By having a great team behind her Preeya kept proving her critics wrong. “Having regular meetings with your team and ensuring everyone (including yourself) is focused on the end goal, strategic plans will become a reality almost every time,” stresses Preeya. When it comes to staffing her company Preeya looks for individuals who carry the right motivation to succeed and are ready to learn, improve and be better at their jobs. She relies on an open-door policy where she encourages her team to express their ideas and let the learning process grow.  She also likes to maintain personal relationships with everyone she works with. “The level of personal relations with clients, customers, staff, peers, and leaders has always been a subject of contention. However, it is my belief that personal relationships with those you work with and interact with is the single most important thing within your business,” says Preeya. “Treating people like people, I like to catch up with my team and partners outside of work, find out about their lives their children and spouses, and let them know that they mean more to my life than just a career tool. I want to make everyone feel appreciated, and the best way to do that is to really get to know those you work with on a personal level.” 

Undoubtedly, with rightful dedication and unputdownable confidence in self, Preeya grew her company from perplexity to real and true success. In 2016, she was honored as the ‘Female entrepreneur of the year in consumer Services’ and ‘Female executive of the year- Europe, Middle-east and Africa’ by The Stevie Awards.

But these successes come with a consequence. Being fully devoted to work Preeya often struggle with slowing down and balancing rest with work. “I like keeping busy and I have worked so hard for so many years, that it becomes a habit, and taking time out becomes harder and harder to do. But it is important, and I am trying to balance my personal life with my career,” shares Preeya. She, therefore, indulges herself into activities that pin her down to relax and work on mindfulness. She is fond of meditation, practicing yoga and spending time with her family and friends outside of her work schedule. Being a keen learner and a bibliophile, she often finds her inspiration in the books. She is a huge admirer of ‘Emotional Intelligence’ by The Harvard Business Review and desires to share her lessons with the world. “I think working hard and growing technical skills are important, but in the workplace and in life, emotional intelligence is what will really allow you to reach your potential and succeed,” affirms Preeya. She also enjoyed Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ and considers her as a prime influence in terms of career, strength, courage, and family. 

“Success is a direct result of what you are willing to give”  

Preeya believes that the women behind her should hold fast all the opportunities that lie before them. With the onset of new technologies, career paths, education reforms and ways of life, her advice would be, “Take advantage of all this growth that has happened and use these opportunities to work hard and prove yourself to yourself.” Although she adds being a woman leader can be hard. “You are certain to face people who don’t take you seriously, but the reward is great when you do show people what you are all about. I would say to continue working hard, be confident in your skills set and talents, and understand that women have so much to offer in the workplace. If you are aware of all of these things and keep those in the forefront of your mind, you will succeed,” Preeya says. “Success is a direct result of what you are willing to give!”