sonal mehta
Empowering People | Building Leaders
Hi there, and welcome!I'm passionate about all aspects of leadership, and through this site, I hope to share my philosophy and connect with others on their own leadership journeys. Whether through mentoring, coaching, or simply being a thought partner, my goal is to grow together and inspire meaningful leadership in every form.Leadership has always felt like home to me, though understanding why it resonates so deeply, continues to be a journey. Over the years, I’ve worn many leadership hats across Project , Release , Test, Product and Engineering Management. Through it all, the constant thread has been people—mentoring, coaching, and growing leaders and teams—which brings me the most fulfillment. In my last role I served as Director of Engineering before I decided to take a break from the 9-5. This pause is a chance to reflect, reconnect, and see what new paths might unfoldOn the personal side, I’m a creatively inclined soul. While you won’t see my name on a gallery wall anytime soon, I’ve dabbled in beading, jewelry making, pottery, carpentry, wood carving, photography, knitting, oil pastels, mandalas—you name it. I’m also an avid reader, a music lover, and currently learning to play the Alto Sax (one honk at a time!)My husband and I live in the suburbs of Atlanta. With our two kids in college who keep us grounded, and constantly learning, we have a lot of time on our hands for our hobbies.Building future leaders, one at a time, is not just my work—it's my calling. I'd love for you to explore the leadership philosophy that inspires how I lead.
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A Few Lessons on Leadership I've Learned Along the Way
People First
Take care of people, and results will follow
Catch people doing the RIGHT thing—recognition fuels motivation
Be kind. Give feedback—both are essential
Foster a fun environment for your team—when people enjoy at work, they achieve much more
TRUST, once broken, is hard to rebuild
Stand by your people. Have their backs
Relationship & Network Building
Build meaningful relationships and nurture your network. Relationships are for life; don’t let them fade. A strong network is a cornerstone of professional success. Do not let your network die
Not everyone deserves your continued time and energy. Be thoughtful about whom you choose to help
Communication & Expectation setting
Set expectations early with every member of your team. Clarity builds trust and accountability
Qualify your feedback. All feedback is valuable, but not all of it is actionable
Personal Growth & Resilience
Always have a backup plan
Sometimes, the only way to the other side is through—face the hard things
Don’t deny yourself the emotion, but temper your reaction
Give yourself permission to fail—because you will. What matters is what you learn from it
Find the balance between complacency and fear—it is the productive state of discomfort where growth happens
Define success on your own terms. It won’t always align with others' definitions—and that’s okay
Stay true to your values
In the coming weeks, I’ll dive deeper into each of these ideas—there’s a lot more to say. None of this is revolutionary, but I believe we've lost sight of the simple things that make a good leader great.
My hope? That we all strive to reach the greatness that already lives within us.Whether you are an aspiring/seasoned leader or just looking for a thought partner; if these values resonate with you and you would like to chat more, send me an email or schedule some time with me!
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