E55 Architect Your Dream Career: Cracking the Intrapreneurs’ Code with Sharbani Dhar

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"Always give 110% in even that smallest line you draw on paper." - Sharbani Dhar

Sharbani Dhar, 2023 winner of the ISG Digital Titan Award and Founder and CEO of DotInfinity, a product and design consultancy. Sharbani started her career in architecture but her passion for problem-solving led her to design and user experience. She then migrated to Australia, facing the challenge of resetting her career due to a lack of local experience. Through perseverance and a focus on lifelong learning, she overcame these hurdles and built a successful career in design leadership.

Listen and learn how to become a champion intrapreneur, equipped with the tools and mindset to push boundaries and make a positive impact within your organisation!

In this episode you’ll hear about

• Reinventing yourself: Sharbani's transition from architecture to UX design highlights the importance of embracing change and following your passions.
• Overcoming obstacles: Learn how Sharbani tackled the unique challenges faced by immigrants in the Australian job market.
• Authenticity in design: Discover why staying true to your values is crucial for creating impactful and user-centred solutions.
• The power of feedback: Sharbani shares practical advice for overcoming the fear of sharing work and seeking feedback, emphasising the importance of creating a safe space for teams to collaborate and innovate.
• Reframing failure: Explore the concept of "failure KPIs" and how embracing missteps can actually lead to greater success and innovation.
• Unravelling complexity: Sharbani reveals her strategies for breaking down complex problems and making informed decisions based on educated guesses about business impact and technical feasibility.
• Building alliances: Learn how to create strong relationships within your organisation by understanding the needs and motivations of your colleagues and stakeholders.
• The importance of diversity: Discover how diverse perspectives enrich problem-solving and lead to better outcomes.
• Navigating disagreements: Sharbani shares her approach to dealing with challenging personalities and fostering a collaborative environment.

Key links

• Sharbani Dhar LinkedIn
• DotInfinity
• Australian Post (Auspost)
• Monash Health
• Design Outlook
• Miro
• Figma
• Telstra

About our guest

The 2023 winner of the ISG Digital Titan Award, Sharbani is the Founder and CEO of DotInfinity, a product and design consultancy.

She champions design-led product strategies that harmonise customer-centric solutions with overarching business goals.

Her expertise spans multiple sectors, including Government, Telecommunications, Finance, and Technology. An active community member, she volunteers as a Consumer Advisor for Monash Health and as an Advisory Board member for Design Outlook.

Beyond her professional sphere, Sharbani explores her creative pursuits in film production, helping craft short films that illuminate socially relevant themes and mentoring young migrants trying to establish themselves professionally.

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