Cultural expectations surrounding the elderly are being challenged today, and with good reason!
While it was the norm to slow down and retreat into a quieter life post-retirement, more men and women are finding purpose and joy in doing the opposite.
WisdomCircle honours such men and women by shining light on their journey through an inspiring series called “Wisdom Stories”. These people have successfully smashed stereotypes, and their stories remind us that life should be lived to the fullest, no matter what age or stage.
Before I joined Egon Zehnder, I went through the unfortunate experience of losing a job, which was devastating. But there was a lot of motivation from my family which made me bounce back. My family is my anchor, and I feel fortunate to have my wife Mini, and my lovely daughters Nikita and Mallika in my corner. One needs to adapt to changes if one wants to stay relevant both professionally and personally.
As a finance personnel, it was important to build my domain expertise. I focussed on understanding and learning varied aspects of financial reporting, audit, tax, compliance, forecasting and accounting. At times I worked under significant pressure on time and resources, but I was always motivated to show up and contribute. A lesson I would share with you is to embrace networking to build relationships with colleagues, mentors and professionals, as that can open doors for opportunities and impact career growth.
– Sandeep Banati
Photo & Interview Credits – Saonli Bedi of WisdomCircle
