I recently had the privilege of joining the “Faith Matters” podcast hosted by my dear friend, Pramod Chandrasekhar, for an OTT platform that is yet to be launched to the public. The platform is dedicated to spreading love, hope, and inspiration, and I am honored to have been part of such an important mission.
During the conversation, I had the opportunity to reflect on my life and, especially, a few pivotal moments in my corporate journey and share how faith has guided me through various seasons of life in navigating challenges and successes.
It was truly an enriching experience to discuss topics close to my heart with a wonderful team. I thoroughly enjoyed sharing my story and hope our discussion will resonate with others navigating their own personal and professional paths.
I look forward to seeing how this project unfolds and touches many lives. I’ll keep you updated once the OTT platform is officially launched to the public!
LEADtalks recognizes the believers in the marketplace who embody , , and in both their personal and professional lives. It offers a platform for young professionals to hear real-life stories from those who have overcome obstacles and undergone significant personal growth to become leaders in their fields. This year, I had the honor of sharing my leadership journey and God’s abundant grace in my life.
Growing up in a small village in Andhra Pradesh, I never imagined I’d be where I am today—leading an IT company in Hyderabad and contributing to the industry that transformed my life. My early years were defined by the struggles of a poor farming family, but faith, resilience, and education shaped my path forward.
Reflecting on those early days, I remember battling both poverty and self-doubt. It wasn’t easy, but my family’s unwavering faith and the support of my grandfather were pillars of strength. Coupled with my own determination to pursue education and better opportunities, I found my way from teaching to the IT field—a pivotal career shift that changed everything.
Starting an IT company and building a successful team was no small feat. It’s been an incredible journey, and along the way, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to the IT community through my involvement with HYSEA. My leadership philosophy has been deeply influenced by John C. Maxwell, and for me, credibility is key. It’s about staying humble, maintaining integrity, and continually striving to add value to myself and those around me.
My story, like many others, is a testament to the power of prayer, hard work, and continuous learning. I hope it inspires anyone who is working towards excellence in their personal and professional lives.
The test of leadership is not what you can do yourself but what you can do with and through others. Working together means winning together, and teamwork is at the heart of any great achievement.
One is too small a number to achieve greatness. No one person can bring everything to the table. We have to rely on the skillsets of those on our team! None of us is as smart or as strong as all of us. We are only as strong as our weakest team member. Our team is our greatest separator because we are only as good as our team.
While working as teams, we possess limitless possibilities, and we can do things that are far greater than each member of the team. Do you really want to know whether or not you are a great team player? Then try to answer the below questions yourself.
✅ Am I making my team members feel smaller or valued?
✅ Am I making others feel better than they really are by adding value, supporting, and encouraging them, or feel smaller and lose their confidence?
✅ Are my team members feeling that they are better because of me being around them than they are on their own?
✅ Am I a subtractor for my team or a multiplier who would enlarge the team?
✅ Am I competing with my team members or complementing them?
✅ Am I complimenting my team members or condescending them?
✅ Am I adding value to my team members before they add value to me?
✅ Am I serving my team members before they serve me?
✅ Am I believing in my team members before they believe in me?
✅ Am I judging them by who they are at this moment or looking at them as who they could become with little support, encouragement, and help?
There is a lot of difference between teammates and workmates. A team is not a group of people who work together. A team is a group of people who trust, respect, and help each other.
I had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion on “Fostering Cross-Sector Collaboration for ESG in India” alongside some incredible professionals.
Special thanks to our moderator, Sanjay Teli, Co-Founder of SAM Corporates & Waterfield Advisors, for guiding the conversation. I was honored to share the stage with:
–> Prasanna Prabhu, Chairman of Art of Living
–> Roohi Syeda, Head of HR at Next QAI
–> Richa Dwivedi, Head of Strategy and Change Management at HSBC Technology, India
–> Dr Prabha Shankar, Director of Corporate Relations & Talent Development at ASM Group of Institutions
The discussion was enriching, and I’m excited about the potential for collaborative efforts to drive ESG initiatives forward in India. I’m looking forward to more such insightful exchanges!
LEADTalks recognizes the believers in the marketplace who embody Purpose, Integrity, and Excellence in both their personal and professional lives. It offers a platform for young professionals to hear real-life stories from those who have overcome obstacles and undergone significant personal growth to become leaders in their fields. This year, I had the honor of sharing my leadership journey and God’s abundant grace in my life.
