Podcast
Tomorrow, Today
What if humans lived 300 years? What if AI replaces friendships? What if consciousness could be uploaded?Tomorrow, Today is hosted by Shekhar Natarajan, founder and CEO of Orchestro.AI and former senior executive at American Eagle, Walmart, Target, and Disney, where he led global innovations in technology and supply chain. Having shaped how industries adapt to disruption, Shekhar now considers the questions that will define humanity’s next era.Blending cinematic storytelling, raw conversations, and unfiltered perspectives, Tomorrow, Today explores breakthrough ideas before they become mainstream. Each episode brings together world-class experts, cultural voices, and everyday people to unpack the opportunities and risks of a rapidly evolving future.The future is coming. Tomorrow, Today helps us decide what to do about it.
- Technology chart
- #1
- Episodes
- 48
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 1 hr 47 min
- On air since
- 2025
- Latest episode
- 12 hours ago
Episodes
48 episodes, newest first
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1 hr 26 min
The Future of Biology, AI and Human Innovation with Michael Heltzen | Shekhar Natarajan
Episode 47
Show notes
What happens when biology, artificial intelligence, and computing come together? Could we use technology to understand nature more deeply, recreate biological processes, and develop solutions that were once considered impossible?
Michael shares his journey from day trading and accounting to discovering bioinformatics in 2004. He explains how his early work with CLC bio connected computing with genomic research and contributed to making DNA sequencing data more accessible and useful for scientists.
Shekhar and Michael also discuss the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence, AI alignment, governance, human values, and the importance of representing different cultures and communities in AI systems.
IN THIS EPISODE, WE EXPLORE:
• Michael Heltzen’s journey from day trading to biotechnology
• What bioinformatics means and how it connects biology with computing
• The evolution of DNA sequencing and genomic research
• How scientific breakthroughs become invisible parts of everyday life
• AI risks, alignment, governance, and human-centred outcomes
• Why representation and cultural diversity matter in AI models
• Graphene-based biosensors and molecular signal detection
• How enzymes can recreate natural processes outside living cells
• Protein language models and AI-powered biological research
• The potential of biotechnology in exploring fatty liver disease
• Rare cannabinoids and the future of natural product development
• Longevity, sustainability, and nature-inspired innovation
• Why focus, empathy, listening, and purpose matter in the future of workTune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future.
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7 min
They Called Him Broken, But He Saw What NASA Discovered 33 Years Later | The Story of Ashok Natarajan
Episode 46
Show notes
What if the mind everyone misunderstood was actually seeing something the world hadn't discovered yet?
In this deeply moving story, Shekhar Natarajan revisits the life of his brother, Ashok, whose extraordinary way of thinking was misunderstood from childhood.
At just 13 years old, Ashok filled a notebook with mathematical calculations, lunar drawings and coordinates that seemed impossible to comprehend. For decades, those pages remained forgotten.
Forty years later, Shekhar rediscovered the notebook and compared Ashok's calculations with NASA's 2019 lunar crater discovery data. What he found changed the way he understood his brother forever.
In this episode:
• The childhood story behind Ashok's extraordinary mind
• The notebook that remained unopened for decades
• The surprising connection between his lunar drawings and NASA's 2019 data
• How Ashok's thinking inspired a new approach to AI
• Why creativity goes beyond simply following rules
• How unconventional intelligence can help solve real-world challenges
• The story of a young refugee creating a clean water solutionA story about perspective, understanding and the possibilities hidden inside minds that think differently.
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25 min
Who Is Responsible When AI Agents Make Decisions | Matt Mills x Shekhar Natarajan
Episode 45
Show notes
In this episode of Tomorrow, Today, Shekhar Natarajan sits down with Matt Mills to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping identity management and enterprise security.
Key discussion points include:
• Matt Mills' professional journey from Oracle to SailPoint
• The evolution of identity management and identity governance
• Understanding human and non-human identities
• Why AI agents and automated systems need identity management
• The growing importance of discovering and managing non-human identities
• How identity governance helps protect enterprise information
• Context-based access and real-time authorization
• The challenges of managing autonomous AI agents
• Why human accountability matters in AI-driven systems
• AI ethics, responsibility, and unintended consequences
• The role of policy, risk, and intent engines
• Building trust between humans and AI systems
• Zero trust and least privilege in enterprise environments
• The future of AI-powered identity security
• Why transparency and consistency are essential for enterprise trustTune in to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for powerful conversations with global changemakers, visionary leaders and extraordinary minds shaping our future.
