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Career in ProgressMeerah Rajavel: Breaking Barriers- From Small-Town India to Global CIOHow often do you get the opportunity to hear honest, direct career advice from one of the most influential women executives in the world?In this episode, I sit down with Meerah Rajavel, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Palo Alto Networks, for a deeply inspiring and refreshingly candid conversation on leadership, careers, family and navigating complexity in the AI era.This is one of those episodes you’ll want to listen to every minute- packed with wisdom for leaders, early-career professionals, and women navigating growth and barriers in tech....
2026-01-1240 minCareer in ProgressKalpana Mohan- Building the Skills for a Creative Career: When Creativity Becomes a Career“Talent isn’t enough to build a creative career”- this was my biggest takeaway from this very insightful conversationFor the first time on the podcast, I explore a creative career path—a life in writing—with someone who embodies both craft and courage: Kalpana Mohan, award-winning author and columnist.This conversation was eye-opening because it took me into a world very different from the careers I’ve featured so far and what I learned was invaluable. My biggest takeaways from this episode:The skills it takes to build a writing life...
2025-12-2257 min
Career in ProgressWilliam (Bill) Huffaker- Building the Power of Authentic Leadership: Navigating Identity in Corporate CultureThis episode with the deeply inspiring William (Bill) Huffaker- Transformational Talent Executive, AI-Driven HR Strategist, SVP of Global Integrated Talent at Newell Brands, Board Advisor, Adjunct Professor, and Board Trustee- was one of the most heartwarming and honest conversations I’ve ever had.It’s the kind of dialogue you can only have with a leader who embodies humility, humanity, and authenticity in every breath. And a conversation that stays with you forever. 🎧 In this episode, we talk about:Owning your story and bringing your whole self to workWhy gr...
2025-12-0158 min
Career in ProgressKailesh Karavadra: Future Ready- Skills That Shape Our TomorrowThis episode is truly close to my heart- it captures the power of humility, heart, and humor in shaping a remarkable and purpose-driven career.Every once in a while, you meet someone who reminds you of the true power of humility, heart, and humor. I laughed, learned, and left deeply inspired through this conversation with Kailesh Karavadra — a noted Silicon Valley leader, Managing Partner at EY, and a visionary who has led EY’s Growth Market Strategy, focusing on entrepreneurs, startups, VCs, family businesses, PEs, and the Entrepreneur of the Year (EOY) programs. With over 36 years at EY, K...
2025-10-221h 04
Career in ProgressArun Trivedi: AI at Work: Trends, Mindsets, and Tools to ThriveWe’ve had many large-scale transformations in history- but why does Artificial Intelligence (AI) stand apart as the technology that could reshape the world? This episode is truly futuristic- packed with insights on the world of AI and what it means to the current workforce and society as a whole.To explore this, I’m thrilled to host Arun Trivedi- an AI guru, founder and host of the AI with Arun Show (available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcast), and Vice President at Tech Mahindra, where he leads the Software and Platform business for North America. Arun’s inspi...
2025-09-0843 minCareer in ProgressJyotsna Vaidee: Building the skills of creativity, discipline, collaboration and storytelling that fuel not just one, but multiple thriving careers.Building one successful career takes perseverance. Building two? That takes vision, grit, and an extraordinary well of inspiration.In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Jyotsna Vaidee—a top tech leader and currently the Vice President of Product at Reddit. Her career spans leadership roles at industry giants like Microsoft and Google, where she helped shape products like Google Ads, YouTube, and Google Shopping. And today, she’s helping millions connect through Reddit.But that’s only half the story. Jyotsna is also an acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer, known for her award-winning productions and decade...
2025-07-2152 min
Career in ProgressJacqueline Brown: Be the CEO of You: Self-Leadership, Visibility & Owning Your VoiceThis one is close to my heart. I sat down with the incredible Jacqueline Brown, author of Be the CEO of You, for an honest, insightful, and deeply energizing conversation on self-leadership, visibility, and what it really means to own your voice- especially in rooms where you may feel unheard. We talk about what it means to truly be the CEO of you-to step into your own power whether you're building confidence and leadership, re-entering the workforce after time away, identifying strengths, or just feeling stuck.If you've ever: ✨ Struggled with self-promotion ✨ Felt like you weren’...
2025-07-071h 00
Career in ProgressSriram Subramanian: Building the skills of standing out in interviews, experimentation in the AI era, transitioning from technologist to leaderIn this episode, I will dive into essential skills and share insights to level up your technical career. If you're just starting out, learn how to stand out in interviews, how to stay curious,and grow from a thriving technologist into an inspiring technical leader. For those stepping into leadership, hear tips on —navigating tough difficult conversations, building a culture of experimentation in the AI era, and creating high-performing global teams. Much more.With no further adieu, I introduce our insightful guest, Sriram Subramanian. An accomplished engineering leader with 28 years of experi...
2025-06-231h 01
Career in ProgressPrashanthi Ravanavarapu: Building the Skills for Simplification, Pitching for Your Next Role, and Purposeful LeadershipIn this powerful and uplifting episode, I sit down with the brilliant Prashanthi Ravanavarapu for a heartfelt, insightful, and genuinely fun conversation about the tangible skills that build thriving careers.We unpack how she simplifies complex ideas, pitches for roles with impact, leads with purpose, and continuously evolves in an ever-changing world. Get ready for practical frameworks, simple tips, and inspiring ideas you can apply right away!If you're ready to grow, get unstuck, and lead with clarity- this episode is for you. Hit play and let's dive in!
2025-06-091h 00Career in ProgressCareer in Progress - TrailerWelcome to Career in Progress—a podcast about building the skills that build your career. If you’ve landed here, chances are you’re on a journey to grow or evolve your career—just like me. In each episode, I’ll share honest stories, practical strategies, and bite-sized takeaways to help you build your own manual of growth. You’ll also hear from inspiring guests who are actively learning, evolving, and building the skills we all need to thrive. So if you’ve ever asked yourself: What’s next? How do I grow and Where do I start?—you’re in the right plac...
2025-06-0601 min