S1E60 : “Great Leaders Are Built Together, Not Alone” | Reema Kothari Jogani
What does it really take to build a career in logistics, earn credibility in a traditionally male-dominated industry, and lead a family business without simply relying on a legacy?
In this episode of Ladies, Leadership & Logistics, I sit down with Reema Kothari Jogani — TEDx Speaker, Director & Entrepreneur at Reema Transport Pvt. Ltd., Chairperson of AITWA Women Wing, Visiting Faculty at IIM Ranchi, and a passionate voice for women in logistics.
Reema takes us through her unconventional journey — from working across financial services, KPMG, EY and media sales to eventually joining her father’s transport business. She shares what it was like to enter an industry where she had to prove herself, learn from people on the ground, and gradually earn the trust of her teams.
We also dive deep into: 00:07:49 🚛 Building Credibility in Logistics — Why listening to experienced people can matter more than having a title.
00:14:48 🤝 Leading with Empathy — How listening, respect and small gestures can transform relationships with drivers.
00:15:08 🧑🔧 The Driver Ecosystem — Creating a sense of belonging and recognising drivers as an important part of the organisation.
00:27:13 👁️ The Overlooked Side of Driver Safety — Why eye care is one of the most important, yet overlooked, aspects of road safety.
00:32:39 🌡️ Cold-Chain & Pharma Logistics — What it takes to safely transport life-saving medicines, from pre-cooling and temperature control to training and compliance.
00:36:41 👩💼 Women in Transport — Why more women are stepping into leadership and becoming more vocal in the industry.
00:37:39 📚 The Mindset of a Leader — Why leaders can never stop learning and why every person around you can become a teacher.
00:47:43 💫 Failure, Humility & Resilience — Reema’s advice to young women: it’s okay to fall, but learn to get back up instead of giving up.
💬 A thought to take away:
“The whole aspect of I, it should always be we.” — Reema Kothari Jogani