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. They discuss the traits of crisis leaders, effective communication in tumultuous times, and whether you can build for crisis leadership. Whether you're a natural leader or a skilled follower, there's something valuable in understanding your role amid chaos. Tune in now! IN THIS EPISODE (00:00) Looking back at the crisis with fondness (05:03) Self-preservation is a powerful instinct (06:49) How are start-ups prepared to handle crises? (09:48) Can you build for becoming a leader in a crisis? (12:11) How to communicate to people that you're taking charge? (14:34) Crisis communication is not just saying everything (17:07) Make it my problem - don't escalate it YOUR HOST, Subha Chandrasekaran Subha started her career as a banking professional and was with Citibank NA for 15 years in Operations and Technology functions. She worked in critical people management roles across geographies that delivered operational excellence and client delight. The workplace was a delightful learning ground for leadership skills and to experience the joy of bringing your A-game to your work and building your team and their careers. As a coach, Subha brings expertise and genuine care to every interaction. Her personalized approach ensures that your goals and aspirations are at the forefront of the coaching process. With her guidance, you'll gain clarity, develop strategies, and take confident steps towards your professional aspirations. https://www.linkedin.com/in/subhachandrasekaran/ Hasita Krishna: Strategic Marketer Hasita Krishna is a multifaceted professional who thrives on the principles of mindful marketing and strategic restraint. As the founder of Motley Crew, a prominent Indian marketing consulting entity, Hasita embodies her marketing philosophy. Additionally, Hasita shares her expertise through "The Damn Good Marketing Podcast," catering to small business owners navigating the intricacies of digital marketing. ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hasita/⁠ RainKraft At RainKraft, they are driven by a shared passion for personal and professional growth. They firmly believe that transformation begins when individuals embrace their potential and commit to realizing their aspirations. Led by Subha, an empathetic and experienced coach, they provide the guidance and support needed to navigate the ever-evolving career development landscape. https://www.rainkraft.in/about —- ABOUT Small Talk with RainKraft 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. — This podcast is powered by CrazyTok: We help experts become influencers by helping launch, produce and grow your custom-branded audio and video podcast channels. Find us on our Website, LinkedIn and Instagram