A long drive listening to a podcast that interviewed data leaders was what gave me my first introduction to Prakash.
Listening to the podcast, I immediately connected with much of what Prakash had to share. His thoughts on how to approach leadership and his views on making an impact in your workplace using data were some of the many things that resonated with me.
At the time, I was at a stage in my career where I wanted to step up and take on a more significant challenge; however, I felt pretty stuck and unsure how to achieve this.
Having followed Prakash for over a year on LinkedIn, I was excited when he introduced his Datapreneurs program. The website was informative and helped me understand exactly what the program offered and how it would enable me to take my skillset to the next level.
The program's structure stood out during our initial collaboration call on Zoom. First and foremost, Prakash set out to get an excellent understanding of me as a person.
He spent a lot of time understanding both my workplace and behavioral profile, which set the scene for how we approached the job search,i.e., the types of roles I applied for, what I needed to look for in these roles, the management team, and more importantly how I could make an impact in the team with the skills and knowledge I bring.
This is what I needed, as sometimes you can get caught up with your current deliverables and stop focusing on your personal development.
Throughout the journey, Prakash has been a sounding board, and being able to put forward my thoughts and ideas and get instant feedback from someone who has already gone through all this has been constructive.
Within three months of starting the program, I secured a new role aligned with my aspirations.
Now that I've landed the new job, we focus on how I can impact the organization and navigate the workplace in a new organization. Having Prakash as a mentor through the entire process has been truly invaluable.
I want to point out that this program is not just about finding your next role; it is about setting yourself up mentally for the future. Prakash gives you the tools and coaching required to get you to where you want to be professionally.
I highly recommend this program to anyone interested in taking your career to the next level. Even if you are not looking for your next move, I would still recommend this program as it will give you the tools and skills required to navigate what can sometimes be an uncertain and complicated environment.
