Palakh Khanna's Linkedin Analytics

Back on Times Square!✨ From an introvert to a speaker, From New Delhi to Times Square, NY- Once again! Thank you to all the wonderful people I’ve had the opportunity to connect with, learn from and interact with through the platform! Here’s to many more insightful conversations 🤝 Thank you topmate.io for all the lovely initiatives and opportunities :) Always happy to connect 1:1- https://lnkd.in/dHffPHAV

Whenever I learn something important or empowering from a conversation, I write it down in my notes ✨ Here’s a glimpse into 4 of those tips, common across many conversations with leaders:) 1. Have more than 1 mentor- Different mentors in different spaces of life, experience and skills can help you open your perspective and knowledge massively! 2. Vulnerability and truth builds connections and trust. 3. First impressions are important but they aren’t everything. The first impression, conversation matters but it is consistent engagement and effort that matters. 4. Learning is continuous, and embracing uncomfortable situations is important. Bost people don’t realise this. Do you agree? What would you add to the list? LinkedIn News India

Pleasure being invited to the BRICS CCI WE Women’s Summit recently! What a delight talking to and learning from trailbrazing women and allies across countries, industries, experiences and goals. From conversations at our table to conversations during lunch, and listening to the panels, Being in a room full of changemaking women, inspiring leaders leading from the front and breaking barriers was empowering✨ With International Women’s Day tomorrow, here’s to celebrating change and leadership together and taking collective action 🙌🏻 Thanks for having me! BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry P.S. Tag an inspiring woman in the comments below!:)

“You are the average of the 5 people you spend time with”- Ever heard this? Yet, how do you choose them? A deep discussion with a friend led me to think about this the other day. Do we choose our close friends, close ones to be like minded? Or people who have interest and knowledge about very different skills from yours? Well, to be fair- I’ve always thought it should be a mix of both- Like minded and different- So that you feel inspired by both! Like-minded friends support you, guide you in the path you are at, and help you understand the good and bad! While, people who might be completely different from you inspire you to see the world from a different lens! Interesting, right? But, whether it’s the former or the later.. I genuinely believe you should choose these 5 people “with intent” and “quite intentionally”- Because they share you- Directly or indirectly!:) What’s your take on this? Do the 5 people you choose to spend time with firstly intentional, and are they like-minded, different from you or a mix of both? LinkedIn News India

Being the smartest in the room is not the goal. Leaving the room smarter than you entered it as is:) That way you learn more. Rather than worrying about what you would say, or how you would connect in that room, think about it this way- If you’re in the right room, you are able to learn from people who teach you so much in a 20 min conversation. Their experiences, understanding, insights are so powerful, That you leave the room smarter than you entered it as. Having the ability to talk to and spend time on conversations that teach and enlighten you is the goal for me:) Do you agree? Tell me in the comments!✨

Your mental health matters. Trust me. You matter. Your mind matters and your body matters. -> Stop overthinking about feeling low for a day- It’s normal and it’s okay:) -> Stop worrying about “I can’t share how I feel” with others- Do it, let’s remove the stigma around it. I feel low today btw, but getting better as the day goes?:) -> If you feel it’s getting too overwhelming, take a break. Breaks are so so important!! -> If you’re constantly overwhelming yourself with comparisons, don’t- You’re on the right track:) -> If you’re feel you might need help, reach out. -> If you feel you’re overstimulated, spend time with nature and your family- Keep the screen away. -> Share your thoughts, monitor your feelings, break the stigma, journal if that helps, and seek help whenever needed!❤️ Hope this is the reminder you were looking for.

The Top 5% of people follow the 30 mins rule. This is something that most mentors I talk to say. Do something for 30 mins each day, That skill, That routine building habit, That goal setting time That income generating skill, And that mind building break. 30 mins each day -> For 2 months -> Better understanding of the skill. And moreover, it builds the routine for you. It’s that simple:) -> 30 mins a day can transform your life when you connect the dots backwards. But what do I love about it? Blocking 30 mins in your schedule way in advance forces you to stop and sit on that task. So, no more procrastination. So, here’s to building a lifestyle in 30 mins- What’s one thing you want to work on and will start?

