As we move into the first full week of 2025, and most of us return to our regular post-holiday lives, I thought I will capture some of my most personal thoughts coming from my over-the-holiday reflections about my life, my profession, and my purpose. This time of year always feels like a bridge … [Read more...]
The Silent Crisis of Value: Let Us Start the New Year Owning Our Impact
As I reflect on the past year, one theme stands out in my coaching and mentoring conversations: the quiet but profound struggle many professionals face in recognizing and communicating their value. It’s a challenge that transcends roles, industries, and career stages. People who are talented, … [Read more...]
The Internet: A Catalyst for Generosity or an Amplifier of Instinct?
The Internet is one of humanity’s most transformative inventions - a web connecting billions of us to limitless knowledge, endless opportunities, and, paradoxically, each other’s worst instincts. It is an unparalleled force multiplier. Yet, instead of amplifying the best in us, it often elevates the … [Read more...]
Wrestling With Worry: From Fear to Clarity
Worry is the mind's way of nudging us to pay attention, but more often than not, it tends to overreach. What starts as a legitimate concern often morphs into an all-consuming cycle of what-ifs, fed by assumptions and amplified by imagination. It’s a familiar feeling: the gnawing unease, the vague … [Read more...]
Blind Retaliation, Bright Redemption: A Reflection on Gandhi’s Wisdom
"An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind." With these words, Mahatma Gandhi offered a profound warning about the endless cycle of retribution, one that humanity has grappled with for centuries. The idea is deceptively simple but layered with meaning: vengeance diminishes all. Each act of … [Read more...]
Reinvention Over Resolutions: The Quiet Power of Showing Up Every Day
It has been over 15 years since I made New Year’s resolutions, and I am happy that I went that way. Every December, as the clock winds down to January, the world gears up for a ritual of promises, grand, lofty, and often short-lived. Resolutions feel like a collective agreement to transform … [Read more...]
You Can’t Give an Inch: Lessons in Strategy and Resilience from the Australian Cricket Team
In the world of high-stakes competition, where every moment is magnified and every misstep exploited, there is no better case study than the Australian cricket team. Whether it's the Border-Gavaskar Trophy or any other format, Australia’s approach to the game is a masterclass in resilience, … [Read more...]
The Heroes We Need in 2025: Redefining Greatness for a Complex World
Humans have always needed heroes. From the warriors who defended ancient kingdoms to the visionaries who shaped modern society, heroes inspire us to see beyond our limitations. They motivate us to rise above our fears, challenges, and insecurities. They remind us of what’s possible. The story of … [Read more...]
Mastering the Cricket Pitch: Lessons in Technique, Temperament, and Transformation
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is more than just a cricket series. It's a crucible where the grit of two of the world's most competitive teams is tested against the unforgiving pitches of Australia. For India and Australia, this is more than a rivalry - it is a stage where technique collides with … [Read more...]
The Treasure Beyond Fear: How Embracing the Unknown Unleashes Growth
“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” – Joseph Campbell In the pursuit of growth, whether personal, professional, or in leadership, there lies an undeniable truth: the very fears we hesitate to confront often conceal the opportunities we long for. We build walls around our … [Read more...]