What does it take to become a CEO and continue thriving as in a pivotal leadership position?

What happens to the role of mentors in a digital world?

In the #coolcorporate series, we decode leadership, along with tenacity, building mental muscles to handle tough situations, peppered with the power of luck and leaving a legacy with our guest.

Mr. Gautam Dutta is the CEO of PVR Limited and a seasoned professional with 28 years of professional experience. Under his leadership, Media Sales grew from INR 7 Cr. to INR 375 Cr. in FY 2019-2020. Mr. Dutta is also credited with launching bluO the largest bowling chain in India. Gautam started his career with door-to-door sales before moving to the advertising industry. He has worked with organizations like Lowe Lintas, & Saachi & Saachi among others. He is the recipient of the CEO with HR Orientation award at World HRD Congress in 2018, and was also, awarded CEO of the Year by ET Now Global Awards for retail excellence.

 

Hear him talk about:

(02:00) – Embracing the CEO’s position, taking up leadership positions

(05:00) – From door-to-door sales to advertising- a personal story

(07:00) - Comparisons with MBAs, feeling like you have no skills, and dealing with insecurities

(09:30) – The day and month plan should be of greater importance than the yearly or 5-yearly plan

(10:15) – Of mentors becoming MBA institutes

(13:40)- Building the mental muscle to handle tough situations, tenacity & the importance of being challenged

(18:00) – Opportunities, motivation and optimism + What’s a turnaround manager?

(21:00) – Taking entertainment seriously- the business of entertainment

(23:00) – Surrendering ego and the coconut story

(26:00) – Building a legacy & building relationships

 

Original Music by Joseph Mc Dade



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What does it take to become a CEO and continue thriving as in a pivotal leadership position?
What happens to the role of mentors in a digital world?
In the #coolcorporate series, we decode leadership, along with tenacity, building mental muscles to handle tough situations, peppered with the power of luck and leaving a legacy with our guest.
Mr. Gautam Dutta is the CEO of PVR Limited and a seasoned professional with 28 years of professional experience. Under his leadership, Media Sales grew from INR 7 Cr. to INR 375 Cr. in FY 2019-2020. Mr. Dutta is also credited with launching bluO the largest bowling chain in India. Gautam started his career with door-to-door sales before moving to the advertising industry. He has worked with organizations like Lowe Lintas, &amp; Saachi &amp; Saachi among others. He is the recipient of the CEO with HR Orientation award at World HRD Congress in 2018, and was also, awarded CEO of the Year by ET Now Global Awards for retail excellence.
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Hear him talk about:
(02:00) &ndash; Embracing the CEO&rsquo;s position, taking up leadership positions
(05:00) &ndash; From door-to-door sales to advertising- a personal story
(07:00) - Comparisons with MBAs, feeling like you have no skills, and dealing with insecurities
(09:30) &ndash; The day and month plan should be of greater importance than the yearly or 5-yearly plan
(10:15) &ndash; Of mentors becoming MBA institutes
(13:40)- Building the mental muscle to handle tough situations, tenacity &amp; the importance of being challenged
(18:00) &ndash; Opportunities, motivation and optimism + What&rsquo;s a turnaround manager?
(21:00) &ndash; Taking entertainment seriously- the business of entertainment
(23:00) &ndash; Surrendering ego and the coconut story
(26:00) &ndash; Building a legacy &amp; building relationships
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Original <a href="https://josephmcdade.com/music">Music by Joseph Mc Dade</a> 
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Hosted by Yashika Begwani from India, Voice of Achievers(VoA) brings valuable lessons from experienced professionals and strives to answer questions(both simple & deep) that matter to young entrepreneurs, students and professionals.

We speak to passionate & experienced individuals across diverse fields (entrepreneurs, professionals, artists, sports-enthusiasts etc.) each week and collect their personal and professional experiences. Diving deep into their lives, the podcast dwells on workplace disappointments, sacrifices, battling all odds, building resilience, finding motivation, and upskilling among others to derive relevant lessons, simplify the career battle & help you map your own career trajectory.

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Hosted by Yashika Begwani from India, Voice of Achievers(VoA) brings valuable lessons from experienced professionals and strives to answer questions(both simple &amp; deep) that matter to young entrepreneurs, students and professionals.
We speak to passionate &amp; experienced individuals across diverse fields (entrepreneurs, professionals, artists, sports-enthusiasts etc.) each week and collect their personal and professional experiences. Diving deep into their lives, the podcast dwells on workplace disappointments, sacrifices, battling all odds, building resilience, finding motivation, and upskilling among others to derive relevant lessons, simplify the career battle &amp; help you map your own career trajectory.
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The CEO's position, Surrendering Ego & Leaving a Legacy ft. Gautam Dutta

Leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs may sometimes be bearers of bad news, or may have to make difficult decisions.