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2 hr 1 min
Federica Fornaciari on Leadership and Why Business Transformation Fails | Tomorrow Today
Episode 44
Show notes
• Federica Fornaciari’s journey across cultures and continents
• How cultural differences influence trust and business relationships
• Why companies hire management consultants
• The gap between strategy and real world execution
• Why business transformation initiatives struggle to deliver results
• Leadership accountability and the responsibility of CEOs and boards
• How artificial intelligence is changing consulting and decision making
• The difference between consulting firms and marketing agencies
• Why human creativity remains essential in a technology driven world
• The importance of operational excellence and execution*
• How communication and crisis management influence business performance*
• Why leaders must challenge assumptions and take responsibility for outcomes*
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1 hr
Compassion Can Change the World | Kailash Satyarthi on Child Labour, AI and the Future of Humanity | Tomorrow Today
Episode 43
Show notes
• Kailash Satyarthi's journey against child labour and bonded slavery
• Stories of children rescued from exploitation
• The role of consumer awareness in fighting child labour
• The creation of GoodWeave certification
• The courage and sacrifices behind child rights activism
• Compassion as a force for meaningful action
• Understanding Compassion Quotient or CQ
• The four elements of compassion: Awareness, Connectedness, Feeling and Action
• Ethical AI and the importance of moral responsibility
• The risks of concentrated technological power
• AI, inequality and the future of humanity
• Rethinking success beyond wealth and productivity
• Building compassionate leadership across business and society
• Creating a better future through compassion and collective responsibility
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1 hr 22 min
Leadership Beyond Strategy With Pilar Mendiola Fernandez | Shekhar Natarajan
Episode 42
Show notes
• Pilar’s journey from Mexico to Washington D.C.
• Growing up in a family where learning and asking better questions were part of everyday life
• Why her father did not want her to move to Washington
• How she followed her instinct and built a new life in Washington D.C.
• Her early experiences at George Washington University and on Capitol Hill
• How the Washington Center became a turning point in her leadership journey
• Building international leadership programs across different countries
• The importance of partnerships and human potential in leadership
• Why Pilar calls herself a Strategic Alchemist
• How she transforms data constraints and complexity into valuable information
• Why there is always an answer to a complex problem
• The importance of understanding blind spots and ecosystems
• Why failure should be treated as feedback
• How a beginner’s mindset creates learning agility
• Why leaders need to future proof themselves along with their strategies
• Why the company will never go beyond the leader’s identity
• Moving from control and certainty toward curiosity and better questions
• Why ego can become a major leadership challenge
• The importance of asking better questions instead of trying to know everything
• How AI can become a partner rather than something leaders should fear
• Why technology should begin with the problem rather than the technology itself
• What working across different cultures taught Pilar about leadership
• Why respect curiosity and partnership matter across cultures
• Why you do not know what you do not know
• The role of mentors in helping people see a bigger version of themselves
• Why contribution and impact are central to leadership
• How leaders can reinvent themselves through learning and unlearning
• Pilar’s perspective on the future of AI and human leadership
• Why the human programming AI matters
• Why the future should be approached with hope opportunity and adaptability
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1 hr 45 min
The 10 Challenges That Will Shape Our Future with Jorge Brown x Shekhar Natarajan
Episode 41
Show notes
How AI is changing the future and concentrating power
• The erosion and reinvention of liberal democracy
• The changing global world order and rise of multipolar trade
• How energy transition and climate change are reshaping geopolitics
• The decline of traditional multilateral institutions
• Migration, human rights and social cohesion
• Demographic change and the future of social contracts
• Automation and the changing future of work
• Culture wars and freedom of expression
• Mental health, loneliness and the breakdown of community
• Why these ten challenges are deeply interconnected
• How political polarization is making consensus harder to achieve
• The growing influence of algorithms and technology on politics
• Why global challenges require global cooperation
• The changing relationship between geopolitics, commerce and technology
• How decisions made today could shape the future for decades to come
#JorgeBrown #ShekharNatarajan #TomorrowToday #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfHumanity #AIEthics #AIGovernance #Democracy #Geopolitics #WorldOrder #ClimateChange #FutureOfWork
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1 hr 15 min
Juan Verde on Politics, Purpose, Leadership, Sustainability and the Future | Shekhar Natarajan
Episode 40
Show notes
In this episode, Shekhar Natarajan sits down with Juan Verde to explore his journey, leadership lessons, politics, purpose, sustainability, and the future of global society.
