The Guiding Light Art Company 

Change Management the Yogic Way

Change Management the Yogic Way & Change Management Podcasts - Season 2

Change Management the Yogic Way is an unique program that combines today's leadership tools with a 5000-year-old traditional methodology to help you traverse through CHANGE smoothly by resolving your inner conflicts, resistances and strengthening your thought process, actions - both at individual/personal level and group/professional levels. 

The Guiding Light Art Company or the GLAC Studio is a creative business startup based in Sønderborg, Denmark that aims at creating a positive social impact with special focus on change management & diversity & inclusion. How do we do that? Well, we use two important tools that have been passed on to us for over thousands of years – ART & YOGA

The GLAC studio is the wing focusing on Diversity & Inclusion using ART as the key tool. While the GLAC Change Management the Yogic Way is the wing focusing Change Management using yogic practices such as mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and visualization techniques combining the same with today’s leadership tools.

The GLAC What Next Series - Change Management in Practice - Season 2:

The episodes in this series cover interviews with professionals from various backgrounds sharing their experience managing change in their careers or businesses. These episodes will be useful and inspiring for: 

1. Viewers who have completed MBA and are looking forward to shifting their career paths.

2. Viewers who already have a career path yet are feeling struck or feeling the need for change.

3. Viewers who are currently challenged by the COVID 19 situation and are having to rethink their career strategies 

Introduction Video

Season 2 - Episode 10 Promo

Episode 10 ANNA FELIX, Smart money strategist empowering women, Turlock, California, U.S.A.

In this episode, we meet ANNA FELIX, Smart money strategist empowering women, Turlock, California, U.S.A. 

Topics covered in this video:

00:00 Introduction

00:50 Welcome ANNA FELIX, Smart Money Strategist, Empowering women, Turlock, California, U.S.A.

04:24 The CHANGE from a linguistic expert to a financial expert

11:07 "Could I become the person that I am looking for?"

13:05 Anna Felix's Business Day

16:09 The COVID-19 Impact

20:55 How does one identify his/her own career path?

24:14 Challenges and approach to a change in career path

26:38 Anna Felix's advice to the Housewives

32:09 Anna Felix's financial advice

38:06 Anna Felix's words of wisdom 

Episode 9 SUKRUTI NARAYANAN, Director Business Growth & PR, MeTV/MeWorld, Australia

In this episode, we meet SUKRUTI NARAYANAN, Director Business Growth & PR, MeTV/MeWorld, Australia.

Topics covered in this video:

00:00 Introduction

01:45 Welcome SUKRUTI NARAYANAN, Director Business Growth & PR, MeTV, Australia

07:17 Sukruti's career changes and her growth

36:51 Sukruti's approach to change

43:01 Never stop experimenting!

44:40 Sukruti's advice to youngsters

54:42 Sukruti's suggestions to viewers who are challenged by circumstances

01:01:46 Sukruti's take on the COVID Impact

01:10:51 There's nothing called "Failure"

01:11:53 How does one identify a career path?

01:13:08 The Key challenges one should be aware of

01:16:34 More about MeTV

01:21:35 Sukruti's words of wisdom

Episode 8  Dr.h.c AZEEZA JALALUDEEN, Founder, GoGLOBAL Business School, Singapore

In this episode, we meet Dr.h.c AZEEZA JALALUDEEN, Founder, GoGLOBAL Business School, Singapore

Topics covered in this video:

00:00 Introduction

01:14 Welcome Dr.h.c AZEEZA JALALUDEEN, Founder, GoGLOBAL Business School, Singapore

03:13 Dr.h.c Azeeza's take on where she "belongs" :)

11:33 “The Drama-serial House-wife” phase in Dr.h.c Azeeza’ life

13:13 Dr.h.c Azeeza's transformation

17:03 Changing into a business leader and founder of GoGLOBAL Business School

18:23 "Life bigger than self"

21:13 Why the need for creating a business school?!

25:23 CONSCIOUS LEADERSHIP

28:50 Dr.h.c Azeeza's Challenges

34:13 Understanding "My Why?" is bigger than "Me" Things are happening FOR me (instead of "to me")

35:46 About GoGLOBAL Business School

37:50 Creating a generational wealth system with your business

41:17 5 Intelligence/Wisdom Framework of GoGLOBAL Business School

49:53 For any change to happen in or around you - just ask yourself this question :)

53:09 The COVID Impact

56:06 How does one go about identifying a career path?

