Career Uninterrupted

• The Burden of Being 'A Man'!

  What does it really mean to be a man at work today?In this episode of Career Uninterrupted, host Lochan Narayanan sits down with Shiv Kumar to have an honest conversation about the silent pressures men face in the workplace—balancing ambition, responsibility, and emotional wellbeing.From the unspoken expectation of being the “provider” to the cultural weight of always appearing strong and sorted, they explore:-Why men’s stress and mental health often go unnoticed-How vulnerability is still seen as risky for male leaders-What “success” means for men today—and how it’s shifting-The role of male safe spaces like Men’s Circle in rewriting these narrativesThis episode is a call to pause and reflect: can we create workplaces where men, too, have the space to be authentic, vulnerable, and well?👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations on rethinking careers and work-life on your own terms.📌 New episodes drop every other week🔗 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬:🌐 Website: https://ofexperiences.com/📧 Email: [email protected]🌐 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬:🔹 LinkedIn: / ofex. .🔹 Instagram: / ofexperiences

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• “India should stop looking up to the west”

  Is success really about working harder—or working smarter?In this episode of Career Uninterrupted, host Lochan is joined by Chris Croft —a Cambridge-educated former senior manager turned globally acclaimed trainer, author, and keynote speaker. With over 87,000 people trained in-person and 18 million online learners, Chris is the UK’s leading expert on time management, project management, leadership, negotiation, productivity, and happiness.Together, they dismantle the hustle-worship culture that equates exhaustion with achievement. What if ambition could energise you instead of draining you? What if “laziness” was actually a sign of clarity, boundaries, and focus?Expect an honest conversation on:- Where the “burnout = success” narrative came from- Why ease at work is still viewed with suspicion- The idea of “intentional laziness” and its role in building a sustainable career- Why doing less can sometimes lead to sharper thinking and better outcomes- How to unlearn guilt when work feels easy- What redefining success could look like for mid-career professionalsThis episode is about designing a career that energises rather than depletes you—one that’s built around what matters, not just what impresses.📌 New episodes drop every other week🔗 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬:🌐 Website: https://ofexperiences.com/📧 Email: [email protected]🌐 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬:🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ofex...🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofexperiences/

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• "People’s commitment levels are really going down."

  Are Gen Z really ‘entitled’—or are they just challenging outdated systems?And is the generational divide at work growing wider—or simply louder?In this episode of Career Uninterrupted, host Lochan Narayanan brings together a unique mother-daughter duo:Neeraja Ganesh – Leadership development expert and TEDx speaker Sneha Ganesh – Tech professional, communication trainer, and TEDx speakerTogether, they explore the real stories behind generational workplace shifts—what’s changed, what’s misunderstood, and how we can better collaborate across age groups.Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on:– Generational differences in values, work styles, and expectations– Whether leadership looks different for Gen Z vs. Gen X– How the definition of success and professionalism is evolving– Why current org structures may not serve a multigenerational workforce– What each generation can learn from the other📌 New episodes drop every other week🔗 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬:🌐 Website: https://ofexperiences.com/📧 Email: [email protected]🌐 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬:🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ofex...🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofexperiences/

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• "I Was The Ugly Duckling"

  What does leadership look like in today’s workplaces—and how far have we really come from the alpha-driven models of the past?In this episode of Career Uninterrupted, host Lochan Narayanan sits down with Jingjin Liu, founder of TheElevate Group and a passionate advocate for inclusive leadership, to unpack what Leadership 2.0 really means.💡 Here's what you can expect in this conversation:– How Jingjin navigated leadership as the only woman in a male-dominated global role– The cultural differences in leadership across Asia and the West– Whether dominance and control still define “strong” leadership today– What leadership now demands—clarity, empathy, influence, and emotional labour– And whether we’re truly preparing our leaders for this shift📌 New episodes drop every other week🔗 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬:🌐 Website: https://ofexperiences.com/📧 Email: [email protected]🌐 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬:🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ofex...🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofexperiences/

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• Your Career Is Not Your Parents' Career!

  I’m Lochan Narayanan—Career Transition Coach, Founder of OfExperiences, and Co-Author of Career Heist, and in this episode, we’re setting the tone for Season 3. You’ll hear:- My personal story of stepping away from the script- Why messy careers are not failures—they’re evolving- The T.I.P. framework—3 tools to help you move forwardThis isn’t just a podcast. It’s a space to rethink what meaningful work can look like now. We'll cover second careers, Gen Z's shifts, leadership rewired, and those “stuck in the middle” moments.📌 New episodes drop every other week🔗 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬:🌐 Website: https://ofexperiences.com/📧 Email: [email protected]🌐 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬:🔹 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ofexperience/?viewAsMember=true🔹 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofexperiences/

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