2nd Innings

Mar 08 2025 25 ep. 57 mins 2

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Seeking passion, purpose, joy are becoming more important in our journeys. Especially in our Work. Many of us are doing this through rediscovering ourselves by changing tracks in our lives to a 2nd Innings. The 2nd Innings podcast is where we explore through conversations how some people have done this - we uncover their stories, experiences & learnings. Transitioning to a 2nd innings may require taking risks and stepping outside of societal norms. Telling & listening to such stories helps all of us.

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E18: Getting to the Summit is Optional, Coming back is Mandatory

Mar 08 2025 59 mins

Hosts Atul S Nath and Suman Ghose engage in a conversation with a person who has scaled Mt Everest - Hemant Soreng, an adventurer, entrepreneur, and author. Hemant shares his inspiring journey from a middle-class upbringing in Delhi to climbing Mount Everest and starting his own travel company, Rustic Travel. The discussion covers his early influences, the emotional challenges of e

Reflections E8: Being open to Pivoting & Embracing Change

Feb 25 2025 8 mins

In this Reflections episode, Atul & Suman reflect on their chat with Radhika Vaz and Balaji Ramanujam. Radhika is a stand-up comedian and writer now, having worked in multiple jobs prior to that – while Balaji has worked across the Asia Pacific region building some very exciting brands and is now an ed-tech entrepreneur chasing the problem of preparing children to be entrepre

Reflections E17: The Journey starts with Self-Awareness

Feb 08 2025 9 mins

Atul & Suman discuss the importance of self-awareness and introspection in career transitions. They reflect on Episode 17 with Vikas Tandon & Siddarth Menon - explore how recognizing personal dispositions and emotional triggers can lead to significant changes in one's professional life. The discussion highlights the challenges of navigating career paths, the fear of ste

E17: The Journey starts with Self-Awareness

Feb 01 2025 103 mins

In this episode, hosts Atul and Suman engage in a deep conversation with guests Vikas Tandon and Siddarth Menon about their career transitions and the importance of self-awareness. Vikas is an IIMA graduate, tried his hand at corporate jobs for the first 6-7 years, subsequently started a digital agency -Indigo Consulting. Indigo was acquired by the Publicis Groupe in 2012 after wh

Reflections E16: Life is too short to keep asking Why, Ask Why Not.

Jan 28 2025 8 mins

Atul & Suman's Reflections on the chat with Srikanth Sarathy, talking about his multiple career transitions and insights into his thinking and learning. A quick bonus episode as a window into the long-form conversation with Srikanth! Srikanth has over 20 years of leadership and organizational building experience across advertising, digital, media & entertainment, consum

E16: Life is too short to keep asking Why, Ask Why Not.

Jan 17 2025 66 mins

In this 16th episode of the Second Innings podcast, hosts Atul Nath and Suman Ghosh talk to Srikanth Sarathy, exploring his journey through various career transitions, the importance of support systems, and the pursuit of passion and purpose. Srikanth has over 20 years of leadership and organizational building experienceacross advertising, digital, media & entertainment, consu

Reflections E15: Passion may fade out, Purpose sustains

Jan 10 2025 14 mins

Suman and Atul reflect on their conversation with Pooja Gupta and Vikram Arya. They discuss how early experiences shape individuals, the significance of embracing opportunities with a 'why not' attitude, and the need to define success on personal terms. The conversation also delves into the distinction between passion and purpose, emphasizing the importance of living in the present

E15: Passion may fade out, Purpose sustains

Jan 05 2025 79 mins

In the 15th episode of the 2nd Innings podcast, hosts Atul Nath and Suman Ghosh engage with Vikram Arya and Pooja Gupta about their personal journeys of transformation and entrepreneurship. Vikram is a Real Estate developer in the mountains after many years in advertising & marketing while Pooja is an Edtech Startup entrepreneur, having worked at Asian Paints and Akzo Nobel in

Reflections E14: What colour is your Parachute?

Dec 27 2024 8 mins

In this episode, Atul Nath and Suman Ghose reflect on their conversation in Episode 14 with Ravi Sharma, exploring themes of self-discovery, the transition to entrepreneurship, navigating partnerships, and the future of entrepreneurship in India. Ravi shares his journey from being an employee to becoming an entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of independence, the need for a s

E14: What colour is your Parachute?

Dec 20 2024 65 mins

In this 14th episode, Ravi Sharma shares his journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, discussing the pivotal moments that shaped his path. He reflects on his formative years, the realizations he had during college, and the experiences that led him to start his own venture. Ravi emphasizes the importance of passion, purpose, and the balance between risk and preparation i