59:17 Top 3 things one must be aware of before committing to a change

01:00:19 Reach out to Dr.h.c Azeeza

01:01:22 Dr.h.c. Azeeza's closing words with prayer 

Episode 7 JOSH PERRY, Optimization Strategist, Health Coach, Former Pro BMX Athlete, Multiple Brain Tumor Warrior,  Florida, U.S.A

In this episode, we meet JOSHUA PERRY, Optimization Strategist, Health Coach, Former Pro BMX Athlete & Multiple Brain Tumor Warrior, Florida, U.S.A.

Topics covered in this video:

00:00 Introduction

01:14 Welcome JOSHUA PERRY, Optimization Strategist, Health Coach, BMX Athlete & Multiple brain tumor warrior

02:00 Josh's Introduction

12:33 How does one overcome challenging circumstances? How to be a better caregiver? 

21:41 Importance of doing your best to keep moving forward

25:18 Changing into an optimization strategist, and an author

29:03 The concept of Ecology

30:34 The concept of "Off self on purpose"

36:11 Josh's approach to coaching

39:03 How does one go about identifying a career path?

44:48 Challenges one should be prepared for

47:21 Top 3 things one must be aware of before committing to a change

48:17 Josh's Book - FEAR IS JUST A THOUGHT

51:09 Reach out to Joshua Perry

52:51 Josh’s words of wisdom 

Episode 6  Anitha Rajalakshmi, Social Entrepreneur, & Director, GreenAver Pvt. Ltd., India

In this episode, we meet ANITHA RAJALAKSHMI, Social Entrepreneur, Sustainable Lifestyle Consultant & Director, GreenAver Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore, India

Topics covered in this video:

00:00 Introduction

00:55 Welcome ANITHA RAJALAKSHMI, Director, GreenAver Pvt Ltd

01:50 Anitha's Introduction

03:35 What is “Kadaipai”?

05:41 Anitha's Transformation - Why? & How?

15:20 Should there be only one goal in life?

18:51 Anitha's business formula

20:33 Women exploring opportunities

23:03 How did the product range "Kadaipai" evolve?

24:58 WE MIGHT HAVE A PLAN B, BUT WE DON'T HAVE A PLANET B!!!

29:15 Key Challenges

36:56 We don't call clients as consumers, we call them "Contributors to mother earth!

37:44 Addressing the scaling up challenge

41:12 The COVID Impact & recent floods – Anitha’s approach

49:13 How does one go about identifying a career path?

52:53 Challenges one should be prepared for

55:42 Anitha’s Vision

57:08 100% visually impaired produce the bamboo towels

58:28 Anitha's role as COO of GoGlobal Business School

58:48 Reach out to Anitha Rajalakshmi 

Episode 5 ELENA PASTORE, People Development Strategist, Florida, U.S.A

In this episode, we meet ELENA PASTORE, People Development Strategist, Florida, U.S.A.

Topics covered in this video:

00:00 Introduction

00:58 Welcome Elena Pastore, People Development Strategist, Florida

01:48 Elena’s Introduction

02:47 Leadership Development Program - University of Florida

06:50 Elena's motivation behind choosing people development

10:00 Key challenges

14:56 The COVID 19 Impact

18:37 Youth in Leadership

22:24 Validating our fears/concerns

25:43 Elena's approach to people development

31:41 How does one go about identifying a career path?

33:34 Challenges one should be prepared for

35:19 Top 3 important things one must be aware of before committing to a change

39:04 Hire & Fire Vs. building strong human resource

46:20 Diversity & Inclusion

52:30 Elena's inspiring words to the youth

57:56 Reach out to Elena Pastore

59:25 Elena's words of wisdom 

Episode 4 ADAM ROSENSWEIG, Certified Emotional Intelligence Specialist, Ocala, Florida

In this episode, we meet ADAM ROSENSWEIG, Certified Emotional Intelligence Specialist, Ocala, Florida

Topics covered in this video:

00:00 Introduction

01:14 Welcome Adam Rosensweig, Certified Emotional Intelligence Specialist, Ocala, Florida

02:18 Adam’s Introduction

04:01 The Turning point in Life

11:25 Challenges & Adam's approach

14:46 Having the love for what one wants to do can be a huge motivator!

