Explore Mindfulness, Leadership and AI through engaging blogs, interviews, and more on leadership topics
Welcome to BytesNBreaths, where technology meets emotional intelligence in modern leadership. Drawing from our experience across industries, we create a mutual space for learning and growth. Through regular articles, interviews, and thoughtful discussions, we explore how combining technical excellence with emotional intelligence creates exceptional leaders. Join us in this collective journey of discovery, as we learn and evolve together in today's dynamic business landscape. Stay tuned for our upcoming book that weaves these insights into an engaging story of modern leadership transformation.
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Bytes and Breaths: The VitaSphere Quest
Upcoming Book
In an era where India is poised to have the world's largest workforce, there's an urgent need for a new leadership paradigm. Our book introduces this through an engaging parable following Zara, a young biotech entrepreneur. Set against India's rapidly evolving corporate landscape, the story explores how emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and artificial intelligence can transform traditional hierarchical leadership structures. As India's tech sector booms and startups flourish, we present innovative approaches to creating empathetic, efficient workplaces. Through Zara's journey at VitaSphere and her interaction with Aria, an AI avatar, readers discover how modern leadership can drive both personal and organizational success.
The People Behind Bytes and Breaths
Neha Taneja
Neha is a seasoned technology and cybersecurity executive with over two decades of experience driving innovation and strengthening digital security for Fortune 500 companies. With a background in computer science, an MBA, and advanced cybersecurity certifications, she blends technical expertise with strategic insight. Her leadership spans threat intelligence, risk management, and securing digital architectures.
As a thought leader, Neha explores the intersection of AI, emotional intelligence, and cybersecurity leadership. With Bytes and Breaths, she offers insights on emotionally intelligent leadership in the digital age. A recognized industry leader, she speaks at tech conferences, contributes to leading publications, and mentors future leaders, championing diversity in tech.
Beyond work, Neha is an avid reader who applies insights from diverse literature to her professional and personal growth. She believes balancing technical expertise with emotional intelligence is essential for modern leadership.
The People Behind Bytes and Breaths
Anand Laxshmivarahan
Anand is a seasoned technology executive and thought leader with over two decades of experience driving digital transformation and innovation at Fortune 500 companies. With a background in Electronics & Telecom and an MBA, he blends technical expertise with strategic business acumen. His career spans software development, product management, consulting, and executive leadership, giving him a holistic view of modern organizational challenges.
Anand’s extensive global consulting experience has shaped his ability to adapt leadership strategies across cultures. Passionate about emotional intelligence (EI) in leadership, he explores how EI fosters innovation, builds resilient teams, and enhances business success. With Bytes and Breaths, he delves into leadership expansion, emphasising self-awareness, empathy, and adaptability as essential traits for future leader.
A regular speaker at industry conferences, Anand shares insights on leadership and technology. Outside work, he enjoys running and golf, believing that physical and mental well-being are key to effective leadership.
