The Life Manifesto with Zarina Poonawalla

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With the two successful seasons of The Empowering Series Podcast, we thought its time to manifest lives with growth and positivity. We are coming back with a fresh revamped show The Life Manifesto with Zarina Poonawalla. Tune in every Monday to be the better version of yourself

'Boss-Up' Your Wardrobe

50 min 18 sec

The Empowering Series with Zarina Poonawalla is back with a brand new season Dressing well at work is an integral part of setting an impression. Your workplace attire can build or break your confidence. On this episode, life coach and motivational...
Tame your Temper

15 min 27 sec

Do you say bitter things while angry and later regret it Have you honked angrily at a driver who cuts you off Are you someone who loses temper very often Anger is a normal human emotion but it becomes problematic when things go out of control. On...
Employee vs. Employer

45 min 25 sec

People dont quit a job, they quit a boss. They are only as good as the company keeps them. Does the work you do give you a feeling of fulfillment Do your relationships with your coworkers make you feel motivated On the third episode of...
'De-Stress', Your Stress

36 min 7 sec

We are stressed when we cannot deliver what is expected from us. Half of the time people are in stress because they believe that they are not worth it. Between juggling work, family, friends and other preoccupations, we become so stressed out that it...
Happiness and Productivity at Work

49 min 28 sec

Your attitude determines your altitude. Have you woken up and thought I dont want to go to work today Attitude plays a vital role at the workplace. It determines employee morale, productivity, and patience. A positive attitude helps you to...
S02 E06: Ability to Adapt

20 min 44 sec

Change and adaptability arent easy. In todays work culture, change occurs faster than ever before. Due to this, developing the skill of adaptability and learning becomes particularly important. Developing new habits and new mindsets can be very...
Making The Big Switch

15 min 12 sec

Ever felt like the job you once loved no longer makes you feel motivated or excited Maybe its not just the job but the entire industry youre into. You suddenly realize that youre not passionate about it and its time to make a big switch in your...
Iden D'souza

33 min 5 sec

Whether your goal is to send your kids to college or to go for a nice vacation to your dream destination, investing is very necessary. Investments are important because earning money is not enough. Many people dont invest because they think it needs...
Creating a Gender Neutral Workplace

50 min 12 sec

The lifeblood of any organization are its employees. In this era of technology and globalization, many companies are making an effort to make the workplace more culturally diverse. Cultural diversity at work is when companies are ready to hire...
Mantra To a Successful Relationship

36 min 9 sec

Whether its the first week of dating or the tenth year of marriage, all relationships naturally hit rough patches. Weve all seen couples whose relationships seem flawless even though no relationship is perfect. A healthy relationship takes a lot of...
Unapologetic Motherhood

58 min 55 sec

Motherhood and work are at odds and as George H Brimhall said, If you avoid difficult things, great things will avoid you. Even though being a mother and entrepreneur is challenging, the desire for work can make anything possible. For all the women,...
Be The Real You

1 hr 10 min 53 sec

Revealing your sexual orientation or gender identity, be it lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, can be an extremely daunting prospect. It takes a lot of courage, especially coming out to your parents. Many also fear how their friends and society...
Two Friends Get Baked

59 min 56 sec

Starting a business with your best friends isnt an easy endeavor. Partnering with your best friend is incredibly rewarding, yet it comes with its own challenges. During work hours, youll need to interact more formally than you do when you hangout...
Being a Single Parent

45 min 52 sec

Life as a single parent can be quite tedious. A single parents duties are not any different, except that youre alone and on your own. Single parenting is so much more than one imagines it to be. You not only have to take care of yourself, but also...
Life, Laughter, Death

1 hr 22 min 39 sec

If laughter is the best medicine, Suresh Menon is our doctor This week on The Empowering Series, host Zarina Poonawalla, Founder of Abbzoh Expertise Unique, Performance Coach and Motivational Speaker is joined by a very popular comedian and TV/Radio...
S02 E17: Like Father, Like Son

1 hr 0 min 17 sec

For some fathers allowing their son to take a lead role in a company can be a difficult task. But for others, being able to work with your son fills them with pride. So, can the bond between a dad and child be an advantage when starting or running a...
#SherrinIsCaring

51 min 51 sec

A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence. Leopold Stokowski This week on The Empowering Series, host Zarina Poonawalla, Founder of Abbzoh Expertise Unique, Performance Coach and Motivational Speaker is...
The Cycle of Life Pt 1: Introduction to Spinning

44 min 56 sec

For me, cycling is all about freedom, empowerment, and passion. Baqar Nasser What empowers us to wake up against our own will and find time to work out This week on The Empowering Series, host Zarina Poonawalla, Founder of Abbzoh Expertise Unique,...
The Cycle of Life Pt 2: PCOD & PCOS

52 min 31 sec

People want to change their bodies without changing their minds. When you change your mind, you will achieve your body targets must easier.Zarina Poonawalla This week on The Empowering Seris, Zarina Poonawalla is joined by a celebrity fitness...
Don't Give Up. Stand-Up

51 min 45 sec

It is said that Laughter is the best medicine, and standup comedy is an art that blends the truth with frank honesty, vulnerability, and jokes. Humour is one of the most common defense mechanisms to cope with the hustlebustle of the city. Being a...
From Adversity to Victory

39 min 40 sec

What could be more wonderful than getting Cancer twice This week on The Empowering Series, host Zarina Poonawalla is joined by Neelam Kumar Bestselling Author, Adversity Coach, Cancer Crusader, and a Motivational Speaker. She has written 9 books...
The Beauty of Imperfection

45 min 12 sec

Writing has always been my passion, I have always been a storyteller.Natasha Malpani Oswal This week on The Empowering Series, host Zarina Poonawalla is joined by Natasha Malpani Oswal, host of the podcast, Boundless. Natasha shares some...
The Cycle of Life Pt 3: Natural Healing

46 min 14 sec

There are a lot of options in medicine today that help in preventing pain and curing diseases. However, a lot of people choose to practice natural healing. Do you know why This week on The Empowering Series, host Zarina Poonawalla is joined by a...
Lights, Camera, Gulshan!

