#CelebrateingtheRainbow at the workplace – share your stories of Pride!
Mangal is the co-founder of FableSquare – A Influencer Marketing Services Company. She comes with 3 decades of experience in diverse areas like Software development, Business development & Marketing. Before FableSquare, she worked for 10 years with Tally, where she played a pivotal role in positioning Tally and its Leadership as thought leaders. Recognizing this contribution CMO Asia conferred the ‘Most talented CMO of India’ award on her during Nov, 2014. She is known for establishing and cultivating excellent working relationships with Influencers – customers, channel partners, media, vendors, associations and has a vast professional network. Apart from being a certified coach, Mangal has also been trained in Time management, Relationship management, NLP, Creative writing & Theater. She has actively groomed several speakers and has served in various (voluntary) leadership roles for Toastmasters International. She has contributed as a consulting correspondent to Businessgyan – an online business magazine and is also a blogger.
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Can you believe this bloke compelled me to wear only saris - full time at home- till the eighth month of my pregnancy?! The excessive heat coupled with humidity made my life miserable.
Recently when I browsed an interesting post by a fellow author on this very forum I had a sense of déjà vu. She describes the absolutely unnecessary hullabaloo over ladies donning nighties and /or dupatta –less suits.
I wish to narrate how I was in dire straits so far wearing a ‘nightie’ was concerned.
I lived in my ultra orthodox sasural under constant surveillance of two moral guardians (read Taliban) in the shape of the husband’s mom and dad. The mom was unschooled and dim-witted while the dad was a medical practitioner. But he out-Heroded the Herod in orthodoxy.
My supervisor introduced me as a valuable member of the team, emphasizing my skills and contributions rather than focusing on my gender identity. This simple act set the tone for my experience in the workplace.
As a transwoman navigating the corporate world, I had encountered my fair share of discrimination and challenges. Transitioning without the support of my parents and having limited friendships in my personal life made the journey difficult and lonely. However, when I stepped into the office, something remarkable happened, I left behind the stress and negativity, embracing a space where I could truly be myself.
Joining the marketing team as a graphic designer, I was initially apprehensive about how my colleagues would react to my gender identity. But to my surprise, the atmosphere was welcoming and respectful from day one. My supervisor, Sarah, introduced me as a valuable member of the team, emphasizing my skills and contributions rather than focusing on my gender identity. This simple act set the tone for my experience in the workplace.
As I settled into my role, I discovered that my colleagues went out of their way to make me feel comfortable and included. They consistently used my correct name and pronouns, creating an environment where I could be authentically me. Being an introvert, making friends wasn’t always easy for me, but within this workplace, I found a supportive community that embraced me for who I truly am. The workplace became a haven where I could escape the stresses of my personal life and focus on my professional growth.
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