• Juan Verde’s journey from leaving the Canary Islands for the United States at 15
• How an internship at City Hall introduced him to public service and helping people
• Choosing a $16,000 public service job over $120,000 and $85,000 corporate offers
• The advice from his mother that shaped his approach to work and success
• The mentors and experiences that influenced Juan’s leadership journey
• His work with Bill Clinton, Al Gore, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton
• Why Juan chose purpose and meaningful work alongside professional success
• The connection between globalization, economic opportunity and the decline of the middle class
• Why the world is becoming increasingly politically polarized
• The rise of far right and far left movements and the decline of the political center
• Why global cooperation and stronger international relationships are essential
• Sustainability, clean technology and the business case for doing good and doing well
• The role of government, business and incentives in creating meaningful change
• Artificial intelligence, the future of work and society’s need to prepare for what comes next
• Leadership, listening, asking difficult questions and surrounding yourself with the right people
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2 hr 2 min
Thugesh Unfiltered: Rejection, Originality, AI & The Fear of Becoming Irrelevant | Shekhar Natarajan
Episode 39
Show notes
In this episode, Thugesh opens up about his journey as a creator, the realities of YouTube, rejection, success, and the constant pressure to stay relevant.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
• Thugesh’s journey from low confidence and rejection to becoming a successful creator
• How rejection shaped his career and mindset
• The reality behind growing on YouTube and reaching 1 million subscribers
• Why consistency matters more than chasing views
• The evolution of Thugesh from roasting content to experimenting with different formats
• Is originality really possible in content creation?
• How algorithms influence creators and audience behaviour
• The impact of short-form content and social media addiction
• Why every creator fears becoming irrelevant
• The pressure, hate and backlash that come with being a public creator
• Copyright, consent and the responsibility creators have towards others
• How AI is changing creativity, content creation and the creator economy
• Whether AI is making creators more efficient or reducing human creativity
• The future of YouTube, entertainment and digital creators
• Advice for young creators trying to make it in the digital space
• The importance of adaptability, experimentation and staying consistentA candid conversation about creativity, success, failure, AI, relevance and what it really takes to survive in the ever-changing world of content creation.
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1 hr 28 min
Andrea Fuentes: Olympic Medals, Failure, Leadership & Finding Purpose | Shekhar Natarajan
Episode 38
Show notes
In this episode, Andrea Fuentes reflects on her journey through elite sport, from her early Olympic ambitions and the disappointment of missing qualification to becoming an Olympic medalist and later an elite coach.
She shares the lessons she learned from failure, pressure and emotional moments, including why she believes you should never make major decisions when you are overwhelmed by emotion.
Andrea also discusses her transition from athlete to coach, rebuilding the US Artistic Swimming team, creating trust within a team and turning limited resources into Olympic success.
The conversation goes deeper into emotional control, fear, courage and curiosity. Andrea explains why athletes should focus less on the final result and more on what they can learn from the process.
She also shares the powerful story of rescuing a swimmer in Budapest, overcoming fear and helping an athlete move from one of her lowest moments to an Olympic medal.
From competition and coaching to retirement, purpose and personal growth, this episode explores what it really takes to keep moving forward when the path doesn't go as planned.
#AndreaFuentes #ShekharNatarajan #TomorrowToday #Olympics #ArtisticSwimming #OlympicAthlete #Leadership #Resilience #AthleteMindset #MentalStrength #Teamwork #FindingPurpose #PersonalGrowth #SportsPsychology
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1 hr 57 min
Beyond The Legacy: Neil Nitin Mukesh on Bollywood, Identity and AI | Shekhar Natarajan
Episode 37
Show notes
A legendary surname can open a chapter, but it cannot write the entire story.
In this episode of Tomorrow, Today with Shekhar Natarajan, actor Neil Nitin Mukesh opens up about the personal experiences, family values, and professional challenges that have shaped his journey.
