🎙️ BasTalk S5 EP24: A Work of Peace

🌱 In this episode of BasTalk, we explore practical techniques to deal with stress at work, from setting boundaries to mastering time management.

💪 Discover how to create a healthier work-life balance, improve your mental health, and thrive in even the most challenging environments.

Tune in to learn actionable insights on managing burnout, improving team collaboration, and staying productive without sacrificing your mental peace! 🧘‍♂️

👉 Listen now!

🎙️ BasTalk S5 EP23: Resolving Conflicts with Colleagues You Respect and Admire 🌟

Welcome to another episode of BasTalk! Today, we're diving into a delicate yet crucial topic - how to resolve conflicts at work, especially when they involve colleagues you respect and admire. 🤝✨

In a professional setting, disagreements are inevitable, but how you handle them can make all the difference in maintaining a harmonious and productive workplace. Join us as we explore practical tips, real-life examples, and effective strategies to navigate these tricky waters and emerge stronger together. 🛠️💼

Listen now on www.bastalk.in 🎧

🎙️ Welcome to BasTalk, where we dive into the real stories and challenges at the workplace!

In our latest episode, we unravel the intricacies of "Recruiter's Pain Points While Hiring in India." 🇮🇳

Recruiters in India face a unique set of challenges that can make the hiring process feel like navigating a labyrinth.

From dealing with an overwhelming volume of applications to sifting through resumes for genuine talent, the path is anything but straightforward.

Tune in as we explore:

• The pressure of managing high candidate volumes 📈
• Identifying the right fit amidst inflated resumes 📜
• Bridging the gap between skill expectations and reality 🔍
• Dealing with last-minute candidate dropouts ⏳
• Navigating salary negotiations and counter-offers 💸

I'll share real-life examples, insights from seasoned recruiters, and strategies to tackle these pain points effectively.

Like, share, and subscribe to BasTalk for more episodes on workplace challenges and solutions. 🎧

👉 Listen now: www.bastalk.in

#Recruitment #HiringChallenges #IndiaRecruitment #HR #TalentAcquisition #BasTalk 🎙️🇮🇳

What works better - working for a big brand or a small company? The answer might surprise you.

People often think of it as a no-brainer. Join a big tech company, and the rest of it takes care of itself until they get jolted out of their silly

perceptions. Likewise, some think working at a startup is the easiest thing to do until the paycheck gets delayed ten days and your bank 

account is depleting.

On one hand, money is more at a big brand; on the other, the workload complexity doubles while the role remains straight-jacketed.

However, if you work in a boutique outfit, or a startup, for example, the flexibility is high, but the stability is low.

So how do you decide? Can you afford to make a mistake in this mad rush?  

In a  complex world and competitive environment, you need to make decisions wisely. 

Tune into this podcast, where I simplify and highlight some of the most common misconceptions or perceptions people have about working in 

these two different types of companies.

Have you become the boss you'd love to hate or hate to love? For people managers, is life more challenging than you thought it'd be?

I guess so. The question is, what are you doing differently? Or are you becoming just like your manager? Is that good or bad?

Join me in this episode of BasTalk, where I talk about front-line managers and their progression to middle management.

I share three things to consider and leverage if you are not already doing it today.

#BasTalk #career #boos #leaders #managers #Team

Given that culture has been eating strategy for breakfast for many decades, one wonders why hasn't it burped yet?  

We've been discussing toxic workplaces for ages, and it does not shock anymore.

If you sit on the throne long enough, the odor stops bothering you. 

Everyone knows it exists, because they're breathing it each day. 

So why does it persist?

#toxicworkculture

#toxicworkplace

A typical Startup Founders dilemma #23: having conviction vs being in denial!

Some founders are blessed with the gift of the gab & over time they begin to view their own BS as the real deal. This is compunded more in nascent organizations, because no one questions them. So what happens?

They succumb to confirmation bias.

A tendency to search, interpret, and out logic people in a way that confirms or supports their own preconcieved notions, make it sound real and present it as the only truth.

Gradually,they become hyper cynical,convoluted and warped in their thinking. And when results show otherwise, they find yet another counter-logic to justify the original fallacy.  There's so much power in the denial cycle,it sucks in everyone around it.They risk not just their own future but also those who follow them.

Tune in to this episode of BasTalk where I share 3 ways to navigate past confirmation bias.

Alpha leaders on notice : break the loop before its too late.

