Sp5: Digital Transformation Myths (Part 1)

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The COVID-19 scenario has challenged the government, societies, organizations and all of us on our thinking. Digital Transformation as an agenda which was a long drawn plan for many has now become a reality in the last two months. Many organizations have struggled to embark on the journey due to many misconceptions or myths surrounding Digital Transformation. In this new special series, post my research I would like to debunk the twenty myths which I have come across. The intention is to enable organizations with an adequate proof point to executes to draw and embark on their plans. 

Some of the references which I have leveraged are from: Satya Nadella's book 'Hit Refresh', HBR, CIO.com Articles and many more. 

If you like the special series, then do share your feedback and opinions on what else you would like me to cover in the special series.

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Ep7: Sameer Dhanrajani - Run Better, Run Different

In this episode, I invited Sameer Dhanrajani for a conversation to decode his move from a corporate job to being a CEO. Sameer is currently the CEO of AIQRate and also has started a non-profit EdTech organization 3AI. In his 23 years of work experience, he has set up Global Innovation and Analytics centers for some of the largest companies.  Sameer has authored a book in 2018 - AI AND ANALYTICS – ACCELERATING BUSINESS DECISIONS. He also has led an initiative along with Wiley to bring together authors for two consecutive years to publish a "Black Book of Exponential Technologies".

Sameer has been invited to speak at multiple conferences and his content is published across various platforms. 

Sameer his own book"

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Ep6: Gregory Shepard - The BOSS Framework

In this episode, I had a pleasure to connect and have a conversation with Greg Shepard is a Serial Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, and Angel Venture Capital Investor with a legacy of building and running sustainable growth businesses. Driven by a transformational leadership style, Greg has spearheaded multiple company exits throughout his career. His former company, AffiliateTraction, was acquired by eBay Enterprise Marketing Solutions in January 2016 as a part of a cross-brand deal totaling $985M. 

Greg's website - https://www.gregoryshepard.com

The Boss Framework - https://www.gregoryshepard.com/about-boss

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Ep5: Ashish Braganza - Life teaches you the definition of grateful

In this episode, I interviewed Ashish Braganza to decode his career journey. Ashish is currently an Executive Vice President at LPL Financial leading the Data, Analytics & Innovation. In his stellar career of 15 years, he has had an opportunity to work and lead Analytics and AI functions at Comcast, Lenovo, and Oppenheimer.  Ashish has been invited by many industry bodies to speak and share his perspective on AI and the influence of technology at the workplace. He has been awarded by Adobe as a Marketer of the Month in 2013. Ashish has completed his Master's from Temple University (Philadelphia).

I have personally known Ashish for the last 15 years from his first job and seen him evolve in his professional career. I had fun in this conversation and I am sure you would gain a lot from it too.

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Sp4: Working from home Part 2

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In the fourth special episode, I continue from last week's episode of Working from Home. My research has evolved, and from sixteen tips and hacks, it has increased to twenty. I share with you the remaining twelve this week and hope that we come out of the confinement of our homes to back to normal. Or is this the 'New Normal' Some of the references which I have leveraged are from Pat Flynn Youtube video on working from home HBR articles Various LinkedIn posts If you like the special series, then do share your feedback and opinions on what else you would like me to cover in the special series.

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Ep4: Steve Hamilton Clark - Refuel, Reflect and Reconnect

In this episode, I invited Steve Hamilton Clark to decode his career journey. Steve is one of the rare individuals who has combined CEO + Coaching expertise that provides him with the unique ability to empathize with many challenges. Provide his clients with practical, proven-in-field coaching expertise to take their leadership to where they want it to be, and staying future-fit as a leader.

He is genuinely embracing technology to coach his customers around the world from Canada, the United States of America, Egypt, England, Greece, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates, and Bangladesh. I have personally had a privilege to get on a coaching journey under Steve, and in a word, my experience was ‘Life-Changing.’

In this conversation, I have personally gained a lot of listening to Steve on his life experiences. Tune in and get enthralled with this conversation.

