Introduction:
In a world teeming with narratives of triumph over adversity, Naveen Samala's story shines as a beacon of determination and the pursuit of one's dreams. Emerging from a modest background and achieving the status of a first-generation post-graduate, Naveen has journeyed through a landscape filled with challenges, emerging as an influential figure touching countless lives globally.
With an unyielding passion, Apart from his day job as a Global portfolio manager - Business Transformation, he wears multiple hats - Udemy instructor, author, Guest Faculty at BITS Pilani, Career Coach, CXO resume writer, seasoned blogger, and podcast virtuoso. He's celebrated not only as a humble and approachable leader but also hailed as the "KING of Performance and Productivity."
The Educational Odyssey: Naveen's academic voyage mirrors his unwavering commitment to learning and self-improvement. Armed with an MS and MBA, he solidified the bedrock of his education. Moreover, he earned prestigious certifications, including the Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt (LSS MBB) from Indian Statistical Institute, Bengaluru, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Green Belt from one of the most admired companies in the world GE (General Electric) and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM).
These accomplishments paved the way for a career illuminated by brilliance. He believes in continuous learning and leads by example. Though he was a project manager level in 2012, he embarked on ToastMasters journey and accomplished Competent Communicator certification. He has only won his maiden area level Humorous Speech competition in 2013. Ever since, he has been a strong advocate of ToastMasters international and infact launched various initiatives within the current organization, aimed at enhancing public speaking and leadership competencies among employees The Guiding Voice Podcast: An Unprecedented Triumph Central to Naveen's achievements is the jewel in the crown - "The Guiding Voice" podcast, the world's only Trilingual podcast available in English, Hindi, and Telugu. Recognized in the Global Top 3%, this platform has become a lighthouse of inspiration for countless souls seeking wisdom and direction.
Ever since he started listening to podcasts based on a senior’s advise during stint with GE, he never stopped tuning into podcasts while commuting to office. He never knew that he’d start a podcast of his own, which eventually turned into a global mult-lingual platform that is shaping the careers and lives of millions across the globe. Now he visualizes his dream of getting into a random car on the road - which is playing content The Guiding Voice.
A dream that is not too far to achieve. He strongly believes that True Dreams will never let you SLEEP. Naveen is one of a very few podcasters across the globe who has interviewed over 450+ guests from 45+ countries covering numerous topics related to personality development, self-help, Sex education, Digital Transformation, Startup Ecosystem, Body Shaming, Stress management, LGBTQ+, contemporary technologies (like ChatGPT, AI, ML, Computer vision etc.), entrepreneurship and leadership. Corporate Diva(CD) founder Dipika Trehan has got into a strategic collaboration and launched TGV Corporage Diva series featuring #CDtribe through which women leaders across the globe have shared their insights on career development and self help related topics.
Youngest speaker on the show:
Vidyun R Hebbar is a 12 year old school student (Winner of the Young wildlife photographer of the Year and Highly Commended award in 10 years and under Wpy 2021. Also won the Highly Commended award in 10 years and under of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2020).
Oldest speaker on the show:
Jagdish N. Sheth (born 1938) is the Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Marketing at the Goizueta Business School of Emory University. He was a prominent member of the core team during the initial years of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, the first Indian Institute of Management. Prof. Sheth was awarded by Padma Bhushan 2020 for his work in literature & education in United States. Recently he was approached by the PR team of Kevin Harrington (The Original Shark on Shak Tank USA). Very soon, you wlll witness Naveen’s converation with Kevin.
TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1:
Naveen’s first book TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 is on amazon in paper back and kindle formats. It is co-authored by him, Venkata Sudhakar Nagandla(his co-host during early days of podcasting) and his author friend Naseha Sameen who has authored best selling books Heir, Perplexity, Rue etc.
This book is a collection of experiences shared by experts on The Guiding Voice Platform, TGV. We have also taken a few references from their social media. From hundreds of interviews on TGV, we have selected a few for this volume. These people have excelled in their domains and have life experience which would be helpful to people at any stage of their careers. The people you would meet in this book could be the Movers and Shakers of our society; they could be Influencers or Entrepreneurs.
These are the people who are inspiring us with their determination, persistence, perseverance, vision, hard work, and passion. We have captured some of the essences of their charismatic and multifaceted personalities in this book. There is a lot more than one can emulate from them. Hence, we have included a section called “Inspiring Lives” with their profiles for our readers’ ease of connecting with them. This book also hopes to bring mentoring moments to the lives of its readers.
To make referencing easier, the book is divided into four sections. These sections are focused on: Self-Development, Career Growth, Leadership & Social Awareness & Sensitivity Each section has chapters that would help an individual in any specific sphere of their life. This book could be read in sequence, or any chapter can be referred to in any order as per the reader’s choice or need.
TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 2 and beyond: While we speak, Naveen is already in the process of publishing the volume 2 of TGV inspiring lives which will feature 22 more inspiring souls across the globe. And the plan is already underway for Voilume 3 and 4.
Naveen's Topics of Expertise: Beyond the Conventional Naveen's expertise covers a vast spectrum of subjects, each contributing to his multi-faceted journey. From mastering the transition from campus to corporate life and embracing lateral and creative thinking, to achieving customer excellence through design thinking and a lean mindset - his insights redefine success and productivity.
Empowering Others Naveen as a Coach and Mentor: Naveen's impact stretches beyond the digital airwaves. He has trained and guided thousands of individuals globally, imparting knowledge on technology, management, lean six sigma, and project management. His coaching prowess has steered IT professionals, young entrepreneurs and students, helping them realize their dream careers.
Conclusion:
Naveen Samala's odyssey, from humble beginnings to emerging as a guiding voice, stands as a testament to the power of determination, resilience, and an unwavering drive to create a meaningful impact. His story is a source of inspiration and enlightenment, proving that with the right mindset, dedication, and a guiding voice, every aspiration is within reach
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