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Becoming An Entrepreneur: 3 Questions

Becoming An Entrepreneur: 3 Questions Jasbina Ahluwalia asks Dhru Beeharilal: I think that’s a great point. It’s about asking sometimes. I think people hold themselves back and don’t ask. In addition to the professional and personal development company that you founded, I understand you’re in the process of starting a real estate investment company. What are the greatest challenges in starting companies from the ground up? For those people who are considering starting

Improve Networking Skills: 2 Tips

Improve Networking Skills: 2 Tips Caller Two asks Jasbina Ahluwalia: Hi, Jasbina. I have more of an Intersections question in terms of professional networking and personal networking. It’s more of a cultural aspect. Have you noticed for South Asians, whether they’re South Asian Americans or South Asians who were raised in South Asia and came to North America, any advantages or disadvantages in the networking arena? If so, how have you advised them

Persistence in Follow-Ups

Persistence in Follow-Ups Caller One asks Jasbina Ahluwalia: Jasbina, thanks so much for your responses. Those were great questions. You mentioned that it’s great to stay in touch with senior executives after your initial meeting. What if you don’t hear back? Should you continue to stay in touch with them? If yes, how often should you be persistent? _____   Jasbina Ahluwalia Persistence in Follow-Ups: Nothing Personal There is no hard rule for

Powerful Icebreakers: 4 Tips

Powerful Icebreakers: 4 Tips Aditi Ramchandani asks Jasbina Ahluwalia: That’s a great point. I never thought about that. In terms of sending things of interest, I think that’s really great advice. I’ve tried that before and it’s really well received. You’d be surprised at how many people don’t do that. They are delighted when they get a note from someone like that. It leaves an impression, for sure. Thank you for your thoughts

Networking Follow-Ups

Networking Follow-Ups Aditi Ramchandani asks Jasbina Ahluwalia: It’s funny how that happens. I’ve seen it happen before. Thanks for clarifying that. After they meet the senior executive, people usually want to foster that relationship and turn it into something more long term, whether it becomes a mentorship or a contact. Do you have advice on what to do after the networking event in terms of how to follow up with the senior executive

Keep Conversation Professional: How To

Keep Conversation Professional: How To Aditi Ramchandani asks Jasbina Ahluwalia: I have an interesting follow up to the first part of your answer in terms of being prepared. I’ve spoken to senior executives before. Sometimes it could go the wrong way in terms of how you present it. I’m curious as to where the fine line is.   Keep Conversation Professional: Stalker For example, I’ve been told before by a senior executive that

Approaching Senior Executives: 5 Tips

Approaching Senior Executives: 5 Tips Aditi Ramchandani asks Jasbina Ahluwalia: I really like that last one. It is really powerful. You want to imagine the other person to be the gatekeeper to your destiny. That will allow people to be very open-minded when meeting different people. It’s very easy to miss one or two people here and there. For me, it’s happened before where I didn’t expect to connect with someone but I

Good First Impression: 4 Tips

Good First Impression: 4 Tips Aditi Ramchandani asks Jasbina Ahluwalia: We’re so happy to have you. Jasbina, I know that nowadays networking has become quite a popular buzzword. People are realizing the importance and the power of networking in today’s world. I’ve noticed that there are no clear-cut rules on how to network. We’re really looking forward to the insights that you have to share with us today. When someone goes to a

[VIDEO] NetIP Conference – Breaking The Mold Panel

[VIDEO] NetIP Conference - Breaking The Mold Panel NetIP Conference SF - Dare To Be You:  Jasbina Ahluwalia participates on the 'Dare To Break The Mold' panel with Rajiv Satyal & Ravi Kapur. Female Announcer (0:10): “Dare to Be You!” That was the inspirational theme for the 22nd Annual NetIP National Convention held in San Francisco.   Male Conference Host (0:16): I will kick things off with some questions to maybe spur the

Tag Excitement to Non-Profit

Tag Excitement to Non-Profit Jasbina Ahluwalia Thank you, Deepa. Let’s go to our next caller. Welcome, caller. Go ahead and ask Deepa your question. _____   Caller Three asks Deepa Iyer, former Executive Director of South Asian Americans Leading Together, SAALT: Hi. Thanks, Jasbina. Hi, Deepa. My name is Ritu. I’m President of NetIP North America. A lot of what you were talking about today has been really insightful and great information. I