Episode Summary
This episode of the Sunny Side Up podcast discusses overcoming challenges faced by women in their careers, with a focus on imposter syndrome, advocating for career advancement, and maintaining work-life balance. Hardeep Kaur shares her experiences and advice on these topics, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, mentorship, and addressing unconscious biases.

About the guest

Meet Hardeep Kaur, the Director of People at Demandbase India. With 17+ years in HR, she's all about making things happen. Whether it's influencing leaders, spurring teams into action, or crafting tailored solutions, Hardeep's got it covered. She's passionate about solving challenges and works hand-in-hand with colleagues to drive meaningful change. In short, Hardeep is the driving force behind people-centric success at Demandbase India.

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Key takeaways
- Overcome imposter syndrome through self-awareness, self-compassion, and recognizing accomplishments

- Advocate for your career through effective communication, finding mentors, and understanding different perspectives 

- Address unconscious biases through open discussions with senior leaders to create an inclusive environment

- Maintain work-life balance by prioritizing both equally, setting boundaries, and not feeling guilty about priorities

- Networking is an ongoing process - find common ground and stay in touch with new connections

Quotes
"Networking is about being in constant touch, whatever the frequency. It's not a one-time task." -Hardeep Kaur

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