I grew up believing I couldn't paint. My father – incredibly talented – often helped with my school assignments, creating some beautiful pieces while I struggled to draw a simple cat. But a couple of years ago, I witnessed an unforgettable sunset – streaks of purple, gold and pink woven masterfully across the sky. AsContinue reading "6 Life Lessons Painting Taught Me"
AI and Humans: The Black Box Dilemma
Some AI models are often called 'black boxes'. They analyze vast amounts of data, identify patterns, and generate results – yet their inner workings remain largely opaque, even to their creators. We see the outcomes, but the 'why' behind their reasoning is hidden within layers of complexity.Human behavior isn’t so different – and yet weContinue reading "AI and Humans: The Black Box Dilemma"
The Future of DEI: Inclusive AI or Bias at Scale?
As a DEI advocate, I am concerned about this trend of scaling back DEI initiatives, especially in light of recent announcements from major tech companies. It’s hard to see that leaders, once vocal about their DEI commitment, have now stepped away from it. Perhaps they never fully embraced it and simply went along for differentContinue reading "The Future of DEI: Inclusive AI or Bias at Scale?"
2025 Reset: Leading with Intent and Integrity
As we step into a new year, let’s take a moment to reset – not just our goals, but the ‘whys’ behind them – reconnecting with what truly matters and grounding ourselves in simplicity and purpose. This year, let’s lead with intent and courage – not through lofty LinkedIn posts or idealistic statements, but byContinue reading "2025 Reset: Leading with Intent and Integrity"
The Leadership Trap: Results over People
As a leadership and executive coach, one of the most common mistakes I get to see is when leaders start deprioritizing “soft” topics in times of adversity. As if being people-oriented and being results-driven were mutually exclusive. Decoupling the two usually stems from the misconception that being people-centric implies a deficiency in hard skills, strategyContinue reading "The Leadership Trap: Results over People"
10 Principles for Inclusive Leadership
Sharing some leadership reflections on creating inclusive cultures, from a workshop I delivered recently. I’m always glad when these sessions spark new insights around such an important topic. Which one resonates with you? 1. Meaningful inclusion is about small day-to-day habits rather than big check-the-box actions. Micro-behaviors trump townhall statements. 2. Inviting people to theContinue reading "10 Principles for Inclusive Leadership"
10 Leadership Reflections for Business Agility
1. Achieving organizational agility doesn’t happen overnight. It may take a couple of years. So, the longer you wait to hit the ground running, the higher the cost of delay. 2. The “self-organizing” concept works well at team level; at enterprise level, leadership should script the critical moves to achieve change. Also, leaders must leadContinue reading "10 Leadership Reflections for Business Agility"
Gift Anxiety: 8 Scenarios to Overcome This Holiday Season
Gift giving and receiving can often be a source of anxiety, a subtle yet powerful indicator that we need to heal some parts of ourselves. While gifting should come from a sense of expansion, sometimes it's rooted in a sense of scarcity (I am not enough), a need for acceptance (I want to be seen)Continue reading "Gift Anxiety: 8 Scenarios to Overcome This Holiday Season"
The Truth Will Set You Free – Be You
You’re trying hard to move forward while carrying preconceptions, others’ expectations, the burden of perfectionism, the fear of failure and ridicule, self-doubt and the shame of being perceived as too much or not enough. You just want to be seen, heard, accepted and understood. You want to ensure that an error or a clumsy gestureContinue reading "The Truth Will Set You Free – Be You"
Meeting Overload: A Warning Sign of Corporate Dysfunction
On average, we spend over 50% of our time in meetings, making the Zoom fatigue more real than ever. Lately, I hear the same complaint over and over in coaching sessions: “I have back-to-back calls with no time to collect my thoughts in-between. As a result, I work overtime to complete my tasks. I amContinue reading "Meeting Overload: A Warning Sign of Corporate Dysfunction"
Habit of Growth 