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My Best HireE09: One-Minute Decision That Changed Two Careers | Anuvind KanwalWhen marketing technology expert Anuvind Kanwal hired Johana as an intern, he couldn't have predicted how she would revolutionize their CRM processes at Estee Lauder-or how profoundly she would transform his leadership approach. This episode uncovers the tension between standardized hiring procedures and identifying genuine talent, illustrated through Anuvind's candid recounting of nearly missing an exceptional hire. Listeners will gain insights into talent identification, effective mentorship, and the critical balance between empowerment and guidance. Particularly valuable for hiring managers navigating today's AI-transformed landscape, Anuvind offers a compelling case for prioritizing adaptability and potential over conventional qualifications. His Muhammad Ali-inspired...2025-05-0645 min
My Best HireE08: Flipping the script: Evaluating your boss as they evaluate you | Prashant SinghIn this thought-provoking episode of "My Best Hire," host Rajeev Soni flips the script with product veteran Prashant Singh. Instead of discussing someone he hired, Prashant reveals how he "hired his boss" – a refreshing perspective on career advancement that puts leadership selection at the center of professional growth. Currently heading product at fintech startup Jar, Prashant shares his unconventional strategies for evaluating potential leaders, from morning walks to pointed questions about decision-making frameworks. With insights from 15+ years building products that have reached over 50 million users, he reveals why 60% of his initial impressions proved wrong and the critical difference between le...2025-04-2237 min
My Best HireE07: From $250 CAC to $5: A Copywriter’s Impact | Justin TrueIn this episode of My Best Hire, host Rajeev Soni sits down with Justin True, a seasoned fractional CMO and marketing advisor, to uncover the story of his most impactful hire: Selina. From navigating a sea of resumes to discovering a standout talent, Justin shares how Selina’s unmatched curiosity, strategic brilliance, and innovative frameworks revolutionized his team’s marketing efforts.Links & Resources🎙 Listen to More Episodes: https://www.effectv.ai/mybesthire🔗 Rajeev Soni on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajsoni/🔗 Justin True on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justintrue/2025-04-0842 min
My Best HireE06: Breaking the Mold: When Passion and Autonomy Create Marketing Magic | Gabe WahhabIn this episode, host Rajeev Soni speaks with product marketing leader Gabe Wahhab about his remarkable hiring story. Gabe shares how he hired Luke, a fresh college graduate he met through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, who transformed his agency through innovative inbound marketing strategies. Their unique relationship evolved from boss-employee to training partners on the mats, and ultimately, Luke became Gabe's boss at HubSpot years later. Discover how identifying the right talent in unexpected places can lead to extraordinary business success and lifelong professional relationships.Must Listen Quotes"Wrestling shaped my work ethic. From a one-win freshman...2025-04-0141 min
My Best HireE05: Transparency in Crisis: When Honesty Builds Stronger Client Relationships | Prashasti RanjanWhen Design Brewery founder Prashasti Ranjan reluctantly agreed to an interview during COVID-19 layoffs, she had no intention of hiring anyone. But Nischal changed her mind with a single Excel sheet detailing exactly how he could contribute to the company. In this revealing conversation with Rajeev Soni, discover how Nischal's innovative triple check-in system transformed remote work management, his transparent approach to client relationships, and his journey from project manager to business leader. This episode offers essential lessons for both hiring managers seeking exceptional talent and professionals looking to stand out in competitive job markets. Learn why "movement is...2025-03-2533 min
My Best HireE04: When Soft Skills and Domain Knowledge Beat Technical Expertise | Harsh DewanIn this eye-opening episode of My Best Hire, host Rajeev Soni interviews Harsh Dewan, who reveals how his unconventional decision to hire Dinesh Singh—a sales professional with zero technical background—into an analytics role transformed both their careers. This compelling success story challenges everything you thought you knew about hiring for technical positions.Key MomentsThe moment Harsh decided to take a "leap of faith" on a candidate who openly admitted statistical terms were "Greek to him"The intense six-month probation period where Dinesh "spent nights learning statistics from scratch" while simultaneously delivering client resultsHow this...2025-03-1825 min
My Best HireE03: Challenge, Connect, Empower: Managing Exceptional Talent | Bindi DhariaBindi Dharia, a Harvard MBA and impact sector veteran who discusses her experience with an exceptional hire, Pramit Banerjee. The conversation explores how Pramit's work significantly contributed to the development of India's Social Stock Exchange and transformed Bindi's team at Ashoka University's Center for Social Impact and Philanthropy.Key Quotes"When you're picking rock stars out there, it's not about what they can do. It's about what you can give them and why they should join." - Bindi Dharia"I used to say Pramit is like gold." - Bindi Dharia2025-03-1134 min
