Why “We are like a family” can create disappointment at work. A coachee once came to me unhappy with his workplace. He said: “People here are not supportive. My manager doesn’t really have my back. And my colleagues don’t feel like my kind of people.” On the surface, it sounded like a
A couple of years ago, one of my mentees called me. He had just joined a new company. Bigger title, leadership role and a larger team. It was a clear step up compared to his previous role. He asked me, – “It’s a bigger role now. How should I navigate this situation
Procrastination. When someone complains, “I keep procrastinating” on something important, the natural instinct of the listener is to think ‘Oh, maybe he/she is lazy”, “Oh, it’s a poor time management problem.” Then one might prescribe habit trackers, morning routines, accountability, productivity apps and whatnot! They do help sometimes. Not always. After I
A young professional I coached recently shared his story. He had just landed his first job out of college. Moved to a Tier-1 city. Good salary — enough to live good life, explore the city, save and invest a decent amount. The early days were thrilling. New job, new friends, new restaurants,
Identity. Ever wondered why some senior executives — financially secure for life — continue doing roles they dislike? I used to wonder the same. Once, during a candid conversation, an executive opened up. He said, “I continue because it scares me to see who I am without this title.” It wasn’t about
Anger. The topic comes up frequently in coaching conversations. When someone tells me ’I get angry when…’, I get curious. Not about the anger itself, but about what’s sitting underneath that emotion. Because anger is rarely the first emotion. Most of the time, it’s masking something else — something harder to admit.
I once asked a coachee to track his emotions through the day. One afternoon, he met a friend who had just received a golden visa and was preparing to move abroad. He congratulated his friend but noticed an odd feeling inside him. Later, he recognised it as “envy”. When he told me,
Unmet needs in one part of life can affect other parts in an unpredictable manner A coachee came to me with the problem statement – ““I’ve become overly competitive at work. I constantly compare myself with others and sometimes get aggressive.” Per her own acknowledgement, she was not like this a few
We often hear, “Do what you love.” But even when you enjoy the work, it’s hard to stay motivated—or even happy—if the environment clashes with your core values. Recently, someone I coach came to me and said: ”I don’t feel engaged at work. I hold back in meetings, even when I know my
“I figured it out myself! I feel amazing!” That’s what someone said at the end of a recent coaching session with me — and honestly, it made my day. I’ve been mentoring for a while now. But recently, I started learning coaching techniques and tried using them during my usual mentoring chats.
