Ruby Thapar, Joiner of Dots and Transition Coach
Ruby describes herself as a ‘Joiner of Dots’ and is a Transition Coach. She is also an Independent Board Director on many companies and also a Coach. Very interestingly, Ruby is also a Reputation Crisis and Sustainability Strategist too. Something that is much needed in the modern world!
Podcast
Overview
The Brand Called You is back with yet another inspiring episode. This time, with a very accomplished woman from Mumbai, Ruby Thapar. Ruby describes herself as a ‘Joiner of Dots’ and is a Transition Coach. She has worked in the corporate sector for several years. She is also an Independent Board Director on many companies and also a Coach. Very interestingly, Ruby is also a Reputation Crisis and Sustainability Strategist too. Something that is much needed in the modern world!
In this conversation with host Ashutosh Garg, Ruby shares her professional journey with the audience. As an accomplished coach, Ruby throws light on some very important aspects of coaching. She believes that the world is pacing and coaching plays a very important role in helping individuals lead themselves, lead others and lead enterprises. She differentiates coaching and mentoring. And explains that coaching is very dynamic and dialogue-based in nature. Further into the conversation, Ruby and Ashutosh discuss the ESG norms in India. They talk about the ESG norms with a corporate perspective. Ruby shares that more and more companies are becoming aware and conscious of the environment. She also shares her very vital role as a Reputation Crisis and Sustainability Strategist. She is guided by the values of respect and curiosity. And she is always open to trying out new things!
Profile
I am a multi-functional leader with multi-sector experience, creating off-balance sheet value through insight-based sustainability practices and reputation management. My deep understanding of key stakeholders, their motivations and incentives, equips me to build consensus and develop actionable, sustainable solutions to complex problems.
With most of my assignments being quasi start-ups, I donned the role of a strategist and an implementer, driving insight-based holistic designs for impact and outcome – for partnerships and collaborations – for agility, nimbleness and scale.
Some of the scripts that I led – Enhancing reputation amidst a crisis; Managing social risk for a globally listed company across international markets and stakeholders; Establishing the business case for sustainability and CSR; Instituting toll-free number to address farmer grievances and e-learning modules for a fertilizer company to create differentiation in the market place; Marketing & Fundraising strategy for a sustainable revenue stream for an NGO; Setting up the experimental school from ground up for an educational institution.
My domain spans:
1. Reputation management, corporate communications, marketing communications, investor & media relations, employee communication, crisis & issues communication, policy advocacy
2. CSR and sustainability strategies both for companies and NGO’s
3. Diversity & Inclusion;
4. Ideation, Communication, Executive Coach
I serve on the board of ACCESS Development Services, a non-profit – http://www.accessdev.org/
Am a Certified Executive Coach & Appreciative Discovery Dialogue from CFI and Certified by WILL and Mentor My Board & Institute of Director for independent board membership.
