leadership coach

Sometime back, I had an interesting coaching conversation with a prospective client He is a very senior executive in a large multinational company He has had a fantastic run so far – fast track promotions, global assignments, potential C-suite role coming up But now.... He was getting a bit restless and feeling frustrated He said “ This company is so huge and in the current organizational setup, I do not think I have enough decision-making authority” I asked him  “How does this impact you?” “I feel that I am not giving my best”  he added further  "I feel restricted" “Sometimes, I feel that I am a small fish in a big pond”  he continued Now this is not uncommon…. It is typical leadership paradox in large, complex global organizational setup As you grow more senior and climb up the corporate ladder, at some point, you realize that  you are just one amongst many leaders You are part of a very large ecosystem, where despite being a senior leader,  you do not ha...

I  recently stumbled upon an interesting article on gym membership in the US As per that article,  63%  of gym memberships in US go completely unused 82%  of gym members go to the gym less than once per week 22%  completely stop going six months into their membership These numbers were pre-covid and I am sure that statistics would be very similar across the globe Similar stats exist in another area – online courses Completion rates for online courses vary between  5%-15% Why does this happen ? Why do people sign-up for gym membership with such fanfare in the beginning of the year and then drop out ? Why do people buy online courses with an intent to learn but never complete the course ? One big reason why this happens is…. Lack of Commitment As per French language, the "commitment" originated from the word “ commettement ”, which meant  "the pledging or engaging of oneself, a pledge, a promise" But I will add another element to this definition –...

I am a speaker on TEDx, one of the world’s biggest platforms for exchanging and promoting path-breaking ideas. I speak primarily on radical ideas on leadership and management, which challenge conventional thinking. Some of my recent speaking engagements include Masterclass HRAI, India.  I provide personalized 1-1 Executive Coaching services, focusing on helping senior professionals move to the next level of performance in professional and personal areas that are important to them and the organization. Coaching helps clarify an individual’s thinking, provides a more significant level of self-awareness, and assists with balanced goal setting. Change management is a new skill set for leaders. It is not just a skill set. It’s a mindset. It’s an attitude. Many leaders do have any experience in leading and managing change. Change bring uncertainty, worry, and anxiety. It also puts in resistance from leaders and teams alike. This program offers leaders the opportunity to embrace change a...