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Welcome to a new season of "Small Talk for Rainkraft," where we embrace the theme "Careers are Curvy."

Join Coach Subha Chandrasekaran as she introduces this season's focus on the non-linear nature of career growth. Whether you're a mid-management professional, a leader in transition, or someone early in your career looking to accelerate your growth, this season is designed to provide you with actionable insights and inspiration.

In our upcoming episodes, we'll delve into essential topics such as big picture thinking, tactical leadership, navigating career transitions, and building resilience. Tune in for expert advice, real-life success stories, and practical tips to help you navigate your career path mindfully and effectively.

**What to Expect:**

- Insightful conversations on personal leadership and professional growth

- Practical advice on navigating career challenges

- Stories and strategies to embrace the curvy path of career development

- A focus on skill-building, adaptability, and continuous learning

**Join Us:**

Subscribe to "Small Talk for Rainkraft" on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and get ready to embark on a journey of career growth and mindful professional development. Stay tuned for our first episode and learn how to master big picture thinking and strategic visioning with our special co-host, Hasita.

**Connect with Us:**

- Website: [Rainkraft.in](https://www.rainkraft.in)

**Keywords:**

Careers, Career Growth, Leadership, Professional Development, Skill Building, Big Picture Thinking, Strategic Visioning, Career Transitions, Resilience, Mindful Leadership

**Episode Tags:**

Career Development, Leadership Skills, Professional Growth, Strategic Thinking, Personal Leadership, Mid-Management Professionals, Women Leaders, Career Acceleration

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Hey, Smalltalkers! As we wrap up 2023 on 'Small Talk with Rainkraft- Career Lifting Conversations,' we see that we've delved into intentional conversations about careers, transitions, and the ever-evolving workplace. From discussing layoffs to embracing failure, comfort zones, and practical tips, we've covered it all.

As we step into 2024, I hope these insights on crisis management, mentorship, and job search strategies serve you well. Thank you for hanging out with us and reliving the best of Season 5.

Stay tuned for more engaging conversations and valuable insights. Keep Small Talking!

IN THIS EPISODE

00:00 | Intro

01:59 | How to face a crossroad in your career?

06:08 | Why do you need a mentor?

08:02 | The most important thing in a crisis

09:27 | Crisis communication is not saying everything

10:21 | WIIFM - what's in it for me?

11:20 | How to meet the interests of everyone in a meeting?

12:23 | Fear is a tough emotion, fear of failure is even tougher

13:23 | Having a group to give you feedback is the way to soften the blow of failures

14:32 | What’s the new trend of coffee badging?

16:27 | When is the right time to change your career?

20:31 | Wrap up

Your Host, Subha Chandrasekaran

Subha started her career as a banking professional and was with Citibank NA for 15 years in Operations and Technology functions. She worked in critical people management roles across geographies that delivered operational excellence and client delight. The workplace was a delightful learning ground for leadership skills and to experience the joy of bringing your A-game to your work and building your team and their careers. 

As a coach, Subha brings expertise and genuine care to every interaction. Her personalized approach ensures that your goals and aspirations are at the forefront of the coaching process. With her guidance, you'll gain clarity, develop strategies, and take confident steps towards your professional aspirations.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/ 

Hasita Krishna: Strategic Marketer 

Hasita Krishna is a multifaceted professional who thrives on the principles of mindful marketing and strategic restraint. As the founder of Motley Crew, a prominent Indian marketing consulting entity, Hasita embodies her marketing philosophy.

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/⁠

RainKraft 

At RainKraft, they are driven by a shared passion for personal and professional growth. They firmly believe that transformation begins when individuals embrace their potential and commit to realizing their aspirations. Led by Subha, an empathetic and experienced coach, they provide the guidance and support needed to navigate the ever-evolving career development landscape.

https://www.rainkraft.in/about 

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ABOUT Small Talk with RainKraft

Small Talk is for current and aspiring leaders who want to level up their career and their professional lives and want to do it mindfully. In a hyper-growth world, Coach Subha Chandrasekaran discusses personal leadership, professional growth, and thinking about your career as something to nurture and cultivate over time. Tune in for 20-minute episodes on conversational How-tos: how to navigate a layoff, how to handle feedback at work, how to ask for a raise, how to improve your delegating skills, and how to level up in a changing world.

