• Episode 9: Seeing Risk as Opportunity

  • Oct 29 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 9 mins
  • Podcast

Episode 9: Seeing Risk as Opportunity

  • Summary

  • 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 Sudhindra 05:49 The Importance of Aha Moments in Career Choices 07:47 Guest Introduction: Harish Vasudevan 10:00 Harish's Career Journey in Marketing and Advertising 21:58 Discussion on Career Transitions and Finding Purpose 23:06 Challenges and Rewards of Transitioning to Yoga 28:17 The Shift from Dentistry to Yoga 29:30 Family Support and Reaction to Career Changes 30:11 Reflections on the Journey and Lessons Learned 30:19 Challenges and Rewards of Entrepreneurship 31:23 Taking Risks and Adapting 35:26 Passion and Purpose 38:14 Drawing on Previous Experiences 46:31 Exploring Different Paths to Find Your Passion 47:57 The Value of Testing Your Passion 49:46 Teaching at Different Levels: Varied Experiences 50:07 The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Risk-Taking and Opportunity 51:53 Continuous Skill-Building for Entrepreneurs 57:29 The Importance of Human Interaction and Collaboration

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