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Here’s How To Stick To Your New Year Resolutions Without Giving Up

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 …

How To Channelize Your Emotions To Achieve Any Goal That You Want

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 …

Emotional Intelligence – Your Next Best Investment For Your Success

If you are someone who is looking at moving up the corporate ladder or getting better at your business, then one of the best investments you, as an individual can make from this minute is “to work on your Emotional …

Fear is just an illusion in your mind

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 …

Low In Energy? 5 Cardinal Mistakes To Avoid At Any Cost

“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 …

Open your Mind for some great Ideas

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 …

How To Create An Empowering Vision That Will Make You Jump Out Of Bed

Most people really struggle to get out of their bed each morning. It’s a real power struggle between their higher self and the lazy self.

The alarm is snoozed at least a dozen times before they actually put their feet …

Course Correct Yourself To Find Your Passion

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 …

Boss Management Why No Company Teaches You??

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 …

Masculinity Is Never About Being Strong All The Time

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 …

Your Daily Rituals Can Make Or Break You

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 …

Is Success Being Elusive? Then Follow This 7 Step Process To 2X Your Success Quotient

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 …

5 Top Reasons Executives Stay IN Their Job Which They Do Not Like

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 …

Your Brain Can Make Or Break You. Taking Care Of It Should Be Your Priority.

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 …

Here Is How To Get Motivated And Stay Motivated

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 …

How Do You Prepare For Life’s Ups And Downs?

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 …

Are You Ready To Exponentially Grow Your Creativity, Focus And Clarity Of Thought?

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 …

Here Is How To Banish Self-Doubt And Build Your Confidence Muscle

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 …

6 Ways To Develop Amazing Willpower And Rock-Solid Discipline

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 …

5 Lessons To Learn Sooner Than Later In Life

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 …

Smart Work Is More Effective Than Hard Work. Are You Ready To Take Up The Challenge?

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 …

Your Willpower And Self Control Can Be The Gamechanger

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 …

Here Is How To Make 2018 Your Breakthrough Year

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 …

Here Is How To Improve Your Personal Growth By 5X Times With These 5 Proven Techniques.

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 …

Are You In A Career Slump? These 7 Strategies Should Lift You Up

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 …

Why Outbound Training In An External Environment Works Wonders For Your Team

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 …

Challenge Yourself To Learn Something New

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 …

What If People Around You are Toxic?

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. …

Be So Positive That Negativity Doesn’t Affect You!

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 …

The Past Doesn’t Direct Your Future. It Derails It!

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.” …

Consistency – Is It A Want Or An Absolute Need?

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 …

7 Reasons Which Prevent You From Being More Confident

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 …

Can Individual Transformation Help An Organization?

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.”…

Some Insights From My High Performance Alchemy Master Class -September 2017

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 …

Here Is How To Rewire Your Brain For Success

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 Insights From My High Performance Alchemy Master Class

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 …

[New Live Event] : High Performance Alchemy Master Class

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, …

[New Live Event] : High Performance Alchemy Master Class

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 …

Here Is Why You Should Slow Down Especially If You Are Moving Into A Senior Position

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 …

Bounce Back From Anything In Life In 3 Simple Steps

Resilience is the word that defines one’s ability to rise again strongly after being knocked down.

Confucius once spoke of resilience as our greatest glory. These were his words, “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising …

3 Steps Guaranteed To Help You Crush Your Old Thought Process.

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 …

Ominous Flags To Read Before You Are Fired From Your Job. Point 7 Is Most Important.

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 …

7 Destructive Habits To Change If You Are Looking At Exponential Growth

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 …

Are You Credible? Here’s The One Thing That Can Make Or Break Your Success

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 …

Kick The #1 Killer Out Of Your Life! Point 7 Is The Most Effective Step

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 …

11 Secrets Which You Don’t Get To Hear From Any Life Coach For Free

It’s been more than a decade of working as a professional Life Coach for me and I could not think of a better time to share some insights on What Life Coaching is all about and what should people be …

Here Is How To Be An Optimist, Persevere And Create More Opportunity

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, …

9 Bitter Truth Pills To Swallow To Live Your Authentic Self

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 …

5 Ways To Turn Back The Clock In Less Than 8 Weeks

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 …

High Performing Executives Decoded

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 …

5 Simple Ways To Maximize Your Potential By Stepping Up

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 …

Clean Office Politics … Is It A Myth?

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 …

Six Bullet-Proof Strategies To Work On Your Confidence

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 …

What Makes A True Leader?

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 …

10 Steps For An Amazing Life Transformation

More and more people are finding it difficult to stay in the present and stay focused. I do keep hearing this again and again. “Satish! I do find it next to impossible to stay focused and am overwhelmed with things …

7 Time Wasting Activities To Kick Out To Become More Successful

Habits are something which we have become good at over the years. When these habits turn out to be time & energy drainers, then it’s time to work around it to change it or better replace it with a new …

Is Your Job Pushing You Over The Edge? Then 7 Signs To Look Out For

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 …

Emotional Intelligence Your Key To Be Successful In Life

Are you aware that Emotional Intelligence is what separates the best performers from the rest of the pack.

