#83 Rani Puranik - At 35 I spoke up for myself, the hardest thing I have ever done

Rani Puranik has used her upbringing in two countries, India and the United States, to lead her path to success. Rani shares that she spent so long trying to fit into both worlds, until she realised that the deep questioning of herself ended up being one of her greatest blessings. Join Rani and I as we discuss what led to her finding her voice at 35, her leadership philosophy inspired by A.A. Milne and how listening is her superpower. Everyone has the chance to be a leader. Rani shares her view on the 4 stages of good leadership. Revati “Rani” Puranik is co-owner, EVP and Global CFO of Houston-based Worldwide Oilfield Machine (WOM). Rani has been named one of the “Top 25 Most Influential Women in Energy 2022” by Oil and Gas Investor and Hart Energy. Rani is passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders and provides educational opportunities for under-resourced children in India and the US through the Puranik Foundation. Rani is an Author and her first book, Seven Letters to my Daughters, is being released in late 2022. The story written as a gift to her daughters shares memoirs of her journey as a young girl growing up between two countries. Rani lives in Houston, Texas and two days after we spoke she was leaving to tackle base camp at Mt. Everest. To celebrate turning 50. -----------------------   Craving inspiration? I send an email each Sunday about leadership reflection, top tips to build an intentional & sustainable life and other things that have captured my attention and are too good not to share! Sign up here: https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/leadershipinspiration   Loving the podcast? Leave us a short review. It takes less than 60 seconds & will inspire like-minded leaders to join the conversation!   Access Your Free Clarity Tool Between the endless to-do lists, competing priorities, and decisions piling up, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters most. But here’s the truth: you can’t give more if you’re running on empty. That’s why we created Balance Your Brave—a free 15-minute diagnostic tool to help you regain control and clarity. In just 15 minutes, you will: ✅ Pinpoint energy drains holding you back. ✅ Identify where to focus for the biggest impact. ✅ Walk away feeling calmer and more confident in your next steps. Think of it as your personal roadmap to balance and alignment. ⬇️ Click here to access your free Balance Your Brave diagnostic tool. https://www.bravefeminineleadership.com/Balance-Your-Brave   Are we friends? Connect with Us. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bravefeminineleadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bravefeminineleadership Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brave-feminine-leadership Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bravefeminineleadership