n this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Kison Patel—CEO- M&A Science | Exec Chairman- DealRoom—to unpack his practical and timely book, Agile M&A.

Drawing from years of hands-on experience leading complex mergers and acquisitions, Kison breaks down how the M&A landscape is rapidly evolving—and why many companies still get it wrong. He shares how agility, alignment, and execution discipline are redefining successful dealmaking in today’s market.

This conversation explores what it truly takes to execute M&A with clarity, speed, and confidence—from avoiding common pitfalls to building repeatable, scalable M&A strategies that actually work.

In this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Ron Carucci—owner and managing partner at Navalent, best-selling author and contributor to Harvard Business Review and #Forbes—to unpack his powerful new book, To Be Honest.

Based on 15 years of research and 3,200+ interviews with leaders worldwide, Ron reveals how clear identity, accountability, governance, and cross-functional relationships shape honesty, justice, and purpose inside organizations—and why getting them right makes companies 16x more likely to tell the truth and serve the greater good.

Featuring real stories from leaders at #Patagonia, #Microsoft, and #Best Buy, this conversation explores what it truly takes to build purpose-driven, high-integrity companies—even when it’s hard.

In this episode, we bring you a powerful conversation with Shawn Flynn— Investment Banker and Managing director, SVH capital . Hosted by Preety Padmanabhan, this conversation challenges the hustle-first narrative and reframes what it really means to create results. Shawn shares insights on how shifting how you pursue outcomes can help you achieve more — faster, with less stress, and greater clarity.

Together, they unpack the key factors that influence your ability to create results, the internal obstacles that quietly hold you back, and how to overcome them. The discussion also dives into increasing impact, empowering others to succeed, and building a results-driven approach that feels healthy, natural, and sustainable.

In this episode, we bring you an inspiring conversation with Jean-Loïck Michaux — Founder & CEO of Serendipia Hotels — as we explore the transformative impact of the book Unlimited Power by Tony Robbins. ⚡📘

Jean-Loïck shares how reading the book at 19 helped him dismantle limiting beliefs, overcome fear, and build the mindset needed to pursue extraordinary goals. Over the past decade, he has launched multiple companies, started schools in Africa, and cultivated the habits, discipline, and belief systems that shape high achievers.

He breaks down the 7 traits of success, the role of empowering beliefs, and how you can train your mind to produce the outcomes you want — consistently and confidently.

In this episode, we bring you a powerful conversation with Connie Kwan — CEO of Spark AI and a Master Storyteller at 4Storyteller — as we dive into The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs by Carmine Gallo. 📊✨

Connie breaks down the storytelling principles that made Steve Jobs unforgettable — clarity, simplicity, emotion, and theatrical presence. She shares how she applies these lessons in her own craft, along with practical tips to help you transform your presentations from “just slides” into compelling narratives that captivate any room.

In this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Shikha Mittal — Senior Director, Product Management at ServiceNow — to unpack the timeless lessons of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. ✨

Shikha shares why this book has been a guiding force in her life — from pursuing her “personal legend” to trusting the journey even when the path isn’t clear. She highlights themes of resilience, intuition, and following your dreams despite setbacks, offering a glimpse into how these ideas shape her approach to both life and work.

Through Shikha’s lens, we explore how aligning purpose with action, learning from failures, and staying open to life’s signs can fuel personal and professional growth.

In this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Linda Tong — CEO at Webflow — to explore the profound leadership lessons from Sacred Hoops by Phil Jackson. 💫

Linda reflects on Jackson’s transformative journey with the Bulls — from introducing the zen approach to building ego-less, high-performing teams through mindfulness, presence, and “invisible coaching.” She breaks down the principles that shaped her own leadership style — putting WE before ME, visualizing like a champion, staying calm under pressure, and preparing mentally for tough seasons.

Through Linda’s lens, we dive into what it means to build teams rooted in trust, cultivate a culture that embraces vulnerability and focus, and lead from a place of clarity rather than control. Her insights offer a powerful look at how mindfulness can unlock 10X growth for modern organizations.

In this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Madhu Shalini Iyer — entrepreneur, Managing Partner at Rocketship.vc, and former data scientist — to unpack her contrarian perspective on Good to Great by Jim Collins. 💫

Madhu dives deep into why some companies make the leap while others stall, reflecting on themes like Level 5 leadership, confronting brutal facts, and balancing the three essential levers: doing what you're best at, solving problems you’re deeply passionate about, and building a sustainable economic engine.

Through her lens, we explore how founders can create equilibrium between a culture of discipline and the risk-taking spirit that defines entrepreneurship. Her insights reveal what it truly takes to scale with clarity, lead with conviction, and unlock 10X growth in today’s startup landscape.