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Welcome to Career Uninterrupted—a podcast that dives into the real, raw, and often messy world of modern work. We explore what it means to transition, transform, and thrive in a world where burnout, career breaks, layoffs, or plain old discontent can disrupt the traditional path to “success.” I’m your host, Lochan Narayanan— Founder of OfExperiences, Career transitions coach, and co-author of Career Heist. I work with professionals and organizations to navigate growth, reinvention, and everything in between. Thanks for tuning in. Let’s rethink what a thriving career can look like—together.

  1. The Burden of Being 'A Man'!

    2025-09-25

    The Burden of Being 'A Man'!

    What does it really mean to be a man at work today? In this episode of Career Uninterrupted, host Lochan Narayanan sits down with Shiv Kumar to have an honest conversation about the silent pressures men face in the workplace—balancing ambition, responsibility, and emotional wellbeing. From the unspoken expectation of being the “provider” to the cultural weight of always appearing strong and sorted, they explore: -Why men’s stress and mental health often go unnoticed -How vulnerability is still seen as risky for male leaders -What “success” means for men today—and how it’s shifting -The role of male safe spaces like Men’s Circle in rewriting these narratives This episode is a call to pause and reflect: can we create workplaces where men, too, have the space to be authentic, vulnerable, and well? 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations on rethinking careers and work-life on your own terms. 📌 New episodes drop every other week 🔗 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬: 🌐 Website: https://ofexperiences.com/ 📧 Email: hello@ofexperiences.com 🌐 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: 🔹 LinkedIn: / ofex. .🔹 Instagram: / ofexperiences

    51 min
  2. “India should stop looking up to the west”

    2025-08-22

    “India should stop looking up to the west”

    Is success really about working harder—or working smarter? In this episode of Career Uninterrupted, host Lochan is joined by Chris Croft —a Cambridge-educated former senior manager turned globally acclaimed trainer, author, and keynote speaker. With over 87,000 people trained in-person and 18 million online learners, Chris is the UK’s leading expert on time management, project management, leadership, negotiation, productivity, and happiness. Together, they dismantle the hustle-worship culture that equates exhaustion with achievement. What if ambition could energise you instead of draining you? What if “laziness” was actually a sign of clarity, boundaries, and focus? Expect an honest conversation on: - Where the “burnout = success” narrative came from - Why ease at work is still viewed with suspicion - The idea of “intentional laziness” and its role in building a sustainable career - Why doing less can sometimes lead to sharper thinking and better outcomes - How to unlearn guilt when work feels easy- What redefining success could look like for mid-career professionals This episode is about designing a career that energises rather than depletes you—one that’s built around what matters, not just what impresses. 📌 New episodes drop every other week🔗 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬:🌐 Website: https://ofexperiences.com/📧 Email: hello@ofexperiences.com🌐 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬:🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ofex...🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofexperiences/

    1h 2m
  3. "People’s commitment levels are really going down."

    2025-06-26

    "People’s commitment levels are really going down."

    Are Gen Z really ‘entitled’—or are they just challenging outdated systems?And is the generational divide at work growing wider—or simply louder? In this episode of Career Uninterrupted, host Lochan Narayanan brings together a unique mother-daughter duo: Neeraja Ganesh – Leadership development expert and TEDx speaker Sneha Ganesh – Tech professional, communication trainer, and TEDx speaker Together, they explore the real stories behind generational workplace shifts—what’s changed, what’s misunderstood, and how we can better collaborate across age groups. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on: – Generational differences in values, work styles, and expectations – Whether leadership looks different for Gen Z vs. Gen X – How the definition of success and professionalism is evolving – Why current org structures may not serve a multigenerational workforce – What each generation can learn from the other 📌 New episodes drop every other week 🔗 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬: 🌐 Website: https://ofexperiences.com/ 📧 Email: hello@ofexperiences.com 🌐 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ofex... 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofexperiences/

    56 min
  4. "I Was The Ugly Duckling"

    2025-06-12

    "I Was The Ugly Duckling"

    What does leadership look like in today’s workplaces—and how far have we really come from the alpha-driven models of the past? In this episode of Career Uninterrupted, host Lochan Narayanan sits down with Jingjin Liu, founder of TheElevate Group and a passionate advocate for inclusive leadership, to unpack what Leadership 2.0 really means. 💡 Here's what you can expect in this conversation: – How Jingjin navigated leadership as the only woman in a male-dominated global role – The cultural differences in leadership across Asia and the West – Whether dominance and control still define “strong” leadership today – What leadership now demands—clarity, empathy, influence, and emotional labour – And whether we’re truly preparing our leaders for this shift 📌 New episodes drop every other week🔗 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬: 🌐 Website: https://ofexperiences.com/ 📧 Email: hello@ofexperiences.com 🌐 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ofex... 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofexperiences/

    49 min
  5. Your Career Is Not Your Parents' Career!

    2025-05-20

    Your Career Is Not Your Parents' Career!