My Best HireE02: Bold Leadership: Story of a Pioneering Woman in STEM | Girish MudgalWhat if your best hire wasn’t just an employee—but a leader who redefined your company’s future? In this episode of My Best Hire, we uncover powerful leadership lessons from Janhavi’s incredible journey. From taking bold career risks to leading groundbreaking aerospace innovations, she proved that technical skills are just the beginning. Discover how trust, resilience, and an ownership mindset can turn a great employee into a game-changer—and what every leader can learn from her story. If you’re building teams or growing your own career, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss!2025-03-0429 min
My Best HireE01: A Hire Who Unlocked Massive Growth | Eddie ChandokWhat makes a great hire? And how can one leader’s decision shape an entire company’s future? In this episode of My Best Hire, host Rajeev Soni sits down with Eddie Chandok, former President & Global Delivery Head at Infogain, to discuss the impact of his best hire—Shardul Sangal. Eddie shares the story of how he brought in Shardul as SVP of Delivery to support Infogain’s growth, optimize global operations, and streamline acquisitions. Through this insightful conversation, we explore the decision-making behind hiring a senior leader, the challenges of integrating new talent into a growing company...2025-02-2427 min
Chitthiyaan with Gajraj RaoEp 2 | Bus RideUnsettled by his fight with Amit, Mr Joshi decides to read the first letter. In a moment of uncertainty, he chooses to open the first letter, knowing little that he is embarking on the most transformative journey of his lifetime. Moved by the story of a newly wed couple, Vikas and Priyanka, and their honeymoon busride, a young couple embarking on a honeymoon, Mr. Joshi's heart begins to stir with emotion.Mr Joshi cancels his anniversary celebration. He puts on his apron and walks to the Kitchen. Cast:Prasad Joshi: Gajraj RaoSudha...2023-08-2914 min
किसलय की कहानियाँएपिसोड - 25, अ ट्रिप टू हनीमूननमस्कार दोस्तो, आप सभी को नववर्ष की शुभ कामनाएं। चलिये, इस नए साल की शुरुआत करते हैं रोमांस से, रोमांच तक. पेश हैं किसलय की नई कहानी: अ ट्रिप टू हनीमून: एक रोमांचकारी ट्रेवललॉग. छोटी - छोटी बातों में कॉमेडी और ड्रामा वो भी मुस्कुराहट के साथ. दो अजनबी की एक मंज़िल. ज्यादा जानने के लिए सुनिए किसलय की कहानियाँ. Written and Narrated by : Kislaya Kindam (Kislaya ki Kahaniyaan) Editing and Mixing by: Kislaya Kindam (Kislaya ki Kahaniyaan) Songs credit : Train sound - Train videos online oh ho ho / soni de nakhre - T-Series Shole title harmonica mix kishor sodha - Centerstage Train horn - Sound effect library Acoustic guitar - Raini Beats Axtanation Anthem - Axtanation Dragon sound effect - Sfx studio Sree Hanuman Chalisha- Kamalakshi Gaadi bula rahi hai - Saregama music beep sound - sound recorded Shola jo bhadke - Saregama karoke Barso re - SonyMusicIndia Revolver Rani - T-Series Keti ko- Zee Music Company OPPS - King Ae meri johrajabeen - T-Series Safarnama- T-Series Ghar- SonyMusicIndiaVEVO Tumhi mere mandir- Saregama Music Garmi- T-Series Pappi Jhappi - SonyMusicIndia Milegi milegi - T-Series Der na ho jaaye kahin - Saregama Music Akhiyaan - MITRAZ Jeet - RITVIZ Sage- RITVIZ Pasoori - Coke Studio Mujhse Shadi Karogi - Tips Officials Paris ka Trip - T-Series Padharo maare des- Bandish Bandits Prime Video India Sawaar loon - T-Series Awaara - Unacadmy unwind with MTV Maan meri jaan - King...2023-01-0127 min
Kislaya ki Kahaniyaanएपिसोड - 25, अ ट्रिप टू हनीमून (पार्ट - 1)नमस्कार दोस्तो,
आप सभी को नववर्ष की शुभ कामनाएं।
चलिये, इस नए साल की शुरुआत करते हैं रोमांस से, रोमांच तक. पेश हैं किसलय की नई कहानी: अ ट्रिप टू हनीमून: एक रोमांचकारी ट्रेवललॉग. छोटी - छोटी बातों में कॉमेडी और ड्रामा वो भी मुस्कुराहट के साथ. दो अजनबी की एक मंज़िल. ज्यादा जानने के लिए सुनिए किसलय की कहानियाँ.
Written and Narrated by : Kislaya Kindam (Kislaya ki Kahaniyaan)
Editing and Mixing by: Kislaya Kindam (Kislaya ki Kahaniyaan)
Songs credit :
Train sound - Train videos online
oh ho ho / soni de nakhre - T-Series
Shole title harmonica mix kishor sodha - Centerstage
Train horn - Sound effect library
Acoustic guitar - Raini Beats
Axtanation Anthem - Axtanation
Dragon sound effect - Sfx studio
Sree Hanuman Chalisha- Kamalakshi
Gaadi bula rahi hai - Saregama music
beep sound - sound recorded
Shola jo bhadke - Saregama karoke
Barso re - SonyMusicIndia
Revolver Rani - T-Series
Keti ko- Zee Music Company
OPPS - King
Ae meri johrajabeen - T-Series
Safarnama- T-Series
Ghar- SonyMusicIndiaVEVO
Tumhi mere mandir- Saregama Music
Garmi- T-Series
Pappi Jhappi - SonyMusicIndia
Milegi milegi - T-Series
Der na ho jaaye kahin - Saregama...2023-01-0127 min
Booknerds PodcastMy Experiments with Silence | The Diary of an Introvert featuring Samir SoniMy Experiments with Silence | The Diary of an Introvert featuring Samir Soni
About the book
Most of us are slaves to what has been described as the monkey mind. Driven by the illusion of unrealistic dreams and expectations, and the need for external validation, we are constantly caught in a tug-of-war between our inner life and the external universe. Samir Soni too has spent a lifetime oscillating between these two worlds, agonizing over the golden mean to strive for. He found it by experimenting with silence, turning to his diary as a companion in this jo...2022-09-1839 min