RISEUP@work is a dynamic program hosted by Dr. Deepak Bhootra, that explores how real professionals grow, lead, and create impact in today’s fast-changing workplace. Through honest stories and real-world experiences, the show highlights the challenges, decisions, and turning points that shape modern careers.
Each episode delivers practical strategies and actionable insights that viewers can apply immediately—whether they are building their path, leading teams, or navigating change. More than just advice, RISEUP@work sparks meaningful conversations that inspire long-term growth, reflection, and leadership at every stage of a career.
RISEUP@work (Aired 09-16-26) Strengths-Based Career Growth: Building Trust and Using AI at Work
On RISEUP@work, host Deepak Bhootra welcomes Mark Creusen, founder of Strength Hack AI and author of The Strength Hack, to explore how strengths-based career development can transform workplace performance, professional relationships, and long-term growth.
From identifying the work that genuinely energizes you to building trust with new colleagues, the discussion examines practical ways to navigate team dynamics, handle constructive criticism, and communicate effectively with managers
8 Oct 2026
RISEUP@work (Aired 10-07-26) From Sales Leadership to AI: Building Clarity at Work and Home
In this episode of RISEUP@WORK, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra welcomes Paul Neuman for a conversation about leadership, enterprise sales, and artificial intelligence. Paul shares insights on simplifying complex decisions, building lasting customer relationships, and leading with curiosity and trust. The discussion explores AI governance, the importance of clear business objectives, and the risks of adopting technology without proper processes. Drawing from his books, Paul also addresses AI's impact on families, children's digital safety, responsible AI use, and the importance of open communication and shared boundaries between parents and children.
30 Sept 2026
RISEUP@work (Aired 09-30-26) Mental Fitness: How to Perform Under Pressure Without Burning Out
What separates sustained high performance from simply working harder? In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Deepak Bhootra welcomes Birger Vilén, a talent development coach and mentor specializing in high-performance leadership across sports and business, to translate lessons from elite competition into practical strategies for the workplace.
23 Sept 2026
RISEUP@work (Aired 09-23-26) Future of Work: The Skills That Keep Your Career Relevant
In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra welcomes Dr. Cheryl Richards, President and CEO of Catapult, to examine what career readiness really means as AI, changing jobs, and new workplace expectations reshape how organizations and professionals grow. Rather than treating the future of work as a technology problem, Cheryl reframes it as a challenge of change management, adaptability, resilience, learning agility, and human judgment.
23 Sept 2026
RISEUP@work (Aired 09-09-26) Beyond the Resume: Skills-Based Hiring and Career Success
In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Dr. Orin Davis, self-actualization engineer, human capital consultant, researcher, and coach, for a fresh look at how talent should be identified and developed in today’s workplace. Instead of relying too heavily on resumes and traditional interviews, Dr. Davis argues for a more skills-first approach that evaluates what people can actually do, why they want the role, and how well they fit the organization.
27 Aug 2026
RISEUP@work (Aired 08-26-26) Career Reinvention: How to Rebuild Confidence and Create Your Own Path
In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhuthra sits down with Anya Fileva, founder and creator of Claw and Paw Apparel, to explore what career reinvention really looks like when professional success no longer feels aligned with who you are. Drawing from her journey from Ukraine, corporate life, fashion design, and entrepreneurship, Anya shares how she stopped climbing someone else’s ladder and began building a path rooted in creativity, identity, and personal fulfillment.
12 Aug 2026
RISEUP@work (Aired 08-12-26) B2B Client Acquisition: How to Build a Predictable Growth System
In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhoothra sits down with Sabrina Kinckle, growth systems consultant, to uncover why talented professionals and B2B firms often struggle with unpredictable client acquisition and what it takes to build a consistent growth engine.
6 Aug 2026
RISEUP@work (Aired 07-15-26) Workplace Mental Health: What Every Leader Needs to Know
In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhuthra welcomes Michelle Coates, occupational therapist and founder of Blue Balance, to discuss why workplace mental health, employee wellbeing, and disability management are essential leadership responsibilities not just HR initiatives. Together, they explore how healthier workplaces lead to stronger teams, higher productivity, and better business outcomes.
