How is Board of Young Leaders Program helping you in your current role?
I'm currently a Digital Media Executive at a renowned Public Relations and Digital Marketing firm of India, Avian WE. My work requires me to curate content and handle the online reputation for various brands.
My role as part of the Board of Young Leaders Program during my tenure at Eat my news required me to manage a team along with the Instagram account of the company.
To come to think of it, there isn't much of a difference in the two roles and I'm glad that the skills obtained during my experience at EMN strongly complement the ones I require to ace at my job now. Being a digital junkie, my love for Instagram and social media has only grown over the period of time and with my past experience, I only feel confident and excited to explore and learn more in this field.
My role at EMN made me realize the value of the leader in me and I'm looking forward to manage a team as part of my current job role.
What motivated you to join Board of Young Leaders Program?
The knack for knowledge was always there in me and this program was just the right push that I needed to be regular and up-to-date with the current happenings of the world. I wanted to expand my knowledge and needed a platform to support that want of mine. That desire motivated me to join the Board of YLP.
What was the most helpful aspect of Board of Young Leaders Program?
As mentioned above, the fact that I realized my true potential, developed my fondness towards social media and felt confident enough to lead and mentor a team - all contributed equally and helped me a lot during my role as part of the Board of YLP.
How did exposure during Board of Young Leaders Program help you evolve?
My exposure evolved me in a new and fresh way. I felt freer and more responsible at the same time. I felt the importance of accountability and answerability while expecting the same out of my peers and team members. I understood the value of punctuality and a healthy atmosphere to work in. I enjoyed interacting with new people and strengthening bonds with the old ones.
How was your overall experience in Board of Young Leaders Program?
It was enriching and shaped me to become a better leader and a better team member. It will always remain memorable.
Advice for young students to succeed in their career?
Explore and experience while you can and once you're firm about something, give your 100% to it and leave no stone unturned to make that one thing, the best thing about your life.
Every day will bring in new lessons and learnings, embrace them with open arms and strive to implement the same over the course of time.
Never stop learning!
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