Unlabeled Leadership 085: Sonal Bahl on Managing Expectations
I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 85, Sonal Bahl offers practical insight worth hearing through amazing stories. She challenges us to rethink how we set expectations. Sonal then talks about the wrong way to talk publicly. Finally, she advises us in practical ways, including following the Platinum Rule.
Prologue
Sonal helps people find a career that they can love. As a career strategist, Sonal gives clients the extra edge needed to land that job, get promoted, and improve their happiness. She hosts How I Got Hired, a top-rated career podcast, and has several career development videos Worth viewing. For example, Sonal broadcasts live on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Facebook a series called, #SuperChargeFridays.
01:33 Part 1: Rethinking Expectations
Just after college, Sonal explains how her sister said three words that have profoundly influenced and changed her outlook on life. Frequently, Sonal shares these words with clients and listeners.
04:54 Part 2: What Not to Say Publicly
To begin, Sonal shares a story from early in her career, just after being promoted to Team Leader at GE Capital. She explains a situation in which she describes a horrible experience. Sonal then talks about a positive experience at GE Capital.
10:27 Part 3: The Platinum Rule and More!
Sonal shares some practical advice. She challenges us to work on ourselves while following the Platinum Rule.
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Episode links
Sonal’s LinkedIn Profile, website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube
Sonal’s podcast and example episodes
44. David Lancefield: Fastrack your Career
43. Jill Katz: How to Discover your Sparkle
36. Stella Da Silva: How to attract Stella(r) career opportunities
As mentioned on the show, Coach Kon discusses the Platinum Rule.
Episode 058: Kon Apostolopoulos Gives Back to the Community
Background Music
You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements.
00:00 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov
01:14 Slow Jazz with Strings by EvolvingVibes
04:36 Russian Soul by V-Audio
10:10 Latin Acoustic by TexasBrother
21:33 Fun and Flirty by BrownHouseMedia
Lead on!