The journey of a woman to a leader's role is challenging. Every narrative that is shared comes with learnings, for others as well as for ourselves. This was one such session my me, at Zee Melt, 2018, in Mumbai.

1. “Don’t tell me
the moon is shining.
Show me the glint of light
on broken glass.”
— Anton Chekov

2. Toallofusleadingfromthefront.
Youknowwhoyouare.

3. Dreams and Reality
The small town where it all began

4. When women take the streets,
they light fires.

5. I learnt to embrace scars,
early in life.

6. My wardrobe wasn’t
good enough.
My work was.

7. Winning isn’t everything.
But it was in 2004.

8. Motherhood is a natural progression.
Not an interruption.

9. Dreams Die First.
I wouldn’t let that happen.

10. Create my code.
To be the best in business.

11. Look beyond work.
To what impacts work.

12. I was not fighting rules.
I was battling perceptions.

13. Reaching out for that tissue box
does not make us vulnerable.

14. Mend the Ladder.
It is a broken one.

15. Every choice has a price.
Mine fuels me to do better.

16. A culture & spirit that is contagious
Attracts the best.

17. Pride and Passion.
One sparks off the other.

18. I take risks.
I also take accountability.

19. Each day demands a bold step.
Only that can make a difference.

20. Shift in professional codes.
Values. Culture. Business.

21. Trust can make or break relationships.

22. Alegacy for mydaughter,Zoya.
That’swhatwecanleavebehind.

23. The breeze whispers to the lotus,
“What is thy secret?”
“It is myself,” says the lotus,
“Steal it and I disappear!”
— Fireflies, Tagore

24. Thank you