ContraMinds Podcast - Unlocking Personal Growth and Professional Excellence

Swami, ContraMinds Labs

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.

  1. ContraMinds Timeless Wisdom - Kumar Vembu - Culture is Engineered, not Announced (Ep02)

    1D AGO

    ContraMinds Timeless Wisdom - Kumar Vembu - Culture is Engineered, not Announced (Ep02)

    Let's know what you liked and learnt! In this episode of the ContraMinds Timeless Wisdom series, Swami revisits his conversation with Kumar Vembu to explore how organisations can be intentionally designed to sustain employability. At the heart of the discussion is a powerful idea: culture is not an intention—it is the outcome of how work, stress, emotion, and decision-making are engineered. Drawing from his experience at GoFrugal Technologies and earlier at Zoho, Kumar explains how measuring daily happiness, building psychological safety, reducing unplanned work, and combining emotion with data can transform workplace engagement. This episode unpacks the systems, levers, and leadership behaviours that create resilient teams capable of thriving in demanding environments. 5 Key Takeaways 1. Culture Is Engineered, Not Announced: Organisational culture emerges from how everyday work, stress, and decisions are structured—not from vision statements. 2. Happiness Is a Measurable Metric: Tracking daily emotional states reveals hidden friction and improves productivity. 3. Psychological Safety Drives Engagement: Transparency, vulnerability, and admitting “I don’t know” build trust and reduce stress. 4. Planned Work Protects Self-Esteem: Reducing unplanned work prevents burnout and preserves employees’ sense of ownership and dignity. 5. Emotion First, Data Second: Feelings surface insights; data validates them—both together drive self-awareness and sustainable performance. 🔗 Links & Resources: ContraMinds: https://www.contraminds.com Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://blog.contraminds.com 🎧 Listen on Podcast Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xceASphmwAjJONTlsvo2Y Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contraminds-decoding-people-minds-strategy-and-culture/id1485202972 Follow ContraMinds: Twitter: https://twitter.com/contraminds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contraminds/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/contraminds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contraminds

    27 min
  2. ContraMinds Timeless Wisdom - Kumar Vembu on People, Trust and Ownership (Ep01)

    JAN 27

    ContraMinds Timeless Wisdom - Kumar Vembu on People, Trust and Ownership (Ep01)

    Let's know what you liked and learnt! In this timeless conversation from 2021, Kumar Vembu reflects on how enduring organisations are built—not through control, pedigree, or process-heavy management, but through deep trust in people and an uncompromising belief in ownership. Drawing from his own journey and the early days of Zoho, he explains why academic excellence is a poor proxy for professional excellence, and how responsibility—when given early—can transform individuals into high-performing contributors. This episode unpacks what it truly means to design for ownership at scale. From trusting people from day one, to creating decision-makers instead of escalators, Kumar shares practical, culture-defining principles that help close the education–work gap and build organisations where people don’t wait for permission—they take responsibility. This is a masterclass on leadership, culture, and long-term thinking.   5 Key Takeaways Trust must come before performance:High-performing cultures are built by trusting people early—not after they’ve “proven” themselves.Academic success ≠ workplace effectiveness: Attitude, learning ability, empathy, and ownership matter far more than grades or fluency.Responsibility from day one accelerates growth: Treating people as professionals from their first day builds accountability faster than any training program.Ownership means solving problems, not escalating them: Mature organisations create decision-makers who bring recommendations, not just issues.Culture is shaped by daily signals, not slogans: Policies, feedback loops, retrospectives, and leadership behaviour quietly but powerfully define how people think and act.Listen to the full episode: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube 🔗 Links & Resources: ContraMinds: https://www.contraminds.com Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://blog.contraminds.com 🎧 Listen on Podcast Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xceASphmwAjJONTlsvo2Y Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contraminds-decoding-people-minds-strategy-and-culture/id1485202972 Follow ContraMinds: Twitter: https://twitter.com/contraminds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contraminds/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/contraminds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contraminds

