Empowering Leaders and Cultivating Culture: Insights from Janet Rajan
- Transitioning from a software engineer to product management.
- Enrollment in executive management at Harvard Business School and encountering impactful coaching.
Podcast
Overview
In this episode of The Brand Called You, Ashutosh Garg sits down with Janet Rajan, Founder & Principal of Growth Collective, to delve deep into the realms of executive leadership and culture transformation. With an impressive background, including a stint at Harvard Business School and over 24 years of industry experience, Janet shares insights drawn from her diverse career journey from a software engineer to a leadership coach.
00:00:55 – What has been Janet Rajan’s journey into executive and leadership coaching?
- Transitioning from a software engineer to product management.
- Enrollment in executive management at Harvard Business School and encountering impactful coaching.
- Experience working with startups and the realization of the need for coaching and mentorship.
- Gallup Strengths Assessment’s influence on her coaching career.
- She founded Growth Collective to pursue her passion for developing people.
00:02:29 – How does a technical background in computer science influence coaching?
- Utilization of design thinking, starting with empathy, to enhance the coaching journey.
- Incorporation of agile methodologies for iterative growth in leadership journeys.
- Emphasis on ROI and data-driven coaching methods.
00:04:00 – What common challenges do leaders face during transitions?
- Balancing strategic thinking with everyday execution.
- Adapting leadership styles to diverse situations.
- Navigating influence without relying solely on authority.
00:05:33 – What role does empathy play in leadership?
- Empathy is a core component of coaching and leadership.
- Encouragement of curiosity over judgment.
- Emphasizing progress over perfection.
00:06:42 – How is self-doubt addressed in coaching, particularly regarding impostor syndrome?
- Building evidence of success.
- Reframing negative and limiting thoughts.
- Leveraging strengths through Gallup Strengths Assessment.
- Noting a higher prevalence of self-doubt among women leaders.
00:08:34 – How is burnout among leaders addressed?
- Emphasizing the creation of tiny habits and lifestyle changes.
- Balancing intensity with sustainability.
- Development of a strong support system and promoting health and well-being.
00:10:42 – How does coaching help in building resilience among leaders?
- Building emotional agility to handle diverse emotions.
- Developing a growth mindset and self-regulation.
- Creation of personal boundaries to fortify resilience.
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- Transitioning from a software engineer to product management.
- Enrollment in executive management at Harvard Business School and encountering impactful coaching.
- Experience working with startups and the realization of the need for coaching and mentorship.
