Have you set a few resolutions that you want to keep this 2021? Are you already experiencing trouble sticking to it?
Many people set resolutions year after year… but very few succeed in persevering with them. Some people stay with …
Have you set a few resolutions that you want to keep this 2021? Are you already experiencing trouble sticking to it?
Many people set resolutions year after year… but very few succeed in persevering with them. Some people stay with …
The biggest challenge most of the working people face is, how to be healthy when one spends so much time at work which includes commuting as well. Over the years, the biggest obstacle in every one’s mind when it comes …
Negativism is something which is all around us. I always believe that each one of us do have a choice to either walk away from it or sink along with it. However, one thing is for certain – there is …
I always believed that being fit is not only to be healthy physically, but also emotionally. In fact when I work with my clients I focus more on the emotional aspect with some of them since it is easier to …
Pepper spray, stout stick, stun gun, swiss knife and so on …a range of weapons do come to our mind the moment we think about self-defence. And … we do not stop at one method when it does come to …
In one of my seminars on “Emotional Well-Being”, a participant asked me what might be the two key areas one needs to focus on to be successful.
It was a straight-forward question but it made me think.
I told him …
I have realized over the years that the mere fact of facing up to the fear will make most of us freeze in our paths towards being more decisive. More than often,the fear of action makes many people lead a …
“You know Satish … I was someone who woke up each morning raring to go and always eager to step outside and seize the day. I was more than able to get through an 8-6 schedule with a lot more …
Have you gone through days when you were full of energy and could conquer the world? Have you also gone through days where the exact opposite happens with you slacking down and losing most of your energy in just a …
Work from home Fatigue is the new challenge for most of the employees who are forced to work from their respective homes due to the pandemic. With hardly any social interactions, back to back meetings and unrealistic expectations from their …
We are as fit as our immune system. If you are falling sick way too often and realize that you are not as energetic & peppy as you were, you need to work on your immune system.
I was under …
If you are working towards generating great ideas to improve your life, then it’s time to unchain yourself from the mundane, conventional thoughts, which occupy your brain.
Over the last few weeks, I have been working on this aspect in …
The year 2010 was the year for me when I was spearheading a big project and working through deadlines. There was a critical issue which did ensure that my tech team had to work round the clock and even though …
Stress to a certain extent is good for all of us however once it does cross the threshold, then it often begins to eat from the inside. The damage unregulated stress can cause both at the physical and Emotional level …
Way back in early 2009 when I was at the airport, I did pick up a Magazine which did speak about Entrepreneurship and its unknown challenges. I did go through the complete article and was hooked on to the idea …
Let us all agree that for most people working in an organization, your respective boss will always be on top of the list of people who does matter. It was no different for me, when a decade back I also …
Over the last one decade, my profession has given me some deep insights on how women and men think and express their feelings. Now what I am going to share in the next few paragraphs are only about my experience …
Have you heard the words “A family which eats together stays together” Well, when I did heard this for the first-time many decades back I was not surprised because our family always did have at least one meal together.
When …
Have you ever wondered as to why some people are extremely successful in whatever they do but some are destined for failures? I am sure that just like me, you would have wondered over the years as to what is …
Over the last one decade as an Executive Coach, I did have the opportunity to interact with many executives who had reached out to me saying that they were not happy about their job and dreaded going to the same …
Mental Illness is not something to be hushed up or feel sorry about. It is a vast subject and I am not qualified to speak about it. However one thing I can speak about Mental illness from the perspective of …
Recently, I received a call from my friend Jimmesh Sarvotam who was my school mate and later also my batch mate during my college days. We had studied together for almost a decade plus and Jimmesh was always the studious …
Richard Sengupta reached out to me couple of weeks back and during the conversation he did mention that “Satish in the last 6 months I have gone through the worst of times and also the best of the times” Now …
Everybody wants to boost their brain power so that they can be ahead of their peers and competitors in the corporate world. When you begin to feel sluggish, uncreative and not able to focus on your thoughts then most people …
When Self-doubt creeps in then it is just about time before it begins to erode your self-confidence. One of the most common challenges I do come across with Executives and Entrepreneurs is self-doubt and low confidence in themselves.
Now for …
Each one of us wants to be successful. However how many of us do put in the time and effort on a consistent basis? I always tell this to my clients and during my Leadership Interventions.
