Deloitte Life Magazine

Work, life, and leadership driven by purpose

Having forged a successful career in the Technology sector, Deepa Purushothaman, principal in Deloitte Consulting LLP’s Social Impact service line and national leader of Deloitte’s Women’s Initiative, reflects on her own experiences in discovering her voice.  She discusses her journey to becoming true to her sense of purpose and finding ways to bring purpose to her daily work life. 

Recent articles

Using many small moments to make a big impact: Just 10 weeks into her new position as a senior consultant in Deloitte Consulting LLP’s Human Capital Organizational Transformation & Talent practice, Elizabeth Lascaze urged her fellow Marshall grads to apply the now-familiar business concepts of “margin” and “scale” to their own lives. By building on the outer limits—the margin—of those who had gone before, and leveraging scale in the form of the 300,000+ global network of USC Trojans, they, too, could make an impact on the world.

Touching more lives, broadening patient care: Chip Newton, senior manager, Deloitte Consulting LLP, and his Deloitte teammates helped prepare a presentation for Dr. Jose Rodriguez-Diaz, AID Atlanta's chief executive officer, to deliver to the White House Office of National AIDS Policy.

Going the distance: Whether it’s in the water, on a bike, or running down a road, Andi Ramer is committed to determining just how far she can go. “When I started, I couldn’t even run to the corner and back," she said.

Thinking big, starting small: George Roche used a sabbatical to sharpen his thinking about how free enterprise can have a social impact in the developing world

Heart of the matter: With her husband hospitalized and awaiting a heart transplant, Andrea Hampton found the strength and determination to spread the word about organ donations.

Giving a year, getting a lifetime: Deloitte helps City Year put at-risk students – and volunteers – in a position to succeed.

Where there's a need, fill it: Through community involvement, Deloitte’s Jack McFadden is a real STAR.

Global perspectives become local solutions: The U.S. Global Office Fellows Program broadens perspectives, networks, and skills.

A great idea takes flight: An unsuccessful search for a great glass of wine at an airport inspired a new way of thinking for Deloitte Consulting alumnus Doug Tomlinson and a new experience for air travelers.

Hitting all the right notes: From the bright lights of the stage to the critical thinking of a marketing project, music is integral to Katherine Fox Wolf's life.

Going places: Two professionals share their sabbatical experiences.

Out of this world: A childhood fascination with space exploration morphs into a renowned collection of 'Star Trek' memorabilia.

Designed for the way we work: Coming to an office near you – Next Generation Workplace: a dynamic, fresh, and increasingly collaborative space that strengthens our culture and brand.

Born with the fire to inspire: Through his optimism, charisma, and indomitable spirit, Sai Prasad Vishwanathan provides a powerful example.

Never too early to innovate: While developing a new idea for the Federal practice, seven first-year consultants discover the value of innovation, networking, and friendship.

Magic mountain: As a volunteer, Maryann Zeira helps people with disabilities make fear disappear.

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