Apr 21Are you designing the Next Big You?“He was not ready for the role!” Ever heard this being said about someone? In all probability, it was because that person did not work on creating the next version of themself, the version that the next role required. In the words of Marshall Goldsmith, “What got you here won’t…Careers3 min read
Feb 3What is your Upskilling style?It really isn’t an option anymore. Upskilling is a necessity if you want to stay relevant in current times. And it is not only technical or domain skills that we need to upskill on. As per a World Economic Forum report, the top skill groups that employers see as rising…Careers2 min read
Aug 17, 2021Are you an ‘Elastic’ Thinker?All of us would have experienced ‘Eureka’ moments at some point in our lives. These moments may not be as ground-breaking as the ones Archimedes and Sir Isaac Newton did, but they would have resulted in breakthrough solutions to our problems. …Careers3 min read
Aug 5, 2021Are you standing out or blending in?A few weeks ago, I had an interesting conversation with a senior professional who approached me for career advice. She said that while she was good at work and was an expert at what she does, she was being passed over for promotions and wasn’t considered for high-profile assignments. …Careers3 min read
Jul 29, 2021What’s Your Story?Who are you? Seriously — beyond your name and title, outside of your profession, beneath your exterior image, who are you? And what is your story? If there is one thing that is unique to you, that no one can steal or copy, it is your story. Your story is…Life3 min read
Jul 5, 2021Master The Art Of SprezzaturaClose your eyes for a moment and think of people who elicit admiration in you. It could be your favourite sportsperson, artists whose work leaves you with awe or leaders you respect and look up to. Though these people could be extremely diverse, you’ll realize there is one common feature…Life2 min read
Jun 25, 2021Give it a shot“Fear kills more dreams than failure ever will” — Suzy Kassem Did you ever abandon an idea, give up on a dream or a passion project because it seemed challenging or even impossible? Did you ever stop to consider that it might be worth a try? None of the technological…Careers3 min read
Jun 23, 2021Expiring skills or Permanent skills? What are you focusing on?When it comes to skills, there are two broad types — the Expiring kind and the Permanent kind. And in order to stay relevant and succeed, your upskilling strategy should include both of these. What are Expiring skills? I bet each of us could recollect atleast a couple of skills…Careers2 min read
Jun 12, 2021Are You Playing The Long Game?“It took me 17 years and 114 days to become an overnight success” said Lionel Messi — one of the most famous athletes in the world. The greatest, most significant accomplishments take a long time to manifest. Most people don’t have the focus, grit, patience and resolve to set and…Careers2 min read
Jun 1, 2021Don’t Let The Spotlight Effect Unsettle YouDid you ever commit a faux pas and feel like the whole world witnessed it and would never forget it? Well, it happens to all of us. What doesn’t happen to everyone though, is the perennial post-facto rumination. Most people spend days and hours feeling embarrassed and wondering what others…Careers2 min read