Consistently ranked among the world’s 100 most powerful women, Indra Nooyi is one of the most versatile business people. With sheer zeal and determination, the former CEO of PepsiCo has left prominent footprints in global business. She was the first foreign-born CEO to be featured in a Fortune 500 Company. After working incessantly for the past 20 years, Indra has left some big shoes to fill by her successors.

Birthdate of Indra Nooyi : October 28, 1955
Indra Nooyi’s Zodiac Sign : Scorpio

Growing up in a small city in India, Indra had a typical dream of a teenager. She was expected to live a conventional life, obtain minimum education, marry a well-accomplished guy, and nurture kids. But those dreams never materialized.

The 66-year-old business executive went on to have a massively successful career that one can only dream of.

Today, Indra enjoys a life of luxury and power, thanks to her consistent efforts and unique business strategies. With a net worth of $290 million, the Padma Bhushan awardee is at the top of the corporate food chain.

With great success come many problems, and with problems come lessons to learn. And you best believe Indra Nooyi has a bunch of them.

Eminent business development expert Hirav Shah brings you Indra Nooyi’s 3-career secrets:

Push your boundaries:

Born in a conservative Indian society, Indra always questioned outdated social practices. She was rebellious and often pushed the boundaries. It’s the same thing she applied in the business while tackling stubborn issues.

Indra Nooyi explains, “I played in a rock band. I climbed trees. I did stuff that made my parents wonder, “What the hell is she doing?”.

However, that sense of rebellion proved fruitful in the long run. Transcribing her stubborn streak in her professional life, Indra has covered many uncharted territories and broke several norms. She chose to break free from pre-conceived or dated ideologies and instilled new ones.

CEO at the office, mother at home:

Indra always balanced her work and home life well. Nooyi’s mother was adamant about her not giving enough time for home. She used to say, “Leave your crown in the garage. Don’t try to pretend that you’re still the big boss [at home], because you’re not.” Although Nooyi oversees several employees in her company, at home, she is a dutiful daughter-in-law and a doting mother.

Stay true to yourself:

Nooyi realizes that no matter how hard she tries, she can’t be a superwoman. She can’t juggle everything seamlessly without messing up. As human beings, we all have our limits, and there is nothing wrong with acknowledging them. When she left PepsiCo, she said that “a person on the top position needs to be active and due to the age factor I am not able to do those things as I used to do so there is a need for a person who can run the company more efficiently than me”, proving yet again that Nooyi is only human.

Conclusion:

From small towns to large cities, Nooyi has not only changed her location. But she has effectively managed to change her entire life. Her resilience, determination to succeed, and humble nature make her one of the most influential female figures to grace earth- concludes Business development expert and life coach Hirav Shah.

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