Future of Work Through the Lens of Learning, Leadership, and People Strategy.
As Chrysalis celebrates 30 years of shaping people and organizations, we’re proud to launch The People Blueprint — a podcast that explores the future of work through the lens of learning, leadership, and people strategy.
In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, how we think about people, learning, and transformation is being reimagined. This podcast brings together senior HR and Learning leaders from across India to share practical insights, thought leadership, and real-world stories from the frontlines of change.
From the rise of AI in corporate learning to the evolving role of CLOs, each episode dives into topics like the future of L&D, building learning organizations, and how technology and inclusion are reshaping the learning landscape. The People Blueprint is a space for reflection, inspiration, and action.
Whether you’re an HR professional, L&D leader, or business strategist, this podcast is your guide to building cultures of continuous learning and adaptability.
What Makes a Manager Irresistible in 2025? | Bhushan Kulkarni | The People Blueprint Ep. 1
In the debut episode of The People Blueprint, host Sheila Vasan Singla sits down with Bhushan Kulkarni—seasoned …learning professional, certified coach, and author of The Irresistible Manager. With over two decades of experience, Bhushan shares a compelling perspective on what it means to lead in an era where technology is advancing rapidly, but the need for empathy, mentorship, and human connection is more vital than ever.
Together, they explore:
– Why efficiency is no longer enough
– How managers must evolve to remain relevant
– What separates transactional leaders from transformational ones
– How to bring back the human core to leadership in a tech-driven world
If you care about the future of leadership and the enduring role of people in a changing workplace—this conversation is where it begins.
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00:00 – Introduction: The Future of Management in an AI World
00:55 – Meet the Host & Guest: Sheila and Bhushan Kulkarni
01:54 – Flashback: How Learning Has Evolved (2015–2025)
05:20 – The Changing Purpose of L&D in Organizations
06:47 – Trends in Learning: Exciting vs. Worrisome
09:21 – Do We Still Need Managers in an AI-Powered World?
11:42 – What AI Can and Cannot Replicate in Management
13:28 – Uniquely Human Skills Managers Must Cultivate
15:20 – The Manager’s Role: From Command to Catalyst
17:01 – Managers as Culture Custodians
18:47 – Future Manager: Orchestrator of Teams and AI
21:00 – Making AI Adoption More Humane
22:27 – Reimagining the Role of Managers
23:07 – From Output to Outcomes: A Manager’s Shift
24:26 – Storytelling & Facilitation as Future Skills
26:43 – What Human Leaders Bring to the Table
30:19 – What Will a Learning Organization Look Like in 2025?
33:27 – Why L&D Professionals Must Earn a Seat at the Table
34:38 – How Leaders Can Model Continuous Learning
37:34 – Managers as the Missing Link in Organizational Learning
39:18 – Making Learning Scalable Through Manager Support
40:38 – Is L&D Still Relevant in the Age of AI?
44:28 – The New Responsibilities of L&D
45:11 – Rapid Fire: Bhushan’s Insights on Leadership & Learning
47:33 – Closing Thoughts: Authenticity in an AI World
48:39 – Follow & Subscribe for More Episodes
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