Leading Under Pressure
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Carol Stewart and Rashmi Airan discuss the challenges of leadership under pressure and the importance of self-awareness and reflection.
In this honest episode of Quietly Visible, host Carol Stewart is joined by Rashmi Airan—former attorney, Wall Street investment banker, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of All Rise: A Lawyer's Evolution from Prison to Purpose. Together, they explore what happens when ambitious leaders find themselves operating under intense pressure and how seemingly small decisions can lead us away from our values if we're not paying attention. Rashmi shares her personal journey—from building a successful legal career and growing a thriving business to serving time in federal prison following decisions she made during the lead-up to the 2009 financial crisis. Through vulnerability and wisdom, she reflects on the lessons learned about accountability, resilience, self-awareness, and the importance of questioning the stories we tell ourselves. Together, Carol and Rashmi discuss the realities of leadership under pressure, the dangers of operating on autopilot, and why slowing down to reflect is one of the most important leadership skills we can develop. In this episode, you'll hear about: - How pressure, fear, and urgency can narrow our thinking and influence decision-making - Why successful people…
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Host: Carol Stewart
Guest: Rashmi Airan
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Books & works: All Rise: A Lawyer's Evolution from Prison to Purpose
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