Leadership Lessons
Leadership Lessons is a show where host Yatin Naik, Business Head at HT Smartcast, talks to leaders across industries about their journeys, aspirations, their challenges and how they overcame them. This is an HT Smartcast Original.
Episodes
June 5, 2025 • 36 mins
It’s not the perks or the logos—it’s the people, the culture, and the principles that stand the test of time and make the workplace iconic. In this episode, Neelesh Gupta, Partner at @indeloitte joins host Yatin Naik, Business Head - HTSmartcast, to unpack what it really takes to build a workplace that’s not just good—but legendary.
Drawing from the @livemint India’s Iconic Workplaces framework, Neelesh breaks down the four le...
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April 11, 2025 • 38 mins
In this powerful episode of Leadership Lessons Podcast, we take a deep dive into the evolving infrastructure and financial ecosystem of India. Joining Yatin Naik-Business Head at HTSmartcast are two industry veterans—Nilesh Sampat, Chief Financial Officer and Shishir Kumar, Chief Compliance Officer at Aseem Infrastructure Finance Ltd.—who bring decades of expertise in finance, compliance, and strategy from the heart of infrastructu...
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March 21, 2025 • 17 mins
What does it take to lead in high-capital, long-term industries like INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE? In this episode of Leadership Lessons, host Yatin Naik (Business Head, HT Smartcast) sits down with Virender Pankaj, CEO of Aseem Infrastructure Finance Limited, to explore the evolving landscape of India’s BFSI sector. With 33+ years of experience in Fortune 500 companies, Virender shares the Importance of Infrastructure in India, the uniq...
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March 6, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode, host Yatin Naik sits down with Prof. Dale Pinto, President and Chair of the Board, CPA Australia, and Rowena Buddee, Chief Member Experience Officer, CPA Australia, to explore the evolving world of accounting and finance.
The conversation delves into the role of CPA Australia, how it compares to CA certification, and the shifting expectations from accountants in a rapidly changing industry. From the rise of sustain...
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January 20, 2025 • 37 mins
In this exciting episode, host Yatin Naik chats with Ritesh Malik, co-founder of Ritz Media, about the future of media, marketing, and technology in 2025. Together, they delve into the evolution of traditional media alongside digital innovations, the power of AI in content creation, and the importance of data-driven strategies. From emerging content formats to integrated marketing secrets, Ritesh shares practical insights for navig...
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January 14, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode of *Leadership Lessons*, host Yatin Naik, Business Head at HT Smartcast, sits down with Atul Sharma, CEO of Ruder Finn India and Head of the Middle East, to explore the transformative role of AI in PR and marketing communications. With over 20 years of experience, Atul shares insights on how AI is reshaping crisis management, reputation building, and client trust while highlighting what AI cannot replace. He also di...
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December 20, 2024 • 30 mins
In this episode of Leadership Lessons, host Yatin Naik, Business Head at HT Smartcast, engages in an insightful conversation with Nirvaan Birla, the Director of Birla Open Minds. Nirvaan shares his journey from wealth management to transforming education, focusing on holistic learning through innovative initiatives like the First Hybrid Schooling system and subjects such as Soul Science.
The discussion delves into the leadership qu...
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November 13, 2024 • 32 mins
In this episode of Leadership Lessons - Future with AI, host Yatin Naik explores how generative AI (gen AI) is driving digital transformation and how leaders are navigating the changing landscape. To discuss this and more, he was joined by Sanjay Menon, Managing Director at Publicis Sapient India. Together, they explore AI’s evolution—from Turing’s early innovations to recent breakthroughs like ChatGPT that are transforming industr...
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October 5, 2024 • 21 mins
In this special episode of Leadership Lessons, host Yatin Naik sits down with Siddhant Dalmia, founder of Dosa Coffee. Siddhant shares his journey from a computer science graduate to leading a thriving South Indian food brand with 22 outlets and growing. Discover the challenges he overcame, the strategies he employs to motivate his team, and the innovation behind Dosa Coffee’s success. Whether you're a food enthusiast or an aspirin...
