Abha Bhaskar – Diversity of Experience

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Abha Bhaskar is the Chief Technology Officer at Experian Employer Services.

In this episode, Lauren and Abha discuss:

  • Abha’s 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 Bhaskar

“I walk in with humility with the fact that I have a lot to learn, and I’m here to help.”
– Abha Bhaskar

 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abha-bhaskar/

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