Here at The Economic Times Women’s Conclave today✨ With inspiring conversations, and some familiar women impact leaders, the air was buzzing with energy, purpose and impact:) Here’s to the women that are breaking stigmas, to the powerhouses using their voice, to the ones smashing barriers and those who are spearheading the movement of change!✨ Always a delight to catch up with and meet Aditi Ma’am, and lovely meeting the inspiring Pratishtha! Pleasure meeting Anjali Ma’am, looking forward to some fruitful discussions on women leadership and beyond! Thanks to the Womennovator ( Global Incubator for Women) team for the invite. Here’s to celebrating women everyday!:)

Imagine you get 30 seconds with your dream mentor/CEO/ anyone you look up to.   But you’re in an elevator. And, they’re dropping off at the next floor so you only have 30 seconds to introduce yourself and your work.   “What all should I say?” You’re thinking.   This is your elevator pitch! -> You can use it during networking events, -> To pitch your idea/ your work -> You can add it in your cold mail introduction, cold DMs intro -> And much more And here’s what you should definitely include in this-   1. Association- How you know the person, how much they’ve helped you in your journey etc. If not, you can also add why you relate to their journey.   2. Introduction- Who you are, what you do and what are you passionate about! Keep this short and crisp but impactful.   3. Collaboration- Mentioning the genre or industry you can collaborate with them. If you’re using this while networking- Share the most creative collaborative ideas you have:)   4. Always end by taking the person’s LinkedIn id and sharing yours with them. Ensure you follow up with them on the same day of the interaction- Post-event follow ups are the most powerful!:)   Hope this helps! Repost this ♻️ for others to also be prepared for this conversation!   P.S. Have you ever introduced yourself in 30 seconds? #elevatorpitch #networking

I met my younger self for coffee today. She entered 5 mins early and I entered right on time. She was nervous making eye contact with anyone, and I looked at her and smiled. She sat quietly and asked me “Were we able to get over our awkwardness to talk to people?” I smiled and said “Yes, we even speak on stages now!:)” She said she’s in a hurry because she has too much on her plate, I smiled and said “Also take the breaks you need, you’ll be alright”. She asked me if we were doing anything to create an impact in society. I said “Yes, and we encourage people to break the ice, one stigma at a time”. She asked me if we’re doing well in terms of being happy in general. I said “Yes, always working on that and reminding others as well.” She said she loves to write, I said “me too” and we show up for thousands of people across social media today. She sipped the last drop of her coffee, while I also sipped on mine, we stood up and I hugged her… while we exited the shop going to different times of our life. What would you say to your younger self? Share in the comments below:) P.S. What a wholesome trend by Jennae Cecelia on Instagram- Makes you think about progress from a whole new perspective!✨

Turned 22 today✨ Here’s to becoming better versions of ourselves everyday, Here’s to being driven, to stepping outside our comfort zones, Here’s to taking breaks and focusing on our mental health aswell. Here’s to 22- An year older, and a lot more to experience:) Grateful for all the wonderful messages, thank you guys!❤️

3 tips to network better (Psychologically)✨ You don't remember everyone who you network with, right? But, how do you stand out? Well, if you're someone who has struggle networking in events, keep these 3 tips in mind to network better psychologically. ✅️Remembering names- When you are talking to someone, make sure to remember and remention their name again and again in a conversation. ✅️Connecting time- Connect with the guests/speakers either at the beginning of the conference or at the end of the event. Why? Psychologically, people remember the beginning and the ending more than the middle. ✅️Talk about them not yourselves- When you are networking, make sure you introduce yourself and your journey well BUT hand it over to them to take it forward. Talk about their story, their work, what they are upto these days, MAKE IT ABOUT THEM! People are more likely to enjoy a conversation when it is about them! Comment down below for a Part 2!:) Follow Palakh Khanna for more!✨️ LinkedIn News India #network #tips #psychology