Deepti Thomas is a storyteller. And the story of Airtel she tells is a compelling one. A story of drive, passion, learning and growth—a story that adds a new exciting chapter everyday! And today we revisit the chapter on homecoming. Her journey back to Airtel. A communications professional for 16 years now, Deepti came with the typical “agency” background but she has never been a typical anything! Which is why she fit so perfectly at Airtel back in 2012 when she made the jump to “client side” as they call it. Starting with communications for DTH & HR, Deepti gradually added more verticals and it was a fully organisational comms role by the time she exited in 2020. It was a personal decision to take a career break just for herself. Deepti wanted a “no routine, no schedule, no deadlines and no pressure of getting to office” life for a while. But soon found out that the “sabbatical life” was not for her. Being passionate about her work, Deepti found it boring when there was no goal to work towards everyday! So very soon Deepti found her way back to doing what she loved, with a start up this time, where she was designing content and communications. And then began an Airtel boomerang relay, when her boss Kinshuk reached out after having come back to the company himself! Deepti came home to Airtel and has never looked back since! While she transitioned to a brand new team, and her 3 years away from Airtel felt more like 15 years, it was still a homecoming. Because that’s Airtel for you. An organisation that makes you feel comfortable but never laid back. A culture that values you for who you are and also pushes you learn, develop and grow more and more. So it was a fresh slate for Deepti to write a new story, but also one that familiar to hold and work with. The one thing that she loves about Airtel is the “push”. Everyday you’re learning something new, and also unlearning in a way, when you come to accepting newer, better ways of doing something. In her words, once you’ve worked at Airtel it’s in your blood, it’s an adrenaline rush! Whether you’re working on a ground breaking innovation or a simple press release, the work gives you joy and a rush that’s incomparable. Because it challenges you. It’s not just press package you’re designing, it’s a technology breakthrough you’re learning about inside out. That is what makes Airtel so exciting—the expanding horizons of knowledge and invigorating learning. And then there is the people and the culture. As Deepti describes it, it’s the fact that the people believe in you and a culture that prioritises your learning and development. Airtel prides itself on making employees feel they can grow with us without limitations. You may fly the nest to explore the world, but you will always have a family to come back to. #BeLimitless Deepti Thomas #airtel #employeeexperience #employeejourney #careerdevelopment #careergoals #growthopportunities #airtelcares #employeeretention
Thomas, thank you for coming back to Airtel. We truly don’t know how our team managed without you! Your humility and pure heart are unmatched, and working with you always brings a smile to our faces. #UpwardAndOnwards always!! 🙌🙌
This is DEEPTI in a capsule. Keep going gal!
Carol Tauro
3w
Deepti Thomas, an absolute star! Thrilled to have had the opportunity to work alongside you. The words in the post describing your incredible journey exude the same warmth and finesse that you bring to every person who interacts with you and project you work on. Shine bright always....
Sarim Ali
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Way to go, Deepti!
Deepa Dey
3w
How lovely! Keep shining
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