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Subha and Hasita explore the nuances of the evolving workplace dynamics amidst the return-to-office mandates. They delve into the concept of coffee badging, where employees meet in the office for a cup of coffee to signal their presence. The conversation navigates through the challenges faced by employees and companies in adapting to new work models, questioning the need for rigid return-to-office policies. As they discuss the importance of intentional communication, flexibility, and individual responsibility, they aim to uncover a path toward a positive and inclusive shift in the modern workplace.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00) What is coffee badging?

(02:38) If no one's happy, why are they doing this?

(05:24) If we can work from home efficiently, why are we changing it?

(07:55) What is the company's perspective on bringing back WFO?

(10:45) Forcing employees to show up physically is counterproductive - how to solve it?

(13:47) Diffuse the responsibility from the organisational level to the management level

(15:16) Small startups can really benefit by asking what the team wants

(17:39) Where does the individual responsibility come in?

(18:58) Summing it up

Your Host, Subha Chandrasekaran

Subha started her career as a banking professional and was with Citibank NA for 15 years in Operations and Technology functions. She worked in critical people management roles across geographies that delivered operational excellence and client delight. The workplace was a delightful learning ground for leadership skills and to experience the joy of bringing your A-game to your work and building your team and their careers. 

As a coach, Subha brings expertise and genuine care to every interaction. Her personalized approach ensures that your goals and aspirations are at the forefront of the coaching process. With her guidance, you'll gain clarity, develop strategies, and take confident steps towards your professional aspirations.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/ 

Hasita Krishna: Strategic Marketer

Hasita Krishna is a multifaceted professional who thrives on the principles of mindful marketing and strategic restraint. As the founder of Motley Crew, a prominent Indian marketing consulting entity, Hasita embodies her marketing philosophy. Additionally, Hasita shares her expertise through "The Damn Good Marketing Podcast," catering to small business owners navigating the intricacies of digital marketing.

⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/⁠⁠

RainKraft

At RainKraft, they are driven by a shared passion for personal and professional growth. They firmly believe that transformation begins when individuals embrace their potential and commit to realizing their aspirations. Led by Subha, an empathetic and experienced coach, they provide the guidance and support needed to navigate the ever-evolving career development landscape.

https://www.rainkraft.in/about 

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ABOUT Small Talk with RainKraft

Small Talk is for current and aspiring leaders who want to level up their career and their professional lives and want to do it mindfully. In a hyper-growth world, Coach Subha Chandrasekaran discusses personal leadership, professional growth, and thinking about your career as something to nurture and cultivate over time. Tune in for 20-minute episodes on conversational How-tos: how to navigate a layoff, how to handle feedback at work, how to ask for a raise, how to improve your delegating skills, and how to level up in a changing world.

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This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help experts become influencers by helping launch, produce and grow your custom-branded audio and video podcast channels. Connect with us through the Crazytok website, LinkedIn, or Instagram.

Join Subha and Hasita, as they engage in this conversation about the complexities of failure. They discuss the impact of social media on our view of success and failure and explore the three types of failures – preventable, complex, and intelligent. The duo challenges the conventional wisdom of 'fail fast,' emphasising the power of language in mitigating the impact of failures. With anecdotes from workplace dynamics to personal experiences, they delve into the layers of fear, resilience, and the importance of creating spaces for feedback in the journey towards growth and success. Tune in now!

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00) Fail so you've stories to tell

(05:35) Words have a lot of power - call it a mistake or an accident

(08:27) The impact of social media in highlighting your success or failure

(10:20) When you don't know what to do, start a podcast

(13:11) "Fail fast & move on" - what is this fail fast?

(14:27) Giving regular feedbacks can help control failures

(17:32) We're failures because we can't think of a better word

(19:35) Fear is a tough emotion, fear of failure is even tougher

Your Host, Subha Chandrasekaran

Subha started her career as a banking professional and was with Citibank NA for 15 years in Operations and Technology functions. She worked in critical people management roles across geographies that delivered operational excellence and client delight. The workplace was a delightful learning ground for leadership skills and to experience the joy of bringing your A-game to your work and building your team and their careers.

