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Mark J.

I make leadership growth less stressful and more joyful for introverted leaders working in the IT industry | Executive Coach & Mental Fitness Coach

Is your career stuck, lacking direction? 
Feel overshadowed despite deep expertise?
Struggling with work-life imbalance, conflicts, and workplace politics?

Ever thought:

"Leadership is overwhelming."
"Why do I feel overlooked despite hard work?"
"Am I cut out for leadership with all these politics?"

These thoughts reflect self-doubt holding you back. 

Now let us shift your focus.  Imagine a world where 

“Radiate with Authenticity”
“You make decisions with self-awareness & clarity"
"A world where you confidently navigate through challenges feeling less stressed"
"Emotionally balanced, and equipped with an arsenal of winning skill sets"

Think about the transformation – from being fearful of public speaking and conflict to confidently saying 'no' and drawing boundaries. 

"Taking strategic bets, thinking entrepreneurial"
"Inspiring your teams with your authentic strengths"

This is not just a dream; it’s a realistic goal that you can achieve.

You, as an IT leader, are already equipped with some incredible qualities – active listening, humility, empathy, a strong work ethic, and dependability. 

These form the foundation upon which we can build your journey to strategic influence.

How would it feel to have a professional life where your work is not just a job, but a journey of meaningful impact, where your accomplishments are recognized, and your skills are constantly evolving and being mastered?

Imagine you achieving success in your life & and leadership while pursuing growth and fulfillment and not trading one for the other. 

This is where I come in.

Hi, I’m Dilip Solasa.

I bring over 28+ years of diverse professional experience, encompassing a wide range of roles and responsibilities. This journey has given me a deep understanding of various business practices and organizational dynamics. For 15 years, I served in leadership roles across multiple geographies. This part of my career was particularly enriching as it involved leading cross-cultural teams, adapting to different market conditions, and understanding the intricacies of global business operations.

In 2021, I transitioned into the role of an executive coach. This shift was driven by my desire to use my extensive experience to mentor and guide other leaders, helping them to unlock their potential and navigate their unique professional challenges, and coached over 100 leaders so far. 

I help you maximize your potential. Commit to your personal growth and together, we'll create a journey encompassing growth, fulfillment, joy, and impact. 

You can also reach me at www.clareominds.in

Dilip Kumar Solasa, Raise The Vibe

I have been considering becoming a strategy coach for the last few years and have been looking for the right platform.  

Finally, it happened. 

Thanks, Jeroen Kraaijenbrink Timothy Timur Tiryaki, for creating the Big5 Strategy Coach Program and providing a common language for a complex and most sought-after leadership skill. 

Delighted to be part of the First 100 coaches of this signature program

#coachdilip

Dilip Kumar Solasa

Helping Silent, Hardworking Leaders Break the Invisible Ceiling, Fast-Track Career by Strengthening Executive Presence & Strategic Thinking | Executive Coach | TEDx Speaker | ICF PCC | 2+ Decades of Leadership Experience

The recent layoffs across companies like Microsoft, Twitter, Meta, Google, and Amazon reveals us ONE thing.

For a long time, we all believed this.
That once we enter a “dream” company, our career is safe.

The brand name and role felt like secure.
It gave a sense of long term stability.

But events like these remind us how quickly external stability can change.
But the truth is here.

Career safety does not come from where you work.
It comes from the value you carry with you.

Over time, these 5 key principles consistently prove important in uncertain times:

1. Do not tie your identity only to a job title.
↳ Strong professionals understand and communicate the impact they create and the strengths they bring, beyond a designation.

2. Focus on staying relevant, not just accumulating years of experience.
↳ Industries evolve faster than roles, and relevance protects long term growth.

3. Invest consciously in leadership skills.
↳ How you communicate, make decisions, and handle pressure matters across every role and organisation.

4. Understand that good work alone is not enough.
↳ Impact needs to be visible and clearly understood by the right stakeholders.

5. Build relationships before you need them.
↳ Not for favours, but for perspective, trust, and long term professional connection.

Layoffs are difficult and unsettling. They affect real lives.
But they also highlight an important truth.

The smartest move is not chasing the perfect company.
It is becoming a professional who can adapt, grow, and lead in any environment.

Companies will change.
Markets will shift.
But what you build within yourself stays with you.

Follow Dilip Kumar Solasa for more updates related to career and leadership.

If this perspective resonated, feel free to repost♻️ so others can reflect on it too.

