Anu Chandrasekar is a Product and Transformation Consultant who helps banks deliver payments and operational changes that make life simpler for real people. With nearly 20 years in digital transformation, she’s especially passionate about bringing practical AI into workflows, not to replace humans, but to free them to do the work that actually matters. She blends strategic thinking with delivery to help teams move faster and work smarter across complex environments.Alongside her consulting work, Anu is a career coach and s...
Anu Chandrasekar is a Product and Transformation Consultant who helps banks deliver payments and operational changes that make life simpler for real people. With nearly 20 years in digital transformation, she’s especially passionate about bringing practical AI into workflows, not to replace humans, but to free them to do the work that actually matters. She blends strategic thinking with delivery to help teams move faster and work smarter across complex environments.
Alongside her consulting work, Anu is a career coach and speaker who champions thoughtful leadership and community over noisy hustle. What began as honest reflections on LinkedIn has grown into a meaningful platform where thousands connect over clarity, confidence and progress that feels true to who they are. In this episode, Anu shares how embracing change has helped her rebuild with intention. If you’re redefining success in your next chapter, this conversation will remind you that moving forward doesn’t have to be loud, just honest, consistent and human.
Connect with Anu:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anu-chandrasekaran-/
Timestamps:
00:00 – Cold open: believing in angels and connecting the dots
01:02 – Intro and welcome
01:26 – Meet Anu: mum of 3, transformation consultant, writer
02:52 – Her surprising dream of being Britney Spears
04:10 – From India to London: how she built her life abroad
06:00 – Adjusting to life in a new country with two young kids
08:12 – Staying strong when it gets overwhelming
10:00 – What real positivity means to her
11:11 – Books that changed her: The Secret & The Kite Runner
13:12 – Finding light: spirituality, candles, and crystals
14:03 – Why she started posting on LinkedIn
15:50 – From job break to purpose: how writing helped her heal
17:48 – Showing up without chasing metrics or followers
19:40 – Building a kind and loyal community on LinkedIn
21:53 – Sharing value without pretending to be perfect
24:10 – Why LinkedIn is a game-changer for visibility
25:56 – Taking a break for family — and why it matters
26:30 – Public speaking fears, stage anxiety, and what helps
28:54 – Using her voice to empower women in tech and AI
30:46 – Learning from the right people on LinkedIn
32:15 – On listening to podcasts and staying inspired
33:45 – Painting, walking, cafés: how she recharges offline
35:00 – Favourite books and authors beyond self-help
36:52 – Navigating the job market and staying hopeful
40:54 – How to reach Anu & what she’s working on next
42:48 – Final thoughts and a message of encouragement
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