In this powerful opening conversation, I’m joined by Alpna Sharma, a woman whose story left a lasting impression on me when we met at a networking event. From facing adversity to reinventing herself completely, her journey is a true reflection of what lies beneath the surface of resilience, purpose, and quiet transformation.

Alpna shifted from a successful HR career to becoming a Certified Design Thinking & Innovation Practitioner from IIT Delhi. Today, she passionately mentors children and young entrepreneurs to think with empathy and build human-centered solutions — with a deep belief in nurturing mindsets that matter.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The adversity that sparked her transformation
• What design thinking taught her about self and others
• Why empathy is the heart of meaningful innovation
• Lessons on starting over with self-belief

Connect with Alpna Sharma on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alpna-sharma

If you’re someone who believes that what we see on the surface is only a fraction of the story, this podcast is for you.

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Welcome to the official intro of The Iceberg Theory– a space where personal stories meet profound insights, and we journey beyond what’s visible to explore the truths that shape who we are.

With every episode, we dive beneath the surface of success, identity, challenges, and purpose – unearthing the powerful forces that often remain unseen.

Whether it's a story of failure turned into fuel, or ancient wisdom meeting modern journeys, this podcast is here to spark reflection, shift perspectives, and remind you that there’s always more than meets the eye.

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