    28 min
  3. 2025 Recap Episode - 12 Questions Heading into 2026

    12/26/2025

    2025 Recap Episode - 12 Questions Heading into 2026

    Let's know what you liked and learnt! Across a year of conversations on ContraMinds and The Super CMO Show, a pattern quietly emerged. No matter the domain—AI, careers, marketing, health, or leadership—the same deeper questions kept surfacing, demanding better judgment rather than easy answers. ⸻ Summary of the 12 Guest Perspectives •Sai Gaddam explored the shifting boundary between human intuition and machine intelligence, arguing that relevance lies not in competing with AI on prediction, but in owning judgment, context, and responsibility. •Prof. Rohit reflected on careers and identity, highlighting how growth often stalls not because of missing skills, but because people cling too tightly to familiar versions of themselves. Listen on Spotify: •Steven Puri examined creativity in an age of abundance, emphasizing that taste, discipline, and clarity of intent—not access to tools—separate enduring creators from forgettable ones.  •Neeraj Sagar reframed longevity as a career problem, challenging the idea of linear success and arguing for slower pacing, sustainable ambition, and long-term energy management. •Jillian Reilly surfaced the invisible permissions people wait for, showing how agency is often constrained less by external barriers and more by internalized rules we never question. •Prof. Vasant Dhar addressed accountability in an AI-driven world, reminding us that even as machines improve at prediction, humans must remain responsible for values, trade-offs, and consequences. •Prof. Jeevanjyoti critiqued formal education systems, pointing out the widening gap between how institutions teach and how adults actually learn through experience, curiosity, and feedback.  •Prof. Prasad Naik spoke about leadership under pressure, highlighting the importance of discernment—knowing what to protect, what to cut, and what to double down on when growth is no longer easy. •Akhil Almeida warned against false signals in modern marketing, showing how overreliance on surface-level metrics can create confidence without clarity. •Nitin Seth unpacked why transformation is emotionally hard for organizations, even when intellectually accepted, revealing that change fails more from fear than from strategy. 🔗 Links & Resources: ContraMinds: https://www.contraminds.com Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://blog.contraminds.com 🎧 Listen on Podcast Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xceASphmwAjJONTlsvo2Y Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contraminds-decoding-people-minds-strategy-and-culture/id1485202972 Follow ContraMinds: Twitter: https://twitter.com/contraminds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contraminds/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/contraminds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contraminds

    53 min
  4. Prof. Jeevanjyoti Chakraborty on Curiosity, Chaos & Real Education #064

    12/11/2025

    Prof. Jeevanjyoti Chakraborty on Curiosity, Chaos & Real Education #064

    Let's know what you liked and learnt! In this powerful conversation, Prof. Jeevanjyoti Chakraborty of IIT Kharagpur breaks down something we all struggle with — how to really learn. Most of us study for exams, memorize formulas, follow structured notes… yet never develop the mental muscle of learning on our own. Prof. Jeevanjyoti explains why students today feel lost when confronted with uncertainty, why our schooling ignores curiosity, and why tinkering, breaking things, and exploring messiness is essential for growth. He talks about: – The curse of coaching and predefined learning paths – Why learning to learn is more important than any degree – How students can build “research instincts” early – Why mechanical engineering is deeply connected to biology – How India can rethink teacher training and lifelong professional upskilling – The need for continuous education for engineers, just like doctors He also shares deeply human moments—from his vulnerabilities as a professor to the mentors and mathematicians who shaped his thinking. This episode is a must-watch for students, parents, teachers, leaders and anyone who wants to stay relevant in a fast-changing world. Chapters 00:04:01 – Students Forget Professors Are Human 00:07:10 – Learning How to Learn Opens Your World 00:12:57 – Build Your Learning Muscle Slowly 00:21:44 – Words Are the Gateway to Knowledge 00:26:39 – India Needs a Culture of Tinkering 00:36:46 – Teachers Must Evolve How They Teach 00:39:39 – Professionals Must Keep Upgrading Themselves 00:49:27 – Success Is When I Impress Myself 00:49:44 – Time Management Solves Most Problems 00:50:23 – I’d Tell My Grandparents I’ve Done Okay 00:52:00 – Learn in Class — Don’t Postpone Learning This episode was made possible by the great folks at https://goaffortless.ai. ⁠Effortless⁠ has been designed to be user-friendly, aiding you in your journey to streamline financial tasks. Experience the convenience of achieving e-Invoicing and E-way Bill Generation in just a couple of clicks, simplifying your business processes. #LearningHowToLearn, #LifelongLearning, #CuriosityMindset, #EducationReform #StudentSuccess, #EngineeringEducation, #IITKharagpur, #TinkeringMindset #ContinuousLearning, #ContraMindsPodcast 🔗 Links & Resources: ContraMinds: https://www.contraminds.com Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://blog.contraminds.com 🎧 Listen on Podcast Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xceASphmwAjJONTlsvo2Y Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contraminds-decoding-people-minds-strategy-and-culture/id1485202972 Follow ContraMinds: Twitter: https://twitter.com/contraminds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contraminds/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/contraminds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contraminds

