I live and play in Eagle Canyon and work in Hyde Park.
My philosophy is not about fame but about significance and leaving a legacy. As a result, I developed and launched the Phakama Women’s Academy, which equips young women for the corporate world.
It’s been filled with many contradictions: Challenging, yet rewarding. Failures and learnings with accomplishments and achievements. My quote that sums it up is: "Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step." – Lao Tzu.
Family, friends, good south Indian home-cooked food paired with great wine. My collection of Louis Vuitton bags.
Its vibrant, dynamic, fast-paced energy and that I get to interact with amazing, talented people every day.
There is nothing average about my work day… it’s super exciting!
Building and maintaining authentic relationships and constantly being grounded and humble. Oh and of course, my Apple gadgets.
Companies that are future-proofing themselves for the digital economy.
Building an effective transformational pipeline for future leaders!
Shhh… can’t tell.
Innovation, disruption and the three E’s: Efficiencies, effectiveness and efficacy.
When I walk on the golf course in the early mornings.
Bhangra dancing.
I’m a hybrid.
My shopping apps.
“Remember, one step leads to the other and therefore, never neglect the first step. It will give you the confidence you need to sail through with victory.” – Martin Luther King.
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*Interviewed by Leigh Andrews.