BasTalk Directory

Welcome to BasTalk, the podcast that delves into the fascinating world of work and uncovers the truths that often go unspoken. In this episode, I delve into the intriguing topic of love at work and its unique challenges. Join...

So when your peer at work got the promotion - how did you feel? When your friend got a new car how did you feel? When your colleague bought a new house, what did you think? Peer pressure? I guess …

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Gyanbites: a short talk on a hot topic. Its straight, its blunt and has no sugar coating. So if you like your coffee straight up strong, tune in and give it a listen. In this episode I talk about the …

When corporate life throws a lemon at you, take the weekend off, relax, have a tequila and get ready for a joyride! Career ups and downs are tricky to navigate, more so when you find yourself in a situation where …

Are you a good parent? How so? Basis what? Is it because your ward did exceeding well academically? If so, why does the industry have so much mediocrity? Or are you a proud parent because your child has done exactly …

Remember the time you really had fun being at the top? I am guessing not. When was the last time you were surrounded by good friends at work? Or are mistaking good acquaintances as good friends? There is a difference …

An age old job problem - is the age itself. Do you find yourself asking what the hell am I doing here in this role at age 40? Does it baffle you how someone 5 years younger got to become …

As General Patton said, Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way. Now try doing that at work. You never tell good soldiers how to fight. Right? Can you take the same approach at work? Think of yourself …

You feel you gave a great interview - but the outcome is a simple, brutal truth : you were not selected. And you wonder what else could you've done differently? Who more could you've done? And then it dawns upon …

What makes a good leader? Or does the team make them a good leader? Like they say in Cricket, a Captain is as good as his team. So if we are the reason they become great , can we also …

So they overlooked you for the promotion? And you think you did whatever they asked - what else could you have done differently? You think its overdue while they think you need more time - sounds familiar? Fret not, you're …

Parental Advisory! Close your eyes: Adult Content. Now before you jump into conclusion, this is not about porn. Sorry to disappoint you! But it is something so important that it affects your life. Its about education....fo...

Patriarchy is nothing new - but have you heard of the liberal patriarchs? No? These are those who look at Haryana and go to Hyderabad , or in other words come across as liberal but are patriarchal to the core. …

So you work in a MNC, with HQ in the US or Singapore - and you have them visiting India for the first time. What do you do? How do you make sure you don't trip on the culture trap? …