Helping folks with practical tips to manage themselves better
April 19, 2025
Last quarter, we closed one of our largest international deals. It was a breakthrough in a new, emerging domain. The team was proud, and the win looked effortless from the outside. But behind that headline was everything no one saw: Read more…
There’s a reason new ideas feel more exciting than current ones. New doesn’t carry the weight of what’s not working. It doesn’t come with blockers, budget constraints, or unanswered questions. It hasn’t been stress-tested in meetings or dragged through decision Read more…
April 17, 2025
At work, most of us are good at diagnosing other people’s gaps, but ostensibly blind to our own. A team member underdelivers, and we see it clearly. But when we fall short, we rationalise. We avoid the tough conversation with Read more…
Stuck on a decision? Don’t just weigh pros and cons—ask what’s likely. Clarity comes from judging odds, not just outcomes.
April 16, 2025
There’s a cold-water shower waiting for all of us. That tough client call. The overdue feedback conversation. The workout we keep postponing. We stall, hoping it will somehow feel easier later. It doesn’t. I’ve seen this often- someone delays a Read more…
April 15, 2025
Everyone is chasing some goal-fitness, revenue, peace, recognition. However, the problem with goals is that we often fail. And when that happens, we tend to abandon our partially accomplished goals in favor of new, shiny ones that seem more achievable, Read more…
April 14, 2025
Two colleagues got the same feedback: “Good work, but there’s room to grow.” One walked away frustrated—“So they didn’t like it. I’ll never be good enough.” The other left inspired—“They see potential. I’m getting better.” Both heard the same words. Read more…
April 12, 2025
Being content with what you have doesn’t mean you’ve stopped aiming higher. It just means you’re not miserable in the present while chasing the future. You can enjoy your current job and still want a better role.You can be grateful Read more…
My world this week- Long haul red-eye flights, meetings, clients, catch-ups, administrative chores, confused sleep patterns. I am flying back home and writing this from the skies. Is this it? The rhythm of a typical career……..busy, demanding, often a blur. Read more…
April 10, 2025
“I was late because traffic was bad.” No…..you were late because you didn’t plan for traffic. I am sure we have all heard (or said) something like this at work. Blaming the market for a bad investment. Blaming the company Read more…
