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Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 22: Building Your Own Vision - Balancing Tradition and Innovation: Families and the Rise of ProfessionalsIn this episode of Unleashed, we explore how multi-generation family businesses are successfully integrating professionals to scale their operations. Featuring insights from Rishikesha Krishnan, Sonu Bhasin, Sandeep Maini, Raju Shete, Krishna Shete, Ketan Patel, and Ravi Saxena, the episode delves into the challenges and strategies of grooming professionals, delegation, maintaining family values, and ensuring business growth. Our guests discuss their experiences with leadership transitions, maintaining trust, and building a strong organisational culture. Join us for an in-depth discussion on blending tradition with professional management for sustainable success.
2026-01-0835 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 21: Building Your Own Vision - Transitioning and Working with the Next GenerationIn this episode of Unleashed, we explore the seamless transition of leadership in successful family businesses from one generation to the next. Featuring Sonu Bhasin, a family business historian, alongside Krishna and Arjun Shete of the Planet Group, Ketan Patel of Troikaa Pharmaceuticals, and Sandeep Maini of the Maini Group, we delve into how the older generation facilitates the next-gen to take over and build upon their foundation. You will hear insights on overcoming generational gaps, fostering open communication, and the role of external work experience in preparing inheritors for leadership roles.
2025-11-2039 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 20: Building Your Own Vision - Building Through Passion, Innovation, and EmpowermentIn this episode of Unleashed, we dive into stories of passionate Indian entrepreneurs who have built world-class businesses. Featuring Sandeep Kumar Maini from the Maini Group, Raju Shete from Planet Group, Ketan Patel from Troikaa Pharma, and Ravi Saxena from Wonderchef, the episode explores their journeys, the challenges they faced, and their relentless focus on quality and customer satisfaction. We also discuss how some of these pioneers laid the foundations for long-term success, offering valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.
2025-10-0932 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 19: Wearing Stakeholders' Shoes - Ensuring Sustainable Change in CommunitiesIn this episode of Unleashed, we delve into the intricacies of sustainable change management in development sectors. Featuring discussions with Pavan Mamidi, Shiv Kumar, Dr. Y. Lingaraju, we cover a broad range of topics from building aspirations and ensuring adoption to managing multiple stakeholders and institutional ownership. Key insights include the importance of community ownership, addressing structural issues, and maintaining the dignity of the communities involved. Real-world examples, like ensuring HIV vaccinations for sex workers and iron supplements for pregnant women, illustrate the necessity of localized and adaptive solutions for effective change. We discover that trust, empathy, and co-creation ar...
2025-08-1839 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 18: Wearing Stakeholders' Shoes - Innovative Change Management in the Development SectorIn this episode of Unleashed, we delve into the challenges and solutions in the development sector. We discuss stakeholder management, behavioral changes, and the implementation of large-scale projects with extraordinary leaders Dr. Y Lingaraju, Pavan Mamidi, and Shiv Kumar. Learn from their experiences in river rejuvenation projects, grassroots initiatives, and the crucial intersection of academic innovations and governmental practicality. Tune in for insights on how to effectively drive developmental changes with community ownership and stakeholder engagement.
2025-08-0141 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 17: Wearing Stakeholders' Shoes - Building Stakeholder Commitment and OwnershipIn this episode, I continue our exploration of change management with industry leaders Praveena, Pankaj, and Dan. We delve into how organizations can maximize the potential of new technologies and business models by focusing on two crucial aspects: helping stakeholders understand and embrace the full possibilities of change, and ensuring their active engagement throughout the transformation journey. Through real-world examples and expert insights, we discuss practical approaches to driving sustainable organizational change that delivers lasting value.
2025-02-0636 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 16: Wearing Stakeholders' Shoes: Change Management in the Era of Business and Digital TransformationJoin us in this episode of Unleashed Conversations as we explore the intricacies of change management during digital transformation. I begin with sharing my experiences working with a large manufacturing company to integrate emerging technologies and improve operational efficiency. We talk about key challenges such as stakeholder buy-in, aligning with business objectives, and the necessity of parallel projects. I am joined by Pankaj Rai, Dan Powers, and Praveena Ravanavarapu, who share their expert insights on effective change management frameworks, aligning technology with business strategy, and the importance of comprehensive operational changes. Discover actionable strategies for ensuring that new technologies d...
