Episode 107. How Redefining Boldness On Your Terms Can Help Your Career And Life – Rashmir Balasubramaniam

What does boldness mean to you and how can reframing and redefining it help your career and life? I discussed this and so much more with Rashmir Balasubramaniam on Episode 107 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about: Balancing being humble and sharing your achievements, What is boldness and defining it for yourself?, Not being afraid to take action but not being attached to the outcome, Taking ownership of your career development, Understanding our fears and limiting beliefs and trying to manage them, Bringing joy and lightness to being bold, and When reaching out to new connections be specific, it may help you stand out. Rashmir is a transformational leadership coach and strategic thought partner to founders, philanthropists, changemakers and leaders. Her work bridges deep inner transformation with strategy and systems thinking, helping leaders to lead with greater clarity, confidence, authenticity and flow. She is known for her ability to build trust and foster collaboration across diverse, multicultural and multidisciplinary groups. With over 30 years of experience spanning finance, philanthropy, global health, social enterprise and leadership development, Rashmir has worked at senior levels across sectors and geographies. At the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, she explored new areas of giving, led foundation-wide strategic analysis of market-based approaches, and brought a systemic lens to grantmaking. She has served as a trustee and non-executive director in the US and UK, and founded a social enterprise addressing the global nursing brain drain. Her work spans Africa, South Asia, the US and the UK. Rashmir holds an MBA from Yale School of Management and qualifications in business, international development and coaching. A long-standing meditation practitioner, she integrates contemplative practice into her work, enlivening leaders and their teams and helping them align their work with their unique purpose for greater creativity, impact and joy.   People & Resources Mentioned Marianne Williamson Nelson Mandela   Contact Rashmir Website: https://rashmir.net/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashmirbalasubramaniam/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rashmir   Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/  YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer  LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/  E-mail - [email protected] Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.  It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Claudia Bruce-Quartey will be available on Weds 31st December. Happy holidays and new year in advance! *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Looking for strategies to help you level up your leadership skills? I discussed this, his book Mastering Executive Transitions and so much more with Navid Nazemian, one of the world’s leading executive coaches, on Episode 106 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about: The benefits of quiet leadership and why humility matters more than charisma, How to stand out when applying for jobs and at the interview stage, The importance of mindset, The 6 qualities of a great leader which Navid has identified, How can a new leader maximise their chances of success when moving into a new roles. Why are executive transitions so difficult? What is the Double Diamond framework and how can It help? and The importance of legacy and managing a smooth transition out of a role. Navid is the author of the international best selling book Mastering Executive Transitions: The Definitive Guide and an Executive Transition Coach, who helps senior leaders transition successfully into new roles by de-risking and accelerating their transition into the C-suite. He has combined working in management roles, in Vodafone, Roche and Adidas with coaching executives from ABB, BP, CCLA, Coca Cola, ColgatePalmolive, KPMG, Pearson, Shell, Sonova, Vodafone, and several successful high growth start-ups. He is an ICF accredited coach and he has been recognized with 10 global awards and ranked as the world’s #1 executive coach by CEO Today for three years running.   Resources & People Mentioned Robert Hogan Dave Ulrich   Contact Navid LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/navidnazemian Website: https://www.masteringexecutivetransitions.com/   Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/  YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer  LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/  E-mail - [email protected] Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.  It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Rashmir Balasubramaniam will be available on Weds 17th December.  *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*  

We’re continuing the theme of experimentation with this episode of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast and aiming this episode at undergraduates and recent graduates looking to get their big break and succeed in the working world. I discussed this and so much more with Rahul De Silva, a student at the University of Oxford on Episode 105 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about: Overcoming procrastination and anxiety about your job search, Reframing rejection and building resilience, Becoming aware of your emotions and putting them into perspective, Why it’s important to just start and not overthink, Building your personal brand, Focus on your own progress and don’t compare yourself to others, Identify your strengths and how you stand out rather than simply focus on your passion, The importance of growth mindset, Ideas to help you network and build connections and The value of small talk and developing soft skills. Rahul is a 2nd year engineering student at the University of Oxford, who aspires to specialise within the intersection between healthcare and engineering. Outside his studies, Rahul enjoys playing and coaching cricket and cooking for his hungry parents and brother. For full disclosure, Rahul is a family member but he is the only undergraduate that I could find at short notice!   