Resilience with Dhruti Shah

Dhruti Shah

Every month, author and speaker, Dhruti Shah, Director at C2C-OD, shares a new story of an entrepreneur who has proven to be unstoppable by staying resilient. Success stories are great to keep you motivated, but true learning happens when you fail, stumble, reflect, and rise. Dhruti's interviews are straightforward, conversational, and unpretentious. If you listen closely, you will hear the entrepreneurs reflect and who knows, you may experience some lightbulb moments yourself.   Brought to you by the team at C2C Organizational Development, a firm that supports companies in bringing people and strategy together. (Notice how we have put the word people before strategy - sometimes the details are in the smallest of all things).   Enjoy listening to our podcast!

  1. Episode 18: Tightrope to the Moon with Rahul Chandra: The Founder’s Inner Game & Lessons from Arkam Ventures

    JUN 5

    Episode 18: Tightrope to the Moon with Rahul Chandra: The Founder’s Inner Game & Lessons from Arkam Ventures

    What does it really take to build—and back—category-defining startups in India’s chaotic, high-stakes ecosystem? In this episode of Resilience with Dhruti Shah, we sit down with Rahul Chandra, Co-founder & Managing Director of Arkam Ventures and one of India’s most respected venture capitalists. Rahul takes us behind the scenes of the founder’s journey, where resilience isn’t optional, conviction must be unshakable, and mastering the switch between a telescope and a microscope is the ultimate entrepreneurial skill. We explore: How childhood experiences shape decision-making in high-pressure situationsWhat separates mega founders from the restEmotional endurance, risk appetite, and learning from early failuresThe themes from his latest book Tightrope to the Moon, a deep dive into the psychology and reality of startup successWith stories that are raw, insightful, and often surprising, Rahul opens a rare window into the world of venture capital, founder mindset, and the dance between dream and discipline.  Listen in for a conversation that’s part strategy, part soul-searching and all heart. Rahul's Books:  The Moonshot Game (2019) Tightrope to the Moon (2024) Connect with Dhruti on LinkedIn  Let us know how you enjoyed this conversation!  Send us a text Write to us at podcast@c2cod.com and tell us what you thought about this episode. Brought to you by the team at C2C Organizational Development, a firm that supports companies in bringing people and strategy together.

    39 min
  2. Episode 17: The Power of Reflection in Building Your Resilience with Manish Arneja

    MAY 1

    Episode 17: The Power of Reflection in Building Your Resilience with Manish Arneja

    What if resilience wasn’t something you turned to when in crisis — but a trait you lived by every day? In this episode of Resilience with Dhruti Shah, we’re joined by Manish Arneja, Managing Partner at the Resilience Institute Southeast Asia. With years of experience leading transformation across Asia and Europe, Manish has partnered with global powerhouses like Shell, Unilever, PwC, LVMH, and L’Oréal — all in pursuit of one goal: helping people and organizations thrive through change. This conversation explores the kind of resilience that’s steady, intentional, and deeply rooted. Manish shares why it’s crucial to focus on what we can control, and how doing so helps us manage thought patterns and emotional overwhelm. He unpacks metacognition — the underrated leadership skill of observing your own thinking — and why most leaders need to consciously build it. We also dive into the real meaning of mindfulness (beyond the buzzword), and how developing a dual awareness — of both the mind and body — can completely shift how we lead, respond, and grow. Full of grounded insights and fresh perspect ives, this episode is your reminder that resilience isn’t a reaction — it’s a way of being.  Connect with Manish Arneja on LinkedIn Connect with Dhruti on LinkedIn   Let us know how you enjoyed this conversation! Happy listening :) This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Write to us at podcast@c2cod.com and tell us what you thought about this episode. Brought to you by the team at C2C Organizational Development, a firm that supports companies in bringing people and strategy together. Send us a text Write to us at podcast@c2cod.com and tell us what you thought about this episode. Brought to you by the team at C2C Organizational Development, a firm that supports companies in bringing people and strategy together.

    49 min
  3. Episode 16: Women, Pleasure & Power: A Game-Changing Conversation with ZaZaZu founder Jingjin Liu

    APR 3

    Episode 16: Women, Pleasure & Power: A Game-Changing Conversation with ZaZaZu founder Jingjin Liu

    What if the key to breaking barriers in leadership starts with owning your confidence in every aspect of life—even in the most intimate spaces? In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Jingjin Liu, a trailblazing entrepreneur redefining women’s empowerment across Asia. As the founder of The ELEVATE Group, Jingjin is on a mission to reshape workplaces and leadership, creating tangible opportunities for women to rise. A serial entrepreneur, she co-founded ASBO Drives, transforming rural agriculture in China, and launched ZaZaZu, Asia’s first sexual well-being hub, empowering women to embrace their desires without stigma. Before stepping into entrepreneurship, she was WABCO’s youngest Global Marketing Director, leading an $800M portfolio and driving $200M+ in growth. In this episode of Resilience with Dhruti Shah, Jingjin challenges societal norms, encourages women to break taboos, and shares her vision for a world where confidence leads to empowerment at every level.  Want to explore more of her insights? Watch her TED Talk, Confidence in the Bedroom Leads to Confidence in the Boardroom, here.  Subscribe to ELEVATE’s newsletter for exclusive insights.  Connect with Jingjin Liu on LinkedIn Connect with Dhruti on LinkedIn   Let us know how you enjoyed this conversation! Happy listening :) This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Send us a text Write to us at podcast@c2cod.com and tell us what you thought about this episode. Brought to you by the team at C2C Organizational Development, a firm that supports companies in bringing people and strategy together.

    37 min

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Every month, author and speaker, Dhruti Shah, Director at C2C-OD, shares a new story of an entrepreneur who has proven to be unstoppable by staying resilient. Success stories are great to keep you motivated, but true learning happens when you fail, stumble, reflect, and rise. Dhruti's interviews are straightforward, conversational, and unpretentious. If you listen closely, you will hear the entrepreneurs reflect and who knows, you may experience some lightbulb moments yourself.   Brought to you by the team at C2C Organizational Development, a firm that supports companies in bringing people and strategy together. (Notice how we have put the word people before strategy - sometimes the details are in the smallest of all things).   Enjoy listening to our podcast!