#confirmationbias #leadership #startups #founders #linkedin

Career gaps, career breaks, resume gaps, time-off. These more or less mean the same thing: you are not employed. 

So when the next opportunity comes your way, you get nervous about the best ways to share the gap-story!

For some its a joyous reason, but for most, it's a sentimental reason, as to why they were not gainfully engaged. 

But what if you did not have a sentimental story to share? What if your backstory does not add up? What if your break was your own mistake?

How do you then handle the career gap story when the recruiter reaches out with a new job opportunity? 

Tune in to this BasTalk podcast episode to  think about three ways to manager career gaps.

 #careergraps, #unemployment, #jobs , #hiring, #mentalhealth, #linkedin 

I've often been asked why do a podcast, why now, why  BasTalk?

My answer has always straight and simple - I share because I care. 

I share content to make it easy for people to understand how to navigate through this complex maze of the corporate world.

In the process, I help simplify, clarify, demystify and burst some long held perceptions about management, career and office life.

In this episode, I talk about how BasTalk now reaches a global audience, whats in store for future episodes and some insights about the 

philosophy of this podcast.

Here's a list of things this podcast does not do:

1. give you life-changing gyan, 
2. save you money or 
3. make you grow rapidly!
   

Nor is it a typical Tech-Talk, or a Management big-talk. 

So what is BasTalk?

BasTalk literally means Simply,Talk!

BasTalk is a simple, practical & tactical insight from my life at work! 

It's a podcast about people management, career insights and issues from regular office-life!  

It may work for you, it may not, the goal is to get you to rethink.

email: gyanbann@gmail.com
Twitter, Facebook: #gyanban
Webpage:www.podpage.com/bastalk

BasTalk when you find time!

So your colleague got the promotion, but you didn't.
Your best friend at work got a new car, but you didn't. 
Your peer bagged the dream job, but you didn't.
How do you feel when subjected to material peer pressure?


Ever since you were a kid, competition has been defined negatively. Envy is drilled into your psyche. So when someone does well, you seldom appreciate the effort & and train your eyes to find faults. Compares are made between children, begin with manners, graduate to grades in exams, and before you know it, it manifests your entire existence at work. Envy makes you a toxic professional at the center of a toxic work culture. So do you blame the organization or your mindset?


Join me in this episode of BasTalk, where I share three simple ways to tackle envy and stay positive.

#mentalhealth #worklife #envy #podcast  #peoplemanagement

There is a ton of content on how to answer tough interview questions, but very little on whether these questions were correct in the first 

place? There is a lot of content on poor quality of job seekers, but very little on poor quality of hiring managers and or the hiring process.

Does your company leadership know why the hiring manager rejected a potential hire?

So join me in this fascinating topic on BasTalk where I share three mistakes most hiring managers or organizations do.

#hiring #wronghiring #TA #HR #peoplemanagement

So you heard the candidates version, the recruiters version, now listen to the reality check.

🎙️ New Episode Alert! "Mantangled: Navigating Personal Space vs. Practical Reality" 🌟

Dive into the delicate balance between personal boundaries and workplace dynamics in the age of woke feminism and toxic masculinity. Don't miss it! #Podcast #WorkplaceCulture #Feminism #Masculinity #PersonalSpace #BasTalk 🎧

Tune in now! 👉 www.bastalk.in

From understanding the fine line between personal boundaries and team collaboration, to recognizing the practical realities that sometimes blur these lines, we share real-life examples and insights.

Join me as I try and untangle the complexities and strive for a balanced approach to respect, cooperation, and productivity in the modern workplace.

#workplace

So now that you understood the point of view from a job seeker perspective, its time to dive into the recruiters point of view.

There are 3 sides to every job.

1. The candidates ordeal.
2. The recruiters pain.
3. The truth.

In this episode I dive into the job seeker's predicament and hope to brings clarity, simplicity and induce job seekers to think before they act on their next big job offer.

Pressure and burnouts are real in modern corporate workplace.

What do you do when you find yourself under the pump and not enough energy to keep going? 

Yet peer pressure and fear of failure add to the pressure to perform even when mind and body are not up to it.  Fatigue sets in and you find

yourself dragging to work on Monday morning.

So what do you do?  

Join me in this fascinating episode of BasTalk where I share 3 ways to deal better with mental fatigue and burnouts.

