Welcome Back, Uncommon Leaders!!Have you ever wondered what it takes to achieve success AND fulfillment in the corporate world? That's exactly what my special guest, Vidya Raman, author of Lucky You An Insider's Guide to Achieving Success and Finding Fulfillment in the Corporate World, unravels in this enlightening conversation. Shaped by her father's inspiring rags-to-riches story, Vidya shares how it moulded her drive and ambition, and talks candidly about the importance of relentless hard work and dedication overriding any luck factor. We delve into the significance of self-awareness, setting expectations, and the transformative impact of giving and receiving feedback.In the second half, Vidya illuminates the path of her self-discovery journey, sharing how she learned to manage her emotions and master her career. She provides insight into her potent five-step SHIFT framework, a tool that helps identify your strengths, weaknesses, interests, and natural wiring to uncover your unique definition of success. As we conclude this fascinating dialogue, Vidya guides us on how to become a subject matter expert, indispensable, and adaptable to different roles, all while maintaining a work-life balance. She shares anecdotal experiences about coaching individuals to gain more confidence in their professional lives and assisting them in recognizing their own blind spots. Tune in to this enriching discussion that offers valuable insights into achieving success and fulfillment in your professional journey.Vidya's websiteLucky You on AmazonVidya Raman on LinkedInThanks for listening in to the Uncommon Leader Podcast. Please take just a minute to share this podcast with that someone you know that you thought of when you heard this episode. One of the most valuable things you can do is to rate the podcast and leave a review. You can do that on Apple podcasts, or rate the podcast on Spotify or any other platform you listen. Did you know that many of the things that I discuss on the Uncommon Leader Podcast are subjects that I coach other leaders and organizations ? If you would be interested in having me discuss 1:1 or group coaching with you, or know someone who is looking to move from Underperforming to Uncommon in their business or life, I would love to chat with you. Click this link to set up a FREE CALL to discuss how coaching might benefit you and your team) Until next time, Go and Grow Champions!!Connect with me