Small Talk with RainKraft - Career-lifting Conversations
by RainKraftSmall 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. #careers #careercoach #careerpodcast
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The Best Career-lifting Conversations of the Season | Highlights of Small Talk Season 4 | Career Growth Podcast
28m · PublishedIn this exciting season finale of Small Talk with Rainkraft, we've compiled the best moments from Season 4, featuring Subha and Hasita, as they share their expert tips for career growth.
From handling layoffs to managing difficult bosses, this episode covers it all. Plus, discover innovative strategies for goal setting and cultivating executive presence. With actionable advice and engaging discussions, you'll be equipped to accelerate your career growth and achieve your goals.
Join us as we dive into the highlights of Season 4, featuring a range of valuable insights to help you navigate your professional journey. Whether you're a seasoned executive or just starting out, this episode is a must-listen. So tune in now to Small Talk with Rainkraft and start taking your career to the next level!
In This Episode | Discussion Points (00:00) Introduction
(02:16) Your career doesn’t need the pressure of being your passion
(04:45) Why do I struggle to delegate?
(07:21) How not to take a layoff personally?
(09:28) Can we do goal setting differently this year?
(11:31) Damn good storytelling
(13:09) Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
(15:32) What to do when your manager needs managing?
(17:34) It’s not always about money
(19:44) Dealing with bad bosses
(22:28) How to enhance your career by cultivating executive presence
(24:56) Why startups need a people strategy
(26:57) How to elevate a pitch
Small Talk With RainKraft is a top 10 show in India. If you’re serious about your professional future, do follow the show for actionable advice and career-lifting conversations. Links
- Show notes and full transcript for the episode.
Hosts: Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins. You can find us on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/ _____________________________ Catch all our podcast episodes at www.rainkraft.in/podcast Get links to the podcast on your favourite streaming service for podcasts. 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. Find us on our Website, LinkedIn, and Instagram
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainkraft/messageS4E11 - How to ‘elevator pitch’ a good story about yourself
19m · PublishedS4E10 - Why Startups Need a People Strategy
21m · PublishedS4E9 - How to enhance your career by cultivating Executive Presence
23m · PublishedYou know how some people can walk into a room and behave as though they own it? Well, in this episode we discuss how you, too, could become one among them, by developing the elusive Executive Presence.
In This Episode | Discussion Points
- (03:55) What is Executive Presence and why do you need it?
- (06:43) Deconstructing executive presence.
- (13:08) How to make changes to develop executive presence.
- (15:37) How authenticity and experience can contribute
- (19:18) Dealing with critique.
Small Talk With RainKraft is a top 10 show in India. If you’re serious about your professional future, do follow the show for actionable advice and career-lifting conversations.
Links
- Show notes and full transcript for the episode.
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
You can find us on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
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Catch all our podcast episodes at www.rainkraft.in/podcast
Get links to the podcast on your favourite streaming service for podcasts.
This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help dreamers become doers. Find us on our Website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rainkraft/messageS4E8 - Dealing with difficult bosses, clients, and colleagues
21m · PublishedSpending long hours with difficult people and forcing yourself to put up with them isn't healthy or sustainable. How can you better understand what is happening in such interactions? How do you know when a ‘bad’ boss isn't really just someone with a different working style - and how do you align your styles for better outcomes? And what do you do when the relationship is truly toxic?
In This Episode | Discussion Points
- (01:20) It’s quite common to have a bad boss
- (02:50) Recognise your workplace behaviour patterns
- (05:35) Is it a bad boss or an incompatible work style?
- (09:00) How to adapt without giving up your own personality
- (12:05) How to combat office politics
- (15:30) How to tell when it's a bad relationship vs a toxic one
- (18:10) There's merit in investing time to fix a relationship
Links
- Show notes and full transcript for the episode
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
You can find us on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
_____________________________
Catch all our podcast episodes at www.rainkraft.in/podcast
Get links to the podcast on your favourite streaming service for podcasts.
This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help dreamers become doers. Find us on our Website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter
--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rainkraft/messageS4E7 - It's not always about the money!
24m · Published“I gave her a raise, yet she left.” Dual careers and an increased appreciation for work-life integration sparked during the pandemic have made employees think about work more broadly than just a pay packet. This makes it tougher to retain the good folks and the need of the hour is more honest conversations about what really excites the person in your team.
In This Episode | Discussion Points
- (03:10) Money is not the only motivator
- (05:54) Understanding the personal relationship we each have with money
- (10:50) Adapting to changing work-related desires
- (16:20) Charting a roadmap for the employee's career
- (19:50) Communicating needs more holistically
In this conversation we refer to The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel.
