Neelima Parasker, President and CEO of Snap It Solutions LLC, discussed her journey from India to the U.S., where she pursued a master’s in computer science. Initially working in Kansas City, she rose to leadership roles, managing teams of up to 250 people. In 2015, she founded Snap It Solutions, focusing on training and deploying tech talent, particularly underrepresented groups. Despite a demanding schedule, she emphasizes balancing work with personal time and self-healing. Neelima serves on various boards, including the Kansas Board of Regents, and advocates for documenting processes to scale operations. She aims to create a ripple effect of success and impact through her company and community involvement. Listen to her story today and choose which action principle resonates most with you.
Action Principles
Pick one to do this week:
1. Challenge yourself. Seek out more “real” experiences that push you out of your comfort zone. ACTION: Sign up for an activity you’ve always wanted to try this week.
2. Find an accountability partner. A trusted partner or friend can encourage and push you to realize your full potential. ACTION: Reach out to someone you admire and trust and ask to be accountability partners.
3. Document systems. When your processes are recorded, you improve both consistency and efficiency. ACTION: Schedule time to record all of your processes, both professionally and personally.
4. Strive for a healthy balance. Try to allocate at least 30% of your time for personal and self-care activities to maintain your energy and innovative mindset. ACTION: Schedule blocks of time in your calendar to do fun activities and relax.
Guest Resources
Follow Neelima Parasker on LinkedIn to learn more about her and SnapIT Solutions.
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