A practical framework for innovators or investors playing with risk — In my experiences as a startup founder, NGO leader, and investment strategist I’ve been contemplating on “what makes innovation effective?”. I recently came across one of the most practical and useful framework to design or validate innovation projects. I just had to share it! We will explore the 3 dimensions…

In my childhood in South India, I used hear this story which I believe has a deeper meaning for everyone to ponder upon. Once in a village, a cat had accidentally fallen into the well and is drowning crying out for its dear life. A young boy who is simply…

With the pandemic came some major changes, one of which was the switch to online learning. While it took a while for us to adjust to it, we’re now learning that online learning can be just as, if not more, effective than on-campus learning. — 1. Online can be engaging too!: A Forbes News article claims that online school was more engaging. It is unsurprising. Rather than relying on a chalkboard and a professor at a podium, online schooling expands the learning possibilities. Education is finally forced to digitally transform!

The past is gone and the future is uncertain. How has the pandemic affected the careers of the Gen-Z and the Millenials? What principles / strategies can be used to launch your career / amidst the pandemic jobs market. Many people got jobless due to…

Don’t drop them yet or if you have, revive a few of them — for inspiration, read on! — For most of my adulthood (since 2013) I’ve been working or volunteering away even on weekends. Late nights and long hours. I went on a trip to South Korea in 2015 and the people there made me feel like I was working less. …

Many experienced mediators often seek to dive deeper within to find the pearls of peace, wisdom, poise, etc. Many new meditators simply aspire for inspire peace and a balanced state of mind. As a daily meditator of Heartfulness for over 4 years (1200+hours), I can testify that there is indeed…

My thoughts on why coaching matters — inspired by the 7 Questions from the “Coaching Habit” by Michael Bungay Stanier — I had been fortunate enough to be coached by many extraordinary coaches for free of cost, that too in times when I needed it most and when I couldn’t afford it. I believe my coaches and mentors have paid it forward for me. …

When faced with problems (really : opportunities in disguise), I developed a personal practice which I like to call as “Question-storming” to invent or innovate around complex systemic problems. …

It’s been almost 4 years with AIESEC for me and after multiple team experiences, projects, conferences meeting a lot of people and travelling across multiple countries, there is always a profound emptiness and stillness in my mind when I just think of what has happened. …