Gita Ramachandran Author Coach Digital Success Leadership LifeCoach

22/11/2025

Stop walking on Eggshells… Master office Politics with Integrity

Learn how to thrive without losing your integrity by mastering office politics gracefully! 🕵️‍♀️

Navigate Office Politics with Integrity: Master These 3 Essential Tips! 🌟

Understanding and navigating office politics is crucial for career progression, but it's often seen as a dirty game.

However, it doesn't have to be that way! Here are three essential tips to help you handle office politics gracefully and maintain your integrity:

1. Build Genuine Relationships Engage with your colleagues authentically. Take the time to understand their perspectives and connect on a deeper level. Genuine relationships foster trust and collaboration, paving the way for a supportive work environment.

2. Communicate Transparently Clear and honest communication is key. Be upfront in your interactions, avoid gossip, and steer clear of backdoor deals. Transparency builds your credibility and helps you establish a trustworthy reputation.

3. Stay True to Your Values Align your actions with your core principles. Consistently leading by example will earn you respect and influence. Remember, your integrity is your most valuable asset in the workplace.
By following these strategies, you can navigate the complexities of office politics without compromising who you are. You'll gain respect, build influence, and create a positive impact in your organization.

💡 Deep Learning: Office politics isn't about manipulation or deceit; it's about understanding the dynamics at play and positioning yourself as a trustworthy and effective leader. Embrace these tips to rise above the fray and lead with integrity.

I have published an e book “𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀” which is available in my storefront which can help you and provide guidelines ( links in Bio)


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20/11/2025

𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀.
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆.

Most professionals try to fix their careers from the outside.
More certifications.
More courses.
More effort.
More overthinking.

But here’s the truth nobody teaches:

You cannot lead others with the same identity that keeps you invisible.

Identity drives thoughts.
Thoughts drive actions.
Actions drive outcomes.
Change the identity → change everything.

Takeaways:
→ Leaders don’t “act” confident. They become someone who believes they deserve the room.

→ Identity is not who you are , it’s who you decide to be.

→ Transformation begins when you stop saying “I’m not ready” and start saying “I’m capable.”


“𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 , 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁.”


Your next promotion won’t come from a skill upgrade.
It will come from an identity upgrade.

Who you think you are is shaping every room you walk into.
Shift the identity to shift the outcome

Want to build a leadership identity that commands respect?
Comment 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗬 and I’ll send you a free framework.

17/11/2025

16/11/2025

Are you a Senior IT Professional stuck in the same role for years despite your hard work?

The truth: promotions don’t go to the most skilled — they go to the most visible and strategically positioned leaders.
With my Ascend X Framework, I’ll help you shift from being “dependable” to being promotion-ready in just 90 days.

DM “Training “ to get access to a Training video

14/11/2025

There were days I doubted myself. Days I felt lost.
Days I wondered if I could handle what life was asking from me.

This episode is a gentle look into those parts of my journey ,
the uncertain steps, the quiet fears, and the lessons that shaped me.
I speak about:

• Entering engineering with more questions than confidence
• Working alone in places where I didn’t always feel understood
• Learning IT when everything felt new
• Writing books after retirement, unsure if my words mattered
• Helping professionals who feel shaken by layoffs
• Remembering that no AI can replace human compassion
• Growing into leadership with humility

If you’re on your own path of change or uncertainty…
I hope this conversation gives you strength.
Full episode link is in the comments


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11/11/2025

Leadership isn’t a title , it’s a decision.
Most people think leadership is about power.
It isn’t.
It’s about taking responsibility even when you have no authority.
When I joined the ERP setup at BPCL, I was raw and new , just certified in Project Systems.
I wasn’t heading any setup then, but was only part of the senior team.
During one meeting , crisis in the Masters team’s crisis became the main topic. Complaints were rising, material preparation was getting delayed, revenue loss was mounting, and operations were slipping into chaos.
As everyone looked around, I heard myself say, “I will resolve this.”
I knew nothing about marketing set up or master data. But I had determination.
Step by step, we brought order to the disorder.

We built the first Master Governance system in the Indian oil industry , a benchmark later showcased in many forums, visited by other oil majors, and celebrated for saving crores while giving clarity and time freedom to. teams
That experience changed my understanding of leadership forever.
Here are the 5 deep lessons it left me with:
→ Leadership is not positional. It’s intentional.
→ Courage often precedes confidence, not the other way around.
→ True leaders don’t wait for perfect knowledge; they start with conviction and learn on the way.
→ When you focus on solutions, people start focusing on you.
→ Real impact comes not from authority, but from authenticity and accountability.
That day, I was not heading any team in ERP, but I became the leader everyone could trust.
Leadership begins the moment you stop waiting for permission and start owning the problem.
What’s one challenge that helped you discover the leader within?

I’d love to read your story below.
On a mission to help professionals DREAM, DESIGN & DRIVE their DESTINY.


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10/11/2025

“If you don’t define your personal brand, someone else will, and steal your spotlight.”
You're more than your job title.
But if you're not actively building your personal brand… you're invisible in leadership conversations.
✅ Promotions?
✅ High-impact roles?
✅ Industry respect?
They all come from one thing , how others perceive your value.
Here’s what you must focus on 👇
1️⃣ Clarify your Unique Value
What problem do you solve better than anyone else? That’s your leadership currency.
2️⃣ Craft a Narrative
People remember stories, not resumes. Frame your experience as impact-driven.
3️⃣ Build Reputation as a Go-To Expert
Speak. Share insights. Be seen. Be remembered.
Inside my AscendX Program, I help professionals shape their personal brand so leadership can’t ignore them.
🧭 Your next promotion may not be about doing more. It may be about being seen differently.
💬 What’s one word you want your personal brand to represent?
💾 Save this post.
👥 Tag someone who’s ready to get visible.

