How Coaching Unlocks Leadership Potential
In this edition, I want to talk about mindsets and self-imposed limits. Many of the barriers we, as individuals, face in our personal and professional lives are self-imposed, shaped by our upbringing and the limiting beliefs we develop over time. These beliefs, often unconscious, can significantly hinder our potential. Personal and team leadership constrained by […]
How Leadership and Career Coaching Can Empower Founders to Succeed
Have you ever looked at a puzzle or a word game and while trying to solve it panicked about whether you will actually be able to solve it? You’re staring at it, you know you’re good at it but you don’t know if you’ll get it. Then bam! You know the answer! Out of nowhere, […]
Aha! OK, GOT IT! I’M PRESSING RESET
‘I’m sorry Anu? What do You think you’re doing? What does pressing RESET mean?’ Well for starters my dear readers and friends it means that I’m starting over in my career and business. ‘Huh??’ Well don’t worry, let me explain. For the last almost seven years I got hit by something quite insidious. Burnout, a […]
Boost Leadership Skills by Understanding Different Types of Motivation
As decision-makers in today’s rapidly changing workplace, it’s crucial to understand the forces that drive our teams to perform at their best. Motivation, in all its forms, lies at the heart of our ability to inspire, engage, and retain talent. Two fundamental types of motivation—intrinsic and extrinsic—play distinct roles in influencing behavior and outcomes. Understanding […]
Catalysts for Change: The Role of Leadership in Sparking Employee Motivation
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, where digital transformation and global competition are reshaping industries, the role of leadership in driving employee motivation has never been more critical. Effective leaders act as catalysts for change, igniting the passion and energy within their teams that fuels innovation and propels organizational growth. In this article, we will […]
A Neuroscience Lens for Leadership Selection
Introduction Recently in discussions with an HR leader responsible for multiple geographies with a large multinational, on the topic of leadership selection he mentioned that ‘outcome orientation’ and ‘bringing the team along to deliver on the desired outcomes’ are the most important selection criteria which I thought summed things up quite nicely. But what more […]
The Role of HR Tech Tools and AI in Shaping the Future of Talent Management
You would think that with all the hype around AI, we should be able to do things at superhuman speed. It is important to remember however that the main role of AI for many years to come will be to augment human capabilities rather than replace them. The talent landscape has undergone significant transformation in […]
Empathy and Leadership: How neuroscience can help build workplace wellbeing
Joe Biden made empathy the core of his administration. Even now in making the decision to step down he acted on what others around him were feeling. In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, the traditional view of leadership as a top-down, directive role is rapidly giving way to a more nuanced and humane approach. […]
Oxytocin and Trust: Building Stronger Workplace Relationships Through Neuroscience
In my last blog I talked about corporate purpose and how that’s the starting point for all of a company’s activities. We live in a cynical world, however, and companies need to work on building trust as well with all their stakeholders, starting with their internal employees. In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, the workplace is […]
The Evolution of Employee Mindsets Post-Pandemic: A Shift Towards Independence and Financial Freedom
The COVID-19 pandemic was a global event that profoundly impacted every aspect of life, including the way people work and view their careers. The pandemic, with its widespread health crisis and economic disruptions, acted as a catalyst for a significant transformation in employee mindsets. This shift has moved many towards a desire for greater independence […]
