How Have You Made An Impact?
Ever since a young age, I have been enthusiastic and dedicated towards the work that came my way. Academics, sports, recitations, drama, I gave in my full attention to every task I was given. But I was never an opportunist. I wouldn’t go out and grab something.
In school, my first attempt at leadership was shattered miserably and that forced a massive blow to myself telling me that I can be a great follower, never a leader. Until college, where I had worked as part of the festival management team with full commitment for 2 years and I had decided not to contest for a coordinator position. My mentors, who were impressed with my ideas and people’s skills, were disappointed and conducted a 4-hour long session to help me overcome my fear of failure and instill a self-appreciation that urged me to stand up.
Two days later, I contested for the coordinator's position and was appointed the Sports Festival's Creative Head. I was responsible to lead a team of 60 students and to add revenue as well as value to the festival. The innumerable experiences of team management, conflict management, negotiation, brainstorming and budget planning made me a stronger version of myself. A year later, when I was thrown into a sales-oriented role, managing a team across regions, this experience formed the backbone letting me keep my head held high. I was able to create an impact on me and it is possibly the reason that I am part of one the most prestigious institutes in the country.
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