Sometimes, going Beyond The Norm means having the courage to choose a path you had never planned.

For the final episode of Season 5, Dr. Divya Jaitly sits down with Lt Cdr Kritika Sharma, former Indian Navy Officer, Strategic Programme & Operations Leader, to explore her journey from the uniform to the corporate world.

A candid conversation on leadership, change, identity, career choices and the courage to reinvent yourself.

Because changing direction does not mean starting over. Sometimes, it means taking everything you've learnt and building something new with it.

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What does four decades of public service teach you about power, responsibility and the people behind the decisions?

In this episode of Beyond The Norm, Dr. Divya Jaitly speaks with Bharati Das, Ex Bureaucrat, Former Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance, GOI and Public Policy Finance Expert.

With four decades of service in the Indian Administrative Service, Bharati Das has held senior leadership responsibilities across Finance, Home Affairs, External Affairs and Health, contributing to public policy, governance and national initiatives.

The conversation goes beyond the designation to explore the human side of public service, the moments that shape character, the weight of decisions that affect millions, leadership during extraordinary circumstances and the realities women encounter while navigating institutions of power.

Dr. Divya and Bharati Das also reflect on authority versus influence, leadership without imitation, the meaning of power and the qualities that distinguish those who seek authority from those who genuinely seek to serve.

A conversation about service, leadership, resilience and the responsibility of shaping India's next generation of public leaders.

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What does leadership look like when experience becomes perspective and achievement begins to give way to impact?

In this episode of Beyond The Norm, Dr. Divya Jaitly engages in a thoughtful conversation with Rekha Sethi, Director General, All India Management Association (AIMA).

Rekha Ji leads one of India's foremost platforms for leadership, management and innovation, bringing together business leaders, policymakers and thought leaders. A trusted boardroom leader and Independent Director, her influence extends across corporate leadership, governance, policy and the future of management in India.

The conversation moves beyond professional titles to explore how the meaning of success evolves with experience, what distinguishes exceptional leaders, and why humility, character and integrity remain essential to lasting influence.

Dr. Divya and Rekha Ji also discuss the realities of the boardroom, women in leadership, the importance of respectful disagreement, reverse mentoring and the responsibility of experienced leaders to keep learning from the generation that follows.

At its heart, this is a conversation about impact over achievement, influence over authority, and the courage to keep evolving.

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