Embracing Diversity in inclusive Humanity
Dr. Jim Garrison
Founder and President of Ubiquity University
About Jim
Dr. James Garrison is the founder and president of Ubiquity University. He came to this having served as president of Wisdom University, based in California, which he led from 2005 – 2012, after which he led its transition into Ubiquity University, established in 2012. He has spent his entire professional life in executive leadership, including as co-founder and president of the Gorbachev Foundation/USA (1992 – 1995) and State of the World Forum (1995 – 2004) with Mikhail Gorbachev serving as convening chairman. He received his B.A in History from the University of Santa Clara, an MA in History of Religion from Harvard, and a Ph.D. in Philosophical Theology from Cambridge. He has written numerous books, including The Plutonium Culture, America as Empire, The Darkness of God: Theology after Hiroshima, and Civilization and the Transformation of Power. He lectures regularly on comparative philosophy and religion, world history and politics, and the philosophical implications of global warming.
Take home these learnings
1) What is being human mean to you?
2) Why do you need meditation for mindfulness?
3) How to respect your body and what to do about it?
4) Learn about the principle of Gaia to the oneness of humanity and motherhood to practical life.
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Dr. Oleg Konovalov
The Code to building your Vision and staying Inspired
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Dr. Oleg Konovalov
Global Thought Leader, Trusted Advisor, Author, Leadership Coach, Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches, TEDx and keynote speaker
About Oleg
Dr.Oleg Konovalov is best known as the "da Vinci of Visionary Leadership” by many leading authorities. Dr. Oleg Konovalov helps companies to create and execute their vision, diagnose and treat organizational diseases, maintain a strong productive corporate culture, and achieve superior business performance. Dr. Oleg is the author of LEADEROLOGY, CORPORATE SUPERPOWER, ORGANISATIONAL ANATOMY, and HIDDEN RUSSIA. His latest book, THE VISION CODE is expected to be published by Wiley.
He sees every organization as unique and strongly believes that most of his clients’ problems can be solved by shifting patterned paradigms and applying tailor-made solutions. He is on the Thinkers50 Radar, Global Gurus Top 30 in Leadership, has been recognized as #1 Global Thought Leader on Culture by Thinkers 360, and is #1 Global Leading Coach (Marshall Goldsmith Thinkers50).
Take home these learnings
1) How to build organizational leadership?
2) How to stay inspired all along?
3) How to construct your vision?
4) How to define your purpose while you stay with your authentic Self?
5) How to remain fearless while treading on a new exploration?
Praful Baweja
Who Drew The Line: A Candid Conversation on Indian Queer Sensitivities, Neurodiversity and Taboos
Praful Baweja
Co-Founder, 6 Degrees Diversity Counsel
Praful Baweja
Praful has been narrating stories based on diversity inclusion and strategic brand & marketing communication for corporates, celebrity and social sector clients for almost 2 decades.
Currently, he pursues happiness by including diverse viewpoints of stakeholders, their equity & creating a culture of belonging for various organisations through policies, branding & programs. He has won the Wow Awards Asia Gold for Best Use of Augmented Reality, Silver for Best Use of Virtual Reality & Bronze for Best Use of Interactive Technology for Capgemini Tech Fiesta 2019
Take home these learnings:
2. Childhood Experiences When You Are Different
3. Respect, Not, Fix The Differences
4. How To Develop The Ability To Reframe Vulnerable Stories
5. Be An Ally To People
6. Nuerodiversity is just one aspect of a person
Ravi Kalra
Building a Selfless and Sustained Profitable Community Service
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Ravi Kalra
Social Activist and Founder of The Earth Saviours Foundation
About Ravi
Ravi Kalra is referred to as Karma Yogi who chose the path of serving humanity. In order to heal the wounds of Mother Earth, God chooses few people to protect our planet and it's environment. Ravi Kalra is one of them and is putting his entire being and life to tackling the challenges. He is a well know Karma Yogi, a social activist and an environmentalist.
He regularly goes on roads in search of abandoned senior citizens and mentally disabled people. He immediately brings them to his shelter home. Where he provides them with free of charge, accommodation, food and medical care. Presently more than five hundred such less privileged people are living permanently at his shelter home.
In year 2008 he founded The Earth Saviours Foundation. It is recognized by Government of India. He receives no financial support from the Govt but receives tremendous moral support from Govt. Recently Vice President of India Sh. Venkaiah Naidu Ji had facilitated him with National Award 2019 for his selfless outstanding services for the welfare of abandoned and disabled people. His name has also been listed in World Books of Record, London, United Kingdom for his beyond compared services for less privileged people.
