This talk show was arranged by collaboration between the Chemical Engineering Department and Samvād. Professor Ashwin Kannan started the talk show with a brief introduction about guest Mr. Praveen Krishnan. Then our guest Mr. Praveen Krishnan initiated the talk with his life story right from graduating from BITS Pilani, losing first job opportunity due to the 9/11 financial crisis at that time, then took up a job at a Software Company in Gurgaon where he learnt various skills and built a strong network. Meanwhile trying for the CAT exam, he managed to get into IIM B in 3rd attempt of CAT in 2006.Then he further explained about his journey of corporate career after IIM Bangalore till date becoming General Manager at RAMCO group. He also touched upon how mental health has become such a crucial factor in today’s corporate as well as daily life for everyone. Then addressing to students, he presented these 5 things which he learnt in various phases of his life that his 40year old self would like to tell his 20year old self - Humility, Empathy, Acceptance, Resilience, Tenacity.