As a coach, Subha brings expertise and genuine care to every interaction. Her personalized approach ensures that your goals and aspirations are at the forefront of the coaching process. With her guidance, you'll gain clarity, develop strategies, and take confident steps towards your professional aspirations.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/ 

Hasita Krishna: Strategic Marketer

Hasita Krishna is a multifaceted professional who thrives on the principles of mindful marketing and strategic restraint. As the founder of Motley Crew, a prominent Indian marketing consulting entity, Hasita embodies her marketing philosophy. Additionally, Hasita shares her expertise through "The Damn Good Marketing Podcast," catering to small business owners navigating the intricacies of digital marketing.

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/⁠

RainKraft

At RainKraft, they are driven by a shared passion for personal and professional growth. They firmly believe that transformation begins when individuals embrace their potential and commit to realizing their aspirations. Led by Subha, an empathetic and experienced coach, they provide the guidance and support needed to navigate the ever-evolving career development landscape.

https://www.rainkraft.in/about 

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ABOUT Small Talk with RainKraft

Small Talk is for current and aspiring leaders who want to level up their career and their professional lives and want to do it mindfully. In a hyper-growth world, Coach Subha Chandrasekaran discusses personal leadership, professional growth, and thinking about your career as something to nurture and cultivate over time. Tune in for 20-minute episodes on conversational How-tos: how to navigate a layoff, how to handle feedback at work, how to ask for a raise, how to improve your delegating skills, and how to level up in a changing world.

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Have you ever found yourself in a meeting wondering, "What's the point of all this?" If so, you're not alone. In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of meetings and ask a fundamental question: Are meetings wasted opportunities? We discuss the power of asking "WIIFM" (What's In It For Me), a crucial concept in understanding the motivations of meeting participants. We explore how setting clear agendas and pre-empting concerns can transform meetings into productive and engaging interactions. Tune in now!

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00) Are meetings wasted opportunities?

(04:50) WIIFM - what's in it for me

(06:34) How to keep your attendees interested in the meeting

(10:32) Asking WIIFM is the way to tap into your attendee's motivation

(12:08) How to tap into individual concerns during a meeting

(15:26) Being selfish doesn't have to be negative

(16:46) The meetings are not serving anybody

(19:06) What's the hook of your conversation?

Your Host, Subha Chandrasekaran

Subha started her career as a banking professional and was with Citibank NA for 15 years in Operations and Technology functions. She worked in critical people management roles across geographies that delivered operational excellence and client delight. The workplace was a delightful learning ground for leadership skills and to experience the joy of bringing your A-game to your work and building your team and their careers. 

As a coach, Subha brings expertise and genuine care to every interaction. Her personalized approach ensures that your goals and aspirations are at the forefront of the coaching process. With her guidance, you'll gain clarity, develop strategies, and take confident steps towards your professional aspirations.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/ 

Hasita Krishna: Strategic Marketer 

Hasita is a multifaceted professional who thrives on the principles of mindful marketing and strategic restraint. With a profound belief in the power of tailored advice, Hasita's journey is a testament to her commitment to sustainable and outcome-driven B2B marketing.

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/⁠

RainKraft 

At RainKraft, they are driven by a shared passion for personal and professional growth. They firmly believe that transformation begins when individuals embrace their potential and commit to realizing their aspirations. Led by Subha, an empathetic and experienced coach, they provide the guidance and support needed to navigate the ever-evolving career development landscape.

https://www.rainkraft.in/about 

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ABOUT Small Talk with RainKraft

Small Talk is for current and aspiring leaders who want to level up their career and their professional lives and want to do it mindfully. In a hyper-growth world, Coach Subha Chandrasekaran discusses personal leadership, professional growth, and thinking about your career as something to nurture and cultivate over time. Tune in for 20-minute episodes on conversational How-tos: how to navigate a layoff, how to handle feedback at work, how to ask for a raise, how to improve your delegating skills, and how to level up in a changing world.

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What makes a great mentor, and how can you find one? Join Subha Chandrasekaran and Hasita Krishna as they delve into the power of mentorship in career growth. Discover the secrets of finding the right mentors, building trust, and creating a supportive ecosystem for your professional development. From navigating confusion to becoming a mentor yourself, this show explores the transformative potential of mentorship in every phase of your career. Tune in and learn from the experts!

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00) How to find a good mentor?

