Indian women Soaring higher against all odds

Released on: March 8, 2008, 1:10 am

Press Release Author: tcyonline.com

Industry: Education

Press Release Summary: Many of them have made their families proud by scripting
success for themselves in the education field. For a woman like Ms. Gurpreet
Wadhera, Program Head, English Language Division at TCY, it is all about
understanding how well you can maintain a delicate balance between home and office.


Press Release Body:
The sky is not the limit for Indian women today, galloping ahead in all walks of
life, making their families proud. On this International Women\'s Day, R.M.S. Atwal
talked to a bunch of professionals working with Top Careers & You (TCY) and its
online division, tcyonline.com, who poured their hearts out on a host of issues
confronting their professional and social lives.


Her plain Jane looks and a demure smile can be deceptive until she whizzes past you
on her new Activa, leaving you jaw-dropped. A rich amalgam of the East and the West,
the average urban Indian woman has catapulted herself today to new heights with her
knowledge and experience, far away from her home and hearth.

Yes, you have guessed it right. The modern Indian woman aspires to be more
ambitious and goal-oriented, entering into new arenas day in and day out. Jumping
onto the bandwagon of high-paying jobs, she loves to call out the shots in hitherto
male bastions.

Getting closer to the International Women's Day, we talked to a bunch of women
working with Top Careers & You (TCY) and its online division, tcyonline.com, who
poured their hearts out on a host of issues confronting their professional and
social lives.

We have found that she has proved her mettle as a complete woman -- a successful
entrepreneur; an online publisher; a faculty par excellence; a creative
content-developer; an able HR Executive; an online tutor; a counselor; and a
successful manager. On top of that, she is making inroads into telecommuting
(home-office) too, somewhat a nascent concept in this country.

Many of them have made their families proud by scripting success for themselves in
the education field. For a woman like Ms. Gurpreet Wadhera, Program Head, English
Language Division at TCY, it is all about understanding how well you can maintain a
delicate balance between home and office.

"It's a great challenge for a woman today to manage home and office but your success
lies in being how effective and efficient you are. I think if one is sincere,
dedicated and has a strong will-power, nothing is impossible to achieve in life,"
said the former college lecturer.

Hard work, sincerity and strong determination have always been the bedrock of a
successful woman. She is soaring higher in all walks of life whether she is a woman
executive or a corporate manager. Sky is not the limit for her because she has
learnt to cope with pressure situations. The Indian woman means business now and
exploring new frontiers has become her new passion.

Ms. Mukta Gogia and Ms. Meenakshi Chatta love to telecommute from their offices in
Mumbai and Delhi, respectively; for the corporate functions while handling domestic
and international business. Drifting away from conventional 'nine to five' concept,
these young women communicate with their office in Ludhiana from these two metros.
Yes, the winds of change are blowing in this traditional industrial town.

The telecommuting concept may take some time to catch on nationwide, but its
benefits are galore, especially for talented young mothers and who can't afford to
sacrifice their careers. It is a boon for the physically challenged too.

"It's a great idea working from home-office for professionals, although the option
to work from home depends a lot on your assigned project. Today, there are a host
of opportunities for qualified women but they must meet your professional goals.
Workplace not only enhances your personality but also makes you strong enough to
face the challenges of life," says Ms. Gogia, who is also a mother of a
four-year-old son.

Ms. Chatta owes her success to her colleagues and supportive family. "We are a
fantastic team of professionals, destined for excellence. Then, there is my family,
wonderful and supportive," she said. According to her, a good start at work-life
balance begins with self-reflection. Her advice to young upcoming women
professionals: "Always believe in yourself and your dreams. Take a challenge that
you have to create your own story. When this dream combines with the organizational
goal, success is destined to be yours. Shared responsibility at home and careful
time management at work are critical".

"Consider telecommuting and flex-time arrangements. Exploit technology to the
fullest to work remotely and deliver. Be an online writer, a content developer,
tutor or a communication person. There are immense opportunities available today for
any enterprising woman, be it in the urban or semi-urban area. One can be
financially independent, create employment for others and yet be a responsible
family member. Live every day of your life with a purpose. Forget the excuses and
start extending your reach", says Ms. Chatta.

