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 differentContinueContinue reading “The Future of DEI: Inclusive AI or Bias at Scale?”
Category Archives: Leadership
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 byContinueContinue 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, strategyContinueContinue 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 theContinueContinue 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 leadContinueContinue reading “10 Leadership Reflections for Business Agility”
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 amContinueContinue reading “Meeting Overload: A Warning Sign of Corporate Dysfunction”
3 Hard Truths Every Leader Should Know
As leaders, sometimes we need to make tough decisions, say “no” to a brilliant idea or pioneer a new business approach. While these are all essential skills, the heart of leadership lies in how we interact with others, how we present change and how we trade ideas with decisiveness, tact and humility. Sounds easy? NotContinueContinue reading “3 Hard Truths Every Leader Should Know”
Dear Leaders: Each One of Us Matters
Our LinkedIn feed, newsletters and strategy meetings are oversaturated with targets: increase employee engagement by X%, improve retention rate by Y%, advance DEI efforts and women representation by Z%. We understand that the Great Reshuffle calls for resolute action and that we can’t improve what we don’t measure. In a data-driven world, numbers matter. We also understandContinueContinue reading “Dear Leaders: Each One of Us Matters”
How to Future-Proof your Business: Effort over Results
While phrases like “results-oriented” remain a common buzzword in job ads, the latest leadership thinking challenges organisations to shift focus on effort instead. Results are undoubtedly the cornerstone of a successful business, yet they are always preceded by sustained effort and continuous learning. By rewarding effort, organisations stand a better chance of achieving great results consistentlyContinueContinue reading “How to Future-Proof your Business: Effort over Results”
Breaking the Bias as a Leader
This year’s IWD campaign theme is #BreakTheBias. But what does breaking the bias even mean? For me, it’s a journey of awareness, leadership and self-empowerment. I #BreaktheBias every time I question my hard-wired default beliefs, acknowledging the role I may play in reinforcing bias. For instance, instead of disapproving an assertive remark thinking “I couldContinueContinue reading “Breaking the Bias as a Leader”
Habit of Growth 