In the realm of business and personal development, the distinction between "accidental success" and "intentional success" is profound. While both can yield impressive outcomes, only intentional success provides a replicable and scalable framework. This article delves into the core differences … [Read more...]
Developing Strategic References for Job Interviews: A Guide for International Students
Navigating the job market as an international student can be challenging, particularly when it comes to presenting strong references during job interviews. Many students overlook the importance of having well-prepared references, which can significantly strengthen their candidacy and help overcome … [Read more...]
Distinguishing Facts from Opinions: A Framework for Informed Sense-Making
In my journey as a content writer and leadership coach, I've often pondered the critical distinction between facts and opinions. This distinction is foundational to professional development, decision-making, and sense-making. Today, I'd like to share a comprehensive framework that helps … [Read more...]
The Art and Value of Debriefing: Turning Missteps into Milestones
In my journey as a professional development and leadership coach, I've come to appreciate the profound importance of debriefing bad decisions. The purpose of a debrief is not to blame and shame; it’s to foster growth and change. Failure, often perceived as a setback, is, in reality, an invitation to … [Read more...]
Sharing Knowledge Freely: My commitment to opening my work for non-commercial use
Over the past two months, I've been gradually releasing some of my core strategic documents, frameworks, and models that I've developed and regularly use in my strategic consulting and coaching work. A close, trusted friend recently asked me why I chose this path, prompting me to write this post. … [Read more...]
Feeling Undervalued? You Might Be in the Wrong Place
"A bottle of water can cost 50¢ at a supermarket, $2 at a gym, $3 at a movie theatre, and $6 on an airplane.The only thing that changes its worth is the “location” and the “appreciation of its value”. So the next time you feel like you're not being properly valued, you might just be in the wrong … [Read more...]
🌟 Leadership from within: My strong belief that the future leaders of our organizations already work with us 🌟
After 20+ years of working in multiple domains, in multiple leadership roles, one truth continues to resonate strongly with me – the seeds of our future leadership flourish within our organization's fertile soil. Our future leaders aren't elusive talents to be hunted externally, they're already … [Read more...]
Embarking on Growth: 11 Rules from My Playbook
Embarking on Growth: 11 Rules from My Playbook Throughout my professional journey, I've crafted a set of principles that have profoundly influenced my growth, decision-making, and resilience in both my career and personal life. Today, I'd like to share a distilled compendium of wisdom, my 11 … [Read more...]
The Invisible Hand That Moves the World: A Reflection on the Dignity of Labor
There’s an understated elegance to the way we work. The quiet, daily rhythm of tasks performed without fanfare or acclaim is, in its own right, a form of heroism. Too often, though, we fail to appreciate this. We tend to place disproportionate value on what a person does, rather than honoring why … [Read more...]
The Time Paradox: Why We Keep Getting Age and Experience Wrong
There’s something endlessly strange about how we, as a society, treat time - particularly when it comes to age and experience. We spend the early part of people’s lives telling them they’re too young to contribute meaningfully, dismissing their fresh ideas as naive and unseasoned. And then, as they … [Read more...]