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Career
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Workplace Culture
Gen Z
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Sisters In Sweat
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Generational Differences In Workplace
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Careers are rarely just one thing anymore. Small Talk: Work, Play, Build is a fortnightly conversation about the work we do, the things we play with for joy, and the things we build on the side. Hosts Subha Chandrasekaran (executive coach) and Hasita Krishna (brand strategist) talk with leaders, founders, and thinkers about ambition, mid-career pivots, women at work, first-time managers, AI and th... more

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You spent hours perfecting your resume. AI helped you rewrite it. You hit apply... and then nothing.Where did your application go?In this episode of Small Talk: Work Play Build, Subha Chandrasekharan and Hasita Krishna unpack how AI is quietly transf... more

More people are showing up to work, doing exactly what's expected, and nothing more.It's being called quiet contribution. But is this really an employee problem, or is it a symptom of something much bigger?

In this episode, Subha and Hasita unpack w... more

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Most Indian girls stop playing sport in their teens. Most never come back. Subha and Hasita speak with Dr. Vijay Krishnamurthy (sports researcher, executive coach) and Swetha Subbiah (co-founder Sisters in Sweat) on the safety, infrastructure, cultur... more

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Ever lose track of time listening to a stranger's story? This episode is about why podcasts have that power and what they've quietly taught us about curiosity, belonging, and how we think.We spend a lot of time talking about careers, work, and person... more

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Recent Guests

Swetha Subbiah
fitness leader and coach, founder of Sisters in Sweat
Sisters in Sweat
Episode: Permission to Play: Why Indian Women Stop Playing | Dr Vijay Krishnamurthy & Swetha Subbiah | S7E35
Vijay Krishnamurthy
scholar at the intersection of technology, sport, research and coaching
Academic researcher / sport policy
Episode: Permission to Play: Why Indian Women Stop Playing | Dr Vijay Krishnamurthy & Swetha Subbiah | S7E35
Dr. Chaitanya Sridhar
Sports psychologist, Jungian depth psychologist, elephant whisperer
Episode: The Mind of an Indian Athlete: A Sports Psychologist Explains | Dr. Chaitanya Sridhar | S7E32
Saumil Majumdar
Co-founder and CEO of Sports Village; Get Kids to Play movement
Sports Village / Get Kids to Play
Episode: Inside India's Sports Industry: Careers, Funding & Pathways| Saumil Majmudar & Deepthi Bopaiah S7E29 [Sports Mini-Series]
Deepthi Bopaiah
CEO of GoSports Foundation; talent development and high-performance ecosystems
GoSports Foundation
Episode: Inside India's Sports Industry: Careers, Funding & Pathways| Saumil Majmudar & Deepthi Bopaiah S7E29 [Sports Mini-Series]
Srini Ramaswamy
Founder of the Men's Circle, works with leaders and organizations on masculine identity and well-being
Men's Circle India
Episode: The Silent Crisis Among Men:Strong, Successful, Still Alone with Srini Ramaswamy & Nikhil Damle S7E26
Nikhil Damle
Coach focusing on mindset, behavior, change and mental fitness using NLP
Independent coach
Episode: The Silent Crisis Among Men:Strong, Successful, Still Alone with Srini Ramaswamy & Nikhil Damle S7E26
Saraswathi Padmanabhan
Founder of Diyaghar; advocate for migrant children
Diyaghar
Episode: Designing for Dignity: Inside Two Purpose-Led Careers | Diyaghar + Studio Decode | Saraswathi Padmanabhan & Meghana Dutta S7E23
Meghana Dutta
Architect and founder of Studio Decode
Studio Decode
Episode: Designing for Dignity: Inside Two Purpose-Led Careers | Diyaghar + Studio Decode | Saraswathi Padmanabhan & Meghana Dutta S7E23

Hosts

Subha Chandrasekaran
Host of the show; Leadership and Career Growth Coach
Hasita Krishna
Host of the show; Brand Strategist

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • My go-to for growth in the workplace

    Insightful, informative and enables reflection!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Afreen_Capri
    India3 years ago
  • Fun, interesting and informative.

    Fun, interesting and informative. Subha and Hasita keep the conversation light while providing meaningful insights about workplace trends, personal growth, upskilling and more.

    This podcast is a great resource for anyone looking to navigate their career with ease.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aparajita K
    India4 years ago
  • Makes me think about my career

    I enjoy listening to diverse viewpoints here, it makes me think more deeply about the kind of career I want to build.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rav567
    India4 years ago
  • Fodder for the brain!

    Short episodes, the conversation is catchy and the topics are on point - as an entrépreneur I find this a very interesting podcast that gives me a lot to think about on how to (and how not to) build a company.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A.Vedapuri
    India4 years ago
  • Great selection of topics and speakers

    The show has a great selection of topics relevant to current times. The guests are experts in their field and very informative to listen to their thoughts and experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kram tech
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners appreciate practical, actionable career guidance and candid conversations about workplace trends.
The show consistently delivers thoughtful discussions on leadership, coaching, and personal growth, often with a constructive, optimistic tone.
Guests are experts who bring diverse perspectives across industries, from sports to design to education.

Chart Rankings

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

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#142
Saudi Arabia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#151
Ireland/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#184
India/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S7E14: How Stories Can Save a City: The Fight for Bengaluru’s Future? | Harini Nagendra
Q: What has the experience been like in taking research to policymakers and implementing bodies?
Policy makers are often overburdened and have many competing demands, so translating long-term ecological work into immediate, actionable policy is challenging; but local government and targeted collaborations can make a difference when there is sustained engagement and clear, practical demonstrations of impact.
S7E20: Power Meets Nurturing: A Blueprint for Leaders with Nirupama Subramaniam
Q: What inspired your focus on nurturing leadership and the archetypes you describe?
Her experience observing gender dynamics, the gaps in traditional leadership models, and the desire to connect women to a culturally resonant language that empowers them to claim their power.
Inside India's Sports Industry: Careers, Funding & Pathways| Saumil Majmudar & Deepthi Bopaiah S7E29 [Sports Mini-Series]
Q: Please introduce yourselves and share how you define the work you do.
Saumil and Deepthi describe their journeys into sport-focused careers, emphasizing building pathways through schools, communities, and organizations that support athletes beyond medals, including education integration and long-term development.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Small Talk: Work

What is Small Talk: Work about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on pragmatic career growth, workplace culture, and the human side of work. Across episodes, hosts explore mid-career pivots, first-time management, leadership development, the impact of AI on professional life, gender dynamics at work, and the role of purpose-filled projects outside the 9-to-5. Guests range from athletes-turned-advocates and educators to designers and nonprofit leaders, often sharing actionable frameworks for career planning, skill-building, and building inclusive, resilient teams. A notable edge is the blend of coaching insights with real-world stories from diverse industries, making it useful for listeners seeking practical guidance, fresh perspectives, and inspiration for both personal and organizational... more

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5. Deepthi Bopaiah
6. Srini Ramaswamy
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