    55 min
  5. Thinking With Machines: Sense-Making, AI Agents, Future of Work - Prof. Vasant Dhar  (#063)

    11/20/2025

    Thinking With Machines: Sense-Making, AI Agents, Future of Work - Prof. Vasant Dhar (#063)

    Let's know what you liked and learnt! In this deep and wide-ranging conversation, Professor Vasant Dhar( @NYUSternBusiness )  NYU professor, AI researcher, investor and author of Thinking With Machines—breaks down how artificial intelligence is reshaping judgment, expertise, work and society. He explains why the future isn’t “AI vs. humans” but humans thinking with machines, and why sense-making, question-framing, and domain expertise will determine who thrives in the AI era. If you want to understand how AI will transform your work, your learning, and your decision-making over the next decade, this is a must-listen episode. Order your copy now on amazon: https://www.amazon.in/Thinking-Machines-Brave-New-World-ebook/dp/B0FY46ZK3K/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QWFVXWM6XPBW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QAmd26NZIHy0tIeYIGVA9wvWljQv9YbpT7dVn5Z_CsSu8yGu7NFctEIu-iDWXad6GunWWKCMnaRyvt__e_tfi11CiYvt20oq-_MeJANKPT6GHAsyavm_PtNpxQsVdaKpFLk_673aPz2pHbeiuoi6fFUQTXOEz3mzlWKFXGJRDS3Deg6v-iAhkc182XN9vl0ZSP5Fm5O6J4Y4tJtRdH7pb1v5fPajSXVaBcT3MiC4RKY.Ctza_MtdSMwkOgdCD26V1hTDzPexrVmU3gOhKYn5-6M&dib_tag=se&keywords=thinking+with+machines&qid=1763633694&s=digital-text&sprefix=thinking+with+amchine%2Cdigital-text%2C208&sr=1-1 ⭐ 5 Key Takeaways 1. The future is “thinking with machines”—there is no opting out. 2. Sense-making is going to become the most valuable human skill. 3. AI will bifurcate humanity into superhuman performers and de-amplified dependents. 4. AI agents can now execute complex, multi-step workflows—data gathering, analysis, valuation, critique—mirroring expert reasoning. 5. Trust in AI depends on predictability and consequences of error. This episode was made possible by the great folks at https://goaffortless.ai. ⁠Effortless⁠ has been designed to be user-friendly, aiding you in your journey to streamline financial tasks. Experience the convenience of achieving e-Invoicing and E-way Bill Generation in just a couple of clicks, simplifying your business processes. #AI, #ArtificialIntelligence, #VasantDhar, #ThinkingWithMachines, #FutureOfWork, #AIAgents, #MachineLearning, #SenseMaking, #ContraMinds, #TechPodcast 🔗 Links & Resources: ContraMinds: https://www.contraminds.com Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://blog.contraminds.com 🎧 Listen on Podcast Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xceASphmwAjJONTlsvo2Y Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contraminds-decoding-people-minds-strategy-and-culture/id1485202972 Follow ContraMinds: Twitter: https://twitter.com/contraminds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contraminds/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/contraminds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contraminds

    49 min
  6. Be Wilful. Go Astray. Feel Your Way - Jillain Reilly (#062)

    10/23/2025

    Be Wilful. Go Astray. Feel Your Way - Jillain Reilly (#062)