#workplace #burnout #fatigue #corporatepressure 

The Power of optics at work

When was the last time you felt spoken down by a senior? Telling you that your logic stood no chance over their logic? 

Or when was the last time you felt frustrated unable to get your point across to your boss? 

Today, yesterday? Or everyday? If that's true, you are not alone facing the person with a god complex.

Simply put , people with god complex have some of the following attributes: 

1. Low attention spans
2. Sense of entitlement
3. Over estimation of own talent
4. Believe to be superior than others
5. Love validation from others

Sounds familiar? Do you know someone around you with these traits? Or could it be you? In this age of low attention spans, quick talk and blunt retorts, people often confuse god complex with sharpness. The general presumption is , smart people have a sharp tongue, they think fast and have superior logic. If that is the case, how do you separate those with god complex?

Join me in this episode of BasTalk where I try to share ways to deal with god complex at work.

#godcomplex #basTalk #worklife

Most sales people fear customer objections. They dread hearing "we have no money" , "you are too expensive" , "we're all set" , "call back in 6 months" etc.

And then all the energy goes out of the system. Mustering up enthusiasm and energy from another call becomes like lifting a mountain with a screwdriver.

Customers on the other hand are tired of flaky salespeople. They are tired of hearing the same stuff repeatedly, they are tired of sales people trying to make 

money off of their situation instead of partnering with them. So how do we make headway?

If this resonates with you, tune into BasTalk now.  

#sales #businesdevelopment #customers #objections #objectionhandlers

The first hundred things you hear when you fail are cliches. People make sure to console you in person, compounding the message in your head. 

You analyze, think and rethink what went wrong and then lose confidence, doubts creep in and mentally you are in a dark space with no way out.

Question : Can you avoid failures? Answer : No. But you can deal with it better.  Join me in this Gyanbite#56 to find 3 ways to tackle failures.

#mentalstrength #failures #success

Gyanbites: a short talk on a hot topic. Its straight, its blunt and has no sugar coating. 

So if you like your coffee straight up strong, tune in and give it a listen. In this episode I talk about the big resignation drive, 

albeit from a company perspective. What happens in the company when you decide to quit? What does your boss think?

Tune in to find out.

#jobs #resignations

Receiving positive feedback is like being in the middle of a dopamine surge, the world looks a brighter place to be in, the traffic doesn't seem to bother, the pollution seems oblivious and the smiles burst into ripples across miles. And then the alarm bell goes off!  You are headed to the official  hell room, also known as the huddle room - where your boss awaits you with feedback.

Soon the dopamine surge is replaced with a cortisol influx and your pulse is racing and beads of sweat bulge at the base of your nose. You dab them repeatedly only to find them reappear. The air-conditioning  seems a bit colder than normal and the silence more deafening. After a quick glance you realize your boss is about to give you the Tough Love conversation. 

You catch the vibe immediately. The boss goes on a cold rampage pointing out all the mistakes you've made or goals missed and before they finish the rant, you know what's coming your way. Those three little words - You are fired.

Clearly before that moment you mumble, your defense mechanism kicks in, you argue and deny the accusations, cite all the possible reasons why you were not to be blamed, or at fault, or certainly not alone in this. That wave of plea , argument, counter point crashes into the rock of Gibraltar.

You exit the room with a queasy feeling in your stomach and head spinning with thoughts of the past, present and future. What do you do now?

On the other side of the table, you are the leader who has to deliver this tough love conversation - you are somewhat irritated, some part worried but for most part want to get it over and done with.You expect hostile defense , arguments and even an outburst of emotions. You are armed with feedback and process support from peers, other stakeholders, HRBP and last but not the least your own assessment.

You've done this before and yet, this is always a tricky conversation. 

The separation experience need not be a bitter one, it can be done amicably and both parties should maintain dignity of the person and the situation , yet on most occasions it ends up being a fairly unwelcome experience. Join me in this episode of BasTalk where I share ways to receive negative feedback and deliver tough love conversations if you are a leader. 

#feedback #leadership #resignations #terminations #critique 

Given the recent admission of Tennis ace, Naomi Osaka, it opens a can of worms where a world of extroverts define the norm.

Sensitive ,quiet and shy  people are often referred as Softies,  yet as it turns out, they are some of the strongest and most resilient of the lot. 

In a world where over communicating ,over stating, going over board with your thoughts and ideas seems like the new normal, someone who 

speaks softly ,is reserved and waits their turn is often considered incompetent. In this episode I talk about the introverts who struggle to be 

counted and share a. few ways to cope with the extrovert onslaught around them.

