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Career Shifts PodcastOne Life, One Job? The Myth That’s Holding You BackWake up. Log in. Sit through meetings. Do the work. Repeat.You tell yourself it’s fine. It pays the bills. It’s stable.But something feels off.Somewhere along the way, we were sold a lie.Find a good job. Work hard. Stay loyal. Retire happy.But, here’s the truth. Careers aren’t linear anymore.People outgrow jobs faster than companies adapt.Skills expire before job descriptions change.Loyalty isn’t a strategy. It’s often a trap.So why do we still act like one job should define an entire career?If you’ve been feeling stuck, underva...2025-04-091h 14
EM HealingHealing with Intentions: Special Edition/ A bigger look at Domestic ViolenceIt's time to divedeep into one of the biggest conversations that many avoid all together. Thehistory of Domestic Violence has such a bad rap for too long. SierraWeatherington along with Mahatma Starseed share their wisdom and insights ofstronger ways to grow from domestic violence experiences with you are involvedor not. Do you crave a healthy way to overcome these difficult sitauations?Join this invigorating conversation that is full of thought provoking language.Meet Co-host SierraWeatherington, born in Greenville,NC, an individual with a diverse range ofexperiences and a passion for making a...2024-09-2149 min
Career UninterruptedWomen, Careers & Parenting: Keeping the conversations uninterruptedJoin us in this special season finale episode of Career Uninterrupted as host, Lochan Narayanan and Roshni Baronia, Founder Done For You Podcasts, reflect on the highlights and journey through this incredible season.They go behind the scenes of the making of this podcast season, the accomplishments and nuanced conversations that were touched upon in Season 2 of the podcast. As Roshni shares her favorites and standout moments from this season, Lochan recollects the guest’s insights that left her surprised!The conversations here have been deep, diverse and thought-provoking. So...2024-08-2228 min
Career UninterruptedThriving Through Menopause and Motherhood: Challenges and Self-Care StrategiesHow do menopause and parenting intersect, and what can we do to manage this double whammy of physical and emotional challenges?Lochan Narayanan gets talking with our expert for the day, Dorris Dsilva to explore the complex dynamics between late pregnancies and menopause. We shed light on the myth of perfect parenting and underscore the significance of self-care during the menopause phase of a woman. We also examine how menopause can affect mental health, cognitive and emotional abilities.We discuss strategies for: How to foster open conversation with f...2024-08-1525 min
Career UninterruptedSecond Innings: Impacts of Menopause on Women’s Wellbeing and WorkA critical part of women’s health journey that massively impacts her life and career decisions is menopause. As we have talked a lot about motherhood a lot on this podcast, it's time we address the issues of perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause which also hugely influence a woman’s career decisions. We are having this valuable conversation with Dorris Dsilva, a Yoga Practitioner from Chennai who is not only sharing her journey but also the symptoms & impact of menopause on women’s well being, relationships and career. Lochan leads this con...2024-08-0827 min
Career UninterruptedShattering Stereotypes: Two Unstoppable Women on Motherhood through AdoptionCan single adoptive mothers really balance demanding careers and motherhood? Join us as we uncover the strategies and insights shared by two incredible women, Hita and Raji, who juggles professional and parental roles with remarkable finesse as adoptive mothers. Open dialogue about adoption is essential for challenge the stigmas surrounding adoption and bring normalcy around this topic. Hita and Raji share their proactive approaches to normalizing adoption through conversations with friends, schools, and their broader social circles.Join in as Lochan discusses with them: Child's well-being while pursuing ca...2024-08-0141 min
Career UninterruptedBreaking Barriers: The Journey of Single Adoptive Mothers in IndiaImagine waking up every day to a world where societal norms try to box you in, yet you still find the courage to break free and follow your heart. That's exactly what Hita and Raji have done as single adoptive mothers in India. Join us on Career Uninterrupted as we share the compelling stories of these two trailblazing women, highlighting their motivations, challenges, and triumphs on their unique paths to motherhood through adoption. Hita, an L&D professional from Mangalore, and Raji, the head of finance at Siemens, provide an honest look into their j...2024-07-2542 min
Career UninterruptedModern Dad: Evolving Identity of Fathers in Co-ParentingApoorv and Ravi continue to share with us their personal triumphs and trials as working dads in supportive and nurturing work environments where being a working parent isn't a hindrance but a celebrated aspect of life. They underscore the necessity of shedding guilt over non-conventional work routines and the transformative effects of men advocating for women's careers.Join them as the discuss with the host Lochan Narayanan: The outdated stereotypes of motherhoodGender biases in parenting from a dads lensStories where dads shine in the caregiver roleExpectations that affect social interactions and leadership perceptionsIntegral role of parents i...2024-07-1829 min
