Kamini Talwar: The Iron Lady

Kamini Talwar, executive director, x10 Financial Services and former executive director, Iris Computers likes to touch great heights and never gives up

Challenges of being a woman executive in top role

The biggest challenge is life, family and work priorities clashing fiercely.  Must required are a strong help at home and an understanding husband.

Travel, late working hours are no longer challenges by top executive women.  They manage it beautifully.

Educational Background

Did schooling from Air force School Delhi and business management diploma from YMCA.

Family Background

Daughter of an Air Force Officer. Kamini is blessed with two daughters who also work.

Working in male dominated field

It has been quite interesting to work & interact with super intelligent and sophisticated men. Now a days it is not difficult for women to co-exist with the male colleagues. One has to prove their value to get respect and don a professional attitude to get a job done.  I feel that it was my strong sense of commitment and knowledge of the subject ie IT distribution business that made me successful in the business and helped Iris get more business as compared to my male counterparts.

 Does a glass ceiling exist?

Women are getting the most prestigious jobs now. This only means that the glass has become thinner. But the glass still does exist. The glass ceiling that women once used to be able to look through but not pass is gone. We can see this as women are attaining top jobs of higher stature as MDs, CEOs, doctors, judges, leading scientists.

     Advice to working women

• The first and foremost advice to the women who want to reach the Board Room of a Corporate Organisation is the right selection of Husband. Once that is right 80% of the war is won.
• Secondly, it is important to stay focused in what you want to become & achieve. Of course, there will be many bumps along the way, but don’t get distracted by the zigzags in the road. Vision and passion are very clear; if you believe in something, other people will too.
• A working woman must not forget about “me” time. Schedule a window of time for yourself, like any other appointment, if you have to. In the end, taking personal time will make you more productive at work.
• Well Dressed women are received very well by employees, business associates and customers. It gives you an aura of Powerful Women.

Hobbies

Traveling, swimming, dancing and reading.

Future Plans

I am the Executive Director of X10 Financial Service Ltd confident that I would make this venture successful.

High-Five

Fitness Mantra

I am conscious about health, watch what I eat and de- stress when required.

De-stressing Mantra

Attending IT conferences abroad or in India makes me de-stress.  Come back with fresh mind and new ideas to work. Some bit of yoga and long walks also help me de-stress.

Where you like to shop?

Abroad or from exhibitions.

Favorite holiday destination

Vancouver, Canada.

5 things you cannot live without

My daughters, mobile phone, Channel No.5 Perfume, Moisturizer & My things to do list.

 Typical Work Day

Morning: Wake up at 8 am and go for walk & yoga.

Leave for office: 10 am.

Lunch: Around 2 pm  with my team and after that remain busy in work.

Evenings: After office, I spent my evenings having business dinners or meeting friends atleast four days in a week. Sleep around 12 pm at night