Just taking this opportunity to share that...
There are leaders who guide, and then there are those who inspire— Padma, you have been both to me. When I was entrusted with my new role, I was filled with doubt and hesitation. But you saw through that fear, gently naming it for what it was — imposter syndrome, and reminded me, as a fellow woman, to rise above it. Your words didn’t just comfort me, they empowered me.
You've led not just with strength and clarity, but with compassion and wisdom.
Thank you for being the kind of leader who changes lives, just by being who you are
Now that I am a mother, whenever I doubt myself about work life balance or in fact I have seen people in my current organization presuming that I can't travel or I won't be fit to take up something as I am a mother, I think about the guidance you shared, it really makes me feel so good about being a mother and inspires me to go the extra mile.
I always felt why there were very few women in leadership positions.It's because there are so many people to bring them down but very few to uplift them. If I have reached this position today, it's because of a leader and mentor like you. I have never had a better leader in my life, who has both inspired and influenced me in more ways than one.
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- Shilpa B – Program manager in Tech
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