The Why Coordinate
The Why Coordinate
Anagh Narain & Akshita Saxena
The weekly podcast where we discuss the why behind human society and behaviour, lessons from pop culture and our own experiences to lead a more intentional, efficient and happy life.
Ep #33 - Why do people decide to leave their hometowns?
With all of us finally settled in Toronto, this is an interesting one - why do we move away from our homes? Today we discuss the reasons to move, as well as the challenges faced on moving and why we still look forward to moving, with our guest Chelsey Chao (IG: @chelsey_chao). We also try to define what makes a home - the place or the people? #podcast #podcasters #podcastlife #canada #toronto #losangeles #hometown #family #friendsWe hope you enjoy it and stick around for future episodes! Feel free to give us some feedback on our email [email protected] or by sending us a DM on Instagram @thewhycoordinate.The Why Coordinate is a weekly podcast where we discuss the why behind human society and behaviour. Following it up with lessons from pop culture and our own experiences to lead a more intentional, efficient and happy life. Hosted by Anagh Narain (Finance Bro and Technology Geek) and Akshita Saxena (Data Analyst and Travel Enthusiast).
Sep 4, 2021
1 hr 17 min
Ep #32 - Why is emotional intelligence more important than IQ?
Entering our MBA's, we have all heard of the IQ vs EQ debate - which is more important? Today, along with our guest Deepika Jain (IG: @i.deepikajain), we talk about what exactly is Emotional Intelligence, and how it is sometimes more important than having knowledge or IQ. We also discuss the effect of EQ on decision-making, handling stress, and happiness. #podcast #podcastlife #podcasters #canada #toronto #losangeles #la #iq #eq #intelligencequotient #emotionalquotientWe hope you enjoy it and stick around for future episodes! Feel free to give us some feedback on our email [email protected] or by sending us a DM on Instagram @thewhycoordinate.The Why Coordinate is a weekly podcast where we discuss the why behind human society and behaviour. Following it up with lessons from pop culture and our own experiences to lead a more intentional, efficient and happy life. Hosted by Anagh Narain (Finance Bro and Technology Geek) and Akshita Saxena (Data Analyst and Travel Enthusiast).
Aug 28, 2021
1 hr 2 min
Ep #31 - Why do we think of others the most when they’re gone?
Missing someone is natural - whether it's a friend who has moved across the world, or an ex who you aren't in touch with, or a family member who has passed away - but have you ever wondered why we miss people only after they're gone? Today we have Sameen Alam (IG: @sameen711) sharing his experiences of missing people, experiences and even things - and we also discuss how to avoid this sense of loss when we do feel that way. #podcast #podcastlife #missing #relationships #love #family #friendsWe hope you enjoy it and stick around for future episodes! Feel free to give us some feedback on our email [email protected] or by sending us a DM on Instagram @thewhycoordinate.The Why Coordinate is a weekly podcast where we discuss the why behind human society and behaviour. Following it up with lessons from pop culture and our own experiences to lead a more intentional, efficient and happy life. Hosted by Anagh Narain (Finance Bro and Technology Geek) and Akshita Saxena (Data Analyst and Travel Enthusiast).
Aug 21, 2021
1 hr 10 min
Ep #30 - Why do we choose success over happiness?
Is it easy to define what happiness is? Or what success is? Both are subjective and both are ever changing - yet, which is the more important one? Today, we have Rrahul (IG: @rrahultopiwala) with us to discuss why do people choose success over happiness. We talk about what happiness means to us - whether it is standup comedy or design or travel - and if we could prioritize these over our careers. We also talk about how a life chasing happiness would look like - both the good and bad sides of it. #podcast #podcastlife #happiness #successWe hope you enjoy it and stick around for future episodes! Feel free to give us some feedback on our email [email protected] or by sending us a DM on Instagram @thewhycoordinate.The Why Coordinate is a weekly podcast where we discuss the why behind human society and behavior. Following it up with lessons from pop culture and our own experiences to lead a more intentional, efficient and happy life. Hosted by Anagh Narain (Finance Bro and Technology Geek) and Akshita Saxena (Data Analyst and Travel Enthusiast).
Aug 14, 2021
1 hr 2 min
Ep #29 - Why do we crave social validation?
Why does receiving praise or a compliment feel so good, especially in a group setting? Have you ever wondered why we seek social validation and acceptance? In today's episode, we are joined by Arpitha Mohan (IG: @arpithamohan) and we share stories of when we altered our behaviour to be more social validation/acceptance seeking. We dive deep into our reasons for such behaviour and discuss what society would be like if everyone stopped caring about validation. Last but not least, do we need to seek social acceptance with our actions?We hope you enjoy it and stick around for future episodes! Feel free to give us some feedback on our email [email protected] or by sending us a DM on Instagram @thewhycoordinate.The Why Coordinate is a weekly podcast where we discuss the why behind human society and behavior. Following it up with lessons from pop culture and our own experiences to lead a more intentional, efficient and happy life. Hosted by Anagh Narain (Finance Bro and Technology Geek) and Akshita Saxena (Data Analyst and Travel Enthusiast).
Aug 7, 2021
46 min
Ep #28 - Why do fresh graduates rush into investment banking?
