I had two client conversations today that I will not forget for a while. Two clients. Both wildly successful. One's a former pro athlete who's dominated their sport for years and is now contributing to their sport in an even bigger way after retirement. The other's a CEO who's built a company where 4000+ people feel proud to work. And guess what?...

Authenticity is aligning who you are with what you think, what you say and what you do Let me tell you about Shweta, a VP at a tech company who was known for her "transparency." She'd stand in front of her team every Monday morning, preaching about open communication and honest feedback. But when her boss questioned her team's missed deadline,...

How childhood rewards for reliability can create an invisible cage around your boldest ambitions? Let me paint a picture that might feel uncomfortably familiar. You're sitting in your office, staring at a proposal that could transform your industry. Your team is waiting for your decision. The opportunity is real, the timing feels right, but...

There exists a profound distinction in both business and personal life that shapes nearly every interaction, negotiation, and relationship we engage in. It's not merely a strategy or technique but a fundamental state of being—either Being the Buyer or Being the Seller. Understanding and embodying this distinction can radically transform your...

Leaders frequently pride themselves on data-driven decisions and logical planning. Yet, there’s an often-overlooked leadership muscle that remains dramatically undertrained—the ability to purely and powerfully want something, free from justification, reasoning, or incremental thinking. This is not about frivolous desire but about tapping into a...

Have you ever noticed how some leaders seem to create results out of thin air while others struggle to move the needle despite working twice as hard? The difference often isn't found in their strategies, intelligence, or even work ethic. It's hidden in their language – specifically, whether they speak and then act with commitment or tentativeness...

Being Assertive to Your Team vs. Being Assertive for Your Team In the high-stakes world of executive leadership, how CEOs interact with their leadership teams can make or break an organization's success. Many CEOs struggle with finding the right balance of assertiveness—push too hard, and you risk creating a culture of fear and compliance; be too...

I was born and raised in India, an introverted child who thought deeply about the world. Like many others, I followed the "safe" path. I became an engineer. I built a successful 16-year career in tech. I relied on structure, planning, and logic. But something was missing. I felt a pull toward making a greater impact as far as I can remember. The...

I've spent most of my life trying to get it right. Get what right? Everything. My relationships. My career. My parenting. My software. My presentation. My trip. My very existence. For the longest time, I thought that was the point—to master the game called life by figuring out the rules and following them better than anyone else. It took me...

Do you feel stuck? Like no matter what you do, you're just spinning your wheels? That lack of momentum is costing you more than you think. It’s not just about missing goals or seeing slow growth—it’s killing your potential, draining your energy, and keeping you stuck in a loop of frustration. When it comes to leadership, momentum is the key to...