In the current times, Job Security does not exist. Hence as a Mid Career Professional, where securing an ideal job is tougher, it is important for you to Future Proof your Career.
This episode of Excellence Un-boxed, reveals some powerful strategies that will enable you to stay on top of your game, stay relevant and stay motivated.
By the end of this episode you will have a clear roadmap on how to become Irreplaceable in your Career,
"Be so good they can't ignore you." - Steve Martin
Listen to this Podcast to amplify your value and visibility in the Organisation
Happy Listening !
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Speaker 1: Job security is a myth.
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Speaker 1: Adaptability is your survival kit in this ever changing professional landscape.
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Speaker 1: Did you know that 80% of the professionals fear losing
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Speaker 1: their jobs in India?
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Speaker 1: And as for a study by Mackenzie, by 2030 an
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Speaker 1: estimated 800 million jobs worldwide could be automated.
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Speaker 1: This just proves the fact that job guarantee does not exist.
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Speaker 1: So how do you deal with the situation
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Speaker 1: today? In this episode, I'm going to share a game
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Speaker 1: plan which consists of five powerful strategies on how to
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Speaker 1: become irreplaceable in your career.
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Speaker 1: These insights will not only help you stand out but
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Speaker 1: also secure your career against future challenges.
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Speaker 1: Hi, my name is Shrijith Krishnan. And you're listening to
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Speaker 1: my show, Excellence unboxed.
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Speaker 1: I'm on a mission to enable mid career professionals to
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Speaker 1: re invent their careers, to achieve excellence
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Speaker 1: every week. I'll be sharing new episodes on topics related
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Speaker 1: to growth and leadership.
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Speaker 1: All right. Enough of inspiration, let's dive into today's topic,
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Speaker 1: replaceable in your career.
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Speaker 1: When you're able to bring out your a game and
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Speaker 1: consistently deliver value to the company, you become an asset
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Speaker 1: to the organization.
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Speaker 1: I'll be talking about five strategies that can be a
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Speaker 1: game changer for you. These tips will not only position
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Speaker 1: you as a valuable asset but also enhance job security,
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Speaker 1: which in turn will open doors for career advancement.
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Speaker 1: Listen to this podcast attentively and take notes wherever required.
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Speaker 1: So the number one strategy to become irreplaceable in your
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Speaker 1: career is to master your craft,
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Speaker 1: become an expert in your domain.
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Speaker 1: Mastering your craft is the foundation for becoming irreplaceable at work.
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Speaker 1: It involves not only honing your current skills but also
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Speaker 1: staying ahead of industry trends.
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Speaker 1: So how do you master your craft? Let me tell
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Speaker 1: you three different ways by which you can do this.
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Speaker 1: Number one, be a continuous learner
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Speaker 1: to become a continuous learner, create a learning plan. You
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Speaker 1: can utilize online courses and workshops. You can even join
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Speaker 1: professional associations.
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Speaker 1: The second way by which you can master your craft
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Speaker 1: is by seeking feedback, constructive feedback is invaluable for personal
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Speaker 1: and professional growth
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Speaker 1: to seek and utilize feedback.
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Speaker 1: You can follow these steps.
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Speaker 1: You can request feedback from colleagues, subordinates and even clients
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Speaker 1: start implementing the feedbacks that you have received and regularly
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Speaker 1: revisit and adjust your action plan as required.
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Speaker 1: The third way by which you can master your craft
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Speaker 1: is through mentorship. Mentorship is a powerful tool for professional development.
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Speaker 1: So
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Speaker 1: this is how you can establish and benefit from mentorship.
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Speaker 1: Number one, try to identify potential mentors.
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Speaker 1: Look for experienced professionals in your organization who have similar
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Speaker 1: experiences have gone through similar journeys.
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Speaker 1: Once you identify a mentor, the next step is to
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Speaker 1: establish clear objectives in terms of what you want to
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Speaker 1: gain or learn from the mentor.
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Speaker 1: And step number three, implement the guidance received and also
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Speaker 1: share regular updates on the progress with the mentor.
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Speaker 1: So these are three different ways
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Speaker 1: using which you can master your craft.
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Speaker 1: Let's move on to the second strategy which will make
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Speaker 1: you irreplaceable in your career.
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Speaker 1: And that is building strong relationships
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Speaker 1: and to do this, there are three different ways.
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Speaker 1: The first way is to have or build effective communication,
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Speaker 1: effective communication is a cornerstone for effective relationships
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Speaker 1: and it goes beyond just conveying information. It also involves
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Speaker 1: active listening, understanding and ensuring your message is received as intended.
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Speaker 1: The second way through which you can build strong relationship
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Speaker 1: is by collaboration.
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Speaker 1: Collaboration involves working towards a common goal together
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Speaker 1: with the team, leveraging the strengths of each team member.
