Could your hobbies shape your career success?
Dive into this episode of Rewrite the Rules where our host Ritu discusses the art of bringing your whole self to work with Josefhine Chitra. Josefhine, the Head of Corporate Communications at GoToGroup and a mentor at WomenWorks, shares her insights from Jakarta on balancing personal passions with professional responsibilities. From handling life's curveballs to integrating personal hobbies at work, Josefhine's story will inspire you to think about how much of you should really show up at work. Join us as we explore the intersection of personal identity and professional life with a leader who masters both!
IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) Is your hobby your secret career weapon?
(01:30) How do personal roles shape professional success?
(03:30) The art of mixing personal upheavals with professional steadiness.
(06:00) How to Master the art of crisis management before the fire starts.
(08:55) What does firefighting look like in the tech world?
(12:00) The secret to driving consensus among top executives.
(15:00) Can a job improve society?
(18:30) Behind the scenes of major corporate milestones.
(21:30) What's next for leaders in the tech industry?
(23:00) A final nugget of wisdom—don't miss this!
Josefhine Chitra:
Josefhine Chitra, a mentor at WomenWorks and a key figure at GoTo Group, has a diverse background spanning public affairs, journalism, and academia. At GoTo Group, she strategically manages the organization's reputation to ensure its continued positive impact on stakeholders. She excels in preempting and mitigating crises through robust policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement, adeptly navigating the complexities of a fast-paced tech environment. Passionate about mentoring and advancing issues like gender equality, environmental protection, and education, Josefhine's work is marked by significant contributions such as GoTo's landmark IPO and impactful social initiatives.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josefhinechitra/
Meet the Hosts,
Ritu Gupta Mehrish:
Ritu Gupta Mehrish is a speaker, executive coach and author, with 20 years of corporate experience working in companies such as P&G, GE Capital and GE spin-off Genpact. In her last role, Ritu ran a multimillion-dollar business vertical with 1000 people across eight countries and five continents. Throughout her extensive career, Ritu has had the opportunity to work, coach and converse with leaders across the globe from diverse industries. Her business and leadership experience has enabled her to bring in a pragmatic approach to leadership development. Her client list of Google, PayPal, Swiss Re, JP Morgan, Applied Materials, Intel, Knight Frank, Johnson & Johnson, AIA, Medtronic, Wharton Executive Education highlights the level of expertise she brings to the leadership topic.
https://www.letsrewritetherules.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritugmehrish/
https://www.ritumehrish.com/
Rajita Saxena
Rajita Saxena is a leader and people manager with over 20 years of business experience in sales, sales support, strategic operations, and learning & development. She builds strong, high-performing teams and believes in being a Level 5 leader to unleash the potential and performance of teams. She thrives in an environment that provides an opportunity to problem solve or create impact, whether it is a situation that is full of change and ambiguity or one that requires creating a strategy.
Kalyani Vaidya
I’m a fractional marketing manager with a diverse background and a passion for brand activations, podcasting, and business development. As both a sportsman and podcaster, I enjoy offering fresh perspectives and adding value to start-ups. I have a special interest in the domain of parenting, education, and wellness.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalyani-vaidya/