Defend Against Toxic Work Environments
In the relentless pursuit of professional success, many of us find ourselves tethered to demanding careers, striving to meet the expectations of our bosses.
But what happens when those expectations become toxic, seeping into every …
In the dizzying world of corporate leadership, it’s easy to lose sight of one crucial element: yourself.
Yes, you, the high-flying executive steering the ship to success.
But amidst the board meetings, strategy sessions and endless emails, have you paused …
Facing the daunting prospect of job loss can often leave you feeling paralyzed, trapped like a deer caught in headlights. However, it’s essential to break free from this immobilizing mindset and take charge of your career paths. By adopting a …
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 …
Are you aware that the first one hour on waking up is what sets you up, to make the day most productive? Well! I have been writing over the years, about doing the right things before going to sleep and also during the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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.…
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. …
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.” …
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.”…
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 who …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
One of the most common challenges off late I do come across with most my clients is lack of sleep or a phenomenon called as disturbed sleep.
Well, if you are someone who has been struggling over the years for …
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 …
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 …
Do you often find yourself working 6 – 7 days a week for almost 12 – 15 hours a day? If yes, you’re not alone.
There are a lot of people that I’ve worked with personally who do this. They …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Hey there…
So it’s another year that has gone by and tomorrow, it’s going to be a new beginning.
You may have had goals that you wanted to accomplish this 2014. You may have achieved some of them, made some …
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 …
Most of the people I do come across do look for change in their lifestyle, especially when alarm bells start ringing. One of the things I do tell people is that when it comes to your health you have to …
Do you always want to head back home sit down with your family and not be bothered about the day gone by at work or business?
Well some of the most successful people do exactly that and my question to …
One of the most profound learning I have gained over the years is “Either you manage time or time will manage you”. One key trait, which does come out right in the front of any successful person, is their Art …
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 …
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 …
This Weird Little Hack Makes You 2X Productive Almost Instantaneously
Are you struggling to stay focussed and productive?
Then, I have an easy to use weird little hack that will make you 2X more productive almost instantaneously.
But before …
Are you someone who believes that your friends, colleagues and others succeeded out of sheer luck? Do you feel that luck is far more important than skill when it comes to making progress and creating success?
If yes, you’re not …
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 …
Constant happiness is a myth and it’s something that you only notice in movies and fiction books with beautiful stories of “happily ever after”.
While “happily ever after” is a myth, it’s indeed possible for one to stay happy and …
Everybody wants to win big in life. But for many, it’s just a fantasy that they’ll never realize.
The few people who do reach that level of success,never get there through just planning and knowledge.
Being extremely successful or winning …
If you’re like most people, you too would have been affected by the myriad of negative thoughts and energies that bombard us at different times of the day. Even though certain kinds of negative thoughts and emotions can help keep …
Over the years, I have personally worked with various successful people… some of whom are pioneers in their respective fields and from those experiences, I have come to one conclusion:
Successful people operate differently. They have certain key habits that …
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 …
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 …
One of the most common questions I receive during my seminars and when working with people 1 on 1 is about self-confidence and whether it can really be improved. If you find that you are not as confident as you’d …
Did you know that some of the best people in every field diligently work on ONE key trait that is responsible for both their personal and professional success?
Would you like to discover what that is? If yes, pay close …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Are you aware that the food you consume, can have a massive impact on your productivity at the physical & Emotional level by 20-30 percent at the very least?
Like automobiles which run on good fuel, it is the quality, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Are you one or know of someone who has reached a stage in life, where nothing works as planned. Do you see the simplest things, frustrating you and sending you off towards self pity?
Well you are not alone. Most …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
With the New Year round the corner I am sure most of you are working towards making the next twelve months the most successful. However if you are aware of the trap doors, you will be in a better position …
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 …
Are you aware that regular course correction is what ultimately gets an airplane to its destination? I was surprised to know this and realised that creating an ideal future can often make present problems irrelevant.
Often I am approached by …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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
Over the years when people with genuine issues or those who were just stuck in life used to reach out to me and then disappear, it used to frustrate me no end. It does not any more. Not that I …
In more than two decades of driving, I’ve never had a serious accident. Occasionally the thought did occur to me and I came close to this two days back. An overspending hatchback rear ended our vehicle, which was pulled off …
The week has been phenomenal for the simple reason that I have been helping my coaching clients work on their goals through visualization.
Is visualizing a myth or is there something more to it? When I look back I am …
One thing which people value the most according to me is to just be positive. I have had some people over the years telling me that “You know, it does not matter if I lose everything, but I need to …
I have been receiving a number of calls from people who unfortunately have succumbed to the market condition and lost their jobs. I feel for them from the bottom of my heart, but according to me, the most important thing …
The one thing, one can do to click on their own low confidence switch is to compare someone’s strength to their own weakness. I have noticed this so many times over the years and was myself not immune to this …
When I receive a call from an unknown number in the dead of the night, I usually know someone is so desperate that they would have thrown out their logical side and called the moment they see what work I …
With the New Year already a week behind us, most of the resolutions for some would have either fallen flat and for those of you who have still managed to hold on to your horses,given below is a clear Road …
My inspiration to do what I am doing currently comes from making people shift from their limiting beliefs and move forward towards their goals. This is easier said than done but ultimately if you develop the mindset that weaknesses aren’t …
I come across people who feel they are extremely shy be it with their clients, business associates or at times even with their family which affects them in a big way. Many of us know that making a positive impression …
Lately, I have been hearing that nothing seems to be moving in one’s career or life because of one’s luck. This seems to elude them every time they work towards a goal. With so many negative things happening around us …
I notice that nowadays, most people are overwhelmed more often than not. Whilst there are many positive ways to manage this, some look at negative ways of coping like smoking, drinking or at times worse – doing nothing. Others cope …
How is that some of us create possibilities and others only react when things happen. Well, I am a strong believer that you can create your life’s blueprint just the way you want and not react to things that have …
Off late I come across many people with serious relationship issues. Even worse is that they are not doing anything about it. Sometimes these relationships involve two people in a marriage living under the same roof but living different lives. …
When I saw a car owner chastising a parking attendant yesterday for a trivial issue which could have been ignored, I realized that by being a little forgiving the young gentleman in his flashy car could have made his evening …
Sunday is one day when I do not touch my Laptop and when my instincts told me to log in on a Sunday morning I could not ignore it for too long. What was to follow was a first time …
Last week when I discussed this with one of my Coaching Clients, he was surprised and ended up asking me if there is something called as a relaxed Workday at all. Well my intention is not to disappoint many of …
I have often come across people resisting change and inadvertently procrastinating. They are unable to take decisions which they know will change their life for the better. They are unable to manage the resistance hurdle which in their mind’s eye …
Have you ever read a book or a blog post and felt a profound sense of clarity—like you knew exactly what you needed to do—only to find yourself feeling paralyzed by the same old struggles hours or days later? Have …
When I interact with the top of the line leaders of today, One thing which strikes me is, even the most experienced and revered Leaders have difficulty in leading teams. Surprisingly at times they turn inwards to beget the solution …
What do you do if you have a dream and everybody around you is laughing at your dream? This might sow the seeds of doubt in your mind. I have gone through this and am right now living the way …
When I started practicing Yoga about 2 years back, I never dreamt that one day I would be sitting with my Laptop on a wonderful Tuesday afternoon and going Ga Ga about it. Even though I don’t consider myself an …
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