The purpose of these topics is to: Topic 1 - What to Expect in Canadian Interviews - Manu Sharma Topic 2 - How to Present Diverse Skills Effectively to Employers - Manu Sharma Topic 3 - Checklist for Presenting Diverse Skills on Your Resume - Manu Sharma Topic 4 - Sample STAR … [Read more...]
Lighthouses, Not Tugboats: The True Role of Mentors in Building Your Own Path
Mentors are often seen as the guiding lights on our journeys - the wise ones who share their experiences, offer insights, and help us avoid costly mistakes. But mentorship isn’t about receiving a set of ready-made answers or a clear-cut map to success. It’s far more nuanced than that. To truly … [Read more...]
Embrace the Provocative: Why (and How) Challenging the Status Quo Can Be a Badge of Honor
Being called "provocative" often carries a stigma. For many, it brings to mind images of disruption, conflict, or pushing too hard. But here's the truth: being provocative, when done with intention and care, is one of the most powerful ways to inspire change. It’s not about causing chaos for its own … [Read more...]
The Art of Slowing Down: Why We Need Long Form Reading in an Age of Speed
In today’s world, speed is king. We consume information the way we consume fast food - quickly, easily, and often with minimal satisfaction. Podcasts, video summaries, bite-sized blog posts, and endless social media scrolls all promise to save time. After all, time is money, right? So why would … [Read more...]
Leadership by Elimination: The Wisdom of Knowing What to Leave Behind
Leadership isn’t always about having the answer; it’s about having the discernment to let go of everything that clearly isn’t the answer. We often associate leadership with bold, visionary choices, the kind that change the course of a company or a team. But just as often, the hallmark of great … [Read more...]
Beyond Strategy: Mastering the Five Dimensions of Real Transformation
When it comes to organizational change, most people think about strategy—those neatly prepared documents brimming with analyses, projections, and roadmaps. But here's the truth: no matter how brilliantly a strategy is designed, it often falls short when faced with the complexities of human nature … [Read more...]
The Five Anchors of Mastery: Becoming the Ultimate Strategy Consultant
Consulting is often seen as a balancing act - an intricate dance of strategy, insight, and human dynamics. But those who rise to true mastery know that it’s more than just juggling competing interests or managing a series of processes. It’s about embodying a level of versatility that allows you to … [Read more...]
The Heartbeat of Strategy: Beyond Metrics and into Meaning
In today’s business environment, it has become almost second nature to assess strategy by financial metrics alone - profits, ROI, and shareholder value have become the cornerstones of strategic discussions. Yet, relying solely on these numbers to determine success risks missing the very foundation … [Read more...]
Mastering the Skill of Intentional Learning: From Practice to Purpose
Learning is often misunderstood as a passive process, something that happens naturally as we absorb information. But in reality, learning is much more than that - it’s an active, deliberate skill that, like any other, must be consciously cultivated. It’s not simply about what you know, but about how … [Read more...]
The Art of Letting Go: Why Fixating on the Outcome Is the Surest Way to Lose Sight of Success
It’s easy to find ourselves tangled in the web of outcomes. In a world that prizes results, there’s an almost instinctive drive to zero in on the final destination. We measure ourselves by what we achieve, by the titles we wear, the deals we close, the milestones we hit. And somewhere in that … [Read more...]