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Sagar Amlani is a seasoned professional driving Business Excellence for over 13 Years working in London and India across diverse industries. He has completed his master's from Middlesex University, London UK. A Chartered Chemical Engineer and he has completed his Executive Strategic Management from IIM Kozhikode. This episode is about the inspiring life journey of Sagar from slums Overcoming the challenges and how he set ambitious goals for himself. How he executed them with wise strategies?   Timestamps: 04:34 Life in slums of Mumbai 05:39 Things to be grateful for 07:38 Life-changing point of life 09:05 Books were best friends 11:20 My Mom! My powerhouse! 14:13 First Entrepreneurial journey 19:25 Learn with a full heart        24:53 you are limitless 26:57 Who can teach me management? 30:32 Culture shock 33:11 Saying NO 34:02 My Mom! My mentor! 37:50 Life of an Indian student in the UK 40:16 Is it a challenge? Not at all 44:15 Tips to study abroad 47:09 Meeting new people 49:55 Building connections 56:05 SSI score 59:07 Myths about LinkedIn 01:02:14Sagar in 20's            Check below links as discussed in the episode 1.Sagar's post which reached around 85000 views https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sagar-amlani_india-activity-6579236520580964352-UWEU 2. To check your LinkedIn SSI score  https://business.linkedin.com/sales-solutions/social-selling/the-social-selling-index-ssi#   Make sure that you subscribe rate and review. If you like this show pls tell your friends and spread the greatness. Do send your feedback about the show and the guests you would wish to have in further episodes by posting a message on college career connect page on LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/licccpod Facebook: http://bit.ly/fbcccpod Instagram: http://bit.ly/igcccpod or mail us at collegecareerconnect@gmail.com.   Digital marketing: Sakti vasu Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

#14. Life Skills - Rahul jain   Rahul Jain is a motivational speaker, a life-skills trainer & an entrepreneur. He believes that there is infinite potential in every individual and we are limited only by our thoughts.   This episode Rahul talks on the importance of life skills and on transformation from knowing to doing to being.   Timestamps:   03:13 Built a dream of inspiring people 04:51 People dependency to system dependency 06:01 A transformation in business 06:51 I am no monk! 08:28 Passion Vs interest 11:37 What are life skills 12:22 Why are life skills important? 16:59 How to students learn about life skills 18:38 Doing and being             20:24 Journey of failing and succeeding 22:43 Shifting the anchor of expectations 24:28 Being played as a football 25:43 Improving life skills 27:37 Why toppers don't excel always 28:43 Governments approach to resolve unemployability 30:09 Unemployable and unemployed 30:39 Situation that influenced Rahul 33:47 Rahul in 20's 35:07 Keeps exploring and experimenting Learn more about Rahul at Www.living-life.co.in   Make sure that you subscribe rate and review. If you like this show pls tell your friends and help me spread the greatness. Pls send your feedback about the show and the guests you would wish to have in further episodes by posting a message on college career connect page on Linkedin: http://bit.ly/licccpod Facebook: http://bit.ly/fbcccpod Instagram: http://bit.ly/igcccpod or mail us at collegecareerconnect@gmail.com.   Digital marketing: Sakti vasu Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

#13. Reversing Diseases by Diet -Nikhil Chaudhary   Nikhil Chaudhary is an Indian dietician-cum- nutritionist. A passionate public speaker, Nikhil conducts presentations and awareness talks in institutions, colleges and corporate on topics such as lifestyle changes, nutrition, and dietary management.   This episode Nikhil shares simple yet powerful tools to check whether a food is healthy or not and how to avoid temptations on unhealthy food?   Timestamps:   03:11 What is nutrition? 04:51 Corporate Employees and nutrition. 07:42 Moulding School students and corporate employees. 10:10 Why people believe it's difficult to be healthy? 13:07 How to differentiate messages across social media 14:54 Don't look for quick-fix solutions 17:50 Blue zones of the world 21:03 Overcoming temptations against unhealthy food 23:03 Nikhil's routine 26:53 Weight loss        30:53 Nikhil in 20's 33:13 Do not confuse common with normal   Learn more about Nikhil at https://www.nikhilchaudhary.com/   Make sure that you subscribe rate and review. If you like this show pls tell your friends and help me spread the greatness. Pls send your feedback about the show and the guests you would wish to have in further episodes by posting a message on college career connect page on Linkedin: http://bit.ly/licccpod Facebook: http://bit.ly/fbcccpod Instagram: http://bit.ly/igcccpod or mail us at collegecareerconnect@gmail.com.   Digital marketing: Sakti vasu Voice Credits: Tejaswi Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

