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Why you will fail at having a great career
"Why you will fail at having a great career - I just watched a Ted Talk that managed to speak to my deepest fear and make my blood boil, all while making me laugh. Larry Smith tells each person who desires a great career that they will fail at having one. Talk about...
Three things I tell my 18-year-old brother who wants to become discoverable on the internet
"Three things I tell my 18-year-old brother who wants to become discoverable on the internet. Context: He’s 18, understands the importance of putting himself out there, and becoming discoverable, but isn’t sure about where to start. Out of my MANY conversations with...
If Decoding Draupadi continues to be just my mission, I will have failed.
"If Decoding Draupadi continues to be just my mission, I will have failed. My extended family was like every other Indian household. I saw women in despair; most of them put up a brave face very often. For a long time, I couldn’t figure out what was wrong. My...
I’ve “interviewed” (read: warm, intro call) over 40 people in the past year, for C4E
"I’ve “interviewed” (read: warm, intro call) over 40 people in the past year, for C4E. And, here are a few things that I do to make the other person comfy. 💣 A warm welcome: Just as in any social interaction, a warm and friendly welcome sets the tone for the rest...
Attended Anna Gát’s session on ‘The Art of Hosting Salons’ last night and here are a few lessons that I found SUPER helpful!
"Attended Anna Gát's session on ‘The Art of Hosting Salons’ last night and here are a few lessons that I found SUPER helpful! If you’ve been hosting online sessions, discussions or salons, this is for YOU. A. On silence Silence is scary to a lot of us. I’ve also been...
Been 18 months since I’ve been with C4E
"Been 18 months since I’ve been with C4E, seeing it go from a team of two to the collective it is today and there’s just one thing that keeps us intact – our ethos. At C4E, we embody a culture that makes us who we are and helps create an environment for each...
The 50th LinkedIn post – what have I learnt since I started showing up on the internet?
"The 50th LinkedIn post – what have I learnt since I started showing up on the internet? Today, when I opened my “cm content” doc, I noticed I’m at the 50th piece since I started creating content. And here’s what I’m feeling right now – ✍ Aim for consistency ✍ Like I...
The truth about shared household responsibilities, demanding flexibility at work, and hybrid setups
"The truth about shared household responsibilities, demanding flexibility at work, and hybrid setups - Over the weekend, I read Deloitte's Women@Work Report which surveyed 5000 women across 10 countries. Here's part 2 of my summary, in case you are not a fan of...
Where does the world stand when it comes to creating avenues for women to succeed?
"Where does the world stand when it comes to creating avenues for women to succeed? 🤔 In a desperate attempt to share with the world the state of the working lives of women, here are my notes / a summary of Deloitte'sWomen@Work report - PART 1. I read this long-ish...
Two weeks ago, Sajith Pai planted a thought in my mind about how founders figure out an idea, space or problem to work on
Two weeks ago, Sajith Pai planted a thought in my mind about how founders figure out an idea, space or problem to work on. And these can be categorised into THREE routes. Each of these made me think about the first conversations about Decoding Draupadi. And the...