Humbling and grateful to attend my third Forbes Under 30 summit, and bumping into Jenny Rooney at the event last minute! I first met Jenny three years ago. Our first convo was supposed to be a strictly explorary call about me writing and adding value for the Forbes CMO Network through my thought leadership. However, by the end of our chat, Jenny made it a point to call out that my path to social storytelling at Apple as an immigrant and first generation graduate was pretty unconventional and admirable, and that I should be very proud of it. By that time, I had worked multiple work-study jobs, including running social for Samsung, UC Berkeley, and Haas School of Business while teaching two digital marketing courses. As a caring and thoughtful mentor, Jenny took the time to learn about my story and gave me an opportunity when many people might haven’t. Months later after our conversations, Jenny nominated me for the Marketing & Advertising list and in early 2016, I became the youngest Forbes 30 Under 30 that year. Thanks Jenny for all that you do and the support over the years! Sometimes the most remarkable and watershed moments happen because of serendipity and when you want to add value first. Part 1/2 📸 Full version and follow: https://lnkd.in/e5k9CTn …see more

Presenting at a virtual event should be considered much more like being a TV Presenter. The requirements for energy, humor, pacing, etc, are far more important than content. Holding attention is REALLY hard. And it's the greatest honor there is.

Make your websites and company credentials feel 2020 by just using the word experience everywhere. It’s the experience economy. You are not a CRM platform. You are a CXM company. You don’t do ads, you do customer experiences. You are not a retailer, you make experiences. You are not in events, you are in branded experiences. It’s not a website designer , it’s an experience designer. How was this reading of these words experience ? The is the experience of being in the age of experience and don’t let any need for precision get in the way of some great marketing fluff. …see more

Out of interest. And it's a question. In the 17 years since I entered a creative agency in advertising, what's actually changed in creative agencies? I can't think of anything.

Wrapping 2020 with reflections on our learnings and gratitude for everyone's good health and good spirits. #whatinspiresme #Future #Gratitude (PS: We all tested Covid negative and had regular checks to ensure it was safe for everyone to meet) …see more

I told our business coach to fire us if we didn't meet our sales goal by the end of January. 2019 was our best year but also a rough year. I was sick of feeling like our team was on a hamster wheel. If I’m being honest a part of me didn’t think we would hit it. But we did. And then a crazy thing happened. We past it. And we're still going. I'm focused AF (as the kids would say 😉) this year & I want to see more people in my networking getting after it as well. In this newsletter I cover: ✅ Sales changes ✅ Epic conversations ✅ How I'm holding myself accountable for my podcast goals ✅ My focus on YouTube #justQ 🖖🏾🖤 #entrepreneurship #business #startups …see more

We all learn our BEST skills and MOST VALUABLE lessons from some of our most CHALLENGING experiences. I truly believe in that. So whenever you experience tough times that are uncomfortable, embrace them because you will become a more skilled individual and a much BETTER LEADER on the other side of those events! #leadershiplessons #beunstoppable

A big thank you to Andrew, Becky and Joe for the interesting conversation this morning and throughout this period of unusual and unsettling uncertainty for the economy and markets. Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable weekend. #economy #markets #cnbc CNBC …see more

Founders and Investors are two sides of the same coin. Different mindset and motivations might cause strain to their relationship. I believe honest, transparent and timely communication helps cement the relationship for long-term #success . #StartupLife …see more

What makes you different from your competitors? Is it your upbringing? A story of adversity? Your education or professional experience? In my 20 tips of 2020 series, I'm dishing what it takes to experience the success I've built with a personal brand... I didn't WIN the thought leadership lottery or fall into a treasure trove of the right connections. I took calculated, intentional steps forward... To Recap: Tip 1 - WHAT (Goal Setting) Tip 2 - HOW (Crafting Voice) Tip 3 - WHY (Values/Operating Principles) Tip 4... what makes you DIFFERENT? Understanding how you stand out from the crowd will help encourage potential clients to work with YOU and not your competitors. An EFFECTIVE personal brand doesn't put down others. It simply attracts the right traffic to you. The more POWERFUL your brand differentiates itself, The more targeted clients you'll have! Think of your personal brand's differences as a MAGNET to attract those ready-to-buy leads. Are you ready to take your personal brand to the next level with strategic consulting and expert analysis? Let's jump on a virtual coffee and get started! What are 3 things that make you DIFFERENT from the rest? Cheers! #DigitalMarketing #ThoughtInfluence #SocialMedia #PersonalBranding #ChantelShares …see more

