1x1 with Kruti: Career Conversations

Cindy - Part 1 - Episode 8

A transparent look at Cindy’s thought process on decision making, self awareness, and working style in early career as she transitioned from college into the workforce. As we wrap up the year, Episode 8 focuses on reflecting, reassessing, and continuous learning. Happy Holidays, listeners! 1x1 with Kruti is a podcast that will cover topics related to the career of an every day full time person in the US. You can follow 1x1 with Kruti on Instagram @1x1withKruti and email us at 1x1withkruti@gmail.com

Mellissa - Part 2 - Episode 7

“Thoughts, ideas, creativity.” Policies, people, transparent communication. How can those influence organizational culture? What does good organizational culture look like? In Episode 7 and the second half of the interview with Mellissa, she shares her simplified and digestible approach to good organizational culture through her anecdotes! Mellissa is an experienced engineering leader growing organizations throughout the consumer product industry.  1x1 with Kruti is a podcast that will cover topics related to the career of an every day full time person in the US. You can follow 1x1 with Kruti on Instagram @1x1withKruti and email us at 1x1withkruti@gmail.com

Mellissa - Part 1 - Episode 6

For the next 2 episodes, we will focus on Mellissa. With over 30 years spent working in the industry, Mellissa has garnered wisdom that she often shares with me and is willing to share with you all today. Episode 6 will cover her insights into mentorship from the perspective of a mentor and a mentee. Mellissa will reiterate the long term benefits of mentorship, how it can increase one’s confidence, and the importance of building a network to learn from. Reference Links:  Forbes Article 1 - https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2022/05/19/does-mentoring-still-matter-for-fortune-500-companies/?sh=160504075d8c [https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2022/05/19/does-mentoring-still-matter-for-fortune-500-companies/?sh=160504075d8c] Forbes Article 2 - https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinecomaford/2019/07/03/new-study-76-of-people-think-mentors-are-important-but-only-37-have-one/?sh=587fa75e4329 [https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinecomaford/2019/07/03/new-study-76-of-people-think-mentors-are-important-but-only-37-have-one/?sh=587fa75e4329] 1x1 with Kruti is a podcast that will cover topics related to the career of an every day full time person in the US. You can follow 1x1 with Kruti on Instagram @1x1withKruti and email us at 1x1withkruti@gmail.com

Audris - Episode 5

Is finding the right organizational fit like dating? How do you bridge between expectation and reality during the interview process and after you join a company? Can aiming high and taking risks be beneficial? In Episode 5, Audris will share her experiences and thoughts on the topic of organizational culture, primarily in the start up space. Audris is a product analyst (data driven storyteller) who will answer the hard hitting questions above and more in this episode. Reference Links  Organizational Culture Attributes - https://www.greatplacetowork.com/best-companies-to-work-for [https://www.greatplacetowork.com/best-companies-to-work-for] Start Up Statistics - https://techcrunch.com/2017/05/17/heres-how-likely-your-startup-is-to-get-acquired-at-any-stage/ [https://techcrunch.com/2017/05/17/heres-how-likely-your-startup-is-to-get-acquired-at-any-stage/] 1x1 with Kruti is a podcast that will cover topics related to the career of an every day full time person in the US. You can follow 1x1 with Kruti on Instagram @1x1withKruti and email us at 1x1withkruti@gmail.com

David - Episode 4

Episode 4 will focus on David. David is an experienced supply chain professional who has worked in the insurance and consumer product industries. Listen to his thoughts and examples on managing expectations and career pivots. David highlights the importance of asking questions (especially at the start of a new role), building credibility and trust, and the clarity that can come from ever evolving self awareness. Reference Links:  Rotations (Internal to Company) - https://www.forbes.com/sites/adp/2017/12/05/the-benefits-and-challenges-of-job-rotation/?sh=1251a1826ff5 [https://www.forbes.com/sites/adp/2017/12/05/the-benefits-and-challenges-of-job-rotation/?sh=1251a1826ff5] Pivots (Career Changes) - https://www.zippia.com/advice/career-change-statistics/ [https://www.zippia.com/advice/career-change-statistics/] 1x1 with Kruti is a podcast that will cover topics related to the career of an every day full time person in the US. You can follow 1x1 with Kruti on Instagram @1x1withKruti and email us at 1x1withkruti@gmail.com