mindfulness
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Why I Wrote “The Tri-Intelligence Leadership”: A Call to Rethink What Makes Us Truly Intelligent
Today, something quietly monumental happened. My new book, The Tri-Intelligence Leadership: Mastering IQ, EQ, and SQ, was launched in India. No champagne towers or confetti explosions, just a deep exhale of relief and meaning. The kind of moment when you realise a dream has turned into something tangible—ink on paper, ready to meet strangers who…
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Discipline Isn’t a Habit, It’s a Relationship with Yourself
Almost every week, I hear a variation of the same confession: “Coach, I lack discipline.” It comes wrapped in guilt, like an unspoken admission of weakness. Behind it lies an unending cycle of self-blame, the gym memberships that expire unused, the unread books, the meditation app abandoned after three days. I’ve sat across from CEOs…
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Krishna and Arjuna: The Psychology of the Perfect Coach-Coachee Relationship
If you strip the Bhagavad Gita of its divine aura, what remains is a conversation between two human beings, one paralysed by confusion, the other anchored in clarity. It is the world’s oldest coaching session, conducted not in a quiet retreat, but in the noise of a battlefield. Arjuna stands there, bow trembling, his moral…
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The Lamps Within: What Diwali Teaches Us About Healing and Self-Mastery
Every Diwali, we sweep, scrub, and decorate. We lay out sweets, buy new clothes, and post filtered pictures of light-filled evenings. Yet beneath the glitter, few pause to ask: what are we really celebrating? For me, Diwali has always been less about the fireworks outside and more about the quiet explosions within. It is the…
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The Weight of Our Mistakes: How to Free Yourself from the Grip of Guilt
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Mindfulness for Letting Go and Living Now
The past often lingers in ways we do not expect. Old memories resurface, regrets replay in our minds, and unresolved experiences can colour the way we see the present. While it is natural to reflect on what has already happened, clinging too tightly to the past prevents us from fully embracing the moment we are…
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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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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…
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Breaking Free: How to Recognise and Overcome Toxic Relationships
Toxic relationships are like slow poison. You don’t realise how deeply it’s destroying you—until one day, you wake up feeling like a ghost in your own life. It suffocates your identity, erodes your self-worth, and blurs your vision of what love and respect should look like. But here’s the truth: you were not born to…
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Unlock Your Full Potential with Dr Krishna Athal: Top Global Life & Executive Coach 2025
In an era of relentless change and rising demands, unlocking your full potential is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Whether you’re a corporate leader navigating complex organisational dynamics or an individual striving for personal breakthroughs, having the right coach can be the difference between stagnation and exponential growth. In 2025, one name that continues…