Hey! I’m Melissa Indot and I’m here to help you navigate through your emotions for greater self-awareness, heal trauma and cultivate curiosity to help you live with purpose. Every Friday, I’ll share with you my personal stories and reflections plus a selection of interviews with experts and thought leaders in the mental health space, all designed to help you live with fearless authenticity. Please subscribe, rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it.
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In this business podcast that is all about people, Vinay Kumar, a Leadership Coach, Certified Professional Facilitator, OD Consultant, Podcaster, Global Nomad, Wildlife Stalker and Records Collector, interviews leaders, thinkers, strategists, and doers to reveal actionable insights, first-hand experiences, smart strategies, brilliant tips and lesser-known best practices on a range of subjects in business leadership and people management, from innovation, DEI, facilitation, technology, future ...
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This episode, we have someone who helps C-suite executive unlock their leadership superpowers to transform into high-performing teams by ‘tapping into the profound, transformative energies of midlife – the final frontier in adult development’. Meet Aneace Haddad, a former tech CEO who became an executive coach after discovering that he liked people…
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! What if candid, open, vulnerable conversations were encouraged, would our healing journeys be more tender and gentle? In this session, I address the cultural taboos around sex and intimacy for Asian and Southeast Asian …
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A ‘fearlessly curious disruptive empath’ – that’s Melissa Indot in a nutshell, our guest on this episode. A certified life coach, meditation & yoga educator, master energy healer/ shaman, family constellations practitioner and an emotional healing guide, Melissa facilitates people’s personal healing journey towards create a purposeful life by their…
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Look who’s on our podcast today! Meet the veritable Jack Sim, better known globally as ‘Mr. Toilet’, Founder of the World Toilet Organization, the global non-profit which has been working to improve toilet and sanitation conditions worldwide since 2001. Today, it has 15 members and has now grown to 151 member organizations in 53 countries. The Sing…
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! Did you know focusing on lack and what’s missing in your life is a major block to abundance. In this episode I discuss how to overcome Abundance Blockages. I provide a simple and immediately actionable strategy & Struct…
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Her magical childhood lived on a tea estate in Kerala laid the genesis for her deep connection to nature and her passionate advocacy for environmental conservation. Meet Sunitha Srinivasan, the brilliant mind and soul behind EIB Solutions, a family-owned manufacturing enterprise that produces eco-friendly, biodegradable cleaning formulations that a…
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Our guest today is on the incredible mission of changing the way buildings are designed, built and lived in, in India, using data and communications as the foundations for advancing green building. Circular thinking, in his words, is the key for a future-ready India. Meet the remarkable Sriram Kuchimanchi, founder and CEO of Smarter Dharma which is…
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! How can Self Awareness empower you on your Health journey? Did you know that until the 1970s, medical data was based on the male physiology? Menopause reseach only started in the 1990s and data has been based primarily …
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Meet Kayleigh Fazan, the visionary founder of The International Retail Academy, a pioneering force in the global retail industry. With an unwavering commitment to elevating customer experiences, Kayleigh has championed a transformative ‘bottom-up’ approach, fostering a new era of excellence in the world of retail. For over 15 years, Kayleigh has be…
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Is your money smiling? Find out from our very special guest today, money and happiness expert – the one and only Ken Honda, author of the best-selling book, ‘Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace With Your Money’. Ken whose books have sold over eight million copies since 2001, is the first person from Japan to be voted into the Transformati…
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! In this excerpt from Season 2 #fearlesslycuriouspodcast I'm sharing a clip from a Private Coaching Session with a client who's revamping their online presence as we build together the framework for their new entrepreneu…
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Sustainability is a subject close to our heart and we are pleased to bring you the story of another sustainability warrior. Meet the Co-Founder of Upcycleluxe, Harshita Chandra, a passionate entrepreneur and an international sustainability consultant who has also won the Sustainability Initiative of the Year by Entrepreneur India. A graduate of Nat…
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On today’s episode, meet Samuel H Kim, Founding President of the Center for Asia Leadership Initiatives (CALI), whose early work in diplomacy, international development, social entrepreneurship and research led him to start an organization that is today helping key leaders in multiple spheres in Asia build robust frameworks, devise effective polici…
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! In this excerpt from Season 2 #fearlesslycuriouspodcast I'm sharing a clip from a Private Coaching Session with a client who's revamping their online presence as we build together the framework for their new entrepreneu…
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A passionate and pragmatic facilitator and trainer with a dynamic personality, a great sense of humour and the warmth of real humanity – that’s Gerardo de Luzenberger, our guest on today’s episode, in a nutshell. This Certified Professional Facilitator | Master is the current Global Chair of IAF (International Association of Facilitators) – before …
