This moving 46-minute interview on Women Like Me Stories & Business features tech veteran Padma Dayananda sharing how a sudden collapse at the office saved her from complete burnout . She recounts how she rediscovered herself through radical gratitude, personal boundaries, and carving out her identity outside of career. Padma also reveals her visceral‑vision technique, ways to expand your circle of influence, and tips to reclaim your voice and break the "cloak of invisibility." Ideal for anyone feeling unseen or stuck, she gives powerful, actionable steps to reclaim purpose and power.
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In this recent YouTube talk, Padmasini (Padma) delivers a dynamic walkthrough of how to identify, cultivate, and strategically use your personal brand and influence. She dives into tools like mapping your strengths, nurturing your network, and using uncertainty as a catalyst for growth. The video also features a SPECIAL BONUS: five free private 30‑minute coaching sessions for Muse in Tech viewers—just hit “Like” to redeem.
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In this engaging talk, Allie Romaniello explores practical ways to embrace change, build resilience, and achieve lasting success. Discover actionable strategies for unlocking your hidden potential, navigating challenges with confidence, and creating a roadmap for personal and professional fulfillment.
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In this insightful YouTube session, the host interviews Padmasini Dayananda—a globally recognized tech leader and mentor—on mapping and leveraging your personal brand. She offers a strategic framework for identifying your core strengths, nurturing your network, and using uncertainty as a springboard for growth. Expect actionable tips on influence-building and a compelling special offer for Muse in Tech viewers.
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In this compelling 41-minute episode of Real Talk With Reginald D tech leader and transformational coach Padmasini Dayananda shares her powerful story of resilience and rebirth. After a near-collapse from corporate burnout, Padmasini takes us through her journey of healing—anchored in radical gratitude, self-discovery, and boundary-setting. She introduces her unique “visceral-vision” technique, explains how to expand one’s circle of influence, and empowers listeners to shed the “cloak of invisibility” that often holds them back. Whether you’re feeling unseen, exhausted, or simply stuck, this episode offers actionable insights to help you reclaim your voice, realign with your purpose, and rise with confidence.
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WRooted In Your Confidence is the podcast for women in male-dominated industries who are ready to own their space, trust their voice, and show up unapologetically. Hosted by Samantha Kaye Harris—consultant, speaker, and certified life coach with over 25 years of experience leading in a male-dominated field—this podcast tackles the real challenges women face, from being talked over to the pressure to prove themselves. Each episode offers honest conversations, practical strategies, and mindset shifts to help women break free from self-doubt and stand in their power. No fluff, just real talk and actionable steps. If you’re ready to stop shrinking and start leading with confidence, follow and subscribe.
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Padmasini Dayananda, CEO and Founder of Transformative Coaching and Consulting, is a multi-award-winning leader recognized among the Top 10 Diverse Leaders in UK Tech. Her upcoming “HER Circle of Influence” cohort is now open for applications, offering women a pathway to lead boldly and drive meaningful impact in the tech sector.
Next month, Padmasini Dayananda — a veteran tech executive ranked #4 in Information Age’s Top 10 Diverse Leaders in UK Tech — will launch HER Circle of Influence, a 12-week programme designed to combat burnout and stalled career growth among senior women in technology. This selective cohort, opening for applications on 2 June 2025, aims to close that gap by equipping women with the tools, confidence, and visibility to lead boldly, amplify their influence, and shape the future of technology.
Padmasini Dayananda, CEO of Transformative Coaching and Consulting, is an award-winning leadership expert recognized among the Top 10 Diverse Leaders in UK Tech. With 24+ years of global corporate experience, she specializes in helping mid-to-senior women leaders break barriers, grow in confidence, and step into senior roles with clarity and impact. Through her proven Triple-E Framework, she equips women to lead authentically, amplify their influence, and thrive at the top. Applications are now open for her upcoming leadership cohort, HER Circle of Influence.
I am Padmasini Dayananda, a coach and advisor committed to empowering mid to senior-level women leaders and entrepreneurs. With more than two decades of global technology experience and 10 years of coaching teams, I help my clients overcome self-limiting beliefs and step into their professional greatness using my Triple-E framework—Explore, Empower, and Elevate.
This approach aids in transforming challenges into opportunities for leadership and impactful entrepreneurship. I pride myself on providing a supportive and transformational journey, helping each client amplify their voice and elevate their personal brand for lasting success.
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