As I stood before the intricately carved wooden statue with a face, a mischievous smile crept on my face. In that whimsical instant, I pondered the profound truth it represented. One face on the statue displayed a confident and reassuring smile, much like the one I...

In the hustle and bustle of leadership, there comes a time when even the most dedicated leaders must pause, unwind and find their rhythm. Last week, I had the privilege of sharing a moment of respite with two remarkable individuals and ace musicians at a street-side...

In a spacious conference room overlooking the city, I stood confidently at the front, near the deck, adjusting the microphone and glancing at the laptop in front of me. Behind me, a multitude of small sticky notes adorned the wall, each holding valuable insights and...

Sleepless and after 3 days of hectic schedules – I stepped out of the hotel to be met by a Yakshagana. He met me with a big smile and we had a long conversation. On an average, the artist shared, it takes them 4-5 hours for make-up and getting ready. He mentioned that...

How can an organization optimize business outcomes using #learning as its critical enabler? What is often missing is a focus on learning outcomes that enable business outcomes. Instructional design frameworks have evolved from content-based to competency-based to an...

Sssssssssssssh – said the library teacher. We all remember our thick spectacled teacher with a frowny look. She or He had a tough task to manage the books and control the children. At school, I was drawn to books. And a favourite hour in a week was the...

The April – March cycle is here. A great to remind ourselves on how financially literate we are??? Rate yourself (honestly) on a scale of 1-10 (1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest) : Q1 Do I understand principles of accounting and financial reporting? Q2 How...

2020 – 3rd week February. My last flight for work to another city before Covid. The flight was delayed and I simply laid back with a book in hand. As a habit – I mostly stop at the bookshop at the airport, browse and pick a book of my interest. But as I read through...

My Wolf Pack ! 2019 – this one conference changed a lot of things for me. As a part of the L&D fraternity, Trainings and Coaching business – speaking came naturally to me. But the desire deep within to share my message with the world was triggered during 2018-2019. I...