What High Performers Do Differently & How to Train Yourself to Become One
High performers aren’t just gifted—they train mind, habits, and energy. Backed by research, this piece explores patterns that drive success—and how you can build them to thrive in any field.
Your Career Is a Recipe: The Design of Mastery, Balance, and Growth
Growing up in India, kitchens taught me resilience and creativity. Like cooking, design leadership blends vision, adaptability, and care to turn simple ingredients into lasting impact.
Cultivating Leadership Through Key Meetings
Three must-have meetings for design leaders: Daily Design Reviews, Skip-Level 1:1s, and Cross-Functional Reviews. They drive alignment, feedback, and leadership across teams for lasting impact.
Harnessing Diversity: Lessons from a Design Leader
Resilience is built through challenge and identity. As an immigrant and design leader, adapting to new cultures taught me empathy, shaped my leadership, and helped me build stronger, inclusive teams.
Lessons on Leadership I learned from my first manager
Jean Cattell, my first design manager, shaped my path with fierce advocacy and heart. This tribute shares 3 timeless lessons she taught me—on autonomy, contribution, and leading with integrity.