Intersections Podcast

Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa
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Intersections podcast advocates the idea of activating our best self by dissolving boundaries – between profit and purpose, theory and practice, east and west, science and spirituality, inner and outer, and more. I'm Hitendra Wadhwa, Adjunct Professor of Business at Columbia Business School and Founder of Mentora Institute and Mentora Foundation. I strive to bring a mathematician’s rigor and a truth-seeker’s spirit to some of today’s most vexing questions about authenticity, success, leadership and human potential. Welcome!

  1. Activating Group Genius - Nicole Schwab

    19 SEP

    Activating Group Genius - Nicole Schwab

    Why are we out of balance, not just within our own selves, but collectively as society? What fundamental qualities do we need to cultivate that can lead to breakthrough solutions to humanity’s core problems today? What lessons can we draw from nature’s cycles to inform and advance our own work and life pursuits? What new avenues can we explore to shift us and others to a higher state of consciousness? What is the ROI of inner work? Does extraordinary change only begin through the force of a singular heroic individual or is that a myth? And what does it take to activate group genius? Find out from Nicole Schwab, exclusively in conversation with Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa on Intersections Podcast. Nicole Schwab is a policy leader, systems change expert and author, with more than 20 years experience in building communities and facilitating processes for collective action. She is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Ostara Collective, an environmental services organization, on a mission to restore relationships to ourselves, each other, and the Earth, building engaged communities of changemakers to reimagine and catalyse the emergence of an economy in service of life. In the past, Nicole has co-headed the Nature Pillar and chaired the Forum of Young Global Leaders at the World Economic Forum; advised forest and ocean conservation non-profits including National Geographic Society’s Campaign for Nature; and co-founded the EDGE Certified Foundation, a business certification standard for gender equality in the workplace. Nicole has also authored the book, The Heart of the Labyrinth, a spiritual parable offering earth centered wisdom. In this episode, Nicole reveals: - Why we are out of balance, not just within ourselves but as society - The ROI of inner work and fundamental qualities we need to cultivate to achieve breakthrough solutions at the personal and collective level

    1 h y 22 min
  2. Entering Flow State - Robbie Anderson

    7 SEP

    Entering Flow State - Robbie Anderson

    Who are we when we are at our best? Is there a method to enter flow state at will? What wisdom can we draw from the high-stakes world of Formula 1 racing and apply to our own lives and work? What model can help us examine the inner workings of our mind—and begin to master it? And what is the most overlooked, yet essential, ingredient in elite performance Find out from Robbie Anderson, exclusively in conversation with Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa on Intersections Podcast. Robbie Anderson is a highly experienced performance psychologist and renowned ‘attention expert,’ specialising in high performing people, teams, and cultures, and serving individuals in professional, international and Olympic sport; businesses and hedge funds in the UK and US; and the emergency services and armed forces. An expert in applied neuroscience and high-stakes environments, Robbie personally collaborated with Chimp Model creator Professor Steve Peters for over a decade, co-founding and running a successful consultancy together, Chimp Management. Robbie is now Director at Performing Minds, supporting elite performers in sport and business, and is the Head of Psychology at Hintsa Performance, consulting to drivers and teams in Formula 1. In this episode, Robbie reveals: - A powerful model to gain deeper access to the mind and activate elite performance - A four-step method used by Formula 1 champions to enter flow state at will - The most overlooked aspect of elite performance

    1 h y 13 min
  3. How to Forgive Others - Fred Luskin

    21 AGO

    How to Forgive Others - Fred Luskin

    How can we learn to forgive those who have deeply hurt us? What does forgiveness truly mean—and what does it not? How can we become free from the bitterness we carry, and what unfolds when we hold on to our grievances for too long? Can we find peace even when there’s no apology, no justice, no closure? And where does true healing come from? Find out from Dr. Fred Luskin, exclusively in conversation with Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa on Intersections Podcast. A pioneer in forgiveness research, Fred Luskin is a Stanford Professor, and Director and Co-founder of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects, the largest interpersonal forgiveness training research project ever conducted. Fred has also been a practicing psychologist and therapist for over 30 years, helping others live happier and more fulfilled lives through the practice of forgiveness, gratitude, and meditation. An acclaimed speaker, Fred speaks to a variety of audiences including investors, corporate leaders, medical and mental health professionals, and has conducted stress management and emotional intelligence programs at leading organizations including Boston Consulting Group, Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Apple and Facebook. He is also the co-founder and curriculum creator for the executive consulting firm, Maximize Your Talent. Fred has authored several best-selling books, including Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness, Forgive for Love: The Missing Ingredient for a Healthy and Lasting Relationship, and Stress Free for Good: Ten Scientifically Proven Life Skills for Health and Happiness. In this episode, Fred reveals: - What we often get wrong about forgiveness—and what it truly asks of us - What happens when we hold on to our grievances - How to find peace when apology, justice, or closure don’t arrive

