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Corner Office Breakdowns

Ambika takes the strategic skillset she spent 15+ years cultivating in advertising, and applies it to evolving challenges in our modern worklife. From questions of parental leave to privilege paradigms. From leading with instinct to navigating life through a feminine lens. From the under-investment in women’s healthcare to the under-reported realities of maternal mental health. In Corner Office Breakdowns, she intertwines these topics with conversations about success, leadership, and modern work to imagine a more diverse, equitable, humanity-first future of work.

  1. 2024/07/15

    Unlearning Silence: Finding Power in Your Voice with Elaine Ling Hering

    In this episode, Ambika sits down with Elaine Ling Hering, author of “Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent and Live More Fully.”  Together, they dive into the dynamics of silence, voice, power, and leadership. Elaine shares her journey and insights on how silence can stifle or empower us. They unpack the nuanced benefits and pitfalls of using one’s voice in various contexts. Guest Bio: Elaine Ling Hering is an author, speaker, and thought leader in the fields of communication, power dynamics, and leadership. Her book, “Unlearning Silence,” provides a deep exploration into the ways in which societal norms and personal experiences shape our use of voice and silence. Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  Book: “Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent and Live More Fully” by Elaine Ling Hering  People: Adam Galinsky’s research on acceptable behavior, Omkari Williams’ work on micro activism, Claudine Gay, and Trish Hershey’s concept of rest as resistance.  Join the Conversation! Reach out to Ambika at @cornerofficebreakdowns to discuss. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe on your preferred podcast platform and leave a review. Your feedback and support helps immensely!

    1 小时 13 分钟

  2. 2024/05/28

    Navigating Mental Health, Identity, Love, and Family Between Cultures with Sahaj Kaur Kohli

    Ambika sits down with Sahaj Kaur Kohli, MAEd, LGPC, founder of @browngirltherapy and author of “But What Will People Say” to discuss (as her book’s subtitle so perfectly articulates), navigating mental health, identity, love, and family between cultures. This episode centers South Asian experiences, but topics apply to intersectional multicultural and immigrant experiences.  Show Notes00:24 The Impact of Brown Girl Therapy01:28 Journey to Writing a Groundbreaking Book01:49 Navigating Cultural Identity and Mental Health04:31 The Birth of Brown Girl Therapy and Its Evolution05:43 Exploring the Book’s Themes and Personal Resonance09:03 Understanding the Psychological Impact of Being a Second-Generation Immigrant13:25 The Role of Impression Management in Cultural Identity16:16 External Validation and Its Influence24:00 Exceptionalism and the Pressure to Overcompensate26:20 Navigating Relationships with Other Indian Women26:53 Exploring the Impact of Internalized White Supremacy28:38 The Struggle with Trust and Competition within Communities28:52 The Journey of Brown Girl Therapy and Facing Challenges31:20 Cultural Scapegoats and the Cycle of Exceptionalism36:31 Navigating Difficult Conversations and Emotional Validation46:16 Reflecting on Parenting and Cultural Legacy47:01 The Healing

    1 小时

  3. 2024/05/02

    The Common Language of Motherhood with Mother Tongue Magazine

    In this episode of Corner Office Breakdowns, Ambika speaks with  Melissa Goldstein and Natalia Rachlin, the co-founders of Mother Tongue Magazine, who sought to fill a gap in maternal narratives in media. They discuss the magazine’s mission to include diverse, authentic stories of motherhood, transforming the genre into one that resonates deeply and universally, regardless of one’s direct experience with parenting. Exploring the magazine’s thoughtful approach to advertising and intentionality in growth and storytelling, the dialogue also touches on personal identities, generational shifts in understanding motherhood, and the importance of slow media in today’s fast-paced world. 00:00 Opening Greetings and Personal Updates 01:42 The Struggles of Parenting and Work-Life Balance 02:53 Preparing for Travel and Managing Kids 04:12 The Essence and Challenges of Motherhood 06:06 Introduction to Mother Tongue Magazine 10:13 Exploring the Identity and Impact of Motherhood 10:56 The Creative Process and Vision Behind Mother Tongue 19:59 Diverse Voices and the Power of Storytelling 31:15 Reflecting on Identity, Work, and Motherhood 38:04 The Importance of Inclusive Narratives in Motherhood 40:03 Navigating Expression and Perception 41:03 The Challenge of Packaging Emotions 41:26 Evolving Conversations in Media 43:59 Exploring the Intersectionality of Motherhood 44:40 Balancing Toxic Positivity and Negativity 46:00 The Role of Storytelling and Activism 46:38 Finding the Balance in Editorial Content 57:27 The Impact of Generational Perspectives 01:02:12 The Journey to Creating ‘Mother Tongue’ 01:09:05 Expanding Reach and Embracing Slow Media 01:18:20 Reflecting on the Journey and Looking Ahead

    1 小时 16 分钟

  4. 2024/04/17

    The Discomfort of Wanting Wealth

    Guest: Sarita Walsh  Being Coach, Sarita Walsh joins Ambika to explore our cultural relationship with money. Our simultaneous fascination and distaste of wealth and the wealthy, and how we can stop and/or start connecting our worth with how much we’re worth.

    1 小时 26 分钟

  5. 2024/04/02

    Compromising with Reality — a Jungian perspective on careers and callings

    Guest: Lisa Marchiano Exploring the intersection of career and vocation with Lisa Marchiano in our new podcast episode. A thought-provoking discussion that challenges the way we view our professional lives and personal callings. Industry leaders, professionals, and dreamers—this conversation is for you. Listen now.

    1 小时 17 分钟

  6. 2023/11/07

    Corner Office Breakdowns: Live from AWNewYork!

    Join Ambika Gautam Pai for a live recording of Corner Office Breakdowns, a podcast that reconciles humanity and the workplace, part of the Advertising Week podcast network. As a mom of two, a first-generation South Asian American and the Chief Strategy Officer advertising agency, Mekanism, Ambika Gautam Pai is an experienced feeler and expert at “breaking” shit down. Her candid LinkedIn content-turned-popular newsletters reconciling humanity and the workplace take new form as a bi-weekly podcast.

    36 分钟

  7. 2023/10/03

    I Left My Job in Advertising

    Ambika reflects on the decision to leave her job as Chief Strategy Officer.

    9 分钟

  8. 2023/09/06

    Amber Rae – “We All Have a Story to Tell”

    In Corner Office Breakdown’s season one finale (!!!), Ambika speaks toAmber Rae. Amber is an international best-selling author, writingmentor & story doula who believes in the healing power of the writtenword. She helps people find the stories within and then shepherds theminto existence by teaching that belonging, acceptance, and connectioncome from allowing ourselves to be fully seen, heard, and known.Website: https://www.amberrae.com/Instagram: @heyamberrae

    1 小时 12 分钟
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Ambika takes the strategic skillset she spent 15+ years cultivating in advertising, and applies it to evolving challenges in our modern worklife. From questions of parental leave to privilege paradigms. From leading with instinct to navigating life through a feminine lens. From the under-investment in women’s healthcare to the under-reported realities of maternal mental health. In Corner Office Breakdowns, she intertwines these topics with conversations about success, leadership, and modern work to imagine a more diverse, equitable, humanity-first future of work.

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