EP #138: Anitta Krishan - From Toronto to TikTok, Global Leadership, Building Freedom & The Future Of Work

Anitta Krishan (@anittakrishan_) is the Chief Culture & AI Transformation Officer at Hoogly and a globally recognized people and culture leader who has helped companies like TikTok, Trivago and Grab build high-performing teams across North America, Europe and Asia, living and working in Germany, Singapore and now Bali.She joins Ara on this episode of #TheTamilCreator to discuss what it takes to build high-performing teams, why taking calculated risks accelerated her career, how AI is reshaping leadership and the future of work, finding freedom beyond professional success and why leading with authenticity and human connection matters more than ever.If you've ever wondered how great leaders navigate rapid change, embrace uncertainty, and build careers with both impact and purpose, this episode is for you.Follow Anitta:- Instagram (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anittakrishan/)    Timestamps00:19 — Ara introduces this week’s guest, Anitta Krishan03:16 — Being independent early; realizing excelling in school equaled freedom05:59 — What the future of work looks like; work moving to where talent is?09:37 — How to approach AI as the employer/employee pendulum swings13:31 — Learning; ditching LinkedIn, being weary of the news, and pursuing coffee chats16:30 — Anitta’s thoughts on small teams building big companies with AI21:41 — From the Terminator to vibe coding; is doomsday upon us? 26:58 — If man and machine merge; what remains uniquely human in leadership?33:07 — TikTok, Trivago; the risks that accelerated her career (and can speed up yours)49:34 — 2025 revelation; making impact without burning out is possible + freedom55:30 — Stop caring about other people’s opinions; work, but enjoy life on your own terms01:04:55 — Creator Confessions01:28:08 — The Wrap UpIntro MusicProduced And Mixed By:- The Tamil Creator- YanchanWritten By:- Aravinthan Ehamparam- Yanchan Rajmohan       Support the show