Comfort does not create a trailblazer, and Geetha Ramamoorthi, Managing Director, KBR India. Her journey has been about showing up and never settling. This episode of DiversiTea, a podcast series by Avtar Group and CII, is all about a journey in which evolution makes the difference. Rooted in Discipline, Raised by Values “I grew up

Leading with Intention: A Conversation with Sonal Jain In a thought-provoking episode of the DiversiTea podcast by Avtar and CII, Sonal Jain, Global CHRO of EPL Limited, shares her journey from an engineering student in Lucknow to a Global HR leader influencing people practices across continents. Her story is one of values, intentionality, and inclusive

From Wounds to Wisdom: Harish Iyer on the Power of Calling People In In a deeply moving episode of the DiversiTea podcast by Avtar and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Harish Iyer — Senior Vice President and Head of DEI at Axis Bank — shared his journey of resilience, identity, and inclusive leadership. Celebrating

In an intriguing episode of “DiversiTea” a podcast by Avtar and CII, Dr. Saundarya Rajesh engages in a candid conversation with Pratik Mehta, CHRO at Mahindra Susten and Mahindra Teqo on fostering a culture of belongingness, driving business impact through social good, and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth. From Personal Hurdles to Purpose-Driven Leadership

Building a workplace that’s deeply humane and high-performing begins at the roots – with culture, values, and a relentless commitment to inclusion. In this episode of DiversiTea, a podcast series by Avtar Group and CII, Gopinath Govindan, Director of Human Resources at Apraava Energy, reflects on this belief and his career built on trust, adaptability,

Rajesh Padmanabhan, Founder and CEO of Talavvy Business Catalysts shares how belongingness extends beyond mere emotional well-being to a strategic business advantage. In a candid conversation on the “DiversiTea” podcast by Avtar and CII, Rajesh Padmanabhan, a seasoned professional with a career spanning over 35 years across diverse industries, shares his insights with Dr Saundarya

In an insightful conversation on the “DiversiTea” podcast by Avtar and Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), Ramesh Ramadurai, Managing Director of 3M India, shares his experiences on fostering a culture of psychological safety, adaptability, and continuous innovation. Ramesh Ramadurai is fondly referred to as a “dinosaur” – for his career trajectory. From an entry-level position

Tarun Sareen, Managing Director of Sunlife Global Solutions offers a unique perspective on leadership, innovation, and inclusion. In a candid conversation on the “DiversiTea” podcast by Avtar and CII, Tarun emphasizes how inclusion isn’t just a policy, it’s a catalyst for productivity, enhanced employee engagement, and a deep sense of belonging. A Foundation of Purpose

(Forward thinking organizations are transforming their supply chains for sustainable growth) The ESG Procurement Revolution is here The procurement landscape is on a changed path.  It is no longer cost-focussed function but has evolved into strategic backbone of corporate ESG performance. With the regulatory requirements tightening globally, and stakeholders demanding greater transparency, companies that do

Leaders often rise by breaking the mold — Swati Rustagi rose by redefining it. From growing up with financial constraints to becoming a leading voice in HR, her journey is one of grit, clarity, and purpose. In this episode of Conversations with the Career Doctor, Swati Rustagi, Vice President – Employee Experience at Adobe, gets