Emotional Intelligence is something which cannot be measured easily. However it does play a critical role in how each one of us …

3 Key Ways Your Health Influences Your Success Quotient

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 …

Why Failing Is Not As Bad As You Think? 5 Important Lessons From CEOs Who Have Failed

Did you just fail at something that you gave your heart and soul at? Do you feel hurt?

All of us go through failure in our lives.

But for most of us, the psychological experience of failure inflicts deep pain …

7 Life Lessons From The Himalayas

After a long time I did go back to my favorite place on earth, which is the Himalayan Range of Mountains. Even though I have traversed across the mountains many a times before, this time it was very special.

We …

Is Your Schedule Making You Go Crazy? Here’s How To Gain Control

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 …

3 Steps To Motivate Yourself When You Don’t Feel Like It

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 …

Are You At A Cross Road In Life? Here Is How To Navigate Your Way Through.

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 …

Do You Procrastinate? 7 Surprising Reasons Behind It

One of the biggest challenge people face when it comes to being successful is that they tend to procrastinate. You might be someone who has picked up this habit recently or someone who has worked on it diligently over the …

10 Limiting Beliefs That Are Holding You Back Right Now

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 …

21 Ways To Motivate Yourself And Get Back On Track When You’re Feeling Stuck And Down

No matter how clear you are about your goals and your actions, there are always times when you lose motivation, feel stuck and don’t want to get back on track.

It can be very hard when you get into that …

How To Gain Mental Clarity And Focus In The Next 7 Minutes

Get unstuck, Stop procrastinating

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 …

5 Things To Do Before Breakfast To Win Every Day.

Over the last few weeks I have been personally interviewing some of the biggest CEO’s & Business Entrepreneurs for my upcoming book and the one factor which is not surprising and the common denominator is the way each one of …

Here Is How To Improve Your Likable Factor

Over the years I have come across far too many people who do believe that being likable is a natural ingrained trait that few lucky ones are born with.

However the reality is far from the truth. I am more …

How To Double Your Energy, Lose Weight And Amplify Your Focus

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 :

Struggling to

…

4 Key Habits For Creating Personal And Professional Success

Over the years, I have worked with several executives and entrepreneurs.

Some of whom were extremely successful professionally but their personal life was nothing great .

At the same time, there have also been clients whose family life is brilliant, …

3 Warning Signs That You’re Working Too Hard

Let’s say you have some money set aside and are looking to invest it in a fund.

If you’re a prude investor, you’ll carefully explore alternate options, the risks involved and the total ROI % you’re going to get from …

How To Beat Perfectionism And Still Do Your Best Work

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 …

Here Is How To Manage Time Exceptionally Well In Real Life

If you are reading this Blog then I am more than certain that you are struggling to manage your time effectively just like majority of the people.

However remember that we cannot be 100 % effective when it comes to …

Here’s How To Reinvent Yourself In 5 steps

Are you unhappy with your current life situation? It might be your job, your business, your health or your relationships.

If you’re not satisfied with the results you are getting in any of these areas, it’s time to introspect and …

How To Redesign Your Life

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 …

Do You Have Bad Habits That Are Pulling You Down? Here’s How To Tackle Them

Just the other day, I was thinking about how easy life would be if we were able to replace all of our bad habits with positive ones.

If that could really happen, life wouldn’t be complicated as it is now. …

5 Things You Can Do Starting Today To Get More Done

Would you like to learn how to get more done? Do you struggle to keep up with your commitments despite of having the best intentions?

The inability to get stuff done is a pandemic in our modern society. More and …

How To Prepare Your Mind For Peak Performance

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 …

Are You Emotionally Intelligent? Here’s The #1 Trait That Will Make You Stand Out From Others

Have you ever wondered what makes some people stand out from others? What’s that ‘special trait’ that makes them far more successful than others?

It’s their Emotional Intelligence. Ordinary people allow their emotions to dictate their thoughts, feelings and actions. …

How To Stop Procrastinating And Start Taking Action On Your Goals

Almost all the articles that I write are directed towards one thing – helping you create the life you want.

Creating the life that you truly want requires you to undergo some kind of change.

You have to let your …

How To Transform Every Single Area Of Your Life… Starting Today

Hey there…

You’re reading this article right now because you’re probably not happy with your present situation in life and desire a change… either in your health, finances or relationships.

If that’s the case, I have a special promise that …

Feeling Nervous About A Presentation? 3 Quick Steps To Beat Anxiety And Rock The Presentation

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 …

Want To Be Successful? 4 Simple Laws That You Need To Master

When you’re struggling to put food on the table and make ends meet, you won’t be looking to become successful or making it big.

You’ll rather be worried about how you are going to get past your current famine.

And …

How To Make Meditation A Daily Habit

Do you believe in the power of meditation but find yourself struggling to make it a habit? If yes, you’re not alone.

There are so many people that I speak to on a day to day basis who believe that …

Remarkable Leadership – Leading With Trust And Integrity

Have you ever done any of the following?

Said the wrong things at the wrong time
Misjudged a situation
Did not keep your promises
Lied to people

If yes, you’re not alone. Almost every single person puts their foot in …

3 Steps To Be More Action Oriented And Win The War Within

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 …

Obliterate Procrastination!

4 Quick And Easy Steps To Overcome Procrastination And Get More Done, Period!

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 …