$100 / month
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Hi! I'm Ankita. I'm a Senior HR Business Partner at AWS, where I spend my days partnering with VPs and engineering leaders to solve messy, real-world people problems across EMEA and Asia-Pacific.
Over the past 15 years, I've done a bit of everything: scaled teams across countries, designed workforce strategies for global orgs, built leadership programs from scratch, and figured out how to make HR actually matter at the table. It hasn't always been a straight path, and I think that's what makes me a better mentor.
I've been named an SHRM India Top 50 HR Influencer, and I co-chair the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland HR Director Forum. I love talking about this stuff, whether it's on stage or one-on-one.
Here's where I can help you:
- You want to break into HR in tech but don't know where to start
- You're stuck in a tactical HRBP role and want to become a true strategic partner
- You're navigating career growth at a large tech company and need someone who's been there
- You want to build your personal brand and thought leadership in HR
- You're preparing for a senior HRBP or HR Director role and want to sharpen your pitch
I'm structured, direct, and I'll push you. Expect clear frameworks, honest feedback, and real examples from my own career. No fluff, just action.
You tell Ankita your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Ankita reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.
You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.
Ankita Poddar
Sr. HR Business Partner at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Ankita says about their trial:
We'll meet for a quick call (usually under 30 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
