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HOT SEAT - Nurturing Talent: Vaidehi Desai, Chief Human Resources Officer, SHOTT India
- Sharmila Chand
- Nov 09, 2023
Vaidehi Desai comes across as a very contented person, committed
professional and a loving family person. The dynamic chief human resources
officer of SHOTT India – a company engaged in talent acquisition, strategic
hiring and employee engagement within the entertainment industry – finely
balances her professional and personal lives with a certain degree of maturity.
A postgraduate in human resource development, Ms Desai is also quite adept in
number-crunching and skilfully navigates the world of key financial metrics,
such as RoI, EBITDA and the bottom line. In a lively chat with Sharmila Chand, Ms Desai opens
up about her personal and professional lives.
How do you define yourself?
Composed in the midst of chaos
What is your philosophy of
life?
In the grand tapestry of the universe, our existence is a mere fleeting
moment – a blink of an eyelid. Embrace positivity, and share smiles, as we
traverse this cosmic journey.
What is your passion in life?
Cooking is my forte! I take pride in my culinary skills.
What is your management mantra?
Embrace failure without fear or shame; instead, embody the courage to
rise and begin anew.
What is your work philosophy?
Every new day is a new opportunity, and invest your 100 per cent in
seizing it.
A business leader you admire
the most…
Ratan Tata
Your source of inspiration…
My parents and family
You are a tough, serious boss
or …
Surprisingly, I’m my harshest critic. But when it comes to my colleagues,
I am much more integrated with key managerial skills, like active listening and
motivating the team.
What do you enjoy the most in
life, generally?
Being with my family and close friends
How do you de-stress?
A good cup of coffee
What is your fitness regime?
I’m a mindfulness practitioner and enjoy taking a walk amidst nature.
Your mantra for success
Have the best team. Have a healthy and vibrant working environment, and
success shall follow.
Ten years from now, where do
we see you?
Being on top of my game, both personally and
professionally
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