Leadership
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Wanting to Be Remembered: The Uncomfortable Psychology of Leaving a Legacy
We are obsessed with leaving a legacy, yet few of us stop to ask why. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and yogic philosophy, Dr Krishna Athal explores the uncomfortable truth about why we want to be remembered, and why letting go of that need might be the most profound act of living available to us.
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Why I Changed My Car Number Plate to KRISHNA: Five Reasons That Have Nothing to Do With Ego
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From Fitness to Status: The Surprising Rise of Pickleball in Mauritius
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Is Anant Ambani Quietly Preparing for Politics? Why India Should Pay Attention
A close reading of Anant Ambani’s public life suggests something larger than business succession. From Vantara to pilgrim welfare, from spiritual symbolism to public-facing service, he is building traits India often recognises in political figures before they ever ask for a vote. This article asks a serious question with a calm tone: is he being…
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Mauritius National Day 2026: What 58 Years of Independence Really Ask of Us
Every year, when 12 March arrives, Mauritius dresses itself in colour. Flags appear on cars, shops, homes and public buildings. Schoolchildren sing with unusual sincerity. Families gather. Speeches are made. The island remembers itself. This year, Mauritius marks 58 years of independence since 12 March 1968 and 34 years as a republic since 12 March…
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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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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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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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Gender-Equal Justice in Mauritius: What World Religion Day Made Me See
I walked into the World Religion Day gathering today with the cautious curiosity I reserve for anything that uses a phrase like “reconceptualising justice”. It can sound like a conference room trying to sound like a conscience. The event was organised by the Bahá’í community, and the theme was quietly daring: “Reconceptualising Justice for a…
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The Tri-Intelligence Edge IQ–EQ–SQ: Advocacy That Sticks — Dr. Krishna Athal Inspires Students at Middlesex University Mauritius
Dr. Krishna Athal, one of Mauritius’s leading voices in leadership and human potential, was invited as a distinguished guest speaker at Middlesex University Mauritius to deliver a captivating talk titled “The Tri-Intelligence Edge (IQ–EQ–SQ): Advocacy That Sticks.” The event, held on 28 October from 11 AM to 12 PM, brought together an enthusiastic audience of…