8 Jul 2026
RISEUP@work (Aired 07-08-26) Future Leaders Start Early: The Skills AI Can’t Replace
In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhuthra welcomes Khayang Gagiano, author, educator, and talent transformation expert, for an eye-opening conversation about where successful careers really begin. Challenging the belief that professional development starts in adulthood, Khayang explains how the foundations of leadership, resilience, creativity, communication, and emotional intelligence are built during the earliest years of life.
1 Jul 2026
RISEUP@work (Aired 07-01-26) The AI Workplace Shift: Why Trust, Emotional Intelligence, and Leadership Matter More Than Ever
in this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra welcomes Paula Quincey, CEO of Engaged Humans and relationship intelligence expert, for a powerful conversation about the one competitive advantage technology can’t replace: human connection.
As AI, hybrid work, and constant change reshape the modern workplace, Paula explains why trust, emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and healthy conflict are becoming essential leadership skills.
14 May 2026
RISEUP@work (Aired 05-13-26) Confidence is built before careers begin: why communication, self-worth, and emotional intelligence shape future leaders
In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Jasmine Davis, founder and CEO of Pretty Talk LLC, to explore why leadership development must begin long before young people enter the workforce.
Drawing from her experience in juvenile justice, youth mentorship, and character development, Jasmine shares how confidence, communication, empathy, and emotional intelligence are becoming the true power skills of the modern workplace.
29 Apr 2026
RISEUP@work (Aired 04-29-26) Sales isn’t luck it’s a system: why founders fail to scale and how to build a real revenue engine
In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Gearoid Cox founder of Sales Pipeline to break down why most founders struggle to scale revenue and what it actually takes to build a predictable sales engine.
Drawing from his experience in enterprise sales and entrepreneurship, Gearoid reveals the biggest mistake leaders make: relying on hustle instead of building structured, repeatable systems.
22 Apr 2026
RISEUP@work (Aired 04-22-26) Working harder won’t close deals: the real reason opportunities stall and how to fix it
In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Mark Phinick, author of When Deals Go Quiet and founder of Let’s Make It Rain, to uncover why effort alone doesn’t accelerate sales success.
Mark challenges traditional selling by revealing that deals don’t close through persistence alone, but through understanding how organizations actually make decisions.
15 Apr 2026
RISEUP@work (Aired 04-15-26) Sales is not a job it’s the life skill that builds leaders, influence, and unstoppable careers
In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Raghuraman sales leader, trainer, and founder of SalesArt to redefine sales as more than a profession. It’s a life skill that shapes communication, confidence, and long-term career success.
Drawing from decades of experience training over 70,000 professionals, Raghuraman shares why sales is not about personality, but about discipline, empathy, and structured execution.
9 Apr 2026
RISEUP@work (Aired 04-08-26) Building isn’t enough: the real reason founders fail to sell and how to fix it
In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Suresh Madhuvarsu co-founder & CEO of SalesTable to unpack one of the toughest transitions in entrepreneurship: moving from building a product to actually selling it.
Drawing from 25+ years in startups, Suresh shares the hard truth many founders face great products don’t guarantee revenue.
1 Apr 2026
RISEUP@work (Aired 04-01-26) From pressure to power: how to rebuild, recover, and perform when everything is on the line
In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Jason Safford author of Win Your Day and resilience architect to explore how professionals can navigate pressure, avoid burnout, and rebuild stronger through crisis.
Jason breaks down resilience as a system not just a mindset introducing practical frameworks around discipline, recovery, and self-awareness.
26 Mar 2026
RISEUP@work (Aired 03-25-26) Startup Growth Secrets: Messaging, Capital Strategy, and Leadership Mistakes to Avoid
In this episode of RISEUP@work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Justin Starbird, CEO of The AEBLI Group, to explore the real journey behind entrepreneurship, leadership, and building something that lasts. From early career struggles and chasing material success to redefining values through experience, Justin shares how authenticity, clarity, and strong systems shape long-term growth.
19 Mar 2026
RISEUP@work (Aired 03-18-26) Stop grinding, start leading: the mindset shift that transforms burnout into sustainable success
In this episode of Rise Up at Work, host Dr. Deepak Bhootra sits down with Divya Gill CPA, entrepreneur, and founder of Gill Tax Group to explore how high performers can grow without burning out. Drawing from her journey as a second-generation CPA and immigrant leader, Divya shares powerful insights on shifting from overwork to intentional leadership.
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