Coaching and Leadership Blog for Leaders and Coaches
Coaching vs Counselling
The title of the blog has been a question that travelled with me as I started my coaching journey. Having been interested in counselling and with a psychology backdrop, this was a natural inquiry that waited for resolution in me. I still remember the first mock coaching session I did – in my Coach training … Continue reading "Coaching vs Counselling"
- Dec 23rd 2019
Power of small things.
Everyone wants to be happy, yet joy is elusive for most people. One reason is that people tend to expect their happiness to come from big things, like a promotion at work or a sizzling new romance. I reflect on the beautiful words Mother Teresa quoted “Be Faithful in small things because it is them … Continue reading "Power of small things."
IT’S THE QUESTION THAT DRIVES US.
A pre-requisite to reading this blog is that you have watched at least the first part of The Matrix Trilogy. “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the blue pill – the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You … Continue reading "IT’S THE QUESTION THAT DRIVES US."
The Vagaries of the mind
When I visit my 87 year old father in his hometown, going with him on his morning walk is a tradition for me. He loves the opportunity to talk to me and me, listen of course. The stories are usually of his family and dated in the early 60’s or before. But today was different. … Continue reading "The Vagaries of the mind"
How coaching is helping me to be better at consulting
I have always been inquisitive with a natural tendency to probe deeper and trying to connect dots, create frameworks/models, understanding systems/ ecosystems and seek answers. This is what I have taken up as a profession “Business Consulting” and have always been trying to add value to the clients through “Creative Problem Solving”. In my pursuit … Continue reading "How coaching is helping me to be better at consulting"
‘Super-VISION’ of Coaching
Past decade has seen a phenomenal growth in coaching industry with people from varied backgrounds joining this profession. Coaching industry being highly unregulated with no universal professional standards, it is important to establish high standards of competencies and professionalism in this dynamic growth phase. So, what can help a coach maintain his/her ethical standards and … Continue reading "‘Super-VISION’ of Coaching"
Executive Presence: The A.C.E. Model Creating the X-factor in leadership!
“A person exhibiting executive presence is someone who, by virtue of the effect he or she has on an audience, exerts influence beyond that conferred by formal authority.” ___ , Gavin Dagley, Executive Presence is an evolving concept and there are many ways to define it. There is also a lot of ongoing research … Continue reading "Executive Presence: The A.C.E. Model Creating the X-factor in leadership!"
Taming the Advice Monster (My Coaching Journey)
As a consultant for more than 15 years, I have loved working with my clients advising them how to manage their image, careers, and brand. I worked through workshops, consulting and training – but, somewhere in all that advising, lurked a thought: “Is it making a difference”? “Am I helping the client build the capacity … Continue reading "Taming the Advice Monster (My Coaching Journey)"
The Power of Mindmapping
While we all were in school, one constant message that was bombarded by our esteemed teachers was not to forget a particular lesson. Sometimes, we were told that a chapter is important and may be useful during preparations for exam as well. I now wonder, has any of our teachers told us that time, how … Continue reading "The Power of Mindmapping"
Coaching and My journey of self-discovery (Spiritual)
I was/am at the crossroad of my life where I have started to reflect and introspect on trying to seek responses to some deeper questions in life. Who am I? What do I want to be? What is the purpose of my life? How are small things in my life connected with the larger picture? … Continue reading "Coaching and My journey of self-discovery (Spiritual)"
World of Fiction
I enjoy reading fiction! Literature coming from imagination – mysteries, crime thrillers, romance et all always had my attention. It has been an immersive experience, enhancing my curiosity, creativity and ability to connect the dots. Reading fiction for me is exploring other worlds through characters, stories, situations that exist only in the mind. Being involved, … Continue reading "World of Fiction"
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