Career UninterruptedRedefining Fatherhood: Exploring the Modern Landscape of Dad DutiesJoin our conversation with two dedicated working dads as they share their unique stories, reflecting on the balance between their professional lives and the nurturing role they play at home. Listen in as Apoorv recounts his career pivot story, move to Goa, and how he weaves his travel into the fabric of his family's life. On the other hand, Ravi offers insights into co-parenting his young son while navigating a high-pressure work environment. They both touch on the profound changes and challenges encountered in the early stages of parenthood, emphasizing the bond that develops with their children, a...2024-07-1129 min
Career UninterruptedDelicate Decisions: Entering Motherhood and Re-entering WorkforceWe are continuing our conversation with two incredible professionals, Druthi Polisetty and Divya Janardhana, who are still thinking about becoming a mother while evaluating the trade-offs they have to make on their career front. What will be these trade-offs? Are there any assumptions organizations are making regarding what a new mom needs? Can there be solutions and support that can help women make this decision to jump into motherhood a bit easier?Lochan Narayanan, your host is delving into these and more such areas in this conversation: Emotional aspects of taking a career hiatus for the s...2024-07-0423 min
Career UninterruptedContemplating Motherhood: The Tightrope Walk of Becoming Mother and Career GoalsMotherhood and Career: a duo that prompts endless apprehensions, anxieties, confusions, and hope. This episode peels back the curtain on the nuanced reality of gender dynamics in the workplace, especially through the transformative stages of marriage and motherhood. The candid conversation with our Druthi Polisetty and Divya Janardhana delves into the subtleties of workplace perceptions post-marriage and the foresight required when contemplating the parenting journey.As women who are not yet mothers but are evaluating how their personal and professional lives will transform post-motherhood, this is an eye-opening conversation for every woman and stakeholder who is building...2024-06-2727 min
Career UninterruptedSupport Systems : Untold Struggle of Postpartum Life and Community RolesWhen the joy of childbirth intertwines with the silent struggle of postpartum depression, the journey of motherhood takes on a complex hue. Every mother's experience is unique, but many share the unspoken challenges that come with the arrival of a new baby. Our continued conversation with mental health experts Dr. Sindhu Upadhyay & Dr. Satyen Sharma peels back the curtain on this deeply personal topic, revealing the profound impact of emotional support from loved ones during this transformative time. In this episode, host Lochan Narayanan digs in with them: Learnings in communal care from rural traditionsImportance of wo...2024-06-2027 min
Career UninterruptedContemporary Family Structures: New Frontier of Balancing Act and Gender EqualityAs we continue our conversation with mental health experts Dr. Sindhu Upadhyay & Dr. Satyen Sharma, we unpack the ever-changing terrain of modern parenting roles, where societal norms and biological realities intertwine in complex ways. Listen in as we discuss the importance of gender-neutral parenting and the impact it has on everyone in the family. You'll hear us advocate for the shared responsibility of domestic duties, illustrating how this shift not only benefits individual families but also strengthens society as a whole.We shine the light on: The Intimate side of ParentingValue of community support Nee...2024-06-1327 min
Career UninterruptedModern Parenting: Breaking down the 'Superwoman' MythEver grappled with the paradox of being a working parent, particularly a mother, who is barely managing to juggle the high-wire act of career and family and is yet called a ‘superwoman’?Join your host Lochan Narayanan in this loaded conversation with mental health experts Dr. Sindhu Upadhyay & Dr. Satyen Sharma as they discuss the societal superwoman syndrome and the internal struggles that accompany the shift in self-perception post-becoming a parent. Our experts offer profound insights into redefining 'mental health' as 'brain health' to encourage de-stigmatization and ease of access to care, creating a dialogue that could revo...2024-06-0630 min
Career UninterruptedNon-linear Career Paths: Women in Business redefining Work-Life BalanceWhen the worlds of motherhood and entrepreneurship collide, it's often seen as a recipe for chaos. But not for Deepshikha Kumar, the visionary behind Speakin, who joins podcast host Lochan Narayanan, for an engrossing conversation that reshapes that narrative. Deepshikha, with poise and passion, peels back the layers of her life, revealing how she juggles the dual responsibilities of nurturing her family and her business. Her story, punctuated by personal anecdotes and the pivotal role of support systems, speaks to the hearts of parents striving to carve out their professional space without sidelining their f...2024-05-3033 min