    49 min
  4. The Most Important Sound in Our Lives - Julian Treasure

    7 AGO

    The Most Important Sound in Our Lives - Julian Treasure

    What role does sound play in human transformation? How can we tune into the full range and capacities of our sound-listening to heal and grow as individuals and bring harmony in our societies? What kind of a world would we live in today if we were taught how to listen, especially with those we disagree with? What does true listening really require of us? And what is the most important and often overlooked sound in our lives? Find out from Julian Treasure, exclusively in conversation with Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa on Intersections Podcast. Julian is a sound and communication expert and is on a mission to help people and organizations to listen better and create healthier and more effective sound. He has founded The Sound Agency, an audio branding company, and created and helped launch Moodsonic®, a range of biophilic soundscapes to enhance wellbeing and productivity in workspaces. An acclaimed keynote speaker, Julian’s five TED talks have been watched more than 150 million times, and he is featured regularly in leading media including BBC TV and NBC's Today Show. Julian has authored several books, including Sound Business, How to be Heard and his most recent, Sound Affects: How Sound Shapes Our Lives, Our Wellbeing and Our Planet. In this episode, Julian reveals: - The role of sound in human transformation - What true listening really requires of us - The most important sound in our lives

    1 h y 15 min
  5. Anne-Marie Slaughter on Listening to Your Inner Call

    23 JUL

    Anne-Marie Slaughter on Listening to Your Inner Call

    What if the things we sideline in the pursuit of success—care, connection, and personal struggles—are what could actually lead us to clarity and purpose? In a culture that celebrates achievement and autonomy, have we overlooked the connective tissue that quietly holds our lives and systems together? Could personal transformation also be the key to transforming how we lead, live, and rebuild the world around us? Find out from Anne-Marie Slaughter, exclusively in conversation with Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa on Intersections Podcast. Anne-Marie Slaughter is a global leader, educator, foreign policy expert, public intellectual and the CEO of New America, a “think and action tank” dedicated to realizing the promise of America in an era of rapid technological and social change. In 2009, Hillary Clinton appointed her as the first woman Director of Policy Planning in the U.S. State Department. She has been a professor at University of Chicago Law School, Harvard Law School and Princeton University, and has written and lectured widely on very relevant topics, including global network design and leadership, gender equality and elevating the value of care for both men and women, and on American renewal. Anne-Marie is a regular columnist for Project Syndicate, a contributing editor to the Financial Times, appears regularly on CNN, BBC, NPR, and PBS, and author of several books including The Idea that Is America, Unfinished Business, and Renewal: From Crisis to Transformation in Our Lives, Work, and Politics. In this episode, Anne-Marie reveals: - How stepping away from power may bring unexpected clarity about who we are and our purpose in the world - Why caregiving—long dismissed as peripheral—may hold more influence than we’ve been taught to believe - A deeper path of renewal that can reshape not only individuals but also the systems within which we live and lead

    1 h y 43 min
  6. Ai-jen Poo on the Most Powerful Force for Changemaking

    24 JUN

    Ai-jen Poo on the Most Powerful Force for Changemaking

    Why does a society that depends so much on nannies, caregivers, and home-care workers offer them so little in return? What does this reflect about modern culture and the values it espouses? How can we elevate caregiving into a much-valued pursuit in society? And what drives certain individuals to become changemakers and dedicate their whole lives to serving others? Find out from Ai-jen Poo, exclusively in conversation with Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa on Intersections Podcast. Ai-jen Poo is a next-generation labor leader, an award-winning organizer, and a leading voice in the women’s movement. She is the President of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, a non-profit organization that works to win respect, recognition, and labor rights and protections for the nearly 2.5 million nannies, house cleaners, and homecare workers across America; Executive Director of Caring Across Generations, a national organization of family caregivers, care workers, disabled people, and aging adults working to transform the way we care in this country, and a trustee of the Ford Foundation. Recently, she served as a commissioner on President Biden’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Ai-jen has been recognized among Fortune’s World’s 50 Greatest Leaders and Time’s 100 Most Influential People, and received a MacArthur Fellowship, commonly known as a “Genius Grant.” A nationally recognized expert on the care economy, Ai-jen has authored the celebrated book The Age of Dignity: Preparing for the Elder Boom in a Changing America. In this episode, Ai-jen reveals: - Why some people devote their lives to serving others, and what they gain in return - What changes when we organize not from rage, but from love - Elevating caregiving to a central pillar in our society’s values

