"Flexing Your Power Skills, Finding Purpose, and Embracing Change: Lessons on Career Pivots and Personal Growth"-Vidya Krishnan, Chief Learning Officer (CLO), Ericsson

In this podcast episode, Vidya Krishnan shares her lifelong love of learning and how it has led her to impact a global organization of 95,000 people across 180 countries. She discusses the importance of having a growth mindset and finding the intersection of talent, opportunities, and purpose (TOP) to energize and engage us. Vidya emphasizes the value of investing in people development at work and in personal life through self-care to avoid burnout and find harmony. She also reframes soft skills as power skills, providing us with the ability to transfer and carry them forward into different roles. The art of storytelling is another teachable skill Vidya advocates for, as it has a significant impact on driving change in organizations and careers. She also provides insights on how to request and process feedback effectively to be a game-changer. In addition to discussing weighty matters such as advocacy and opportunities for leadership growth, the conversation also touches on creating space for others and paying it forward. Listeners will gain valuable insights on how to align to their purpose, adapt to change, and flex their power skills in pursuing personal and professional growth. Vidya Krishnan is the Chief Learning Officer of Ericsson, leading Ericsson’s Global Learning and Development team as part of Ericsson’s Global People organization impacting 95,000+ people in over 180 countries around the world. Vidya just won the 2022 Women of Distinction from the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. Vidya Krishnan is a technology and entrepreneurial leader with 20+ years of experience in Networks, Digital Services, Learning, Engineering, Consulting, and Business Transformation Operations. She fervently believes that learning is the intersection of execution, strategy, and engagement. She began her career in engineering operations with AT&T, then worked at Nortel, building and launching wireless networks before joining Ericsson in 2009, where she has held a variety of leadership positions in Networks, Digital Services, and now People. She holds a B.S. degree from Princeton University and an M.S. degree from Stanford University in Electrical Engineering, with a specialization in how technology can uplift impoverished areas. Vidya is particularly proud and privileged to sponsor the Ericsson-Girl Scouts Alliance, a unique and growing pa ********************************************************************************************** You can subscribe to my Substack Newsletter by clicking here. I"m a former tech executive, a podcast host and an entrepreneur. I work with Universities on Organizations to transition students to the corporate world and building successful leadership pipelines ensuring a healthy financial future. If you"re interested in coordinating or working with me on keynotes, workshops, or on a one on one basis, you can go to my website www.sirishakuchimanchi.com If you are interested in leveraging more personal and professional development check out the podcast of my radio talk show "Life Beats with Sirisha" by clicking here Connect with me: All: https://solo.to/sirishak Instagram: womencareerandlife LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirishakuchimanchi/ #womencareerandlife ...