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 …
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Your Passion Can Drive You To Incredible Heights
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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[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, …
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 …
Are You Holding Yourself Back? Check Out These 7 Probable Reasons Behind It.
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 …
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 …
Building A Lean And Agile Team? Here’s Why You Should Become Lean And Agile First
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 …
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 Low In Confidence?
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 …
Are You Trying To Lose Weight But Not Able To?
I WAN’T TO LOSE WEIGHT BUT I AM NOT ABLE TO …
One of the most common complaints I have heard from my clients till now is “No matter what I do, I am not able to lose weight!”
Why …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Why Brain Health Is Your Most Important Health Insurance
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 …
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 …
5 Step Process Guaranteed To Boost Your Self Confidence
Over the years I have come across many top level executives or Entrepreneurs who have worked hard to get to the top but somewhere down the line, certain incidents or life experiences would have dented their own self confidence which …
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 …
Do You Want To Be Successful Or Are You Forced To Be Successful?
Have you ever asked yourself why some talented people never succeed at all?
This world is abound with many such stories. Stories of people with lots of talent and opportunities who fail to make the most of what is given …
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 …
The Secret To Living A Life Of Adventure And Passion
“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 unhappy?…
How To Develop Emotional Maturity
Emotional maturity is one of the things that determines the quality of your life.
It can be defined as one’s ability to experience a full range of emotions from delight to grief without losing your head.
Over the years, I’ve …
4 Ways To Overcome Frustrating Challenges And Lead An Abundant Life
Are you feeling frustrated with your life right now?
Almost everybody goes through terrible, frustrating challenges.
But there’s a huge difference between those who succeed and those who struggle…
Successful people refuse to let these challenges hold them back.
On …
Want To Level Up? Here’s Why You Should Pack Your Bag And Travel Right Now
Travelling is one of the greatest experiences one can have in our lifetime.
It’s one of those things that pushes you out of your comfort zone, teaches something about yourself and the world around you.
There are some things you’ll …
Are You Starved For Time? 4 Highly Effective Time Management Strategies For Entrepreneurs
As an entrepreneur or business owner, you’re always starved for time. There never is enough time to get to all that’s on your plate.
You always find yourself lagging behind on your projects and find yourself missing out on important …
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 …
The Most Remarkable 3 Step Guide To Making Your Professional And Personal Progress Fail-Proof
Are you struggling to make progress in your personal or professional life?
Do you find yourself failing more often than you expect with respect to your goals and objectives?
Many people fail to make progress on their goals and objectives …
Here’s How to Maximize Your Will Power and Accomplish Remarkable Things
One of the most common traits I’ve found among all of my successful clients is their Willpower. They have immense amounts of willpower which they can tap into whenever they need to accomplish challenging things.
There are some people that …
Enjoy the ride of your Life
Do you see your life through a mindset of scarcity or one of abundance? Most people walk through life with constant fear of tomorrow since they do not know what is in the making.
When you do not know as …
Three steps to a Good night sleep.
Do you stay up late in the night, watching television or glued to your smartphone? No matter how hard you have been trying to regularise your sleep pattern you are slipping back in no time.
In my work as a …
Are you Happy with your Life?
I come across many people who wish that their personal or professional lives could have been happier. However they do not know that the responsibility for this is always within themselves.
Working as a “Professional Life Coach” has given me …
Bounce your way back from failure
Failure can be painful for most of us and more often than not the biggest mistake people make is to stay hurt & be in a state of Non-inertia for way too long.
Failure can hurt, if you are emotionally …
3 tips to be a smart learner
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to do the same things and are bound to get the same results. When it comes to learning an empowering habit or action, it is imperative, that we work towards learning a smarter …
What is Soulful Living?
