The Guiding Voice

Transforming Adversity to Mastery, Tanya MFK with Naveen Samala on #TGV561 The Guiding Voice.

Key Takeaways:

• Context Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random words with Tanya MFK 
• How she started her first business at 11 and supported herself since 15
• Tanya’s Success Mantra
• Becoming a widow at 25 and dealing with betrayal during pregnancy
• Master yourself to master your business
• Understanding the Neuroscience of Success
• Time Design vs. Time Management
• Common traits among high achievers
• Witty answers to second rapid-fire questions
• Goals to Gameplan
• Trivia: Successful women leaders who faced adversity

About the guest:

Tanya MFK is a Strategist, Speaker, Author, and Workshop Facilitator

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A Journey of Words, Life Skills, and Inner Growth, Megha Bajaj in conversation with Naveen Samala on #TGV560 The Guiding Voice.

Key Takeaways:

• Context Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random words with Megha Bajaj
• 3 things that contributed to her success
• Toughest lessons learned in her edupreneurship journey
• How did her growing up in a large, opinionated joint family influence her perspectives on life and relationships?
• What motivated her to write the “Thank You Cancer” book?
• Why is she focusing on life skills? Are they important for young skills?
• How have her challenges, like fluctuating academic performance and unconventional learning style, shaped her approach to mentoring others?
• Mahatria Ra’s influence on Megha’s life
• Witty answers to second rapid-fire questions
• Her advice to young people trying to balance their inner growth with external achievements
• Trivia about TEDx Talks

About the guest:

Megha Bajaj is an acclaimed author and mentor with a passion for nurturing young minds. 

Known for her impactful books like "Thank You Cancer" and "The Breakthrough," Megha has inspired thousands through her writing workshops and speaking engagements. 

Her work focuses on life skills, language, and leadership, aiming to empower the next generation to live their best lives.

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Key Takeaways:

• Context Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random words with Raminta Bartkiene
• About Raminta’s journey into project management
• 3 things that contributed to her success
• How does she prioritize tasks and manage time effectively?
• Her approach to managing deadlines and ensuring that projects are completed on time
• What productivity tools/techniques she has found most effective in her role as a Project Manager?
• The best mentoring experience on PushFar and other platforms.
• Time management advice given to those she mentors, especially those new to project management?
• A time when effective time management helped you mitigate a significant risk or challenge?
• What is her one piece of advice to those aspiring to make BIG in their careers?
• Witty answers to second rapid-fire questions
• One piece of advice to those aspiring to make BIG in their careers?
• Trivia about Productivity

About the guest:

Raminta Bartkienė (Bartkin) is a Project Manager at the Centre for Financial Market Development at the Bank of Lithuania, responsible for fostering growth in credit and payment markets and spearheading financial market projects. With 6.5 years of experience at one of Lithuania's largest commercial banks and a background in advertising and communications, she brings a wealth of expertise. Raminta mentors through organizations like Idialogue and PushFar, volunteers for "Gyvi gali" promoting plant-based nutrition, and manages promotional activities for a choir and the “RallyWatchers” YouTube channel focused on rally events.

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The Invisible Architect, John Novello in conversation with Naveen Samala on #TGV558 The Guiding Voice.

Key Takeaways:

• Context Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random words with John Novello
• Top 3 things that contributed to John’s success
• How did John get started as a musician?
• The biggest letdown in his music career and how it led to the eventual success of his new book The Invisible Architect
• When did John become aware of his inner voice - the Invisible Architect?
• Who/What is The Invisible Architect?
• BE + DO = Have Sequence in John’s book
• About an exercise in his book called “Thought Substitution”
• One piece of advice to those aspiring to make BIG in their careers?
• Witty answers to second rapid-fire questions
• 3 lesser-known facts about Jazz

About the guest:

John Novello is a Grammy Award jazz pianist & elite mentor whose unique self-help program can help anyone achieve a perfect life by harnessing the power within.

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Key Takeaways:

• Context Setting, TGV Introduction, and First rapid-fire round of random words with Anurag Mittal
• Anurag’s Guiding Voice
• Discover the top three factors that contributed to Anurag's success.
• Explore the toughest challenges he faced while transitioning from a structured corporate environment to the uncertainties of entrepreneurship, and learn how he overcame them.
• Hear about the most valuable lessons he gained from the corporate world that helped shape his entrepreneurial mindset.
• Learn about the key turning point that prompted him to leap into entrepreneurship with Vervotech and later, Olao Books.
• Uncover the strategies he implemented for scaling Vervotech, which ultimately led to its acquisition.
• Discover the offerings of Olao Books and how they differentiate themselves in the market.
• Gain insightful advice for those currently in corporate jobs who dream of starting their own SaaS company.
• Witty answers to second rapid-fire questions
• Enjoy some trivia with lesser-known facts about SaaS companies

About the guest:

Anurag Mittal is the Co-founder and CEO of Olao Books, a company revolutionizing the way businesses manage bookkeeping and finance operations, making them look "cool." With a robust background in SaaS product sales & marketing and leadership, Anurag has an impressive track record in scaling ventures. He previously co-founded Vervotech, where he led business and operations, driving 10X revenue growth that ultimately led to the company's acquisition by Constellation Software. 

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