#extroverts #introverts #NaomiOsaka  #tennis #softies

🎙️ BasTalk S5 EP12: Leadership Burnout 🔥
In this episode, we delve into the challenges of leadership burnout, exploring why it happens and how we can tackle it. Join us as we uncover the factors contributing to burnout among leaders and discuss strategies to promote well-being and effectiveness.

#LeadershipBurnout #WellnessAtWork 💼

When corporate life throws a lemon at you, take the weekend off, relax, have a tequila and get ready for a joyride! Career ups and downs are tricky

to navigate, more so when you find yourself in a situation where alpha leaders around you cause all the trouble. How do you navigate? How do

you workaround tricky situations? Join me in this fascinating topic of navigating amiss powerful leaders and surviving to live another day.

#careers #corporate. #politics #powerplay #surivival

Are you a good parent?  How so? Basis what?  Is it because your ward did exceeding well academically?  If so, why does the industry have 

so much mediocrity? Or are you a proud parent because your child has done exactly what you imagined for them? If so, why are so many children

depressed? Are you a succesful organisation because you hired academically top talent?  If so, why do companies fail to grow to their top 

potential? 

Parenting, academics and your job, are undeniably interconnected isn't it? Yet, with such a compact integration, we have so many anomalies. Think

of those parents whose children are academically challenged fail to show an alternative path or know how to explore other avenues that their 

child's talent may offer. Think of those organisations, which are stuck on hiring Pedigree only, and no pun intended, but despite having arguably 

the top talent in the country, still struggle with business problems.  

Join me in this fascinating BasTalk - where we explore assumptions, myths and reality.

#basTalk #Jobs #Academics #Parenting

BasTalk Leadership Studio presents HR Talks. 

When was the last time you did something for the first time? Like having a heart to heart with your HR BP?  I am guessing never.  Have you wondered why? Why does it trigger butterflies in your stomach? Why does it have your pulse racing? Join me in this fascinating discussion where we have a no-holds barred straight talk with a seasoned HR professional - who share insights on questions which you had, but never really asked.

So this is series has 4 episodes which try and cover the following :

Future of HR   Recruitment    Developing in house talent.  Rapid-fire segment. ( no pun)

In segment 4 - in the final segment, we have a rapid-fire section lined up for you. In this segment, we discuss the most pressing  issues with people management, without having to beat around the bush. The questions range from promotions to sucking up to bosses, from challenges at the workplace to the victories we savour along the way.

So if you are a HR professional, or work with them or a leader or an individual contributor - this  series will give you a ton of insights into the future of HRBP, the HR process and talent management.

Get your headphones, clear your mind and hop on to BasTalk for this ride! And if you like what you hear, do share with those who care!

#rapidfirequestions #recruitment #basTalk #gyanban #human-resources #HR #people-manager

BasTalk Leadership Studio presents HR Talks. When was the last time you did something for the first time? Like having a heart to heart with your HR BP?  I am guessing never.  Have you wondered why? Why does it trigger butterflies in your stomach? Why does it have your pulse racing? Join me in this fascinating discussion where we have a no-holds barred straight talk with a seasoned HR professional - who share insights on questions which you had, but never really asked.

So this is series has 4 episodes which try and cover the following : 

1. Future of HR  
2. Recruitment   
3. Developing in house talent. 
4. Rapid-fire segment. ( no pun)

In segment 3 - we discuss inhouse talent management. With a near rhombus structure in most organizations, how are people managing existing talent visi-a-vis hiring folks from outside. How are modern people managers equipped to nurture top talent? We touch upon aspects of career progression, growth in a competitive landscape and much more.

So if you are a HR professional, or work with them or a leader or an individual contributor - this  series will give you a ton of insights into the future of HRBP, the HR process and talent management. 

Get your headphones, clear your mind and hop on to BasTalk for this ride! And if you like what you hear, do share with those who care!

#recruitment #basTalk #gyanban #humanresources #HR #peoplemanager

BasTalk Leadership Studio presents HR Talks. When was the last time you did something for the first time? Like having a heart to heart with your HR BP?  I am guessing never.  Have you wondered why? Why does it trigger butterflies in your stomach? Why does it have your pulse racing? Join me in this fascinating discussion where we have a no-holds barred straight talk with a seasoned HR professional - who share insights on questions which you had, but never really asked. 

