1:1 Personalised Exam and Career Guidance with Lavanya Sood

Your life is, in many ways, a sum of the choices you make.

You want something, but wanting is not enough. The hard part is converting that dream into reality.

You work hard but often feel confused about the direction in which your life is going. You try your best but lack confidence in your abilities. You are afraid to fail.

Or perhaps, you're simply stuck. You feel like you're being left behind while the world has moved forward.

I understand that feeling. Because I've been there.

For a long time, I was chasing success without really understanding what needed to change.

Then I realised that sometimes, the change isn't about working harder.

It is about changing how you think, how you approach problems, and ultimately, how you see yourself.

Coming from a humble background, I didn't have the best start or a predefined roadmap.

But I always had one strength: I liked solving problems.

So I started by solving my own.

• Cracked CAT and entered the Department of Financial Studies, University of Delhi — a premier, high-ROI Master's in Finance programme.
• Joined Deloitte USI, a Big 4 firm, and worked alongside incredibly smart people on challenging problems.
• Cracked RBI Grade B in my first attempt — AIR 53, including topping the Prelims examination and scoring 67/75 in the Interview.
• Cleared the FRM examination in my first attempt with top quartiles, while working a demanding full-time job and surviving Mumbai traffic. :P

But the achievements aren't really the point.

The point is that I was lost, I had problems, I made mistakes, and I gradually found a way forward.

Over time, I developed the approaches, habits, discipline, consistency, and problem-solving mindset that helped me move forward.

And that's what I want to bring to our conversation.

I can help you with:

• RBI Grade B & competitive exams

• FRM / CFA & finance careers

• Interview preparation

• MBA / CAT preparation

• Study strategy & becoming a better learner

• Personal finance & financial decision-making

No generic motivation. No one-size-fits-all advice.

Just an honest conversation focused on your situation, your goals, and your next step.

Because sometimes, all you need is someone who can help you see the way forward.

If you've read this far, I just want you to know that I believe in you.

If you choose to sit with me, I will genuinely try to help you move closer to the life you want and become the person you want to be.