15:49 Challenges building a network in a new industry

20:20 The Time Vs. Money challenge

23:46 Adam's approach to change

27:59 Emotional Intelligence Vs. Psychometrics

30:40 The world's first scientifically validated EI Tool

31:56 How does the tool work?

35:57 The positive impact of understanding EI

37:57 https://www.eiconsortium.org/

38:53 What's stopping organizations from take this EI initiative?

42:04 The COVID Impact and Adam's approach

47:43 How does one go about identifying a career path?

52:01 Challenges one should be prepared for

56:07 Top 3 important things one must be aware of before committing to a change

01:00:04 Adam's suggestion to corporates

01:01:51 We cannot use our IQ unless we have a strong EQ!

01:08:31 Adam's words of wisdom 

Episode 3 SUJATA PAWAR, Menstrual Activist & Founder, AVNI, Thane, India

In this episode, we meet SUJATA PAWAR, Menstrual Activist & Founder, AVNI, Thane, India

Topics covered in this video:

00:00 Introduction

01:01 Welcome Sujata Pawar, Menstrual Activist, Founder AVNI, Thane, India

04:02 Changing work-life from corporates to start-up

10:11 Breaking the Taboo - Speaking up about menstrual issues

15:29 Getting MEN to be participative in understanding / resolving women’s' issues

16:07 Sujata's life partner Apurv Agrawal - Co-founder, AVNI

16:29 Bollywood Movie - PAD MAN - feature film on periods is based on Murganantham's life and journey researching menstrual pads

17:22 Menstrual health - from Ayurveda perspective

21:19 Turning the start-up into a family business

22:16 The start-up experience enhances one’s skill set

22:42 Key challenges faced by AVNI

23:09 Launching AVNI during COVID-19

28:36 Understanding AVNI's product range

38:00 How does one identify his / her career path?

39:26 Reason for owning a Start-up should stem from your passion

42:36 Key challenges one should be aware of

43:44 Importance of a business model

44:12 Finding investment vs. testing your idea

48:21 AVNI's communication channels

50:52 Sujata's suggestions to Educational Institutions

58:34 Sujata's words of wisdom

01:00:55 Reach out to Sujata  

Episode 2 PAIGE KRYSTAL WILCOX, Author, Social Activist, Change Maker, Brisbane, Australia

In this episode, we meet PAIGE KRYSTAL WILCOX, Author, Intentional Storyteller, Social Activist, Change Maker, Brisbane, Australia

Topics covered in this video:

00:00 Introduction

01:59 Welcome Paige Krystal Wilcox

04:36 Paige's experience going through a huge change

09:54 Addressing the taboo around the term "transgender"

14:40 There's NEVER any shame in seeking help!!!

16:24 Out for Australia

18:26 Paige's transition - key challenges impacting career

23:31 The challenge of being yourself vs. being professional

26:00 What motivates Paige?

30:36 The term "Self-made" - analysed

31:44 Paige's take on the COVID - 19 situation

35:30 Importance of professional networking during the pandemic

38:52 Paige's approach to LinkedIN

42:05 How does one identify his/her career path & key challenges

45:44 Top 3 important things one should be aware of before committing to a change

49:01 How can organisations build a safe & inclusive work environment?

55:54 Psychological safety

57:32 How can an individual be professional while being himself/herself?

01:02:55 Reach out to Paige Krystal Wilcox 


Episode 1 KIRSTEN ANDERSEN Consultant, Lecturer & Mentor, Denmark

In this episode, we meet KIRSTEN ANDERSEN, Consultant, Lecturer & Mentor, Odense / Sønderborg, Denmark

Topics covered in this video:

00:00 Introduction

00:51 Welcome Kirsten Andersen

10:11 Kirsten's motivation behind her career path

11:57 The Copenhagen Business School's Full-Time MBA

12:32 How does Kirsten approach change?

13:36 Kirsten's MODEL of the day!!!

17:45 Key challenges & Kirsten's approach

25:17 Kirsten's take on COVID 19 challenges

33:12 How does one identify his / her career path?

41:11 Top 3 challenges to be aware of before making a change

45:25 Women in Leadership - why is this still a challenge?

58:54 Kirsten's words of wisdom

01:02:06 Reach out to Kirsten