Sometimes a misfortune serves a larger purpose and creates a lasting impact. This is the story of a young boy who accidentally lost his eyesight and invented the revolutionary Braille system, allowing so many with no sight to have a way to access information, making the words "Necessity is the mother of invention" come true. Video Credits: BBC Ideas #WhatInspiresMe #Inspiration #Motivation #WeekendMusings …see more

Recently, our team at Kalaari Capital has gone out of their comfort zone to try new things. Somehow the digital medium made it easier for otherwise reserved professional and bathroom singers, & amateur cooks to showcase their talent. #SocialDistancing #KalaariFamily …see more

Congratulations Subrata Mitra & Prashanth Prakash . What you have built is amazing and has contributed immensely to the Indian startup ecosystem. #Respect - https://lnkd.in/fvvTUVZ

From digital pill technology to telemedicine going mainstream, the surreal year of 2020 showed us which digital health solutions have a serious potential - and which don’t. Check out the 9 key takeaways about digital health from 2020 to be able to follow how these trends will shape up in 2021. #2020indigitalhealth #themedicalfuturist #digitalhealth #future #healthcare #medicine #technology …see more

We often hear about the need for more empathy in the world. But what is empathy, exactly? You might be surprised to learn that there are actually 3 different types of empathy. -What are they? -What are the differences? -And why (and how) should you develop yours? Read the answers in the latest installment of EQ Applied. #LinkedinSeries #EmotionalIntelligence #empathy #authenticity #leadership #management #BestAdvice #PersonalDevelopment #BusinessIntelligence #careers #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

Mentorship has always been important to me. Beyond just receiving passively, I have always encouraged young leaders to pay it forward by mentoring others. You're never too young to help someone out. Thanks for the shout out, Steve Blakeman . Looking forward to what you'll do next, Víctor Hugo Herrera Colorado ! "We talked for over two hours about how he believes writing can help him achieve his aspirations. He spoke excitedly about how inspired he was by Tai Tran, who is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, LinkedIn Top Voice and TEDx speaker. He wants to emulate what Tai has achieved and, as a role model, he couldn't have chosen better. Given that Tai was such an inspiration to Victor, I asked him about his own personal reflections on how mentors have influenced his own journey: "It's incredibly surreal to hear that my story is inspiring other young leaders like Victor. I started this journey with a passion for marketing and helping others. I credit some of this success to my mentors from the likes of Forbes, LinkedIn & Apple." Tai went on to offer some sage counsel to other fledgling executives: "Ask for advice, not favors. Likewise, learn to give as much as you take by mentoring others and continuing the cycle of paying it forward."" https://lnkd.in/gNYGJrx …see more

I cannot think of a more powerful example of the beauty, strength and resilience of #Kenya 🇰🇪 than Joy Wanja Muraya , one of the first journalists I mentored when I landed in #Nairobi 10 years ago. That’s why it’s an honor and a privilege to start my day by Liking “Wanja’s Health Diary” on Facebook and Instagram , and asking you to take time to do the same. We must always take opportunities to lift up brilliant young people who don’t let the chaos of this world disrupt their vision. Joy wants better health for ALL Kenyans. I know she can help make that happen. #inspirationalleader #womenleaders #globalhealth #HealthForAll …see more

With former Reserve Bank of India Governor Dr. C. Rangarajan in Bangalore on 1 September discussing the opportunities and challenges before the small finance banks at the formal launch of Fincare Small Finance Bank.

I have some amazing news to share! 👇👇👇 Indistractable has been named among Amazon's Best Books of the Month in the “Nonfiction” category (link in the comments below!), featured alongside the works of great thought leaders like Malcolm Gladwell. Congratulations to all the other authors whose books share this designation as well. Thank you so much to all those who have supported the book and my work over the years! I look forward to continuing my mission of making the world Indistractable. #AmazonBestseller #Nonfiction #Indistractable #HumanBehavior …see more

Should #Startuplife and burnout be synonymous? Personally, I don’t think so. It is like saying every runner ends up with bad knees. Right tools & right environment are important to create the right mindset - burnout is not the price for high performance. …see more