{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/629d98cad435d300126b7044/687b73630de40e9a7c8e1cd2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Top Corporates are Attracted to This Strategy | Interview with Shiva Ramakrishna Gajawada | #TGV640","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/629d98cad435d300126b7044/1752920819216-03c0c898-be39-4d90-b8c4-3f20f64044c3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Discover the incredible journey of Shivaramakrishna Gajawada, a rural-born leader who has spent over 18 years bridging the gap between top corporates and leading B-schools. In this deep-dive interview on The Guiding Voice, we explore the evolution of the Corporate Relationships Officer (CRO) role, the \"secret sauce\" for strong industry-academia ties, and how dedication and hard work can take you from a humble background to a global stage.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you're an MBA student, an aspiring leader, or interested in the future of campus recruitment and emerging roles like AI and strategic analysis, this episode is packed with career-shaping insights.</p><p><br></p><p>Don't forget to: </p><p>✅ Subscribe to The Guiding Voice for more inspiring career journeys. </p><p>✅ Like and share with anyone looking to elevate their professional path. </p><p>✅ Leave a comment with your favorite \"success mantra\" from the episode!</p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Shivaramakrishna Gajawada</p><p>02:10 The Journey Begins: Rural Roots in Telangana</p><p>04:42 Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Leadership, and Success</p><p>06:24 18 Years in the Making: Career Evolution</p><p>08:22 Lacking Early Guidance &amp; Finding Your Path</p><p>11:08 Success Mantra: The Role of Mentors and the Universe</p><p>14:54 What is a Corporate Relationships Officer (CRO)?</p><p>17:48 The Secret Sauce for Strong Corporate Ties</p><p>21:10 Balancing Student Aspirations vs. Corporate Expectations</p><p>22:26 Emerging Roles: AI, Strategy, and Future Trends</p><p>24:24 The Unforgettable \"Cobbler\" Story</p><p>27:38 Mindset Shift: Dedication for Rural Leaders</p><p>30:35 How Universities Can Strengthen Corporate Relations</p><p>32:23 Rapid Fire Round 2: Humble Billboards and Approaches</p><p>36:00 Final Advice for Aspiring Professionals</p><p>38:00 Closing Remarks &amp; Trivia</p><p><br></p><p>#CorporateRelations #RuralToGlobal #CareerGrowth #Leadership #StudentSuccess</p><p><br></p><p>Guest LI profile link:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivaramakrishna-gajawada-41502019/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivaramakrishna-gajawada-41502019/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Guest LI profile link:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharadhkamra/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/Sharadhhkamra/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>CONNECT WITH THE HOST ON LINKEDIN:</strong></p><p>Naveen Samala: <a href=\"http://surl.li/tmksm\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://surl.li/tmksm</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you'd like to contribute to our mission, please donate through PayPal</p><p><a href=\"https://paypal.me/NaveenSamla\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://paypal.me/NaveenSamla</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you wish to become a productivity monk, enroll in this course:&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"http://surl.li/tmksi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://surl.li/tmksi</a></p><p><br></p><p>TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 &amp; 2 are on Amazon:</p><p><br></p><p>Vol 2:&nbsp;</p><p>Notion Press:&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"http://surl.li/tmkry\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://surl.li/tmkry</a></p><p>Amazon UK: <a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQ2J7BM8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQ2J7BM8</a></p><p><br></p><p>Vol 1: Kindle:</p><p><a href=\"https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyC\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyC</a></p><p><br></p><p>Paperback:</p><p><a href=\"https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj</a></p><p><br></p><p>#TGV is available in Hindi &amp; Telugu:</p><p><a href=\"https://youtube.com/@tgvhindi\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtube.com/@tgvhindi</a></p><p><a href=\"https://youtube.com/@tgvtelugu\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtube.com/@tgvtelugu</a></p><p><br></p><p>Audio:</p><p><a href=\"http://surl.li/tmksp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://surl.li/tmksp</a>(#tgvhindi)</p><p><a href=\"http://surl.li/tmksx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://surl.li/tmksx</a> (#tgvtelugu)</p><p><br></p><p>FOLLOW ON X:</p><p>@guidingvoice</p><p>@naveensamala</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Naveen Samala & Friends"}