Month: January 2023

  • The Questions I Ask to Overcome Fear

    The Questions I Ask to Overcome Fear

    What questions are you asking yourself? This is hard! I keep asking myself why I am doing so many risky things at once? And why I am forcing myself to learn so many things at once? This week my learning curve is: newsletter creation, Canva, Mailchimp, Eventbrite, Medium, training curriculum, presenting while being recorded, engaging…

  • Precision, inches and seconds count

    Precision, inches and seconds count

    Precision, inches & seconds count Today I want to talk about a very important topic and that is precision. inches and seconds may make the difference. Now, what do I mean by that? Yesterday, I was volunteering as a timer at the UT Longhorn swim competition, where my daughter regularly swims. I did that, from…

  • I can get better at this

    I can get better at this

    From “I’m not good at this!” to “I can get better at this!” When my self-talk was “I’m not good at this” nothing would change about the status quo. I would throw myself a pity party. I would feel totally hopeless. I would be upset with myself. I would blame my upbringing. I would stay…

  • Fulfilling your New Year Resolutions

    Fulfilling your New Year Resolutions

    Only 8% of people achieve their New Year’s Resolutions* There is an explanation for this and some tangible things we can do to increase these odds. Studies** have revealed that we’re thinking of our future selves as the best version of us. When we set goals we don’t set goals for the current self to…

  • Where is Superman?

    Where is Superman?

    Is your hiring team rejecting Clark Kent in search of Superman?  If you are a business leader reading this, the following will make you rethink your hiring strategy. When was the last time you audited your hiring manager interviewing process? India is home to abundant talent. Having 60% of the country below 30 means the…

  • The Power of Leading with Empathy

    The Power of Leading with Empathy

    Strength & Empathy can coexist In today’s dynamic world and hyper-competitive environment, leaders need to be both strong and lead with empathy and compassion. It is not a question of one or the other, but a combination of both that creates lasting bonds with employees, stakeholders and engenders engagement, loyalty and fulfillment. A 2019 US…

  • Understand your Why –  The Key to Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Success

    Understand your Why – The Key to Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Success

    Understanding your why is crucial for achieving success and personal growth in both your personal and professional life. Whether you’re a leader, manager, motivator, or mentor, there is a driving force behind what you do.  A Driving Force  Understanding your why is crucial for achieving success and personal growth in both your personal and professional…

  • FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE

    FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE

    This is the first time in human history we have collectively faced significant threats to our survival. Covid-19 is the opening act. It has woken us up to our interdependency and the need to make individual sacrifices for the greater good. But we “ain’t seen nothin’ yet”! Climate change is the star of the show…

  • Messi 10:10 Leadership lessons

    Messi 10:10 Leadership lessons

    1. Morning never shows the day. How you begin is not how you end. 2. It’s not over till it’s over. Don’t break before you break. 3. It may take time, but true passion sustains. Find your true passion. 4. True Leaders are never insecure. Make others around you successful. 5. Know your specific role,…

  • Just Duck It

    Just Duck It

    I thought to start the new year with a bang, flourish and flutter, but landed with a thud, thup, thup, flup. The news of these massive layoffs and suffering people made me sad. Losing your job can be a difficult and stressful experience. It is natural to feel various emotions, including but not limited to…