What do you do when no one makes space for you? In this engaging TEDx talk, Mr. Anjani K. Jajodia tells his story of overcoming resistance, shattering professional glass ceilings, and reclaiming success in his own way. From being sidelined at the beginning of his career to heading a high-risk finance team at one of India's most rapidly growing startups, he shares how resiliency, mastery, and momentum propelled him forward.With honest anecdotes and real-world insight, he shows us that nobody's going to give you a seat at the table; you'll have to draw up your own chair. His lessons on stakeholder management, 1% daily improvement, and success in times of ambiguity will resonate with anyone who wants to lead without permission.Delivered at TEDx IIM Raipur under the theme "Anant: Beyond Limits," this speech is a call to action to every person who's ever been asked to wait their turn. Mr. Anjani K. Jajodia is a seasoned finance expert with more than 12 years of vibrant experience in financial management, strategic expansion, and business restructuring. A Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Mr. Anjani kick-started his professional career at Ernst & Young, where he had expertise in statutory audits of prominent NSE-listed firms.
His professional journey has been characterized by an uncompromising quest for excellence and innovation. As Vice President in ONDC, Mr. Jajodia played a key role in assisting the Managing Director and CEO in hastening the expansion of India's pioneering digital commerce network. Today, he is Head of Finance with RSPL Group – Hygiene Care Division, where he keeps fostering financial excellence and business performance within one of India's most dynamic FMCG spaces. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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