Merry
Mathew
India Lead, Sales Effectiveness at Palo Alto Networks
"From Non-Linear Careers to Confident Leadership: The Myth of Feeling Ready"
"From Non-Linear Careers to Confident Leadership: The Myth of Feeling Ready"
Thu May 14 - 4:30 AM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"From Non-Linear Careers to Confident Leadership: The Myth of Feeling Ready"
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"From Non-Linear Careers to Confident Leadership: The Myth of Feeling Ready"
"From Non-Linear Careers to Confident Leadership: The Myth of Feeling Ready"
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Session: From Non-Linear Careers to Confident Leadership: The Myth of Feeling Ready
Careers rarely follow a straight line. Yet many of us wait to feel “ready” before taking the next step.In this talk, Merry Mathew challenges that belief and explores why feeling ready is often a myth.
Drawing from her own journey, from stepping into a people manager role on her very first day back from maternity leave to navigating multiple career transitions. Merry shares how some of the most defining moments of growth begin before clarity and confidence fully arrive.
Through honest stories and practical insights, this session invites participants to rethink career paths, build confidence in uncertain moments, and expand their influence without waiting for the “perfect” role.
Attendees will leave with a powerful shift:
you don’t need to feel ready to grow; You need to choose growth anyway.
Key Takeaways
- Why “feeling ready” is a myth. How real growth happens before clarity
- How to choose growth over comfort and take action in uncertain moments
- Simple ways to build confidence and expand influence without waiting for the “perfect” role
- How to reframe non-linear career paths as a strength, not a setback
Bio
Merry Mathew is a Sales Enablement Leader with over two decades of experience in the IT industry across marketing, sales operations, and sales training. She currently leads Sales Effectiveness for India at Palo Alto Networks, where she designs and delivers programs that accelerate performance and empower sales teams. She has previously worked with HP, NetApp, and Salesforce, driving initiatives that strengthen sales capability and leadership effectiveness.A passionate speaker, trainer, and mentor, Merry is known for her authentic and practical approach to growth and leadership. Drawing from a non-linear career journey, she brings real-world insights on building confidence, making bold career moves, and choosing growth even before feeling ready.