Ravi Kalra is also known as the “No Honking Man of India”. He is the first person in India to launch the "Do Not Honk" campaign in order to control noise pollution caused by un-necessarily vehicular honking. He holds the world record for pasting more than one lakh, Do Not Honk on the back bumpers of vehicle. According to the Sadhus and Saints, Karma Yogi Ravi Kalra is the only non-priest man in the world, by cremated more than 8000 unclaimed and unidentified dead bodies at the electric crematoriums.
In the year 2012 Ravi Kalra was conferred with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Prestigious Award for Excellence in selfless humanitarian services. Karma Yogi Ravi Kalra urges everyone around the world by stating that the self service to serve less privileged is the most precious service in God's eyes.
Take home these learnings
1) How to step out of your comfort zone?
2) Explore a selfless journey towards humanity.
3) How to embrace a community and cause, despite lack of support?
4) Working as an NGO and sticking to your purpose.
Deepak Kothari
Painting A Blank Canvas: Deepak's Entrepreneurial Journey of FTCash
Deepak Kothari
Co-Founder at ftcash
Deepak Kothari
Deepak Kothari is an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder of ft cash, a Mumbai-based financial technology company that offers digital payments and lending solutions to micro and small businesses in India.
Born and raised in Varanasi, India, Deepak was exposed to entrepreneurship at an early age through his father, who ran a small business. After completing his engineering degree, Deepak worked in various roles in the tech industry before pursuing his MBA from IIM Ahmedabad.
It was during his time at IIM Ahmedabad that Deepak was inspired to create a business that would make a positive impact on society. In 2014, he co-founded ft cash, which has since grown into a leading provider of digital payments and lending solutions in India.
Through ft cash, Deepak is focused on helping micro and small businesses gain access to the financial tools they need to thrive. The company's innovative solutions enable business owners to accept digital payments, access loans, and manage their finances in real-time.
Deepak is passionate about using technology to drive social change and improve access to financial services for underserved communities. Under his leadership, ft cash has been recognized as a leader in financial inclusion and has won several awards for its innovative approach to digital finance.
With his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to making a positive impact on society, Deepak Kothari is a true visionary in the world of fintech.
Take home these learnings:
2. Maintaining integrity in an organisation
3. Customer centricity is the key to trusting the brand
4. Helping the finance needs of Indian small businesses
Blaine Bartlett
What Does It Mean To Foster Connections?
Blaine Bartlett
Executive & Leadership Coach, Keynote Speaker, Author
About Blaine
Blaine Bartlett is globally recognized as a leadership development master. As a speaker and the author of 5 books including the international best-seller Compassionate Capitalism: A Journey to the Soul of Business, he has personally delivered programs to more than 300,00 individuals directly impacting more than one million people worldwide.
He’s been featured in the TV series World’s Greatest Motivators; the movie and book Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy as well as three TEDx talks and numerous podcasts. As CEO of Avatar Resources, a global leadership consultancy he founded in 1987, he’s worked with entrepreneurs and leaders in many of the largest companies and organizations on the planet to change the way leadership is used to foster Compassionate Capitalism.
Take home these learnings
2) How can we create the essence of oneness?
3) Exploring rational self-interest and enlightened self-interest.
4) Identifying the absolute nature.
Shantharaju B S
You Are The Creator Of Your Destiny
Shantharaju B S
Board Member & Leadershp Advisor, ex-CEO Indus Towers
Shantharaju B S
Shantharaju B S is a respected business leader and expert advisor on leadership and strategy. Born and raised in India, Shantharaju's journey to success was marked by a series of challenges and setbacks that tested his resolve and resilience.
At a young age, Shantharaju lost his father's fortune and was forced to start his life anew. But he refused to be defined by his circumstances, and instead focused on his education, earning a degree in engineering before going on to pursue an MBA from the Indian Management Institute, Delhi.
With his education complete, Shantharaju began his career in the telecommunications industry, where he quickly distinguished himself as a dynamic and visionary leader. Over the course of his career, he held several leadership positions, including CEO of Indus Towers, one of the largest telecom infrastructure companies in India. Under his leadership, Indus Towers grew to become a major player in the industry, earning widespread recognition for its innovative and sustainable business practices.
Today, Shantharaju is recognized as a leading expert on leadership and strategy, sought out by organizations and business leaders for his insights on driving growth, building high-performing teams, and navigating complex business environments. He is also a passionate advocate for social and environmental causes, using his platform and resources to support initiatives that create positive change in his community and beyond.
Take home these learnings:
2. Failure is not the end, but the beginning of a new learning journey.
3. Authenticity is the key to effective leadership.
4. Vulnerability is not a weakness, but a strength.
5.Trust and respect are earned by being genuine and supportive.