(07:18) Is there value in planning out your career?

(09:19) Is mentoring an easy relationship?

(12:55) Transitioning to the role of a mentor

(15:49) Who are the mentors learning from?

YOUR HOST, Subha Chandrasekaran

Subha started her career as a banking professional and was with Citibank NA for 15 years in Operations and Technology functions. She worked across geographies in critical people management roles that delivered operational excellence and client delight. The workplace was a delightful learning ground for leadership skills and to experience the joy of bringing your A-game to your work and building your team and their careers. 

As a coach, Subha brings expertise and genuine care to every interaction. Her personalized approach ensures that your goals and aspirations are at the forefront of the coaching process. With her guidance, you'll gain clarity, develop strategies, and take confident steps towards your professional aspirations.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/ 

Hasita Krishna: Strategic Marketer 

Hasita is a multifaceted professional who thrives on the principles of mindful marketing and strategic restraint. With a profound belief in the power of tailored advice, Hasita's journey is a testament to her commitment to sustainable and outcome-driven B2B marketing.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/

RainKraft 

At RainKraft, they are driven by a shared passion for personal and professional growth. They firmly believe that transformation begins when individuals embrace their potential and commit to realizing their aspirations. Led by Subha, an empathetic and experienced coach, they provide the guidance and support needed to navigate the ever-evolving career development landscape.

https://www.rainkraft.in/about 

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ABOUT Small Talk with RainKraft

Small Talk is for current and aspiring leaders who want to level up their career and their professional lives and want to do it mindfully. In a hyper-growth world, Coach Subha Chandrasekaran discusses personal leadership, professional growth, and thinking about your career as something to nurture and cultivate over time. Tune in for 20-minute episodes on conversational How-tos: how to navigate a layoff, how to handle feedback at work, how to ask for a raise, how to improve your delegating skills, and how to level up in a changing world.

Have you ever wondered what happens when the pressure to innovate or succeed collides with organizational silos? Join us as we unravel the intriguing dynamics of invention, high performance and collaboration in this episode of Small Talk with RainKraft. I'm Subha Chandrasekaran, a career growth coach. Can breaking down silos lead to breakthroughs? Discover the keys to fostering collaboration, aligning priorities, and unleashing the true potential of your organization in this episode!

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00) Everyone's under pressure to invent something

(02:41) What do silos at a workplace look like?

(07:09) How to develop a common vision amongst all?

(08:39) What creates these silos?

(09:52) Look at the bigger picture

(12:31) How do leaders make decisions

(17:05) Being in a hurry to be busy

(18:36) The kind of culture you have creates the kind of work style you enjoy

YOUR HOST, Subha Chandrasekaran

Subha started her career as a banking professional and was with Citibank for 15 years in Operations, managing large teams and critical processes that delivered operational excellence and client delight. The workplace was a delightful learning ground for leadership skills and to experience the joy of bringing your A-game to your work and building your team and their careers.

As a coach, Subha brings expertise and genuine care to every interaction. Her personalized approach ensures that your goals and aspirations are at the forefront of the coaching process. With her guidance, you'll gain clarity, develop strategies, and take confident steps towards your professional aspirations.

⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/⁠ 

Co-Host

Hasita Krishna: Strategic Marketer - Hasita is a multifaceted professional who thrives on the principles of mindful marketing and strategic restraint. With a profound belief in the power of tailored advice, Hasita's journey is a testament to her commitment to sustainable and outcome-driven B2B marketing.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita

RainKraft 

At RainKraft, we are driven by a shared passion for personal and professional growth. We firmly believe that transformation begins when individuals embrace their potential and commit to realizing their aspirations. Led by Subha, an empathetic and experienced coach, we provide the guidance and support needed to navigate the ever-evolving career development landscape.

https://www.rainkraft.in/about 

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ABOUT Small Talk with RainKraft

Small Talk is for current and aspiring leaders who want to level up their career and their professional lives and want to do it mindfully. In a hyper-growth world, Coach Subha Chandrasekaran discusses personal leadership, professional growth, and thinking about your career as something to nurture and cultivate over time. Tune in for 20-minute episodes on conversational How-tos: how to navigate a layoff, how to handle feedback at work, how to ask for a raise, how to improve your delegating skills, and how to level up in a changing world.

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