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CLIMBING THE LADDER IN HEELS– Part 1
Khuls - 2014-06-17
SheCares Women's Network
In my line of work a lot of times young people and women ask me questions around what it takes to
be a career woman in the men’s world. It is no doubt that there are women leaders who have
triumphed by just following their heart and pushing themselves to the limit because they believed in
their purpose of existence. Their ability to balance work and personal life makes sure that they do
not go overboard with anything. What I have also noticed is that all these women leaders have a
common trait – in spite of adversity they had faith, and believed in themselves, they also had the
courage to go ahead to achieve their goal!
As a woman, I have had my own demons to fight. There is unfortunately no recipe that can be
followed. But, based on my journey and learning, am sharing below a few things we can do to
overcome some of these doubts and get rid of the demons in our heads.
Allow me to share 10 pointers that keep me going!
1. Have faith in God
2. Take full responsibility to CARE for yourself, your professional growth and success
3. Believe in yourself. If you don’t there’s a chance that others also won’t
4. Embrace opportunities -Do not be bogged down by remarks such as “Life is tough for
woman as an entrepreneur”
5. Be confident - Be fearless, speak your mind out, there is no specific rule for male or female
in a business meeting
6. Be sure of what you want - Stop being dependent - be it on your co-founder, team, family or
your friends.
7. Expand your horizons-use the power of resilience to bounce back each time you meet
failure
8. Invest in professional NETWORKS- There is great inspiration and power in the “All women
social networks”. Find one or two that interest you and become a member. Listen, Express
and Share.
9. Helping hand- Every now and then, connect and speak with another woman, take up the
cause and help another woman. Just imagine the difference it can make. Personally, I always
take away some wisdom or insights from every such interaction, and they help me
tremendously
10. Be Thankful -Nothing takes you from good to great as fast as gratitude - Always be Thankful
to God Almighty and often thank your Parents, your Spiritual parents, your Spouse, your
teachers, your friends, your colleagues, etc. - who all played their bit in shaping your career.

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Climbing the ladder

  • 1. CLIMBING THE LADDER IN HEELS– Part 1 Khuls - 2014-06-17 SheCares Women's Network In my line of work a lot of times young people and women ask me questions around what it takes to be a career woman in the men’s world. It is no doubt that there are women leaders who have triumphed by just following their heart and pushing themselves to the limit because they believed in their purpose of existence. Their ability to balance work and personal life makes sure that they do not go overboard with anything. What I have also noticed is that all these women leaders have a common trait – in spite of adversity they had faith, and believed in themselves, they also had the courage to go ahead to achieve their goal! As a woman, I have had my own demons to fight. There is unfortunately no recipe that can be followed. But, based on my journey and learning, am sharing below a few things we can do to overcome some of these doubts and get rid of the demons in our heads. Allow me to share 10 pointers that keep me going! 1. Have faith in God 2. Take full responsibility to CARE for yourself, your professional growth and success 3. Believe in yourself. If you don’t there’s a chance that others also won’t 4. Embrace opportunities -Do not be bogged down by remarks such as “Life is tough for woman as an entrepreneur” 5. Be confident - Be fearless, speak your mind out, there is no specific rule for male or female in a business meeting 6. Be sure of what you want - Stop being dependent - be it on your co-founder, team, family or your friends. 7. Expand your horizons-use the power of resilience to bounce back each time you meet failure 8. Invest in professional NETWORKS- There is great inspiration and power in the “All women social networks”. Find one or two that interest you and become a member. Listen, Express and Share. 9. Helping hand- Every now and then, connect and speak with another woman, take up the cause and help another woman. Just imagine the difference it can make. Personally, I always take away some wisdom or insights from every such interaction, and they help me tremendously 10. Be Thankful -Nothing takes you from good to great as fast as gratitude - Always be Thankful to God Almighty and often thank your Parents, your Spiritual parents, your Spouse, your teachers, your friends, your colleagues, etc. - who all played their bit in shaping your career.