ContraMinds Podcast - Unlocking Personal Growth and Professional Excellence
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Hosted by Sivaraman Swaminathan (Swami), this show decodes what goes on behind the minds of people who strive to achieve mastery, excellence, and success in their business or profession. It explores their life purpose, motivations and inspiration, and attempts to understand their personal growth journey. We try to understand the why behind what they do and how they are successfully accomplishing what they set out to do in their lives.
You can discover the mental models of these high performers, who are career achievers and leaders in their own right and seek to learn from their practices and experiences. The conversation dives deep into their lifelong learning methods, personal development and self-improvement strategies that they work on, their workplace rituals or practices that have made them successful in their business, startup, or entrepreneurial journey.
These conversations will inspire you, open your mind to new possibilities and help you reimagine your purpose, goals, and practices to become extraordinary in both your life and career.
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Let's know what you liked and learnt! Marketing attribution is one of the toughest challenges for modern marketers — and most get it wrong. In this episode of the ContraMinds Podcast, we sit down with Scott Desgrosseilliers, Founder & CEO of Wicked Reports, to decode what really works in measuring marketing impact. Scott shares his journey of building Wicked Reports and explains why accuracy alone isn’t enough — attribution has to be actionable. He covers practical insights on choo...
Let's know what you liked and learnt! Discover how to prepare for the biggest career changes in your 50s with tips on lifelong learning, curiosity, and adapting to the future of work. Start investing in your personal growth and professional excellence now! Essential listening for anyone wondering how to navigate the reality that 50 is just the beginning of your second professional act. Why 50 is the Half-Time of Your Professional Career In this thought-provoking conversation, Neeraj Sagar,...
Let's know what you liked and learnt! In this ultimate guide, we'll dive into the world of marketing to Gen Z, the most digitally savvy generation yet. As a business leader, entrepreneur, or marketer, it's crucial to understand what makes this generation tick and how to engage with them effectively and successfully. In this episode of the Super CMO Show, Srinjoy Das, a young marketing leader of par excellence, having hands-on experience at digital-first companies like Krafton, Tencent,...
Let's know what you liked and learnt! Join us on The Super CMO Show, where we dive into the minds of extraordinary individuals who have achieved success in their respective fields. In this episode, we have Burzeen Bhathena, marketing director, NMIMS, a leading educational institution from India. Burzeen shares his personal development journey, from his early days as a marketer to becoming a successful CMO, and the life lessons he learned along the way. He emphasises the importance of ...
Let's know what you liked and learnt! Join us on The Super CMO Show, where we delve into the world of marketing with a special focus on consent-driven marketing, marketing skills needed in the future, life lessons on personal development, excellence, and mastery with Nitin Seth, a renowned expert in the field of marketing, AI and technology. In this episode, Nitin shares his valuable insights on how to achieve consent-led marketing success for brands. He also shares his experienc...
Let's know what you liked and learnt! Job vs Career: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything If you are a professional, it is vital to recognize that a job is merely a means to a paycheck, whereas a career is a long-term journey of personal growth, learning, career development, personal improvement and mastery. In this video, we'll delve into the significance of the job vs career distinction, exploring how it impacts your leadership, entrepreneurship, and overall success. Whether you're an...
Let's know what you liked and learnt! In today's digitally driven world, staying focused and avoiding distractions is a major challenge. As we strive for personal growth and professional excellence, it's essential to cultivate the ability to do deep work. In this episode of ContraMinds, Steven Puri shares his insights on how to achieve focus, flow, and attention in a world filled with technological distractions. With the rise of technology, our attention span has decreased, making it d...
Let's know what you liked and learnt! Are you tired of feeling average and wanting to take your life to the next level? In this powerful episode, we're discussing the essential steps to take the leap from being average to extraordinary. From personal development to technology, success, education, and career advancement, we're covering it all. Whether you're a professional, an entrepreneur, a founder, or simply looking to improve your leadership skills, this episode is for you.&nb...
Let's know what you liked and learnt! In today's fast-paced business landscape, marketing strategies often focus on driving sales and conversions. However, marketing leader Albert Almeida argues that marketing must go beyond just making people buy, and instead, make them believe. In this insightful episode, Albert shares his thoughts on the importance of building trust and credibility with your customers and target audience. He delves into the psychology of marketing, highlighting the...