So this is series has 4 episodes which try and cover the following : Future of HR  Recruitment   Developing in house talent.  Rapid-fire segment. ( no pun) 

In segment 2 - we discuss recruitment in post covid normal. What's changed with the turn of the decade? So if you are a HR professional, or work with them or a leader or an individual contributor - this episode will give you a ton of insights into the future of HRBP, the HR process and many more fascinating topics related to human resources. Get your headphones, clear your mind and hop on to BasTalk for this ride! And if you like what you hear, do share with those who care!

 #recruitment #basTalk #gyanban #humanresources #HR #peoplemanager

BasTalk Leadership Studio presents HR Talks. When was the last time you did something for the first time? Like having a heart to heart with your HR BP?  I am guessing never.  Have you wondered why? Why does it trigger butterflies in your stomach? Why does it have your pulse racing? Join me in this fascinating discussion where we have a no-holds barred straight talk with a seasoned HR professional - who share insights on questions which you had, but never really asked. So this is series has 4 episodes which try and cover the following : Future of HR Recruitment  Developing in house talent. Rapid-fire segment. ( no pun)  In segment 1 - we discuss the future of HR in the post covid normal. What's changed with the turn of the decade?  So if you are a HR professional, or work with them or a leader or an individual contributor - this episode will give you a ton of insights into the  future of HRBP, the HR process and many more fascinating topics related to human resources. Get your headphones, clear your mind and  hop on to BasTalk for this ride! And if you like what you hear, do share with those who care! #basTalk #gyanban #humanresources #HR #peoplemanager

Remember the time you really had fun being at the top? I am guessing not. When was the last time you were surrounded by good friends at

work? Or are mistaking good acquaintances as good friends? There is a difference between being good friends and good acquaintances, no?

So do you have a best friend at work? Think hard.  If so, how did you feel when they got promoted ahead of you , out of turn, instead of you, and

then go on to become your boss? Hmm. Not so easy. Right? Yet, if you do not have a best friend at work - how will you sustain a thirty year 

career journey? Its incredibly being lonely at the top - more so if you are surrounded by enemies - it magnifies the complexity. So is it worth it?

Or would you rather be among friends? Join me in this fascinating BasTalk where we go back in time to when you began your career and how cool 

it was to hang around with those buddies. Where are they now and where are you? Are you better off?

#colleagues #friends #office #boss #workplace #frenemies

An age old job problem - is the age itself. Do you find yourself asking what the hell am I doing here in this role at age 40? Does it baffle you

how someone 5 years younger got to become your boss?  Your peer just made partner while you're struggling being a manager, or your friend

who is half as talented, got the promotion and you are still stuck and time is flying by. You are getting old.  Age is catching up on your career.

So where did you go wrong? What did you miss? What could you have done differently?  Join me in this edition of BasTalk - where I share insights 

on what to think if you are in the proverbial mid-career crises!

#age #job #career #life #corporate #ambition

As General Patton said, Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way. Now try doing that at work.

You never tell good soldiers how to fight. Right?   Can you take the same approach at work? Think of yourself  as a sales leader or a sales rep.

Have you ever analysed why there is so much of scrutiny at your work? Why don't they just let you be and work will get done well, better and 

sharper? Join me in this edition of Bastalk - where I take you through the highs and lows of micromanagement, and if you are one of them doing it, 

this one is for you.

All BasTalk episodes  and also please check out The Gyanban Experience - a sublime experience awaits.

#management #micromanagement #bosses  #workplace #worklife #corporate

You feel you gave a great interview - but the outcome is a simple, brutal truth : you were not selected. And you wonder what else could you've done 

differently? Who more could you've done? And then it dawns upon you - that maybe you did not communicate well enough.

The power of good communication is merely not your ability to speak English - it is your ability to precis 50 thoughts in to 5!

Its job is to break down big thoughts into smaller recognizable parts, easily palatable and accurately understood.

Join me in the fascinating episode - where you get to know simple and flexible tips to manage interviews better.

#interviews, #job #people #mindset.

🎙️ BasTalk S5 EP11 Summary: Diversity and Inclusion in Sales Team 🌟

In this episode, I've delved into the critical topic of diversity and inclusion within teams, particularly in India's corporate landscape.

