In this episode of the Second Innings podcast, hosts Atul & Suman talk to Anil Nair to explore his journey from a successful career in advertising to founding Goodwind Moto Tours, a premium motorcycle touring company. Anil shares his early influences, the challenges he faced in his career, and the importance of self-awareness and purpose in making significant life transitions. He emphasizes the need to embrace the unknown and the value of personal growth through experiences, ultimately leading to his passion for motorcycling and helping others.Anil Sadasivan Nair is the co-founder of Goodwind Moto Tours, a premium motorcycle touring company from India. GMT is the pioneer in premium motorcycle tours taking Indian riders to exotic routes in Europe, Africa and Asia. He also serves as the co-founder and executive director of Hyper-ready Technologies, an AI technology firm. Apart from these two he holds board positions in various companies, including Kalyan Jewelers and Candere.With 27 years of experience in advertising, Anil's last role in advertising was CEO and managing partner at L&K Saatchi & Saatchi, a leading global advertising agency from where he retired in 2020. He was also a member of the global leadership board for Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide.In addition to his professional achievements, Anil authored "License to Fall," which shares insights from motorcycling about living life on one's own terms. The book is available on Amazon and in select bookstores. Anil is married to Arati Nair, an avid trekker who teaches social skills and English to children from less privileged backgrounds for the NGO Angel Express in Mumbai. He is a father to a young lady pursuing her master's degree in digital marketing and social media at the University of Dublin, Ireland.Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction to Second Innings Podcast00:02:12 Anil Nair's Early Life and Background00:03:14 Transition to Mumbai and Early Career00:04:10 Passion for Cricket and Its Impact00:05:10 Injury and Career Shift00:05:30 Discovering Advertising and Marketing00:06:31 Family Influence and Motorcycling Passion00:07:44 The Journey to Mumbai and Dreams of Motorcycles00:15:49 The Challenge of Acquiring a Bike00:18:06 Balancing Passion and Career in Advertising00:20:07 The Near-Fatal Crash and Its Impact00:21:48 The Decision to Buy Another Bike00:23:22 Transitioning from Bikes to Cars00:24:19 The Influence of Advertising on Passion00:26:24 The Birth of an Agency00:28:18 Navigating Success and Challenges in Advertising00:30:49 The Desire for Independence00:33:22 The Journey to Founding a New Agency00:36:32 The Leap of Faith: Starting A New Agency00:38:40 Navigating Risks and Rewards in Entrepreneurship00:41:46 Financial Preparedness: The Reality of Starting Up00:46:43 Building a Legacy: From Agency to Impact00:48:27 Passion Meets Purpose: The Birth of Goodwind Riding 00:55:10 Self-Justification and Truth00:58:47 The Race of Life: Running Your Own Race00:58:57 The Journey of Writing a Book01:01:51 Lessons from Motorcycling: Metaphors for Life01:08:38 Reflections on the Journey: What Would You Change?01:08:57 Advice for Transitioning: Start with Why

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