Deepika D.

Joined May 2025

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✍️ Writer at Vocal & Medium | Sharing bold truths on careers, mindset & leadership. New stories weekly — for curious minds who love real talk & transformation.

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I Lost Everything at 30. Here are the 3 Brutal Lessons Life Taught Me.
Last year, I considered giving up on everything - even life itself. I felt like a complete failure. No matter how much effort I poured into my work, my ambitions, or my personal life, nothing seemed to stick. Every application, every attempt, every carefully laid plan - all ended in painful rejection.
By Deepika D.4 months ago in Lifehack
If Nothing’s Working, Read This: Endurance as a Strategy
3:07 a.m. The job portal shows “Applied” for the 41st time. The coffee is cold. The cursor blinks like a heartbeat you can’t slow.
By Deepika D.4 months ago in Motivation
Hard Work Got Me Everything—Until It Got Me Nowhere
I always thought networking was a buzzword made up by people who didn’t want to work hard. You know the type—shiny LinkedIn posts, coffee chats with no substance, endless meet-and-greets where people pretend to care for five minutes and then vanish. That wasn’t me.
By Deepika D.7 months ago in Motivation
Why Old-School Leaders Are Losing Gen Z - and What Visionary Leaders Do Instead
🚨 The world of work has changed. Have you? Gen Z is entering the workforce in waves. AI is reshaping how we operate. And yet - many leaders still cling to control, structure, and outdated expectations.
By Deepika D.7 months ago in Futurism
The Career Gap That Almost Broke Me — And What It Gave Me Instead
This waiting phase? It either builds you… or it breaks you. And honestly, some days, I couldn’t tell which one I was becoming.
By Deepika D.7 months ago in Motivation
How Empathy Elevates Leadership Performance | Deepika D.
Welcome to part 2 of my series - What Leadership Never Taught Me (But Life Did) A few years ago, I received a message at 11 PM. It was from a team member, hesitant but honest. They were overwhelmed, juggling a deadline, a family emergency, and the fear of disappointing the team.
By Deepika D.7 months ago in Motivation
Be Content, Never Satisfied: A Growth Mindset Leadership Lesson That Transformed My Results
Welcome to the Series: What Leadership Never Taught Me (But Life Did) Part 1 Let’s get real: Growth doesn’t start when things are broken — it starts when things are comfortable. And that’s where most people stop.
By Deepika D.7 months ago in Journal
Mindful Productivity at Work: What I Tell My Team When Everything’s on Fire 🔥 (Without Burning Out)
Let’s be real — whether you're a fresh hire or the one steering the ship, pressure isn't a glitch — it’s the entire operating system.
By Deepika D.8 months ago in Lifehack
We’re Not Bosses. We’re Leaders — And That Makes All the Difference
Let’s face it — anyone can call themselves a boss. It’s easy to throw around the title, update your email signature, and start leading meetings.
By Deepika D.8 months ago in Motivation

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I Lost Everything at 30. Here are the 3 Brutal Lessons Life Taught Me.

If Nothing’s Working, Read This: Endurance as a Strategy

Hard Work Got Me Everything—Until It Got Me Nowhere

Why Old-School Leaders Are Losing Gen Z - and What Visionary Leaders Do Instead

The Career Gap That Almost Broke Me — And What It Gave Me Instead

How Empathy Elevates Leadership Performance | Deepika D.

Be Content, Never Satisfied: A Growth Mindset Leadership Lesson That Transformed My Results

Mindful Productivity at Work: What I Tell My Team When Everything’s on Fire 🔥 (Without Burning Out)

We’re Not Bosses. We’re Leaders — And That Makes All the Difference

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