Indra Nooyi celebrates the milestone of 100+ Iron Ladies achieving ₹1 crore+ annual income, and joins the board in launching the book The Shameless Lady
In a powerful gathering of over
1,800 women
, global leader
Indra Nooyi
addressed the
Iron Lady
community, appreciating their unwavering commitment to the growth of women leaders.
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Indra
congratulated
120 Iron Ladies
who crossed the milestone of Rs 1 crore in annual income, a testament to their resilience and leadership. In her address, she shared invaluable insights, urging women to lead through their strengths, be the most prepared person in any room, and confidently own their space and opportunities.
Nooyi emphasised the need for women to manage their environment skillfully — dealing with challenges through humour and smart tactics — while focusing on maximising their potential. She highlighted that true growth is a combination of
confidence and competence
.
In an inspiring fireside chat with
Rajesh Bhat, Founder and Director at Iron Lady
,
Indra Nooyi discussed handling self-doubt and overcoming societal challenges. Later, in a conversation moderated by
Suvarna Hegde
,
Founder and CEO of Iron Lady
, she answered questions from Iron Lady community members, offering practical advice and deep encouragement.
Several Iron Ladies shared their remarkable journeys:
Neha grew 10 times in her career in just 4 years.
grew 10 times in her career in just 4 years. Gagan overcame cancer and reached the crore-plus income
overcame cancer and reached the crore-plus income Lakshmi Nayak fulfilled her dream of becoming a Chief Legal Officer and reaching the crore- plus income
fulfilled her dream of becoming a and reaching the crore- plus income Pushpalatha spoke about how she became a phenomenal CEO
A highlight of the event was the launch of the much-anticipated book,
, co-authored by
Suvarna
and
Rajesh
, along with Iron Lady's co-founders
Simon Newman,
Chitra Talwar
, and
Sridhar Sambandam
, and the presence of
I
ndra Nooyi
herself.
Speaking about the book, Indra Nooyi said, "It clearly defines the real challenges women face and offers practical solutions to overcome them. It's a very enjoyable read!"
Indra Nooyi celebrates the milestone of 100+ Iron Ladies achieving ₹1 crore+ annual income,
Rajesh Bhat
remarked, "This is a celebration of over 120 women reaching Rs 1 crore+ annual income, and we are committed to helping the next 1,000 women achieve this milestone.
is not just from us; it's from the community, a reflection of their lived experiences and victories."
Suvarna Hegde
said, "The book is filled with tactics used by winning women and real-life inspirational stories of Iron ladies who dealt with the toughest challenges and reached the top. Each Iron Lady has contributed to the book by living these stories, applying the tactics, and reaching the top. It's a proud moment to celebrate 120 women reaching Rs 1 crore."
Adding to the emotional energy of the event, co-founder and chairman of Iron Lady,
Simon Newman
said, "I have witnessed the incredible journeys of women at Iron Lady.
I've even been moved to tears hearing the challenges they've overcome. My message to them is simple: 'I am, I can, I will.'"
The Iron Lady movement continues to break barriers and ignite the unstoppable force offemale leadership across the world.
About Iron Lady:
(iamironlady.com) is India's leading leadership development platform
dedicated to accelerating women's careers into top executive roles.
Under the leadership of global leaders and board members like Simon Newman, Sridhar Sambandam, and Chitra Talwar, the organisation has empowered over 78,000 women professionals and celebrated 117+ members who have achieved the prestigious Rs 1 crore annual income milestone.
Through its battle-tested programs, Iron Lady equips women with strategic leadership skills, corporate influence tactics, and unapologetic ambition to break through glass ceilings. The platform offers three transformative programs: The
Leadership Essentials
program builds executive presence and strategic influence;
100 board members
prepare women to fast-track their journey to the top; and the
C-Suite League (Master of Business Warfare)
provides proven tactics to reach the C-Suite positions and grow from there.
What sets
apart is its focus on real-world corporate warfare tactics rather than generic empowerment. These programs feature mentorship from industry leaders and have successfully propelled women into leadership positions across Fortune 500 companies and Indian unicorns.
With the recent launch of the book
and ambitious plans to support 1,000 more Rs 1 crore earners, Iron Lady continues to redefine women's leadership in corporate India.
The organiszation remains committed to enabling one million women to reach the top through strategic, no-excuses professional development.
Visit
to learn more about the initiative.
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