  #12. Healing people is my passion -Nikhil Chaudhary    Nikhil Chaudhary is an Indian dietician-cum- nutritionist. A passionate public speaker, Nikhil conducts presentations and awareness talks in institutions, colleges and corporate on topics such as lifestyle changes, nutrition, and dietary management.   This episode Nikhil breaks some myths about being a nutritionist, shares his journey as a nutritionist and gives some useful tips to lead a healthy life.   Time stamps:   04:04 How Nikhil became a nutritionist? 09:04 A course on nutrition 10:27 One change in diet - Red rice 12:51What a nutritionist does? 17:30 Disappointments of a nutritionist. 20:57 Reasons why people come to Nikhil 22:55 How to stop cancer cells from going? 25:04 Changes in diet Nikhil recommends 26:57 Sun bath and its benefits 28:58 Fruits and vegetables 31:14 Fasting and its importance 36:23 Myth about nutritionist 38:57 Nikhil in Quora   Learn more about Nikhil at https://www.nikhilchaudhary.com/   Make sure that you subscribe rate and review. If you like this show pls tell your friends and help me spread the greatness. Pls send your feedback about the show and the guests you would wish to have in further episodes by posting a message on college career connect page on Linkedin: http://bit.ly/licccpod Facebook: http://bit.ly/fbcccpod Instagram: http://bit.ly/igcccpod or mail us at collegecareerconnect@gmail.com.   Digital marketing: Sakti vasu Voice Credits: Tejaswi Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com  

#11. Heartful Networking -Srijata Bhatnagar   Srijata is an Professional Speaker and Founder of Ridhani , a fashion startup where she heads the business, strategy, growth, marketing, people management etc. Having turned an entrepreneur from being an employee, she comes with perspectives from both sides of the coin. This episode srijatha shares on Tools and tips to networking heartfully which would help us build strong networks How she pursued her passion on becoming a businesswoman overcoming the struggles Difference between a role model and modelling someone  Time stamps: 03:15 A big tight slap 05:23 Should I get into entrepreneurship? 12:04 Challenges in corporate and entrepreneurship 18:13 Who is a fashion entrepreneur? 21:13 Importance of visual identity 24:00 Heartful networking 29:30 Networking for college students 33:38 Role models 34:18 Modelling people 40:27 Srijata in 20's   Learn more about Srijata at  https://www.srijatabhatnagar.com/ Visit rathish.me to listen to other episodes of CCC podcast Make sure that you subscribe rate and review. If you like this show pls tell your friends and help me spread the greatness. Pls send your feedback about the show and the guests you would wish to have in further episodes by posting a message on college career connect page on Linkedin: http://bit.ly/licccpod Facebook: http://bit.ly/fbcccpod Instagram: http://bit.ly/igcccpod or mail us at collegecareerconnect@gmail.com.   Digital marketing: Sakti vasu Voice Credits: Tejaswi Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

#10. Iron lady who can cry- Srijata Bhatnagar   Srijata is an Professional Speaker and Founder of Ridhani , a fashion startup where she heads the business, strategy, growth, marketing, people management etc. Having turned an entrepreneur from being an employee, she comes with perspectives from both sides of the coin. This episode Srijata shares her experiences in her college that has shaped her into who she is today and her exciting conversations with Rahul Dravid.   Time stamps: 04:17 What is srijatha curious about? 08:04 Figuring out what to do in life 22:00 College and hostel life 24:05 Overcoming ragging 29:30 Life at IIM 37:43 Crying is not wrong 45:03 HR to marketing to product management 47:14 Meeting Rahul dravid    Learn more about Srijata at  https://www.srijatabhatnagar.com/   Make sure that you subscribe rate and review. If you like this show pls tell your friends and help me spread the greatness. Pls send your feedback about the show and the guests you would wish to have in further episodes by posting a message on college career connect page on Linkedin: http://bit.ly/licccpod Facebook: http://bit.ly/fbcccpod Instagram: http://bit.ly/igcccpod or mail us at collegecareerconnect@gmail.com.   Digital marketing: Sakthi vasu Voice Credits: Tejaswi Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

