RISEUP@work

RISEUP@work (Aired 09-16-26) Strengths-Based Career Growth: Building Trust and Using AI at Work

NowMedia Television Networks — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:35:38 +0000

On RISEUP@work, host Deepak Bhootra welcomes Mark Creusen, founder of Strength Hack AI and author of The Strength Hack, to explore how strengths-based career development can transform workplace performance, professional relationships, and long-term growth.

From identifying the work that genuinely energizes you to building trust with new colleagues, the discussion examines practical ways to navigate team dynamics, handle constructive criticism, and communicate effectively with managers

RISEUP@work (Aired 10-07-26) From Sales Leadership to AI: Building Clarity at Work and Home

NowMedia Television Networks — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 02:09:00 +0000

In this episode of RISEUP@WORK, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra welcomes Paul Neuman for a conversation about leadership, enterprise sales, and artificial intelligence. Paul shares insights on simplifying complex decisions, building lasting customer relationships, and leading with curiosity and trust. The discussion explores AI governance, the importance of clear business objectives, and the risks of adopting technology without proper processes. Drawing from his books, Paul also addresses AI's impact on families, children's digital safety, responsible AI use, and the importance of open communication and shared boundaries between parents and children.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Welcome and Introduction of Paul Newman
(00:01:20) - From Engineer to Sales Leader: Finding Clarity
(00:03:35) - Creating Clarity in Complex Deals
(00:05:25) - Chasing Numbers vs. Building Lasting Relationships
(00:08:25) - Advice to Younger Self: Be Curious
(00:11:00) - Transition to AI Discussion
(00:11:59) - Commercial Break
(00:12:41) - Introducing the AI Governance Book and 'The Fog'
(00:16:49) - Busyness vs. Business: Diagnosing Fake AI Progress
(00:19:59) - AI as a Magnifying Glass for Broken Processes
(00:23:17) - Pivot to Families and AI: Teaser for Next Book
(00:23:48) - Commercial Break
(00:24:30) - Introducing 'Parents Stop the Carnage'
(00:25:39) - Why This Book: Clarity for Families and AI
(00:28:04) - AI as a Child's Confidant: Risks and Boundaries
(00:30:24) - Privacy, Social Media and Digital Permanence
(00:33:18) - AI in Schoolwork: Helping vs. Doing the Work
(00:36:36) - Commercial Break
(00:37:37) - Building a Family AI Agreement
(00:41:11) - Why Rules Must Apply to Parents Too
(00:45:10) - Protect First, Discuss Afterward: Handling Mistakes
(00:47:46) - Closing Remarks and Where to Find Paul

RISEUP@work (Aired 09-30-26) Mental Fitness: How to Perform Under Pressure Without Burning Out

NowMedia Television Networks — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:25:02 +0000

What separates sustained high performance from simply working harder? In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Deepak Bhootra welcomes Birger Vilén, a talent development coach and mentor specializing in high-performance leadership across sports and business, to translate lessons from elite competition into practical strategies for the workplace.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Introduction and Guest Background
(00:01:07) - From Racing to Mental Fitness Coaching
(00:04:29) - Determination: Wants vs Needs
(00:08:29) - Dealing with Uncontrollable Situations
(00:10:45) - Segment Break and Teaser
(00:11:30) - App Promotion and Program Info
(00:11:56) - Losing in Public and Learning from Defeat
(00:15:04) - The Myth of Positive Thinking
(00:16:00) - Verified Confidence Explained
(00:18:23) - The Power of Self-Observation and Inner Dialogue
(00:21:36) - Segment Wrap-Up and Setting Up Segment Three
(00:22:46) - Break and Station Promotion
(00:23:11) - Seasons, Recovery, and Sustainable Performance
(00:24:04) - Turning the Work Year into Training Seasons
(00:25:43) - Breaking Down Skills to Improve Performance
(00:29:22) - Training Time vs Constant Work Demands
(00:33:42) - Pressure, Permanence, and Stress Sickness
(00:35:56) - Break and Station Promotion Again
(00:36:21) - App Promotion Repeat
(00:36:46) - Redefining Mentorship and Experimentation
(00:40:49) - Losses as Data Points and Verified Confidence Revisited
(00:41:56) - Professional Niceties vs Genuine Connection
(00:44:18) - Seeing Others and Building Real Trust
(00:45:36) - Mental Fitness as a Life Skill and Closing Thoughts