Career UninterruptedCareer-Minded Mothers: Intersection of Motherhood and AmbitionListen in as we explore the complex world of career clarity for new mothers with Akanksha and Swati who have chosen very different career paths yet share similar experiences of navigating the new world of motherhood. As they share their personal journeys, it is a tell-tale of the unpredictable nature of parenting and how it intersects with career decisions. This heartfelt discussion uncovers the layers of introspection needed as we navigate through couple time, me time, and work commitments, emphasizing the significance of pacing ourselves to prevent burnout in these formative years of both o...2024-05-2330 min
Career UninterruptedChildcare Planning: Empowering Caregivers, & Crafting Stability in Family DynamicsJuggling a high-stakes career and motherhood might feel like threading a needle with closed eyes until you build the right support system around you that can take care of your child when you are away or unavailable. We are joined by Akanksha and Swati once again for this episode where they continue to share their solutions to the complex puzzle of finding trustworthy childcare. As we traverse the parenting landscape, the conversation takes a turn toward the delicate interplay between parental control and caregiver empowerment. Don’t be surprised if you realize that meticulous chi...2024-05-1635 min
Career UninterruptedMomSpeak: Two Women Navigating the Complexities of Postpartum CareersWomen returning to work after the birth of a child is a narrative often told yet seldom solved. But our guests for the episode, Swati Geriani and Akanksha Kapoor bravely open the book on their own experiences of being a new mom navigating careers. They both have had completely different approaches with Swati's perspective being shaped by her experiences at a global corporate and Akanksha's journey from journalism to public health and entrepreneurship. Our conversation peels back the layers of motherhood's impact on career as they candidly share the trials of skill erosion, the p...2024-05-0931 min
Career UninterruptedMotherhood Reimagined: The Butterfly Effect and Identity ShiftsContinuing our conversation with guest expert Krusha Sahjwani on what it takes to build a supportive ecosystem around you that helps you with child care as well as your mental well-being. Navigating the postpartum landscape requires more than just a roadmap; it demands a village. Our discussion with Krusha taps into the profound necessity for both physical and emotional support systems, recognizing that whether you're an Indian woman at home or abroad, building and managing a nurturing community is paramount. We share strategies for forging a robust support network, from seeking solace in the f...2024-05-0236 min
Career UninterruptedMotherhood by Design: Crafting Your Career Path with IntentionParenthood, with its identity shifts and new responsibilities, has a profound influence on our life's course—join Lochan Narayanan with her guest Krusha Sahjwani as they unravel this complexity, especially as it pertains to women.We discuss Krusha’s evolution as a new mom along with wearing many hats like Career Coach, Linkedin Top Voice and Director at a global SaaS company. It isn’t easy to juggle these hats in one go but Krusha shows us how with intentionality and strategic planning at the forefront, she anticipated the demands of motherhood before even gettin...2024-04-2536 min
Career UninterruptedArt of Parenting: Guiding Your Child's Unique Journey as a Working MomHave you ever felt lost in the sea of parenting advice, wondering if there's a one-size-fits-all solution for raising your child? This episode isn't just another drop in the ocean—we tackle the tailored approach to child-rearing that respects the unique nature of each individual child. We take an unflinching look at the first two years of life, emphasizing the importance of a nurturing environment immune to toxicity and conflict.As we continue our conversation with our guest expert Sushant Kalra, a renowned Parenting Coach and Founder of Parwarish Institute of Parenting, we reveal ho...2024-04-1830 min
Career UninterruptedDadpreneur Diaries: Redefining Careers Through Modern FatherhoodWelcome to "Career Uninterrupted," where we tackle the intersections of work, life, and the challenges of parenthood to make women's careers uninterrupted. In the very first episode of Season 2, your host Lochan Narayanan, Career Coach and Founder of OfExperiences sits across Sushant Kalra, an esteemed Parenting Coach and the visionary behind the Parwarish Institute of Parenting. Sushant takes us through his remarkable transformation from someone who once vowed never to have children to become a beacon of guidance for parents globally.The dialogue sheds light on how he traded h...2024-04-1129 min