Becoming successful is not …
One of the most common thoughts I did hear from a majority of my own clients over the years was “Satish, If I had only learnt this early in my life, I would not have wasted all my time on …
One of the most common challenges Executives & Entrepreneurs do face is lack of time to get everything done. This does make them feel that they are not doing enough and eventually burn themselves out.
Are you aware that as …
There is no Secret to massive Success. All of us do know that doing something which you are passionate about on a consistent basis with absolute focus will eventually get you to your big goals. However, this is what goes …
Raghu reached out to me couple of months back for Executive Coaching. He was heading the Technical Team in his company. His concern was that his team-mates were not showing much enthusiasm towards their job. I asked him the nature …
Your eyes will often only see what you want to see, and your ears will only hear what you want to hear. This is something which has been known for thousands of years. However, what I am about to share …
When I share this figure in my Leadership Interventions or during my coaching engagement that, almost 70 % Indians are disengaged at work most are surprised.
However, remember that high paying jobs or even fancy designations does not guarantee an …
One of the most common traps most of the high performing executives and established business leaders fall into is that they tend to believe that they have to do everything on their own. This cannot be farther from the truth.…
Off late many organizations are finding out that outbound training away from the office cubicles and conference rooms is very effective. The biggest advantage is that new learnings are ingrained much better in a new outdoor facility away from the …
Learning is a never-ending process and one should always be open to learn and also unlearn. When the opportunity does arise one should never give up to grab with both the hands. Our High Performance Alchemy Masterclass which is on …
Prashant was involved in a project which he really loved. It was one of the best projects in his organization. He was proud to be a part of that team. Things were going on really well when something changed overtime. …
Of late, the phrases “Be positive”, “Life is awesome!”, “I am really excited!” and so on have become quite common. Sometimes, it may seem like how can anyone be so positive all the time?
Are people merely putting on an …
We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future.
– George Bernard Shaw
8 out of 10 people who come to me say “Satish! My past is bothering me too much.” …
Just imagine going to a hill-station by bus or your car . As many of you would already have experienced, you will obviously have to go through several twists and turns, Right? One wrong turn … you drop down below …
If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life
– Marcus Garvey
If there is one life skill which propels you up the success ladder, it is building confidence! However, this particular life …
Many clients have come to me for coaching in the past. Their common expectation is “I wan’t to contribute more to my organization but am not able to. I work really hard but it’s still difficult to meet my targets.”…
When you give learning a priority then, nothing can stop you from living your vision. This is exactly what did happen when some amazing people made time on a Sunday and spent some quality time in the High Performance Alchemy …
How successful you are often depends on your emotional state. The emotional state is directly connected to the state of your mind. So, if you are someone looking at success outside you, then you are trying to find the pot …
Some of the biggest learnings can and will happen when one is free from all distractions. This is exactly what did happen on Aug 6th, 2017 during the whole day of sharing, learning and unlearning.
For those of you who …
Each of our beliefs will either drive us towards our goals or at times even away from our goals. The same beliefs can either empower you or disempower you. Sounds familiar?
If you are aspiring for bigger things in life, …
Learning how to bulletproof your mind from uncertainty, limiting beliefs and bouts of low energy is certain to put you on the front foot. Because, deep down you do know that you are capable of much more than what you …
Recently, I did meet up with a smart young executive. Let’s call him Rahul for reference. Now Rahul was someone who had almost close to 2 decades of work experience, dynamic and a go getter. Rahul’s challenge was something which …
Do you feel deep down in your gut that you are more capable than what you are doing right now but somehow not able to get through the haze? Well, I am not surprised at all. I do hear this …
If you are an entrepreneur or an executive who is at the top of your organization, you are probably concerned about how you can make your team lean and effective.
A lean and agile team can make a significant difference …
Are you aware that an average human mind generates about 70,000 thoughts per day? That’s about 2916 every hour. So, nature does give you that many opportunities to work on yourself or bring yourself down.
What you choose is your …
Getting fired and losing one’s job is one of the most traumatic experience one can go through. Sadly, there is nothing much one can do if something like this does happen. However, you can do everything in your control to …
Everything does happen in the mind and often our actions are influenced by our thoughts. Each of our habits are conceived, nurtured and rooted deep inside our own head more than anywhere else. So, if you are looking at changing …
Let’s face it…
There’s no straight-forward path to becoming successful. Hard work alone won’t get you the promotion, help you scale your business or attract the relationship you want.
