“I’m not sure I can be a manager, because I am an introvert,” said my client Anjali. This was her response when I asked about her career plans. We often picture a leader as the quintessential Alpha male (and sometimes female) flamboyant, visible and extroverted. It is easy to assume that to be a leader these […]
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The good news first. If you find yourself relating to this post you are probably a high achiever. High achievers thrive on their achievements. While power, wealth and fame may also be strong motivators too, the high of delivering a difficult outcome is unmatched. The world of a high achiever is also very different from
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In my last post, I explored transitioning from one organisation to another. Many of us(myself included) shift industries as part of our career journeys. Everyone has different reasons for doing this. Some do it in order to follow a passion while others do it for involuntary reasons like layoffs. A lot of people also transition
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In today’s fast-paced world jobs are no longer for life. Career moves are part of the journey and even recommended as a way to grow your skills and experience. Millennials and iGens are known to hold 2-3 parallel jobs and thrive in them. In the course of your career, you are likely to encounter multiple job transitions.
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The most common developmental goal for executives today is that they need to be more strategic. If you are part of the middle management and aspiring to be a senior leadership, there is a strong chance that at some point you have already received this feedback- that you need to be more strategic. Some managers get
What your manager means when he says that you need to be more strategic? Read More »
Recently Prashant came to me seeking support in his career. We discussed the goals for the coaching engagement which were primarily about reviving his focus on his career. Prashant told me that his career had been going great till a couple of years back. Then a new manager who was both demanding and dominating took over. Prashant
Newton’s first law of motion and how it applies to your career Read More »
Rajesh is a very successful sales manager. He is known as a people’s person and is highly spoken of by both his team and his customers. His biggest strength is managing relationships and building trust with his team and customers. This has got him ample success in the market space he operates in. At the same
Internal networking is not optional. Embrace it! Read More »
” I’ve come to realise your career is all about the choices you make. Every single one matters.” – Demi Lovato Manoeuvring your career through different roles and opportunities can sometimes be confusing. Often an opportunity arrives at your door and you feel unsure. On the surface it looks, feels and sounds just right. But something
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