59 min 27 sec

Always ask yourself, what is the right thing to do. Many times you know, you just have to ponder on your questions until you find the answers. Gulshan Devaiah This week on The Empowering Series, host Zarina Poonawalla is joined by Bollywood...
S02 E28: Celebrating Our Bodies

1 hr 3 min 45 sec

Sometimes there is nothing more motivating than believing in yourself and to understand this better, Zarina is joined by Amber Qureshi, The Plum Tree and explus size model. She talks about the importance of body positivity, how one should accept and...
Addiction, Acceptance & Awareness

49 min 35 sec

Control your stress Press the pause button, and stop using the word stress. Tobacco is one of the most widely abused substances in India. 42 percent of men and 14 percent of women in India consume tobacco. This week on The Empowering Series, host...
Coach 2 Coach Special

1 hr 1 min 53 sec

Its a crossover special This week on The Empowering Series, host Zarina is joined by Chetna Chakravarthy, host of Positively Unlimited. Chetna is a Healing Practitioner and Life Coach who also practices Chakra Healing. She was also an Oracle Card...
For The Love Of Travel

1 hr 9 min 39 sec

Most of us stumble upon something, and that becomes a passion. Passion is something which you can make as much as it makes you. Utsav Mamoria Another crossover special This week on The Empowering Series, host Zarina is joined by Utsav Mamoria,...
Understanding Neurodiversity

45 min 52 sec

In our society and workplace, the stigma around autism and neurodiversity exist largely but people with neurodiversity are born to think differently and they are capable of doing incredible things. But unfortunately in India, parents of autistic and...
Mindfulness vs. Heartfulness

52 min 34 sec

This week on The Empowering Series, host Zarina Poonawalla is joined by Life transformation and leadership coach, Priya Sharma Shaikh. She talks about her life coaching experience, the concept of mindfulness and the benefits of it, and how one should...
Educate and Empower

57 min 12 sec

On The Empowering Series, host Zarina is joined by two esteemed guests : Sandeep Rai Chief of City Operations and Devangana Mishra, Director of Fellowship Recruitment Teach for India TFI. The Teach For India Fellowship program, is an opportunity...
(Rebroadcast) Life, Laughter, Death

1 hr 22 min 39 sec

If laughter is the best medicine, Suresh Menon is our doctorThis week on The Empowering Series, host Zarina Poonawalla, Founder of Abbzoh Expertise Unique, Performance Coach and Motivational Speaker is joined by a very popular comedian and TV/Radio pers
Resist, Persist and Insist

1 hr 2 min 13 sec

Thousands of people across India have gathered on the streets over the last few days to protest against CAA, NRC, NPR and police brutality on the students of various universities.
S02 Ep.36: Experience vs. Experiment

45 min 24 sec

On The Empowering Series, Zarina is joined by Musician of the Indian rock band, aswekeepsearching, Uddipan Sarmah. He talks about his journey of growing up in a small village in Assam to starting Bluetree Studios in Ahmedabad to the inception of
Comedy, Podcasts and Everything in Between

51 min 34 sec

On this episode, Zarina is joined by Abbas Momin, Standup Comedian, Writer and Podcast Producer. He talks about his journey in writing, how he was on his way to becoming a dentist, cutting class to watch American and British sitcoms all day, how thos
Mimicking Success

54 min 50 sec

This week on The Empowering Series, Zarina is joined by an actor and the standup comedian, Jamie Lever. She made her debut in the movie Kis Kisko Pyaar Karu. She was a contestant on the show Comedy Circus Ke Mahabali, and has hosted many award functions.
The Artistic Process Of An Ensemble

55 min 13 sec

On this episode, Zarina is joined by the Director and the Storyteller, Sheena Khalid who talks about the creative process of writing stories and performing them on stage
The Pursuit of Happiness

41 min 1 sec

In this weeks episode, Zarina is joined by Khushboo Benani, Content and Marketing Lead at Diageo India. She shares her journey of working with big corporate brands and talks about the art of storytelling.
S02 E41: The Unapologetic ft. Jim Sarbh

46 min 10 sec

On this weeks episode, Zarina is joined by Jim Sarbh, Indian film actor and stage actor, best known for the fearless and unconventional characters he has played in Indian and International Cinema.
Entrepreneurship - A Learning Quest

51 min 13 sec

In this weeks episode, Zarina is joined by Rohit Taparia, Vice President of Isprava, the Luxury Home Developers where he talks about the beginning of the endeavour of becoming a leader in the luxury home segment and how the team plays an important
(Rebroadcast) Addiction, Acceptance & Awareness

49 min 35 sec

Control your stress Press the pause button, and stop using the word stress.Tobacco is one of the most widely abused substances in India. 42 percent of men and 14 percent of women in India consume tobacco.
Are you really working from home?

8 min 1 sec

The world is facing the coronavirus right now. Most of us are working from our home.
Resilience feat. Sahil Nayar

36 min 59 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, Host Zarina Poonawalla is joined by Sahil Nayar. He is the Human Resource Expert who works with different brands.
De-stress Now!

7 min 9 sec

Are you feeling stressed, anxious or the fear of uncertainty Well, we are all going through varied emotions under these unusual circumstances. On the very first episode of Monday Mantras, Zarina talks about stress and overthinking due to lockdown and
Walk a different beat ft. Abhishek and Sagar

36 min 49 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Abhishek Chopra and Sagar Sarin, Founders of Churchill Co. They talk about their journey of starting a luxury shoe brand for our Indian gentlemen and what are the challen
Lockdown Lessons

8 min 26 sec

It is more than two weeks into the lockdown and although its difficult to stay confined at home there is also much to learn from this experience. People are constantly complaining about being stuck at home but not focusing on what this lockdown is teachi
Lockdown Laughter with Suresh Menon

30 min 27 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Suresh Menon, He is an Actor, Comedian in the Indian film industry and the Cofounder of One Network Entertainment.
Love Under Lockdown

7 min 54 sec

During quarantine, Many romantic relationships have hit the end of the road. Just cant take your spouse anymore, while some may have unhealthy habits others may showcase toxic behavioral traits. All of this can damage your relationship.
The AB Celestial experience feat. Aishwarya Bhende

37 min 28 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Aishwarya Bhende, She is the founder of AB Celestial The first floating restaurant on the coastline of Mumbai.
Keeping Kids Productive in Lockdown

10 min 42 sec

Staying indoors for this long was unprecedented and it can be tough for kids and parents alike.
The Amalgamation of Design feat. Shriya Kolte

37 min 29 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Shriya Kolte, Founder and Chief Imagination Officer at Imagination Inc.
Mental Workout - Visualisation

9 min 25 sec

Have you ever asked yourself how powerful active isolation can be if experienced wholeheartedly Have you ever said this to yourself, I feel so powerless or I am helpless or I cannot do anything about the way I think.
The Flapper Life feat. Zinal Doshi

48 min 21 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Zinal Doshi, Founder of The Flapper Life. She shares her entrepreneurial journey from being a banker to a flagbearer of solo women travel with her company called The Flappe
Mental Workout - Affirmation

7 min 52 sec

Belief is a small word but our whole life is based on belief systems and selfbelief is the greatest form of belief. However, thats what we often lack. What if your selfbelief is blended with a powerful technique of affirming your thoughts
Pandemic vs Employment feat. Vishal Keswani

47 min 56 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Vishal Keswani, Managing Director at Genetic Callnet Consultancy Pvt. Ltd.
Smiling through adversity feat. Shifa Maitra

41 min 28 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Shifa Maitra, Founder of Good News Indians and Host of Smile India Podcast on the network.
S02 E60: Employee Productivity through the Pandemic feat. Heather Saville Gupta.