Let's know what you liked and learnt! In this thought-provoking conversation, Prof. Srivastava highlights the importance of innovation in technology, education, and business to drive India's growth and success. He emphasizes the need for founders, entrepreneurs, and CEOs to adopt a culture of innovation, risk-taking, and continuous learning to stay ahead of the curve. While IITs in India remain institutions where the best of the professionals are groomed, to achieve professional excell...
Let's know what you liked and learnt! If you are a marketer looking for the next holy grail of thoughts and ideas around future marketing skills, this episode is for you. Prof. Prasad Naik talks about new marketing skills that are vital in the future. He stresses about how the best marketers will learn to fuse content, technology and analytics in their marketing plans. If you are somebody looking for personal growth, career development, and striving hard for self-improvement in d...
Let's know what you liked and learnt! In this thought-provoking conversation, neuroscientist and educator Sai Gaddam explores the growing gap between traditional education systems and the skills required in today's world. Through his innovative micro-school initiative, Comini Learning, Gaddam showcases how personalized learning, empowered by AI technology, can foster personal growth and personal development. His approach challenges the outdated, assessment-driven model, advocating for a syst...
Let's know what you liked and learnt! Listen in to the Best of 2024 episode, where some of the best minds and most accomplished professionals we had in conversation shared their thoughts and ideas on The Contraminds Podcast. Here is the summary in a snippet for you to enjoy the learnings during these conversations. If you are somebody looking for self-improvement and new ideas for career development, you can learn more about the importance of personal growth, mastery and lifelong learn...
Let's know what you liked and learnt! In this inspiring conversation, R.Sridhar, a renowned marketing legend from India, shares his profound thoughts on achieving creative excellence and staying relevant in the ever-evolving marketing landscape. Tune in to learn how to craft compelling brand stories, enhance your marketing skills to stay ahead of the curve, and achieve success in the marketing and advertising business. This podcast is a treasure trove of marketing wisdom, life lessons, perso...
Let's know what you liked and learnt! Transforming Global Food Systems Through Local ActionElena Aniere, a 20-year veteran at Slow Food, shares profound insights into how the movement is revolutionizing food systems worldwide. From their successful transformation of 1,000 gardens into 10,000 across Africa, to preserving 6,000+ endangered food products through their Ark of Taste initiative, Slow Food is championing "good, clean, and fair" food practices globally. Aniere explains how the movem...
Let's know what you liked and learnt! Revolutionizing Organizational Learning Dr. Nigel Paine, a leading expert in organizational learning, advocates for a shift from individual-focused to collective learning approaches. He emphasizes the importance of systems thinking and understanding the interconnectedness within organizations to drive meaningful change. Dr. Paine argues that by focusing on "knowing" rather than just "knowledge," organizations can create more dynamic, responsive learning ...
Let's know what you liked and learnt! Amita Mehra on Mastering Data-Driven Marketing with Google Google's AI Revolution in Digital Marketing: Insights from Amita Mehra In this exclusive episode of The Super CMO Show, we dive deep into the cutting-edge world of AI-powered digital marketing with Amita Mehra, Head of Agency Business at Google. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Amita shares invaluable insights on how artificial intelligence is reshaping the marketing landscape...
Let's know what you liked and learnt! Zoho's Revolutionary Approach: Skills-Based Learning for Tech Industry Success Rajendran Dandapani, a tech leader at Zoho Corp, shares insights on reimagining education and career development. He emphasizes the importance of practical, hands-on learning over traditional academic metrics, as exemplified by Zoho Schools of Learning. This innovative program focuses on cultivating real-world skills, fostering a product mindset, and preparing students for the...
Let's know what you liked and learnt! Professor David Nutt, a renowned Neuropsychopharmacologist, specializes in researching the effects of drugs on the brain, particularly in relation to conditions like addiction, depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders. As the Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of the non-profit DrugScience and the head of the Center for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London, Professor Nutt is a leading advocate for evidence-based drug policies and innovative ...
Let's know what you liked and learnt! Making Education Engaging: A Journey of DiscoveryBrandon Hendrickson credits Kieran Egan as a significant influence on his educational philosophy. Diagnosed with ADHD, Brandon found traditional schooling uninspiring until he encountered Egan’s work, which revolutionized his approach to teaching and learning. Egan’s perspective on education, emphasizing the importance of making learning emotionally engaging and relevant, resonated deeply with Brandon. Thi...
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