Resources & People Mentioned Cal Newport – So Good They Can't Ignore You Robert Cialdini - Influence Carol Dweck - Mindset   Contact Rahul LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahul-de-silva-464297336/   Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/  YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer  LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/  E-mail - [email protected] Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.  It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Navid Nazemian will be available on Weds 3rd December.  *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Looking for insights to help you succeed at work from a change management expert? I discussed this, her book Everyday Inspiration for Change and so much more with Minola Jac on Episode 104 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about: Perception & perspective, Avoiding transactional relationships, Positioning yourself so your goals are aligned with those of your manager, Congruence and treating colleagues at all levels in the same way, Moving towards new possibilities, The importance of values, The benefits of being present and sitting with your thoughts and Insights from Everyday Inspiration for Change. A journalist by trade and a change practitioner by choice, Minola is fascinated by people and passionately curious about what makes them tick. Currently serving as Global Change &Transformation Lead with Syngenta Group, she is dedicated to creating, enabling and nurturing more change mindset and skillset space around the change management toolset. She is also a storytelling advocate and author of ‘Everyday Inspiration for Change. How daily experiences can be your best mentor for change in life and work’, and a travel, books, coffee and ice cream addict. Please note that the views and opinions expressed by Minola during this podcast are solely her own and do not represent the views, positions, or policies of any institutions, organizations, or professional bodies with which she is affiliated.   Resources & People Mentioned Chris Voss Minola's Previous Reframe & Reset Your Career Episode - https://www.harshaboralessa.com/episode-50-how-to-find-a-new-job-and-boost-your-career-using-change-mindset-minola-jac/    Contact Minola LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/minolajac/   Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/  YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer  LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/  E-mail - [email protected] Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.  It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be available on Weds 19th November.  *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

What are Shadows at Work and how can understanding and harnessing your dark side help unlock your leadership potential? I discussed this, his new book Shadows At Work and so much more with Steven D’Souza on Episode 103 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about: Being consistent and enjoying the journey rather than focusing solely on the outcome, The value of experimentation through your life, What is a Shadow? What are the four lenses to view leadership?, The influence of our biology on our behaviour and actions, The significance of projection and why it can be beneficial, Good leaders are aware of their flaws and try to manage them before they create issues, Being aware that overplaying your strengths may cause problems, Avoiding group think by having conflicting voices in the decision-making process, Whenever you make a choice, there is the potential for loss but you don’t have to live with regret and Accepting that we all have a mix of good and bad qualities and that life is full of nuance. Steven  is an award-winning educator, speaker, executive coach and best-selling author. He is a Senior Partner at Korn Ferry, one of the world’s top Executive Search and Organisational Consulting firms. Steven has a multifaceted life story, from training as a priest to building a portfolio career working in a start-up, an SME, an NGO, and a top-tier banking and consulting firm. He is the author of five books, including Made in Britain, which was personally presented to HRH King Charles. Steven’s sixth book, Shadows at Work - Harness Your Dark Side and Unlock Your Leadership Potential was recently published.   Resources & People Mentioned Carl Jung Robert Sapolsky Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic Herminia Ibarra   Contact Steven Website:  https://stevendsouza.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-d-souza-5351712/   Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/  YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer  LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/  E-mail - [email protected] Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.  It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Minola Jac will be available on Weds 5th November.  *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*  