41 min 4 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Heather Saville Gupta.
Health is your new wealth feat. Dr. Partap Chauhan

42 min 29 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Dr. Partap Chauhan, Founder and Director of Jiva Ayurveda. They discuss the power of Ayurveda its benefits and cures for a host of illnesses.
Can You Identify and Reverse Suicidal Thoughts? YES

12 min 43 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, host Zarina Poonawalla indulges into a very sensitive yet necessary topic of discussion. How can one identify and reverse suicidal thoughts
Fulfilling Senior living with Ashiana ft. Ankur Gupta

34 min 9 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Ankur Gupta,
Overcoming Comparison - The Silent Killer

8 min 45 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about this ageold issue still present in our society called Comparison and how it silently kills our uniqueness and individuality.
Anxiety Decoded - Coaches Speak feat. Aditi Surana

52 min 30 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Aditi Surana, She is a Graphologist, highperformance coach and host of Absolutely Write podcast on the IVM network.
Law and Order under Lockdown ft. Ranbir Singh

39 min 10 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Ranbir Singh, Lawyer and Counsel at the Bombay High Court.
Beat Procrastination Before It Beats You.

9 min 51 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about that unsaid but daunting spec in all our lives Procrastination.
Every Child Deserves a Home with SOS Children's Villages

50 min 16 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Sudarshan Suchi, Secretary General at SOS Childrens Villages. They talk about his journey and how he came across the concept of alternative child care.
Achieving Your Goals in 7 steps.

8 min 34 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, host Zarina Poonawalla presents to you 7 effective steps to accomplish your goals. Very often we set goals for ourselves and somewhere along the way we stop, divert or give up.
Inking lives feat. Vikas Malani, Founder - Body Canvas Tattoo

36 min 47 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Vikas Malani, Founder of Body Canvas Tattoo Studio and a sort after Celebrity tattoo artist.
The Art of Listening in 6 Super Steps

8 min 26 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, host Zarina Poonawalla presents to you 6 super steps to become effective listeners at this very moment.
Branding has no boundaries feat. The Honest Illustrations

42 min 18 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is in conversation with the artistic, quirky and contemporary duo Divika Mehta and Niklesh Karnani, cofounders of The Honest Illustrations.
A Parable on Perspective & Perception

5 min 43 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, host Zarina Poonawalla lets you free flow into perspective and perception with a rather ancient folk tale.
Practicing the Attitude of Gratitude

7 min 13 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, host Zarina Poonawalla expresses the power of gratitude. She emphasizes on how when we develop the quality of being grateful, it makes you a happier person.
The Hungry Cat Kitchen Special feat. Subhasree Basu

40 min 54 sec

In this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by a homebred chef and selfproclaimed foodie Subhasree Basu, founder Hungry Cat Kitchen.
Feeding Millions feat. Shridhar Venkat, CEO at The Akshaya Patra Foundation

57 min 6 sec

In this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by a benevolent pioneer Shridhar Venkat, CEO at The Akshaya Patra Foundation who strives to make sure no Indian sleeps hungry,
How To Never Give Up?

7 min 6 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about the concept of never giving up and how rewarding it is when you are focused and directed towards your goals
When We Look Back Tomorrow feat. Anavila Misra

48 min 40 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Anavila Misra, Creative head at Anavila. Anavila has built her brand from one weaver on one loom to a business model supporting over twohundred,
7 Stress Busters to Save Your Day

9 min 29 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about a pressing issue in all our lives Stress. However, the good news is that this episode is all about how to identify your bodily stressors and deal with them
Balancing Disruption with Ease feat. Ms. Anju Wal, Principal - Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad

56 min 50 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Ms. Anju Wal, Principal Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad. An educator and pioneer with over 30 years of noteworthy experience in the education sector.
Empathy vs Sympathy

7 min 24 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about two words that make a large impact on our daily lives,
On overcoming self-doubt with persistence feat. Niraj Ranjan

41 min 46 sec

In this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Niraj Ranjan, Cofounder and CEO at Hiver. Niraj Ranjan is the cofounder of Hiver, an email collaboration tool built for G Suite users.
How to build Empathy?

8 min 35 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about how one can build empathy. She is ascertain why empathy is the need of the hour, considering the times we are in.
Seizing Opportunities feat. Anupama Ramachandran

51 min 24 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Anupama Ramachandran, Creative Director at Sony LIV.
Be Kind - That's Your Superpower

7 min 44 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about the Power of Kindness.
A Resilient Journey of a First Time Founder feat. Madhusudanan R

44 min 58 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Madhusudan R, Cofounder, YAP.
Self Love - Do You Love You?

10 min 14 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about Selflove. She talks about the most necessary yet the most neglected attribute in us humans these days selflove.
Story of a Storyteller feat. Shivani Divecha

46 min 28 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Shivani Divecha, She is the Founder and Chief Content Curator of The Story Brewer. Zarina and Shivani talk about her journey in the PR and Marketing
Giving up vs Letting go

4 min 10 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, host Zarina Poonawalla speaks of that feeling sometimes confused within ourselves and misconstrued by our minds Giving up vs Letting go.
Defying Stereotypes with Rahul Kelapure

48 min 22 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is in conversation with Rahul Kelapure, Assistant Legal Adviser at Securities and Exchange Board of India SEBI.
How to Form the Habit of Reading - 6 Easy Steps

5 min 53 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about the Habit of Reading and how you dont need to hate it She takes you through 6 effective ways to create that dreaded habit of reading and actually enjoy
The Free Spirit of a Restrepreneur feat. Gauri Devidayal

35 min 21 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is in conversation with Gauri Devidayal, An unconventional entrepreneur, restauranteur, partner at Food Matters India.
The Tale of UBUNTU

6 min 6 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla talks about the tale and the origin behind the philosophy UBUNTU. She describes how beautifully an African Tribe sets the theme for this tale and how the most impactful
The Joys of Unclarity feat. Ashish Vidyarthi

1 hr 3 min 16 sec

On the much awaited 100th episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina Poonawalla is in conversation with the stellar Ashish Vidyarthi. Ashish is a National Awardwinning actor who has acted in 200 plus films across 11 languages.
Are you Valuable?

5 min 39 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla talks about how we define our value and selfworth. She explains the concept with a beautiful story about a father and a daughter.
The Power of Mentoring feat. Sachdev Ramakrishna

49 min 16 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is in conversation with Sachdev Ramakrishna, a Mentor, CoFounder CEO of Healthcare StartUp. Sachdev has worked with some of the most illustrious
How do you make an Underperformer Perform in your team?

7 min 34 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla talks about tackling an Underperformer. She explains an underperformer could be the result of poor training and various other factors.
Debunking myths of Eggfree Baking with Chef Ruhee Bhimani

44 min 47 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is in conversation with Chef Ruhee Bhimani, Founder and Head Chef at Cocoa Cottage. The Cocoa Cottage is a unique chocolate Academy located in Mumbai.
5 Common Mistakes Managers Make

8 min 46 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla talks about mistakes in management and leadership. She highlights 5 common mistakes that managers generally make while managing a team. If youre a
How Passion Fuels Success feat. Manish K Chhabra

1 hr 3 min 52 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is in conversation with Manish K Chhabra, Managing Director CEO at Hygienic Research Institute Pvt Ltd. Hygienic Research Institute Private Limited HRIPL is a
Gossip - Your friend or foe?