06/11/2025

When Mistakes and Failures Become the Teacher
📌 Mistakes aren’t roadblocks ;they’re mirrors showing us how far we’ve come.
📌 My first lessons came from crafting jewelry for Gehnaa.
I wasn’t from the fashion world, but I created with clay, beads, and thread ;and made every mistake possible!
Yet, each wrong design taught me humility and patience.
📌 When I began writing, I tried too hard to sound “author-like” ;until I realized that truth was my real tone.
My best writing happened when I stopped polishing my pain.
📌 As a coach, I learned that leadership isn’t about giving answers ;it’s about listening with empathy.
📌 And when I entered the digital space, I made mistakes that made me laugh later ;crashing websites, vanishing videos, even deleting a landing page after six days of work!
But I rebuilt it that same night. Because sometimes, resilience just means hitting “restart.”
📌 Today, I smile at every failure.
They weren’t detours. They were divine directions.
🎥 Watch the full episode: What Every Woman Needs to Know to Succeed in a Male-Dominated Industry ( link to video and blog in the comments )
💬 Tell me ;what’s one mistake that became your biggest teacher?

04/11/2025

Brutal truth to get promoted :IT’S NOT Hard work

Still thinking hard work leads to promotion? Think again.

You stay back late.
You sacrifice weekends.
You silently fix the mess no one else can handle.
You're the go-to expert, the late-night fixer, and
the quiet achiever

But when it's time for growth?
You're not even on the radar.

Here's why 👇🏼
🚫 Hard work doesn’t speak for itself.
🚫 Talent doesn’t automatically get seen.
🚫 Staying silent means staying stuck.

🌟 What does get noticed?

✔️ Executive Presence
✔️ Clear, confident communication
✔️ Strategic visibility

Remember
📣 Presence > Perfection
📣 Communication > Competence (alone)
📣 Visibility > Effort

Inside my Ascend X Program, I help professionals go from:
➡️ Invisible executors to influential leaders
➡️ Hardworking backups to frontline changemakers
✅ Speak with confidence
✅ Build leadership visibility
✅ Make decision-makers notice them

💥 In just 90 days.
🎯 Ready to move from overlooked to unforgettable?
📩 Book your FREE Career Breakthrough Call now.
You’ve already earned the growth. Now it’s time to claim it.


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31/10/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟵 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲r

While picking a clip to edit, I froze on a single frame.

In that one still image, I saw it all
Joy. Anger. Fear. Wonder. Calm.

Nine emotions. Navarasas
Nine reflections of the human experience.

That’s when it hit me ; leadership isn’t about logic.
It’s about emotion.

The best leaders don’t just speak.
They move people.

And they do it by mastering what most communicators ignore , the 9 Rasas.
Every message you deliver carries emotion.
But few leaders know how to use emotion with intention.

→ 𝗦́ṛṅ𝗴𝗮̄𝗿𝗮 (𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲): The rasa of beauty, attraction, and affection. Lead with empathy. Connection builds loyalty.

→ 𝗛𝗮̄𝗮𝘀𝘆𝗮 (𝗝𝗼𝘆): The essence of joy, humour, and lightness .Use humour to dissolve fear and tension.

→ 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝘂ṇ𝗮 (𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻): The emotion of empathy and sorrow .Acknowledge pain. People follow those who understand.

→ 𝗥𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗿𝗮 (𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿): The fire of intensity, justice, and passion .Channel anger into purpose, not ego.

→ 𝗩𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗮 (𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲): The strength of heroism and determination .Speak truth even when it shakes the room.

→ 𝗕𝗵𝗮𝘆𝗮̄𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗮 (𝗙𝗲𝗮𝗿): The instinct of caution and survival .Admit vulnerability. It builds trust.

→ 𝗕𝗵𝗶̄𝗯𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗮 (𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁): The feeling of rejection and moral repulsion .Reject what’s unethical — that’s leadership integrity.

→ 𝗔𝗱𝗯𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗮 (𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿): The spark of curiosity and awe Inspire curiosity. Curiosity drives innovation.

→ 𝗦́𝗵𝗮̄𝗻𝘁𝗮 (𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲): The calm that follows awareness and acceptance Stay centered when chaos erupts. Calm is contagious.

When you master these emotions, your words stop sounding rehearsed. They start sounding real.

Leadership isn’t about speaking louder.
It’s about speaking deeper.

If you want to learn how to command presence, communicate with emotion, and lead through your voice join my upcoming webinar Silent to Seen.

Drop “SEEN” below, and I’ll send you the details personally.

27/10/2025

I don’t know if this will speak to you…

But looking at the comments, I feel it might just touch a chord with what you may be going through right now.

It’s not a lecture; just an honest sharing of moments that shaped me.

Delnna's questions lead me to share moments, from my professional and personal life, which can help aspiring women leaders to become more confident, overcome hurdles, which they may be facing. The questions are what may be bothering you too

Maybe it will remind you that ;
 even when things seem tough, there’s always a way forward.
 courage often shows up quietly
 failure isn’t the end ; it’s where clarity begins
 strength doesn’t always roar; sometimes it whispers, try again.”

If you’ve ever doubted your worth, please watch this. It might just remind you how powerful you already are.

Here’s the link if you’d like to listen ( in the comments )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv436ajaK3w