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Ep 46: Redefining Power in Corporate America with Deepa Purushothaman
05 Dec 2023
In the world of corporate America, women of color are faced with challenges and expectations that can feel suffocating. But what if there was a way for them to redefine power and create meaningful change? Join us as we delve into the untold stories and experiences of women who are breaking barriers and questioning the status quo, leaving us wondering...how will they overcome the obstacles and redefine power in their own way? Deepa Purushothaman is a former senior executive at Deloitte, where she dedicated over 20 years to helping clients transform and grow their businesses, was the first Indian American woman and one of the youngest individuals to achieve partner status at the firm. Her contributions have been widely recognized, earning her a reputation as a champion for women of color in the workplace. In addition to her corporate achievements, Deepa has authored the highly acclaimed book "The First, The Few, The Only," which was published by Harper Collins. She is the founder of The Rewrite, an unconventional think tank focused on shaping a new narrative around work. In this episode, we discuss: 00:04:39 - Feeling Out of Alignment with Purpose 00:06:10 - Exploring and Rediscovering Purpose 00:12:35 - The Corporate Heroine's Journey 00:15:28 - Holding Boundaries Around Authenticity 00:22:46 - The Nature of Ambition 00:33:04 - The Power of Radical Truth-Telling Connect with Deepa Purushothaman Website: Deepapuru.com Instagram: @deepa.puru LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/deepapuru Connect with Amina AlTai Website: aminaaltai.com Instagram: @aminaaltai TikTok: @theaminaaltai Linkedin: linkedin/in/aminaaltai
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