7 min 41 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla addresses a subject very lightly taken but with very heavy consequences Gossip. She explains how gossip works, how it feeds us and how much damage it can do to our personal
The Chemistry of an Adolescent Brain feat. Sudiksha Miglani

39 min 29 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is in conversation with Sudiksha Miglani, a 12th Grade student from Bombay International School located in the heart of Mumbai.
Prevention of Workplace Harassment

7 min 39 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla addresses a pressing issue Workplace Harassment. She shares a fresh perspective on the word Harassment,
You're Not Alone feat. Surya Giri

41 min 27 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is in conversation with Surya Giri a.k.a Surii, Musician and Cofounder Creative Director of SGBG Atelier. Zarina and Surii talk about his recently released single
Entitlement = Entrapment

6 min 25 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about Entitlement. What is Entitlement What makes some people seem more entitled and How do you get over your self absorbed mindset and start treating
Impacting Smart Cities through AI feat. Amrita Chowdhury

49 min 1 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is in conversation with Amrita Chowdhury, Director and CoFounder of GAIA where she leads the Business Strategy Marketing dynamics.
Delivering impact with #SafeWaterForAll feat. Dr. Parag Agarwal

51 min 43 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is in conversation with Dr. Parag Agarwal, Founder and CEO of JanaJal Global Safe Water Services, Singapore MENA. Parag talks about his journey from being in the industry of water mana
How does one cope with Grief & Loss?

11 min 4 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla expresses her thoughts on Grief Loss, words that we all resonate with but some of us dont cope well with. Especially through this year we have all grieved and lost.
Stop Searching, Start Binging feat. Shashank Singh

46 min 42 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is in conversation with Shashank Singh, CoFounder CEO of FLYX. Zarina and Shahshank talk about entrepreneurship through the pandemic, his journey from
Why do we fail at New Year Resolutions?

7 min 1 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about several reasons why New Year Resolutions dont workShe shares a unique perspective on the resolution, science and the mindset around
Learn, Lead and Transform feat. Mandeep Singh Kumar

38 min 37 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is in conversation with Mandeep Singh Kumar, Vice President Country General Manager at Intuitive India. Intuitive understand the needs of healthcare providers
Your first Step To Fitness

8 min 33 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla explains how fitness may be a possible goal to achieve but the hardest thing often is to start that journey and take that first step.
Fitness - Your Self-Esteem feat. Nawaz Modi Singhania

1 hr 14 min 8 sec

On this yearend episode of The EmpoweringSeries, our host Zarina is in conversation with Nawaz Modi Singhania, Indias Leading Fitness Lifestyle Icon. Body Art Fitness Centre offers a range from nutritional workshops to dance classes,
Natural Air Purifiers: Indoor Plants

10 min 36 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla shares her love for horticulture and explains how indoor plants work as great natural air purifiers.
Empowering students for the last 33 years feat. Aakash Chaudhry

46 min 41 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is in conversation with Aakash Chaudhry, Managing DirectorMD, Aakash Educational Services Limited AESL. AESL is a leading educational institution in India that
How to cope up with Alcohol Addiction?

9 min 58 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla talks about How one can cope with Alcohol Addiction and shares trivia about Alcoholism.
Mood Boosters - The Underrated Influencers

8 min 24 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla talks about how moods and mood swings influence our lives in a massive way. She highlights a few psychological facts about mood and how we can uplift our mood
Finding Yourself - The Beauty of Volunteering feat. Akanksha Priyaraj

46 min 28 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is in conversation with Akanksha Priyaraj, Founder of Ayukta an NGO that helps underprivileged kids by providing them with basic education through digital
With Great Power comes Great Responsibility

6 min 2 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla shares one of the most powerful life lessons Taking Responsibility of Your Life. She gives good reasoning as to why you dont often take responsibility and opens your
The Power of Fragrance feat. Sheetal Desai

38 min 50 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is in conversation with Sheetal Desai, Founder Curator of Fragrances at wiSDom. It offers much more than just fragrances, allowing its customers to discover a scent
The Art of Storytelling in Education feat. Achin Bhattacharyya

45 min 30 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is in conversation with Achin Bhattacharyya, CEO Founder at Notebook. Notebook is an afterschool digital learning portal that combines video and text content in
Why is it so hard to forgive?

5 min 52 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla shares a deep and insightful perspective on forgiveness. She breaks down the most common reasons as to why forgiveness is so hard for most people.
The Business Of Food Aggregation feat. Naeem Khan

31 min 10 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is in conversation with Naeem Khan, Founder and CEO at Foodys.com. They talk about the current scenario of the Food Aggregation Business in India and his pioneering
How to identify the De-Motivators around you?

5 min 21 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla talks about the concept of Demotivation. She shares the top 3 demotivators in our lives and how it affects our selfesteem constantly.
The Power of Focus feat. Aditya Gupta

57 min 30 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is in conversation with Aditya Gupta Founder, The Rug Republic. Aditya Gupta is the proud curator and founder of a sustainable home fashion brandThe Rug Republic
Do you Practice the Art of Giving?

7 min 32 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about The Art of Giving and shares a beautiful philosophy between happiness and the art of giving.
The Candid Entrepreneur feat. Megha Asher

53 min 13 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is in conversation with Megha Asher, Cofounder and COO at The Juicy Chemistry. Indias firstever brand with completely certified organic products.
How to cope up with loneliness?

9 min 25 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about Loneliness. She shares an interesting perspective on loneliness and explains various techniques that could help you cope up with it.
Do you celebrate yourself?

5 min 47 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about the celebration of Womens Day. She shares a rather unique perspective on women and selflove. Her thoughts in this episode are a true eyeopener for every
Choices - Do you make your own?

5 min 27 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about the word choices. She addresses the social stigma around the choices in womens life and how it impacts their daily livelihood. She highlights how most
Is Age Just a Number?

6 min 29 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about Age. She shares the concept and stigma around the age. She further shares an interesting fact about the fear of growing old and how one can embrace their
Turn your Flaws into Gold

4 min 48 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about Flaws. She shares an interesting perspective on how to embrace our flaws and how to pay attention to them with a traditional Japanese ideology
Giving Constructive Criticism Effectively

7 min 9 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about Constructive Criticism. Criticism can be destructive too, so she walks you through effective steps to give constructive criticism to someone without hurting them.
The Map is not the Territory

7 min 13 sec

Zarina Poonawalla takes us through a fascinating concept and explains the power of our minds and how we see our lives and problems, certain bandwidths and beyond.
Let's Build a Fairer Healthier World

4 min 50 sec

What is a world without Healthier people in it What is the world without Just and Fair people
Patience is a virtue

8 min 12 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about Patience. She shares wonderful advice on how patience helps us to grow in life and talks about little life moments that teach us about the importance of patience.
Being Good Vs Doing Good

6 min 26 sec

Being good vs Doing good. How should we define a good personality and the common traits in it. Do listen to this episode and share it with the ones who need to hear this difference
Leadership Lessons from Sundar Pichai

5 min 34 sec

On this weeks episode of MondayMantras, Host Zarina Poonawalla talks about Leadership Lessons to learn from Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer at Google Inc.
Are you falling for Victim Mentality?