    Let's know what you liked and learnt! The 10 Permissions: From Stuck to Self-Directed in a Fluid World In this thought-provoking conversation, author and change-maker Jillian Reilly joins Swami to explore her powerful framework — The 10 Permissions — a new rulebook for navigating today’s fluid, unpredictable world. Together, we unpack what it means to upgrade our Adult Operating System, move from I am to I can, and replace fixed plans with curiosity-driven action. Jillian reveals how giving ourselves permission — to experiment, think small, go astray, and feel our way — transforms anxiety about change into agency and adaptability. From reimagining education and parenting to rebuilding culture at work, this episode is an invitation to stop waiting for approval and start designing a life that’s responsive, alive, and truly self-directed. Order the Book: https://tenpermissions.com/ Key Insights 1️⃣ Permission Is the Bridge Between Intent and Action Real change begins when we stop waiting for validation and give ourselves the authority to move. 2️⃣ Update Your Adult Operating System Bring unconscious “rules for living” into awareness — and rewrite them for today’s fast-shifting realities. 3️⃣ Experiment and Think Small Progress now comes from micro-moves and low-stakes trials, not grand five-year plans. 4️⃣ Feel Your Way Forward Whole-body intelligence — instinct, emotion, and reflection — is becoming as critical as data and logic. 5️⃣ Redefine Success as Relevance In a fluid, AI-driven world, sustained success depends on curiosity, continual reinvention, and embodied learning. ——— Timestamps 00:00:00  Intro — Welcome and Context 00:04:12  “We’re Living Through the Great Unraveling.” 00:08:10  “We’re All Running on an Old Operating System.” 00:14:11  “Shift from ‘I Am’ to ‘I Can.’” 00:18:57  “Permission Is the Bridge Between Intent and Action.” 00:22:21  “You Can’t Think Your Way to Growth.” 00:30:25  “Take Small Bets. Learn Faster.” 00:34:59  “Schools Are the Blackberry.” 00:40:01  “You Are Your Best Security.” 00:43:29  “Don’t Raise Obedient Kids. Raise Capable Ones.” 00:50:08  “Look for a Teacher, Not a Fight.” 00:55:03  “Preorders Are Permission in Action.” 00:57:14  “Success Will Be Measured by Relevance.” 00:58:50  “Curiosity Is the New Career Plan.” 01:00:34  “Don’t Stifle Your Strongest Ideas.” 01:02:15  “Permission-Givers Change the World.” 01:06:07  “You Can’t Think Your Way Into Being.” #The10Permissions, #AdultingRules, #FutureOfWork, #AdaptiveMindset, #PersonalGrowth, #WholeBodyIntelligence, #CuriosityDrivenLife, #ReinventYourself, #ThinkSmallLearnFast, #EmotionalIntelligence, #BeWilfulGoAstrayFeelYourWay, #ContraMindsPodcast, #JillianReilly This episode was made possible by the great folks at https://www.goeffortless.ai 🔗 Links & Resources: ContraMinds: https://www.contraminds.com Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://blog.contraminds.com 🎧 Listen on Podcast Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xceASphmwAjJONTlsvo2Y Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contraminds-decoding-people-minds-strategy-and-culture/id1485202972 Follow ContraMinds: Twitter: https://twitter.com/contraminds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contraminds/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/contraminds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contraminds

    1h 12m
  7. How To Make Marketing Attribution Work - Scott Desgrosseilliers (#019)

    09/17/2025

    How To Make Marketing Attribution Work - Scott Desgrosseilliers (#019)

