Is it good to ask for help?
Myth: “Seeking help” undermines our own ability to cope. “Seeking help” is a sign of weakness. Truth: Reaching out and asking for help is a sign of strength, confidence, commitment and resourcefulness .Asking for help can make relationships flourish, can boost career growth and can make you happier. Result: When you don’t ask for help, […]
Career Challenges
No work satisfaction• No growth• No learning• Unfulfilled potential• No clarity on career direction• No connection to purpose/passion• No work life balance• Impact on healthFEELINGS:Is this really worth it?Can I get out of this and make a better career and a better life?Is this what my life is for? Resonates? Sounds familiar?
Why am I not getting promoted ? Why am I stuck ?
Four effective ways to get your manager to give you THAT promotion and enhance your role. Command it instead of Demand it. But how? # Be so damn brilliant and dependable in your work that your manager can’t think of your replacement. Rather s/he worries about losing you.# Be reasonable in your expectations.# Be a […]
Do you love difficult conversations? The high stakes ones?
I don’t think so. During my career, I had to have many such conversations with individuals around performance, role redundancy, work ethics etc. In the beginning I used to be nervous. But then I became a pro in handling my anxiety, stress and emotions. After the conversation, what I generally heard : “I am so […]
Are you ready for the corner office ?
If you’re hungry for the opportunity and there’s a voice in your head whispering, Ha! You’re not ready.”This voice is your wake-up call to prepare.For a smooth ascent from wherever you’re at now, try these strategies. DEVOUR KNOWLEDGE DELEGATE RESPONSIBILITYBe good at delegating work as taking it on. Your bosses want to see how you’ll […]
Working towards a better version
In the course of my journey I gathered insights that went on to shape my understanding my learning about few aspects of the professional career. Things that I struggled with, stumbled upon and re-wrote differently. They may resonate with you, help you to re-write or even challenge few insights. Learning Number 1 – Academic brilliance […]