Small Talk with RainKraft

Small Talk is for current and aspiring leaders who want to level up their career and professional lives in a hyper-growth world.

Hosted BySubha Chandrasekaran

Small Talk is for current and aspiring leaders who want to level up their career and their professional lives and want to do it mindfully. In a hyper-growth world, Coach Subha Chandrasekaran discusses personal leadership, professional growth, and thinking about your career as something to nurture and cultivate over time. Tune in for 20-minute episodes on conversational How-tos: how to navigate a layoff, how to handle feedback at work, how to ask for a raise, how to improve your delegating skills, and how to level up in a changing world.


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S5E10 – Career Lift-Off: Best Moments from Small Talk in 2023

Hey, Smalltalkers! As we wrap up 2023 on ‘Smalltalk with Rainkraft Career Lifting Conversations,’ we’ve delved into intentional conversations about careers, transitions, and the ever-evolving workplace.

S5E9 – Choosing How to Shape Your Year

Join Subha and Hasita as they reflect on the transformative experiences of the past year. Hasita shares her journey into deep-sea diving and the profound impact it had on her life choices.

S5E8 – Job Search Strategies for Mid-Career Professionals

Explore the mid-career curve with Subha and Hasita as they discuss the challenges of leaving a familiar job after 15 to 20 years.

S5E7 – Coffee Badging At the New Cafe In Town?

Subha and Hasita explore the nuances of the evolving workplace dynamics amidst the return-to-office mandates.

S5E6 – Redefining Failure and Embracing Growth

Join Subha and Hasita, as they engage in this conversation about the complexities of failure. They discuss the impact of social media on our view of success and failure and explore the three types of failures – preventable, complex, and intelligent.

S5E5 – How to Influence with Impact – Answer the ‘So What?!’

Have you ever found yourself in a meeting wondering, “What’s the point of all this?” If so, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, we dive deep into the world of meetings and ask a fundamental question: Are meetings wasted opportunities?

S5E4 – Who are you in a crisis?

Join Subha Chandrasekaran and Hasita Krishna in this week’s episode as they reflect on navigating a family health crisis and how it revealed different roles within their family.

S5E3 – What makes a great mentor, and how can you find one?

What makes a great mentor, and how can you find one? Join Subha Chandrasekaran and Hasita Krishna as they delve into the power of mentorship in career growth.

S5E2 – How to develop a common vision and break out of organisational silos

Have you ever wondered what happens when the pressure to innovate or succeed collides with organizational silos? Join us as we unravel the intriguing dynamics of invention, high performance and collaboration in this episode of Small Talk with RainKraft.

S5E1 – Insights and Strategies to Navigate Career Transitions

Are you feeling like a square peg trying to fit into a round hole in your career? Join us as we delve into the Art of Career Transitions in this episode of Small Talk with RainKraft.