I have had my share of ups and downs, as we all have, but one thing kept me going... Self-belief!
Change is inevitable hence, moving the goalposts never scared me and I never felt unstable, or scared of any labels of "instability" as I always gave my 100% and always made conscious and well thought of choices while bringing in a change in my life.
And this is what it gave me...
A wonderful journey worth sharing!
15+ years of exploration & hard work, 4 different sectors, and 7 different positions!
No, this is not the streamlined synopsis of my career; however, it is a glimpse into everything I have done during my working tenure.
I have handled different roles such as Brand Strategist, Brand Solutions and Brand Integrations Expert, Content Head, Account Manager, Voice Over Artist, and Communications Associate for a decade and a half now.
Professionally, I have achieved significant results, by developing winning marketing strategies and boosting brand awareness for varied brands from different verticals and worked with India’s largest Media conglomerate, The Times Group for almost half a decade.
And, all through, behind the scenes, there’s one role that I have been constantly playing, not by profession but by passion, it’s that of an unofficial counselor…
Be it at home, in my circle of friends, with my schoolmates, collegemates, or with my colleagues, I have always been that go-to friend who had a heart to listen, a mind to understand, and a soul to offer warmth when anyone came to me overwhelmed…
While I was hustling with all my responsibilities professional & personal… I looked back several times, and it got me thinking of my eclectic experiences, official & unofficial — so, no it is not that story of a eureka moment when one day you find your true calling…
But yes, I found my true calling… my “Ikigai” and it was a process, a well-thought-of process. This journey was full of contemplation, every morning I got up with a heart full of gratitude, no matter what my day was filled with, every day I had at least one act of “thoughtful conversation”, the universe was pushing me towards it constantly… and today I thank everyone who pushed me toward my true calling, knowingly, and unknowingly,
Today, I am finally working as a Certified Life Coach, Counseling Psychologist, and Guided Meditation and Yoga Practitioner and I am very happy to serve humankind.
A lot of people ask me – “Don’t you get negative vibes when you hear all those negativities all day, every day?”
Honestly, I just have to say that one doesn't have to absorb everyone’s negative energy. Our beautiful Mother Earth is there to protect us all, take all the energies that don’t serve our highest good, and turn them into positive...
I have rather gotten more positive since I started practicing, you indeed lift yourself when you lift others.
Apart from that, I believe in upskilling myself so that I can help people in every possible way... as a result of my recent Yoga Certification, when required or based on interest, I incorporate meditation & pranayam techniques in my therapy sessions for the purpose of holistic healing.
At last, I must share with you all that in all these years I have learned one thing– “My heart, soul, and mind are vital to me, they make me who I am today. I take measures to have those be as healthy as my ear, nose, throat, etc, you must too!”
Feel free to get in touch to learn more & know about recent projects I am working on- I am a talker and have stories to share!