executive coaching
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Why Gandhi’s Voice Echoes Louder in 2025: Reflections from Chandigarh
Today is Gandhi Jayanti, and like many of us, I find myself pausing to reflect. My pause, though, came on a stage in Chandigarh this morning, where I moderated a panel at the Global Youth Peace Festival (GYPF 2025). Eleven key international speakers, representing voices from different nations and disciplines, sat with me under one…
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The Legacy Trap: Why Our Obsession with Being Remembered Is Killing the Way We Live
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How to Stop Being Timid and Claim Authority at Work
In my years as a life and executive coach, one of the most common questions I hear from coachees is: “How do I stop being timid and start claiming authority at work?” This question is rarely asked casually. It is usually whispered, accompanied by the weight of frustration, self-doubt, or even shame. Many people feel…
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The Psychology of Boredom: Why We Lose Interest So Quickly
Over the years as a life and executive coach, I’ve seen the psychology of boredom play out repeatedly in the lives of my coachees. They often begin a new pursuit with remarkable energy—whether it’s joining a sport, starting music lessons, or committing to a fitness routine. The early sessions feel exciting, almost liberating, as novelty…
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The Lie of “Meritocracy”
For years, society has told us a story: if we work hard enough, stay disciplined, and sharpen our talents, the system will reward us. This belief in meritocracy—that effort and ability alone determine success—is one of the most seductive myths of our time. Yet, in my coaching practice, I encounter story after story that reveals…
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The Existential Fear of Obsolescence: Leadership in the Age of AI
There is a fear I rarely admit, even to myself. It is not the fear of failure or the fear of losing wealth—it is the fear of becoming irrelevant. I see it in boardrooms and across industries, this silent terror that tomorrow’s world might move on without us. Artificial Intelligence promises efficiency at lightning speed,…
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The Hidden Violence of Success
Success. The very word stirs admiration, envy, and desire. From childhood, we are told to reach higher, to push harder, to never stop until we arrive at that golden pinnacle where validation and fulfilment supposedly await. Yet behind the glamorous photographs, the celebratory headlines, and the polished LinkedIn updates, there lurks something far less attractive:…
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What Lord Ganesha Teaches Us as a Life Coach
As I sit in reflection on Ganesh Chaturthi, I am reminded that the figure of Lord Ganesha is not merely a deity in Hindu tradition but also an enduring symbol of psychological wisdom, adaptability, and emotional resilience. Over the years, I have increasingly looked at Ganesha as a metaphorical life coach—an archetype guiding us through…
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Why She Keeps Cheating: The Psychology of Repeated Betrayal and the Man’s Dilemma
Infidelity is one of the deepest betrayals a person can endure in a relationship. But imagine this: the woman you love cheats on you not once, but repeatedly—with her ex or with other men. Each time you confront her, she breaks down, promises it will never happen again, and assures you she wants only you.…
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The Trauma of Childhood Shaping Leadership: How Wounds Become Boardroom Behaviours
Leadership is often portrayed as a story of resilience, charisma, and vision. Yet, beneath the polished exterior of many leaders lies an invisible driver: childhood trauma. Emotional neglect, abuse, or parental absence doesn’t simply fade away as we grow older; it carves deep pathways into our psyche that influence how we lead, how we manage…