‘I Have Always Worked To The Worst Case Scenario First’: Rationale CEO, Shamini Rajarethnam

At Future Women's Social Club in Melbourne, Shamini Rajarethnam opened up about imposter syndrome, the power of telling the truth, and being prepared to fail.

By Emily J. Brooks

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At Future Women's Social Club in Melbourne, Shamini Rajarethnam opened up about imposter syndrome, the power of telling the truth, and being prepared to fail.

By Emily J. Brooks

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It may not sound like the life motto of a woman who was a CEO by the time she reached her thirties, but Shamini Rajarethnam likes to work towards the worst case scenario.

Rajarethnam, who rose through the ranks of luxury Australian skincare brand Rationale in record speed, spoke at Future Women’s Melbourne Social Club last week about imposter syndrome, the power of telling the truth, and being prepared to fail.

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