ROAR Mindset: Leading Through Chaos

Playing A Powerful Leadership Game with Archana Sundareshan.

In this episode of Roar Mindset: Leading Through Chaos, host Peter Brandenburger talks with Archana Sundareshan, a versatile technologist, creative, philanthropist, and trekker. Archana shares her journey from an influential role at Intel to exploring the deeper facets of leadership through the lens of power, game theory, and the transformative experience of trekking. Together, they discuss redefining power as internal energy, the finisher's mindset, work-life integration, and the minimalism learned from trekking. Archana shares a few tips she learned from trekking that apply to leadership. Peter and Archana reflect on the importance of living in the present, the significance of mutual support, and the profound impact of community on leadership.

• Check out Archana’s travel stories and DIY guides at www.somedaynomadic.com
• Explore her photography in her published book The Moments I Took a Pause, with her second book currently in the works
• She is now ideating on Aurum Walls by Archana Sundareshan, a luxury concept that transforms photography into timeless, curated walls.

00:00 Introduction to the Roar Mindset

00:26 Meet Ana Sunder: A Multifaceted Leader

01:24 Exploring Leadership and Power

03:29 The Concept of Power and Self-Doubt

06:08 The Trekking Metaphor for Leadership

09:21 Ambitions and Game Theory

17:52 Applying Game Theory to Leadership

23:56 Personal Challenges and Career Reflections

25:07 Rediscovering Purpose and Work-Life Integration

26:27 A Life-Changing Call and New Beginnings

26:47 Balancing Career and Personal Life

27:30 The Power of Technology and Purpose

28:22 Identity Beyond Work

29:43 Game Theory and Life Milestones

30:40 Non-Linear Life Paths and Career Setbacks

35:45 Leadership Lessons from Trekking and Travel

42:25 The Importance of Community and Relationships

48:18 Final Reflections and Future Discussions