There is always a debate on whether we should define our work or our work should define us. I am a businesswoman but I am not just that. That is one of the many things I am. So, when someone asks me what do I do, I have a creative elevator pitch to offer. I say that I am a businesswoman, a fitness enthusiast, a traveller, a wife and a mom. It might take a few seconds more than what a usual introduction would but I am happy that it describes me.
The winning formula for me is my focus. I immerse myself in the task at hand, be it a personal or a professional commitment. When I am in office, I give wholehearted attention to my team and my tasks. When I am with my kids, I am only a mom and a friend to them, when I am working out, I am only busy feeling my body. The habit of giving my 100% to everything works wonders for me.
I have my set of values that define me at work. It doesn’t matter whether I am at my fitness studio motivating people or dealing with my team at Shilp, my values of integrity, passion and focus govern me. I am a people manager and love to discover more about human behaviour each day. Emotional intelligence does the trick for me. Dealing with people, delegating work, ensuring results all boils down to managing relationships. I share a happy relationship with all my team members and that is prime.
I give equal importance to my work responsibilities at home too. Taking care of my loved ones, delegating the household chores, cooking new dishes, managing relationships at the personal front are all a part of my self-assumed responsibilities. I feed my soul with frequent trips, parties and shopping. And to share the truth, I just love it this way. Work for me cannot be segregated into office and home. I ensure I am where I am needed. I set my priorities right, manage my time efficiently and just aspire to inspire every day.