In this episode, our host Preethy Padmanabhan sits down with Shikha Mittal — Senior Director, Product Management at ServiceNow — to unpack the timeless lessons of The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. ✨

Shikha shares why this book has been a guiding force in her life — from pursuing her “personal legend” to trusting the journey even when the path isn’t clear. She highlights themes of resilience, intuition, and following your dreams despite setbacks, offering a glimpse into how these ideas shape her approach to both life and work.

Through Shikha’s lens, we explore how aligning purpose with action, learning from failures, and staying open to life’s signs can fuel personal and professional growth.