10 min 40 sec

On this week of MondayMantras, Zarina Poonawalla talks about the trap of falling for Victim Mentality. She explains the various nature of the victim mentality around us and how to identify few signs of it.
How to Stay Focused During Online Classes?

7 min 43 sec

On this episode of MondayMantras, Zarina Poonawalla addresses the problem of students who are failing to focus on studies during online classes.
Coping with the Challenges of Online Teaching

8 min 17 sec

On this episode of MondayMantras, Host Zarina Poonawalla talks about the challenges of online teaching in India. She explains the difficulties teachers are facing these days, shares motivational anecdotes.
All you need to know - Black Fungus

8 min 12 sec

This week on MondayMantras, Host Zarina Poonawalla talks about the deadly threat, Mucormycosis a.k.a Black Fungus and provides awareness about the danger entailed.
Facts about White and Yellow Fungus

6 min 53 sec

This week on MondayMantras, Host Zarina Poonawalla shares some facts on White and Yellow Fungus. She talks about various symptoms of this disease and what precautions one can take.
Hope - Do you have some?

5 min 10 sec

During this time of despair, we bring to you a MondayMantra filled with motivation from our Host Zarina Poonawalla. She shares why having hope is so important and how it lights up our lives.
Feel like giving up? Try Resilience

7 min 29 sec

This week on MondayMantra, Host Zarina Poonawalla shares the power of resilience and how it can enhance our lives. She further talks about the degree of resilience, types of resilience and much more in this motivating episode.
Arigato Money Technique

10 min 1 sec

This week on TheEmpoweringSeries Host Zarina Poonawalla shares an interesting concept called Arigato Money Technique. She talks about a unique perspective on the habits of money spending and receiving, and how our IQ and EQ are related to our money.
What is Productivity Guilt?

9 min 18 sec

This week on TheEmpoweringSeries, Host and Leadership Coach Zarina Poonawalla talks about Productivity Guilt, how it affects us in our daily lives and how one can tackle it.
Understanding Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

10 min 6 sec

This week on TheEmpoweringSeries, Leadership Coach and Host Zarina Poonawalla starting a miniseries on Emotional Intelligence and in this introductory episode, Zarina shares an understanding of EQ.
5 steps to practice emotional intelligence (EQ) daily

11 min 25 sec

This week on TheEmpoweringSeries, Zarina shares 5 steps to practice Emotional Intelligence EQ daily in our lives. She explains how one can be an emotionally intelligent person in their life and a quick mantra to go with.
Benefits of Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

11 min 49 sec

This week on TheEmpoweringSeries, Zarina Poonawalla talk about Benefits of Emotional Intelligence EQ. She shares an interesting story from the tech giant Google and how the coffee brand Starbucks got popular.

The Empowering Series EP 0

In the first season of The Empowering Series, life coach and motivational speaker Zarina Poonawala tackles the challenges of being a better boss. This show will feature live sessions between Zarina and a participant looking to bring a positive shift...
Buddy Boss vs. Baddy Boss

21 min 22 sec

Are you a friendly boss that is taken for granted A buddy with a disadvantage Or Are you a boss thats too strict A baddy that is feared and not respected In this episode of Being A Better Boss, CEO Amit Doshi life coach Zarina...
EP 02: Attitude vs. Approach

21 min 59 sec

How do you alleviate negativity at work How do you keep people motivated Money, growth, and productivity are what any person looks for when they are working in a company. How do you either oblige or circumvent these aspects so that your employee has...
10 Rules to be A Better Leader

19 min 43 sec

What is your vision Are you a good listener How do you make the best decision Life coach Zarina Poonawala breaks down for CEO Amit Doshi, what it takes to be an effective leader in an organisation, whether youre a boss or a manager within the...
Ego vs. Self-respect

18 min 42 sec

How do you find the balance between your ego and your selfrespect Is your ego bigger than your relationships How does your selfesteem affect your work In this episode of Being A Better Boss, CEO Amit Doshi life coach Zarina Poonawala...
Startup Culture

16 min 15 sec

What is the ideal level of transparency in an organisation How do you build a great work culture Should startups have a dress code Newage startups function very differently from corporate offices with fixed hours and a formal dress code. But it is...
Questions for The Boss

26 min 38 sec

Its time to turn the tables in the last episode of the Being A Better Boss series, where life coach Zarina Poonawala asks all her questions to Amit Doshi, CEO of IVM Podcasts. They tackle business plans that dont work, being open to change...
Develop Your Skill Set

59 min 29 sec

Quitting is not a solution at any given point of time, be it a job, be it life, be it anywhere. Vishal Keswani This week on The Empowering Series, Zarina Poonawalla, Founder of Abbzoh Expertise Unique, Performance Coach and Motivational Speaker is...
The Body Cheerleader

52 min 24 sec

Most of us have been bodyshamed in one way or another. It is advisable to introspect but we waste a lot of time seeking perfection and in selfcriticism. The first step is to love and embrace your body. Most of the insecurities stem from our exposure...
Standup For Yourself

42 min 7 sec

Performing standup is a nervewracking experience in theory, but what is it like to be doing it day after day, week after week, and experiencing the highs lows that come with it On this episode of The Empowering Series, Host Zarina Poonawalla...
Mental Workout - Mindfulness

9 min 36 sec

Do you find it difficult to keep focus Do you find yourself procrastinating or overthinking because you are unable to be present in the moment
Embracing Vulnerability

7 min 50 sec

Why do we hide our emotions Why do we often regret how we behaved in a momentWhat makes us constantly defend our honourPlenty of questions and one simple answer.
Post-Lockdown Precautions

6 min 44 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, Host Zarina Poonawalla talks about PostLockdown Precautions. Zarina quotes
Coping with Job Threat and Unemployment

6 min 23 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, host Zarina Poonawalla talks about Coping with Job Threat and Unemployment.
Sustainable Fashion feat Devika Vaid

1 hr 3 min 40 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Devika Vaid. She is an aesthetic fashion designer who showcases culture and tradition through her sustainable designs.
Replacing Negative Thought Patterns

10 min 31 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about Replacing Negative Thought Patterns.
Start Up-dates Quarantine Edition ft. Vibhuti Channa

59 min 35 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is joined by Vibhuti Channa, Director at Viridian Accelerator Centre VC and a flag bearer for promising startups.
Why We Fail at Habits?

10 min 51 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about Habits.
Signs you are in a Toxic Relationship

9 min 32 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about Toxic Relationships and signs you may be in one. She explains the concept of toxicity and how it diminishes our selfesteem and morale. Zarina shares very
Vision, Dream, Action feat. Srikant Dwivedi

37 min 51 sec

On this weeks episode of The Empowering Series, our host Zarina is in conversation with Srikant Dwivedi, Model, Actor and Entrepreneur. They talk about his switch from hospitality to acting, the challenges and inspiration behind it.
Do you believe in Luck?

