Smarter with Sid

IVM Podcasts

Let's face it, we all need to up our game from time to time and your coach this season is none other than Siddharth Deshmukh, also know as The Travelling Professor. Back with a fresh take on the good old brain fuel from Season 1, check out Smarter with Sid.

This season we focus on snackable 10 minute nuggets that will give you the little booster shots you need to take your game to the next level.

Tune in every Tuesday and Thursday to get Smarter with Sid.

Subscribe Listen in podnod RSS feed Show website

318 episodes
Updated Jan 26, 2023

Episodes318

Newest first

Nov 19, 2020 · 7 min
Minimum Viable Audience
Seth Godin's new term is worth exploring, what it means and how it can help many kinds of people in their work success by becoming a primary way to measure things. The travelling professor unravels this. You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can follow Siddharth Deshmukh on Twitter @edgysid and Instagram @thetravellingprofessor You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 17, 2020 · 6 min
The Return of the Jewel Thief
What does one do if your brand is hijacked by social media commentators and activists? The travelling professor, social media commentator himself, offers some guidance.You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.You can follow Siddharth Deshmukh on Twitter @edgysid and Instagram @thetravellingprofessorYou can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 12, 2020 · 6 min
CADBURY: Vocal For Local!
The travelling professor's analysis of the currently popular Cadbury celebration Diwali ad- and why it's a winner. You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can follow Siddharth Deshmukh on Twitter @edgysid and Instagram @thetravellingprofessor You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 10, 2020 · 8 min
The Credibility of the Cred Ad
The travelling professor's analysis of the currently popular CRED ad- what works for it and what doesn't. You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can follow Siddharth Deshmukh on Twitter @edgysid and Instagram @thetravellingprofessor You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 5, 2020 · 8 min
The Zoom Learning Benefit
The travelling prof learned a lot when he saw how his own kids learn online. Led to a crucial insight, about how formal settings like classrooms and offices miss... don't miss this one! You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can follow Siddharth Deshmukh on Twitter @edgysid and Instagram @thetravellingprofessor You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 3, 2020 · 9 min
The Peacock Paradigm
The travelling professor explores deep seated biological patterns in this diary entry- and something called "peacocking" makes an entry. Every male knows this deeply! You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can follow Siddharth Deshmukh on Twitter @edgysid and Instagram @thetravellingprofessor You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 29, 2020 · 11 min
"I want a Job Abroad"
Can you get a job abroad? Especially if you are in marketing, sales or new business development? Why is it tough? Are there any ways around this? The traveling professor investigates. You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can follow Siddharth Deshmukh on Twitter @edgysid and Instagram @thetravellingprofessor You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 27, 2020 · 8 min
Does a "SALE" Work?
It's the season of sales- aka the festive season. Do these marketing activities really work? And why? Let's get into the science behind a discount. You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can follow Siddharth Deshmukh on Twitter @edgysid and Instagram @thetravellingprofessor You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 22, 2020 · 6 min
The Unbearable Passion of Work
Are we taking work too seriously? Why do we do this? Why can't we help ourselves? Can we do something about it? The traveling professor explores his own obsession with work and scrutinises what passion is all about, and why we misplace passion for work. You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can follow Siddharth Deshmukh on Twitter @edgysid and Instagram @thetravellingprofessor You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 20, 2020 · 7 min
The Jewel Thief
The Tanishq ad everyone's upset about, and the traveling professor's take on what Tanishq should be doing, to capitalise on the reaction to their ad. A very different sort of suggestion. You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can follow Siddharth Deshmukh on Twitter @edgysid and Instagram @thetravellingprofessor You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 15, 2020 · 7 min
Dunbar's Number Revisited
Episode 8 had seen the travelling professor explore how we could use Dunbar's number for improving personal relationships- here, he explores the way in which it can be used for marketing, management and even community management. You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can follow Siddharth Deshmukh on Twitter @edgysid and Instagram @thetravellingprofessor You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 13, 2020 · 7 min
Gen Z and Anime
Why is anime such an important Gen Z thing? The travelling professor explores the phenomenon, tries to make sense of it and its various uses. You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can follow Siddharth Deshmukh on Twitter @edgysid and Instagram @thetravellingprofessor You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 8, 2020 · 8 min
The Social Dilemma Unraveled
The popular netflix documentary- and the travelling professor's take on the same. Does tech create a product out of the consumer? or a new consumer with new behaviors? Some contrarian thoughts. You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can follow Siddharth Deshmukh on Twitter @edgysid and Instagram @thetravellingprofessor You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 6, 2020 · 7 min
Cause Led Advertising
Does cause led advertising work? Where exactly? Is this the future of branding? The travelling professor investigates with an open mind. You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can follow Siddharth Deshmukh on Twitter @edgysid and Instagram @thetravellingprofessor You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 1, 2020 · 7 min
Games People Play
In this episode, the travelling professor analyses Among Us, the latest greatest popular game, and The Escape Room, a physical gaming experience. You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can follow Siddharth Deshmukh on Twitter @edgysid and Instagram @thetravellingprofessor You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 29, 2020 · 9 min
LinkedIn: Networking Platform?
The Travelling Professor investigates how Linkedin is shaping up as a platform- and how networking and community building seem to be fighting it out there- and how influencers are making the most of it- or not. You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can follow Siddharth Deshmukh on Twitter @edgysid and Instagram @thetravellingprofessor You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 24, 2020 · 7 min
Work From Home - A Question Of Leadership
Is WFH going to continue? and if it does, would the reason be employee will, cost benefits for companies..... or just leadership? The TP investigates. You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can follow Siddharth Deshmukh on Twitter @edgysid and Instagram @thetravellingprofessor You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 22, 2020 · 6 min
TikTok, Instagram: Imperfect Replacements For Each Other
In this episode, the travelling professor looks at how Instagram can never replace Tiktok, no matter how hard it tries. And the secret is in the algorithm- the sauce that binds everything together. You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can follow Siddharth Deshmukh on Twitter @edgysid and Instagram @thetravellingprofessor You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 17, 2020 · 6 min
Your Best Virtual Friends
What friends would you recommend to someone if they are 19 years old,( or 29, 39, 49- any age for that matter) and what if those friends are virtual? How would you go about selecting them? The travelling professor recommends.. You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can follow Siddharth Deshmukh on Twitter @edgysid and Instagram @thetravellingprofessor You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 15, 2020 · 8 min
Sunsets For Some
The travelling professor explores two industries that are perhaps riding into the sunset- retail store chains and advertising - and comes up with mixed feelings, but hopeful observations. You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can follow Siddharth Deshmukh on Twitter @edgysid and Instagram @thetravellingprofessor You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.