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May 2025

Turning a Rough Start into a Remarkable Career: ex-Vice President, P&G, Priyamvada Srivastava
4 steps to managing your manager, 3 bucket approach to smart updates, 3 habits of fast-start new hires, the 'ways of working' conversation - and so many…
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Ana Kapur
Take Smart Bets for Career Rocketships: Lessons from Amazon Director Vikram Deshpande
Betting on a macro trend, why ownership is the mindset for a strong start, how to think about career growth, how to handle stretch goals, leadership…
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Ana Kapur
Build your career by following your curiosity and leaning into your strengths: Apoorva Maheshwari, Head of Marketing, Bestseller, India
Build a career based on your strengths, by following your joy; how to speak up in meetings, 4-step playbook to fast start in any role, why your…
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Ana Kapur

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February 2025

Learning to say No (Part 2 of 2)
Start where you agree, carry them along on the decision and offer alternatives
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Learning to say No (Part 1 of 2)
Are you saying ‘No’ or ‘Not right now’ or ‘I don’t know and here’s what’s needed to decide yes/no’
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Get good at getting feedback
Its the skill that helps you get better at every other skill
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4 steps to peak performance
A framework to get from great intentions to great outcomes
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