This year, I renewed my Professional Coaching Certification (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). The journey started back in 2013 while I was working in Bengaluru, India, as Head of Quality in a tech company. Our HR department had arranged a Leadership Development program, and I reluctantly signed up

Three bullets is a modern take on the famous Buddha’s story of two arrows. If you have not heard of that story, here it is. Under the shade of the Bodhi tree, Buddha shared a profound tale. "Imagine a man struck by an arrow," he began. "

Career Anchors "Choose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life." –Confucius As per Gallup’s State of Global Workplace Report, “85% of employees are not actively engaged or (are) actively disengaged at work.” This has a huge impact on

Once upon a time, in a small coastal village, there lived a young boy named Kai. Every morning, Kai would venture out to the beach, where he would eagerly search for seashells and explore the wonders of the ocean. One sunny morning, as Kai strolled along the shore, he noticed

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Most people think of cancer when they hear about 'Ontology'; it sounds similar to 'Oncology'. Oncology is the study and treatment of tumours, so most cancer cases fall under the Department of Oncology. If you are a logophile, another similar-sounding word is Oenology, which is considered

Across the world, the New Year was celebrated a few days ago, and without a doubt, it is one of the most significant days globally. It cuts across race, culture, geographical boundaries, and religious beliefs. There is something special about the first day of the year, the 1st of January.

In a few days, this year is ending, and I have spent the last few days reflecting on the year that has passed and creating plans for what comes next in my life. The year 2023 is a significant milestone in my life and one of the most exciting years

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In a time when the world is becoming increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous, creative individuals and organisations can thrive by developing innovative products and solutions. The most common means of protecting innovation and creative expressions are referred to as Intellectual Property, or IP for short. In simple terms, intellectual

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Becoming an accredited professional coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF) offers numerous advantages in terms of professional development, credibility, and opportunities. With the demand for coaching services increasing across various industries, ICF accreditation serves as a valuable asset for coaches. This article will explore the advantages of becoming an

In the previous article, some key concepts around time are shared. A quick recap 1. Time is not the clock you follow but a space in which actions take place. 2. You will never get all your things done. 3. It is not about time and it is about you.

The first time I came across the concept of "rackets" (or "racquet" an alternative spelling more common in Britain) was during my Landmark Forum in Sept 2005. I was introduced to a new world of "Rackets" in this course. Till that time, the word

A search on google for the word "leadership" shows about 3820 million results and on Amazon, if you search for a book on "Leadership" you will get more than 60,000 books on this topic. In spite of such popularity, there is no single definition of

It is not about time but about you, Once at a large multinational company, the CEO took his/her team for an offsite. They all wanted to find a solution for the challenge of workload faced by their staff and not having enough time to deliver the products. Being an