Career UninterruptedThe Diversity Journey: Building an Inclusive TeamDiversity is a journey. It can’t happen overnight. I am your host Lochan Narayanan and this episode is special as it is our Season Finale. For the Finale episode, I am talking to Masroor Javid, an outcome driven IT leader with 20+ years of experience. Masroor talks about his experiences, how a seminar helped him to understand the importance of diversity and how he fought with his own biases. He shares that building an inclusive team from scratch is easy but the process can be patchy with an existing team...2023-09-0736 min
Career UninterruptedShattering Stereotypes: The Gender Bias in Careers and Why it Needs to Change NOWForget about your career, do you even put yourself first?I am your host Lochan Narayanan and in this episode our guest Major Pallavi Shivanna is asking you this hard hitting question.Why are women expected to leave their careers after marriage and kids? Also, if that isn’t enough, women aren’t hired in particular roles as companies think that they might leave once they have kids.In this episode, Major Pallavi Shivanna, a HR Leader, Speaker and Transformational Coach shares her interesting journey of serving in the armed forces for 9 years and...2023-08-1045 min
Career UninterruptedEmbracing Unconventional Paths: Accelerating Career Pivots and GrowthWhat is the secret recipe of career growth and transition? I am your host Lochan Narayanan and I am in a captivating conversation with Aditya Kulkarni, the co-founder of Stoa. Aditya, Co-Founder of Stoa. An IIM-B and BITS Pilani alumnus, he has built and sold two startups in the past and is now building his third with Stoa — India\'s best alternative to the traditional MBA. In this episode of Career Uninterrupted, Aditya unveils the power of alternate MBA programs and how they cater to diverse needs, propelling professionals towards success.He even empha...2023-07-2750 min
Career UninterruptedChallenging Biases: How Diversity and Inclusion Go Beyond Gender?Get ready to challenge your perceptions and embrace a whole new understanding of the diversity workforce. I am your host Lochan Narayanan and I sit down with the dynamic and insightful Mrinalini Purkayastha, a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) with extensive experience in program management for this episode.Mrinalini delves into the true essence and role of diversity, debunking the common misconception that it solely revolves around gender representation. She talks about how diversity serves as a powerful umbrella term encompassing underrepresented groups, such as the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, military veterans, and...2023-07-1352 min
Career UninterruptedPride at Work: LGBTQ+ Perspectives in the WorkplaceWhat is June known for? Pride month, isn’t it? But for people from the LGBTQ community, Pride is not just for June, it lasts for 365 days. So, get ready for a thought-provoking episode that goes beyond the surface of Pride month. I\'m your host, Lochan Narayanan, and joining us today is the incredible Ankita Mehra, who will take us on a captivating journey through her struggles, triumphs, and the everyday realities of being a member of the LGBTQ community.Ankita\'s personal journey, from self-acceptance to coming out to her parents, is a...2023-06-291h 00
Career UninterruptedWhen Diversity is no longer optionalCompanies no more treat Diversity and Inclusion as a project. Instead, most organizations are diligently working towards creating an inclusive and safe workspace for their employees. Welcome to another exciting episode of Career Uninterrupted. I am your host Lochan Narayanan, and we have Urvashi Verma with us today.Urvashi is the talent acquisition head at Apec Xperi. She has 14 years of experience in talent attraction and sourcing strategy for multiple organizations. She shares that she is passionate about the new hiring strategies and advocates inclusion and diversity. Urvashi talks about the benefits and importance of d...2023-06-0135 min
Career UninterruptedSmall Steps, Big Impact: Unraveling the Power of Incremental Diversity with Falguni ThakkarInitiating conversations around corporate inclusion and diversity, equal opportunities and gender balance hiring is crucial. I am your host Lochan Narayanan and today we have Falguni Thakkar with us. She is a HR professional with varied experience across multiple industries. She is a dynamic Human Resources and Talent Management Leader.Having studied in Xaviers, where inclusivity was ingrained deeply in every student, and having worked with corporate giants like Wipro and Tata Sons, where diversity was embraced long before it became a buzzword, Falguni shares her wealth of insights about diversity in the corporate world, both at...2023-05-111h 02
Career UninterruptedEmerging Diversity, Inclusion & Uninterrupted Careers in Talent SpaceWelcome to the sixth episode of the podcast Career Uninterrupted. I am your host Lochan Narayanan and today I have Bhargavi Swami with me. She is a second-generation entrepreneur of Excel Corporation, an all-woman HR consulting company. Tune in as we talk about the emerging aspects of the talent strategy, especially around diversity hiring and uninterrupted careers.In this episode, we discuss how the talent acquisition teams today should behave more like strategic partners of companies. This helps in better diversity hiring. Diversity while hiring has to go beyond gender. We talked about companies that are hiring...2023-04-2758 min
