TOSB Conversation Starters
TOSB Conversation Starters
The Outstanding Speakers' Bureau
Make sense of an increasingly complex world with TOSB Conversation Starters. Where we cut through the clutter to present top insights from some of the world’s leading experts on the ideas that are shaping our world. This is where you can find quick takes from our most sought-after speakers and get to know them better.
Shruti Swaroop: Gender & Inclusion Beyond Work
Diversity & Inclusion expert Shruti Swaroop speaking on the representation of women in the workplace and how the pandemic has affected the gender. One of the main cases that Shruti makes is that organizations are part of society and our hence affected by the larger social norms of a place. Hence, we need to start looking at gender inclusion from a much wider angle. Listen to the conversation to hear her insights. Shruti is a facilitator of behavior-based learning programs that enable individuals and organizations to move to the next level of clarity and acceptance. As a certified coach, she has worked closely with various CEOs, HR heads, women professionals, and mid-level executives. And has also mentored several women entrepreneurs across the world. Talk to our team to find out how Shruti can help you shape the D&I focus within your organization.
Apr 14, 2022
15 min
Bharat Wakhlu: “Leaders can no longer sit in their ivory towers”
Leadership Mentor and Management Consultation Bharat Wakhlu spoke to us about the most pressing challenges for leaders in 2022. And the critical skills they will need to lead in a world that continues to be in a state of flux. With over 35 years of experience, Bharat has coached and mentored hundreds of senior leaders throughout his career, enabling them to reach their full potential. Reach out to our team to engage with Bharat for leadershipmentoring and coaching.
Mar 31, 2022
17 min
Deepak Kashyap: Building Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Counselling therapist and life skills trainer Deepak Kashyap explains what it means to have psychological safety at work. How it can help teams and organizations grow. And why it’s high time we start paying attention to it. Deepak works with organizations to build their Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, nurture LGBTQ2S+ leadership and employee mental health. Reach out to our team to engage with him for more insights on creating a psychologically healthy workplace.
Mar 17, 2022
18 min
Takeaways: 5 Ways to Manage Kids as a WFH Mom | Mansi Zaveri
In “Takeaways”, we bring you the top 5 insights from our conversations with global experts. In this episode, tune in for 5 tips for “Work From Homes”moms to manage family and kids, from one of India’s leading voices in the parenting space Mansi Zaveri. Mansi is the founder and CEO of parenting and child care platform kidsstoppress.com, which boasts over 10 million views per month. Based out of Mumbai, this mom of two combined her passion for the digital medium and her parenting journey to become an entrepreneur, leaving behind her corporate life to empower parents to make informed choices. Mansi is the voice of the new-age discerning Indian parent and has emerged as the strongest influencer in the parenting and baby care space. Reach out to us to engage with Mansi Zaveri.
Mar 14, 2022
3 min
Mansi Zaveri: The “Superwoman” Syndrome & Other Roles Women Take (IWD 2022)
Founder and CEO of parenting and child care platform kidsstoppress.com, Mansi Zaveri spoke to us on how Covid-19 has exaggerated the “superwoman” syndrome, how working moms can find better balance in WFH, tips for young mothers coming back to work, and what all organisations can do to align with these needs. For more such insights on women in the workplace, reach out to us and engage with Mansi. If you are looking for interesting ideas to celebrate International Women’s Day 2022 and this year’s them #BreakTheBias, browse through our selection of leading voices on gender equality & inclusion, female role models, motivational speakers and more at www.outstandingspeakersbureau.in
Feb 24, 2022
29 min
Eika Banerjee: Breaking the Myths on Gender (IWD2022)
Business leader and founder of Eikam – the wisdom organisation – EikaChaturvedi Bannerjee spoke to us about how ancient wisdom and mythology can help us tackle gender bias in the current world. From goddess archetypes to mythological tales and symbolism, she delves into the idea of gender across time and geographies. And how it can show the way to a more empowered work environment for all sexes. Part of our International Women’s Day series #BreakTheBias. Engage with Eika to build meaningful conversations on gender and inclusion in the workplace. Or customise an intervention for your organisation through Eikam’s innovative workshops that blend the wisdom and intuition of the East with the knowledge and science of the West. Connect with us to know more.
Feb 17, 2022
18 min
Gauri Devidyal: Turning "The Tables": Building India's most Beloved F&B Brand
From switching careers to hopping countries and building one of India’s favourite F&B brands, Gauri Devidyal has created her own space in a typically male-dominated industry. A leading restauranter and co-founder of the hugely popular SoBo restaurant, The table, Gauri spoke to us about what it takes to achieve success in the highly competitive world of hospitality, especially without any prior experience in the space. And how her own brand has evolved in the process. Gauri hosts the podcast, ‘This Round Is On Me’, which features thought leaders and visionaries in different industries sharing their lessons from past experiences and thoughts on future trends. Reach out to us to engage with Gauri on what it takes to redefine and realign organizational goals to chart a new road to success.
Feb 2, 2022
14 min
Jaspreet Bindra: Understanding the Metaverse
Digital Transformation and Blockchain expert Jaspreet Bindra is one of the leading voices today on the technologies that are changing our world. Listen to him as he decodes the next big evolution of the internet – the Metaverse. Is it real? And if so, how can companies prepare for it? How will it change the way we use the internet? From Facebook’s renaming and Microsoft’s enterprise metaverse, to cryptocurrency, NFTs, gaming and lots more, this is one power-packed conversation you don’t want to miss! Reach out to us to engage with Jaspreet for advice and leading insights on the most cutting-edge technologies affecting work and life – from AI and robotics to Digital Transformation, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and more.
Jan 19, 2022
16 min