RISEUP@work (Aired 09-23-26) Future of Work: The Skills That Keep Your Career Relevant

NowMedia Television Networks — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:19:28 +0000

In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra welcomes Dr. Cheryl Richards, President and CEO of Catapult, to examine what career readiness really means as AI, changing jobs, and new workplace expectations reshape how organizations and professionals grow. Rather than treating the future of work as a technology problem, Cheryl reframes it as a challenge of change management, adaptability, resilience, learning agility, and human judgment.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Introduction and defining the future of work
(00:01:49) - Change management, not just AI
(00:04:29) - Human capital vs. balance sheet disconnect
(00:07:31) - Never cut your way to growth: the 70-20-10 rule
(00:08:56) - Crisis as opportunity and selling differently
(00:10:11) - Advice for employees to stay valuable
(00:11:25) - Segment break and teaser for part two
(00:12:02) - Reflection: change management and judgment in an AI world
(00:13:35) - Judgment as the core value in an AI-driven workplace
(00:15:02) - Sales, AI, and the real meaning of value
(00:16:07) - Intentionality in career development
(00:17:25) - Defining success on your own terms
(00:18:19) - Revisiting the investment-in-people meme
(00:18:50) - Difficulty as development: the crisis mindset
(00:19:46) - Applying the 70-20-10 model to real growth
(00:20:36) - Creating your own development experiences
(00:21:44) - Closing reflections and forward-looking questions
(00:23:23) - Segment break and teaser for succession planning
(00:24:01) - App and podcast promotion
(00:24:35) - Deciding which capabilities to build vs. hire
(00:26:47) - Avoiding succession planning mistakes
(00:28:58) - Closing skill gaps for succession candidates
(00:31:22) - AI as a development tool for career growth
(00:33:29) - AI's limitations and challenging its answers
(00:34:37) - Closing remarks and where to find Catapult
(00:35:38) - Final segment introduction
(00:35:58) - Personal succession planning: who am I becoming next
(00:38:31) - Making development specific, not vague
(00:39:56) - Getting honest feedback from others
(00:41:42) - Living competencies through practice, not courses
(00:42:34) - AI as augmented intelligence and sparring partner
(00:45:25) - Owning your own career development
(00:47:06) - Final exercise: building evidence for future growth

RISEUP@work (Aired 09-09-26) Beyond the Resume: Skills-Based Hiring and Career Success

NowMedia Television Networks — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:01:20 +0000

In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Dr. Orin Davis, self-actualization engineer, human capital consultant, researcher, and coach, for a fresh look at how talent should be identified and developed in today’s workplace. Instead of relying too heavily on resumes and traditional interviews, Dr. Davis argues for a more skills-first approach that evaluates what people can actually do, why they want the role, and how well they fit the organization.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Introducing Dr. Oren Davis and Self-Actualization Engineering
(00:01:41) - Rethinking Resumes and Hiring: Skills Before Credentials
(00:05:47) - Cultural Fit, Interviews, and Flipping the Hiring Process
(00:07:11) - Sales Analogy and the Case for Interview-First Hiring
(00:12:24) - Break and Show Info
(00:13:22) - Productivity vs. Doing Your Best Work
(00:15:01) - Understanding Flow and Csikszentmihalyi
(00:18:26) - Identifying What Energizes You Professionally
(00:19:40) - Identity, Self-Awareness, and Self-Actualization
(00:22:15) - Discovering Preferences and Your Ethical Palette
(00:24:20) - Break and Teaser for AI Segment
(00:25:09) - AI vs Human Skills: Where the Line Is Drawn
(00:27:58) - Human Capabilities That Remain Valuable with AI
(00:29:52) - Employee-Driven AI Use and Job Control
(00:32:04) - Getting Cut Down to Size: Learning and Resilience
(00:37:10) - Break and Segment Transition to Individual Growth
(00:38:10) - Self-Actualization in Everyday Work Life
(00:39:43) - Defining 'Good' Performance and Alignment with Managers
(00:40:56) - Building Your Own Growth Trajectory and Mentorship
(00:44:19) - Keeping an Internal Resume and Personal Board of Directors
(00:45:51) - Preventing Quiet Quitting and Rewarding Growth
(00:48:00) - Closing Thoughts: It All Comes Back to You

