Summary
In this episode, Ashwini Balasubramanian shares her inspiring journey of embracing change, leadership, and advocating for women in the workforce. She discusses her career, her book ‘Map Your Ascent,’ and practical frameworks for personal and professional Growth.
Key Topics
- Embracing change and growth mindset
- The 3P framework: Personality, Perspective, Presence
- Women in automotive industry and leadership
- The importance of visibility versus advocacy
- Strategies for career advancement and influence
- The role of generosity and giving back
- Overcoming challenges related to Motherhood and career
- The story behind the book ‘Map Your Ascent’
- The importance of intentional career planning
- Building a supportive community for women in industry
Takeaways
- Embrace change as a catalyst for growth rather than a threat.
- Understand your wiring and belief systems to navigate change effectively.
- Build your influence through generosity and authentic impact.
- Visibility without advocacy is not enough for career progression.
- Map your career with clear goals and opportunity filters.
- Leverage your unique wiring to find belonging and thrive in new environments.
- Women should lean on their village and ask for help without guilt.
- Create a supportive community to empower women in industry.
- Your best advocate is yourself—own your career journey.
- The right mindset and intentional planning can unlock your leadership potential.
Chapters
00:00 Embracing Change: A Journey of Growth
13:54 Building a Supportive Community for Women
27:51 Navigating Career Challenges as Women
42:10 The Role of Generosity in Leadership
23:15 Thriving Through Change
24:41 The Journey to Authorship
27:25 Understanding the 3P Framework
30:51 Building Presence and Impact
37:48 Advice for Early Career Women
Links and Resources
Map Your Ascent: Embracing Change as Your Leadership Journey
Ashwini Balasubramanian on LinkedIn
Automotive Women’s Alliance Foundation
No Woman Left Behind
The Articulation Gap
Free Impact Clarity AI Tool
Rosie Zilinskas is a leadership coach and expert in “Career Progression.” She is an executive vice president specializing in high-net-worth personal insurance, with just under 30 years of experience climbing the corporate ladder.
Rosie is an international bilingual speaker, executive career coach, podcast host, author, and corporate trainer. She appeared on podcasts, such as “Bravehearts Radio,” “The Driven Entrepreneur,” and “Lead at any Level.” She was also a featured storyteller at “The People Tree.”
Rosie is the creator of the Corporate Ladder Kickstart Formula, which helps individuals take command of their profession. She has helped dozens of people obtain the promotion they sought to shred the frustration of a dead-end position. Rosie is a first-generation Mexican American and fluent in Spanish. She is living proof that you really can have it all and move up the ladder of success despite the odds.