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She has been working with groups, organizations and communities in strategic group process facilitation and coaching in the public, private and non-profit sectors, as well as some First Nations communities for 25+ years. She is a Master Certified Professional Facilitator (CPF|M) with the International Association of Facilitators (IAF) and was on th…
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Meet the award-winning wildlife biologist and conservationist, Sanjay Gubbi who works extensively on the conservation of large carnivores like tigers and leopards, proposing conservation policies for their protection, and minimizing human-wildlife conflict. The PhD holder in Leopard Ecology and Conservation has won the Whitley Award (Green Oscars) …
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S02E01: Navigating Relationships - Conscious Parenting Communication | Awareness, Authority & Accountability
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! Season 2 #fearlesslycuriouspodcast kicks off with a clip from a real Conscious Parenting Coaching Session where I address the situation of a child choosing NOT to communicate with an authority figure, and the parent's r…
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An incredible journey from working 21 years as a corporate honcho to becoming a sports and fitness entrepreneur – that’s the story of ‘Ironman’ Kapil Arora, a fitness expert, a best-selling author, TEDx Speaker and a successful corporate leader, who holds several marathon titles, including the ‘Gold Tata Mumbai Marathon’ winner, a ‘Limca Book Natio…
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At the height of the excitement for the 2nd edition of #TheLastRun ‘Pangong Frozen Lake Marathon’ in Ladakh happening this February 20, to increase awareness on the impact of global warming, we bring you this very special episode where Vinay digs deep into what sustainability in business means and looks like, in conversation with the award-winning …
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This exciting episode, meet Ben Renshaw, considered one of today’s foremost leadership thinkers, whose innovative work with leading organisations, senior executives and entrepreneurs has brought him international acclaim. Ben writes about how to lead and be successful in today’s volatile world and is the author of 11 popular books, including How to…
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! What if your healing journey unlocked a deeper understanding of yourself and paved the way to live authentically, according to your unique blueprint? For the last episode of this season, I want to delve deep into the tr…
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A very exciting year 2024 to you! Welcome back to Shiny Happy People podcast and here’s kick-starting the new year with a first – our guest today is the first ever medical doctor to come on our podcast yet, who combines his medical brilliance with an entrepreneurial grit to bring to India, one of the most exciting offerings in healthcare in recent …
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49: Friends with Benefits: Navigating Choices, Creating Home, and the Art of Giving with Joo Teoh and Adeleena Lim
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! Have you ever wondered about the intricate dance between choice, the concept of home, and the art of giving? How do these elements intertwine to shape our experiences, relationships, and sense of self? Imagine peeling b…
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! What if the key to unlocking your true potential lies in understanding the intricacies of your mind? Steffi Seefeld joins me to share valuable insights into the mind-body connection, emphasising that thoughts trigger ch…
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2023 is almost over and in keeping with our tradition, the SHP team - our host, Vinay Kumar, the host of the limited series ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’, Dhruti Shah and our producer, Remuna Rai, bring you their top episode picks from the year. To listen to the full episodes of our top picks, click on each episode title below. A big shout-out to al…
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! What does it mean to truly heal from within? I'm taking you on a journey into the heart of navigating emotional pain and trauma. It's about more than just overcoming; it's about acknowledging, feeling, and transforming …
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! Healing and success may seem like parallel paths, but what if you could merge them into a transformative journey? What if your personal healing was, in fact, the key to unlocking your entrepreneurial spirit and business…
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“Facilitation is possibly the most powerful tool for change.” And that’s exactly what she’s doing – leveraging the power of facilitation for social impact. Meet our guest today, Manal Sayid, Principal Facilitator at Sayid Consulting, who, inspired by human-centered change and participatory approaches, designs processes that foster authenticity, bui…
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! What if I told you that fear isn't always the enemy? That it could, in fact, be one of your most powerful teachers, guiding you towards a holistic life. I'll be sharing with you why and how the combination of music with…
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“The need now is to see learning as a journey, instead of training as an event,” articulates the man that’s leading learning and development at one of the world’s biggest conglomerates in India. Our guest today is the multi-faceted Dhanpat Jain, fondly known as DJ, Head of Learning and Leadership Development at Hindustan Coca Cola Beverages Pvt. Lt…
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44: Exploring Life and Love: A Deeper Dive into Confronting Hard Truths with Chris Do (Part 2)
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! After the first part of my dynamic conversation with Chris Do on finding purpose, identity, and community, we go deeper in Part 2 of our discussion. Chris shares his candid insights on choosing the ideal life partner us…
