emotional intelligence
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SQ in Leadership: What Spiritual Intelligence Really Means (Not Religion)
SQ in Leadership is the phrase I wish more executives would say out loud, without whispering, without apologising, and without confusing it with incense and hymns. Spiritual intelligence in leadership is not about joining a religion. It is about joining yourself. I have coached brilliant, high-IQ leaders who could model a market in an afternoon,…
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Beyond Marks and Memorising: The Subjects That Should Be Mandatory in Schools
We have built an education system that can explain photosynthesis, yet often leaves a young adult baffled by taxes, ashamed of emotion, terrified of public speaking, clueless in a kitchen, and one panic attack away from collapse. I say this not as someone who dismisses academic learning. Far from it. Mathematics matters. Literature matters. Science…
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EQ in Leadership: The Real Reason Smart Leaders Still Fail With People
I have coached leaders with razor-sharp minds and glittering CVs who still could not keep good people in the room. They could solve complex problems in minutes, yet struggle to have a simple conversation without leaving emotional debris behind. That gap is not about intelligence. It is about EQ in leadership, the human skill that…
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Holi Through a Coach’s Eyes: Colour, Consent, and the Psychology of Letting Go
Holi arrives like a friendly invasion. It stains your hair, your clothes, your plans, and sometimes, your mood. In India, it can feel like the whole nation has agreed to become eight years old again. In Mauritius, it carries that sweet duality of diaspora life: devotion and celebration, tradition and reinvention, intimacy and community, often…
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Executive Coaching in Mauritius: How Leaders Build Presence, Influence, and Calm Authority
Leadership is not more control. It is more clarity under pressure. That is why executive coaching Mauritius is no longer a luxury for a select few. It is becoming a quiet advantage for leaders who want to think cleanly, communicate crisply, and stay human while carrying weight. If you lead in Mauritius, you already know…
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The Podium Illusion: Why the Loudest Leader Often Fails You
Have you noticed how quickly we confuse volume with value? The loudest voice becomes the leader. The boldest speaker gets promoted. The most certain face gets trusted. Not because they are the most capable, but because they reduce everyone’s anxiety. In many Indian and Mauritian workplaces, we treat confidence like competence, and we treat certainty…
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Conversational Silence: Why Pauses Scare Us and How to Stop Filling Them
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IQ vs EQ vs SQ: Which matters most for leaders in 2026 and beyond?
I’m going to say the quiet part out loud: most leadership conversations in India are still performance-theatre. We applaud the sharp brain, tolerate the sharp tongue, and then act surprised when teams burn out, cultures rot, and “top talent” leaves with a polite smile and a silent fury. In 2026 and beyond, leadership is no…
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Loneliness Makes You Choose People You Wouldn’t Choose Otherwise
I have watched it happen in coaching rooms and cafés, and in the quiet glow of late-night messaging. A smart, discerning person meets someone who is simply available. Not kind. Not steady. Just there. And in a season of loneliness, “there” can look like “destiny”. This is the heart of loneliness relationship choices. Loneliness is…
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Stop Asking “How Are You?” It’s the Loneliest Question We Still Use
I have spent years in coaching rooms, watching people arrive with polished smiles and heavy hearts, and I keep noticing the same pattern when Stop Asking “How Are You?” It’s the Loneliest Question We Still Use becomes the quiet truth beneath our everyday greetings. I have also met them outside, in cafés, corridors, at weddings,…