Born into a family deeply connected to Indian music and cinema, Neil grew up with the legacy of his grandfather, the legendary singer Mukesh, and his father, singer Nitin Mukesh. But behind the legacy were stories of sacrifice, financial struggles, responsibility, and a family that valued togetherness over material comfort.
Neil reflects on the influence of his father, the importance of preserving his family's name, and the process of finding his own place in an industry where assumptions about your background and appearance can shape how others perceive you.
The conversation moves beyond celebrity and explores the human experiences that often remain unseen: rejection, discipline, family responsibilities, personal growth, and the determination to keep moving forward.
Neil also shares perspectives on the changing landscape of cinema, the opportunities emerging in different film industries, and how artificial intelligence could influence filmmaking and the preservation of artistic legacies.
IN THIS EPISODE:
• Growing up in the shadow of a legendary musical legacy
• The sacrifices and responsibilities that shaped the Mukesh family
• How financial struggles influenced Neil's childhood and outlook on life
• The story behind Neil Nitin Mukesh's name
• Navigating Bollywood, rejection, and being typecast
• Building an identity beyond family connections and public perception
• Discipline, perseverance, and finding meaningful roles
• Family, marriage, fatherhood, and the values that matter most
• The evolving future of Indian cinema
• Artificial intelligence, filmmaking, and preserving artistic legacies
#NeilNitinMukesh #TomorrowToday #ShekharNatarajan #Bollywood #IndianCinema #Mukesh #FilmIndustry #ActorInterview #FamilyLegacy #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfCinema #Podcast
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1 hr 40 min
Álvaro Vizcaíno: 48 Hours Between Life & Death | Fear, Survival & Acceptance | Tomorrow, Today
Episode 36
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What happens when you are injured, alone, far from help, and suddenly forced to confront the possibility of death?
In this powerful episode of Tomorrow, Today, Shekhar Natarajan sits down with surfer, entrepreneur and survivor Álvaro Vizcaíno, whose extraordinary experience in Fuerteventura changed the way he understood fear, survival and the meaning of life.
In 2014, Álvaro fell from a cliff while exploring the coast of Fuerteventura. He suffered severe injuries, including a fractured pelvis and a damaged hand, and found himself stranded on a remote beach with no easy way out.
For more than 48 hours, he battled pain, dehydration, fear, hallucinations and exhaustion. Eventually, survival meant doing something that seemed almost impossible: getting back into the ocean and swimming toward the unknown.
But this conversation goes far beyond the accident.
Álvaro reflects on the moment he stopped fighting, accepted what was happening and experienced a profound shift in his relationship with fear. He explains why fear isn't necessarily the enemy, why acceptance can sometimes be more powerful than resistance, and why the next step matters more than knowing the entire path.
From surviving a life-threatening accident to finding a new sense of purpose, this is a conversation about resilience, courage, consciousness and what it truly means to live.
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2 hr 9 min
India's Gig Economy, Education & The Future of Work | Chetan Bhagat | Tomorrow Today
Episode 35
Show notes
In this episode, Shekhar Natarajan and Chetan Bhagat discuss:
• India's growing gig and platform economy
• The gap between degrees and meaningful employment
• Why engineering has become such a dominant career aspiration
• The challenges faced by young graduates entering the workforce
• Delivery and household-service platforms and their impact on labor
• Whether technology is democratizing work or making labor more transactional
• The long-term career prospects of gig workers
• India's large young workforce and its economic potential
• The future of service-sector employment
• How AI could further disrupt the service economy
• The difference between having a job and building a sustainable career
• What India's workforce could look like 20 years from nowThe episode ultimately explores a crucial question:
Are we creating sustainable careers for India's young workforce, or simply finding new ways to distribute work?
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1 hr 34 min
Adah Sharma on The Kerala Story, Backlash, Threats & Handling Rejection | Shekhar Natarajan | Tomorrow Today
Episode 34
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In this clip from Tomorrow, Today, Adah Sharma and Shekhar Natarajan discuss:
• The intense response surrounding The Kerala Story
• Receiving recognition and criticism at the same time
• The leak of Adah's phone number shortly before the film's release
• Threats and uncertainty surrounding the theatrical release
• The controversy and public interpretations of the film
• How criticism can affect someone even when they appear unaffected
• Why Adah doesn't pretend to be completely detached from rejection
• How her response to rejection has changed as she has grown older
• Learning to recover faster from professional setbacks
• The difference between appearing strong and actually processing emotionsThe conversation offers a candid look at the personal side of public scrutiny, professional rejection, and resilience.
