Equal, Yet Different: Career Catalysts for the Professional Woman

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Equal, Yet Different is exactly how women want to be treated, and need to be treated. Despite the growing number of women acquiring professional degrees, they remain under-represented and almost invisible when it comes to top leadership positions or decision-making roles. While women have proved beyond doubt that they are just as talented and capable as men, they are still held back by expectations laid down by society and a largely unconscious bias on the part of colleagues and family members. Besides grappling with external challenges, women find that their own mindsets are also shaped by similar conditioning. The reasons for women not making it to the top echelons of the business world extend far beyond the known ones like marriage and maternity. Based on in-depth interviews with career women, leaders and experts on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), Equal, Yet Different identifies catalysts that can help women achieve maximum potential and fulfilment. This book will benefit all those interested in women's careers-women themselves, their spouses, bosses and even organizations looking to succeed. ADVANCE PRAISE 'A must-read for all working women who aim to rise to the very top of their game . . . also for the men who lead organizations or someday hope to, and men who have wives/partners. Bravo!' FAYE D'SOUZA, JOURNALIST 'There are many conscious and unconscious mindsets that manifest at home and in the workplace, which continue to hold women back. Equal, Yet Different offers a positive and balanced perspective on the catalysts that could enable career women to achieve their full potential' ANAND MAHINDRA, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, MAHINDRA & MAHINDRA 'A book that does not speak in generalities and actually maps out an action plan for women in the workforce. I plan to implement a lot of her excellent advice and you should too' NAOMI DATTA, AUTHOR AND TELEVISION PRODUCER 'Anita, in writing this book, has gifted us all a true guide and created a new manifesto for an equal world' SHRADHA SHARMA, FOUNDER AND CEO, YOURSTORY MEDIA 'Equal, Yet Different is full of ideas on what career women need to do to become the best versions of themselves . . . she mentions not only areas such as networking and managing finances but gives equal importance to health, nutrition and exercise' RUJUTA DIWEKAR, NUTRITIONIST AND AUTHOR 'A book both men and women must read to bring true diversity to the home and workplace' RASHMI BANSAL, BESTSELLING AUTHOR 'A simple yet thought-provoking read that I recommend not only to all those who aspire to make a mark but also to those who support them in fulfilling their dream' RACHANA RANADE, ENTREPRENEUR AND FINANCE CONTENT CREATOR

An alumnus of IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad, Anita spent her early years in advertising, market research and marketing consultancy. Then, along with her husband, sports broadcaster Harsha Bhogle, she set up Prosearch Consultants. Prosearch conducts sessions of 'The Winning Way'-learnings from sport for managers, a very popular speaker series for corporates. A book by the same name, co-authored by Anita and based on 'The Winning Way' sessions, has sold over 1,25,000 copies and is a national bestseller. Anita also founded Bizpunditz, India's first digital learning library for managers. The library was recently acquired by Eruditus Learning, a leading edtech platform. Anita is on the board of governors of IIM Jammu. She is a sudoku and yoga enthusiast and an amateur keyboard player.