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The Power Of She - USISPF

The Power Of She - USISPF

Written by: Akshobh Giridharadas
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 ‘The Power of She’ is USISPF’s newest podcast series, where we showcase the brilliance of women professionals across an eclectic mix of industries, from finance to hospitality, from healthcare to energy, from technology to education, to law, all to celebrate and amplify the voices of inspiring women in leadership.

The conversation will showcase her story and highlight inspiring tales and actionable insights with several trailblazers across the business and non-business landscape. We intend to go beyond the boardroom and perhaps to the virtual drawing room, where we can have intimate, heartfelt conversations focused on getting to know the person beyond the persona. The Power of She, hosted by Akshobh Giridharadas at USISPF, will be about riveting dialogues and candid conversations to uncover her story.

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Episodes
  • The Power of She: Episode 1 – ‘Raising the Bar’ with Zia Mody: Life, Law and Lessons

    The Power of She: Episode 1 – ‘Raising the Bar’ with Zia Mody: Life, Law and Lessons
    Mar 10 2025
    In the inaugural episode of The Power of She, USISPF speaks exclusively with Zia Mody, Managing Partner of AZB & Partners and one of India’s leading M&A lawyers and a doyen in India’s corporate law world.In a candid conversation with USISPF’s Akshobh Giridharadas, Zia speaks about her formative years, growing up raised in the Baha’i faith, where gender equality was espoused as a fundamental tenet. This shaped her worldview and gave her a firm foundation and conviction to face and tackle the challenges posed by a largely patriarchal society back then.Zia speaks about the mentors in her life, none more so than her father, the legendary and late Mr. Soli Sorabjee, a venerated legal mind, former Supreme Court lawyer, eminent jurist, human rights activist, and former Attorney General of the country. Law ran in the family veins, as Zia touched on the father figure that he was, his influence and sagacity to the young Zia when she was studying law abroad and her return to India and finding her voice among male peers in the courts of then Bombay.Pursuing law was always her calling, but her mother was determined to give her daughter opportunities she had never had, which led Zia to study abroad. Zia touches on the juxtaposition of emotional intelligence with intelligent quotient and how these have been complementary in her legal and entrepreneurial journey with AZB Partners.She discusses the formation and growth of AZB & Partners, emphasizing the firm’s commitment to quality, agility, and strong ethical foundations. Zia gives us a macro perspective on India, from her younger days to the changed country that she sees today, especially in the realm of the changing dynamics of public service, emphasizing the importance of good governance and the role of bureaucracy in the country's development.She speaks about ways to achieve gender parity in economic growth and the challenges women face in the workforce. She emphasizes the significance of work-life balance, risk-taking, and mentorship for young women leaders and lessons for posterity. Zia speaks about learning through adversity and the importance of delegating to the next generation.Tune in for an inspiring conversation on resilience, purpose, and building a meaningful career. #ThePowerOfSheSubscribe, follow, and engage with USISPF:YouTube: / @usispfcommunications X: / usispforum Instagram: / usispforum Facebook: / usispforum Newsletter: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/y/8...Website: https://usispf.org/
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    54 mins
  • The Power of She – ‘Raising the Bar’ with Zia Mody: Life, Law and Lessons - Trailer

    The Power of She – ‘Raising the Bar’ with Zia Mody: Life, Law and Lessons - Trailer
    Mar 9 2025
    Trailer of the inaugural episode of The Power of She, where USISPF speaks exclusively with Zia Mody, Managing Partner of AZB & Partners and one of India’s leading M&A lawyers and a doyen in India’s corporate law world.
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    1 min
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