Chandrika Tandon: Leading the Way in Education and the Arts
Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People
Guy Kawasaki
4.6 • 667 Ratings
🗓️ 27 December 2023
⏱️ 48 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of Remarkable People, join host Guy Kawasaki as he connects with Chandrika Tandon, a business leader, humanitarian, and Grammy-nominated musician based in NYC. Tandon shares the profound journey that took her from a small town in India to the upper echelons of the corporate world, all while nourishing her soul through artistic pursuits. Learn how books expanded her horizons early on, helping spark big dreams and ambitions. Hear firsthand how Tandon found clarity when reflecting on what truly brought her joy amid career success - and pivoted her life to immerse herself in music. Additionally, discover Tandon’s wisdom for uplifting communities, from empowering children with high expectations to selflessly mentoring youth. Let Tandon's story of living meaningfully across business, music and service inspire your own path to remarkable change.
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| 0:44.4 | I'm Guy Kawasaki and this is Remarkable People. |
| 0:52.8 | The Remarkable People team and I, |
| 0:55.3 | we're on a mission to make you remarkable. |
| 0:58.9 | Our guest today is Chandrika Tandon. |
| 1:02.2 | She is a business leader, humanitarian, |
| 1:05.4 | and Grammy-nominated musician. |
| 1:08.2 | Her mission is to elevate economic and emotional well-being through education |
| 1:13.7 | and the arts. Tangerika has been recognized for her leadership in higher education. As the chair |
| 1:20.6 | of the board of the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, she has overseen the school's steady climb |
| 1:26.6 | and rankings, groundbreaking global research, |
| 1:30.3 | and enhanced access for first generation and female students. Yet, Chandrika is not focused solely |
| 1:37.7 | on economic well-being. Through her soulful music compositions, she aims to nurture emotional health as well. |
| 1:46.4 | Changika has produced several albums, performed in venues worldwide, and in 2019 was nominated |
| 1:53.7 | for a Grammy Award. |
| 1:55.8 | Her latest album is entitled Amu's Treasures and celebrates inner generational love through a rich fusion of |
| 2:03.5 | styles. With experience in leading firms such as McKinsey and company, Chandrika has an |
| 2:10.1 | impressive professional background, but it is her humanitarian spirit and creative passion that |
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