I was asked this question in one of my seminars, during the Q&A session. Even though I could not do justice to this question then, I had promised myself that I would try and get this message across in my …
Choose Optimism Over Negativity
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 …
Success does leave clues
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 …
Being Assertive can completely transform your Life
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 …
Overcome Stress before it overcomes you
Stress more often than not is bound to keep us on our feet. Over the years, most of us have allowed it to become a Frankenstein within each of us. If you are feeling numb, indecisive, suffering from weight issues …
Predict Your Future by creating it.
Without a bright future in sight, most people get disillusioned and negative. Well there is always a better response and that is to create your future.Which tribe, do you think you belong to?Read on to find out more.
When we …
Smart Food Rules to Live by
Do you go through a guilt trip & saddled with Emotions, when you slip up on your food intake? Well, you will be surprised to know that most of us follow ancient advice, when it comes to food intake & …
Are you living Life in Denial Mode
I come across, far too many people living in the “Denial Mode” which is nothing but avoiding the truth, procrastinating and eventually delaying taking tough decisions. If this sounds familiar, then it is time to switch modes.
All of us, …
Why Worrying will not help you, take the right decisions
Are you at a cross roads of your career or personal life? If you are and do not have a clue about which road to follow, do not be surprised. Most of the successful people, have also gone through the …
Life Change’s with an Attitude of Optimism, expectancy and enthusiasm
Our attitude makes or breaks us to a large extent. You can be super successful with most of the things at your disposal, but at end of the day if you always feel lousy then all the things with you, …
Are you overwhelmed by Negativity?
At times, I wonder why there is so much Negativity around us & what is stopping people from shifting towards joy & happiness?
You are not alone, if you tend to get influenced in your thoughts & actions when there …
Managing Critics makes all the difference
Critics are always a part of our life. They could exist in the office, social circles or even in our own homes. Basically it is important for each one of us to learn about “how to identify critics” and move …
Riding an Emotional Wave Is More than Just Willpower
Do you struggle to regulate your emotions, manage your thoughts & think positively irrespective of your circumstances? Well then it is time to focus on your Emotional nerve, which helps one to gain clarity & focus in life.
Working on …
Being compelling is just a beginning
Are you making an unsuccessful effort in reaching out to people when trying to sell something or like in my case reaching out to people in helping Transforming Lives? Well to be successful, you need to work first towards selling …
What do you choose to do from today?
About three years ago, I choose to live my life on my terms and even though it has been a very different life professionally, it has been more fulfilling, satisfying & forthcoming.
Many times when people reach out to me, …
Are you knocking on the Burnout door?
Burnouts are common nowadays with stress level’s hitting the roof. It is related to feelings of monotony, lack of motivation and a drive to move on. This sort of burnout can creep up on you, slowly changing the way you …
It’s time to stop dwelling and Move on
If any of you have had an old gramophone, you would remember that the same music kept playing on if the disc had a scratch. This would carry on, till the needle was physically moved to the next groove. Does …
Rewire Your Mind & Erase Negative Thoughts
Being negative is a choice rather than a chance for most people. Being negative can be extremely detrimental to one’s life. Over the years, I have seen that having a negative approach to life will create more problems and influence …
Build good habits for life
All of us know that building good positive habits can be a herculean task, especially if you are looking at sticking with them permanently. However over the years whilst working with my clients, I have developed simple strategies which each …
My journey through the Introvert highway
Being an introvert is not a shortcoming as long as you know when to switch modes, when it comes to making an impression with people.If you are the kind of person who believes that the business world is not for …
Work on a productive overdrive
Do you often feel overworked, overwhelmed and overloaded? Most of the people who are not able to manage their time and personal productivity, go through this learning curve. With Multitasking being the new buzzword, this is bound to get worse.…
What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger
A Crisis will hit you when you least expect it. Can one be prepared to handle any crisis and come out stronger?
A Crisis can either make or break us. How you manage the whole cycle will eventually make you …
Simple truth about exercise
Everyone knows that regular exercise is good not only from a physical standpoint but also from an emotional level. However somewhere in the journey called life, we tend to ignore this. Are you guilty of walking the same path ? …
How not to let fear run you
How would your life be if fear was only a word you knew about in the dictionary? Well fear of failure is probably the highest reason which stops most people from living their dream.