2025-01-0631 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriUnleashed Insights 04: Eligibility to Rise to the CXO's LevelIn this episode, Shashi delves into the essential qualities for transitioning to a CXO role. He explores the importance of mental toughness and emotional intelligence, discussing how candidates need to demonstrate capability at both operational and board levels. Shashi shares real-life examples and insights, emphasizing that being functionally and operationally strong isn't sufficient. Mental and emotional bandwidth are crucial for handling complex issues and managing diverse teams effectively. Tune in to understand the critical traits required for making it to the CXO level.
2024-11-1304 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriUnleashed Insights 03: Balancing Work, Family, and AmbitionIn this episode, we explore the challenges women face in balancing career, family, and social expectations, and how setting clear intentions can help manage these
trade-offs. We also discuss the importance of building a supportive environment
that pushes you to pursue your ambitions confidently. Join me in reflecting on
the insights shared by Pooja Sharma Goyal on navigating these dynamics, and how
women can break past societal limits to achieve their career goals.
2024-10-1406 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 15: Building World-Class Leaders: Leadership Strategies Across SectorsIn this episode of Unleashed Conversations, we delve into the evolving leadership needs across various sectors. The discussion continues with experts Pooja Sharma Goyal, Srinivas Rao Mahankali (MSR), Shiv Kumar, and Rishikesha Krishnan, as they share specific interventions and examples to address these needs. MSR emphasizes the importance of mentorship and reflective practices for startups. Rishi highlights the value of hands-on experience and global cultural exposure for grooming leaders. Pooja talks about fostering clarity and passion among young women entrepreneurs, while Shiv underscores the necessity of structured interventions and internal growth in the development sector. Join us as we...
2024-09-1929 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 14: Building World-Class Leaders: From Innovation Hubs to Social Sector ChallengesIn this episode of Unleashed Conversations, we explore the dynamic landscape of leadership across various sectors. We discuss the booming startup ecosystem with Srinivas Rao Mahankali (MSR), the essential role of seasoned and emerging leaders in established businesses with Rishikesha Krishnan, the unique challenges and opportunities facing women entrepreneurs with Pooja Sharma Goyal, and the intricate demands of social sector leadership with Shiv Kumar. Join us as we delve into the specific needs and leadership skills required to drive growth and impact in these diverse fields.
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Pooja Sharma Goyal, Co-Founder - Udaiti Foundation
2024-08-2135 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriUnleashed Insights 02: Building a Wider Perspective: Experiences from Women in LeadershipIn this episode of Unleashed Insights, we delve into the challenges women face in building a strong professional presence and brand. Rashmi Mohanty, Shalini Pillay, and Pooja Sharma Goyal share their experiences, tips, and lessons learned on navigating constraints, leveraging networking opportunities, and fostering a sense of belonging in male-dominated environments. Discover practical advice on how women can thrive and succeed by building confidence, effective communication, and strategic networking.
Unleashed Insights is a new segment based on the larger Unleashed Conversations, bringing to you specific themes and discussion on particular topics that are discussed at length in...
2024-07-2210 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriUnleashed Insights 01: Women Retention & ReturnshipJoin me in reflecting on the conversations with Sarika Naik and Pooja Sharma Goyal about the importance of returnship programs and systemic design changes needed to support women's career growth to CXO levels. Hear expert insights on maintaining professional networks and leveraging social media during career breaks to ensure a smooth return to the workforce.
Unleashed Insights is a new segment based on the larger Unleashed Conversations, bringing to you specific themes and discussion on particular topics that are discussed at length in Unleashed Conversations.
2024-07-0810 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 13: Spreading Life: Building Early Foundations in the Path to All-Rounded DevelopmentIn this episode of Unleashed Conversations, we delve into the impact of fostering wider interests alongside academic pursuits. Featuring reflections from Debu, Mahender, Saumil, and Rashmi, the discussion covers the influences shaping our career paths, the role of parental and academic pressure, and the benefits of nurturing diverse skills from childhood. Highlighting examples of successful balance and the evolving educational methods, the episode underscores the importance of cultivating a well-rounded personality for both personal satisfaction and professional success.
Key ideas discussed in this podcast:
The Impact of External Influences on Career Choices
Reflections on Personal...
