In 2018 do notice these simple smiling moments of daily life Day 353
Listening to policy making decisions by the Industry Minister. Sometimes it is nice to get a macro level perspective of the happenings in the corporate world. At a recent conference that focused on the issues faced by small and medium entrepreneurs, I got a lot of insights on how a small change in the industry […]
Notice what makes you smile in your professional life – Day 164
My first motivational session given in the regional language of Kannada.
In 2018 do notice these simple smiling moments of daily life Day 232
When you are invited as a speaker and you see your own photo on the backdrop poster. I have been blessed to be invited many times as a speaker to address gatherings. And in spite of many other issues that I was dealing with, I made it somewhat on time for this particular event and […]
In 2018 do notice these simple smiling moments of daily life Day 255
Building a rapport and basking in the company of youthful energy Ah youth! It is such an amazing time of self discovery. And I am blessed to professionally work with students, where I have the opportunity to guide them towards a more empowering perspective of their own capabilities in life. As I walk through the […]
In 2018 do notice these simple smiling moments of daily life Day 232
When you are invited as a speaker and you see your own photo on the backdrop poster. I have been blessed to be invited many times as a speaker to address gatherings. And in spite of many other issues that I was dealing with, I somehow made it somewhat on time for this particular event […]
Notice what makes you smile in your professional life – Day 172
Terrified about the British accent when conducting the first international training assignment in London in 2011. Inspire of hectic preparations, upto three weeks before my first international training assignment in London, not even a single participant had confirmed. And in the frenzy of the preparatory conference calls leading up-to the workshop, I struggled to understand […]
Notice what makes you smile in your professional life – Day 170
Conducting a workshop at the same place where I attended public speaking workshop as a teenager. It was with a lot of nostalgia that I delivered a Communication Skills workshop at the very same venue where 32 years ago, I myself learnt very nervously how to speak on stage in front of a group. Having […]
Notice what makes you smile in your professional life – Day 167
Balancing between two rafts, as all participants get ready to experience the swiftly flowing crazy white water rapids. ‘Hold on tight to the side handles, or else be ready to fall in the fast flowing river water’ these instructions from the local guide still ring in my ears just before the fastest ride on a […]
Notice what makes you smile in your professional life – Day 162
Staying overnight with rural based participants After one of our long training sessions of 5 days, I decided to stay back for another day just to get a feel of the life of the local students. And I was amazed at how sharp they were, despite not being able to converse properly in English! In […]
Notice what makes you smile in your professional life – Day 161
When as a trainer, we also get trained under 3 spiritual gurus together. As a professional trainer, it is also important for us to get trained as well and keep upgrading our own skills. So many times I attend many courses as a participant myself, to understand better what works or what does not work […]