Derrick Van Mell’s journey from project consultant to strategic planner
The pivotal moment: realizing organizations lacked a common strategic planning approach
The early influence of iconic French photographers and the emotional power of images
First photo purchase: Cartier-Bresson’s celebrated image and its impact on Stewart’s passion
Childhood curiosity with technology’s “buttons and knobs”
Problem-solving as creative satisfaction
Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at 28, after living a largely sighted life
No family history; she and two brothers inherited it as a recessive gene
Pradeepa is a Diamond Mining Coach.
She helps high performing leaders uncover their untapped brilliance, elevate their influence and lead with clarity, courage and authenticity.
Jay is the Executive Vice President of the Sehgal foundation in the USA and the chairperson of the S M Sehgal foundation in India.
John’s meandering journey from potential accountant to dealmaker
Lessons from his early career and community involvement
Realization that her corporate job, though successful on the outside, left her feeling empty and unfulfilled
The desire to make a deeper impact and help people find their clarity
Left an unfulfilling corporate job in search of meaningful impact
A transformative trip to Bali and a healer’s advice prompted her to start a consulting practice
Praveen’s educational background in India, US, and UK.
Motivation: Flexibility, autonomy in decision-making, and the ability to choose partners and clients.
