Stop Fixing Weaknesses. Start Discovering Strength Over my 27 years of working with people across organisations, I have noticed something interesting. Ask someone about their weaknesses, and they can usually give you a long list. Ask them about their strengths, and they often pause. We have spent decades building performance management systems that identify gaps,Continue reading “Why Gallup CliftonStrengths Is One of the Most Valuable Tools in Coaching and People Development”
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The Coach’s Journey: Sometimes, We Need to Grow Before We Help Others Grow
I have often wondered what truly makes someone a good coach. Is it the number of certifications we collect? The years of experience we bring into a conversation? The number of clients we have coached? Or the success stories we proudly share? Over the years, I have come to believe that the real journey ofContinue reading “The Coach’s Journey: Sometimes, We Need to Grow Before We Help Others Grow”
Capability Development| The Engine of Growth in a Changing World
In an era shaped by digital disruption, AI acceleration, and evolving work models, one truth holds steady: The companies that win tomorrow are those building capabilities today. The culture of capability development creates a pipeline of true leaders who are constantly addressing the need of the organization and the industry. And yet, many organisations treatContinue reading “Capability Development| The Engine of Growth in a Changing World”
The Cost of Gossip| When Words Become Walls|
While gossip is often taken as a harmless engagement, it sure brings down the quality of relationship and trust quotient. In fact comedy shows like Sheldon, Seinfield or even Friends, often endorse that gossip adds to the understanding and camaraderie of our friends!! We all know the feeling: A colleague walks away and the whispersContinue reading “The Cost of Gossip| When Words Become Walls|”
4Laws to build Effective Habits| Atomic Habits
Recently when I was on a vacation with my friends I came across this book, Atomic Habit by James Clear. It was an amazing experience reading and learning the simple nuances of transforming life by adopting effective habits and abandoning the bad ones. We truly are a product of our habits. Thus life transformation can only happen through habit changes or modifications.
Cross Mentoring| Looking up to younger generation|
The generation z leaders inspire practices and perspectives, which can transform workplaces. Thus reverse mentoring or cross mentoring can be a huge advantage to all organisations.
LEADERS LEARN FROM OTHERS| SUSPEND EGO|
Very often we say I learn from my previous mistakes!! However, in today’s world of pace, we barely have the luxury of making endless mistakes and learning from them. The best way to learn is to learn from the mistakes of others!!Rather than reinventing the wheel, the stories and live case studies around you areContinue reading “LEADERS LEARN FROM OTHERS| SUSPEND EGO|”
JEFF BEZOS’ LEADERSHIP FOCUS| QUALITIES THAT SETS HIM APART|
When I had Amazon as a client in HGS, I learned some of the tenants of best customer service!! As an Operations training team, we were sure on our toes, whether it was giving the best experience or trusting the client’s perspectives. Most organizations focus on making their employees feel part of a team, AmazonContinue reading “JEFF BEZOS’ LEADERSHIP FOCUS| QUALITIES THAT SETS HIM APART|”
WHY WOMEN ARE NATURAL COACHES & LEADERS| TRAITS WORTH NURTURING|
During my coaching certification with ICA and Coacharya, my mentors would often highlight that women have a natural flair for coaching. Initially, I would just discount the statement; however, on an analysis of my women colleagues, acquaintances, and observance of instances I found this to be true. Most often women have a natural ability toContinue reading “WHY WOMEN ARE NATURAL COACHES & LEADERS| TRAITS WORTH NURTURING|”
CELEBRATING WOMANHOOD| HAPPY WOMEN’S DAY|
“Women are the real architects of society”- Harriet Beecher. As a third female child in the family, I often asked my mother if she was happy with my birth!!! In our society even today, a girl child is often taken to be a disadvantage. Wonder how can humanity continue without the existence of both menContinue reading “CELEBRATING WOMANHOOD| HAPPY WOMEN’S DAY|”