Meet Piyalee Chatterjee Ghosh, a first-generation entrepreneur, who kick-started her self-funded entrepreneurship journey with one centre and today she operates 11 centres with global partnerships and a bankable network across India and abroad.
As part of Her Zindagi's new campaign, ‘Shakti Rupena Sasthita’, we bring you the stories of such hardworking women. Today, we will take you into the life of Piyalee Chatterjee Ghosh, a flight attendant who turned into a successful entrepreneur shaping the careers of many people.
HerZindagi’s new campaign, 'Shakti Rupen Sansthita', is an initiative to bring you stories of inspiring, independent, and strong women from different corners of India. We see every woman as an embodiment of strength. Some influence the world with their professional growth, others by personal choices. We believe that there is Goddesses Durga in every woman, and this initiative glorifies their efforts to bring a positive change in our society.
Who Is Piyalee Chatterjee Ghosh?
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Piyalee Chatterjee Ghosh is an Indian business evangelist, aviation expert, and educationist. She manages multiple leadership roles including being the Founder, Head Of Product, and Vice President of the prestigious Myfledge Institutes. The goal-oriented entrepreneur is a recipient of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Award and the National Educational Excellence Award.
Piyalee Chatterjee Ghosh’s Journey
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Piyalee Chatterjee Ghosh’s journey began with the aspiration of becoming a flight attendant, a path that she pursued diligently. Starting her career as a flight attendant in 2005, Piyalee noticed the gaps in skill and education in the aviation sector. Then she transitioned from a flight attendant to an entrepreneur. Despite the shift in job roles, her dedication and enthusiasm remain unwavering, all in pursuit of the same passion.
Challenges Faced By Piyalee Chatterjee Ghosh
Piyali faced many challenges before and after starting the aviation and hospitality institute. She said, “Before we began the institution, I had a dream of creating a single place where people could learn about aviation and hospitality. To make this happen, we needed good plans, enough space, and official approval. Achieving all of this was tough and took a lot of time and effort. After we started the institution and met our goals for success, we faced a new challenge. Many people wanted us to open more study centres all over India. Meeting this demand was difficult, but we worked hard and achieved great results.”
Views On Being A Womenpreneur
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Speaking about this women entrepreneur Piyalee Chatterjee Ghosh said “My current job involves starting and managing accredited training programs, which need highly qualified and skilled people. This job came as the next step in my career. I'm still in the aviation industry, and I'm proud to say that I'm creating skilled manpower to support and help aviation companies succeed.” (India Has More Women Pilots Than the UK & US, Here's Why)
Greatest Lesson Learnt By Piyalee Chatterjee Ghosh
“Lessons are everywhere. Every person and situation that comes our way teaches us something. We learn and that helps us grow. I'm naturally a perfectionist, so I tend to work too much. But I've also learned that it's important to take it easy in this fast-paced world. Our family and our health are the most precious gifts from nature”, says Piyalee Chatterjee Ghosh.
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Views On Being A Mother And Managing Everything
Speaking about the most difficult situation that you face in day-to-day life, she mentioned, “As a parent with a job, I sometimes find it challenging to manage everything that needs to be done. But, I don't have any complaints. This is the life I've always wanted, and I'm savouring every moment of it.” (Expert Shares How To Be A Successful Entrepreneur)
Incident That Changed Her Life Goals and Perspective
Talking about an incident that changed her life goals and perspective, she said, “I believe in not judging people based on any specific things. As a trainer, my students have amazed me with their incredible moments. They've achieved more than they thought they could. I've learned from them that no matter how big or successful we become, there's always more magic in the world, waiting for each of us. This can change how we see life completely.”
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