In today's episode we are joined by Yvonne Yang, an Investment Banker at a bulge bracket bank based out of London. We discuss what exactly is investment banking for the completely uninitiated. Yvonne walks us through how her perceptions of IB have changed over the years. Anagh and Yvonne exchange notes on what are the pros and cons of working at bulge bracket versus boutique investment bank. The best advice to give new grads aspiring to break into banking. What exactly makes investment banking such an attractive career choice and we discuss exit opportunities after IB.#podcast #finance #podcasting #investmentbanking #ib #london #wallstreetWe hope you enjoy it and stick around for future episodes! Feel free to give us some feedback on our email [email protected] or by sending us a DM on Instagram @thewhycoordinate.The Why Coordinate is a weekly podcast where we discuss the why behind human society and behavior. Following it up with lessons from pop culture and our own experiences to lead a more intentional, efficient and happy life. Hosted by Anagh Narain (Finance Bro and Technology Geek) and Akshita Saxena (Data Analyst and Travel Enthusiast).
Jul 31, 2021
1 hr 10 min
Ep #27 - Why do we love reality TV?
When we talk about Reality TV - we term it as a "Guilty pleasure". Whether it is a dating show like The Bachelor, or a game show like Survivor - reality TV has a wide spectrum of topics apart from the cliched few, ranging from Cooking competitions, Lifestyle programs, Talent shows. Today, we have Souha talk about the addictive nature of Reality TV and why it gets us hooked, while she fangirls over the Survivor series. We discuss why reality TV sometimes has a bad reputation, termed as "trashy TV", and why it is so different from actual directed TV shows like FRIENDS. We also discuss the impact of Reality TV on our real life connections, and if we would ever be willing to participate in Reality shows - and if yes, which ones? #podcasts #podcasters #podcastlife #relationships #realitytv #thebachelor #thecircle #masterchef #survivor #theamazingrace #guiltypleasure #trashyTVWe hope you enjoy it and stick around for future episodes! Feel free to give us some feedback on our email [email protected] or by sending us a DM on Instagram @thewhycoordinate.The Why Coordinate is a weekly podcast where we discuss the why behind human society and behavior. Following it up with lessons from pop culture and our own experiences to lead a more intentional, efficient and happy life. Hosted by Anagh Narain (Finance Bro and Technology Geek) and Akshita Saxena (Data Analyst and Travel Enthusiast).
Jul 24, 2021
1 hr 11 min
Ep #26 - Why knowing about finance can save your life?
From mortgages to loans, and from investments to taxes - managing our personal finances has become an integral aspect of our lives. Money touches everything we do, and it is our job to make our money work for us - and not the other way round. Today, we have our inhouse finance guru Erick Brown (IG: @erick.brown.m) who shares his experience of pivoting from an engineering background to finance, and sharing his passion by teaching Finance to university students. We discuss what comprises of Personal finance, why it is important to plan and save from a young age, and also a few fun conspiracy theories as to why the government does not focus on Finance in education. Stay tuned till the end for a intensive guide to personal finance with recommendations and topic suggestions to get started! #podcasts #podcasters #podcastlife #money #finance #personalfinance #investing #stocks #savings #conspiracy #taxes #budgetingWe hope you enjoy it and stick around for future episodes! Feel free to give us some feedback on our email [email protected] or by sending us a DM on Instagram @thewhycoordinate.The Why Coordinate is a weekly podcast where we discuss the why behind human society and behavior. Following it up with lessons from pop culture and our own experiences to lead a more intentional, efficient and happy life. Hosted by Anagh Narain (Finance Bro and Technology Geek) and Akshita Saxena (Data Analyst and Travel Enthusiast).
Jul 17, 2021
1 hr 1 min
Ep #25 - 25 for 25
Has it really been half a year since we started this absolutely random mad-ride? It definitely did not feel like it and time flew by, all thanks to our amazing guests who made our podcast what it is! For our 25th episode, we revisit all our guests and have them share a few pearls of wisdom to help us navigate life. So here we have it - our 25 pieces of advice from our 25 amazing friends all around the world!We hope you enjoy it and stick around for future episodes! Feel free to give us some feedback on our email [email protected] or by sending us a DM on Instagram @thewhycoordinate.The Why Coordinate is a weekly podcast where we discuss the why behind human society and behavior. Following it up with lessons from pop culture and our own experiences to lead a more intentional, efficient and happy life. Hosted by Anagh Narain (Finance Bro and Technology Geek) and Akshita Saxena (Data Analyst and Travel Enthusiast).
Jul 10, 2021
31 min
Ep #24 - Why they don't want you taking a gap year?
Ever had to explain that employment break to a recruiter? Or go through extra effort to write an essay to explain a gap year for your business school application? The concept of gap years has been infamously frowned upon, and today our guest Yamini (IG: @yaminitalgaonkar) shares her personal story of why she decided to take the challenging step to quit her job and take a break for herself. Travel, social work, hobbies, passions, or just a simple break - we discuss some great reasons to take that gap year, but we also talk about why few organisations do not consider personal development as important as professional experience. We also dish out some advice on how we can make that gap year look good for you, and how you can handle that on your next job hunt. Beware, there's some slight Management Consulting and Investment Banking bashing that happens too, listen at your own risk!#podcasts #podcasters #podcastlife #worklifebalance #burnout #gapyear #employmentbreak #recruiting #selfdevelopment #travel #hobbies #passion #socialimpact #ngo #investmentbanking #consultingWe hope you enjoy it and stick around for future episodes! Feel free to give us some feedback on our email [email protected] or by sending us a DM on Instagram @thewhycoordinate.The Why Coordinate is a weekly podcast where we discuss the why behind human society and behavior. Following it up with lessons from pop culture and our own experiences to lead a more intentional, efficient and happy life. Hosted by Anagh Narain (Finance Bro and Technology Geek) and Akshita Saxena (Data Analyst and Travel Enthusiast).
Jul 3, 2021
1 hr 6 min
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