7 min 42 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla shares a beautiful Zen story and fresh perspective to look at Luck. She shares an ideology about luck and how it changes from person to person.
Receiving Constructive Criticism Positively

8 min 20 sec

On this weeks episode of Monday Mantras, our host Zarina Poonawalla speaks about Constructive Criticism. She explains the common perspective around Receiving Criticism at your workplace and in your personal space. Zarina further

The Life Manifesto with Zarina Poonawalla - Season 3 Trailer

2 min 55 sec

With the two successful seasons of The Empowering Series Podcast, we thought its time to manifest lives with growth and positivity.
7 Golden Rules of Personal Branding

16 min 1 sec

In this first episode of Season 3, Zarina talks about 7 Golden Rules of Personal Branding. She explains the impact of the personal brand with famous personalities and chalks out the difference between personal vs product branding.
Personality vs Personal Brand - What's the difference?

9 min 14 sec

This week on TheLifeManifesto, Leadership and Life Coach Zarina Poonawalla clarifies the concept of Personality and Personal Brand. She chalks out the difference between the two concepts and shares what society as a whole thinks of them.
Are you suffering from Burnout?

10 min 44 sec

This week on TheLifeManifesto Season 3, Leadership and Life Coach Zarina Poonawalla talks about Burnout. She describes the implications of burnout and states some facts on it.
How to fix the Imposter Syndrome?

9 min 37 sec

This week on TheLifeManifesto, Coach Zarina Poonawalla talks about the psychological condition called Imposter Syndrome. She explains the meaning, symptoms and ways to fix it.
What does it take to be courageous?

13 min 3 sec

This week on TheLifeManifesto, Zarina Poonawalla talks about Courage. She shares a personal anecdote about receiving compliments and explains various factors that boost our courage.
What is the Emotional Maturity?

10 min 17 sec

This week on TheLifeManifesto, Coach Zarina Poonawalla talks about Emotional Maturity. She decodes what is the concept of Emotional maturity and what do emotionally mature people really do.
Right Person, Wrong time - Does it happen?

8 min 56 sec

This week on TheLifeManifesto, Coach Zarina Poonawalla speaks of the universal phenomenon Right Person, Wrong Time. She shares the ideology behind this thought process and decodes the reason behind heartbreaks with this ideology.
The Story of Charlie Plumb

6 min 35 sec

This week on TheLifeManifesto, Coach Zarina Poonawalla shares an interesting story of Charlie Plumb. She explains various lessons from Charlie Plumbs life and correlates them with our unpredictable lives
Why Self - Reflection is so important?

9 min 7 sec

This week on TheLifeManifesto, Zarina Poonawalla talks about Why SelfReflection is so important. She explains her personal experience of observing many people who find it difficult to define themselves.
Debunking Leadership Myths - Part 1

9 min 54 sec

This week, our host Zarina Poonawalla will address leadership myths that are popular among people and debunk them one after the other on the latest episode of TheLifeManifesto.
Debunking Leadership Myths - Part 2

8 min 46 sec

So now that youve debunked a few leadership myths in the last episode, lets move ahead and debunk a few more lead without stereotypes by breaking these myths. Listen till the end of this episode to learn a special tip from our host Zarina Poonawalla.
The Great Resignation - Part 1

8 min 5 sec

20 Million people havent returned to work globally since the Coronavirus pandemic struck. Are you also wondering why is it happening Tune in to this episode with Zarina Poonawalla to find out about this phenomenon called The Great Resignation.
The Great Resignation - Part 2

8 min 24 sec

So now that you heard about the employees point of view regarding The Great Resignation in last weeks episode, its time to hear what all the employers can do to sustain their employees.
5 Whys Problem Solving Technique - Part 1

10 min 12 sec

In this weeks episode of The Life Manifesto, our host will tell you about a simple and effective way to solve problems and analyze its root cause using the 5 Whys Technique, a technique developed in 1930 by the founder of Toyota, Sakichi Toyoda.
5 Whys Problem Solving Technique - Part 2

5 min 52 sec

In the second part of the 5 Why Technique series, our host Zarina Poonawalla further discusses about finding out the root cause of a problem using the 5 Why Technique. To learn this effective way to solve problems, listen to this episode till the end.
How To Deal with Self - Abandonment

11 min 15 sec

Have you been abandoned by someone in your life friends, family or your partner In this weeks episode of The Life Manifesto, Zarina Poonawalla discusses whats self abandonment and explains what are the dos and dont when it comes to it.
The Art of Decluttering

15 min 37 sec

Zarina talks about this one technique that she swears by and she does in the last few days of December decluttering mentally, physically, and emotionally. Check out this episode to know how you can efficiently declutter.
How To Be A Better Decision Maker

14 min 15 sec

Influential people like Mark Zuckerberg, Tom Ford, Vera Wang, Carolina Herrera and many more have very basic wardrobes. You know why Its because of they have one less decision to make and have more mental space for crucial decisions.
Wu Wei Your Way Through Life

9 min 25 sec

Zarina talks about the Wu Wei philosophy from Ancient Chinese Taoism. Its a paradox in itself which basically means living in effortless synergy and harmony with the flow of life and its a technique that leaves you anxiety free and stress free
Creating Healthy Boundaries - Part 1

7 min 26 sec

Do you think people just use you/take advantage of you and just throw you away The feeling of being a doormat. If your answers are yes, then this episode is for you. You might have a problem of creating healthy boundaries.
Creating Healthy Boundaries Part 2

7 min 10 sec

Do you think people just use you/take advantage of you and just throw you away The feeling of being a doormat. If your answers are yes, then this episode is for you. You might have a problem of creating healthy boundaries.
Redefining Love

12 min 35 sec

This week on TheLifeManifesto Podcast, Zarina Poonawalla talks about an interesting ideology on Redefining Love. She explains how different couples set various expectations in their relationship and why theres a need to redefine their love.
How to love again

13 min 37 sec

This week on TheLifeManifesto Podcast, Zarina Poonawalla explains ways to love again in a profound manner. She enlightens on various aspects like the power of learning from the pain and why rebound and escapism are bad.
Red flags in Relationships

14 min 3 sec

You know, when were in a relationship, we usually tend to drop our guards. Not in the sense of vulnerability, but in the sense of stupidity. We wear rosetinted glasses which dont help us identify the red flags.
What does being Asexual and Aromantic mean?

