S3E7 – Is It Safe to Drop the Mask at Work? with Josefhine Chitra

Could your hobbies shape your career success? Dive into this episode of Rewrite the Rules where our host Ritu discusses the art of bringing your whole self to work with Josephine Chitra. Josephine, the head of public affairs at GoToGroup and a mentor at WomenWorks, shares her insights from Jakarta on balancing personal passions with professional responsibilities. From handling life’s curveballs to integrating personal hobbies at work, Josephine’s story will inspire you to think about how much of you should really show up at work. Join us as we explore the intersection of personal identity and professional life with a leader who masters both!

Discussion Topics: Is It Safe to Drop the Mask at Work?

• Is your hobby your secret career weapon?
• How do personal roles shape professional success?
• The art of mixing personal upheavals with professional steadiness.
• How to Master the art of crisis management before the fire starts.
• What does firefighting look like in the tech world?
• The secret to driving consensus among top executives.
• Can a job improve society?
• Behind the scenes of major corporate milestones.
• What’s next for leaders in the tech industry?
• A final nugget of wisdom—don’t miss this!

Our Guest: Josefhine Chitra

Josephine Chitra, a mentor at WomenWorks and a key figure at GoTo Group, has a diverse background spanning public affairs, journalism, and academia. At GoTo Group, she strategically manages the organization’s reputation to ensure its continued positive impact on stakeholders. She excels in preempting and mitigating crises through robust policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement, adeptly navigating the complexities of a fast-paced tech environment. Passionate about mentoring and advancing issues like gender equality, environmental protection, and education, Josephine’s work is marked by significant contributions such as GoTo’s landmark IPO and impactful social initiatives.