422: Women In Supply Chain, Kiran Mann

In this episode of the #LetsTalkSupplyChain Podcast, we discuss:

3:39 Kiran’s early years, and how an unexpected opportunity led her to a successful career in automotive and manufacturing.

5:06 From viewing challenges as opportunities to setting an example for other immigrants, the things Kiran is most proud of across her career, and what she’s learned along the way.

12:20 Kiran’s experience as a woman in a male-dominated industry; and how the industry changed for women over the years.

14:50 The question that led Kiran to quit her job and found her own business; and her experience of leaving the automotive industry after 20 years to go it alone.

18:34 How Kiran figured out how to use her skills in her new business; why she wanted to address the workplace challenges we all complain about; and her approach to fixing the gap between businesses and consultants.

27:31 How Kiran came to take on the role of COO at Brar’s, alongside running her consultancy; how she balances her responsibilities; and why she’s come to realize that multitasking is not a good thing.

34:40 Kiran’s experience in the close-knit community of the dairy industry, and how she gained their trust and earned respect.

40:48 Kiran’s advice for young people as they start their careers.

43:48 Why Kiran lives by the phrase Carpe Diem, and the importance of living in the moment.

Plus, Kiran Mann tells us all about her career journey; her experience in the male-dominated auto industry; & why she left the corporate world to found her own business.

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