Now that we have passed 100 Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast episodes, I wanted to experiment a little more with the podcast. In that spirit, I wanted to conduct a small experiment by recording my first solo episode and share some insights that I have picked up from starting a podcast and also some strategies that have helped me in a couple of situations where I have faced challenging circumstances. In this episode, I talk about: How starting the podcast was like a small experiment, Reframing the podcast and seeing that the potential upside outweighed the drawbacks, Focusing on the content creation process and the elements that I could control, How I committed to the project for a year and focused on the long game, The power of creating content on a consistent basis, The importance of speaking up and advocating for yourself if you’re not getting the promotion or pay raise you deserve, Maintaining a good attitude and providing value at work even if you’re not being rewarded as sometimes you may get a lucky break or use that experience to move, Being strategic and thinking through your options rather than acting impulsively, Focusing on gaining the right experience rather than financial gain may be more lucrative in the long run, and Don’t take rejection personally and maintain good relationships with potential employers/ managers.   Resources & People Mentioned Daniel Kahneman - Thinking, Fast and Slow Carol Dweck - Growth Mindset Robert Cialdini - Influence Charles Duhigg - The Power Of Habits Gabija Toleikyte   Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/  YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer  LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/  E-mail - [email protected] Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.  It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Steven D'Souza will be available on Weds 22nd October.  *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Looking to learn more about self-control, understand how it can be developed and how it can enhance your career and life? I discussed this and so much more with Professor Kentaro Fujita on Episode 101 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about: The difference between willpower and self-control, Insights from the “marshmallow test” at Stanford University, The importance of delaying gratification, Understanding your “why” and how this can help self-control, Strategies to help develop self-control, Working smarter not harder, Creating an environment where it is easier to develop self-control, The role emotions play in self-control and The importance of taking action on a  consistent basis. Kentaro is a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Decision Sciences Collaborative at The Ohio State University.  He received his Bachelors in Psychology at Harvard College, and his Masters and PhD in Psychology at New York University.  He is an expert in motivation, goals, behavior change, and decision-making.  Much of his award-winning research explores self-control: that is, who, when, and why do some succeed and others fail at resisting immediate temptations that undermine more distant goals?   Resources & People Mentioned Walter Mischel Wilhelm Hofmann Fung Lei Ethan Kross   Contact Kentaro Website:  https://u.osu.edu/fujita/   Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/  YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer  LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/  E-mail - [email protected] Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.  It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Steven D'Souza will be available on Weds 22nd October.  *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Looking for strategies to help you stand out, make you indispensable at work and future-proof your career? I had the pleasure of discussing this, her latest book “The Long Game” and so much more with my friend Dorie Clark on Episode 100 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about: How optimising for interesting may help when looking for meaning and purpose in life, Sometimes, you just need to take action and not overthink, How consistent production over time can produce significant results, Being self-aware and taking feedback from the right people, How to make yourself indispensable at work, Finding commonalities and building your network, How likeability can help boost your career, Building your personal brand, Don't be afraid about sharing your ideas and knowledge on social media, How to stand out and cut through the noise, Why it’s vital to give before you take to build strong relationships. Understanding what success means for you and that it may take longer than you think, Creating time and space for creativity and Moving between execution mode and being strategic. Dorie has been named three times as one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, and was recognized as the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards. Clark, a consultant and keynote speaker, teaches executive education at Columbia Business School, and she is the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of the Year by Inc. magazine. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, Dorie has been described by the New York Times as an “expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives.” A frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, she consults and speaks for clients including Google, Microsoft, and the World Bank. You can download her free Long Game strategic thinking self-assessment at dorieclark.com/thelonggame.   Resources & People Mentioned Keith McNally Blake Crouch Andrew Ridgely Carol Dweck - Mindset Robert Cialdini – Influence Marshall Goldsmith   Contact Dorie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doriec/   Dorie’s website: https://dorieclark.com/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorieclark/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/DorieClark     Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/  YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer  LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/  E-mail - [email protected] Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.  It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Professor Kentaro Fujita will be available on Weds 8th October.  *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*