8 min 14 sec

People usually tend to associate love with sex. But did you know thats not the case for everyone Some people identify themselves as asexuals and aromantics. In this episode of The Life Manifesto, lets try to understand asexuality and aromanticism.
6 things I wish I was taught when I was younger

9 min 18 sec

As we grow old, we always have thoughts about things we wished that were taught to us when we were younger, especially for girls. Lets breakdown some more such thoughts and simplify things that we wish were taught to us when we were younger.
6 things I wish I was taught when I was younger pt. 2

9 min 29 sec

As we grow old, we always have thoughts about things we wished that were taught to us when we were younger, especially for girls. Lets breakdown some more such thoughts and simplify things that we wish were taught to us when we were younger
How can women uplift each other

13 min 52 sec

Take any industry in todays age women have been torchbearers in every field and have proved with their grit that anything is possible. But unfortunately, in the same time and age, there are still women out there who can be demeaning.
4 Qualities you must built today

11 min 49 sec

When you progress in life, youre gonna find yourself amidst of new adventures, and what do you do when you have new adventures You wanna explore them. Lets talks about 4 simple and amazing life qualities that you must have in your life to enhance it.
How to build your Character

8 min 33 sec

Is character building based on past relationships, sexuality, choice of partners, or vices such as smoking drinking Or does it actually have to do with developing better value systems
Showing Up

7 min 22 sec

Woody Allen once said, 80 of success is showing up. When it comes to dealing with procrastination, or when it is about getting closer to the goals success of life, the one step that you can should take is to show up.
7 Overrated Concepts In Life - Part 1

7 min 37 sec

Have you ever tried to keep up with trends adhered to impossible standards. Our lives are filled with concepts governed by such trends standards. Some of these concepts are important, whereas some are simply overrated.
7 Overrated Concepts In Life - Part 2

8 min 58 sec

Have you ever tried to keep up with trends adhered to impossible standards Our lives are filled with concepts governed by such trends standards. Some of these concepts are important, whereas some are simply overrated.
Friend or Foe - The story of Genghis Khan & his Falcon

9 min 25 sec

This week on TheLifeManifesto, host Zarina Poonawalla shares a fascinating story about Genghis Khan his Falcon. The tale provides a take on friendship and how actions led by extreme emotions unnecessary misunderstandings can affect it badly.
Introduction to the Four Agreements of Life

8 min 38 sec

This week on TheLifeManifesto, host Zarina Poonawalla introduces us to the Four Agreements of Life, a concept derived from the book The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. Listen to the episode to know what these agreements are all about.
The Four Agreements of Life - Part 1

12 min 11 sec

This week on TheLifeManifesto, host Zarina Poonawalla decodes the first two agreements of life 1. Be impeccable with your words 2. Dont take things personally, as given by Don Miguel Ruiz in his book The Four Agreements.
The Four Agreements of Life - Part 2

11 min 39 sec

This week on TheLifeManifesto, host Zarina Poonawalla decodes the last two agreements of life 3. Dont make assumptions, 4. Always do your best, as given by Don Miguel Ruiz in his book The Four Agreements.
Benefits of Spontaneity

10 min 51 sec

Do you consider yourself to be a spontaneous person Do you like making the most random plans getting off lifes rigid routines every once in a while Then you can agree that these are the instances when we have some of the best fun in our lives
Negotiate to Win

10 min 22 sec

Nelson Mandela once said, negotiations discussions are the greatest weapons that we have for promoting peace development. The art of negotiation is essential for everyone to learn put into practice in different life scenarios.
The Emperor's New Clothes - A tale with valuable leadership lessons

13 min 37 sec

In this weeks episode of TheLifeManifesto, Zarina shares an insightful tale by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen called The Emperors New Clothes. The story gives some valuable lessons on leadership
Importance of Effective Communications

11 min 8 sec

In this weeks episode of TheLifeManifesto, Zarina introduces us to Effective Communications Month, i.e. the month of June. And on the first episode of this threepart series, Zarina talks about why communicating effectively is important.
How to Communicate Effectively in your Personal Life

13 min 49 sec

n this weeks episode of TheLifeManifesto, we are back with the second part of this threepart series on Effective Communications. In this part, Zarina talks about the various ways of communicating effectively in your personal life.
How to Communicate Effectively in your Professional Life

15 min 5 sec

Following our episode on How to effectively communicate in your personal life communication, our host Zarina Poonawalla guides you on how to effectively communicate in your professional life.
How to optimize brain plasticity

12 min 32 sec

Our host Zarina Poonawalla in the latest episode of The Life Manifesto explains the importance of rewiring and reorganizing your brain, called Neuroplasticity or brain plasticity. She suggests some quick and handy tips to master this technique.
What's your learning style?

10 min 23 sec

In this episode of The Life Manifesto our host Zarina Poonawalla takes Neil Flemings VARK model to explain the learning styles.
Beware of Energy Vampires!

12 min 57 sec

In this episode of The Life Manifesto our host Zarina Poonawalla helps you identify energy vampires and doles out 3 tips on how to deal with them.
A blind man's story with vision

6 min 21 sec

In this weeks episode of TheLifeManifesto, Zarina narrates a thoughtprovoking story of a blind man, with vision. The story gives out some valuable lessons about how the blind man with zero sight, handled this disability in his life.
Work-Life Balance- Myth or Fact?

12 min

What is worklife balance, does it really exist Well in this episode of The Life Manifesto, Zarina Poonawalla, decodes this term for us.
Redefine Independence, Redefine Freedom

16 min 4 sec

On the 75th year of Indias Independence, our host and life coach Zarina Poonawalla shares 10 worthwhile lessons on how to be selfdependent and redefine your independence and freedom in this episode of The Life Manifesto.
Power of three letter word 'YET'

9 min 3 sec

In this episode of The Life Manifesto, our host Zarina helps us manifest the power of yet in our lives.
Buddha's story: Overcoming anger

6 min 51 sec

In this episode of The Life Manifesto, our host Zarina Poonawalla narrates a story of Gautam Buddha and an angry man. The man despite hurling abuses at Buddha, the latters reaction to it, will leave you retrospecting
The greatest teachers of my life- Part 1

8 min 7 sec

On this Teachers Day special episode, our host Zarina Poonawalla in her brand new episode of The Life Manifesto gives you five factors that are equivalent to a teacher in everyones life.
The greatest teachers of my life- Part 2

8 min 57 sec

Welcome back In this 2 part series of the Teachers Day special, here are the remaining teachers who shape our lives.
10 Adverse Childhood Experiences of Trauma

9 min 34 sec

What is childhood trauma And does it have a longterm effect on ones life In this episode of The Life Manifesto, listen to our host Zarina Poonawalla as she points out the 10 Adverse Childhood experiences and their side effects.
10 Signs of Unhealed Childhood Trauma

10 min 24 sec

In this episode of The Life Manifesto, our host Zarina Poonawalla explains the 10 signs of unhealed Childhood trauma that would affect one in their adulthood.
Letting Go is Easier than Holding On

8 min 4 sec

Zarina narrates a story that advocates that stress and emotions are not to be controlled but must be beautifully managed.
Mental Diet- Watch what you are Feeding your Mind

12 min 24 sec

Today as we celebrate World Mental Health Day, our host Zarina Poonawalla is asking you to keep a watch on what you are feeding your mind.Tune into this episode of The Life Manifesto, as we speak about Mental Diet and its techniques.
Stress Vs Anxiety- Know the Difference

12 min 35 sec

In this episode of The Life Manifesto, host Zarina Poonawalla, helps you get the difference between Stress and Anxiety. She lists down the points, making it easier for you.
Choose Joy & Happiness this festive season

