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No Strategy Just Story: Growing on LinkedIn with Honesty and Heart | 131: Anu Chandrasekar

No Strategy Just Story: Growing on LinkedIn with Honesty and Heart | 131: Anu Chandrasekar

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 Anu Chandrasekar is a Product and Transformation Consultant who helps banks deliver payments and operational changes that make life simpler for real people. With nearly 20 years in digital transformation, she’s especially passionate about bringing practical AI into workflows, not to replace humans, but to free them to do the work that actually matters. She blends strategic thinking with delivery to help teams move faster and work smarter across complex environments.Alongside her consulting work, Anu is a career coach and speaker who champions thoughtful leadership and community over noisy hustle. What began as honest reflections on LinkedIn has grown into a meaningful platform where thousands connect over clarity, confidence and progress that feels true to who they are. In this episode, Anu shares how embracing change has helped her rebuild with intention. If you’re redefining success in your next chapter, this conversation will remind you that moving forward doesn’t have to be loud, just honest, consistent and human.Connect with Anu:https://www.linkedin.com/in/anu-chandrasekaran-/Timestamps:00:00 – Cold open: believing in angels and connecting the dots01:02 – Intro and welcome01:26 – Meet Anu: mum of 3, transformation consultant, writer02:52 – Her surprising dream of being Britney Spears04:10 – From India to London: how she built her life abroad06:00 – Adjusting to life in a new country with two young kids08:12 – Staying strong when it gets overwhelming10:00 – What real positivity means to her11:11 – Books that changed her: The Secret & The Kite Runner13:12 – Finding light: spirituality, candles, and crystals14:03 – Why she started posting on LinkedIn15:50 – From job break to purpose: how writing helped her heal17:48 – Showing up without chasing metrics or followers19:40 – Building a kind and loyal community on LinkedIn21:53 – Sharing value without pretending to be perfect24:10 – Why LinkedIn is a game-changer for visibility25:56 – Taking a break for family — and why it matters26:30 – Public speaking fears, stage anxiety, and what helps28:54 – Using her voice to empower women in tech and AI30:46 – Learning from the right people on LinkedIn32:15 – On listening to podcasts and staying inspired33:45 – Painting, walking, cafés: how she recharges offline35:00 – Favourite books and authors beyond self-help36:52 – Navigating the job market and staying hopeful40:54 – How to reach Anu & what she’s working on next42:48 – Final thoughts and a message of encouragement Connect with Tommen:X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠Stan: https://stan.store/TommenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠More:Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠FenPost: https://fenpost.com/?via=tomasNewsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠Tools & gear that support the show:Neon Now: https://neonnow.co.uk/Metricool: https://f.mtr.cool/HRJBZKUlanzi: https://www.ulanzi.com?aff=2611Apex Comfort: https://apexcomfort.co.uk/Midland Flowers: https://midlandsflowerwallco.co.uk/iQ HEALTH: https://www.iqhealth.co.uk/PRODUCED_BY_PODCASTRA Optics: https://ra-optics.myshopify.com/discount/TOMMEN?rfsn=8803777.591d19Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find them useful, using these links helps keep the podcast running. Thank you! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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