Career UninterruptedNavigating Your Career Path: Tips to manage your mid career switchHello and welcome back! I am your host Lochan Narayanan and I have Ramakrishna Rao with me today. Most people know him as Coach Ram and he is a big advocate of career path transitions. He also works in the Learning and Development department and conducts corporate training and consulting.Coach Ram shares his personal journey where he studied to become a software developer but didn’t like it, so later did a few odd jobs and learnt coding but finally settled for coaching. He initially coached students in the IT sector but later switched his career pa...2023-04-1334 min
Career UninterruptedNavigating Mid-Life Career Crisis : With Anshuman TiwariWelcome back to a brand new episode of Career Uninterrupted. I am your host Lochan Narayanan and I have Mr. Anshuman Tiwari with me today. He is one professional who has had multiple small career transitions and he shares his journey and experiences with me.Anshuman shares that mid-life crises and mid-career blues have been there for a long time. It\'s just that people are acknowledging it now and trying to deal with the mid-life career crisis. Also, there is a lot of societal expectations and peer pressure of changing jobs, cars and houses which is f...2023-03-2344 min
Career UninterruptedNormalizing career transitions: Embracing change for personal and professional GrowthTune into this casual and fun conversation with your host Lochan Narayan and her guest Neiharika Rajiv. In this episode Neiharika shares her personal career transitions where she started studying Sociology and then switched to financial services and even branding.She also talks about how her life transitioned personally which left an impact on her career too. When she shifted to the USA with her partner she felt like doing a career switch and enrolling into a second MBA with management consulting being her major.During her MBA, she found out that she was pregnant...2023-03-0236 min
Career UninterruptedNavigating career changes and returning to work: Real-life experiencesI am your host Lochan and I am back again with an informational episode of the podcast Career Uninterrupted. If you are someone who is in the middle of their professional journey and is thinking of pivoting your niche or a stay-at-home mom who wants to rekindle the spark in your career, then this episode is for you.Hear first-hand experiences of professionals who changed career paths midway, mothers who re-joined office after a long sabbatical and new mothers who joined immediately after maternity leaves. They share their challenges and experiences of working cultures, organizations a...2023-03-0219 min
Career UninterruptedOf Experiences promise: Ensuring no one’s career is interruptedWelcome to the first episode of the podcast Career Uninterrupted. We are your hosts Lochan, Manish and Dipti. Tune in as we talk about our personal journeys in shifting careers right in the middle of our professional journeys. We also talk about how essential it is to create an inclusive workspace in today’s time. Career choices are moving in new directions and professionals are having different expectations from their work. In such a scenario, companies that don’t jump on this boat will be left behind. Sticking to one kind of talent pool will not help them...2023-03-0212 min
Career UninterruptedSeason 2 is coming soon!Welcome to Career Uninterrupted Podcast by OfExperiences, a pioneering platform that is helping organizations keep women's careers uninterrupted.Meet your host: Lochan Narayanan - CEO and Founder OfExperiences - A Platform that provides end-to-end solutions to enable mid-career professionals to thrive through career transitions across life stages. She is a Learning & Development professional, an ICF certified coach & HR40under40 leader with over 15 years of experience across industries. As a coach, she works with mid-career professionals looking for career transitions. She started OfExperiences based on her career experiences and is focused on...2023-02-0302 min
Gender Equality Over Coffee5. Franziska Hauck #genderEqualityRoleModel #WTMVIEShow notesWatch us on YouTube:https://youtu.be/Yv85qru7pFIFranziska Hauck is a coach, consultant and mediator. With her experience as a people lead, she coaches engineering managers, developers and primarily those working in tech. She has consulted startups, content hubs and bootcamp providers. Previously regional lead for the developer relations community programs at Google, she has also worked as a project manager and community manager. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franziskahauck/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_francied Franziska’s favorite micro-animal - tardigrades: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tardigrade Franziska’s we...2021-02-2744 min