Ashutosh Garg Host of the World’s Largest Podcast on the Power of Saying No

Ashutosh Garg Host of the World’s Largest Podcast on the Power of Saying No

June 11, 2026 · 41 min · Episode 73

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In this episode, Alan McLaren interviews Ashutosh Garg about leadership, personal branding, and the power of saying no.

What happens when the interviewer becomes the interviewee? In this episode of Unmasked: The CEO Files, Alan McLaren sits down with entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and thought leader Ashutosh Garg, founder of The Brand Called You. With more than 3,600 podcast interviews, 10 published books, and decades of leadership experience, Ash shares the lessons he's learned from building businesses, studying human behaviour, and having conversations with some of the world's most accomplished leaders. The conversation explores trust, personal branding, leadership, philosophy, and the surprising power of saying no. Ash also shares insights from his newest book, The Power of Saying No, discussing why so many people struggle with boundaries, how saying no can create greater alignment with your values, and why some of the most successful people in the world have mastered this skill. In this episode, we explore: ➡️ Why trust is the foundation of meaningful relationships and leadership ➡️ What thousands of podcast interviews have taught Ash about successful people ➡️ Whether personal branding is something you build or something you reveal ➡️ The leadership lessons behind Ash's new book, The Power…

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