In this episode of 'The Beauty In The Mess,' Shruti Rustagi shares her personal journey from battling self-doubt to achieving success, detailing the strategies she used to build confidence, leverage mentors, and overcome mental barriers, using psychology and neuroscience. The conversation delves into practical techniques for managing self-doubt, handling criticism, and balancing the dynamics between introverts and extroverts in the workplace. The cultural differences in professional settings is also explores and Shruti offers her insights into career transitions and building accountability. This episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to overcome internal obstacles and achieve their career goals.
With 18 years' experience as a global leader across Fortune 100 companies, most recently as a CFO for a $4Billion business unit within Amazon, and as a certified executive coach, Shruti supports people in growing their leadership effectiveness, building resilience and maximizing life. In over 870 hours of coaching, she has supported executives, leaders, actors and entrepreneurs all around the world in compounding their leadership through mindset shifts. She has an MBA (master’s in business administration) from IIM Lucknow India, is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation (ICF) and a Certified Positive Intelligence coach.
02:48 Introduction and Welcome
02:58 Overcoming Self-Doubt: Shruti's Journey
07:57 Building Confidence: Practical Mechanisms
11:48 Maintaining Positive Mindsets
14:56 Understanding Positive Intelligence
20:50 Top Challenges in Achieving Success
26:21 Challenges Women Face in Male-Dominated Workplaces
27:30 Breaking Stereotypes and Empowering Women
30:39 Age Dynamics in the Workplace
36:39 Career Transitions and Upskilling
38:31 Handling Criticism and Building Resilience
40:24 Introverts vs. Extroverts in the Workplace
46:35 Coaching Programs and Cultural Nuances
50:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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