When it comes to accomplishing certain goals, your ability to influence …
Leadership is all about humility, humanity & being Adventurous. Some of the best leaders I have come across in the last decade as a professional Executive coach have these traits which has been their forte.
Remember no one is born …
Have you ever felt that you have been working too hard? Do you sometimes wonder whether all this extra effort was worth it?
I know you have been sincere with your work and pushed yourself so you can move up …
“Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing” – Denis Whitley
Are you going through a life situation that makes you feel frustrated and …
Most people are stressed because they are overwhelmed with the number of things they need to do in the given 24 hour day. If the tasks in hand do stress you out, then you need to remember that working on …
Walk into any office environment and you will find a few sullen faces that are anxious and stressed.
If you are reading this, it’s likely that you do know some of those sullen faces.
At the same time, I also …
When was the last time you stood in front of the mirror and flexed your arms? No! I am not joking here. If you are someone who has never done this small activity, then do yourself a favor. Next time, …
Recently, I spoke with a High Performing Executive who was seeing a 30% reduction in her team size and was not sure if she was next in line. Even though she did have decades of experience and an excellent track …
Nobody is born an optimist or a pessimist. Our upbringing and our immediate environment does play a big role in making us one. Research does say that Optimist live a healthier and longer life, create more opportunities and most importantly, …
Have you noticed that people are more comfortable talking about the weather, celebrities and sports but when it does come to talking about their own self, they are always a step back. Over the years I have come across very …
Do you remember your wonder years? For most like me it would have been wanting to get older, have the freedom to do whatever we wanted and not be answerable to parents and siblings. There were times during my teen …
For some of you who do not know yet, I have been working on my upcoming book High Performance Alchemy for a year now and have been interviewing some Top C Level Executives across India to know their insights as …
If you are looking at becoming the person who you always wanted to be, then it’s time to step up. For this to happen it is critical you begin to really make a difference and take confident steps in creating …
If you are hearing about office Politics for the first time, then I am sure that you are either working as a Solopreneur or on a sabbatical. Any organization where people tend to spend more time at work than outside …
What is one thing which according to you stands out in a confident person? Well, the one thing I do hear again and again, when I do ask this question is their belief in themselves. A confident person is someone …
A few months back, a Sr Vice President of a large multinational company reached out to me because he felt he was sidelined for another executive for a plum promotion at the corner office. Now this kind of things do …
Latest research has pointed out that more than 50 % of the people end up setting Goals before the beginning of the year but only 8-10 % diligently work towards it and a minuscule percentage actually get there.
Now for …
These 7 Hacks will guarantee you a quick turnaround …
Being confident is not something which we are born with but this is a strong trait which can be developed and strengthened over the years. Latest research has more than …
One thing which I have learnt over the years working with people is that most do not fear failure but majority of the people do fear being successful. Yes, you did read it right.
Fear of Success is making many …
This conversation happened recently with one of my clients during her Executive Coaching sessions. In the midst of our conversation, the focus shifted to Leadership as she made a remark “He was a True Leader!” about her Business Head. The …
Everybody does know that it’s a gargantuan task to make big changes in life to become healthier. However, if I tell you that the opposite does work more effectively, at least some of you might be interested to know more.…
High paying job with all the perks does come with its own set of challenges, which more often than not derails a high performing executive.
You might be someone who is scampering towards the corner office or an Entrepreneur …
There are more than enough written & spoken about why being healthy both at the physical and Emotional level is important, but how many of you do know that it also plays a critical role in helping you succeed at …
Have you experienced days where nothing seemed to be going right for you? Did you find yourself stuck, helpless and asking yourself, “Why is this happening to me”?
If yes, you’re not alone.
Almost every one of us experiences days …
Motivation is simply the energy that drives discipline. When someone sets a goal and determines to be successful in it, motivation is what drives them.
You may have set a fantastic goal, built a great plan and feel determined to …
I can’t think of many things scarier than reaching a crossroad in life. You know, that turning point where you need to make some big changes and decisions—or else things will only get from bad to worse.
When I decided …
“I’m stressed out”
“This thing is stressing me out”
“Please. I’m stressed. I can’t think properly”
“I’m exhausted”
“I hate my job”
“I need a vacation’
“I hate my life”
Those are some common phrases that we tell ourselves and …
The fact that you’re reading this article tells me that you want a better life. You want to achieve more, do more and be more.
