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.

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318 episodes
Updated Jan 26, 2023

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Jul 2, 2020 · 6 min
There's an App for That!
When does one have an app? A few years ago, almost every little enterprise wanted to have an app of their own. Sometimes, it works, and sometimes building an app is a complete waste of time. The travelling prof's experiences and analysis on app builds. 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.
Jun 30, 2020 · 7 min
Unfair and Ugly
The travelling professor's take on how the Fair and Lovely change of brand name signifies something deeper for us as consumers- and how we can use this for ourselves when we interact with big companies. 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.
Jun 25, 2020 · 7 min
The New High of Neuroplasticity
Why being neuroplastic is not only possible, but also absolutely essential. How do we achieve this state regularly, so we are at our smartest? An exploration of both the safe and unsafe ways. 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.
Jun 23, 2020 · 11 min
How to take on Nepotism
To take on Nepotism, we need to understand it deeply first. Why is it so pervasive? Is there a good part to it? How can I motivate myself to break through? 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.
Jun 18, 2020 · 7 min
The Art of Timing
Get your timing right, and your fortunes explode. Get them wrong, and they implode. A quizzical look on timing, luck and how to be connected to the right timing for the launch of anything- your product, your service, your personal brand. 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.
Jun 16, 2020 · 6 min
Don't Hire Consultants
Consultancy is old age, and riddled with issues. Want to know how to get the right kind of outsider help without compromising on trust and ownership? A few thoughts on the future of the external consultant. 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.
Jun 11, 2020 · 7 min
Tribute
In my travels- I’ve met a lot of interesting people- and Prof Jagdish Sheth is certainly very very high on that list. This diary entry is a snapshot of my experiences with an awesome thinker and human being. 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.
Jun 9, 2020 · 6 min
Hustling
What constitutes a good hustle? Should everyone be "hustling"? This diary entry explores on of the more popular words in modern day life- and a different take on hustling vs. chilling. 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.
Jun 4, 2020 · 6 min
The 80/20 Principle
This principle can be potentially groundbreaking- if only we understand it, and understand how to use it. This diary entry explores how we can do this effectively. 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.
Jun 2, 2020 · 8 min
Don't Do Webinars
Just because everyone is doing it- don't conduct a webinar. If you still feel compelled to do so, this diary entry helps you rejig your perspective, get your act together, and make it memorable for your listener. 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.
May 28, 2020 · 5 min
Smart Risks vs Dumb Risks
This diary entry looks at developing an understanding of how the human brain perceives risks- and interprets them. Sometimes we interpret well, sometimes we don't. Can we improve our strike rate? 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.
May 26, 2020 · 6 min
Compete or Collaborate?
When should I compete? When should I work together? Are there any theories, benchmarks, rules regarding the same? How can I follow them effectively? This diary entry explores an answer or two. 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.
May 21, 2020 · 5 min
Learning from Animals
There's a lot that animals can teach us- if only we observe! The strategies, tactics and overall behavior of different kinds of animals can teach us many things that could be useful in our work and lives. Here are some observations on how to learn from animals and benefit! 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.
May 19, 2020 · 6 min
Succeed with Your LinkedIn Brand
We've seen a surge of activity on LinkedIn- most of it not making the impact that the person responsible for it wants it to make. This is a different take on what can actually make your LinkedIn brand better and more effective. 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.
May 14, 2020 · 6 min
The New Abnormal
Its actually the new abnormal- as we become more individualistic, less tribal, and call a spade a shovel. This diary entry looks at the sense of loss we are experiencing because of a lack of tribal belonging. And some more important trends arising out of "the new abnormal". 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.
May 12, 2020 · 5 min
Unlocking
As we approach the unlocking of the lockdown, its time that we unlock ourselves as well. This diary entry looks at how we can utilise boredom differently, and effectively look at ways of facing reality and perhaps enjoying the process of doing so. 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.
May 7, 2020 · 4 min
The Execution Problem
What this lockdown highlights is why rules are followed, and why they aren't. Most rules that aren't followed are because of a particular reason. A reason that makes us human, divine, and devilish at the same time. Here's a look on why the best laid plans of mice and men are totally dependent on their execution. 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.
May 5, 2020 · 4 min
Blind Spots
On this episode of The Travelling Professor's diary, host Siddharth Deshmukh explores why we all have taken to baking, cooking, playing music, singing, doing webinars, and other assorted stuff. Of course social media is a factor, but why did we have blind spots to all this activity and talent before? 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.
Apr 30, 2020 · 5 min
Catch-22: The Weird Research
Academic research is highly prized- but only in academic circles. Industry doesn't give a hoot. However, Industry needs research driven insights to make an impact on their business model. But industry doesn't commission research that isn't about the next quarter. This leads to a starved industry and a glut of mediocre research. Can this problem be solved? 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.
Apr 28, 2020 · 4 min
The New Alpha
On this episode of The Travelling Professor's diary, host Siddharth Deshmukh explores how the lockdown is changing the way in which we re-look at our value system. What we find attractive and desirable today is different from a couple of months back. This means, that the people we find attractive and desirable also has changed! So what do these alpha men and women look and feel like? Why are they the new Alphas? 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.