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May 27, 2024 • 27 mins
In this special episode of Leadership Lessons, we were joined by Dr. Harshal Shah, Professor, Computer Science & Engineering at Faculty of Engineering and Technology and Manager of Tinkering Hub, Parul University. Helping us understand the significance of specialized labs, Dr. Shah highlighted unique projects coming out of Parul University, their multidisciplinary approach to solving complex societal challenges, and the university'...
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May 6, 2024 • 16 mins
In this special episode of HT Smartcast Leadership Lessons, we're delighted to have Chirag Agrawal, a Partner and Leader in Corporate Finance Advisory with Deloitte India. Chirag has extensive experience in financial advisory, helping businesses navigate the complexities of corporate finance. His topic, "Moving past the headwinds: Creating growth-oriented deals," offers a glimpse into how companies can overcome challenges and forge...
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May 6, 2024 • 32 mins
In this episode, we were joined by Mr. Jay Sudani, CEO at Parul Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Centre, Parul University. He has established a robust Startup Incubation Centre to cater to the aspiring entrepreneurial need of more than 45,000 students at Parul University. Join us as we explore the vital role that incubators play in nurturing startups and fostering innovation within entrepreneurial ecosystems. Stay inspired ...
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March 30, 2024 • 21 mins
In this special episode, join us as we delve into the world of design with Taruna Vasu, Dean & Director at Parul Institute of Design. With over 23 years of experience, Vasu shares invaluable insights on integrating sustainable design principles, the evolving perception of design careers, and the innovative edge of Parul University's design courses. Tune in for expert advice for budding designers. Stay inspired and creative with us ...
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February 6, 2024 • 29 mins
Welcome to a special episode of Infinity Learn's podcast, where we unravel the dynamic world of EdTech with a visionary leader, Ujjwal Singh, Founding CEO of Infinity Learn. Join us as we explore the intersection of technology and education, Infinity Learn's unique features, and its role in shaping the future of education in alignment with national objectives. Get ready for an insightful journey with Ujjwal Singh, as he shares lead...
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October 25, 2023 • 22 mins
The healthcare landscape is currently undergoing a transformation, unlike anything we've seen before. In this special episode of Leadership Lessons, we are joined by Uma R. Krishnan, Managing Director at Optum Global Solutions, who will share insights about the evolving healthcare landscape, its challenges, and the innovative solutions emerging within it. Our host, Yatin Naik, Business Head at HT Smartcast will engage in an insight...
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May 26, 2023 • 24 mins
In this episode, host, Yatin Naik discusses with Mr. Kulmeet Bawa, President and Managing Director of S.A.P. Indian Subcontinent, lessons in work culture transformations. Together they explore how SAP has embraced trust, empathy, inclusion, and diversity to reshape corporate culture and align with rapid technological advancements. They delve into India's economic opportunity and how organizations can leverage its potential amidst g...
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November 30, 2022 • 24 mins
In this episode, host Swati Garg in conversation with Mr. Shiv Kumar, Cofounder of The Catalyst group and Chief Integrator of the COVIDActionCollab (now CommunityActionCollab), discusses how can community collaboration for non-profit, public & private sectors lead India through a future humanitarian crisis? Tune in to know more!
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August 22, 2022 • 33 mins
In this episode, host Swati Garg in conversation with Redickaa Subramanian, Co-founder, and Chairperson, of Resulticks, takes a deep dive into the digital world of Marketing Automation, how brands can quantify the ROI from their marketing efforts to accomplish more goals in less time and where does Resulticks stand ahead in this context. Tune in to know more!
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July 28, 2022 • 34 mins
In this episode, host Swati Garg talks to Tarun Anand, Founder and Chairman of Universal Business School, Mumbai about successfully upskilling the workforce of the future. Tune in to know more!
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March 30, 2022 • 29 mins
In this Episode, Mrs. Kiran Nadar talks about her journey in Art and how that led to creating a museum that is now taking the Indian Art world by storm.
Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) opened its doors to the public in January 2010, as the first private museum of art exhibiting Modern and contemporary works from India and the sub-continent. Established at the initiative of the avid art collector Kiran Nadar, it is located in the ...
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