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#Gender | “I learned how to interact and engage with people through my role at PANI, which made my transition to HUL easier. Although one is a nonprofit and the other a corporate, there are similarities in my work at both organisations. At first, I did not expect my role at HUL to include field work. But as I became familiar with my responsibilities, I understood why this is an important dimension of working at a corporate. In the early days at HUL it took a while for me to get used to working with an entirely male team. While I had been the person who encouraged team members to speak up at PANI, I now found myself hesitating to put my point forward or ask questions in a room full of men. But I stayed focused on the job that needed to be done and adjusted quickly. The initial days always present a steep learning curve. I never backed down or felt dejected if my questions weren’t answered. Instead, I tried to grasp as much as possible by observing the other RSPs. It is undoubtedly challenging to be the only woman in this role, but I tried not to let this faze me.” Read about a day in the life of Pratibha Singh, a rural sales executive who isn't deterred by the challenges she faces as the only woman in the role, and perseveres to achieve her targets. https://idronline.org/features/gender/a-young-womans-journey-from-a-nonprofit-to-a-corporate/ PANI *This is the seventeenth article in a 25-part series supported by the Hindustan Unilever Foundation. This series highlights innovative solutions that address the issue of water security in India. To learn more about Hindustan Unilever Foundation's work, please visit: huf.co.in