#9 Dr.Dharmesh Raval - Collaborate Dr. Dharmesh Raval is having rich and diverse experience of leading Business Schools, Industry Academia Collaborations, research and teaching management students.   He has contributed to the career of several business school students and continues to help. He has also worked with several organizations of national and international repute for numerous collaborative projects.   This episode Dr. Dharmesh Shares his experiences with industries academia collaboration and entrepreneurship.   Time stamps: 03:37 Career journey of Dr.Dharmesh 08:44 What interests Dr.Dharmesh? 10:13 Industry academia collaboration 12:52 Learnings of students from industry 14:41 Change in mindset after interactions 16:33 Mistakes students do 18:31 How to improve research process? 19:55 Best placement memories 22:31 Changes expected in future 23:33 How to land in dream job 26:45 Overcoming stress 30:32 Improvements in business studies 33:02 Curriculum design 35:16 Entrepreneurship 38:19 Business - An acquired skill or inherent one 41:39 Dr.Dharmesh in 20's 42:08 Know ourselves     Make sure that you subscribe rate and review. If you like this show pls tell your friends and help me spread the greatness. Pls send your feedback about the show and the guests you would wish to have in further episodes by posting a message on college career connect page on Linkedin: http://bit.ly/licccpod Facebook: http://bit.ly/fbcccpod Instagram: http://bit.ly/igcccpod  or mail us at collegecareerconnect@gmail.com.   Voice Credits: Tejaswi Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

#8. Not Special, Just Limited Edition   Swarnalatha is the Founder & Managing Trustee of Swarga Foundation, whose mission is to improve the lives of individuals affected with Multiple Sclerosis. She is a Tedx speaker, Social Activist, Singer, Counsellor, Story writer, Photographer, Beauty pageant winner and a mother of two. This episode Swarnalatha talks on how she found her way overcoming the challenges life gave her and on what she does to help people who are in need.   Time stamps:   03:32 Swarnalatha's early days 10:55 What she learnt during the hard days? 13:53 Gratefulness 14:42 The other side of being grateful 15:27 Can't be 100% at everything 16:26 Swarnalatha's disastrous career journey 18:13 What makes her career interesting? 20:13 Swarga foundation 22:42 Building an organization from foundation 25:05 I should speak in English!! 27:20 Turning hospital to an university 29:02 Learning like a kid 30:54 Education to disabled children 33:19 Attitude of society towards disabled people 34:45 Facing the world that treats you differently 36:39 Change in mindset 38:32 Moving forward is important than walking 40:10 What makes swarnalatha gets up when she falls? 41:21 A multi-talented learner 42:47 Experiences participating beauty pageant contest 44:40 Swarnalatha in 20's 45:15 Not Special, Just Limited Edition   Learn more about Swarnalatha and Swarga foundation at http://www.swargafoundation.org/   Make sure that you subscribe rate and review. If you like this show pls tell your friends and help me spread the greatness. Pls send your feedback about the show and the guests you would wish to have in further episodes by posting a message on college career connect page on Linkedin, facebook or Instagram or mail us at collegecareerconnect@gmail.com.   Voice Credits: Tejaswi Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

#7.Make A  Difference!!   Naveen Raj is a Programme Operations Director (Shelter Team)  at Make A Difference(MAD). MAD is an Indian non-profit organisation, working to ensure equitable outcomes for vulnerable children across India.   As a Shelter Team Director, Naveen works towards understanding the needs of the Child Care Institutes(CCI)  and the children living there.   Naveen also upskills volunteers by delivering relevant training and development modules to them to support them do their roles better and become leaders in the true altruistic sense of the word.   Naveen is a graduate in Mechanical Engineering. It was during his second year of college, amidst operating motors and machines, that he decided to volunteer with Make A Difference in the year 2013 and took up different roles like teacher, mentor and human capital fellow. Soon after, he joined the organization as an Operations Director.   This episode Naveen shares his journey in social space working with children and on the best cultures followed in social space.   Time stamps:   03:53 An explored journey. 04:56 How Naveen did what kept him excited? 05:56 Does your degree gets wasted if you shift sectors? 08:49 What does "Make A Difference" do? 11:51 What does Naveen does in social space? 14:07 Skills Naveen gathered along the way. 15:49 Culture setting Vs Control systems. 18:09 Be the change you want to see in the world. 21:42 Caution points before stepping into social space. 22:46 How to keep yourself motivated? 24:06 Skills for operations management. 26:33 Challenges faced in driving a team. 28:13 What makes Make A Difference as India's 6th best mid-sized place to work for? 29:32 Naveen's learnings serving multiple roles. 32:12 Changes Naveen observed in him by being in social space. 34:00 How to give feedbacks that support people? 36:36 Skills Naveen would look for? 37:51 How to join Make A Difference? 38:15 Naveen at 15.       Learn more about Make a Difference at http://makeadiff.in/   Make sure that you subscribe rate and review. If you like this show pls tell your friends and help me spread the greatness. Pls send your feedback about the show and the guests you would wish to have in further episodes by posting a message on college career connect page on Linkedin, facebook or Instagram or mail us at collegecareerconnect@gmail.com.   Voice Credits: Tejaswi Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

