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Leadership Journeys [34] – Vinod Kumar- “An entrepreneur needs to be comfortable with ambiguity and things going wrong”

Leadership Journeys [34] – Vinod Kumar- “An entrepreneur needs to be comfortable with ambiguity and things going wrong”

Oct 31, 2022 | Podcast | 0 comments

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other’s stories – of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my...

Do The Work by Steven Pressfield – Book Summary & Review

Oct 28, 2022 | Book Review | 0 comments

Overcoming Inner Resistances People find themselves stuck in a rut, unable to realise ideas into a finished product, or even dreams into a reality, more often than they like. When the flow of creativity or ideas, feels jammed, it is very difficult to get out of it....
Leadership Journeys [33] – Raymond Aaron- “It’s wonderful to have goals and intentions because that’s the fuel of the soul.”

Leadership Journeys [33] – Raymond Aaron- “It’s wonderful to have goals and intentions because that’s the fuel of the soul.”

Oct 27, 2022 | Podcast | 0 comments

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other’s stories – of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my...

Issue #64, 25 Oct 2022 – 5 Reminders for You – for when you forget

Oct 25, 2022 | Newsletter | 0 comments

Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue online. Hey, 5 Reminders for...
Leadership Journeys [32] – Silvia Hecher- “Get a coach way before there are conflicts/struggles or things are falling apart.”

Leadership Journeys [32] – Silvia Hecher- “Get a coach way before there are conflicts/struggles or things are falling apart.”

Oct 24, 2022 | Podcast | 0 comments

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other’s stories – of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my...

Great Mental Models by Shane Parrish and Rhiannon Beaubien – Book Summary and Review

Oct 20, 2022 | Book Review | 0 comments

Decision-Making With Mental Models Any work that needs to be done requires the use of certain tools. For example, to write, one needs a pen, to fix a broken cup, one can use superglue, etc. Similarly, for decision-making, one needs to be equipped with the right tools....
Leadership Journeys [31] – Chris Federspiel – “This is about the journey and not about achieving the thing at the end”

Leadership Journeys [31] – Chris Federspiel – “This is about the journey and not about achieving the thing at the end”

Oct 20, 2022 | Podcast | 0 comments

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other’s stories – of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my...

Dream Teams by Shane Snow – Book Summary and Review

Oct 18, 2022 | Book Review | 0 comments

The Essence Of Great Teams No matter what field of work, or which role in which company, everyone needs to work in teams at some point or another. Every company, club or even theatre group vies for a dream team. After all, there’s much to be appreciated in having a...

Issue #63, 11 Oct 2022 – Doing nothing could be the best thing you do

Oct 11, 2022 | Newsletter | 0 comments

Welcome to the Deploy Yourself Newsletter, where I share what impactful leadership looks like to show your own power. I also share the most insightful lessons and stories I encountered in the last two weeks. You can also read this issue...
Leadership Journeys [30] – Brian Curtis – “When people become more and more separated and the less time we spend around one another, our relationships suffer”

Leadership Journeys [30] – Brian Curtis – “When people become more and more separated and the less time we spend around one another, our relationships suffer”

Oct 10, 2022 | Podcast | 0 comments

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other’s stories – of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my...

The Body Is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor – Book Summary and Review

Oct 6, 2022 | Book Review | 0 comments

Eradicating Body-Shaming with Radical Self-Love The world today is obsessed with looks. Media, in every form, exacerbates the importance of the “perfect look”. Definitions of size, shape, colour, hair, etc. have been blown out of proportion. Moreover, the compulsion...
Leadership Journeys [29] – Yasmina Kazitani – “As a leader, do not fear being wrong or not knowing everything”

Leadership Journeys [29] – Yasmina Kazitani – “As a leader, do not fear being wrong or not knowing everything”

Oct 6, 2022 | Podcast | 0 comments

This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast. I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other’s stories – of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my...

Inner Engineering (2016) by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev – Book Summary and Review

Oct 4, 2022 | Book Review | 0 comments

The Journey Towards Fulfilment The Western ways of living have made many realise the necessity of finding an inner steadying anchor. Due to the fast-paced lives, people lead today, many have turned to yoga to find happiness and inner peace, which are often lost in the...

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Recent Articles

  • Leadership Journeys [128] – Marjukka Niinioja – “I had to learn to stop myself from speaking to listen more.”
  • Leadership Journeys [127] – Kirk Byles – “My inquisitiveness has been the most advantageous for my career”
  • Leadership Journeys [126] – Mike Kaeding – “When you do something new, you’re terrible at it”
  • Issue #87, 18 Sep 2023
  • Leadership Journeys [125] – Abhinav & Raghav Aggarwal – “You are the sum of all the things you do daily”
  • Leadership Journeys [124] – Michael McFall – “It is on YOU to earn the right to lead”
  • Leadership Journeys [123] – Sanjay Kaul – “I’m not here by design, I am here by default.”
  • Leadership Journeys [122] – Stefany Barker – “Things are hard, but they’re under control”
  • Leadership Journeys [121] – Sufiyan Sait – “The delta between your expectation and reality is inversely proportional to happiness”
  • Leadership Journeys [120] – Afraaz Masters – “The most important thing is to keep moving forwards”
  • Leadership Journeys [119] – Karoli Hindriks – “I want to make a difference with the time I have on planet Earth”
  • Leadership Journeys [118] – Ranjan Kumar – “The more you worry about the outcome, the more corrupt you become with your efforts”
  • Leadership Journeys [117] – Blake Hutchison – “Transparent communication and customer centricity are essential for effective leadership”
  • Leadership Journeys [116] – Ajay Tiwari – “Pain brings you closer to reality”
  • Issue #86, 26 Aug 2023 – The Power of Slowing Down: 5 Ways I Slow Down Daily
  • Leadership Journeys [115] – Paul Baron – “Selling is not about talking. It is about listening”
  • Leadership Journeys [114] – Chandan Mishra – “When somebody joins my team, their success becomes my goal.”
  • Leadership Journeys [113] – Avnish Anand – “Somewhere along the way I learned to reflect better.”
  • Issue #85, 21 Aug 2023 – How I’m rethinking my leadership? (and why creativity is the fuel)
  • Leadership Journeys [112] – Marina Narishkin – “I don’t lose, I either win or I learn”
  • Leadership Journeys [111] – Anthony Millin – “If entrepreneurship was easy, everyone would do it.”
  • Leadership Journeys [110] – Adam McChesney – “Exercise, meditate, read, focus on affirmations, and drink a gallon of water every day”
  • Leadership Journeys [109] – Kilian Kaminski – “To be successful, you have to create long-lasting relationships.”
  • Leadership Journeys [108] – Mihails Scepanskis – “Motivation means trust in the future”
  • Leadership Journeys [107] – Sanket Nadhani – “A sabbatical helped me discover myself, build confidence, and open my mind”

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