In this episode of Career by Design, we are joined by the incredible Clara Capano, a leadership expert, speaker, and coach dedicated to helping professionals achieve harmony between their work and personal lives. With decades of experience in leadership development, Clara offers practical tools that empower individuals to take control of their time and priorities.

Key Takeaways from the Episode:

1. The Importance of Rest and Recovery

2. Articulating Value

3. Tracking and Measuring Success

4. Celebrate Wins

5. Time Blocking for Success

Additional Lessons:

• Align Your Schedule with Your Energy

• Setting Boundaries

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A Conversation with Shantel Love on Personal Branding

In this insightful interview, Prerika Agarwal delves into the significance of personal branding for diverse professionals with Shantel Love.

Key Takeaways:

1. Authenticity Drives Success: Building a personal brand that truly reflects who you are and what you stand for is the key to long-term success.
2. Strategic Presence Over Constant Activity: You don’t need to be online all the time to make an impact—focus on meaningful interactions.
3. Leverage Your Story: Your personal journey is your most powerful branding asset. Use it to connect with and inspire others.
4. Customer Experience & Personal Branding: Shantel highlights the parallels between customer experience and personal branding, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing the needs of your audience.
5. Empowerment Through Branding: For diverse professionals, establishing a strong personal brand is a powerful way to break through barriers and create new opportunities.

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Brief Bios:

Prerika Agarwal: Executive by day and Career Strategist by night, Prerika Agarwal is the founder of Career by Design. With nearly two decades of experience, she is passionate about elevating women in the professional world. Prerika draws from her MBA education, extensive coaching experience, and thought leadership.

Shantel Love: Shantel Love is the Global Vice President of Customer Success for Clinical & School Assessments at Pearson. Shantel is also a keynote speaker, author, and LinkedIn Top Personal Branding Voice. She is passionate about helping others leverage their personal stories to build impactful and profitable brands that resonate with their audiences.

Welcome to another episode of the Career by Design podcast, where we delve into the intricacies of women's leadership and career advancement. In this episode, Prerika Agarwal is joined by Nishta Jain, a technology leader at a prominent pharmaceutical company and a distinguished figure in healthcare tech leadership. Nishta has been featured in CIO Magazine and Silicon Valley Leaders.

1. The Importance of Emotional Intelligence (EQ):

2. • Nishta discusses her journey from India to the U.S. for her master's at Georgetown, highlighting the pivotal role EQ has played in her career.
   • She shares how adapting to a new culture emphasized the need for EQ alongside IQ to succeed in diverse environments.

3. Career and Resilience:

   • Insights into Nishta's approach to navigating career challenges, including moving from action-oriented tasks to understanding the pace and emotional needs of her organization.
   • The significance of building emotional and mental resilience through personal experiences and professional setbacks.

4. Blueprint for Advancing in Leadership:

   • Nishta shares a detailed playbook on leveraging emotional intelligence for career advancement, including mindset shifts and strategic networking.
   • The importance of visibility, personal branding, and active participation in employee resource groups and industry conferences to build a robust professional network.

5. Advocating for Gender Parity:

   • Discussion on the global gender gap in leadership and specific challenges faced by Asian women in corporate America.
   • Strategies for women to empower themselves and accelerate their career trajectories despite systemic barriers.