Take Control of Your Career

Abha Bhaskar - Diversity of Experience

Episode Summary

Abha Bhaskar is the Chief Technology Officer at Experian Employer Services In this episode, Lauren and Abha discuss: • Abha humble career beginnings and the importance of someone believing in you • Challenges and Triumphs in Career Advancement • Gaining clarity on when it's time to move on to a new role or company • Embracing Remote Work Key Takeaways: • Embracing Unplanned Opportunities Abha's journey emphasizes the importance of being open to unexpected paths, such as her decision to study in the US and her transition from engineering, which significantly shaped her career. • Servant Leadership Approach: Her leadership style, focused on humility, learning, and serving the team, has been key in building effective teams and successful integrations within organizations. • Continuous Learning and Adaptability: The emphasis on continuous learning and staying adaptable in the face of rapid technological changes underpins her career success and ability to lead effectively. • Impact of Diversity in Experience: Abha's varied roles across different functions within the same organization equipped her with a broad perspective, underlining the value of diverse experiences in achieving effective leadership and career progression. "Every role taught me something about myself and taught me a skillset that I did not have." - Abha Bhaskar "Continuous learning has been my support system." - Abha Bhaksar "I walk in with humility with the fact that I have a lot to learn, and I'm here to help." - Abha Bhaskar Reach out to Abha at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abha-bhaskar/ Reach out to Lauren at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenherring/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenHerringCareerExpert Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenherring IMPACT Group Website: www.impactgrouphr.com IMPACT Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-group/ Get the book, Take Control of Your Job Search here: Paperback Book: https://amzn.to/3tibaCz ebook: https://amzn.to/3dk4Cy5