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Play to Potential Podcast

Play to Potential Podcast
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This Podcast is created and curated by Deepak Jayaraman (an Executive Coach and a Leadership Advisor). He lives in Mumbai and works with successful Senior Executives by helping them play to their unique potential but with a sharp focus on transitions (business or career). Just like businesses need to think about "where to play" and "how to win", leaders need to be coherent about "where to go" and ... more

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GUEST:

Dr. Wendy Smith is one of the world's foremost researchers on leadership, paradox and organizational change. She is the Dana J. Johnson Professor of Management at the University of Delaware and co-author of the influential book Both/And Think... more

GUEST:

Viral Doshi is one of India's pioneers in career and college counselling. Over the last two decades, he has mentored more than 30,000 students, helping them navigate educational choices, international admissions and long-term career decisions... more

This episode of Connecting the Dots is on Journaling. Over the years, I’ve noticed an interesting contrast. Many accomplished leaders credit journaling as a practice that helped them think clearly, improve judgment, process complexity and stay ground... more

GUEST:

Hitendra Wadhwa is a professor at Columbia Business School, founder of the Mentora Institute, and author of Inner Mastery, Outer Impact. His work explores how leaders create meaningful change by first working on their inner world.

In this co... more

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Recent Guests

Wendy Smith
Professor at University of Delaware
University of Delaware
Episode: 704: 111.00 Dr. Wendy Smith on Navigating dilemmas, tensions and paradoxes
Viral Doshi
Renowned education and career counselor who mentors thousands of students
Transition Insight / Independent Counselor
Episode: 703: 110.00 Viral Doshi on Careers, College choices, AI and on adopting the Rolex Approach to his journey
Hitendra Wadhwa
Professor at Columbia Business School; founder of Mentora Institute
Columbia Business School; Mentora Institute
Episode: 701: 109.00 Hitendra Wadhwa on Atomic Leadership
Jennifer Garvey Berger
Leading thinker in adult development and complexity fitness.
Episode: 700: 108.00 Jennifer Garvey Berger on building our complexity fitness
Rupa Kudva
Author of *Leadership Beyond the Playbook*, former MD of Crisil, and managing partner at Omidyar Network in India
Episode: 699: 107.00 Roopa Kudva on Leadership Beyond the Playbook
Bill Burnett
Faculty at Stanford Design School, author, and designer
Stanford Design School
Episode: 698: 106.00 Bill Burnett on Designing a Life of Play, Purpose and Possibility
Jaspreet Bindra
Founder of AI and Beyond, leading thinker in AI in India
AI and Beyond
Episode: 697: 105.00 Jaspreet Bindra on AI Literacy - Navigating the AI revolution
Neeraj Aggarwal
Chair of the Asia Pacific region for BCG and a member of BCG's Global Executive Committee.
BCG
Episode: 696: 104.00 Neeraj Aggarwal on Leadership, legacy and living a full life
Tanmay Vora
A consultant specializing in leadership development, change consulting, and visual storytelling.
QS Fire Consulting
Episode: 695: Tanmay Vora on The Art of Sketchnoting

Host

Deepak Jayaraman
Executive coach and leadership advisor; host of the show focusing on leadership, transitions, and careers; author of the host's guiding philosophy and practitioner-coach.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 349 ratings
  • Unleash your potential …

    Deepak’s podcast curates the best of academics,corporate chieftain’s & achiever’s , the DNA of success & the challenges in their journeys becomes a source of inspiration.

    Keep on doing the good work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VikPassi
    India9 months ago
  • Amazing content especially for people in transitions

    Great insights from Deepak and his guests on how to transform your life to create maximum value for yourself and the society

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ranga Rohit S
    Spaina year ago
  • Valuable insights through compelling conversations

    Really nice thought provoking show Deepak. Keep sharing !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neev Mbappe
    India2 years ago
  • Thought provoking

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K Nilesh
    India2 years ago
  • Poignant, Powerful & Prescriptive

    Poignant, Powerful & Prescriptive insights that have the power to not only transform your career but also your life at large.

    I was at a juncture, after a productive career of 27 years, where I had lost sight of “where to go and how to grow” as Deepak puts it. Over the last six plus months, “Play to Potential” has played an instrumental role in helping me understand myself better and position myself for the next stage of my professional journey.

    I couldn’t recommend “Play To Potential” enou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Subu D
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The host's ability to connect themes across episodes is frequently highlighted
Listeners praise practical takeaways that can be applied to leadership and career
Thought-provoking conversations with high-quality guests and deep questions
High-quality, insightful interviews with top experts in leadership and transition

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#6
India/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#100
Singapore/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#120
India/Business
Apple Podcasts
#154
Netherlands/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#249
Denmark/Business/Careers

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703: 110.00 Viral Doshi on Careers, College choices, AI and on adopting the Rolex Approach to his journey
Q: How did Viral decide to pursue education and career counseling as a vocation after manufacturing?
He describes a shift after closing his manufacturing unit, driven by passion for helping children and a realization that counseling could be scaled through a thoughtful, hands-on model rather than mass volume. He emphasizes independence, ethics, and the joy of guiding generations.
699: 107.00 Roopa Kudva on Leadership Beyond the Playbook
Q: Can you describe your approach to decision making?
Rupa explains the rule of 70% agreement and 100% commitment, highlighting the importance of healthy debate but also timely decision making.
699: 107.00 Roopa Kudva on Leadership Beyond the Playbook
Q: How has your own purpose evolved over time?
Rupa discusses that her purpose has shifted from focusing on making markets work better to now embracing new experiences and helping others.
695: Tanmay Vora on The Art of Sketchnoting
Q: What did you take away from sketchnoting my book?
Tanmay reflected on learning the importance of finding one's unique expression and the balance between exploring new possibilities and utilizing existing skills.
693: Vineeta Singh on Leading a full life and Building to Last
Q: What do you say no to?
Vineeta discusses learning to say no to guilt and prioritizing her time amidst external demands.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Play to Potential Podcast

What is Play to Potential Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on leadership, career transitions, and personal growth for high-potential professionals navigating change. Episodes feature senior executives, academics, authors, and entrepreneurs who share frameworks for building influence, cultivating inner mastery, and aligning purpose with action. A recurring strength is connecting real-world leadership challenges to practical habits—from journaling and design thinking to AI literacy and multi-generational teamwork—often supported by clear, actionable takeaways. The host's coaching background and emphasis on coherence during pivotal moments give the conversations a practitioner-friendly edge, with emphasis on ethics, self-awareness, and long-term impact. This mix appeals to listeners a... more

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2. Viral Doshi
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5. Rupa Kudva
6. Bill Burnett
7. Jaspreet Bindra
8. Neeraj Aggarwal

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