#6. Empathize!!   Sindhu kalyanasundaram is the founder and Chief mentor at ignite akademi where she helps organizations enhance the effectiveness of their People Capital.   Armed with rich Business, Strategy and Consulting experience in India and the United Kingdom, an MBA in marketing and information technology from SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai, Sindhu brings the real time corporate world into her training programmes.     This episode sindhu talks about her journey as a business analyst and shares her insights on becoming a better communicator.   Time stamps:   03:22 A journey of thousand miles 05:14 Cultural differences and learnings 07:17 Representing India in SIFE worldcup 08:37 Hats a business analyst wears. 13:21 How to be a better communicator? 16:15 Persuasive communication 18:59 Challenges sindhu faced. 20:14 Key behind getting into India's top business schools 21:32 Diverse backgrounds in MBA 23:14 Tips to an MBA student 23:57 Avenues after MBA 25:29 How Sindhu learnt what's was expected from her? 27:18 Understanding one's own strengths 29:07 Transition readiness 31:41 Sindhu's favorite value 32:35 Saying NO? No more difficult. 34:04 Assertiveness attitude 34:47 How reading 15 mins a day could help? 37:00 How to provide feedback? 38:44 Leadership 39:43 Sindhu back in the 20's 40:24 Learnings from communities 41:30 Spread the tiny iota of happiness       Learn more about Sindhu kalyanasundaram at www.igniteakademi.com and https://womenentrepreneursindia.com/sindhu.php?fbclid=IwAR0Q8pSutyUI38hhJ1WxfLG-ECtVSjZ7OuiIiLoQrtOqtgEUuEDf_76P754   Make sure that you subscribe rate and review. If you like this show pls tell your friends and help me spread the greatness. Pls send your feedback about the show and the guests you would wish to have in further episodes by posting a message on college career connect page on Linkedin, facebook or Instagram or mail us at collegecareerconnect@gmail.com. Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

#5. Making India employable    Jogesh jain is an employability coach and the founder of J.J.School of Employability. Since 2007 jogesh is working on a mission to make India Employable. He has reached out to 20,000+ students, parents, teachers and professionals through 200+ workshops/sessions.   This episode Jogesh jain talks about the importance of mentor, career mapping and the skills that are required to be more employable.   Time stamps:   04:05 Journey from a 7 th grade failure in vernacular medium to an ICWA rank holder 06:40 Career mapping 07:35 Japanese philosophy of "IKIGAI" 12:04 Focus on process not the outcome 14:50 Making India employable 19:12 A mentor's role 21:50 Levels of listening 24:37 Am I employable? 27:52 Effect of style of parenting 28:27 Circle of influence 28:59 How Journaling has helped Jogesh? 30:21 Bridging the gap 33:43 Be yourself 34:42 How to achieve something you don't know and you are capable of? 36:49 Be the mentor you never had   Reach out for Jogesh jain at https://jogeshjain.com/   Get free E-book of How to get that job at https://jogeshjain.com/eBook/   Make sure that you subscribe rate and review. If you like this show pls tell your friends and help me spread the greatness.   Pls send your feedback about the show and the guests you would wish to have in further episodes by posting a message on college career connect page on Linkedin, facebook, Instagram or mail us at collegecareerconnect@gmail.com.   Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

#4. Army to Corporate   Brigadier Sushil Bhasin is a Transformational Coach, Educator, Author , TED x speaker and master corporate trainer on leadership and self-development. 34 years of military leadership combined with 14 years of leadership training in the corporate world have made him uniquely rich in leadership experience.   This episode Brigadier Sushil Bhasin shares his experiences in army and how he pursued his passion on becoming a professional speaker.   Time stamps:   03:42 A little boy's journey from Shimla to a Brigadier 06:49 What's there in an army man's life? 12:04 What has army taught about time? 16:39 Being in cross roads of life 25:43 Mindset and Heartset 32:50 VUCA D3 world 35:40 Change in mindset from job to purpose of life 38:55 Coping up with changes 43:06 Army to corporate 44:25 Authenticity and genuineness 47:48 Learning never stops       Reach out for Brigadier Sushil Bhasin at https://brigsushilbhasin.com/   Make sure that you subscribe rate and review. If you like this show pls tell your friends and help me spread the greatness. Pls send your feedback about the show and the guests you would wish to have in further episodes by posting a message on college career connect page on Linkedin, facebook or Instagram or mail us at collegecareerconnect@gmail.com. Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

