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In Conversation with Vidya Mohan – Preeti Juneja
Q. Who has been your biggest inspiration in your career, and why?
My source of inspiration has varied depending on the phase of life I’ve been in. Most of the time, it has been colleagues turned friends who share similar values who’ve played a significant role in my journey. Spending time with nature also inspires me in unexpected ways. For eg: Hiking or Trekking has inspired me to let go of my fears, enjoy the journey and rely on myself till I reach my destination.
Q. How would you describe your leadership style, and how has it evolved over time?
Initially, I would focus on setting goals and then do everything possible to collaborate along with the team and help deliver the best possible, which leans more towards ‘servant leadership style.’ Over the years, my leadership style has evolved to being more situational. Being agile to a particular situation, being clear and directional, being participative are some predominant traits.
Q. What advice would you give young women looking to enter this field?
Focus on developing authentic relations along with technical capabilities, which is the foundation for your career. Rest if you must, but never quit!
Q. What skills do you think will be most important in the future?
Communicating authentically, navigating ethical challenges around misinformation and data privacy
Data analytics to tailor messaging and improve campaign effectiveness
Content creation
Strategic Thinking and problem solving
Building relationships in a hybrid world
Reputation management
Crisis management
On Leadership Lessons:
Q. What is the most valuable leadership lesson you’ve learned in your career so far?
Humility, character, values and convictions are non-negotiables.
Q. How do you approach failure, and what lessons have you learned from it?
Well, I whine for a while, then talk to myself for hours and remind myself that I’m an eternal optimist. So, I dare to hope, talk to people who give me hope and then act. It’s just not in me to give up easily to any situation that seems like a failure.
I have seen some brilliant people failing so I’ve learnt that failure is situational and does not define a person’s ability to succeed. It’s always a matter of choice whether you want to get consumed by failure or take a chance to learn from it.
Q. What strategies do you use to build trust within your team?
Trust is based on instincts and not strategies. It is built on the foundation of being yourself and feeling psychologically safe.
Q. Can you explain how effective communication impacted your leadership experience?
Whether it’s an organisational change or goal setting for the team, effective communication helps in building and maintaining trusted relationships, clarity in thought and action, resolving conflicts and achieving common goals.
Q. How do you empower others to take on leadership roles within your team?
I empower them by communicating openly about what I see as their strengths and areas of improvement at equal intervals to manage personal and professional expectations, encourage them take on ownership in projects where their strengths will give them the confidence to lead, provide them with necessary support in challenging situations, appreciate their contributions and trust them to collaborate and do their best.
DREAMWEB INDIA IS GRATEFUL TO VIDYA MOHAN FOR HER VALUABLE TIME TO THIS REMARKABLE INTERVIEW. WE WISH HER SUCCESS IN HER FUTURE ENDEAVOURS.
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About Author
Vidya Mohan
Vidya Mohan is Chief Corporate Communications, KPMG in India. She leads efforts in shaping the firm’s public image and managing its communication strategies.
Proficient in crafting compelling narratives, managing crisis communications, executing integrated marketing strategies, fostering media relations, and leading corporate communication initiatives.
27th November 2024
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