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BasTalk - life at work.
BasTalk - life at work.
Welcome world, to BasTalk - your podcast about life at work, where we talk about stuff that no one really tells you at work. That said if you are looking for some major management mumbo jumbo, this is not it. BasTalk has no life-changing advice, no get-rich-quick insights, or paradigm-shifting fluff stuff to transform your life or turn you into a superhero overnight. Instead, it is a simple, slow burn, straight talk. If you're patient enough to listen to some practical and tactical insights from my 20+ years of corporate experience, then BasTalk might be the right podcast for you. Think of it as a constant companion while you are stuck in the traffic of office life or struggling to get on that morning walk of your career, BasTalk is with you. There are various topics, from people management and leadership to career insights and navigating office culture and politics as well. The goal, idea is to make you rethink, reflect and revisit many aspects of your career and life at work and see if you could do it any differently. If not, that's okay too! BasTalk is not etched in stone, it's a work in progress and the content on topics evolve as I learn, experience, and reflect on my own journey. I welcome you all to walk the BasTalk! Connect: https://linktr.ee/aayanisms email: aayanisms@gmail.com www.bastalk.in
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BasTalk - life at work.

BasTalk

A podcast about life at work!

Welcome world, to BasTalk - a podcast about life at work. We talk about stuff that no one tells you at work.

That said if you are looking for some major management mumbo jumbo, this is not it. BasTalk has no life-changing advice, no get-rich-quick insights, or paradigm-shifting fluff stuff to transform your life or turn you into a superhero overnight.

Instead, it is a simple, slow burn, straight talk.There are topics from people management and leadership to career insights and navigating office culture and politics as well. The goal, idea is to make you rethink, reflect, and revisit workplace decisions.

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Sept. 4, 2025

๐Ÿ˜ค Are you tolerating the brilliant jerk because they deliver results?

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ BasTalk S6 Ep15: The No Asshole Rule โ€“ Why Brilliant Jerks Cost More Than They Deliver Weโ€™ve all worked with that one person โ€” the superstar who closes the biggest deals, hits every quota, and dazzles leadershipโ€ฆ but leave...
Aug. 22, 2025

๐ŸšจVariations of the God Complex ๐Ÿ™‡ at the workplace.

Ever had a boss who always jumps in to close the deal? Or a stakeholder who rewrites every slide, claiming only they can get it right? Welcome to the world of the God Complex at Work . From the Hero Complex ๐Ÿฆธโ€โ™‚๏ธ where leaders...
Aug. 15, 2025

๐Ÿšฆ Perception Tax: The Silent Cost To Your Career ๐Ÿšฆ

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ BasTalk S6 EP11: When Perceptions Become Reality Perception vs Reality at Work โ€“ Which One Really Matters? You may be the hardest worker in the room, but if the perception doesnโ€™t align with your realityโ€ฆ your career may n...
July 19, 2025

๐Ÿ™…๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธManager Meltdown Mix: Chronic stress + Toxic Workplace = Burnout Cocktail

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ BasTalk S6 EP10: Manager Meltdown โ€“ Burnout, Stress & the $9.6 Trillion Productivity Drain ๐Ÿ™‡ Managers are no longer just team leaders โ€” they're therapists, fire-fighters, strategists, and often, the emotional shock absorbe...
June 28, 2025

๐ŸŽ“ Campus Placements : The 3 Body Problem- Parents,Students & Corporates.

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ BasTalk S6 EP9: Campus Placements โ€“ Expectation vs Reality ๐ŸŽ“ Campus placements in India often feel like a high-stakes movie plotโ€”parents playing hopeful producers, colleges as enthusiastic directors, and students caught so...
May 16, 2025

๐ŸŒ A First Timers Guide To Visiting The India Office! ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ BasTalk S6 EP7: When Foreigners Visit India Offices" ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐ŸŒ What happens when East meets West in the office corridor? ๐Ÿงณ Imagine stepping into a buzzing Indian workplace for the first timeโ€”where the chai flows, the greetings a...
May 9, 2025

Are you too soft to lead a strong team?๐Ÿ‘”

Are you a "Softie" at work? Or just emotionally intelligent? ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ In the latest episode of #BasTalk , we tackle the unspoken tension many managers face โ€” especially when leading seasoned, high-performing teams : ๐Ÿง  How do you st...
April 25, 2025

๐Ÿšฒ Stay woke stay real ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ BasTalk S6 EP4: Struggling with Woke Culture? Navigating Sensitivity in a Complex workplace Imagine this: Youโ€™re at an office town hall. A senior leader jokes about "old-school values" โ€” half the room laughs, the other hal...

Recent Blog Posts

Oct. 5, 2023

Rewards and Recognition

Hey, BasTalkers! ๐Ÿš€ Are you ready to dive into a topic that's crucial for any organization's success? We're about to unravel the fascinating world of Rewards and Recognition. ๐Ÿ† In this episode, we're not just scratching the surface; we're digging deโ€ฆ

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