An Interview with June Roshni Lobo, Communications Professional, Writer, and Speaker

An Exclusive Interview with June Roshni Lobo, seasoned Communications & Corporate Relations Professional, Writer, and Speaker

June Roshni Lobo, a seasoned Communications and Corporate Relations professional, writer, and speaker, shares her experiences in shaping impactful narratives, fostering meaningful connections, and driving authenticity in leadership through the power of effective communication and purposeful storytelling.

How do storytelling principles influence your approach to client relationship management?

June Roshni Lobo: There really isn’t a direct correlation between the two. Storytelling can take many forms, abstract, imaginative, or drawn from real-life experiences.

In this book, my storytelling stems from true incidents, counseling sessions, and the often unspoken realities within families and communities that sometimes still exist with no remedy to the smallest festering issue in a family, leading to ego, anger, and hatred. Not many people talk about this.

Even if there were a connection between the two, I believe relationship building shouldn’t be confined to clients or corporate settings. It’s an art that must also be nurtured within our personal environments.

A truly positive individual stands out not by title or achievement but through refined relationship skills and the ability to connect, step back when needed, and maintain mutual respect without judgment. And perhaps, it’s from such emotional maturity that the most meaningful stories are born.

You’ve balanced both corporate leadership and creative writing; how do these worlds complement each other?

June Roshni Lobo: I’ve always considered myself the smallest fish in the vast ocean of the corporate world, occasionally swept away by its tides, only to find myself swimming back in wild currents with new lessons to tell.

I’m more of a dreamer than a corporate professional, honestly. Writing was never a planned pursuit; it was simply something that just happened. Some days it felt shallow, and on others, the reflections ran deep enough to revisit again and again.

As a writer, I often drifted between worlds, half asleep to reality, wide awake in imagination. That state of creative surrender gave me a kind of literary peace, a nirvana of sorts.

Meanwhile, the intellect that is usually required to survive in the corporate sphere remained dormant within me, only rising to the surface when life demanded it. Perhaps that’s the balance, knowing when to let the mind lead and when to let the soul speak.

What inspired your transition from corporate communication to screenwriting?

June Roshni Lobo: I still remain actively involved in corporate communications, while screenwriting continues to be a part of my personal “me time,” an ongoing creative process that never quite pauses.

As a storyteller, there’s always a plot or two waiting in the wings, so I don’t see this as a transition as much as an evolution. Writing has always been part of who I am.

My style is naturally conversational and casual, something I’m constantly trying to refine. Both corporate communication and screenwriting come with their own structures and disciplines, and I respect the technical craft behind each.

Looking ahead, my aspiration is to grow as a dialogue and scriptwriter and to be recognized for words that feel real, resonant, and emotionally alive.

How do you think emotional intelligence shapes effective workplace communication today?

June Roshni Lobo: Emotional intelligence in a corporate setup isn’t limited to those in leadership roles. It applies to everyone who walks through those doors each day.

Whether you’re dealing internally with your team or externally with clients and vendors, the ability to manage emotions and maintain relationships with grace is what truly sets a professional apart.

We’re all human, and there are days when life outside the office seeps into our spirit. Especially for women, who often balance multiple emotional landscapes, it takes awareness and discipline to ensure that personal turmoil doesn’t cast its shadow over professional interactions.

Yet, this emotional self-regulation, the art of carrying grace even on difficult days, is at the heart of true emotional intelligence.

Workplace communication is shaped not only by how we speak to our superiors or clients but by how we treat everyone around us: the colleague at the next desk, the peon who brings us our morning coffee, the security guard who greets us each morning, or the woman who silently cleans our spaces.

These small, everyday exchanges reveal more about our emotional maturity than any presentation ever could.

In today’s fast-paced, technologically driven world, empathy and mindfulness are slowly fading into rarity. We rush into offices, burdened by traffic and tension, and begin the day with frowns and fatigue. Yet, a simple smile, a gentle “good morning,” or a moment of genuine acknowledgment can shift an entire team’s energy.

Emotional intelligence, at its core, is awareness of self, of others, and of the energy we bring into our spaces. When practiced consciously, it becomes the foundation of effective workplace communication and healthy professional relationships.

Could you share one personal experience that deeply influenced your perspective as a storyteller?

June Roshni Lobo: Reading was a habit my parents instilled in me very early on, and it naturally shaped how I viewed the written word.

I didn’t just read stories; I observed how writers wrote them. I would almost dissect their style. Some were elaborate, some beautifully conversational, some refreshingly casual, and a few, I’ll admit, painfully dull.

When I was studying in Blantyre, Malawi, we had these wonderful library sessions. It wasn’t just about borrowing a book; we had to explain to our teacher why we chose it and then write an analysis of a particular section.

Looking back, I realize I was always drawn to women-centric stories, though I didn’t consciously notice it at the time.

It was my literature professor, Mr. Chris Holiday, an elderly Irish gentleman with a sharp eye for detail, who first pointed it out. While he was correcting my essay, he looked up at me and said warmly, “June, you should write someday… love the elaborate expression.” Maybe it was just an encouraging sentence to a 14-year-old, but that sentence stayed with me.

At fourteen, I hadn’t seen myself. It made me realize that I could express deeply and that maybe, just maybe, I was meant to put my thoughts into words.

That was probably the first spark, the moment I understood that writing was not just something I loved, but something I could work on, narrate, imagine, create, and breathe through.

In your view, how can modern professionals reconnect with the quiet conviction you often write about?

June Roshni Lobo: Honestly, what I’ve written in this book are reflections of real episodes, stories I’ve witnessed as a counselor working with couples before and after marriage, and with mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law who often struggle to coexist harmoniously.

Today’s professionals are so deeply consumed by their work that they leave very little room to reconcile even the smallest moments of friction.

With the comfort of being “busy” always within reach, no one pauses anymore to sit down, to talk, to listen, to truly understand where the other person is coming from. So, what happens?

The issues settle like dust, untouched, unspoken, festering beneath the surface. No one wants to be the first to lift that carpet and start cleaning.

Yes, we all need space, independence, and equality. But somewhere along the way, we’ve let ego slip into our relationships. The easy escape of “I can’t do this anymore, let’s take a break” has become the norm, a temporary bandage over a deeper wound.

What I believe, and what I’ve seen time and again, is that vulnerability isn’t weakness. It’s strength. It’s saying, “I care enough to fix this.” It’s the courage to talk, to reconnect, and to restore what truly matters.

With her deep understanding of communication dynamics, June Roshni Lobo continues to inspire individuals and organizations to embrace empathy, clarity, and authenticity, proving that impactful communication remains the cornerstone of trust, influence, and lasting relationships in today’s ever-evolving corporate world.

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