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
You can find us on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
_____________________________
Catch all our podcast episodes at www.rainkraft.in/podcast
Get links to the podcast on your favourite streaming service for podcasts.
This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help dreamers become doers. Find us on our Website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter
--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rainkraft/messageS4E6 - What To Do When Your Manager Needs Managing
18m · PublishedSo you’ve expanded your team, and yet you find yourself having to defer important things to handle day-to-day questions? The answer might lie less in behaviour and more in process. Whether you're a new manager of managers or an experienced one looking to improve your skills, this episode will provide valuable tips and strategies to help you lead your team to success. And feel comfortable while you do so.
In This Episode | Discussion Points
- [02:37] Setting up processes.
- [04:14] Avoiding micromanagement.
- [06:43] Why modelling behaviour alone will not enable delegation.
- [08:56] The value of HR expertise.
- [10:10] How to help your managers take more ownership.
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
You can find us on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
_____________________________
Catch all our podcast episodes at www.rainkraft.in/podcast
Get links to the podcast on your favourite streaming service for podcasts.
This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help dreamers become doers. Find us on our Website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter
--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rainkraft/messageS4E5 - “Where do you see yourself in five years?”
21m · Published"Where do you see yourself in five years?" is THE dreaded interview question. And you know what, it's okay not to have answers! Your career path is exactly that—a path. One that deserves exploring. In this episode, Subha and Hasita discuss the evolution of career paths and how they’re not all that linear these days.
In This Episode | Discussion Points
- [00:30] Adapting your career to a rapidly changing world
- [03:37] Upskilling for an ‘unknown’ future
- [05:53] Building a complementary (but interesting) skillset on your own terms
- [09:55] Opening yourself up to a wide range of career experiences
- [17:42] Reflecting on your career so far to navigate the future
What we listened to: You Don’t Actually Know What Your Future Self Wants | Shankar Vedantam | TED
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
You can find us on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
_____________________________
Catch all our podcast episodes at www.rainkraft.in/podcast
Get links to the podcast on your favourite streaming service for podcasts.
This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help dreamers become doers. Find us on our Website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter
--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rainkraft/messageHoliday Crossover: Damn Good Storytelling
24m · PublishedIt’s the holiday season! And that means it’s time for something special! This week, we’re excited to bring you the first-ever crossover episode with our sister podcast The Damn Good Marketing Podcast. In this episode, Subha and Hasita discuss a topic dear to both their hearts: the power of storytelling and its ability to make life, career, and media all the more enriching.
We talk about
- How celebrities use storytelling to shape their narratives
- Branding as a way to position yourself in the professional world
- Finding a point of view to anchor your story
- Stepping out of your comfort zone to share your story
- Finding inspiration for stories in the little moments of life
Tune in and let us know what else you'd like to hear us talk about in the space of career growth and workplace excellence.
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
#careerchange #careerswitch #careerpodcast #careers #careercoach #goalsetting
You can find us on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
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Catch all our podcast episodes at www.rainkraft.in/podcast
Get links to the podcast on your favourite streaming service for podcasts.
©Motley Crew Marketing Services- Hasita Krishna
This episode was produced in collaboration with CrazyTok Media.
S4E4 - Can we do goal setting differently this year?
22m · PublishedEvery year around this time, we take stock of our achievements versus the goals we had set. But are we going about it the right way? Are we disappointing ourselves by being too narrowly focused on specific aspects of life, ignoring other achievements? Are we reaching for the unattainable? Should we do things differently this time around?
We talk about
- The downsides of being too narrowly focused and how to expand our goal set
- How to set goals
- Rewarding ourselves for achieving goals
- Setting SMARTER goals
- Foreshadowing failure is as important as visualising success
- Don’t try too many things
Tune in and let us know what else you'd like to hear us talk about in the space of career growth and workplace excellence.
The show we referred to: Huberman Lab
Hosts:
Subha Chandrasekaran is an ICF-certified leadership and career-growth coach with over 22 years of experience (corporate & entrepreneurial) leading people and businesses to explore their potential. Prior to this, she held senior leadership positions in Citi India. Hasita is a marketing strategist who dives deep to create sustainable, results-oriented B2B marketing wins.
#careerchange #careerswitch #careerpodcast #careers #careercoach #goalsetting
You can find us on LinkedIn here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/
_____________________________
Catch all our podcast episodes at www.rainkraft.in/podcast
Get links to the podcast on your favourite streaming service for podcasts.
--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rainkraft/messageSmall Talk with RainKraft - Career-lifting Conversations has 65 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 22:34:27. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on October 28th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 22nd, 2024 15:42.