2024-05-2726 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 12: Spreading Life: Finding Balance & Exploring New Passions Beyond WorkThis episode of Unleashed Conversations discusses the significance of cultivating interests and passions outside of professional life to improve leadership skills and personal growth. Srini shares his journey from aspiring to be a professional cricketer to discovering meditation and golf, illustrating how these pursuits helped manage stress and brought newfound energy to his work. The episode features discussions with guests Rashmi, Debu, and Pankaj on starting new hobbies, balancing them with work, and the positive impacts of continuous learning and experimentation on personal and professional development. The guests advocate for a balanced life through exploring diverse interests beyond the...
2024-03-2731 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 11: Spreading Life: The Power of Diverse InterestsThis episode of 'Unleashed Conversations' delves into the significance of cultivating diverse interests and pursuits beyond professional life for achieving personal and leadership growth. We explore the societal and educational pressures that often narrow our exploration of life and how this impacts our professional journeys, limiting our appreciation for diverse backgrounds and creative problem-solving. Through discussions with industry leaders and experts, including Debu Mishra, Rashmi Mohanty, Pankaj Rai, Mahinder Reddy, and Saumil Majmudar, we underscore the benefits of wider pursuits.These include increased energy, reduced stress, enhanced empathy, and the ability to inspire and manage diverse teams effectively...
2024-03-0131 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 10: Building Brand and Presence: Breaking Barriers - Women Leaders' Journey to CXO RolesIn episode 10 of Unleashed Conversations, we focus on women in leadership, exploring unique challenges and opportunities for women aspiring to CXO positions. Featuring insights from Shalini Pillay, Sarika Naik, Pooja Sharma Goyal, and Rashmi Mohanty, this episode dives into the realities of navigating corporate environments, balancing personal and professional demands, and leveraging strengths such as multitasking and resilience. It's a deep dive into empowering women leaders with strategies for success, networking within constraints, and embracing leadership roles with confidence.
Key takeaways:
Navigating Corporate Environments
Balancing Acts
Strength in Diversity
Strategic Networking
Embracing Leadership with Confidence
2024-02-0139 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 09: Building Brand and Presence: How do you build the right presence?In episode 9 of Unleashed Conversations, I continue my conversations about the transformative journey from being an operational leader to a CXO. Joined by Shalini Pillay, Sarika Naik, Dan Powers, and Shashi, we explore the nuances of building a leadership presence and credibility. We discuss the vital role organizations can play in nurturing leaders and how the environment shapes leadership development. This episode is packed with insights on structured networking, emotional readiness for leadership roles, and the unique challenges that come with aspiring to be a CXO.
Key Takeaways:
Leadership Presence and Credibility
2024-01-1039 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 08: Building Brand and Presence: How Can Leaders at Operational Level Grow to CXO Roles?Welcome to the latest episode of "Unleashed Conversations," where we delve into the remarkable transformation of a technology expert from being a master of transactional solutions to a strategic leader ready for partnership level. This episode is a celebration of a leader stepping out of their comfort zone, expanding their horizons beyond technical prowess to embrace strategic thinking and interpersonal skills, vital for building internal and external relationships.
Key Takeaways:
The Crucial Shift: We explore why operationally successful individuals often struggle to develop a broader, strategic perspective essential for leadership roles. Insights from accomplished leaders like S...
2023-12-0740 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 07: Letting Go To Grow - Building Institutions with PurposeDive into a compelling narrative on Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas Uppaluri, focusing on the transformative journey from profit-centric entrepreneurship to purpose-driven institution building. This episode features profound conversations with industry experts like Kris Gopalakrishnan, SD Shibulal, Raju Venkatraman, Shivakumar Ganesan , and Vaibhav Tewari, who share their experiences and insights on the delicate balance between generating profit and creating lasting impact. The discussions revolve around the challenges and rewards of shifting focus from short-term financial success to building companies that stand the test of time and contribute positively to society. A must-listen for anyone interested in the dynamics of modern...
2023-11-2031 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 06: Letting Go to Grow: Why Building a Great Team is Important for a LeaderAs a leader, getting the right talent at the right time is crucial for an organisation's growth.Is it possible to hire the right people all the time? Probably not. Without people, no company can be successful, no entrepreneur can be successful, and no purpose can be delivered. It's all people that make things happen.
In this episode of Unleashed Conversations, I continue my discussions with Kris and Shibu, Co-Founders of Infosys about the importance of people in building world class organisations. I am joined by a new guest on the podcast, Sandeep Maini, Chairman of th...