Looking for ideas to help boost your job search and find your dream job? I had the pleasure of discussing this, insights from his top ranked podcast “Find Your Dream Job” and so much more with Mac Prichard on Episode 99 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about: Even if you don't have a natural talent in a specific area, you can attain a decent level of skill by working hard, Why it’s important to just start and not overthink, How making a public commitment can help deliver a project, which helped Mac with his podcast launch, The importance of growth mindset and taking managed risks, Interview strategies, Insights behind the hiring process, Building your brand and digital footprint, How building rapport and finding commonalities can help build your network, How can AI impact your job search, Be specific when reaching out to someone for an informational interview, Reframing stress in a positive way before an interview or high pressure event, and How putting things in perspective can help manage the inevitable setbacks in your job search. Mac is a communications strategist and career expert based in Portland, Oregon. He is the founder and publisher of Mac’s List, where he writes regularly about job hunting, leads classes on job search skills, and hosts the Find Your Dream Job podcast. Previously, he also owned and operated  Prichard Communications, a public relations agency that served non-profits, public agencies, and foundations across the United States. Prior to running his own business, Mac had many years experience working in politics, government and non-profits. He has a degree in political science from the University of Iowa and a masters in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School. He is the author of two books: Land Your Dream Job Anywhere and Land Your Dream Job in Portland (and Beyond). When he’s not hard at work, Mac can be found watching classic movies and taking photos during his travels.   Resources & People Mentioned Carol Dweck - Mindset Robert Cialdini – Influence Caitlin Clark   Contact Mac LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macprichard/ Mac's List website: https://www.macslist.org/  "Find Your Dream Job" podcast: https://www.macslist.org/podcasts Mac's List YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Macs_List    Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/  YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer  LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/  E-mail - [email protected] Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.  It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode will be Episode 100 with Dorie Clark and will be available on Weds 24th September.  *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*  

Looking for ideas to help you bounce back from setbacks and create new options in your career and life? I had the pleasure of discussing this, her work and so much more with Irina Cozma on Episode 98 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast. In this episode, we will learn about: How playing volleyball to international level helped Irina become comfortable with and overcome failure, How she moved abroad by taking action and creating opportunities for herself, Taking small steps which helped her move towards her goals, Building resilience and not being put off by rejection, Building self confidence, The value of having options and how to create them for yourself, If things are not working out, try not to become frustrated and give up too soon, Don’t be shy about self promotion and sharing your wins, The concept of “good selfish”, How to manage high pressure options and How your values can help shape your career. Irina Cozma Ph.D. is an executive coach, speaker, trainer, and consultant who helps professionals have better work adventures. She believes that we always have the option to become better at what we do and who we are. Over the past two decades, Irina has coached and trained hundreds of C-suite executives, leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs across industries from start-ups to corporate, private to public, and local to global. Her background includes leadership roles at Salesforce and Wells Fargo, as well as experience in global talent management consulting. Irina is an ICF-certified coach, writes for the Harvard Business Review, and teaches at Purdue University. She has lived, studied, and worked in four countries. She is fluent in English and Romanian, and has a working knowledge of Spanish.   People & Resources Mentioned Guy Kawasaki Guy Benioff Lisa Feldman Barrett How to Find, Define, and Use Your Values (HBR Article): https://hbr.org/2023/10/values-passion-or-purpose-which-should-guide-your-career   Contact Irina LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irinacozma/ Website: https://irinacozma.com/   Reframe & Reset Your Career Resources & Contact Info Website: https://www.harshaboralessa.com/  YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/ReframeResetYourCareer  LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/reframe-reset-your-career/?viewAsMember=true Newsletter: https://reframeandresetyourcareer.substack.com/  E-mail - [email protected] Thank you for your continued support of Reframe & Reset Your Career, I do appreciate it.  It would be great to hear from you, the listeners, and your thoughts about the podcast, YouTube channel or anything else, it's always a pleasure to hear your views. I have had some great reviews but not had any way of responding. The next episode with Mac Prichard, the host of the award winning Find Your Dream Job podcast, will be available on Weds 10th September.    *Reframe & Reset Your Career, including any comments made by the host and guests, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice of any description, including but not restricted to financial, legal, investing or medical advice.*