The Impressive Empress Podcast

Ep. 12 : The Fragrance of Values with Neeraja Ganesh

Our guest Ms. Neeraja Ganesh comes with 25 + years of experience in the IT industry. For the last few years, she has been working as freelance consultant, who conducts various training programs and workshops on leadership and behaviours. She decided to switch her career to work in the space of gender diversity,  after having mentored women from diverse experiences, age groups, industries and domains, to help them grow in their careers. She believes that much needs to be done to show the path to women in India, who have the innate talent but lack the knowledge of where to find help in terms of mentoring, coaching, networking and, more importantly, understanding that these are important elements in one’s professional growth.
 
In our daily life, we perceive many kinds of fragrances and it is believed that the sense of smell plays a very important role in the physiological effects of mood, stress and working capacity.
As humans, we are all gifted with a certain value set. Understanding these and understanding oneself propels a person to leadership and to lead with impact. With a clear idea of the What, How and why, they provide the support, guidance, and direction that many others need to reach their full potential. 

Ep 11: Understanding the Power of Knowledge with Vishakha Hari

We all know that Knowledge is power. In today’s digital world, a lot of information and content are freely available on anything and everything at the touch of a button. The knowledge is obtained by taking in the information, memorising them and making them available in meaningful ways. As we continue to gain knowledge, we are able to make better sense of the information gathered and can connect the dots in hindsight. We then move on to become insightful where we are able to apply our knowledge gained to obtain solutions to deeper problems. But the Actual Power lies in our Wisdom when we start using our insights to facilitate informed decision making that makes this world a better place.  And this is the Power of Knowledge.
 
Our guest today, Smt. Vishaka Hari, is a practitioner of the ancient beautiful form of art called Harikatha or Katha keerthan. Herein she weaves beautiful stories of value and wisdom interspersed with mellifluous songs of yesteryears’ great composers. She has recently founded the ‘VIJAYASHRI SCHOOL OF HARIKATHA’ – a patashaala to promote the art of Harikatha and a medium to promote our culture, values and Dharma.

Ep. 10 - Understanding the Psyche of a Psychologist with Dr. Neeradha Chandramohan

The work of navigating the human mind and finding solutions for individuals battling mental, social, and emotional afflictions is at best, challenging and rewarding and at worst, daunting. Dr. Neeradha Chandramohan, a Clinical Psychologist with more than 30 years of experience chose to deal with the rehabilitation of special needs children with multiple disabilities, so they can have, not only a good life but a self - sustaining life. She’s worked with enormous patience, energy and single mindedness, backed by spiritual strength,  which, she believes, helped her cross various barriers and reach higher levels professionally.

Ep 9: Become the Gift you are with Dr. Mala Kapadia

Our mind is like a monkey, playing tricks with impulsive, irrational and at times even destructive behavior. Any excellence that we strive to achieve, the monkey mind becomes our biggest hurdle and, once tamed, it becomes our greatest asset. The tamed mind is capable of direct perception- devoid of memories, beliefs and colored filters. 
Our today’s guest Dr. Mala Kapadia, a Human Resources Professional, who has done pioneering research work on Emotional Intelligence in the ancient and modern Indian context. She founded Tame The Monkey, a Consultancy practice through which she introduces people to Transformational Learning  that enable people to change from "the inside out”.

Ep 8 : Be your Own Boss with Dr. Chidatmika Khatua

A Social Entrepreneur works for the empowerment of the weaker section of the society by identifying the gaps. While they are visionaries, they are also realistic in their approach, trying to implement innovative solutions to the societal problems. Our today’s guest is one such Social Entrepreneur - Dr. Chidatmika Khatua, Odisha, India. 

Ep 7 : A Social Entrepreneur's Mindful Journey with Ms. Madhuri Sahasrabhudde

As human beings, we all bring our unique characteristics or personality traits to the fore. A successful leader holds on to this uniqueness, ever curious and open to new ideas, while staying true to the principles and values that matter the most to them. Our today’s guest is one such Social Leader - Mrs. Madhuri Sahasrabhudde from Pune, India.

Ep 6 : Winning with Love with Ms. Geetha Pennathur

It is imperative that to have a better tomorrow, the children of today be provided with value based education, which inspires & excites them.
Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual, And If people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honour for me. said Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam and I am sure that this true of Geetha, our today’s guest.

Ep 5 : A Diplomat's Mission in Life with Her Excellency Madam Pratibha Parkar

A social leader is one whose leadership is built upon humility, fairness, kindness and respect, but it is NO soft form of power; it is a power that is earned and, because of that, it carries great weight. It’s built upon trust. Our today’s guest is one such Social Leader - Consul General Madam Pratibha Parkar, an Indian Foreign Service Officer from Mumbai, India.  

Ep 4 : A Doctor for the Hour with Dr. Kalyanasundari

A humanitarian and medical doctor who believes that there is a lot to learn in this short span of life from the world as well from each other! Dr. Kalyani practices doctoring as an art and appreciates the resilience of human spirit against all odds.

Ep 3 : Educationalist's S.P.I.C.E. for Life with Dr. K.R. Maalathi

Dr. K R Maalathi is an educationalist based out of Chennai. Specialized in Early years Education and setting up of successful school, she is the Founder & CEO of Auuro Educational Services. She has set up around 14 International, 18 CBSE schools and 2 multi-disability centres across India, Qatar and Zambia.
Raising Happy Children through Happy Parents and Happy Teachers is her life's mission.