RISEUP@work (Aired 08-26-26) Career Reinvention: How to Rebuild Confidence and Create Your Own Path

NowMedia Television Networks — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:51:54 +0000

In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Anya Fileva, founder and creator of Claw and Paw Apparel, to explore what career reinvention really looks like when professional success no longer feels aligned with who you are. Drawing from her journey from Ukraine, corporate life, fashion design, and entrepreneurship, Anya shares how she stopped climbing someone else’s ladder and began building a path rooted in creativity, identity, and personal fulfillment.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Rise Up At Work
(00:02:25) - What is the single point that shaped your life?
(00:03:53) - In the Elevator With Rachel
(00:06:26) - Anya Mukhtar's
(00:07:10) - The Colorist on Her Pets
(00:09:59) - Katie on Starting Over
(00:11:45) - Rise Up at Work
(00:12:31) - Anya's Claw and Paw
(00:15:21) - T-Shirt
(00:17:06) - How do you keep your customers happy?
(00:19:10) - Deepak On AI's Impact On His Profession
(00:21:52) - Rising Up at Work
(00:23:42) - Deepak Bhutra on Anya Filewa
(00:24:39) - How to Overcome Self-Doubt
(00:29:26) - In the Elevator With Rich People
(00:31:38) - Doug Baldwin on Women's Confidence
(00:33:04) - What's That One Mantra for Real Success?
(00:35:21) - Rising Up at Work
(00:36:03) - Anya's journey to success
(00:36:36) - What Is Confidence?
(00:36:47) - What was the first biggest surprise you got as a founder entrepreneur?
(00:39:03) - What Advice Would 21 Year Old Anya Have For Her Life?
(00:41:04) - What would you tell a 21 year old about his or her life
(00:42:23) - Have You Got What it Takes to Start a Business?
(00:44:25) - Cats and Dogs: The New Fashion
(00:45:56) - Where Can People Find Claw & Paw Code?
(00:47:36) - Anya's Entrepreneur Talk

RISEUP@work (Aired 08-12-26) B2B Client Acquisition: How to Build a Predictable Growth System

NowMedia Television Networks — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:41:30 +0000

In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhoothra sits down with Sabrina Kinckle, growth systems consultant, to uncover why talented professionals and B2B firms often struggle with unpredictable client acquisition and what it takes to build a consistent growth engine.

RISEUP@work (Aired 07-15-26) Workplace Mental Health: What Every Leader Needs to Know

NowMedia Television Networks — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:46:54 +0000

In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra welcomes Michelle Coates, occupational therapist and founder of Blue Balance, to discuss why workplace mental health, employee wellbeing, and disability management are essential leadership responsibilities not just HR initiatives. Together, they explore how healthier workplaces lead to stronger teams, higher productivity, and better business outcomes.

