People who Helped Build Leadership Skills

Smriti Pandey: Name one or more persons who have made a big contribution in your life to boost your soft skills? Your hard skills?

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Kalpanaa Sankar: I have been fortunate to learn from M.S. Sundararajan, former CMD of Indian Bank, who has greatly influenced my financial and administrative acumen. His insights on governance and risk management have been invaluable. In terms of soft skills, I have been deeply inspired by Girija Srinivasan, a leading gender expert, whose expertise has helped shape my perspective on inclusive leadership and social impact. Their guidance has played a significant role in my professional journey.

Sanjay Agarwal: My hard skills were shaped during my early years at SIDBI, SBI Commercial and International Bank, and Centurion Bank of Punjab. Mentors like Sanjay Sakhuja, Non-Executive Director at Ambit Pvt. Ltd., and Ashok Wadhwa, Group CEO at Ambit Pvt. Ltd., as well as close friends like Rohit Mehta, Head - Debt Advisory and Capital Structuring at Nuvama, played a pivotal role in broadening my perspectives. Their influence helped me appreciate the power of soft skills. On the personal front, my family has been a constant source of grounding, teaching me patience, empathy, and humility.