Panel Discussion on The Leadership Conclave and The Powerful Women Awards 2025

Welcome to the Powerful Women Awards 2025 — a celebration of resilience, leadership, innovation, and the extraordinary women who are shaping the future.

The event is not just about recognizing achievement — it’s about honoring the journeys, the challenges overcome, and the bold choices made by women who continue to break barriers across industries, communities, and cultures.

We are thrilled to present this panel discussion, where trailblazing voices come together to share insights, experiences, and visions for the future. Our panelists are more than just leaders in their fields — they are mentors, changemakers, and role models who are driving conversations around equity, innovation, and purpose.

The 5th Season of the Leadership Conclave & Powerful Women Awards 2025was grandly organized byThe Crazy Taleson30th July 2025atRadisson Blu Hotel, Dwarka, New Delhi.

Every year, the event is led by the founders Manish Mishra and Amrita  Kar, who aim to honor women from all over India who have made outstanding contributions in their fields.

Panel Discussions: There were two panel discussions held at the event:

1.Talent, Skill, and Workforce of the Future in the Age of AIp

2.Social Wellbeing & Guiding Children Towards Successful Careers

The success of these discussions was thanks to the enthusiastic participation of the invited panelists.

First Panel Discussion: Talent, Skill, and Workforce of the Future in the Age of AI.

Key Highlights:

AR Sweta Lunkad Sancheti (Architect & Entrepreneur)

Sweta shared her journey — how she started her career when everything was done by hand, without any computers or technology.

When she entered the field, digital tools were just beginning.

Even after5 years of experience, she had to learn everything again .She said learning never stops

in architecture — even now, she earns from younger, tech-savvy colleagues.

Sweta also spoke about the importance of generational collaboration combining the experience of older professionals with the digital skills of Gen Z.

She shared her life formula:

•8 hours of focused work

•8 hours of restful sleep

•8 hours of personal time

She said that experience and innovation must go together in the world of AI.

Aditi Altekar (HR Tech Lead, Godrej Industries Group)

Aditi said, “I belong to a generation that believed in hard work and letting your work speak for itself.But today’s generation values

mental peace and work-life balance — which is a good thing.

People have suffered due to stress. Writing down your thoughts or talking to someone can help

.Especially for women — asking for help doesn't mean you're weak.

Remember: pressure is temporary, support is always there Speak up and take care of yourself.” Dr. Lipika Sharma (Leadership Coach)

Dr. Lipika   Sharma - Who is an advocate and Consultant to Un Council ,said, “Don’t try to carry the whole world on your shoulders — trust that you’re being looked after.

Stop running after labels like ‘woman empowerment’ — what we need is human empowerment

Today’s youth want mentors, not bosses

They are creative and full of ideas — we should listen tothem with empathy, not authority.

Real leadership is about listening and caring

.”Tehseen Zaidi (Communications & Public Affairs Expert, Syngenta) Tehseen shared that pamtrue power comes from collaboration, Giving people freedom and respectmakes organizations stronger.

She emphasized that communication builds brands and real success comes from giving people ownership

.Inclusion means respect — not just for gender or background, but for everyone.

Women don’t need sympathy — they need support like flexible work options and trust

They always deliver, no matter the challenge.

Second Panel Discussion:

Panelists:

•Dr. Naima Umar – Educator, Philanthropist & Director, ERTWHO

She said, “Teaching and learning are both my passions. Everyone has a spark — my goal is tohelp people discover it. Education isn’t just about books — it’s about turning passion into a career and purpose

We had Ruhi Banerjee who is also a Career Coach and Mentor ,She spoke on importance of Career Guidance mentor and also How there should be a Plan A plan B while designing career for youth ,She also spoke about VIksit Bharat Mission of how we can Make India  a Great Nation 

Education without career guidance is incomplete,Degrees are not enough — students need proper mentoring and a clear path. Every course shouldhelp students understand what they can become

.”Our next panelist -Aditi Kaushal who is a POSH Consultant

She said, “Respecting yourself is the first step — especially for women.

Words are powerful. A rude comment about someone’s appearance can crush their confidence, so we should be very supportive to others while speaking about anyone.

The Panelist were all felicitated by The Chief Guest and which ended with the felicitation ceremony.

The Team of The Crazy Tales extended their heartfelt thanks to all partners, supporters, and attendees of the event.

Special thanks were to the panelist   who continue to inspire women all around the world.

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