2023-10-3035 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 05: Letting Go to Grow - Balancing Between Current Period Demands to Focus on Growth EnginesIn the 5th episode of Unleashed Conversations, my conversation with Shivakumar Ganesan, Co-founder and CEO of Exotel, continues and expands to different themes. Along with this, I am also joined by Vaibhav Tewari, CEO of Portea, with over 25 years of experience spanning various sectors, and Raju Venkatraman, a highly successful serial entrepreneur who has made significant contributions to the fields of process outsourcing, information technology, and medical diagnostics.
We delve into a crucial question about how they allocate their time within their organisations. It is true that the health of an organisation can be easily assessed from h...
2023-10-1725 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 04: Letting Go to Grow - Institutionalised Way of Empowering and ScalingIn this episode of Unleashed Conversations, Kris Gopalakrishnan and SD Shibulal, Co-Founders of Infosys share about their journey of letting go and helping scale Infosys into a world class organisation by empowering people in the organisation. They share about the lessons learnt during this process - lessons that are relevant for anyone building a team, a company or a brand. We also hear from Shiv, CEO & Co-Founder of Exotel about his experience of letting go and bringing in a multi-dimensional approach as Exotel scales rapidly.
We also explore the journey of the leader I worked with, who...
2023-10-0233 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 03: How can we institutionalise innovation and customer centricity?In this thought-provoking episode of Unleashed Conversations, we delve deep into the core challenges and opportunities that businesses face in the ever-evolving landscape of customer-centricity and innovation. Join us as our expert panel comprising of Sudhir Rao, Dileep Mangsuli and Sanjay Salunkhe discusses critical topics, such as institutionalizing an understanding of customer context, balancing internal KPIs with customer value delivery, and shaping corporate culture to proactively manage business rather than just managing crises.
We'll explore the structural changes required for organizations to tap into the vast innovation potential of India, and whether it's time to reconsider what's...
2023-09-1831 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 02: How can technology leaders innovate while delivering to predictability and core?In this episode of Unleashed Conversations, we explore the dynamic world of technology leaders and their ability to innovate within the framework of their core responsibilities.
Delve into the Outcomes Framework, a powerful concept that empowers technology leaders to take ownership of diverse outcomes, from resource provision to goal-setting, influencing customer decisions along the way.
My discussions with Sudhir Rao and Dileep Mangsuli shed light on the delicate balance between learning from the past, managing present constraints, and envisioning a future brimming with innovation.
If you are an entrepreneur, you will like the...
2023-09-0436 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 01: Are technology leaders limiting themselves or is the environment limiting them to be Sounding Boards to customers?This episode celebrates the transformation of a Tech professional from being a process manager to becoming sounding board to his customers. This transformation of this tech professional threw up many interesting questions.
Why are talented technology professionals in the industry reduced to being capacity managers and hands to customers and sales?
Are the organization and HR models responsible for this?
What can be done to improve the ability of technology leaders to provide insights, guide customers on trade-offs, guide customers on leveraging technology?
Innovation is central to start-ups – Are the technology leaders better sounding boards if they are in...
2023-08-2126 min
Unleashed Conversations with Srinivas UppaluriEp. 00: Unleashed Conversations - An IntroductionAs a coach, over the last decade, I have worked with several high-performing professionals to help them realise their intrinsic potential. These individuals come from all walks of professional life and are proven leaders in their industries. But they had a hard time battling the status-quo that they had created for themselves. They were resigned to their existence as a result of their circumstances.
Over the last year, I have curated 7 stories of transformation of such high-performing business professionals. Each of these stories will take you through their journey of self-discovery through reflections.
2023-08-2103 min
Shape the Future of WorkStakeholder Alignment - Srinivas Uppaluri ex-CMO, Infosys, on how he got his stakeholders to align for successOur guest for this episode is Srinivas Uppaluri. Srini, in a career spanning thirty years, managed many stakeholders. Be it as a consultant handling critical organisational change initiatives, or in leading the marketing function at Infosys - his efforts at understanding and aligning stakeholders was key to success. He explains his tactics, processes and tools that helped him.
Harini Srinivasan and Ramesh Dorairaj, both partners at the SemcoStyle Institute India, interviewed Srinivas Uppaluri for this episode.
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2020-09-3028 min