#3. Help Helps.  Suresh babu is an Internationally Certified Performance Coach and Founder Director of One Life Academy. Suresh served worlds best organisations in the past, incl Microsoft Corporation.   This episode Suresh babu shares on his experiences in Microsoft and how he approached his career without relevant graduation experience.   Time stamps:   04:48  A civil engineers journey in Microsoft 09:27 Achieving great performer award by going the extra mile 13:30 Suresh talks about his Edu tech startup- ample courses 16:03 Understanding the other person through MBTI 18:33 Accelerated the learning process  and gamifiying the learning experience 22:48 Project management simplified 29:13 People management    30:43 Help Helps - Give before you receive 36:24 Do things apart from academics 38:33 Suresh talks about office politics and how to overcome them? 42:28 Breaking borders 43:45 Where to get motivated?   Reach out for suresh babu S coach at http://www.onelifeacademy.in/   Make sure that you subscribe rate and review. If you like this show pls tell your friends and help me spread the greatness. Pls send your feedback about the show and the guests you would wish to have in further episodes by posting a message on college career connect page on Linkedin, facebook or Instagram or mail us at collegecareerconnect@gmail.com. Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

#2. Electronic Engineer by chance, Human Engineer by choice   Sivakumar Palaniappan is a leadership & transformation expert, learning facilitator and professional speaker with over 15 years of industry experience as an Engineer and HR Manager. This episode Sivakumar Palaniappan shares his learnings in his unconventional career journey from electronics engineer to  HR manager to career consultant to a professional speaker.   Time stamps: 04:46  Siva talks about his educational journey 08:13  How his perception on his career evolved over time 10:22 What an electronics engineer does on a day to day basis? 11:50 How he followed his passion? 14:41 Mentors and role models 18:07 How he acquired clarity over years of time 19:08 What lo learn inside and outside college? 20:08 How our mindsets prevent us from growing? 21:60 Inculcating responsibility mindset with youngsters 22:48 Qualities siva looks forward as an interviewer 24:47 Favorite interview moments 28:45 Importance of hobbies 30:39 Irony in employment 32:19 Demands of corporate world 33:43 How engineering students should approach engineering education? 37:23 Entrepreneurship at an younger age 40:49 How to use social media as a learning platform? 42:39 Significance of incubation time in anyone's career 44:42 Lessons learnt from Abdul kalam 46:22 What clubs and associations can teach us?   Learn more about Sivakumar palaniyappan from http://www.sivaspeaks.com/   Books of Sivakumar palaniyappan Become an Engineer Not Just an Engineering Graduate Vaazhvenapaduvadhu Yaadhenil   Make sure that you subscribe rate and review. If you like this show pls tell your friends and help me spread the greatness. Pls send your feedback about the show and the guests you would wish to have in further episodes by posting a message on college career connect page on Linkedin, facebook or Instagram or mail us at collegecareerconnect@gmail.com. Music credits: https://www.purple-planet.com

Vignesh surendran is a Charted certified accountant and a volunteer in Make a difference. This episode Vignesh shares with us on what life taught him when he was a bar tender, the importance of discipline in self learning and on instant gratification. Time stamps: 03:20  Vignesh talks about his perception on current job during college days 04:11  Current perception about his job 05:48  Learnings from Bar tender job 07:41 Vignesh talks about the education system in which he studied 09:05 Discipline and time management 10:40 Challenges faced during the beginning of career 12:01 Career paths in accountancy field 13:16 Challenges with entrepreneurship 14:25 Vignesh talks about managing himself 19:35 Vignesh speaks about make a difference and his roles in the NGO 21:43 Instant gratification  24:00 Qualities that the guest looks for from collegers 25:59 Bridging the gap Make sure that you subscribe rate and review. If you like this show pls tell your friends and help me spread the greatness. Pls send your feedback about the show and the guests you would wish to have in further episodes by posting a message on college career connect page on Linkedin, facebook or Instagram or mail us at collegecareerconnect@gmail.com. Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com    

This is the preview episode of college career connect podcast. Host Rathishkumar discusses on Why? What? and How? and introduces the mission of this podcast. Share your thoughts on the page College Career Connect in Linkedin, Instagram & Facebook. Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com