Creating and promoting a YouTube channel is a journey filled with excitement, challenges, and valuable lessons. Over time, I've picked up a few tips and insights that have significantly helped me navigate this ever-evolving landscape. Here are the ten most important lessons I've learned: 1. … [Read more...]
Jugaad and Desperation: Two of the Key Drivers of My Entrepreneurial Journey
Earlier today, I got asked why I have such a huge commitment to entrepreneurs and, more importantly, how I got into the addictive world of entrepreneurship. I had to take a pause to reflect on it, but in the immediacy of having to come up with an answer when put on the spot, I mentioned … [Read more...]
Maximizing Productivity in a Tech Startup: How I Designed My Boundaries and Outcomes
This is from my OAK Computing Days! Managing multiple collaborations and transactions in a tech startup was overwhelming. At one point, I was juggling ten marquee clients simultaneously. The pressure was immense, but I discovered the key to maintaining control and achieving success: clear … [Read more...]
From Awkward Mingling to Intentional Networking: Embrace the Power of Purposeful Connections
Remember the days of cold networking? You'd don your best business attire, arm yourself with a stack of business cards, and head to a networking event, hoping for those serendipitous collisions with potential contacts. It was all about chance encounters and quick exchanges, often leaving you with a … [Read more...]
The New LinkedIn: 10 Key User Behavior Changes
Over the past decade, LinkedIn has undergone a significant transformation. Treating it as a traditional social network means missing out on its full potential. Let's explore ten fundamental shifts in LinkedIn user behavior and how you can leverage these changes to maximize your LinkedIn … [Read more...]
The Silent Guardians: Celebrating the Farmers Who Feed Us All
As I spent time in my backyard garden these past few days, digging into the soil and tending to my vegetables, I found myself reflecting on the immense dedication and hard work that goes into farming. Even in my small patch, the physical labor was a stark reminder of the backbreaking work that … [Read more...]
My Workday: My Plan, My Boundaries, My Outcomes
Setting the Scene In the hectic and crazy world of a technology startup, managing multiple collaborations and transactions simultaneously can be overwhelming. At one point, I was handling up to ten marquee clients in parallel. The pressure was immense, but I discovered that the key to maintaining … [Read more...]
Book Review: Stop Doing That Sh*t – End Self-Sabotage and Demand Your Life Back by Gary John Bishop
Have you ever wrestled a sofa up your driveway and into your house on your own just because you didn't realize you could ask for help? No? Okay, try this on for size. Have you ever gone into a spiral of doubt and anxiety because life was feeling just too good? What about any time you trip up just … [Read more...]
Introducing the Strategic 5-Step Transaction Framework
I am thrilled to introduce the Strategic 5-Step Transaction Framework, a part of the the suite of tools and frameworks that I use for strategic management and leadership development coaching. This is the seventh tool I am releasing as part of my ongoing commitment to openly share resources that can … [Read more...]
Book Review: Unlock Your Potential with “The Practicing Mind” by Thomas M. Sterner
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by performance anxiety, whether at work, school, or even during your leisure activities? Many of us have. It often seems like there's always someone out there who does things a little better, making it hard to feel satisfied with our own achievements. Thomas M. … [Read more...]