    57 min
  7. Gregory Khalil on Seeing the Whole Truth in a Complicated World

    5 JUN

    Gregory Khalil on Seeing the Whole Truth in a Complicated World

    How do we bridge divides when truth is so fiercely contested? In our search for moral clarity, what inner practices can help us hold multiple perspectives in a graceful manner, without collapsing into cynicism or false certainty? And what can we learn—about power, empathy, fairness, and truth—from someone who has stood at the intersection of journalism, faith, and one of the world’s most intractable conflicts? Find out from Gregory N. Khalil, exclusively in conversation with Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa on Intersections Podcast. Gregory Khalil is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Journalism in the Columbia Journalism School at Columbia University in the City of New York. He is the co-founder and President of Telos, a Washington D.C.-based non-profit that equips American leaders and their communities to better engage seemingly intractable conflict. Much of Telos’ work has centered on the role of faith leaders and culture shapers in America’s relationship to Israel/Palestine and the broader Middle East. Prior to founding Telos, Greg was a legal and communications adviser to Palestinian leaders on peace negotiations with Israel. Greg is also a founding member and chair of the board of directors of Narrative 4, a global non-profit that seeks to use story and media to cultivate empathy across divides. He has lectured internationally and his writing has appeared in leading media including The New York Times and The Review of Faith & International Affairs. In this episode, Gregory reveals: - Powerful inner practices that can help us navigate contradictions without falling into cynicism or false certainty - What separates exemplary changemakers from the rest—and what step quietly precedes meaningful action

    1 h y 36 min
  8. Krista Tippett on What It Might Take for Humanity to Flourish

    9 MAY

    Krista Tippett on What It Might Take for Humanity to Flourish

    What might it take for humanity to rise from merely surviving to truly flourishing? Why is today’s model of higher education falling short in preparing us for the moral complexities of modern life? And at a time when knowledge is abundant but wisdom feels scarce, how do we cultivate a life of meaning—one that integrates intellect with moral imagination, ambition with purpose, and outer success with inner stillness? Find out from Krista Tippett, exclusively in conversation with Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa on Intersections Podcast. Krista Tippett is a former journalist and a diplomat, a sought-after public speaker, a Peabody Award-winning broadcaster and a New York Times bestselling author. She has published three books, Speaking of Faith, Einstein’s God: Conversations About Science and the Human Spirit, and Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living. Krista is the creator and host of the acclaimed public radio program and podcast, On Being, that has featured many luminaries including Desmond Tutu, Thich Nhat Hanh and Mary Oliver, facilitating a new kind of conversation about religion, spirituality, ethics, and large questions of meaning in every aspect of life. In 2014, President Obama awarded Krista the National Humanities Medal at the White House for “thoughtfully delving into the mysteries of human existence.” In this episode, Krista reveals: - How to navigate moments when our deepest values are out of sync with those around us—and still lead with integrity and grace - What it will take for our species to evolve from merely surviving to truly flourishing—and why higher education must be reimagined to meet this moment - Why deep listening—not just to others, but to life itself—is the foundation of wisdom and leadership - How we can move beyond old paradigms of power, identity, and truth to embrace a more expansive, interconnected way of being

    1 h y 20 min
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Intersections podcast advocates the idea of activating our best self by dissolving boundaries – between profit and purpose, theory and practice, east and west, science and spirituality, inner and outer, and more. I'm Hitendra Wadhwa, Adjunct Professor of Business at Columbia Business School and Founder of Mentora Institute and Mentora Foundation. I strive to bring a mathematician’s rigor and a truth-seeker’s spirit to some of today’s most vexing questions about authenticity, success, leadership and human potential. Welcome!

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  • Creador
    Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa
  • Años de actividad
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodios
    91
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    © Hitendra Wadhwa 2025
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