    I’m Lochan Narayanan—Career Transition Coach, Founder of OfExperiences, and Co-Author of Career Heist, and in this episode, we’re setting the tone for Season 3. You’ll hear: - My personal story of stepping away from the script - Why messy careers are not failures—they’re evolving - The T.I.P. framework—3 tools to help you move forward This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a space to rethink what meaningful work can look like now. We'll cover second careers, Gen Z's shifts, leadership rewired, and those “stuck in the middle” moments. 📌 New episodes drop every other week 🔗 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬: 🌐 Website: https://ofexperiences.com/ 📧 Email: hello@ofexperiences.com 🌐 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: 🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ofexperience/?viewAsMember=true 🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofexperiences/

    5 min
  6. Women, Careers & Parenting: Keeping the conversations uninterrupted

    2024-08-21

    Women, Careers & Parenting: Keeping the conversations uninterrupted

    Join us in this special season finale episode of Career Uninterrupted as host, Lochan Narayanan and Roshni Baronia, Founder Done For You Podcasts, reflect on the highlights and journey through this incredible season. They go behind the scenes of the making of this podcast season, the accomplishments and nuanced conversations that were touched upon in Season 2 of the podcast. As Roshni shares her favorites and standout moments from this season, Lochan recollects the guest’s insights that left her surprised! The conversations here have been deep, diverse and thought-provoking. So if you have missed out on them, this is the time to binge on Season 2 of Career Uninterrupted. In the meantime - we will gear up for the next set of conversations on women and careers!  Episodes referred to in the episode:  Episode 1 with Sushant Kalra Episode 8 with Deepshikha Kumar Episode 14 with Apoorv and Ravi About the guest:  Roshni Baronia is a Podcast Strategist and 2x Podcast Host. She is leading the full-service podcast production company Done For You Podcasts that enables experts and entrepreneurs to broadcast their wisdom with the world. She works with thought leaders and business owners to help them tap into the power of podcasts to amplify impact and accelerate business.  Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/roshnibaronia Website: www.dfyp.in  Career Uninterrupted Podcast is brought to you by OfExperiences - A pioneering platform that enables organizations to support their women employees through their motherhood journey. To know more about OfExperiences visit: https://ofexperiences.com/  Follow us on social on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ofexperiences/  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/71337107/admin/ Podcast Partner: Done For You Podcasts

    28 min
  7. Thriving Through Menopause and Motherhood: Challenges and Self-Care Strategies

    2024-08-14

    Thriving Through Menopause and Motherhood: Challenges and Self-Care Strategies

    How do menopause and parenting intersect, and what can we do to manage this double whammy of physical and emotional challenges? Lochan Narayanan gets talking with our expert for the day, Dorris Dsilva to explore the complex dynamics between late pregnancies and menopause. We shed light on the myth of perfect parenting and underscore the significance of self-care during the menopause phase of a woman. We also examine how menopause can affect mental health, cognitive and emotional abilities. We discuss strategies for:  How to foster open conversation with family regarding menopausePrioritizing self-care & sharing of household responsibilitiesMaintaining sleep hygiene and nutritious dietCreating robust family support systemsThat help alleviate physical stiffness, anxiety, and emotional instability Our holistic conversation on this crucial life stage of a woman includes understanding core beliefs, embracing a balanced lifestyle, and integrating yoga and Ayurveda into daily routines. Join us as we enable women to prioritize their well-being, recognize their unique beauty, and enhance their ability to care for others. About the guest:  Dorris Dsilva moved from working for over a decade in the garment manufacturing, to becoming a Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach. Yoga helped her overcome her personal challenges that were an outcome of an abusive marriage. Now with 17 years of certified teaching experience in Hatha and Astanga yoga, she blends traditional principles with modern techniques and Ayurveda. She runs a program called Meno-wellness that is on a mission to help 100,000 women reclaim their health.  Website: learn.menowellnesshub.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorrisyoga/  Career Uninterrupted Podcast is brought to you by OfExperiences - A pioneering platform that enables organizations to support their women employees through their motherhood journey. To know more about OfExperiences visit: https://ofexperiences.com/  Follow us on social on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ofexperiences/  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/71337107/admin/ Podcast Producer: Done For You Podcasts

    25 min
  8. Second Innings: Impacts of Menopause on Women’s Wellbeing and Work

    2024-08-07

    Second Innings: Impacts of Menopause on Women’s Wellbeing and Work

    A critical part of women’s health journey that massively impacts her life and career decisions is menopause. As we have talked a lot about motherhood a lot on this podcast, it's time we address the issues of perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause which also hugely influence a woman’s career decisions.  We are having this valuable conversation with Dorris Dsilva, a Yoga Practitioner from Chennai who is not only sharing her journey but also the symptoms & impact of menopause on women’s well being, relationships and career.  Lochan leads this conversation with curiosity to help us understand: A woman's health beyond fertility & motherhoodThe importance of understanding and accepting menopauseCognitive, emotional, and physical changes during menopauseImpact of these changes on work performance, relationships, and self-confidenceThe complex relationship between mental health, menopause, and motherhoodThe increasing trend of late pregnancies and it’s consequences Join us for this compelling discussion aimed at fostering early intervention and understanding to help women navigate this significant life stage. About the guest:  Dorris Dsilva moved from working for over a decade in the garment manufacturing, to becoming a Yoga Teacher and Ayurvedic Lifestyle Coach. Yoga helped her overcome her personal challenges that were an outcome of an abusive marriage. Now with 17 years of certified teaching experience in Hatha and Astanga yoga, she blends traditional principles with modern techniques and Ayurveda. She runs a program called Meno-wellness that is on a mission to help 100,000 women reclaim their health.  Website: learn.menowellnesshub.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorrisyoga/  Career Uninterrupted Podcast is brought to you by OfExperiences - A pioneering platform that enables organizations to support their women employees through their motherhood journey. To know more about OfExperiences visit: https://ofexperiences.com/  Follow us on social on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ofexperiences/  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/71337107/admin/ Podcast Producer: Done For You Podcasts

    28 min
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Welcome to Career Uninterrupted—a podcast that dives into the real, raw, and often messy world of modern work. We explore what it means to transition, transform, and thrive in a world where burnout, career breaks, layoffs, or plain old discontent can disrupt the traditional path to “success.” I’m your host, Lochan Narayanan— Founder of OfExperiences, Career transitions coach, and co-author of Career Heist. I work with professionals and organizations to navigate growth, reinvention, and everything in between. Thanks for tuning in. Let’s rethink what a thriving career can look like—together.

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  • Creator
    OfExperiences
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    39
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