5 min 52 sec

did you know festivals are a great way to be mindful Well in this episode of The Life Manifesto, our host Zarina Poonawalla, suggests us a few things to make this festival, brighter and better.
Ways to Overcome Festive Fatigue

6 min 55 sec

Our The Life Manifesto host, Zarina Poonawalla gets you the techniques to overcome your festive fatigue in this episode.
Choose your Struggles Wisely

8 min 33 sec

In this episode of The Life Manifesto, Zarina Poonawalla helps us overcome our struggles in the most thoughtful way.
How to Prioritize Yourself without feeling Guilty

11 min 39 sec

In this episode of The Life Manifesto, Zarina Poonawalla, paves a way for our listeners that wipes away the feeling of guilt while they prioritize themselves.
6 Signs you are Self-Sabotaging

10 min 26 sec

In order to stop selfsabotaging, the first step is to identify its signs and how they are getting in your way. Our host Zarina Poonawalla, pens down 6 signs of selfsabotaging in this episode of The Life Manifesto. So if you are listening to this episode, you are either sceptical about yourself or someone else has pointed out the presence of selfsabotaging signs in you. Dont forget to listen to this episode as you kickstart this brand new week.You can follow our host Zarina on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zarinapoonawalla Twitter: https://twitter.com/Zarinaspeaks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zarinapoonawallab215bb5a/ Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media.We are IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Follow the show across platforms: Spotify Apple Podcasts Jio Saavn Gaana Amazon Music Listen Notes WYNK MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Embracing your Weakness is a Strength

7 min 34 sec

Lets start this week by embracing our shortcomings because this quality of yours is nothing less than strength. Listen to what our host Zarina Poonawalla has to say in this episode of The Life Manifesto as she narrates an inspirational story of a little boy, setting a praiseworthy example.
6 Signs you have Manifestation Blocks

10 min 59 sec

Manifestation blocks are a combination of your self limiting belief, habits, traits, environment, relationships1. Your are manifesting because it is trending without understanding the concept.2. Being in constant fear while manifesting3. You are hyper/overdoing while manifesting4. Impatience to achieve the goals, over experiencing/focusing the journey5. You are a confused manifestator be clear about what you want6. You are lazy manifestator without putting efforts
How to Improve Focus while Manifesting

9 min 44 sec

We hope our last episode helped you identify your manifestation block. So join us this week as our host Zarina Poonawalla helps you to remain focused while you manifest for desired goals. In this episode of The Life Manifesto, Zarina explains the dos and dont, distractions and techniques to remain focused while manifestation.
Beware! Are you making New Year's Resolutions?

8 min 35 sec

2023 is just a few days away, and so many of us are geared up with there New Years Resolutions. But do you know only 9 of people are able to achieve them Tune into The Life Manifesto, as our host Zarina Poonawalla guides you to achieve your New Years Resolution, slowly and steadily for making your 2023 prosperous and filled with positivity. Dont forget to listen to this episode as you kickstart this brandnew week.
Must Listen of the Year 2022

5 min 39 sec

We are just a few days from 2023, and so we got for you the best 5 episodes of 2022. Tune into The Life Manifesto, as our host Zarina Poonawalla, shares the best 5 episodes of this year and why they are a mustlisten.
Ways to achieve Minimalist living

9 min 24 sec

Happy Year New listeners Our host Zarina Poonawalla, is asking one question, how do you want to live your life And the answer is mostly to have a simple, less complicated and hasslefree life. So in this episode of The Life Manifesto, Zarina some simple ways to achieve minimalist living and how it can help you better your life.

The Life Manifesto with Zarina Poonawalla

'Boss-Up' Your Wardrobe

Tame your Temper

Employee vs. Employer

'De-Stress', Your Stress

Happiness and Productivity at Work

S02 E06: Ability to Adapt

Making The Big Switch

Iden D'souza

Creating a Gender Neutral Workplace

Mantra To a Successful Relationship

Unapologetic Motherhood

Be The Real You

Two Friends Get Baked

Being a Single Parent

Life, Laughter, Death

S02 E17: Like Father, Like Son

#SherrinIsCaring

The Cycle of Life Pt 1: Introduction to Spinning

The Cycle of Life Pt 2: PCOD & PCOS

Don't Give Up. Stand-Up

From Adversity to Victory

The Beauty of Imperfection

The Cycle of Life Pt 3: Natural Healing

Lights, Camera, Gulshan!

S02 E28: Celebrating Our Bodies

Addiction, Acceptance & Awareness

Coach 2 Coach Special

For The Love Of Travel

Understanding Neurodiversity

Mindfulness vs. Heartfulness

Educate and Empower

(Rebroadcast) Life, Laughter, Death

Resist, Persist and Insist

S02 Ep.36: Experience vs. Experiment

Comedy, Podcasts and Everything in Between

Mimicking Success

The Artistic Process Of An Ensemble

The Pursuit of Happiness

S02 E41: The Unapologetic ft. Jim Sarbh

Entrepreneurship - A Learning Quest

(Rebroadcast) Addiction, Acceptance & Awareness

Are you really working from home?

Resilience feat. Sahil Nayar

De-stress Now!

Walk a different beat ft. Abhishek and Sagar

Lockdown Lessons

Lockdown Laughter with Suresh Menon

Love Under Lockdown

The AB Celestial experience feat. Aishwarya Bhende

Keeping Kids Productive in Lockdown

The Amalgamation of Design feat. Shriya Kolte

Mental Workout - Visualisation

The Flapper Life feat. Zinal Doshi

Mental Workout - Affirmation

Pandemic vs Employment feat. Vishal Keswani

Smiling through adversity feat. Shifa Maitra

S02 E60: Employee Productivity through the Pandemic feat. Heather Saville Gupta.

Health is your new wealth feat. Dr. Partap Chauhan

Can You Identify and Reverse Suicidal Thoughts? YES

Fulfilling Senior living with Ashiana ft. Ankur Gupta

Overcoming Comparison - The Silent Killer

Anxiety Decoded - Coaches Speak feat. Aditi Surana

Law and Order under Lockdown ft. Ranbir Singh

Beat Procrastination Before It Beats You.

Every Child Deserves a Home with SOS Children's Villages

Achieving Your Goals in 7 steps.

Inking lives feat. Vikas Malani, Founder - Body Canvas Tattoo

The Art of Listening in 6 Super Steps

Branding has no boundaries feat. The Honest Illustrations

A Parable on Perspective & Perception

Practicing the Attitude of Gratitude

The Hungry Cat Kitchen Special feat. Subhasree Basu

Feeding Millions feat. Shridhar Venkat, CEO at The Akshaya Patra Foundation

How To Never Give Up?

When We Look Back Tomorrow feat. Anavila Misra

7 Stress Busters to Save Your Day

Balancing Disruption with Ease feat. Ms. Anju Wal, Principal - Shiv Nadar School, Faridabad

Empathy vs Sympathy

On overcoming self-doubt with persistence feat. Niraj Ranjan