S3E142: The Road Less Travelled: Sagarika Chakraborty on Risk, Leadership, Trust & the Future of AI
What does it take to build a career in a field few women enter—and even fewer lead?
In this episode, Sagarika Chakraborty shares her journey from corporate law to global risk advisory, offering a rare glimpse into the psychology of trust, leadership under pressure, and the courage it takes to walk an unconventional path. Rooted in The Road Less Travelled, this conversation explores how resilience, clarity of purpose, and strong governance shape both institutions and individuals.
Touching on the pillars of Power & Leadership and Voice & Visibility, the episode explores what it means to lead in high-stakes environments while using your voice to influence change and empower the next generation.
From understanding human behaviour to preparing for AI-driven risks, this is a conversation about courage, conviction, and building impact where it matters most.
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Chapters:
(0:00) - Setting the Context
Introducing Sagarika Chakraborty and the world of risk, investigations, and leadership.
(3:20) - The Making of Sagarika
She reflects on her early influences and the values that shaped her sense of justice.
(6:15) - From Courtrooms to Crisis Prevention
Her journey from corporate law into the complex world of risk and investigations.
(9:10) - Understanding the Darker Side of Human Behaviour
What her work has taught her about ethics, pressure, and why people cross the line.
(12:00) - The Case That Stayed With Her
An investigation that changed how she looks at truth, trust, and power.
(15:19) - Breaking Barriers in a Male-Dominated Field
Navigating authority, credibility, and gender dynamics in security and risk.
(20:25) - The Loneliness of Leadership
Why leadership can be isolating and how she finds strength and balance.
(22:34) - Living in a World of Constant Risk
How working around threats affects personal outlook and mental resilience.
(25:32) - Beyond the Boardroom
Her identity as an author, speaker, and thought leader beyond investigations.
(29:14) - When Process Meets Intuition
How structure, data, and instinct come together in high-stakes decisions.
(32:43) - Youth, Leadership & Mindset Shifts
What young professionals—especially women—must change to claim space.
(36:20) - The New Age of Risk
AI, deepfakes, and the evolving threats leaders must prepare for.
(40:30) - Building a Meaningful Legacy
What impact she hopes her work and leadership will leave behind.
(44:40) - Rapid Fire Round
Quick, fun insights into the person behind the professional.
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