Thought Leadership

12 July 2023

Unlocking the significance of Mentoring – Guru Purnima

Guru Purnima, a revered Indian tradition, annually reminds us to honour the teachers who have guided us throughout our educational and professional journey, from school and college to our mentors and bosses As a Business Mentor & Coach, this occasion led me to contemplate why having "gurus" or mentors remains relevant in modern times In the...

23 June 2023

Nurturing Start-up Founders: The Imperative Need for Coaching

Recent events within the Indian start-up ecosystem have highlighted a concerning trend: young founders being accused of financial irregularities or embezzlement This alarming pattern cannot be solely attributed to corporate governance or financial irregularities Instead, it raises questions about why brilliant minds, driven by revolutionary ideas,...

15 May 2023

How to tackle the funding winter: Start-up founders should work towards market share ownership and the path to profitability hand in hand

The start-up ecosystem has seen a lot of growth in the past decade In India, start-ups have been sprouting in every nook and corner, and globally, there has been an influx of start-ups across various industries However, in recent times, start-ups have been facing a severe funding crunch As a result, many start-ups have had to let go of their...

17 April 2023

Unleash Your Inner Rinku Singh: Discovering the Potential to Achieve Greatness!

The recent IPL match win where batsman Rinku Singh hit five consecutive sixes in the last over to win the match for his team created a nationwide sensation People were in awe of how he played and the impossible feat he achieved But have you ever stopped to think that you, too, could have a Rinku Singh within you In our professional lives,...

16 March 2023

The Roar and Whisper: How India’s Talent and Art has Catapulted onto the Global Stage.

India has always been a land of rich culture, diverse traditions, and unparalleled natural beauty However, the global recognition of India's talent and art is becoming more common With the Oscar-winning RRR and The Elephant Whisperer, India has taken a giant leap toward the world stage These movies have garnered critical acclaim and...

07 February 2023

Unleashing opportunities: India’s ICC U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup win paves the way for young girls to pursue sports careers.

The first-ever ICC U-19 Women's T20 World Cup final saw India beat England in a historic match that marked a turning point for women's cricket in the country India's triumph in South Africa is a reminder that women are just as capable as men in the sport and that it's time for them to be recognized for their achievements In India, cricket is...

19 January 2023

The king has died: Long live the Leader.

Pele passed away recently He has been one of the best, if not the greatest forward of modern Football His life on and off the ground has been exemplary He has entertained as well as taught how to stay disciplined for decades As a business coach, professionals can learn from his approach to life and career It will help them become good business...

19 December 2022

Messi & Leadership Goals

Unravelling the lessons from his detour in Qatar World Cup 2022 quarter-finals Lionel Messi is one of the world's most outstanding sportspersons Of course, he is a fantastic footballer too However, his stature as a sportsman surpasses his reputation as a football player Why Because he embodies the spirit of sportsmanship above everything...

09 November 2022

BCCI’s Lesson for Corporates: As Amul Topical says, ‘Equal Pay for Equal Play’

In an encouraging move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced that Indian women and men cricketers will receive the same match fee The move is a big step towards setting an Indian example in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness (DE&I) in the world of sports and beyond The change is for good Even the Indian Air...

13 October 2022

Five Lessons from the Big B @80

The legendary Hindi cinema icon, Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 80th Birth Anniversary this week As the nation came together to shower him with love and wishes, I couldn't help taking a walk down the memory lane It was May 1973 when his first hit (hindi) film Zanjeer hit the silver screens In around eight to nine months, the iconic actor...

21 September 2022

Lessons from King Roger’s Retirement

Even in his retirement, the perfect sportsman and Greatest Of All Time, Roger Federer, has valuable lessons to share There have been absolute giants across sports — and then there’s Roger Federer In the world of competitive sports, few have boasted the full package of poise, class and dominance like King Roger It made him rise to a...

22 August 2022

The Interim CEO – A Fine Balance Act

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess’ unceremonious ouster recently spells turbulent times for one of Germany’s biggest automakers Diess, who had taken charge of the auto giant in 2015, is set to hand over the company's reins to Porsche CEO Oliver Blume in a month The change in guard puts the focus firmly on interim CEOs As a corporate coach, I...