You can find some solace to …
Eat healthy to strengthen your Emotional Muscle.
Are you aware that eating 5-6 servings of fruits & vegetables in a day will help in altering the mood of an individual drastically? I have seen an amazing transformation of the emotional thought process with myself and my own …
Get your positive gears turning?
If you thought that being an optimist was ingrained in our genes, you can’t be more wrong. Having an optimistic mindset, can make one improve drastically in a very short period of time and the pure energy one radiates, will …
Work on your body to improve any situation
Are you stressed out due to situations around you and feel that you are walking through a minefield most part of the day? Well at most times when you begin to work things from the inside, you give yourself a …
Make Enthusiasm your best buddy
I have seen more than enough people in this journey over the years as a Life & Wellness Coach who stop pursuing their dreams due to a lack of Enthusiasm. Even though this is a state of mind just like …
How to work towards a Calmer you
Being calm is not something with which all of us are bestowed but something each one of us can work towards and eventually master. Haven’t you wished many a time that a calmer response or reaction could have altered the …
Get Motivated & stay that way
Have you had days where you are absolutely motivated and felt you could do just about anything? Well all of us go through these patches at times in our lives but somehow miss out on ensuring that we stay motivated …
How to live an Authentic Life
Off Late, an increasing number of people reach out to me as to how can they find the courage to lead a life which is exciting and not just normal and monotonous.I am glad that even now in this materialistic …
Membership rules for the “Super Achievers Club”
Who are super achievers and what do they do differently? Well working with some of the biggest super achievers in their respective fields, over the last couple of years, has thrown some amazing insights which I will detail in the …
Why Earning Trust is a step closer to Success?
Have you been asked this question – “how can you make people trust you”?Well this conversation came my way when I was interacting with a wannabe life coach who was finding climbing the trust plateau very difficult.
Her question made …
It is time to face your fears
Are you always chained to your fears which stop you from making the biggest changes in your life?
Well … fret not because you are not alone. Having worked with people in helping them overcome some of their biggest fears, …
How does one sharpen the brain?
Let’s admit that the one thing which all of us want is to ensure that we have an edge over others when it comes to thinking right and fast. One thing which actually differentiates the wheat from the chaff is …
How do you move out of your comfort zone?
My last Blog got some amazing response from my readers, especially with respect to the – “Frog in hot water syndrome” words that I had used. What I meant by that was by being in your comfort zone over a …
What and when you eat does matter for a healthy life
Most of us are bombarded with info about what to to eat for good health. However I will be touching upon something more critical regarding when to eat the right kind of food.
This according to me helps in maximizing …
Why Motivation is not just a 10 letter word?
Do you feel motivated in some areas & the exact opposite in other areas? Well do not fret,I come across lot of people who do find themselves with the same predicament.
Motivation is a state of mind and I believe …
How to overcome Workout Laziness?
When it comes to regular exercise, people do come up with excuses and more excuses. What if I could tell you that I was in the same boat a couple of years ago, but managed to overcome this by making …
It’s time to be the best version of yourself
How would your life change if you could be your best in terms of what you are doing? For many it might look like a mirage but for really successful people it is nothing but a daily consistent effort to …
Why do women find it more difficult to lose weight?
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 …
How does Life Coaching Work?
Is there some aspect of your life you would like to change or improve, but do not know where to start? Do you have a goal or a wish that somehow seems out of your grasp? Well if you have …
Does Food intake and thought process goes hand in hand?
Do you feel low in energy, directionless and most of the time edgy? Well for all you know the number one culprit behind this might be your food intake. My common line to people is – “change your eating habits …
Life is not a lottery; it’s what you make out of it
Have you stopped in your tracks and thought about how your life would change, if you could be much more optimistic and positive? Well, over the years I have worked with quite a few clients who only wanted to work …
Have you activated the Antivirus for the Mind?
