Nandini Agrawal

Hi all,

Just an update - in the Christmas week (starting from tomorrow), I am available for calls (ranging from 10-30 mins).

Understand that your requirements might be different in terms of duration and topic. If you have any suggestions, please let me know in the comments below and I’ll consider adding it as a new service.

Link to book >> topmate.io/agrawal.nandini/

Wish you all merry Xmas 🎁

4 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 375

Nandini Agrawal

Hi all,

I’ve opened some 1:1 slots on Topmate from 24th Dec evening till 25th Dec 1st half.

Feel free to book via link >> topmate.io/agrawal.nandini/65837

4 months ago | [YT] | 159

Nandini Agrawal

Hi all,

As requested, sharing the link to join CA Fireflies group which is a community of >600 students across the levels.

t.me/+NjgjyKSXexljZGNl

Note - Link will expire in 24 hours.

5 months ago | [YT] | 290

Nandini Agrawal

Hi CA Final warriors,

Organising a 40 min free QnA session today at 4pm. This is a free flow discussion to solve your queries and doubts.

You can register with this link >> topmate.io/agrawal.nandini/1300475

Look forward to see you :)

5 months ago | [YT] | 228

Nandini Agrawal

Recently, I finished watching “Emily in Paris”. I first heard about it in 2023 and assumed it was just another typical 20s drama series—not something I’d watch. But in September, I decided to give it a try, and I’m glad I did. Here’s what I loved and learned:

- The European work culture, where no one discusses work at parties or during weekends and vacations—it’s a refreshing approach to work-life balance.
- How Emily, an American, found her place in a new office in Paris, winning over her colleagues with creativity and memorable pitches, even though she wasn’t initially welcomed.
- The idea that work is fun when you truly love it. Emily was good at her job because she was passionate about what she did.
- Her warm and loving attitude, which helped her build a family away from home, even with the language barrier.

Her love life was messy, yet she handled it with grace, choosing to move forward and maintain goodwill after difficult experiences. I think many of us have an area of life that’s a bit chaotic—but showing up every day is what it takes.

Which one should i start next?

5 months ago | [YT] | 473

Nandini Agrawal

“She’s an attention seeker”. You would have heard this a lot of times.

What makes someone an “attention seeker”? How some people can grab attention in a larger group than others? As per my observation, it’s 4Cs:

- Confidence
- Content
- Courage to express thoughts
- Care for others

Without confidence, people won’t believe you.
Without content, people won’t find you credible.
Without the courage to speak, your thoughts are just in your mind.
Without caring for others or looking for someone else’s interests, you won’t command respect.
Some people say that being selfish makes you successful but not in the long term. You can reach people’s pockets but not their hearts :)

5 months ago | [YT] | 2,841

Nandini Agrawal

On which topic should I make my next video?

7 months ago | [YT] | 538

Nandini Agrawal

Do you ever feel like your work is more clerical than it should be for someone with your qualifications? Or do you get frustrated when you're assigned administrative tasks?
Whether it’s creating endless Excel trackers, formatting documents, organizing casual gatherings, or planning dinners, it’s easy to think, “This isn’t my job.”

FACT: You mostly feel this way when you’re an employee.
Many of us believe that if we start something on our own, we’ll only focus on high-quality work. But in a recent conversation, someone pointed out that when you run your own business, you’re responsible for everything—big or small. Whether it’s handling office admin or client-facing tasks, it all falls on you.

The only thing that changes? Your mindset. When you start seeing yourself as working for your own growth rather than someone else’s, that’s when passion and satisfaction kick in. Sure, you gain more freedom to choose when to work or take time off, but the work is still there, in every role.
Maybe the key is to shift our thinking in any job we do: What if we approached every task with the mindset that we’re working for ourselves and truly own the task? Suddenly, that job might just become a lot more interesting.

Ultimately, it’s not about the task at hand but how you perceive it. The moment you start viewing each responsibility as a stepping stone towards your own growth, work transforms from a chore into an opportunity. There are a lot of things of you do everyday but you always learn something from even a small task.

8 months ago | [YT] | 3,472

Nandini Agrawal

Do you think personal relationships are good in professional setup?

Does the webseries like (https://youtu.be/laaO5_N3Qcc?si=ndQRd...) portray reality?

8 months ago | [YT] | 2,356

Nandini Agrawal

Recently, someone asked me about my idea. As I was about to start, he stopped me and said, “Be cautious about whom you share your idea with and what you share, especially with like-minded people in your field. It can cost you dearly, speaking from experience. Trust people selectively".

He was Dr Sid Kargupta, CDO and Mentor to Tech Org at Tata Digital. He emphasized that ideas are our most precious and unique assets. To make them successful, you must protect them and share them with the right people.

As our conversation unfolded, I learned about his incredible journey, which is truly inspiring.

Interestingly, Sid dreamt of becoming a musician (Hindustani Classical Vocalist). But, as destiny would have it, his passion for music was sidelined due to personal circumstances. The meandering river of his life intimately caressed the paths of Engineering and Technology in many twists and turns. Life had bigger plans for him. He earned his bachelor's degree in Electrical Engg from Jadavpur University, went on to complete his Masters in Computer Science from the University of London and a PhD from UCL. Currently, Sid is also the Chair of the Data and AI Working Group of the IET, an Honorary Associate of UCL's Centre for Blockchain Technologies and a visiting faculty at IIMs.

During our one-hour discussion, Sid emphasized four key points:

1. The Power of You: Attending prestigious institutions like IIT or IIM is not the end-all, be-all. These tags may open doors, but it’s “YOU”, your talent and perseverance that make the real difference.
2. Purpose Over Profit: In a world driven by the pursuit of money, what truly stands out is your purpose. Are you contributing to society or just adding another product to the market? Remember, “If you keep aside only for you, it will remain never, but if you keep aside for all, it will remain forever.”
3. Know Your Deep Desire: Your deepest desires shape your will, your will drives your actions, and your actions determine your destiny.
4. Above all, one needs to be a good empathetic “Human” first.

Thank you, Sid, for taking the time out of your busy schedule and share your learnings.

8 months ago | [YT] | 3,013