E9: Seeing Risk as Opportunity

29/10/2024 1h 9min Temporada 1 Episodio 9

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In episode 9, the hosts interview chat with Namrata Sudhindra, a yoga practitioner and teacher, and Harish Vasudevan, an experienced marketing professional. Namrata shares her journey from being a dentist to becoming a yoga teacher, while Harish talks about his career in marketing and advertising. Both guests discuss the challenges and rewards of making a career transition and finding purpose and fulfilment in their work. Namrata Sudhindra shares her experience of running a business while pursuing her passion for yoga, and the decision to go full-time after seven years. Harish discusses the risks and rewards of his various career moves, including moving to China and Africa. The guests also discuss the connection between their previous professions and their current passions. In this part of the conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of trying different things to find one's passion and the value of testing one's passion before fully committing to it. They also explore the differences in teaching at different levels and the satisfaction that comes from pursuing one's passion. The conversation touches on the mindset of entrepreneurs and the willingness to take risks. They also discuss the possibility of transitioning from entrepreneurship to a corporate job and vice versa. Chapters 00:00 Guest Introduction: Namrata Sudhindra05:49 The Importance of Aha Moments in Career Choices07:47 Guest Introduction: Harish Vasudevan10:00 Harish's Career Journey in Marketing and Advertising21:58 Discussion on Career Transitions and Finding Purpose23:06 Challenges and Rewards of Transitioning to Yoga28:17 The Shift from Dentistry to Yoga29:30 Family Support and Reaction to Career Changes30:11 Reflections on the Journey and Lessons Learned30:19 Challenges and Rewards of Entrepreneurship31:23 Taking Risks and Adapting35:26 Passion and Purpose38:14 Drawing on Previous Experiences46:31 Exploring Different Paths to Find Your Passion47:57 The Value of Testing Your Passion49:46 Teaching at Different Levels: Varied Experiences50:07 The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Risk-Taking and Opportunity51:53 Continuous Skill-Building for Entrepreneurs57:29 The Importance of Human Interaction and Collaboration