In this episode of The Brand Called You, Norman Wolfe—Founder & CEO of Quantum Leaders and author of The Living Organization—shares how decades across Fortune 500 companies and startups led him to reimagine organizations as living entities. He explains why execution fails, how belief systems shape outcomes, and what leaders must do to build mature, resilient, and high-performing organizations.

00:35- About Norman Wolfe

• Norman is the founder and CEO of Quantum Leaders, Inc.

• He's the creator of the Living Organization Framework. He's an author of a book titled The Living Organization: Transforming Business to Create Extraordinary Results.

• He's got a new book coming out in the second quarter of 2026 which is titled, Leading the Living Organization.

In this compelling conversation, Rodger Halston shares a life shaped by art, intuition, and reinvention. From performing at age four to acting on global stages, choosing focus over comfort, and innovating in the beauty industry, his story is a masterclass in listening to your inner voice and riding life’s waves instead of fighting them.

00:32- About Rodger Halston

• Rodger Halston is a multifaceted entertainment professional known for his work as an actor, singer, musician, writer, director and acting coach, with credits in film and television including Blue Crush 2, Scorpion King and True Detective.

• He is the founder and leader of Amera Distributors (also referenced as Era Beauty), where he has blended creativity and business innovation in the beauty industry.

• Halston is also an active speaker and storyteller with a large online following, sharing motivational insights on mindset, creativity and personal growth.

A powerful journey of an academic leader who blends information technology, STEM education, and inclusive innovation to empower learners—especially students with disabilities. From hands-on pedagogy and award-winning teaching to national and international impact, this story shows how technology can unlock human potential and transform societies.

00:09- About Dr J Watthananon

• Dr. Julaluk Watthananon is an Assistant Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology at Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (RMUTT), Thailand, and serves as the Program Chairperson of the International Bachelor of Science in Information Science for Digital Innovation.

A remarkable journey across decades of innovation—beginning with childhood dreams of space, pivoting through early internet startups, venture capital, and real estate, and culminating in building world-class startup ecosystems in Africa. This is a story about inflection points, failure as fuel, and why Africa may power the next global innovation wave.

00:16- About Philip Kent Kiracofe

• Philip Kiracofe is a seasoned global venture builder and investor.

• He is the CEO and co-founder of Startupbootcamp AfriTech.

• He has co-founded disruptive companies and pioneered world-class startup initiatives in Africa.

Join us on this special episode of The Brand Called You as Aditi Kumar sits down with Pawan Raj Kumar, Partner at ZeCa Capital, entrepreneur, angel investor, and sustainability advocate.

From scaling a family business internationally to mentoring over 100 entrepreneurs and building a sustainability-focused fund, Pawan shares insights into:

• Embracing challenges
  

• Understanding the role of luck and timing
  

• Building resilience
  

• Measuring success beyond money
  

• Staying endlessly curious

Join us for an insightful episode of The Brand Called You as host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Anita Kishore, PhD, ACC — Executive Coach, Facilitator, and Instructor based in New York City.

In this engaging conversation, Anita shares her fascinating career journey from scientist to management consultant and ultimately to executive coach. She reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped her path and the people-centered motivations that guided her transition.

Anita offers practical wisdom on balancing candor with empathy, addressing blind spots among high-achieving leaders, and navigating the systemic and internal barriers faced by women and underrepresented professionals. She also explores the transformative role of mindfulness and emotional intelligence in building resilience, enhancing decision-making, and strengthening self-awareness.

Whether you are an executive, an emerging leader, or someone navigating a meaningful career pivot, this episode delivers actionable insights for leading with clarity, compassion, and purpose.

In this episode of “The Brand Called You,” host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Salim Dewji, entrepreneur and advisory board expert, about how advisory boards function, why they matter, and how leaders can unlock their full potential.

Salim shares insights on: • The real purpose of advisory boards • How CEOs can determine if they need one • The difference between advisory and corporate boards • Key elements for building high-performing boards • Diversity, innovation, and digital transformation • Accountability and performance measurement • Compensation models and refreshing board composition • What future-ready advisory boards will require

In this insightful conversation, host Ashutosh Garg speaks with Gagan Gupta, Founder of Turn Left for Less and Points Architect, about maximizing travel points, flying business class for less, and transforming travel from a business expense into a strategic asset.

Gagan shares his journey—from booking his first business-class flight on points to building a consultancy that helps founders save thousands on premium travel.

Discover:

• The most common mistakes people make with loyalty programs
  

• Why travel points are a misunderstood asset
  

• How to build a resilient, long-term points strategy
  

• Hidden value inside airline alliances
  

• How to future-proof your travel rewards