Nitya Shekar's guest appearances

Nitya Shekar

Actuarial Journey with Nemo Ashong

Empjoyment: Real-life stories from diverse career changers into non-technical jobs in digital tech companies. Join Nemo Ashong in empowering diversity in tech by helping career changers transition into non-technical roles in tech companies.

Michael Mayer

Anna Jordan

Jonathan Ortiz

Alex Barker

Patrick Burke

Max Feldman

Steve Schwartz

Wendy Liu

Claudio Vallejo

Viktor Antonius

John Popiolek

Actuarial Journey

Howard Heller

Geoff Apel

Nancy Stevenson

OwlTail

Listen to this episode now to learn how to:  Incorporate mindfulness into your daily activities (without having to add a brand new meditation practice) Design impactful experiences based on best practices Nitya has discovered first-hand Adapt to constantly changing work environments so you can navigate shifts in priorities, team structures, and budget and focus on the work that you need to get done do in the midst of it all  Enjoy full episode notes, discussions, and takeaways at https://empjoyment.com/nityashekar Additional Resources for your Empjoyment Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching: I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. Free Empjoyment Community - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry.

Listen to this episode now to learn how to: <ul> <li>Incorporate mindfulness into your daily activities (without having to add a brand new meditation practice)</li> <li>Design impactful experiences based on best practices Nitya has discovered first-hand</li> <li>Adapt to constantly changing work environments so you can navigate shifts in priorities, team structures, and budget and focus on the work that you need to get done do in the midst of it all</li> </ul> Enjoy full episode notes, discussions, and takeaways at <a href="https://empjoyment.com/nityashekar" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://empjoyment.com/nityashekar</a> Additional Resources for your Empjoyment <a href="https://empjoyment.com/coaching" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Complimentary 1-on-1 Tech Career Coaching</a>: I'm offering the complimentary personalized roadmap coaching experience to 15 high-achieving professionals who, despite a track record of success, are struggling to make a transition into tech to develop a personalized path into a non-coding role in a tech company. <a href="http://empjoyees.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Free Empjoyment Community</a> - Come be a part of our supportive and action-oriented community full of career changes who have been in your shoes to help you take another step closer to a successful career in the tech industry.

26: Practice Mindfulness to Adapt Quickly in Rapidly Changing Tech Environments (Nitya Shekar - Learning and Development Manager, AppNexus)

About Today's Guest Nitya Shekar works in Learning &amp; Development at AppNexus, designing and facilitating programs focused on “smart skills,” including emotional intelligence, team effectiveness, good management, and personal and professional growth. She is also a Co-Active coach currently getting her certification through the Coaches Training Institute. Originally from Houston, TX and now based in New York, NY, her background is in Psychology (Rice ’07) and Law (Harvard ’10). Nitya is passionate about the mind sciences and hopes to branch into neuroleadership and other brain-based human capital work. Her other interests include improv and travel. Visit https://www.actuarialjourney.com/nityashekar for the session highlights and accompanying resources. Want more help with your actuarial journey?   Join the ACTUARIAL JOURNEY COMMUNITY: Join the Actuarial Journey Trailblazer Community (Text "COMMUNITY" to 33-444 or click link https://www.actuarialjourney.com/community): Take action to start using these skills and more along your actuarialj journey through this global learning community of aspiring actuaries (aka Trailblazers) united for the common goals of providing Guidance, Accountability, and Support throughout all stages of your Actuarial Journey. FREE VIDEO SERIES: Achieving your Ideal Work Life Balance (Text "AJEXAM" to 33-444 or click link https://www.actuarialjourney.com/exams): This free video series will show you the step-by-step process to create you own Personalized Study Roadmap and design your Study Lifestyle FREE ONLINE COURSE: Entry-Level Actuarial Job Course (Text "ACTUARY" to 33-444 or click link https://www.actuarialjourney.com/jobs): a completely free full-length course with videos, worksheets, tools, and community all geared to help your get your entry-level actuarial job and start your actuarial career. 

About Today's Guest Nitya Shekar works in Learning &amp; Development at AppNexus, designing and facilitating programs focused on “smart skills,” including emotional intelligence, team effectiveness, good management, and personal and professional growth. She is also a Co-Active coach currently getting her certification through the Coaches Training Institute. Originally from Houston, TX and now based in New York, NY, her background is in Psychology (Rice ’07) and Law (Harvard ’10). Nitya is passionate about the mind sciences and hopes to branch into neuroleadership and other brain-based human capital work. Her other interests include improv and travel. Visit <a href="https://www.actuarialjourney.com/nityashekar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.actuarialjourney.com/nityashekar</a> for the session highlights and accompanying resources. Want more help with your actuarial journey?  <ol> <li><a href="https://www.actuarialjourney.com/community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the ACTUARIAL JOURNEY COMMUNITY</a>: Join the Actuarial Journey Trailblazer Community (Text "COMMUNITY" to 33-444 or click link <a href="https://www.actuarialjourney.com/community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.actuarialjourney.com/community</a>): Take action to start using these skills and more along your actuarialj journey through this global learning community of aspiring actuaries (aka Trailblazers) united for the common goals of providing Guidance, Accountability, and Support throughout all stages of your Actuarial Journey.</li> <li><a href="https://www.actuarialjourney.com/exams" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FREE VIDEO SERIES:</a> Achieving your Ideal Work Life Balance (Text "AJEXAM" to 33-444 or click link <a href="https://www.actuarialjourney.com/exams" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.actuarialjourney.com/exams</a>): This free video series will show you the step-by-step process to create you own Personalized Study Roadmap and design your Study Lifestyle</li> <li><a href="https://www.actuarialjourney.com/jobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FREE ONLINE COURSE</a>: Entry-Level Actuarial Job Course (Text "ACTUARY" to 33-444 or click link <a href="https://www.actuarialjourney.com/jobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.actuarialjourney.com/jobs</a>): a completely free full-length course with videos, worksheets, tools, and community all geared to help your get your entry-level actuarial job and start your actuarial career.</li> </ol>

62: Bloom where you are planted (Nitya Shekar, Learning and Development Expert and Co-active Coach)