It is worth noting that tcyonline.com has created a home-based model for teachers
who can publish questions and have an additional income. For Omar K. Saini, a
teacher by profession, uploading her English content on the website has opened new
avenues for her. "Now I can upload my test and download my money. This website has
made that simple for me. What a fantastic idea for teachers like me to supplement
their income," she said enthusiastically.

The young woman brigade in today's life face challenges of a different kind. Living
far away from their parents in city paying guests or working women's hostels make
them stronger and more responsible. Ms. Jatinder Pal Kaur, a young HR executive
with TCY, encourages more women to join the TCY workforce because of the long-term
benefits.

"Women have always shared a deep association with the education sector. With private
firms like Top Careers & You creating new opportunities besides classroom teaching,
the Indian woman today is in a win-win situation. The team culture and respect for
peers is amazing. Empowerment with no gender bias and time flexibility with the
options like online tutoring and home-based jobs create a long term bond with our
female staff.

Ms. Kaur gives great importance to 'good mentoring' in life, with the workplace as a
learning platform. "It builds confidence and improves leadership skills which, I
think, are a great asset for a girl today," according to this Bathinda girl.

Ms. Shaveta Bhardwaj, who enjoys counseling students and parents, feels that "With
sheer hard work and responsible behaviour, one can fulfill the dreams and rise to
senior positions".

A progressive woman should 'reinvent' and 're-assess' herself on a regular basis.
"Fortified with strong soft skills, loyalty and diligence, women today have a
competitive edge over men at workplace," according to Ms. Pradeep Brar, a Content
Developer with TCY. "We take our jobs as a challenge to prove ourselves that we are
inferior to none. If you have a talent, flaunt it. No use sitting at home when you
can chip in to your family income by joining the workforce," said the former
housewife and a mother.

It is all about time management, discipline and setting your priorities right. In
fact, this is the success secret of women entrepreneurs who have made a mark for
themselves. Though money counts a lot for many, for some like Ms. Neha Gupta, an
entrepreneur, 'inner satisfaction' is more important.

"The woman today is getting more career-conscious because she has realized that by
living a submissive life she cannot prove her mettle. She can only achieve her goal
by overcoming her problems," said the TCY, Patiala, Franchisee.

Ms. Romy Khurana, TCY Amritsar Franchisee, does not think that the Indian women are
getting 'overambitious' and 'career-conscious'. "They are just trying to seek their
identities in today's challenging world. I think there is no harm in keeping pace
with time and finding a place for yourself if you have the potential," she said.

"My initial challenges were to prove my calibre on the chessboard of life where I
had to smartly plan my positions but with my planning and single-mindedness, I was
able to manage my work well," said Ms. Khurana exuding loads of confidence and
self-determination.

Working night shifts in the BPO industry or e-tutoring North American kids is
another challenge for girls today in India. Many find it hard working at unearthly
hours because of security concerns but thanks to a safe and secure work culture at
TCY, girls like Tishu Kohli in fact enjoy their jobs of online tutoring. "I love my
job. It is great teaching Math to K-12 students in the US. With ample support from
my team members, working nights is no problem," said Ms. Kohli who has been doing
nights for the last two years now.

In a nutshell, we can say that the women power is to the fore today. No matter how
hard the challenges are, the Indian women are marching ahead shoulder to shoulder
with their Western counterparts. So, next time you see a simple looking woman
walking on the street, do not take her for granted. She can turn the tables on you
and have a last laugh!
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Web Site: www.tcyonline.com

Contact Details: Contact:
Corporate Communications
Raj M. Atwal rajatwal@tcyonline.com
Ludhiana (India): 09815698907, 0161 2461364
Meenakshi K. Chatta mkc@tcyonline.com
Delhi (India): +91 9810144005
USA: +1 (678) 999-2147

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