In this inspiring interview, Suman Mishra, India's first female auto CEO, shares her secrets to balancing career and family. Learn about the importance of upskilling, mentorship, and leadership in breaking barriers and achieving career growth.
👇 About the Guest: Suman Mishra
Suman Mishra is the CEO of Mahindra Last Mile Mobility, a leading electric three-wheeler manufacturer in India. Under her leadership, the company has significantly scaled its business, selling over 1.4 lakh three-wheeler EVs and creating employment opportunities for more than 40,000 customers.
Mishra has been instrumental in driving the company's growth and securing investments, such as from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), to further expand its operations.
As a woman leader, she is committed to empowering other women by providing them with opportunities across various functions within the company.
👇 Top 5 Highlights from the Conversation
✅Focus on Performance, Not Gender
Suman Mishra's approach to her career was to focus solely on professional growth and performance, rather than gender. This mindset allowed her to navigate male-dominated industries without self-imposed limitations, contributing significantly to her rise to CEO.
"Personally, I have never thought about myself as female or male or any of that sort."
✅Work-Life Balance is a Personal Journey
She shares her experience of making career choices that allowed her to fulfill both professional ambitions and family responsibilities, highlighting the need for flexibility and self-awareness.
"You always try to find a balance between the two."
✅Call Out Inappropriate Behavior
Suman advocates for professionally calling out inappropriate behavior, emphasizing that in today's world, there are more supportive mechanisms in place for those who speak up against discrimination.
"Call it out. Today the world is in a much different place than it was 40 years ago."
✅Perseverance and Hunger to Learn
Perseverance and a hunger to learn are identified as key traits for career advancement. Mishra's journey showcases how these qualities can drive continuous improvement and help overcome challenges in any industry or role.
"Perseverance and hunger to learn, I think those are the two things."
✅Self-Confidence is Key
Self-confidence is portrayed as a non-negotiable asset in career growth, especially for women. Mishra stresses the importance of believing in oneself and not second-guessing capabilities, which can be particularly challenging in male-dominated fields.
"If you don't back yourself, who else will back yourself?"
👇Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:19 - First female CEO of an automobile company
03:22 - Workplace Biases and Stereotypes
08:38 - Perseverance and Hunger to learn
12:32 - Building Self-Confidence
14:41 - Balancing Career and Family
22:49 - Managing Multiple Roles
26:48 - Career Planning vs. Opportunities
30:52 - Finding Purpose
32:27 - Advice for Aspiring Leaders
37:57 - Mahindra on Creating Inclusive Workspaces
42:33 - Advice to Younger Self
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