Are you aware of the devastation of your thoughts when it becomes Negative or self destructive? Off late this has become a kind of a virus that is afflicting people who do not lead a healthy life.
Working with people …
Work on change at your Operating system
What comes to your mind when I talk about change at your Operating System? When I use the words ‘Operating system’ with regard to lasting change, people connect immediately because we know that for a smart phone or a computer …
Are you guilty of being an Emotional Eater?
Have you ever wondered why you eat junk food loaded with Tran’s fat and sugars instead of a healthy food item? Do you eat when you are hungry or the other way round? Over the years, one of the most …
Is it time to Re-design your Life?
Has your life’s journey been more than perfect? Well, there is always an area where each one of you would be struggling to focus on and make it just about perfect. This is exactly the area that I work on …
How do you beat the Anxious Bug?
Do you get often bitten by the anxious bug? Well we all, at some point of time guilty in this area; However the truth is, you do not need to go through this and it is easy to beat anxiety …
How to overcome Negative thoughts and Actions
Have you been struggling with managing your Negative thoughts and Actions lately? Well worry not,Negative thoughts are normal and most of us, at some point of time, tend to have it. some of us are more conditioned to think Negatively …
How being fit & going green complement each other
As some of you already know, over the last few years I have been working on making my life simpler.I have tried to achieve this, by working towards being fitter,healthier and most importantly becoming a complete vegetarian. All these things …
Simple strategies to flip around your Life completely.
Working with a substantial number of people, over the years, in helping them change their lives has made me absolutely certain that there are clear strategies one can do to improve. These are – think more positively, be more focused …
How to develop & build the Wellness Muscle
The Wellness Muscle is a metaphor for developing a healthy habit both @ the physical & Emotional level. With more & more people neglecting their health, there has to be awareness spread around for people to be more responsible towards …
Life lessons from Kaiser
If you are wondering who Kaiser is – well he is about a year old Labrador retriever who was abandoned, rescued & finally adopted by me. I have always been a dog lover and as some of you can probably …
Why discipline is the key to be successful
Over the last couple of weeks I have observed that some of the most successful people, be it in sports or in the corporate world have been sabotaging their success. The one glaring common feature I have noticed with people …
Meditation:The key to Emotional Well-being
I am a big advocate of the meditation habit. Most of my clients and readers would have realized by now that I believe that meditation is a great way to begin & end one’s day. In fact, I would even …
How do you create a lasting change in your life
One of the most important things people want to do is, to change their life and make it last. Change as I Know, can be different to different people. Some of the people I work with would love to change …
How is your relationship with food?
What I have seen over the years with most people I have come in contact with, is that most of them relate any problem in life to food. I see a trend of emotional eating highly prevalent especially with the …
Are you living up to your potential?
When I ask the people I work with this question, I usually get a vague answer. This is because Potential is something which cannot be measured or quantified. However when you realize your own strength can change your belief structure, …
Work on the Change Muscle
Our physical muscle tends to become stronger with repeated use and this is as you know is a “No brainer”. However when I talk of the change muscle, I tend to get people’s attention because this is something which not …
Learning’s from writing my 100th Blog article
It’s been slightly more than a year since I began writing on Self development and health related topics. When I look back, I cannot imagine that I am actually writing my 100th Blog article today. There have been some …
Let go of the past and focus on the future
My recent post on Letting go of the past on my Facebook Page got some amazing response & got me thinking why not write a Blog on the same. Working with people in Redesigning their lives, has made me aware …
How to get unstuck in life?
Achievement is always a steady surge and Rome was not built in a day. These were my words to a caller,who had called me saying that she felt stuck in life and incapacitated to do just about anything. I come …
Are you proud of your own progress?
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
You are your own hero
Coaching and interacting with different people across cultures, I have realized that most people are at the mercy of external circumstances. They do not realize that we cannot change our external environment to a large extent but can dig into …