… but you find yourself feeling empty and stuck, unable to move towards what you …
When was the last time you slept late, but did get up early in the morning full of energy and vigor, just because you were heading out to catch a flight to your favorite holiday?
However when it comes to …
Over the years I have noticed that some of the most successful people do have one incredible quality and that is their ability to focus on one thing for an extended period of time.
However with …
Do you take care of the most important organ in your body? The one that helps you with problem solving? The one that helps you with innovating new ideas? The one that helped the human race as a whole with …
Would you like to learn how to double your energy levels, lose weight and amplify your focus?
If you’re like most people who read my blog, you’re definitely experiencing problems in one of these areas.
Either you’re :
I have a question for you…
When I say the word ‘Perfect’, what comes to your mind?
Does the thought trigger a picture of someone who’s absolutely organized, always does tasks effectively and with 100% efficiency?
Do you feel you …
Would you like to learn about how you can burn fat without any exercise at all? Does the above statement sound like a fake one?
If you’re like most people, your “I do not believe it!” radar would have gone …
Are you frustrated with your current life situation? Do you feel dissatisfied with your lifestyle?
If yes, you’re not alone. In the last few years, I have worked with many people just like you. They came to me because they …
Almost every one of us wants to be productive, get stuff done and achieve all the goals that we have. However, only a small percentage of people really succeed at it. Most of them struggle despite of the best intentions.…
There isn’t a lot of difference between YOU and Virat Kohli.
Both of you are required to perform at your highest levels continually. People higher in the food-chain expect you to produce the best results and questions are asked when …
Do you have an important presentation or a personal meeting with someone high-profile in the next couple of days? Does the meeting make you feel restless and anxious?
If yes, you’re not alone. Almost everyone experiences the same kind of …
Have you ever done any of the following?
If yes, you’re not alone. Almost every single person puts their foot in …
When was the last time you were stuck in a situation where you knew what you should be doing but could not move an inch due to the habit of procrastination.
I do come across people who have been putting …
Almost every one of us procrastinates at some point in our lives. Even though we recognize the importance of doing something, we have an inherent tendency/temptation to …
Most want Happiness but few can figure out how to live it. In my experience it is not the biggest things which will make a person happy but small things. I have known people who have everything in this world …
Do you struggle to be in control with what you eat? Well most people tend to stray when it comes to unhealthy eating.
What causes the most damage, when it comes to your wellbeing is when you begin to associate …
Are you aware that the more you cling onto things in your life; the more you are creating a mindset of scarcity? This mindset is more often than not, based on fear.
I have noticed over the years that when …
If you are consistently leaning towards negative thoughts or even actions, remember it is your choice & before you can realise, you become extremely good at it.
Even though the human mind is extremely adaptive, it somehow tends to follow …
People know that they need to be healthy to enjoy the quality of their life. Do you know this, but have not risen to the occasion?
Over the last few years, I have seen people moving up the ladder both …
Transformation in life begins in picking a Momentum wave & riding it. Have you been stuck with a vision, dream or even a Life goal, for lack of momentum? Well fear not, I have walked this path before.
You might …
Are you looking at being extremely successful in your chosen field & wish you had a user manual to refer to in times of need? Most want to, but they also do not know how to.
Working as a Life …
If you are a woman overloaded with work on the personal & professional front and the last thing on your mind is your health, then you should be reading this Blog Article.
With Women’s day round the corner, it is …
Assertiveness is a trait which goes hand in hand with our belief & values. Have you been caught napping, at a time in your life when a little more Assertiveness would have done you a world of good?
I have …
Do you focus on being more healthy in the mind or the body? Well you will be surprised to know that most focus on being healthier physically. However wellness is nothing, but being in top notch shape both in the …
Are you aware that each one of us will eventually come face to face with a Burnout in our life? If we do not take it seriously, it eventually can put us out of commission.
Burnouts are common nowadays. I …
Have you been asking this question more often than not and perplexed to find that there no one realistic answer? Well worry not, I get more calls from women, especially on this one particular issue, and will try & address …
Most of the time, we tend to be hard on ourselves and do not realize, how far we have come from where we had initially started. It could be working on ourselves or spending more time with our