RISEUP@work (Aired 07-08-26) Future Leaders Start Early: The Skills AI Can’t Replace

NowMedia Television Networks — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:35:48 +0000

In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra welcomes Khayang Gagiano, author, educator, and talent transformation expert, for an eye-opening conversation about where successful careers really begin. Challenging the belief that professional development starts in adulthood, Khayang explains how the foundations of leadership, resilience, creativity, communication, and emotional intelligence are built during the earliest years of life.

RISEUP@work (Aired 07-01-26) The AI Workplace Shift: Why Trust, Emotional Intelligence, and Leadership Matter More Than Ever

NowMedia Television Networks — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:53:27 +0000

in this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra welcomes Paula Quincey, CEO of Engaged Humans and relationship intelligence expert, for a powerful conversation about the one competitive advantage technology can’t replace: human connection.

As AI, hybrid work, and constant change reshape the modern workplace, Paula explains why trust, emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and healthy conflict are becoming essential leadership skills.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Rising Up at Work With Paula Quincy
(00:01:03) - Bring the Human Back into the Workplace
(00:01:55) - Paul and the Workplace Relationships
(00:04:51) - What is Relationship Intelligence?
(00:06:22) - Building Trust in the Workplace
(00:11:00) - Relationship Challenges at Work
(00:12:15) - Rising Up With Paula Quincy
(00:12:38) - Why Do People See Conflict as a Negative?
(00:18:34) - In the Elevator With Conflict
(00:21:40) - The Need to Call Out Traitors
(00:23:28) - 21 Year olds Starting the Workforce
(00:24:11) - Rising Up at Work
(00:26:40) - Paula on Psychological Safety
(00:30:09) - Mental Well-Being in the Workplace
(00:34:58) - Rising Up at Work
(00:36:30) - Rise Up at Work
(00:36:59) - What It Means to Be Successful, Not Just Survive
(00:37:30) - Thinking About Well-Being at Work
(00:38:49) - How to Talk to Yourself When You're a 21 Year Old
(00:44:03) - The Crisis of Sales Personal Safety
(00:45:04) - The Secret to a Flooding Workplace
(00:47:36) - Deepak Bhutra

RISEUP@work (Aired 05-13-26) Confidence is built before careers begin: why communication, self-worth, and emotional intelligence shape future leaders

NowMedia Television Networks — Thu, 14 May 2026 01:41:54 +0000

In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Jasmine Davis, founder and CEO of Pretty Talk LLC, to explore why leadership development must begin long before young people enter the workforce.

Drawing from her experience in juvenile justice, youth mentorship, and character development, Jasmine shares how confidence, communication, empathy, and emotional intelligence are becoming the true power skills of the modern workplace.

RISEUP@work (Aired 04-29-26) Sales isn’t luck it’s a system: why founders fail to scale and how to build a real revenue engine

NowMedia Television Networks — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:02:05 +0000

In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Gearoid Cox founder of Sales Pipeline to break down why most founders struggle to scale revenue and what it actually takes to build a predictable sales engine.

Drawing from his experience in enterprise sales and entrepreneurship, Gearoid reveals the biggest mistake leaders make: relying on hustle instead of building structured, repeatable systems.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Rising Up at Work With Deepak Bhutra
(00:00:33) - Girod on Growth
(00:00:51) - What Does Sales Pipeline Do Today?
(00:01:36) - In the Elevator With Entrepreneurs
(00:02:00) - What Do Business Leaders Get It Wrong When They Build a Sales Engine
(00:03:32) - What to Do About Sales When the Company's On Fire?
(00:05:25) - How to fix a sales culture
(00:06:33) - WSJD Live: The System of Solutions
(00:10:55) - The Need to Grow Your Business
(00:13:08) - How To Have A Real Talk With a Founder
(00:16:01) - The Cost of Resilience in Sales
(00:17:24) - Rise Up at Work
(00:17:53) - Talking to Oliver Giroud
(00:18:15) - What Does Sales Have to Teach Us About Resilience?
(00:20:14) - What Makes Great Salespeople So Burnout-Free?
(00:23:54) - How to become more resilient and purposeful in your career
(00:26:17) - In the Elevator With Peter Garud
(00:28:10) - In the Elevator With Steve Jobs
(00:30:44) - What Side of You Has Entrepreneurism Revealed?
(00:32:14) - How to Get Out Of the Trap of Growth
(00:33:35) - What Advice Would You Give to Your 21-Year-Old Self
(00:36:11) - Rising Up at Work
(00:37:07) - Overwhelmed? Here's Help!
(00:39:41) - In the Elevator With Steve Jobs
(00:40:56) - Getting Out of the Job
(00:43:21) - How to Balance Your Life
(00:46:37) - Grow Cox on Why You're Complaining and How to Prevent
(00:48:12) - Putin's acceptance speech