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Speaker 1: And this promotes a positive team culture which enhances productivity.
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Speaker 1: The third way of building strong relationship is through networking.
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Speaker 1: Networking is
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Speaker 1: super essential for career growth and you can build network
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Speaker 1: by attending industry events, online networking, by leveraging platforms like
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Speaker 1: linkedin
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Speaker 1: and also by through mentorship and mentoring. So you can
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Speaker 1: see guidance from experienced professionals and in turn, mentor, those
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Speaker 1: who are earlier in their careers. So these are three
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Speaker 1: different ways by which you can build strong relationships. Moving
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Speaker 1: on to the third strategy, which will make you irreplaceable
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Speaker 1: in your career is to demonstrate initiative.
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Speaker 1: The different ways
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Speaker 1: using which you can achieve. This is
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Speaker 1: by being proactive
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Speaker 1: in problem solving,
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Speaker 1: proactive problem solving involves identifying potential challenges before they come
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Speaker 1: up
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Speaker 1: and then taking proactive measures to address them
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Speaker 1: and finally implementing solutions
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Speaker 1: to ensure that these problems don't rise again.
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Speaker 1: The second way of demonstrating initiative is by taking on
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Speaker 1: challenging projects. So
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Speaker 1: once you do that, it showcases your initiative willingness to
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Speaker 1: grow ability to handle complex problems.
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Speaker 1: And it will also show that you are eager to
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Speaker 1: contribute meaningfully to the organization.
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Speaker 1: The third way to demonstrate initiative is to be innovative
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Speaker 1: by being open to trying new methods or approaches
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Speaker 1: and a willingness to challenge the existing norms.
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Speaker 1: So these are the three different ways by which you
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Speaker 1: can demonstrate initiative.
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Speaker 1: Let's move on to the next strategy which is strategy
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Speaker 1: number four, which will help you in becoming irreplaceable.
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Speaker 1: And that is developing leadership skills.
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Speaker 1: Leadership is a crucial aspect of becoming irreplaceable at work.
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Speaker 1: And it's not just about the title but also
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Speaker 1: talks about how you are able to inspire and guide
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Speaker 1: others towards success.
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Speaker 1: Now, you can develop leadership skills by leading, by example,
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Speaker 1: walk the talk.
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Speaker 1: It's about embodying the values and behaviors you want to
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Speaker 1: see in your team. The other way you can develop
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Speaker 1: leadership skills is by inspiring others to leaders inspire and
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Speaker 1: motivate their team members to achieve their best potential.
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Speaker 1: And
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Speaker 1: the third way by which you can develop leadership skills
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Speaker 1: is by being adaptable.
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Speaker 1: So in a rapidly changing work environment, adaptability is crucial
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Speaker 1: and leaders who can navigate
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Speaker 1: change,
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Speaker 1: inspire confidence and create a strong team.
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Speaker 1: So these are different ways by which you can develop
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Speaker 1: leadership skills.
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Speaker 1: Now, moving on to strategy number five,
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Speaker 1: which can help you become irreplaceable at
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Speaker 1: work is by being result oriented. By being result oriented,
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Speaker 1: you are able to prioritize outcomes and achievements in your work.
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Speaker 1: It involves focusing on measurable results, setting clear objectives and
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Speaker 1: consistently striving to deliver
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Speaker 1: impactful and successful outcomes.
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Speaker 1: So these are the five different strategies by which you
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Speaker 1: can become an asset for the organization. I would like
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Speaker 1: to give you a bonus tip which is to embrace change,
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Speaker 1: which means welcoming and accepting the changes or the shifts
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Speaker 1: which are happening in the work environment, being adaptable, flexible
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Speaker 1: and proactive.
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Speaker 1: And by doing this, you stand out in your organization
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Speaker 1: and become irreplaceable.
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Speaker 1: So there you have the six strategies which will undoubtedly
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Speaker 1: make you
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Speaker 1: differentiate yourself and become indispensable at work. Let's recap all
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Speaker 1: the strategies once again.
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Speaker 1: Number one is to master your craft strate strategy. Number
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Speaker 1: two is to build strong relationships.
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Speaker 1: Number three, demonstrate initiative.
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Speaker 1: Number four, develop leadership skills. Number five, be result oriented
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Speaker 1: and number six, always embrace change,
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Speaker 1: go for it and start implementing these strategies today.
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Speaker 1: Now, before I wrap up, I hope you found today's
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Speaker 1: That's it for now, look out for my next podcast
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Speaker 1: where I will delve into the art of building influence
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Speaker 1: as a leader.
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Speaker 1: This skill can add another dimension to your professional brand.
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Speaker 1: Thank you for listening. Until next time. This is Shri
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Speaker 1: Krishnan signing off. Bye bye.