Leadership Journeys [116] - Ajay Tiwari - "Pain brings you closer to reality"

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.

I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name.

Discover the inspiring journey of Ajay, a visionary entrepreneur who transformed challenges into opportunities and created a thriving business empire. 

With over a decade in HR, including tenures at Nokia and Vodafone, Ajay's ambition led him to co-found the successful startup happylocate.com. 

His drive to break free from limitations and his middle-class upbringing fueled his journey into entrepreneurship. Ajay's candid approach and transparent communication have been his guiding principles, enabling him to weather storms, including the impact of Covid-19. 

Through innovation, Ajay pivoted during the pandemic, launching an asset delivery vertical that became a significant revenue source. With an eye on the future, Ajay envisions his startup evolving to handle even more complex relocations and is driven by an unwavering commitment to creating value for employees, partners, and clients. 

His story is a testament to the power of intent, resilience, and visionary leadership.

You can find Ajay at the below links

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajay-tiwari/
• [email protected]

In the interview, Ajay shares

• "I've always believed that ambition is the driving force that propels us to unexpected heights and compels us to embrace the unplanned." 
• "Entrepreneurship is more than a career choice; it's an attitude, a mindset that encourages autonomy and the pursuit of significant value." 
• "From a middle-class background, I understood the true value of money, and that propelled me to become ambitious and explore the path of entrepreneurship." 
• "In the face of challenges, pain brings us closer to reality, driving us to explore opportunities and pushing us to succeed." 
• "Finding comfort in discomfort is the turning point where ambition meets determination, and where diplomacy gives way to authenticity." 
• "Ambition is the compass guiding us, pushing us beyond our limits, and making us explore options we may never have considered." 
• "During times of crisis, the challenge becomes an opportunity to prove our resilience and adaptability, and to emerge as the fittest." 
• "Transparency, ethical intent, and candid communication lay the foundation for solving problems, building trust, and achieving success." 
• "Leadership isn't about managing tasks alone; it's about developing people, creating value, and driving growth through collaborative effort."
• "In moments of pressure, we must remember that our capacity to handle smaller challenges is what prepares us to tackle larger obstacles."