special edition of our ‘Trendspotting’ series of podcasts with guest-host Dhruti Shah (more about her in next week’s episode!) who invites Pat Chang, author of ‘Head Over Wheels: A Quad's Lessons from Adventures in Wheelchair Dating’ to deep-dive into what resilience really means. Since he was 17, Pat Chang has travelled the world and inspired millions to be ‘Head Over Wheels’. His book is the world’s first dating guide for guys in wheelchairs, written by a guy in a wheelchair! Pa...
2022-07-0724 min
The Daily Lawyer PodcastCourt counsel practice, mediation, pro bono work and more with DHRUTI KAPADIAIn this #careersinlaw series, we understand all about dispute resolution, specifically - counsel practice.
Adv. Dhruti Kapadia is a devoted lawyer, activist, mediator, arbitrator, practising counsel, and policy advisor - essentially, a woman of many talents. She speaks candidly and passionately about how the law provides a platform for social impact, the skills required to be a good litigator, tips to be a better lawyer, and practical insights into the world of dispute resolution.
The entire conversation is extremely valuable and I'd encourage everyone to listen to it until the end. We'd LOVE to hear w...
2022-06-0351 minThe Daily Lawyer PodcastCounsel practice, mediation, pro bono work and more WITH DHRUTI KAPADIAIn this #careersinlaw series, we understand all about dispute resolution, specifically - counsel practice.
Adv. Dhruti Kapadia is a devoted lawyer, activist, mediator, arbitrator, practising counsel, and policy advisor - essentially, a woman of many talents. She speaks candidly and passionately about how the law provides a platform for social impact, the skills required to be a good litigator, tips to be a better lawyer, and practical insights into the world of dispute resolution.
The entire conversation is extremely valuable and I'd encourage everyone to listen to it until the end. We'd LOVE to hear w...
2022-05-1151 min