    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 choosing the right attribution model, measuring KPIs beyond ROAS, connecting online and offline journeys, and balancing experimentation with accountability. If you’re a CMO, performance marketer, or entrepreneur looking to cut through the noise and understand what truly drives growth, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: •Why marketing attribution isn’t about perfection but profitability •How to align attribution models with campaign intent •Which KPIs go beyond vanity metrics (like NCAC and New Visit %) •How to bridge online and offline sales data •The mindset every marketer needs: persistence + accountability About Scott Desgrosseilliers Scott Desgrosseilliers is the Founder & CEO of Wicked Reports, a pioneering marketing attribution platform built to give businesses clarity on what really drives growth. Today, Scott is known for his no-nonsense approach to attribution: transparent, actionable insights that cut through the noise and focus on profitability. 📌 Watch the Full Episode & Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction   00:03:28 Accuracy Is Table Stakes—Actionability Wins   00:06:18 Pick the Right Model for the Job, Not a Holy Grail   00:10:37 Start from Real Sales, Tag Everything, Build the Timeline   00:21:33 You’ll Never Get 100%—Stack Signals and Move On   00:26:34 ROAS & CAC Aren’t Enough—Track NCAC and New-Visit %   00:31:34 Let Intent Decide the Model   00:36:57 Think TOF–MOF–BOF: Different KPIs at Every Stage   00:39:16 Bridge Online & Offline: Tie Every Sale to an Identifier   00:42:18 Offline Ads? Start from Test Drives, Not TV Ratings   00:45:26 Black-Box Models? Hard Pass. I Want Transparent Journeys   00:47:13 Use Last-Click When It Fits—Save Heavy Math for Real Journeys   00:51:26 Experiment Boldly. Be Accountable. Do Both   00:52:59 Start Local, Get Wins, Build a Portfolio   00:55:14 Skip the Textbooks—Follow Practitioners Who Ship   00:56:08 Persistence Beats Brains and Budget—Focus on Outcomes   #MarketingAttribution #DigitalMarketing #MarketingAnalytics #CustomerJourney #BusinessGrowth #MarketingTips #EcommerceMarketing #MarketingStrategy #AdTech #CMOInsights #PerformanceMarketing #DataDrivenMarketing #Entrepreneurship #Growthmindset #MarketingPodcast 🔗 Links & Resources: ContraMinds: https://www.contraminds.com Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://blog.contraminds.com 🎧 Listen on Podcast Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xceASphmwAjJONTlsvo2Y Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contraminds-decoding-people-minds-strategy-and-culture/id1485202972 Follow ContraMinds: Twitter: https://twitter.com/contraminds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contraminds/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/contraminds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contraminds

    1 hr
  8. Neeraj Sagar on Why 50 is the Half Time of Your Professional Career (#061)

    08/22/2025

    Neeraj Sagar on Why 50 is the Half Time of Your Professional Career (#061)

    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, founder of  Wisdom Circle  and Stanford Centre for Longevity Global Ambassador, challenges everything we think we know about career planning and retirement in the age of longevity. Key Insights: 1. With lifespans extending and retirement ages shifting, your 50s mark the midpoint, not the wind-down, of your professional journey.  2. India has one of the world's youngest median ages yet 150 million people over 60 (that'll be 300 million by 2050). We're unprepared for what people will actually do with extended lifespans. 3. Experienced professionals offer what AI cannot - institutional memory, judgment about what NOT to do, and hard-earned shortcuts that only come from decades of practice. 4. Successful post-50 professionals must structure their weeks around multiple pillars: 2 days monetizing expertise, 1 day teaching, 1 day social impact, and 3 days for learning, family, and personal growth. 5. While everyone chases general management roles, the real value lies in deep specialization. Companies desperately seek true experts. 6. Adaptability requires dual curiosity - understanding yourself and staying current with the changing world. The ability to continuously learn, unlearn, and relearn becomes your career insurance policy. 7. Early savings, compound interest, and proper health insurance become critical foundations for later-career flexibility. Timestamps 00:05:18 “we’re all living longer, but doing what?” 00:12:14 “big companies will struggle, new ones will define the future of work” 00:17:48 “white hair made people treat me as wiser — whether I was ready or not” 00:25:10 “the per-unit cost of wisdom gets cheaper with age” 00:31:00 “curiosity is the fuel — without it, your runway is short” 00:35:58 “this is what a happy 65-year old’s life should look like” 00:44:07 “ai tells you what to do, good experts tell you what NOT to do” 00:47:51 “today, success is not titles — it’s the joy of impact” 00:50:22 “do more with your hands — mow lawns, print books, flip burgers” 00:52:12 “the real dream is learning how to keep going, no matter what” 00:54:00 “you are who you are when no one is looking” 00:55:11 “don’t worry about what others think—just own your beliefs” This episode was made possible by the great folks at https://goaffortless.ai. ⁠Effortless⁠ has been designed to be user-friendly, aiding you in your journey to streamline financial tasks. Experience the convenience of achieving e-Invoicing and E-way Bill Generation in just a couple of clicks, simplifying your business pr 🔗 Links & Resources: ContraMinds: https://www.contraminds.com Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://blog.contraminds.com 🎧 Listen on Podcast Platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xceASphmwAjJONTlsvo2Y Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contraminds-decoding-people-minds-strategy-and-culture/id1485202972 Follow ContraMinds: Twitter: https://twitter.com/contraminds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/contraminds/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/contraminds Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/contraminds

    1 hr

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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.