Thought Leadership

05 August 2024

Seamless Transitions in Coaching: Lessons for Corporate Leaders from Indian Cricket

The recent changeover of Gautam Gambhir as India's national cricket coach, following the conclusion of Rahul Dravid's term, offers valuable lessons for coaches and the coaching fraternity This transition, handled with grace and efficiency, provides insights that can be applied in various coaching scenarios, especially in the corporate world Rahul...

11 June 2024

Coaching Beyond the Field: Lessons from Cricket to the Boardroom

The recent discussions about the future of the Indian cricket team's coach highlight the critical role a coach plays in a team's success After Rahul Dravid, names like Gautam Gambhir and others are being speculated This debate underscores the inevitable need for a coach, not just in sports but in every high-stakes environment, including the...

09 May 2024

The Business of Laughter: R.K. Laxman’s Cartoon Lessons

Seriousness is often the order of the day in the world of leadership Yet, it is not the final state of mind when it comes to the common man’s worldview This is not just any perspective The satirical perspective portrayed by RK Laxman's iconic "Common Man" over five decades struck me as key leadership lessons during my recent visit to the museum...

08 April 2024

Remembering Daniel Kahneman: Lessons in Leadership and Decision-Making

As news of Daniel Kahneman's passing reverberates across the academic, business and intellectual community, I reflect on the profound impact his work has had on our understanding of human behaviour, particularly in the realm of decision-making With his seminal book "Thinking, Fast and Slow," Kahneman delved into the intricacies of human cognition,...

21 March 2024

Navigating Year-End Stress: Strategies for Managing March Pressure

As the month of March approaches many of us find ourselves grappling with the pressure of year-end deadlines and responsibilities The culmination of the financial year brings forth a plethora of tasks, from tax planning to juggling personal commitments, creating a breeding ground for stress But amidst the chaos, can we find ways to manage this...

22 February 2024

Why Maverick Founders Also Need Coaches

The recent unfolding saga at two of India's most esteemed and triumphant startups have sparked widespread concern Once hailed as the poster boy of fintech innovation, Paytm and Byju's, a pioneering force in the ed-tech space, find themselves embroiled in significant controversies and self-inflicted value destruction In both instances, a glaring...

23 January 2024

Unlocking Opportunities: Networking as a Key Career Tool for Professionals in 2024

In today’s ever-changing professional landscape, networking has evolved from a mere activity to a strategic imperative As we step into 2024, the benefits of networking can become a strategic strength, shaping careers and fostering personal growth Research consistently highlights the positive correlation between professional networking and career...

11 December 2023

Unlock Your Professional Potential: Why Hiring a Business Coach Is Your Path to Success in 2024

Business coaching isn't only for CEOs or board members alone It's a valuable resource for professionals at various stages of their careers, particularly those eyeing senior-level positions or aspiring to lead departments Senior-level individuals aiming for the corner office or departmental leadership roles are at a crossroads A business coach...

20 November 2023

Navigating the Founder-Board Dynamic in Scaling Start-ups

The board's recent abrupt removal of OpenAI (better known for the launch of ChatGPT) CEO Sam Altman sparks an essential dialogue on the delicate relationship between founders and board members for scaling start-ups And let me mention it is always a two-way street of give and take, with no defined solutions Hence, blaming anyone side squarely...

18 October 2023

Nurturing Excellence: The Role of Coaching in India’s Sporting and Business Success

In a historic moment for Indian sports, our athletes clinched over 100 medals at the Asian Games for the first time This achievement reflects our athletes' dedication, hard work, and talent and signifies a significant shift in how India is perceived on the global stage We are slowly shedding the exclusive image of an IT hub or a cricketing nation...

12 September 2023

G-20 Success in India: “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” — One Earth, One Family, One Future

Leadership in the Global Arena The theme of the Bharat G-20 presidency was "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam," a Sanskrit phrase that means "The World is One Family" This theme and India's leadership under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi brought about a G-20 summit marked by innovation, unity, and a vision of a shared global future Unity in...

21 August 2023

Non-Profit Organisations And The Need For Governance

Together, they are the scaffolding that supports a nation’s socio-economic infrastructure This supportive, developmental ecosystem is built by Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs), (also fondly known in India as NGO’s – non-governmental organisations)whose primary purpose is to serve communities by working for a cause, not generate...