RISEUP@work (Aired 04-22-26) Working harder won’t close deals: the real reason opportunities stall and how to fix it

NowMedia Television Networks — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:41:37 +0000

In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Mark Phinick, author of When Deals Go Quiet and founder of Let’s Make It Rain, to uncover why effort alone doesn’t accelerate sales success.

Mark challenges traditional selling by revealing that deals don’t close through persistence alone, but through understanding how organizations actually make decisions.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Rising Up At Work With Mark Finnick
(00:01:01) - How to Accelerate Your Sales Career with SEO
(00:01:24) - Sales Coach: Effort and Organization Goals
(00:02:54) - How to Manage a Pipeline of Deals
(00:10:34) - How to Rise Up at Work
(00:12:06) - The 4 Conditions That Must Be Included Before a Deal Forms
(00:14:53) - What to Do For New Sellers?
(00:17:51) - How To Catch Weak Deals Before They Crash
(00:20:34) - Marketing Champion: How to Keep the Client Excited
(00:22:09) - Marketing Lessons on Enthusiasm
(00:23:03) - The Challenge of Being a Champion
(00:23:45) - Rising Up At Work
(00:24:24) - Stop Sellying
(00:28:23) - Coach vs Champion: The Business Case
(00:31:39) - Does Forecast Pressure Distort Sales Development?
(00:35:21) - Rising Up at Work: Segment 3
(00:36:34) - What's With the Quiet Stage of Enterprise Deals?
(00:40:14) - Mark Cuban: The Secret to Deal Making
(00:44:18) - What Makes a Great Salesperson?
(00:45:40) - In the Elevator With Mark Zuckerberg
(00:46:27) - What Makes a Great Salesperson?
(00:48:24) - Rise Up At Work

RISEUP@work (Aired 04-15-26) Sales is not a job it’s the life skill that builds leaders, influence, and unstoppable careers

NowMedia Television Networks — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:55:03 +0000

In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Raghuraman sales leader, trainer, and founder of SalesArt to redefine sales as more than a profession. It’s a life skill that shapes communication, confidence, and long-term career success.

Drawing from decades of experience training over 70,000 professionals, Raghuraman shares why sales is not about personality, but about discipline, empathy, and structured execution.

RISEUP@work (Aired 04-08-26) Building isn’t enough: the real reason founders fail to sell and how to fix it

NowMedia Television Networks — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:42:37 +0000

In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Suresh Madhuvarsu co-founder & CEO of SalesTable to unpack one of the toughest transitions in entrepreneurship: moving from building a product to actually selling it.

Drawing from 25+ years in startups, Suresh shares the hard truth many founders face great products don’t guarantee revenue.

RISEUP@work (Aired 04-01-26) From pressure to power: how to rebuild, recover, and perform when everything is on the line

NowMedia Television Networks — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:50:37 +0000

In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Jason Safford author of Win Your Day and resilience architect to explore how professionals can navigate pressure, avoid burnout, and rebuild stronger through crisis.