More often than not, when communicated, difficult decisions like layoffs, paycuts, or even pausing a project with a client may evoke instant emotional reactions.

Or worse, leave lasting scars, or affect relationships.

In this short episode, we talk about communicating difficult decisions clearly, effectively yet, gracefully!

Dialogue & Image courtesy: The Lion King, Disney

Music by : Shane Ivers

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Leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs may sometimes be bearers of bad news, or may have to make difficult decisions.
More often than not, when communicated, difficult decisions like layoffs, paycuts, or even pausing a project with a client may evoke instant emotional reactions.
Or worse, leave lasting scars, or affect relationships.
In this short episode, we talk about communicating difficult decisions clearly, effectively yet, gracefully!
Dialogue &amp; Image courtesy: The Lion King, Disney
Music by : Shane Ivers
We’re listening to you.
Don’t forget to follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple, Google, JioSaavn, Gaana or wherever you’re listening to us!
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For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at <a href="mailto:bonjour@eplog.media">bonjour@eplog.media</a>.
 
DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.

Communicating Difficult Decisions Effectively Ft. The Lion King

How do you validate a hypothesis and how deep should your market research be when stepping into a business?

We’re talking sustainable entrepreneurship, corporate leaders turning entrepreneurs at the peak of their leadership careers, younger vs more seasoned founders, the relevance of market research, validating problem statements and working capital, and more in this episode.

Our guest is Disha Shah who comes with 15 + years of a track record in leadership & business development across industry sectors & geographies. Her previous stints include working in a senior leadership role at an Indian Consumer-Tech AI startup and working with the German Government as the Director of Indian Investments into the Frankfurt metropolitan region. 



Hear her talk about:

(03.00) – Planet first entrepreneurship; Packaged foods in India- A deepdive and statistics

(07.00) – The 3 fundamental needs of a business idea (problem statements, core stakeholders, unit economics)

(10.00) – Market research – the safety net and the guiding force before taking the leap of faith

(13.30) – the transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship post 15 years of experience

(14.00) – Risk appetites and the long haul in entrepreneurship

(16.00) – The product market fit

(18.00) – Entrepreneurship and midlife especially as a parent

(19.00) – Founders young and old- the pros and the downsides

(20.00) – Single minded focus versus experienced maturity

(22.00) - India and her wonderful adoption of futuristic technology and leapfrogging eras

(24.30) – Consumerism vs sustainable consumerism

(27.30) – Sustainable businesses in India, Gen Z as the TG, and clever marketing

(28.00) – A win win scenario while building businesses

Original Music: Joseph Mc Dade

We’re listening to you.

Don’t forget to follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple, Google, JioSaavn, Gaana or wherever you’re listening to us!

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DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.

How do you validate a hypothesis and how deep should your market research be when stepping into a business?
We’re talking sustainable entrepreneurship, corporate leaders turning entrepreneurs at the peak of their leadership careers, younger vs more seasoned founders, the relevance of market research, validating problem statements and working capital, and more in this episode.
Our guest is Disha Shah who comes with 15 + years of a track record in leadership &amp; business development across industry sectors &amp; geographies. Her previous stints include working in a senior leadership role at an Indian Consumer-Tech AI startup and working with the German Government as the Director of Indian Investments into the Frankfurt metropolitan region. 
 
Hear her talk about:
(03.00) – Planet first entrepreneurship; Packaged foods in India- A deepdive and statistics
(07.00) – The 3 fundamental needs of a business idea (problem statements, core stakeholders, unit economics)
(10.00) – Market research – the safety net and the guiding force before taking the leap of faith
(13.30) – the transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship post 15 years of experience
(14.00) – Risk appetites and the long haul in entrepreneurship
(16.00) – The product market fit
(18.00) – Entrepreneurship and midlife especially as a parent
(19.00) – Founders young and old- the pros and the downsides
(20.00) – Single minded focus versus experienced maturity
(22.00) - India and her wonderful adoption of futuristic technology and leapfrogging eras
(24.30) – Consumerism vs sustainable consumerism
(27.30) – Sustainable businesses in India, Gen Z as the TG, and clever marketing
(28.00) – A win win scenario while building businesses
Original Music: Joseph Mc Dade
We’re listening to you.
Don’t forget to follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple, Google, JioSaavn, Gaana or wherever you’re listening to us!
You can follow us and leave us feedback on <a href="https://facebook.com/eplogmedia">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/eplogmedia">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/eplogmedia">Twitter</a> @eplogmedia,
For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at <a href="mailto:bonjour@eplog.media">bonjour@eplog.media</a>.
 
DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.

Planet-First Entrepreneurship & Pivoting into Business later in careers Ft Disha Shah

How do CXOs handle and manage conflicts?

How can younger leaders deal with more experienced team members or vice versa?

In the next part of the conversation with Advait we are reading between the lines and observing nuances behavioural and attitude changes within leaders, managers and CXOs as designations change and roles & responsibilities evolve a notch higher.

Advait is the CEO, at Upohan Management Consultants, specializing in Business Strategy, HR Consulting, CXO Coaching, and Process Improvement. Having been in leadership positions at organizations like Pwc and IBM, in the past, Advait comes with a rich and diverse experience within the Organizational development realm.

Hear him talk about:

(02.00) – Designation Change vs Role Change- Stepping up in careers- scope, responsibility, skillset, maturity, competence

(04.00) – Spotting a CXO early on

(04.30) – Leaders taking and giving credit; Leaders & the blame game – responsibility & accountability as leaders

(06.15) – The CXO Persona: people managers vs managers ; know thy people

(08.15) – Younger Leaders dealing with more Experienced Leaders

(10.30) - Uncomfortable conversations, Conflicts and managing older team members- the age gap- personal vs professional

(11.30) - Tackling biases in appraisal as Cxos and managers

(12.30) - Crucial conversations and having a dialogue

(13.30) - Crystal Gazing versus Naval Gazing- Overviews vs Deeper assessments

(14.30) - Dreaming big with realistic goals as leaders and CXOs

Original Music: Joseph Mc Dade

We’re listening to you.

Don’t forget to follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple, Google, JioSaavn, Gaana or wherever you’re listening to us!

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For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media.



DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.

How do CXOs handle and manage conflicts?
How can younger leaders deal with more experienced team members or vice versa?
In the next part of the conversation with Advait we are reading between the lines and observing nuances behavioural and attitude changes within leaders, managers and CXOs as designations change and roles &amp; responsibilities evolve a notch higher.
Advait is the CEO, at Upohan Management Consultants, specializing in Business Strategy, HR Consulting, CXO Coaching, and Process Improvement. Having been in leadership positions at organizations like Pwc and IBM, in the past, Advait comes with a rich and diverse experience within the Organizational development realm.
Hear him talk about:
(02.00) – Designation Change vs Role Change- Stepping up in careers- scope, responsibility, skillset, maturity, competence
(04.00) – Spotting a CXO early on
(04.30) – Leaders taking and giving credit; Leaders &amp; the blame game – responsibility &amp; accountability as leaders
(06.15) – The CXO Persona: people managers vs managers ; know thy people
(08.15) – Younger Leaders dealing with more Experienced Leaders
(10.30) - Uncomfortable conversations, Conflicts and managing older team members- the age gap- personal vs professional
(11.30) - Tackling biases in appraisal as Cxos and managers
(12.30) - Crucial conversations and having a dialogue
(13.30) - Crystal Gazing versus Naval Gazing- Overviews vs Deeper assessments
(14.30) - Dreaming big with realistic goals as leaders and CXOs
Original Music: Joseph Mc Dade
We’re listening to you.
Don’t forget to follow us on Spotify, Stitcher, Apple, Google, JioSaavn, Gaana or wherever you’re listening to us!
You can follow us and leave us feedback on <a href="https://facebook.com/eplogmedia">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/eplogmedia">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/eplogmedia">Twitter</a> @eplogmedia,
For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at <a href="mailto:bonjour@eplog.media">bonjour@eplog.media</a>.
 
DISCLAIMER: The views expressed on all the shows produced and distributed by Ep.Log Media are personal to the host and the guest of the shows respectively and with no intention to harm the sentiments of any individual/organization.The said content is not obscene or blasphemous or defamatory of any event and/or person deceased or alive or in contempt of court or breach of contract or breach of privilege, or in violation of any provisions of the statute, nor hurt the sentiments of any religious groups/ person/government/non-government authorities and/or breach or be against any declared public policy of any nation or state.

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