Thought Leadership

Hanging in There after Hanging up the Gloves
20 July 2022

Hanging in There after Hanging up the Gloves

Retirement is not renouncing – staying connected with life, love, and living is the key! The dressing room of the Indian cricket team must have been buzzing with excitement after having sealed the three-match T20i series a match in advance Sometime around then, a tall cricketing figure appeared, which could only send a new wave of joy in...
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Farewell Mithali Raj, India’s former cricket captain
20 June 2022

Farewell Mithali Raj, India’s former cricket captain

She was only 13 when she was selected for the Andhra Pradesh team Three years later, young Mithali scored an unbeaten 114 against Ireland in her India ODI debut at Milton Keynes, England So, when the past week, the former Indian captain announced her retirement from international cricket on social media, there was a mix of excitement at what...
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#Workfromhome: The question is not just which model to choose but to help at least those returning in a meaningful way
12 May 2022

#Workfromhome: The question is not just which model to choose but to help at least those returning in a meaningful way

Both employers & employees gain from a coach’s handholding in navigating the many work possibilities post COVID19 After a long hiatus, companies across the nation are trying to get back their employees to office For almost two years, Work from Home (WFH) allowed for some kind of personalization, flexibility, and most importantly saved...
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An Emotionally Intelligent leader respects their emotions as much as others’
18 April 2022

An Emotionally Intelligent leader respects their emotions as much as others’

An emotionally intelligent leader knows better than to fire their team virtually, to punch a host publicly or to entice their team to perform better with gimmicks such as weight loss plans When a really famous celebrity does something shocking publicly, it makes news naturally But when a really famous celebrity does something shocking publicly,...
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Coaching Entrepreneurs: What Difference Does it Make?
23 March 2022

Coaching Entrepreneurs: What Difference Does it Make?

In recent years, India has shown an electrifying entrepreneurial spirit As per available data, as of February 2022, India is home to 88 unicorns with a total valuation of $ 29599 Bn Moreover, the past three years saw the birth of the maximum number of Indian unicorns Alongside such success, we witnessed recent ugly spats between start-up founders...
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A Hero’s Farewell: How to handle employee exits with dignity
17 February 2022

A Hero’s Farewell: How to handle employee exits with dignity

What happens in South Africa doesn't stay in South Africa, especially if it's news about India's beloved hero Virat Kohli's resignation from captaincy The shock waves of Virat Kohli's resignation following the Test Series in South Africa resulted in mass confusion among the game's lovers One couldn't help but wonder, "What just happened Why would...
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Build your Company to be a Coach, Coach your Employees to be Leaders
19 January 2022

Build your Company to be a Coach, Coach your Employees to be Leaders

The history of Indian cricket triggers several observations with regard to its coaches In the 1990s, the national cricket team had its first official coaches Before that, the team travelled with a manager The change brings to us our first observation: The difference between a manager and a coach A sports team is a select group of experts trained...
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How a ‘Coach’ can guide you towards effective leadership in the New Year
15 December 2021

How a ‘Coach’ can guide you towards effective leadership in the New Year

As we end 2021, one profession that has gained centerstage is that of a Business Coach As a Coach myself, I am proud to note that I have helped several business leaders and their businesses navigate these challenging times with calm and composure, keeping them wary of short-sighted decisions Until recently, coaching was considered a 'soft' aspect...
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Brand sustainability – Lessons from Big B
15 October 2021

Brand sustainability – Lessons from Big B

Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 79th birthday recently by reporting to the sets as usual Today, even after almost 52 years in the industry, his energy, enthusiasm, and ethics remain unparalleled Leaving aside the 'glam quotient', there are many takeaways from the Big B’s life for working professionals In terms of wealth and earnings, Mr...
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Heart attack – it can’t happen to me!
15 September 2021

Heart attack – it can’t happen to me!

The sudden and untimely passing of TV actor Sidharth Shukla left all of us shocked It brought back the discussion of heart attacks among younger and fit people in newspapers and TV channels But, as the days pass, I see the topic being relegated to the backburner once again As a business coach, the significant common factor that I come across...
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The winding road of leadership coaching in the post-pandemic era
11 August 2021

The winding road of leadership coaching in the post-pandemic era

Nobody could have predicted a couple of years ago that humanity would find itself in a strange world, where stepping out with one’s face exposed may be a severe threat to one’s health and even life We cannot even sigh properly behind our masks when we’re out, exclusively for very important work But to be human is to adapt, and we have been...
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Kindness is key
05 July 2021

Kindness is key

While there are many qualities that a leader should embody, kindness is one of the most important for achieving success The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the human side of leading a team or organization employees who are struggling with stress, illness, or the loss of loved ones appreciate leadership qualities such as kindness, flexibility,...
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Making News

IMA Names Sunil Deshmukh as Chair of its Global Board of Directors

IMA Names Sunil Deshmukh as Chair of its Global Board of Directors

MONTVALE, NJ / ACCESSWIRE / July 1, 2024 / IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants)...

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IMA Names Sunil Deshmukh as Chair of its Global Board of Directors

IMA Names Sunil Deshmukh as Chair of its Global Board of Directors

Montvale, N.J., July 1, 2024 — IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants) announced...

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IMA Appoints Sunil Deshmukh as Global Board Chair for Fiscal Year 2025

IMA Appoints Sunil Deshmukh as Global Board Chair for Fiscal Year 2025

IMA (Institute of Management Accountants) has announced the appointment of Sunil...

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The loneliness of the CFO

The loneliness of the CFO

To make it to the C-suite, it helps to be driven and strive for excellence. But when...

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Sunil Deshmukh Named IMA Chair-Elect

Sunil Deshmukh Named IMA Chair-Elect

Sunil Deshmukh, a leadership and executive coach and strategy consultant, has been named...

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IMA appoints Sunil Deshmukh as Chair-Elect for FY24

IMA appoints Sunil Deshmukh as Chair-Elect for FY24

The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) has announced the appointment of Sunil...

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IMA Names Sunil Deshmukh, CMA, Chair-Elect for 2023-2024 Fiscal Year

IMA Names Sunil Deshmukh, CMA, Chair-Elect for 2023-2024 Fiscal Year

BANGALORE, India , April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMA® (Institute of Management...

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IMA names Sunil Deshmukh, CMA, Chair-Elect for 2023-2024 Fiscal Year

IMA names Sunil Deshmukh, CMA, Chair-Elect for 2023-2024 Fiscal Year

Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], April 17 (ANI/PRNewswire): IMA® (Institute of Management...

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