Your Net Worth is your Network: Aditi Nair | APAC HEAD OF HR | Quinntessential Questions #74

In this episode of The Quinntessential Questions Podcast, Paul Quinn sits down with Aditi Nair, Head of HR, Barclays Asia-Pacific. From growing up across 9 schools as an Indian Army daughter to leading HR for one of the world's most prestigious banks, Aditi shares her unconventional journey and reveals the uncomfortable truth: hard work alone won't get you promoted. She discusses why she got the role before she was ready, the SODES Model for strategic networking, the critical difference between mentorship and sponsorship, and why 60-70% of HR professionals are women but most HR heads are men. Aditi opens up about the visibility trap women face in business, the power of advocacy over merit, and the structured approach to building influence that took her from compensation specialist to regional HR leader. Whether you're navigating corporate politics, building your professional network, or trying to break through the glass ceiling, this conversation offers battle-tested wisdom on career advancement, strategic relationships, and what it really takes to succeed in Asia-Pacific's competitive business landscape.

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