We explored the pervasive biases and microaggressions that hinder progress toward creating truly inclusive workplaces. From hiring practices to day-to-day interactions, we examined specific examples of biases and microaggressions that marginalized groups often face.

🤝 Our discussion emphasized recognizing and addressing these issues to foster a more welcoming and equitable environment. By understanding and challenging our biases, we can create spaces where everyone feels valued and respected.

🔍 Throughout the episode, we highlighted the need for proactive measures to promote diversity and inclusion, such as implementing inclusive hiring practices, providing diversity training, and fostering a culture of allyship and support.

💡 Ultimately, we underscored the business case for diversity and inclusion, showcasing how diverse teams drive innovation, creativity, and better decision-making.

Jump right in.

Are you being crappy trying be scrappy? Are you being Scrappy for the heck of it?  Are you hiding beneath the garb of being Scrappy while in reality 

you are just being crappy? Are you trying to hide poor quality in lieu of moving fast? Many start-ups use the term be scrappy and get on

with it. Yet, being scrappy does not give you the permission to be sub par in your play. So how do you strike a balance and maintain quality?

Join me in this episode where I share some insights into quality management or managing quality for not just your business, application or product 

but the mind behind it all. How do you keep at Day 0 , the best day of your work at all times.?

#quality , #mindset #scrappy #startups #goals

Welcome to Season 2 of BasTalk. And if you've not heard Season 1 ( seriously?) then click here

This year, we kick off with introverts, a personal favourite if you know what I mean. :)  In this episode, I share the ways to manage Introverts in your 

team. If you are a 360 degree leader - you can't have an unidimensional team, can you? Will you? I am guessing not. And if not, then what do you do

when you are an extrovert but need to manage introvert colleagues?  Likewise, if you are an individual contributor and an introvert, how do you keep

up with the Kardashians, errm, I mean  extroverts?  Join me in this new year to better understand how introverts are as good as anyone else in the 

team. So, this one is dedicated to the wonderful introverts in the team! Happy new year!

#introverts #sales #peoplemanagement #team

When they said hope is not a strategy, 2020 laughed ! What are the top 10 lessons we learned from 2020?  

One way to look at it is, that we've all had a terrific year, surviving isn't it?  Its time to give yourself a pat on the back.

Join me in the final episode of Season 1 of BasTalk. In the next season, I will bring more handpicked curated content for you. 

If you want to tune in to all the episodes click here.

Till then, stay safe, stay well, and bring your A game to work. Happy New Year folks.

#happynewyear #2020 #2021 #Lessons

First time you do it, they say it was a fluke, the second, was luck and the third is when the world goes wow! But what happens if the opposite 

happens? This one is for all those people who have missed a forecast, lost a deal, got hammered in the reviews and then lived, to fight one more 

day! Friends, what do you do when proverbial shit hits the fan?  What do you do when you see the hammer coming at you? What do you do when 

your team team tried really hard but failed to get to their forecasted numbers? What do you do? Do you fire the shit out of them or do you give them a 

bro-talk?  What if the carrot and stick approach did not work? What if they missed the numbers yet again? What do you do then?

Join me in this fascinating topic about failure, realization and resurrection!

#sales #businessdevelopment #forecast #team #teammangement.

So you are a superstar? Are you the rock star they are searching?  Yes, the one which recruiters search endlessly , the job description mentions eternally and yet find, seldomly? Wait, but how do you become a superstar?  How did you know you're the one? Basis what?  And if you are not, then, does it mean you have no future? No career? Join me in this fascinating episode on BasTalk where we decipher the facts on who is a super star and if you are not one, can you be one? After all, somebody's chicken is someone's burger! 

#superstar #recruitment #hiring

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Webpage: #podpage.com/bastalk

What makes a good leader?  Or does the team make them a good leader? Like they say in Cricket, a Captain is as good as his team. 

So if we are the reason they become great , can we also be the reason they become worse? Are we being the reason for bosses to become nasty? If so

then why do we say that people leave their managers not their companies? Join me in this fascinating Bastalk to better understand 

what makes a good boss?

#boss #leader #team #salesLeader

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#bastalkpodcast : Facebook, Instagram

Webpage: #podpage.com/bastalk

Recently I was trolled over an article I wrote over a social media platform - this episode is an attempt to share insights which are often missed in words. Anyone who comments on a social media has been subject to a trolling incident somewhere or the other ,yet when you dive deep you find that trolls generally never take the time to understand someone else's point of view simply because either it does not correlate with their or they are simply ignorant. So this episode goes out to the trolls and their well- being!