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Sp3: Working from home Part 1

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I either get interviewed or Focus on topics which are requested by my listeners or Just have fun covering areas which are interesting to me personally

In the third special episode, I have included a problem that is personal to me on "Working from Home." All working professionals globally are compelled to work from home due to the current Pandemic of COVID-19. Working from home for a few days in a year or a week, maybe a regular affair for many hours in the proper period. However, the current scenario is challenging on many fronts, and it brings in its own set of challenges. I had to do my research from various web resources and post that I tried many of them. Post two weeks of trial and error,  I have come up with sixteen tips and hacks. I would cover these in two-part series and glad to announce the first of the two-part. 

Now with a side note, I may add more next week if I come across some other good ones too. So keep a watch and do share if you have as a reference.

Some of the references which I have leveraged are from:

Pat Flynn Youtube video on working from home HBR articles Various LinkedIn posts

If you like the special series, then do share your feedback and opinions on what else you would like me to cover in the special series. 

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Ep3: Anshu Sharma: Build a career intentionality

In this episode, I interviewed Anshu Sharma Raja to decode her career journey. Anshu is currently a Managing Director and  Global Head for Retail Banking Products at Standard Chartered Bank. In her stell career of 23 years, she has worked with companies such as Goldman Sachs, AIG, Vodafone and many more. She has held senior leadership roles across software development, analytics, and infrastructure areas. Anshu started her career programming in C++ and has since then taken on a variety of roles leading and managing large programs, distributed product development and creating high performing teams. Besides being a technologist she is also passionate about photography and loves to travel far and wide.

Anshu and I are part of the Wiley Innovation Advisory Council and you can experience her energy throughout the conversation. 

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Ep2: Ronny Sequeira: Everyday set a new benchmark

In this episode, I interviewed Ronny Sequeira (Top 10 Photographers of India) on his career journey. In the photography world, Ronny is a name that is known to frame brands in the correct line of sight. Yes, most often with a celebrity that lends to the aura.

His work for Adidas, LG, Yamaha, Lays, Pepsi, Toyota, Sonata Watches, Mirinda, Toshiba, Philips, Microsoft, Mountain Dew, ESPN, Kit Kat, Gold’s Gym, Pizza Hut, Aircel, Liril, Maggi, Britannia, etc. speaks that over the years.

He started off making it to the Society’s Young Achievers Award in 2000. In 2008, he made it to the India TOP 10 Indian Photographers (Asian Photography) list and since has been creating epochal moments with superstars as enigmatic as Amitabh Bachan, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Juhi Chawla, Parineeti Chopra, and many more.

With 20 years of experience in advertising photography, he still has the same desire as when he was a 10-year-old using his dad’s reflex camera to shoot his pet Alsatian. He is happiest when behind a camera or astride his Triumph motorcycle exploring the country.

Ronny and I share common passions - bikes and cigars. Listen in and get dazzled with his career journey.

Here are the books which Ronny recommended during the Podcast

35mm Handbook

By Michael Freeman

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Kodak Book of Photography

By Thomas Dickey

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Photography

By John. Upton, Barbara London with Upton

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Ep1: Pankaj Rai: Take things as it comes

n this episode, I interviewed Pankaj Rai (SVP Strategy - Wells Fargo) on his career journey. Pankaj Rai, a well-known expert in analytics and banking. Pankaj has been in the industry for the last 27 years and started his career as a management consultant at Feedback Ventures in Delhi. Over the years, Pankaj has worked with GE, Dell Standard Charter Bank, and ICICI Bank. A philosopher, great in networking and an avid marathon enthusiast. He definitely has a lot to give to each one of us and I personally gained a lot from this conversation. 

The 5Cs framework can be found in the following book

Innovation Black Book

By Wiley

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Sp2: Analytics Mindset

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In the second special episode: I have been requested and asked a question on how to build a successful career in the AI and Analytic profession. In this episode, I have shared my eight dimensions, along with four personality attributes required to be successful. Do visit my website www.aneesmerchant.com to download the ready reckoner for developing a successful career.

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Sp1: Restaurants vs Food Delivery

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Welcome to my first podcast episode. Recently I was giving a talk on how AI and technology are changing the face of Retail. Post completion of the conversation, I was asked a different question on can the learnings from Retail be applied to Restaurants. Listen in and hear my perspective on restaurants and how to combat with the likes of Uber Eats, Doordash, Grab, Swiggy, Zomato, etc.

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