Ragi Kuttikate on Reinvention, Career Courage & Backing Yourself in the Face of Uncertainty | Ep 29
In this episode, Ragi Kuttikate shares the remarkable story of how she’s reinvented her career across continents, industries, and life chapters — from customer service in India to strategic talent acquisition in Australia.With honesty and insight, Ragi opens up about the realities of starting over, the emotional toll of job hunting as a migrant, and how a “side gig” built on helping others find work turned into something much bigger.Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, moving countries, or just trying to find the courage to back yourself, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom, quiet resilience, and perspective you won’t find in a textbook.A must-listen for recruiters, career changers, and anyone who’s ever had to start again.
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Darren Flynn & Terri Reid on Mentorship, Communication Skills & Creating Space for the Next Generation | Ep 28
In this episode, Darren Flynn shares the lessons he’s learned over a career spanning three decades in engineering and leadership. Interviewed by Terri Reid, Darren opens up about the importance of mentorship, why communication is the most underrated skill in business, and how leaders can intentionally create space for emerging talent.From stories of early career challenges to the role of trust in building strong teams, Darren’s insights are both grounded and generous — a must-listen for engineers, team leaders, and anyone passionate about building people as well as projects.
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Raj Sarin on Redefining Success, Building a Mobile Business & Letting Go of “Someday” | Ep 27
What happens when chasing success no longer feels… successful?In this episode, Darren Flynn sits down with Raj Sarin, Managing Director of Equity Finance Solutions, to explore how a few pivotal mindset shifts led him to reimagine everything — from how he runs his business to how he defines a good life.From scaling back 80-hour weeks to running a mobile business across Australia, Raj shares the lessons that helped him swap “someday” goals for present-moment living — and the unexpected clarity that came with it.We talk values-led ambition, lifestyle design, and what it really means to build a business that fits you — not the other way around.If you’ve ever felt stuck on the treadmill or wondered what success should look like — this one’s for you.
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Kye Macdonald on Recruiting Unicorns, Navigating Culture Clashes & Why Titles Matter | Ep 26
What do you do when you’ve built a 20-year career connecting the unfindable with the unstoppable?In this episode, Darren Flynn sits down with Kye MacDonald, founder of Sky Recruitment, to unpack two decades of insights on the business of talent—especially when the talent doesn’t even have a LinkedIn profile.From recruitment as relationship-building to the rise of title inflation and why “just doing good work” isn’t enough to win repeat business, Kye dives into the truths most hiring managers won’t say out loud.We talk candidate psychology, culture fit vs. skill set, and how engineering consultancies can (and should) think differently about BD, branding, and developing junior talent.If you’ve ever wondered how to get hired, build your dream team, or just navigate the politics of job titles—this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.
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Chaitali Narla on Big Tech, Bold Moves & Building with AI and Empathy | Ep 25
What happens when you leave a 15-year career at Google—and choose to start over?In this episode, Darren Flynn chats with Chaitali Narla, CTO at Glīd, Co-Founder of Revarta, and Founder of Chai Time, about bold career pivots, scaling global teams, and building new ventures at the intersection of leadership, AI, and self-discovery.From leading 200+ engineers across continents to supporting mid-career professionals with AI-powered coaching tools, Chaitali shares honest insights on influence without authority, navigating change, and why your “side quests” might be the key to your next big move.If you’re rethinking your path, building something from the ground up, or curious about how to lead with empathy in a high-tech world—this one’s for you.
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