In this episode of 'The Beauty In The Mess,' Shruti Rustagi shares her personal journey from battling self-doubt to achieving success, detailing the strategies she used to build confidence, leverage mentors, and overcome mental barriers, using psychology and neuroscience. The conversation delves into practical techniques for managing self-doubt, handling criticism, and balancing the dynamics between introverts and extroverts in the workplace. The cultural differences in professional settings is also explores and Shruti offers her insights into career transitions and building accountability. This episode is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to overcome internal obstacles and achieve their career goals.

With 18 years' experience as a global leader across Fortune 100 companies, most recently as a CFO for a $4Billion business unit within Amazon, and as a certified executive coach, Shruti supports people in growing their leadership effectiveness, building resilience and maximizing life. In over 870 hours of coaching, she has supported executives, leaders, actors and entrepreneurs all around the world in compounding their leadership through mindset shifts. She has an MBA (master’s in business administration) from IIM Lucknow India, is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation (ICF) and a Certified Positive Intelligence coach.

02:48 Introduction and Welcome

02:58 Overcoming Self-Doubt: Shruti's Journey

07:57 Building Confidence: Practical Mechanisms

11:48 Maintaining Positive Mindsets

14:56 Understanding Positive Intelligence

20:50 Top Challenges in Achieving Success

26:21 Challenges Women Face in Male-Dominated Workplaces

27:30 Breaking Stereotypes and Empowering Women

30:39 Age Dynamics in the Workplace

36:39 Career Transitions and Upskilling

38:31 Handling Criticism and Building Resilience

40:24 Introverts vs. Extroverts in the Workplace

46:35 Coaching Programs and Cultural Nuances

50:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Ep. 82 Breaking Barriers and Building Confidence with Shruti Rustagi