#AdahSharma #TheKeralaStory #TomorrowToday #ShekharNatarajan #AdahSharmaPodcast #AdahSharmaInterview #ShekharNatarajanPodcast #Bollywood #IndianCinema #Acting #ActorsLife #FilmIndustry #Backlash #Rejection #Resilience #PublicScrutiny #CelebrityInterview #Podcast #IndianPodcast #Storytelling
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1 hr 20 min
Modernizing Government: Open Data, Innovation & the Future of AI with Natalia Olson | Shekhar Natarajan
Episode 33
Show notes
Tomorrow Today with Shekhar Natarajan
What happens when technology moves faster than the systems designed to govern it?
In this episode, Shekhar Natarajan speaks with Natalia Olson, former White House innovation advisor to President Barack Obama and a leading voice in open data, government innovation, collaborative economies, and technology policy.
Natalia takes us through her unconventional journey from growing up across Latin America as the daughter of an architect involved in building U.S. embassies, to working in public service, leading innovation initiatives, advising the Obama administration, and later moving into entrepreneurship and global policy.
Together, Shekhar and Natalia explore:
• How upbringing, culture, and adaptation can shape an entrepreneurial mindset
• What Natalia learned from working inside the Obama administration
• The challenges of modernizing legacy government systems
• Why government cannot simply be run like a business
• How business principles can still improve public-sector efficiency
• The role of open data in creating transparency and empowering communities
• The sharing economy and its potential to improve last-mile efficiency
• Blockchain and new approaches to public transparency
• Differences between U.S. and European approaches to technology regulation
• The rise of sovereign technology infrastructure
• AI regulation and its potential impact on democracy
• Entrepreneurship, failure, resilience, and building a strong support system
• The future of technology, governance, and global collaborationThis episode goes beyond technology.
#NataliaOlson #TomorrowTodayShow #ShekharNatarajan #GovTech #OpenData #Innovation #WhiteHouse #PublicPolicy #SharingEconomy #ArtificialIntelligence #SiliconValley #Blockchain #UrbanPlanning #FutureOfWork #GlobalLeadership #TechPolicy #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship #Democracy #Estonia #Leadership
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2 hr 50 min
Karma, Enlightenment & the Wisdom Beyond the Mind | Shyalpa Rinpoche | Shekhar Natarajan
Episode 32
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In this episode, Shikhar Natarajan and His Eminence Shyalpa Rinpoche discuss:
• Shyalpa Rinpoche's childhood and spiritual upbringing in the Himalayas
• The journey of his Tibetan family and the resilience of life in exile
• Tibetan culture, Buddhist philosophy and preserving ancient wisdom
• His recognition and rigorous spiritual training from a young age
• The meaning and philosophy behind reincarnation
• Karma, cause and effect, and how our actions shape our lives
• Why compassion is central to spiritual growth
• A powerful personal story about liberating fish and the transformative power of compassion
• Meeting his spiritual teacher and the importance of lineage
• The difference between knowledge and wisdom
• Why mindfulness tools can be helpful but may not replace deeper inner experience
• The journey from the conditioned mind towards awareness
• How Shyalpa Rinpoche defines enlightenment
• Why humility, compassion and humanity matter more than claiming enlightenment
• The role of meditation in modern life
• Artificial Intelligence, Absolute Intelligence and the future of humanity
• Self-deception, awareness and the importance of understanding ourselves
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1 hr 49 min
The Mountains Choose You: Araceli Segarra on Adventure & Resilience | Shekhar Natarajan
Episode 31
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What does it truly mean to clim not just a mountain, but through fear, uncertainty, and the challenges that redefine who we are?
In this powerful episode of Tomorrow Today with Shekhar Natarajan, legendary mountaineer Araceli Segarra shares the extraordinary journey that took her from a childhood fear of darkness to the world's highest mountain.
Araceli explores why the mountains became the one place where she never had to pretend, why uncertainty and adventure may be more connected than we think, and how fear can become a guide rather than an enemy.