Jason breaks down resilience as a system not just a mindset introducing practical frameworks around discipline, recovery, and self-awareness.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Rising Up at Work
(00:00:37) - Deepak on The Need for Resilience
(00:07:03) - Weak Beams in Leaders
(00:10:09) - What Happens When People Misinterpret Personal Failure?
(00:11:54) - Rising Up at Work
(00:13:11) - Reasons for Resilience: Its Architecture
(00:16:53) - How Does Emotional Stress manifest physically?
(00:18:39) - What are we looking for when we see some people going through a
(00:19:51) - Five Questions for Caregiver
(00:21:08) - 5 Daily Discipline to Strengthen the Day
(00:24:29) - Rising Up At Work
(00:25:15) - Discipline to Build Resilience
(00:28:35) - What is the Difference Between Effort and Completion in Real World
(00:30:40) - 21-Year-Old on His Recovery
(00:32:41) - Sales Coach: How to Win a Sales Deal
(00:37:02) - Rising Up at Work
(00:38:13) - Rise Up at Work
(00:38:56) - Deepak's Guide to Reclaiming Your Life
(00:45:15) - Thankfulness, Affirmation and Structure for a High-Stake
(00:46:34) - The Importance of Gratitude
(00:48:00) - Jason Safford on How to Win Your Day
(00:49:51) - Deepak Bhutra

RISEUP@work (Aired 03-25-26) Startup Growth Secrets: Messaging, Capital Strategy, and Leadership Mistakes to Avoid

NowMedia Television Networks — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:37:04 +0000

In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Justin Starbird, CEO of The AEBLI Group, to explore the real journey behind entrepreneurship, leadership, and building something that lasts. From early career struggles and chasing material success to redefining values through experience, Justin shares how authenticity, clarity, and strong systems shape long-term growth.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Rising Up at Work With Deepak Bhutra
(00:00:23) - CEO of Ably Group Justin Starbuck
(00:00:34) - In the Elevator With Justin Flannery
(00:01:00) - Pitch Deck
(00:02:32) - Justin On Marketing and Business Development
(00:03:39) - In the Elevator With Steve Jobs
(00:05:10) - "Old Timers"
(00:06:07) - The Secret to Starting and Growing a Business
(00:09:27) - In the Elevator With Deepak
(00:10:48) - A Value System for Growth
(00:12:11) - Rising Up At Work
(00:13:09) - The Shift From Hustle to Systems
(00:16:17) - Crowdfunding: The Future of Ideas
(00:16:46) - Have You Turned From Consulting to Investing?
(00:19:10) - What's the Best Place to Start a Startup?
(00:21:35) - What's The Difference Between a Startup's Mission and Capital
(00:22:53) - How to Raise Money in an AI Startup
(00:25:31) - Rising Up At Work
(00:26:17) - Rising Up at Work: The Need to Manage the Age
(00:27:13) - How AI Is Affecting Marketing
(00:29:20) - Podcaster on How Marketing Is Becoming More Human
(00:31:47) - What Skills Are More Valuable Because of AI?
(00:34:35) - Top 10 Marketing Lessons for 21-Year-olds
(00:38:30) - Rising Up At Work
(00:39:16) - Rise Up At Work: Justin Ably
(00:41:18) - Motivation and Discipline in the Business
(00:42:52) - What Have You Had To Give Away To Get Out Of A Div
(00:46:40) - What Made My Career So Successful
(00:48:50) - "Don't Fall In Love With Your Dad"
(00:49:49) - How to Get Out Of Bed
(00:50:33) - Rise Up At Work With Justin Starboard

RISEUP@work (Aired 03-18-26) Stop grinding, start leading: the mindset shift that transforms burnout into sustainable success

NowMedia Television Networks — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:15:11 +0000

In this episode of Rise Up at Work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Divya Gill CPA, entrepreneur, and founder of Gill Tax Group to explore how high performers can grow without burning out. Drawing from her journey as a second-generation CPA and immigrant leader, Divya shares powerful insights on shifting from overwork to intentional leadership.