#linkedin #troll #articles #socialmedia 

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gyanbann@gmail.com

#gyanban : Twitter, Facebook

#bastalkpodcast : Facebook, Instagram

Webpage: #podpage.com/bastalk

As they say - capitalism and fairness are strange bedfellows : in the corporate world you're 

either growing or dying -  there is no hanging in between. Those three little (dreaded) words : Performance improvement plan. 

You tried your best, but the net result was, you missed your forecast/deliverable/expectation. What do you do? 

So if you are a  sales rep - this is exactly meant for you - join me in this podcast  to decipher the truth behind PIP's and what you can do about it?

#sales #performance #improvementplan #hiring #firing #jobs #forecast

So you've just joined a new job and you're eager to make an impression , but in the process you land up presenting a self which is not you at all.

And so in a few months time people around you are surprised to see your newself. What they don't know is that you were only presenting an 

alternative self earlier , and this is your true self. It was almost like a project to impress. And that is where things go wrong. So join me in this

episode where we discuss the best way to ease into your new role and organization without over engineering it. We take 5 questions from a fellow 

BasTalker - and address her questions on 30-60-90 day plans, team culture, new boss and quarter close situations.

#newjob #newcompany #newrole #office #workplace #india #sales

BANT is the most referred qualification criteria for prospecting isn't it? 

Yet it is not leveraged properly - some forget that it's only a technique not necessarily a template - some use it partially and some use their own 

modified versions. The  reality of sales is - that there is no one size fits all strategy - so whatever works, is whatever works. But for those who's 

whatever works scenario is exhausted - maybe they can try this approach and see if this works! Intrigued? Tune in to this fascinating episode on

what can we do to qualify our opportunities better?

#sales #insidesales #BANT #qualificationcriteria #opportunities #revenue

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🎙️ BasTalk S5 EP10: Addressing Burnout and Maintaining Work-Life Balance 🌟

In this episode of BasTalk, I delve into the crucial topic of burnout and explore strategies for maintaining work-life balance in the fast-paced world of sales.

Burnout is a real concern, especially in high-pressure environments like the technology sector, where demands can be relentless. But fear not! I'll unpack ,simplify and share thoughts for you.

🔍 Exploring Burnout Factors: I'll dive into the different factors contributing to burnout across various career brackets, examining how stress manifests differently depending on the stage of one's career.

⚖️ Finding Balance: From setting boundaries to prioritizing self-care, I'll discuss practical tips for maintaining a healthy work-life balance amidst demanding sales roles.

💡 Strategies for Resilience: Learn how to build resilience and cope with stress effectively, equipping yourself with the tools needed to navigate through challenging times.

🌱 Cultivating a Supportive Environment: Discover the importance of fostering a supportive work culture that values employee well-being and promotes open communication.

Join me as I embark on a journey to combat burnout and embrace a more balanced approach to work and life.

Let's prioritize our mental health and thrive together! #WorkLifeBalance #BurnoutPrevention #SalesTips

What are the classic interview mistakes you make? Have you given it a thought ? What could you have done better?  Sometimes you makes the 

basic mistakes which go on to cost you a job - little do you realise that all these simply silly mistakes could ve been easily avoided.

So join me in this topic which impacts all job seekers/ candidates seeking their dream role in their dream company.

#jobs #interviews #mistakes #india #recruitment #hiring

So they overlooked you for the promotion? And you think you did whatever they asked - what else could you have done differently?

You think its overdue while they think you need more time - sounds familiar? Fret not, you're not alone.

So how do you get promoted? Tune in to this episode to know the 5 things to keep in mind.

Let's find out!

#promotions  #corporatelife #thuglife #work #india #workculture.

Parental Advisory! Close your eyes: Adult Content.  

Now before you jump into conclusion, this is not  about porn.  Sorry to disappoint you! But it is something so important that it affects your life.

Its  about education....for adults, its about educating your parents. When parents guide a child – who’s ensuring they know what they are doing? 

There is no parental advisory for parenting ! There are no certificates for parenting – and so in the absence of such guidance most parents fall back on what they think is the right way to parent basis how they were brought up or taking a cue from how the neighbor or relative’s kids. The only trouble with that is, the kid grows up fulfilling the parents wish , often sacrificing their own.

#parenting #guide #india #careers #ambition