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A new story of resilience, a new Shiny Happy personality every month! This is a Shiny Happy People special limited podcast series, ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’. Hosted by guest-host Dhruti Shah, this podcast series is inspired by the stories of resilience featured in her book, ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur: Strategies to set you up for success’. This…
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! I've been a member of the FuturPro Community for quite some time now, and it's with great honour that I introduce my special guest, Chris Do, onto the show. Chris and I delve deep into the fundamental questions that res…
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“Organizations have come a long way when it comes to recognizing and attempting to stamp out gender bias. But gender bias stubbornly persists and women still face substantial hurdles when trying to succeed professionally,” note Amy Diehl, PhD, and Leanne M Dzubinski, PhD, the authors of the brilliant book ‘Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Barriers S…
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! Have you ever wondered what it truly means to surrender? I want to share a personal journey with you - my recent experience of falling in love again. After years of focusing on my work and personal growth, I felt a deep…
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A new story of resilience, a new Shiny Happy personality every month! This is a Shiny Happy People special limited podcast series, ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’. Hosted by guest-host Dhruti Shah, this podcast series is inspired by the stories of resilience featured in her book, ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur: Strategies to set you up for success’. This…
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! What if the very things that seem to hinder you—your big emotions, your sensitivities, your quirks—are actually your greatest gifts? What if sharing these gifts through storytelling could help you heal, inspire others, …
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In one of our most exciting conversations yet, Vinay traces the inspiring story behind the sustainably thriving community in the scenic fishing village of Pemuteran on the island of Bali, Indonesia – and the sustainability warrior who started it all. Meet Australian-born Chris Brown who was the first to see the potential of diving in the Pemuteran …
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! Fear and failure can seem like massive roadblocks in your journey, but what if you could turn them into stepping stones? What if these challenges are actually your secret keys to unlocking courage, resilience, and untap…
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A new story of resilience, a new Shiny Happy personality every month! This is a Shiny Happy People special limited podcast series, ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’. Hosted by guest-host Dhruti Shah, this podcast series is inspired by the stories of resilience featured in her book, ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur: Strategies to set you up for success’. Our …
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! Diving into the heart of podcasting, authenticity and diversity are two facets that significantly make this platform more special. In a world echoing with voices, what sets yours apart? Is it the courage to be yourself?…
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The Digital Conversationalist. A professional speaker, social leadership trainer & mentor, personal branding & employee advocacy trainer, author, blogger, podcaster, live streamer, and communications professional with a big heart. Meet Andrea T Edwards, CSP, a globally award-winning B2B communications professional, who works with the world’s larges…
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! Embarking on a unique journey towards self-discovery and understanding your innate capabilities can lead to a more enriching and fulfilling life. Where does one start on this intriguing journey? Let’s talk about human d…
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37: Burnout, Productivity, and the Power of Music: An Engaging Discussion with Dr. Li Lian Gan
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! Burnout is often seen as a dead-end, a barrier to productivity and creativity. What happens if you transform it into a learning opportunity? What if it could act as a stepping stone towards understanding your energy, pa…
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Ep. 118: Divya Bafna & Anusha Reddy on ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’, a Shiny Happy People special
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A new story of resilience, a new Shiny Happy personality every month! This is a Shiny Happy People special limited podcast series, ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur’. Hosted by guest-host Dhruti Shah, this podcast series is inspired by the stories of resilience featured in her book, ‘The Resilient Entrepreneur: Strategies to set you up for success’. Our …
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! Unlocking your true potential and understanding your unique capabilities can pave the path to personal growth and a more fulfilling life. How do you start on this enlightening journey of self-realisation? Enter the worl…
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! Change is constant, yet it's often seen as something to fear. But what if you embraced it instead? What if you saw it as a door to infinite possibilities, a chance to evolve, grow, and align with your truest self? Li Li…
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From selling ‘email-as-a-service’ as a dot-com entrepreneur in college to now heading sales for LinkedIn Learning’s biggest market, India! Meet Sameer Aggarwal who as Head of Sales for LinkedIn Learning & Engagement Solutions in India, has worked directly with organizations to build robust employee development, internal mobility and learning progra…
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I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! Understanding yourself is the key to personal growth and living an authentic life. How do you embark on this transformative journey of self-discovery? Let’s talk about human design—a fascinating tool that provides deep …
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