BasTalk Directory

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....

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 num...

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 chi...

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 Reach me : gyanbann@gmail.com #gyanba...

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 an...

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...

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 ...

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 fasci...

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 wha...

Its so easy to criticise and so difficult to compliment someone isn't it? When was the last time you walked over to the support staff who work tirelessly behind the scene to make sure your work goes off smoothly , and thanked them for their support? I'm guessing not any time recently. So join me in the episode where I share experiences on criticisms and compliments at the workplace. #office #officeculture #workculture #compliements #brickbats #criticisms

Patriarchy is nothing new - but have you heard of the liberal patriarchs? No? These are those who look speak beautifully and think ugly, or in other words come across as liberal but are patriarchal to the core. They manage to hide their true sentiments underneath the veneer of polishand gift of the gab, until one day.. the reality slips out. Join me in this fascinating discussion to find out if you are a liberal patriarch. An episode where we explore ways to manage patriarchy at the workplace a...

So you work in a MNC, with HQ in the US or Singapore - and you have them visiting India for the first time. What do you do? How do you make sure you don't trip on the culture trap? Given that you've all the right intentions, but often find yourself smack in the middle of controversy by way of a cultural faux pas or as we call it Jhol! Join me in the fascinating episode where we understand what not to do when you meet a fellow colleague from another land for the first time! #culture #communicati...

In the last episode of The Job of your resume - you heard from the recruiters point of view and what not to do with your resume. 6 common mistakes to avoid in your resume to better your chances. And so with this episode, you will hear from a hiring manager's point of view. I will share a 360 degree view on what the backstory is before the hiring begins and how your candidature is like the proverbial iceberg - which has a lot going on underneath the surface. Think of a duck furiously paddling b...

So when you do a 100 applications and nothing to write home about, you wonder what are you doing wrong? What could be better in your resume? Tune in to this episode ( part 1/ of 2) to know what is the job of your resume? In the next episode I will share an insight from a hiring managers perspective. #resume, #jobs , #work , #interview ,

When was the last time you called your teacher and thanked them for their contribution in your success? Do you need to wait for September 5 to do that? Join me in this episode where I share 3 scenarios from our education system and its impact on our lives. #teachersday #education #life.

Layoffs are part of corporate jargon - but when organizations announce that they plan to lay off "low" performers in full public view - it leaves a lot to be desired in terms of dignity of labor. Join me in this podcast to dive deep into the layoff reality. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/layoff-tiger-aayan-banerjee - this is the full article on the recent layoffs.

Rapid fire Round and wrap up. Join me in this fascinating episode to cover the fourth corner of the corner office. In this final section - expect insights like you've never heard before. #management #sales # leadership

Section 3 of the corner office where we discuss : If you look to hire the Dragon Warrior - how do you ensure if there is a Master Shifu to handle them? Is the American dream over or does it still have a future? How do you manage different styles of management, between American and APAC leadership. #management #sales #leadership #thoughtleadership #salesledearship

As we continue the journey of exploring all the 4 corners of the corner office, in second corner today, we talk about 3 generations working under one roof and the challenges that come with it. Snowflake generation and their sales toughness. What has changed for the sales leader from 2010? What is the impact of automation on sales careers? Join us in this podcast to get a straight talk insight from the mind of a seasoned global sales leader. #money ,#opportunity,#businessplan,#businessideas #sa...

Leadership Studio presents Corner Office part 1 featuring Mr.Sandeep Mathur , top Tech Sales leader and thinker. There are 4 segments, and in this segment we talk about People Management, Gig Economy for senior management , Team management dynamics Leadership Mindset. So if you are a sales manager or sales leader - this episode will share tips and insights into your areas of productivity and skill sets. Tune in for a fascinating straight talk to get insights like you have never heard before...

Its quarter end and you are still off the target, what do you do? Increase intensity. Why ? Because more than anything else,you lose money if you don't get to 100% incentive. Join me in this sales podcast where I share ways to increase your chances of making more money! #sales #forecast #productivity #salesplanning #motivation

As a follow up to the 10 Dhakkan Explosions in Volume 1, in Vol 2, we discuss the Lid caps! Vol 2 is nothing but the antidote to the Dhakkan explosion volume 1. It gives you 10 points to check at your workplace to keep safe and sound. Join me in the funny podcast about the realities of your work- life! #maanagement , #office , #workplace , #worklife , #stereotypes , #corporates, #india