Rakshitha Arni Ravishankar

Yes, you are enough.

First, let go of the things you can’t control.

Sometimes trial and error is the best way to learn.

Allyship requires us to become aware of our relative privilege — even within a marginalized community — and make conscious efforts to undo our own biases, champion causes that matter, and act fairly as colleagues and emerging leaders. To be a better ally: Understand what lack of privilege looks like. Many marginalized communities, for example, face obstacles that make it hard for them to show up as their full selves at work. Educating yourself on these barriers is the first step to becoming an a…

It’s not some elusive skill that only some people possess.

Create more inclusive spaces for your peers and colleagues.

Sixty percent of employees feel emotionally detached from their jobs and 50% report feeling stressed on a daily basis, according to a recent global survey from Gallup. While your first instinct may be to quit your job, it might not be the most sustainable option. Know that you have the agency to create better working conditions for yourself. Understand the impact of your work. Take the time to learn how our work contributes to the larger mission of our organization can help us reenter a more pos…

Let go of your guilt around productivity.

You’ll need different guidance at every stage of your career.

Don’t sell yourself short.