Can a successful career begin by accident?In this insightful episode of Unbound with Mamtaa, we dive deep into the fascinating world of Public Relations with three of the industry's most respected professionals—Vineet Handa, Founder & CEO of Kaizen Communications; Rahul Sharma, Senior Director at Burson; and Parul Batra, Editor at PRmoment India.The conversation uncovers how some of the most accomplished PR leaders entered the profession unexpectedly and went on to build remarkable careers through persistence, learning, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.Vineet Handa shares his incredible journey from earning ₹7,200 in his first PR job to leading one of India's most respected communications consultancies. He talks about embracing challenges, pushing beyond comfort zones, and why growth begins the moment you stop looking for easy paths. His perspective on creating challenges when none exist and constantly seeking opportunities to learn offers valuable lessons for entrepreneurs, professionals, and aspiring leaders.Rahul Sharma reflects on his transition from journalism to public relations and explains why PR continues to be one of the most misunderstood yet influential professions in the business world. He discusses reputation management, strategic communications, narrative building, and the evolving expectations of clients in today's rapidly changing media landscape.Parul Batra brings a unique perspective from both journalism and communications. She shares her experiences in health communications, media, content leadership, and overcoming personal challenges while building a respected career in the industry. Her story is a powerful reminder that resilience, support systems, and professional integrity can help individuals thrive despite difficult circumstances.Throughout the discussion, the panel explores some of the most important questions facing the communications industry today:✔ What exactly does Public Relations do?✔ Why do businesses still struggle to understand the value of PR?✔ How can communicators shape narratives and influence perception?✔ What skills are required to succeed in modern communications?✔ Why is patience essential for building a long-term career?✔ How can young professionals make PR an aspirational career choice?✔ What are the biggest challenges facing agencies and communication leaders today?One of the most powerful moments of the conversation comes when Vineet explains that challenges are not something to avoid—they are something to seek. According to him, growth happens when individuals continuously push themselves beyond their comfort zones, remain patient with the process, and keep showing up consistently, even when success feels distant.This episode is packed with practical insights, career lessons, leadership wisdom, and honest reflections from professionals who have spent decades shaping brands, businesses, reputations, and narratives.Whether you are a PR professional, entrepreneur, marketer, journalist, communications student, business leader, startup founder, or simply someone interested in personal growth, this conversation offers valuable takeaways that can help you navigate your own journey.Subscribe to Unbound with Mamtaa for more inspiring conversations with industry leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, creators, and changemakers who are redefining success and challenging conventional thinking.#UnboundWithMamtaa #PublicRelations #PRIndustry #VineetHanda #KaizenCommunications #RahulSharma #ParulBatra #PRMomentIndia #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Communications #BrandBuilding #CorporateCommunications #ReputationManagement #MediaRelations #BusinessPodcast #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #Storytelling #Marketing
The Future of PR in India | Vineet Handa, Rahul Sharma & Parul Batra
Can a successful career begin by accident?In this insightful episode of Unbound with Mamtaa, we dive deep into the fascinating world of Public Relations with three of the industry's most respected professionals—Vineet Handa, Founder & CEO of Kaizen Communications; Rahul Sharma, Senior Director at Burson; and Parul Batra, Editor at PRmoment India.The conversation uncovers how some of the most accomplished PR leaders entered the profession unexpectedly and went on to build remarkable careers through persistence, learning, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.Vineet Handa shares his incredible journey from earning ₹7,200 in his first PR job to leading one of India's most respected communications consultancies. He talks about embracing challenges, pushing beyond comfort zones, and why growth begins the moment you stop looking for easy paths. His perspective on creating challenges when none exist and constantly seeking opportunities to learn offers valuable lessons for entrepreneurs, professionals, and aspiring leaders.Rahul Sharma reflects on his transition from journalism to public relations and explains why PR continues to be one of the most misunderstood yet influential professions in the business world. He discusses reputation management, strategic communications, narrative building, and the evolving expectations of clients in today's rapidly changing media landscape.Parul Batra brings a unique perspective from both journalism and communications. She shares her experiences in health communications, media, content leadership, and overcoming personal challenges while building a respected career in the industry. Her story is a powerful reminder that resilience, support systems, and professional integrity can help individuals thrive despite difficult circumstances.Throughout the discussion, the panel explores some of the most important questions facing the communications industry today:✔ What exactly does Public Relations do?✔ Why do businesses still struggle to understand the value of PR?✔ How can communicators shape narratives and influence perception?✔ What skills are required to succeed in modern communications?✔ Why is patience essential for building a long-term career?✔ How can young professionals make PR an aspirational career choice?✔ What are the biggest challenges facing agencies and communication leaders today?One of the most powerful moments of the conversation comes when Vineet explains that challenges are not something to avoid—they are something to seek. According to him, growth happens when individuals continuously push themselves beyond their comfort zones, remain patient with the process, and keep showing up consistently, even when success feels distant.This episode is packed with practical insights, career lessons, leadership wisdom, and honest reflections from professionals who have spent decades shaping brands, businesses, reputations, and narratives.Whether you are a PR professional, entrepreneur, marketer, journalist, communications student, business leader, startup founder, or simply someone interested in personal growth, this conversation offers valuable takeaways that can help you navigate your own journey.Subscribe to Unbound with Mamtaa for more inspiring conversations with industry leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, creators, and changemakers who are redefining success and challenging conventional thinking.#UnboundWithMamtaa #PublicRelations #PRIndustry #VineetHanda #KaizenCommunications #RahulSharma #ParulBatra #PRMomentIndia #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Communications #BrandBuilding #CorporateCommunications #ReputationManagement #MediaRelations #BusinessPodcast #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #Storytelling #Marketing