Why do we buy from the same store for years?
I picked up my son from his badminton practice and while driving home, he asked me, "Baba, who..
Are you trying to be a PERFECT candidate during job search and interviews?
Good news, you are not alone! Bad news, it does not work. Having coached hundreds of senior professionals..
What to do when you are feeling “stuck” in the current role?
Stagnation is not a good feeling; it feels like you have hit a glass ceiling and don’t know..
What do you think is causing The Great Resignation wave in the Indian IT Services space?
I was watching attrition numbers the top 3 IT Services majors reported for the last quarter (ending June..
What does it mean to be a Professional?
Currently, painting work is going on at my home. Datta and Rajesh have been working on this for..
Roger Federer journey
Roger Federer announces retirement – "It’s been an incredible adventure" “When my love of tennis started, I was..
How to improve decision-making skills?
How to make better decisions quickly? How to make difficult decisions? These are questions asked by my clients,..
Do you have a career plan for the next 5 years?
We have heard this a thousand times – “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” Over the last..
Short-term thinking vs. Long-term thinking
Someone famous has said - People overestimate what can be done in one year, and underestimate what can..
How to develop Career Clarity in 10 minutes?
If you are confused about your career direction, then this exercise can surely help you. Today I am..
How to develop your professional Personal brand?
What comes to your mind when someone says Amul, TATA, Cadbury, BMW? These are well-known brands and communicate..
How to beat procrastination?
How to beat procrastination? During a recent coaching conversation, my client Pankaj (name changed) said, “Hemant, I want..
Do you really need a Career Coach?
Recently I was talking to a senior IT professional, let's call her M, who approached me for career..
Customer Centricity builds Loyalty
Why do we buy from the same store for years? I picked up my son from his badminton..
What is Horizontal Growth?
What to do when you are feeling “stuck” in the current role? Stagnation is not a good feeling;..
How to super confident during interviews?
Are you trying to be a PERFECT candidate during job search and interviews? Good news, you are not..
Career Growth Success Story
4 promotions in 2 weeks! 4 of my coaching clients at senior levels got promoted in the last..
Shining car, a punctured tire
Shining car, a punctured tire! While taking a walk in my society premises, I have been noticing this..
What’s your growth story?
4 promotions in 2 weeks! 4 of my coaching clients at senior levels got promoted in the last..
What are they thinking about me?
What are they thinking about me? This conversation happened a few days ago. Ashok is a client of..
Self Talk Matters
One of my clients, Keshav (name changed), working with a reputed MNC, was preparing for his promotion presentation...
What are they thinking about me?
What are they thinking about me? This conversation happened a few days ago. Ashok is a client of..
Am I worthy of applying for a senior role?
Am I worthy of applying for a senior role? During our recent coaching conversation, one of my clients,..
What systems have you created for yourself?
Are you unhappy about the results you are getting? Then congratulate YOURSELF for designing a perfect system that..
Career Transition
My 10-year-old son, Ashutosh asked me, “Baba, what is this webinar that you are conducting on Saturday?” I..
How much time should I give myself for establishing in a new career?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions by my clients when they are about to embark..
What can we learn from Rocket science that will help us grow in our careers and life?
What can we learn from Rocket science that will help us grow in our careers and life? Rakesh..
Mission K2B is accomplished!
Mission K2B is accomplished! Thanks to my son, Ashutosh. A few days back, I had promised my father-in-law..
How to use Strengths for Career Success?
What is the best way to build a successful career? In my experience, one of the best ways..
Passion to Profession | Conversation with Sushant Bothe
Are you thinking about converting your passion into a profession? Then this video is a MUST watch for..
Price & Value | How they are different?
Do you ask for a discount from your doctor? A doctor uses his expertise to help you recover..
What are your reasons for stopping yourself?
Am I worthy of applying for a senior role? During our recent coaching conversation, one of my clients,..
How to Choose a Course or Certification?
Are you thinking about enrolling in a course or a certification to boost your career growth? There are..
Career Change Launchpad – Conversation with Madhura Ghare
Are you thinking about a career change? Are you wondering how can you make your passion your profession?..
Disappointment leads to a magical breakthrough!
Sometimes a disappointment leads to a magical breakthrough. Have you experienced it? Today morning, a memory popped..
How did coaching help you in your career?
"How did coaching help you in your career?" I ask my guest on the Career Success Conversations,..
A Coach wears many hats!
"I want to grow in my career and be super successful. How can a Coach help me?"..
What are your Triggers?
What are your Triggers? I was at the bicycle shop a few days ago to pick up..
Finally, the bicycle and sofa got attention!
Finally, the bicycle and sofa got attention! My 9 years old son, Ashutosh’s bicycle was due for..
Eureka moment!
Have you read the story of Isaac Newton and the kittens? Newton cut a small hole in..
Coaching works!
Recently I completed my 100th workout session. The journey with my fitness coach, Madhura started around the..
Are you trying to be perfect?
Are you trying to be perfect? Well, I have tried that for many years (and failed). I..
Drama at Work
Last week I shared with you Asha’s story, remember? Why was she frustrated with the conflicts around..
How do you handle a conflict?
Asha is a senior professional working with a global firm. In one of our recent coaching conversations,..
What to learn from a pressure cooker?
After a quick catch up, Prakash, a senior leader said, "Today I want to talk about a..
How to make complex things simpler?
“Coach, you make complex things simpler”, Vishal said. He continued, “Every time I come up with a..
Article: Leveraging Reflective Inquiry into the coaching conversation to empower clients
The phrase “reflective inquiry” is made up of two words. Reflection means serious thought or consideration. And..
What’s the next step in your career evolution?
What’s the next step in your career evolution? Ashok, a senior IT consultant with 15 yrs of..
Are you stuck in your job for too long?
Are you stuck in your organization for too long? You are not alone. I spoke to quite..
Discover Your Own Solutions
At the start of our conversation, Deepak told me that he is feeling overwhelmed & anxious. He..
