Introductory Call with

An introductory call is a simple way to get to know a mentor before committing to ongoing mentorship. This session gives you the chance to ask questions, talk through your goals, and see whether the mentor’s background, communication style, and approach feel like the right fit for you. It is a low-pressure starting point designed to help you make a more confident decision.

You can use the call to share what you are working on, what kind of support you are looking for, and where you feel stuck right now. It is also a chance to understand how the mentor typically works with mentees, what kind of guidance they can offer, and whether there is a strong mutual fit. The goal is to leave the conversation with more clarity on your next step and whether you want to continue working together.

Hey! 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 13+ 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 also host the HR Bandit Podcast, 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.