Welcome to my Personal User Manual!
This manual aims to:
👫 Help others know and understand me better for effective collaboration.
🤝 Create rapport and deep connections.
🎨 Serve as a tool for self-expression.
Finally, I hope it inspires you to create your own!
✨ 👉🏼 Note: this is a living document that I am updating and editing regularly.
✨ Hire me
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I'm a versatile professional with a background in product design, design team management, and project execution. 🌟 Over the past two years, I've honed my skills in People and Leadership in remote settings, facilitating workshops to boost collaboration. My identity is fluid, shaped by diverse experiences and a commitment to helping others. I bring adaptability, a strong skill set, and excellent communication to the table. Outside of work, I balance a decade-long career in interior design, product + service design, and education. Timeliness is crucial to me, reflecting my respect for both personal and professional commitments. Let's connect and explore opportunities together! 😊
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I'm interested in working with people who have a positive outlook on life. I do not agree with the "time = money" mindset. Instead, I believe that Time = Art, and by art I mean all the things I can create. Money is important, but my life is about creating things that matters and therefore, time is priceless.
I'm interested in working for a company that wants to make a positive impact in the world. -
Based on Reiss Motivation Profile, my main motivations are:
○ Curiosity: strong desire for knowledge, thinking, understanding, intellectuality and new ideas
○ Idealism: strong desire for social justice, altruism, fairness towards others, humanitarian
○ Eating: Basically I am a foodie. I celebrate food. Whatever we do together, with food it will be better! -
○ Kindness
○ Integrity
○ Curiosity
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My character strengths, as identified by the Clifton Strengths assessment, are a unique blend that propels me forward in both personal and professional endeavors.
○ Achiever: With an inherent drive for accomplishment, I consistently set and meet ambitious goals. The thrill of productivity fuels my work, and I find fulfillment in tangible results.
○ Discipline: A foundation of order and structure, my disciplined approach ensures tasks are approached systematically and completed with precision. It's the key to maintaining focus and achieving long-term objectives.
○ Deliberative: Thoughtful and cautious, I bring a discerning mindset to decision-making. Carefully considering various perspectives and potential outcomes, I contribute a strategic edge to problem-solving.
○ Empathy: This strength enables me to connect with others on a profound level. I genuinely understand and share in the feelings of those around me, fostering strong interpersonal relationships and effective collaboration.
○ Context: Rooted in an appreciation for history and lessons learned, the context strength allows me to understand the present by examining the past. This historical perspective informs my decision-making, providing valuable insights into current situations.
👩💻 Working with me
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○ I reside in San Francisco, California, USA (PST zone), but I am open to relocating.
○ Work hours: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm, with flexibility.
○ I enjoy collaborating with individuals worldwide.
○ Autonomy to adjust schedule for optimal productivity.
○ I believe in balance, enhancing well-being and professional performance.
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○ I prefer a workspace with temperature control.
○ Love working with some music; but prefer silence to concentrate for hours during video calls or deep work.
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○ My native languages are Hindi and English.
○ I can understand Marathi, Punjabi and some Spanish.
○ Dream of learning French and German someday!
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○ Asynchronous: Best way to reach me is by text, email, Whatsapp, Slack, Signal.
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○ According to the Leadership IQ Communication Style Assessment, I fall under the category of an ANALYTICAL Communicator.
○ As an Analytical communicator, I thrive in environments that appreciate data, hard numbers, and logical discussions. I prioritize factual information and logical reasoning in my communication style. Precision and accuracy are crucial to me, and I often seek to delve deep into the details to understand the intricacies of a situation.
○ The advantage of being an Analytical communicator lies in my ability to bring a thorough and meticulous approach to problem-solving. I excel in situations that demand a systematic and well-researched perspective. -
○ Allow me time and space to process things.
○ Give me feedback (good or bad), especially with suggestions.
○ Give me clear instructions of your needs.
○ Be honest and open when speaking with me.
○ Challenge me with new ideas.
○ Give me the freedom to work and share my ideas.
○ Invite me to test new technologies.
○ Reach out to me to try anything out of the box. -
○ Schedule a meeting/activity with me and be late.
○ Schedule a meeting that could have been an email.
○ Be short with resources.
○ Try to micromanage me. -
○ Honest, candid and written, please.
I think it would be extremely helpful, if I can receive feedback about where I could improve things as well as where I've done well.
😊 Just Curious
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○ Travel ✈️: Enthusiast of slow, immersive travel for cultural exploration.
○ Cooking 🍰: Culinary artist, renowned for cakes, but not a fan of daily cooking.
○ Dogs 🐾: Passionate dog-sitter, aspiring to combine travel with canine companionship.
○ Walking 🚶: Finds therapeutic joy in long strolls, timing contingent on weather.
○ Non-Hugger, People Watcher 🚶♂️: Respects personal space, opts for people-watching over frequent hugs.
○ Learning 📚: Forever a student, constantly exploring diverse courses for personal and professional growth. -
○ Parenting Beyond Discipline
○ 99% Invisible
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○ What is one thing people assume about you? Is it true?
People often assume I'm confident doing things alone, but that's not always the case. Starting new projects, joining meetings with strangers, or traveling to new places can trigger my anxiety. However, I've learned that overcoming these fears opens up new opportunities and expands my horizons. Now, I embrace the freedom and calmness that come with traveling alone and trying new things.
○ What is one of your biggest failures?
Not being myself and tried to fit in, thinking I could be belong, just to completely get lost in the process. -
○ "People ignore design that ignores people." - Frank Chimero
○ "Good design is obvious. Great design is transparent." - Joe Sparano
○ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - Steve Jobs
○ "Less is more." - Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
○ "You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have." - Maya Angelou
🤝 Networking
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Drop me an e-Mail 📧
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○ Get started by reading "Never Eat Alone" by Keith Ferrazzi if you want effective strategies and tips for building and maintaining professional connections that can help advance your career.
○ Attend Industry Events: Participate in conferences and seminars to meet like-minded professionals.
○ Follow Up: Always follow up with new contacts within 24 hours to keep the connection fresh.
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I'm here to offer support and insights on navigating networking and professional life. Whether you're seeking guidance on effective networking strategies, refining your professional presence, or overcoming career challenges, I'm more than happy to share my experiences and knowledge. Let's collaborate to elevate your professional journey! 🌟💼🤝