The conversation goes far beyond Mount Everest. It explores the mindset behind resilience, the power of embracing uncertainty, the importance of being present, and why the person you become may matter more than reaching the summit.
Araceli also shares powerful insights from her experiences as part of the historic Everest IMAX expedition, including the role of diverse thinking, teamwork, trust, empathy, and human connection in surviving and solving problems under extreme conditions.
From overcoming fear to finding where you truly belong, this is a conversation about adventure, authenticity, courage, and the beautiful, unpredictable journey of being alive.
Because perhaps, in some way, we are all alpinists of life.
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1 hr 30 min
How Modern Brands Build Loyalty, Purpose, and Identity | Andy Stalman | Shekhar Natarajan Podcast
Episode 30
Show notes
• Andy Stalman's journey from Argentina to becoming a global branding expert
• How crisis can build resilience, creativity, and innovation
• Lessons from working with global brands including Lacoste and airport businesses
• Why a brand is much more than a logo
• The importance of purpose, identity, values, culture, and consistency
• Why companies struggle with internal and external brand alignment
• How leadership shapes organisational culture and brand value
• The idea of brands as modern-day "totems" that people gather around
• Why branding must move from what brands say to what brands actually do
• The growing role of technology and AI in branding
• How businesses can protect brand value in an AI-driven world
• Why intellectual property protection is becoming increasingly important
• The connection between brand value and company value
• Founder-led brands vs. brand-led organisations
• Knowing when a company needs to reinvent itself
• Lessons from brands such as Amazon, Zara, Apple, Coca-Cola, Nike and Ryanair
• Why "customer-centric" is often one of the biggest claims brands fail to live up to
• The role of love, humanity and purpose in the future of brands
• Andy's perspective on suffering, resilience, family, purpose and the lessons life teaches us
• A rapid-fire discussion on overrated and underrated brands, marketing, AI, leadership and the future of social platformsKey takeaway:
A powerful brand isn't built by what a company says about itself. It is built by what the organisation consistently does, believes, delivers, and makes people feel.Subscribe to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for more transformative global conversations.
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1 hr 51 min
Why 90% of Projects Fail & How Leaders Can Build Better Projects | Antonio Nieto x Shekhar Natarajan
Episode 29
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In this episode of Tomorrow Today, Shekhar Natarajan speaks with Antonio Nieto, a leading voice in project management and business transformation.
They discuss:
• Why projects fail and what makes them succeed
• The role of leadership, culture and governance
• Lessons from GSK and ABN AMRO
• What COVID-19 vaccine development teaches us about project execution
• The importance of people, judgment and relationships
• How AI will transform project management
• Why future business value may increasingly come from the projects companies choose to invest inA conversation about projects, leadership, transformation and building the future.
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2 hr 37 min
The Future of Work, Culture & Purpose with Javier Bajer | Shekhar Natarajan
Episode 28
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In this episode of Tomorrow Today, Shekhar Natarajan sits down with Javier Bajer for a deep conversation about culture, human behaviour, purpose, leadership and the future of work.
In this episode, they explore:
• Why traditional change management often fails to create lasting transformation.
• Why telling people to change rarely changes their behaviour.
• The difference between an organisation’s stated values and the behaviours that actually shape its culture.
• How culture is created through everyday conversations, environments and interactions.
• Why understanding an organisation may require going beyond surveys and interviews and observing how people actually behave.
• How incentives can unintentionally encourage the wrong behaviours.
• Why organisations shouldn't assume they have one single culture, but instead recognise the different cultures that exist across teams and environments.
• The role of purpose in creating alignment across an organisation.
• Javier’s concept of Profit on Purpose and why profit should be an outcome rather than the sole reason an organisation exists.
• Why leadership needs to focus on creating meaningful direction rather than simply communicating values.
• What Javier learned from working with complex systems, institutions and organisations around the world.
• How human behaviour and psychology can help organisations navigate transformation more effectively.
• Why technology is not always the biggest challenge sometimes the real challenge is understanding the people using it.
• How AI and technological disruption could change jobs and force people to rethink where they create value.
• Why the future of work may require a different understanding of motivation, contribution and purpose.
• The importance of mentors, formative experiences and the people who influence the direction of our lives.
• Why humans are capable of learning, unlearning and changing behaviours when the environment around them changes.Subscribe to Tomorrow Today Show by SKN for more transformative global conversations.
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