“The Dance of Freedom” After 19 fulfilling years, I am announcing my retirement from Partnership at Deloitte. My journey at the world’s largest professional services firm has been enriching and fulfilling, in 2005, when I first stepped in, I never imagined that I would stay this long and when I made a Partner, I knew I would retire from here. I loved each day of building relationships with CXOs and connecting the globe to solve their most complex problems. Grateful to all those who played a pivotal role in my journey, all along.
But today I am going to give myself the permission to not hide any more, give words to the painful world of politics and stress that we as senior executives must deal with to survive at the top. Especially as migrants when you are not part of the so called ‘club’ it is so easy to be stabbed at the back because you have no idea who is a 'mate' and who is a 'foe'. And we need to watchful of where we stand and make the next move ‘faster than we should’ without becoming complacent because those who don’t like you are always making a move to eliminate you. Be watchful and make #noexcuse
I also don’t want to just announce my new position and share that my last six months of reflection was just a break, I have healed during this time of reflection. I am leaving the firm because my role was made redundant due to market conditions and restructuring, but I know that wasn't the only reason. Personally, this experience was extremely unexpected. I felt shattered, disrupted, and reached out to everyone who I thought could give me that ounce of hope and strength. I gathered all of that to reconstruct myself, embracing my vulnerabilities to become stronger and gain clarity about my passions. I've made the choice to move forward in a direction I previously denied myself. Now, nothing can hold me back. I am prepared to welcome the future with the excitement of a 19-year-old leaving home.
I hope you too ‘give yourself the permission to not hide anymore from the truth, have the courage to share your vulnerability and use it as an opportunity to grow and become more powerful" #noexcuses
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Must read book- The Choice by Dr Edith Eva Eger
