Book Releases by IIMB Alumni and Faculty

Rakesh Godhwani, PGSEM 2004, adjunct faculty, IIM, has very recently launched a book named- ‘Public Speaking Kaleidoscope’. 

Rakesh has authored three books. His latest book “What to Say and When to Shut Up!” was released in November 2014. Prior to academia, Rakesh worked in the corporate sector in various roles with Wipro, Intel, and Qualcomm. He left the corporate sector in 2008 to pursue his passion in teaching and writing. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Leadership Communication from Cardiff Metropolitan University UK. His research interests are on how some speeches make more impact than others and the role of communication in leadership.

This is the author’s fourth book and will help the readers to understand the various interconnected components of public speaking when viewed together from three broad academic lenses. Together, these lenses make a unique kaleidoscope for the reader to answer the question as to why some speeches are more impactful than others.

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Debjani Biswas, PGP 1983,  a renowned international keynote speaker, inclusion catalyst and trusted advisor to CEOs and global leaders. She has experienced being ‘different’ at multiple levels- a female engineer in male-normed environments; an Asian in North America.The author has released the book- “Miserably Successful No More: Power over Stress” which is the second ebook in the ‘Power of Diversity and Inclusion’ series.

This book asks how individuals can harness the authentic power and emotional intelligence by understanding their unique styles. The author uses an engineering mindset of data harvesting and pattern recognition to identify keys to stress reduction.

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Triggers, Mojo and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There endorses the book as follows:“This book is a must have for anyone who is, or wants to be, happy in their success.”

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Sweta Jhajharia, PGP 2001, is a serial entrepreneur, an international business speaker, and a leading global business coach. She is a multi-award winner including 2 prestigious International Stevi Awards, Millionaire Coach Award, British Franchise Association’s Judges Award and has been featured by more than 50 media outlets including BBC, FT Adviser, City AM, Training Journal, Evening Standard and Management Today. The author has released her book- “SPARKS: Ideas to Ignite Your Business Growth.”

In “Sparks”, Shweta draws on tested and proven strategies and stories to offer powerful ideas for sustainable double-digit growth. Her practical advice is grounded in her experiences of personally working with hundreds of business owners. This book teaches us the ways to implement the 4Ds of productivity * Make high-impact decisions using the B.R.A.I.N. model.

“Shweta Jhajharia is a dynamic coach who has transformed many businesses and individuals for the better. SPARKS is filled with common sense, accessible advice that will put you on the same path to success.”–Marshall Goldsmith, executive coach, business educator and NYT bestselling author, ranked the number one leadership thinker in the world by Thinkers50.

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