#coachdilip #gravitas

I paid ₹35L / year for a mistake, I did not even know I was making.

I once reached a stage where my career felt stuck even though my work was solid.

I was delivering consistently, receiving appreciation, and taking on responsibilities beyond my role.

But somehow, the growth I expected never showed up.

At that time, I thought working harder and proving myself would fix everything.

But reality did not work that way.

After speaking to many experienced professionals, I started seeing the real pattern.

Many skilled professionals struggle because their value is not recognised by the right people.

This is where frustration begins.

You know what you bring.
You know the effort you put in.
Yet the system does not reward you in the way you expected.

It feels unfair, but it is more structural than personal.

At senior levels, career progress depends on more than merit.

It relies on presence, identity, narrative, and the way you show up in important conversations.

People rise when others can see their value, not just when they deliver it.

This was a difficult lesson, but also a liberating one.

Because once you understand that growth is shaped by positioning and self awareness, not just performance, the path forward becomes clearer.

If your career feels stuck despite consistent effort, I can help you decode the real block. DM me.

#coachdilip #gravitas

The difference between a 20LPA and a 35LPA career often comes down to this.

For years, we were conditioned to believe that saying yes means being supportive, being a team player, or being a high performer.

But over time, it costs your time, focus and boundaries.
And eventually, it costs your growth.

Saying yes to everything trains others to assume you are always available, and always ready to take more.

Without realising it, you become the reliable one, the go to person, the fixer for every problem.

Which looks good on the surface, but inside it leaves you exhausted, and overloaded.

Leaders who rise quickly learn the skill of saying no without guilt.

They say it with clarity, respect, and intention.
They protect their energy, focus, and boundaries without damaging trust.

If you have ever felt overwhelmed because you could not decline tasks, because you agreed too quickly, or guilty for protecting your time, you are not alone.

This is one of the most common challenges across all levels of leadership.

And learning to say no professionally can completely change how you manage your time, communicate your value, and show up with confidence.

To help with this, I am hosting a free live session on “How to professionally say NO at work” on Dec 13th 8 AM IST

If saying no feels difficult, this session will make it easier. 
Link in the comments section.

#coachdilip #gravitas

The 4 Types of Burnout Professionals Face and How to Identify Yours.

Most professionals think burnout only means exhaustion, but it actually shows up in four very different ways.

Recognizing your type is the first step in reclaiming your energy and direction.

Here are the four types:

1. Emotional burnout
This shows up as feeling overwhelmed even when the workload is normal.
Your patience drops, small issues feel heavier, and you sense emotional fatigue that builds quietly over time.

2. Physical burnout
Your body starts signalling what your mind has been trying to hide.
Low energy, poor sleep, headaches, loss of stamina, or a constant sense of heaviness become your everyday experience.

3. Cognitive burnout
You are working, but not thinking at your best.
Decision making feels slow, focus slips, mistakes increase, and tasks that were once simple start feeling mentally draining.

4. Leadership burnout
This is common among high performers and managers.
You feel responsible for everything, struggle to switch off, carry emotional load for others, and slowly lose the joy of leading.

If any of these feel familiar, it is not a weakness.

It is your system telling you that something needs realignment.

When you understand your burnout type, you can take the right steps to recover, rebuild, and lead from a healthier place.

#coachdilip #gravitas

What if the real reason you feel stuck has nothing to do with skills at all?

You can read, learn, and collect frameworks, but growth accelerates only when someone helps you see yourself clearly.

This year, I worked with a senior leader who joined our executive coaching program with a simple intention:

To grow into a more grounded, confident, and emotionally aware version of herself.

What she experienced was far deeper than skill building.

The Awareness Shift and Mindset Shift sessions helped her understand why she reacted the way she did, how her decisions were shaped by old patterns, and what needed to change to show up with more presence.

She shared something powerful in her reflection later.

She said the biggest difference was not the framework, but the experience of being pushed just enough to break her limitations.

Every conversation helped her challenge long held beliefs, reframe situations with clarity, and step into a calmer, more grounded version of herself.

This is the part many people underestimate.

Transformation does not come from more knowledge.
It comes from guided awareness, honest reflection, and the right nudges at the right time.

And seeing leaders experience this kind of internal change is the most rewarding part of my life.

If you want to strengthen your leadership identity from the inside out, DM me.

#coachdilip #gravitas

🚩 The 6-Word Mistake That Keeps Introverts Overlooked.

Introverts often believe they need to change who they are to grow as leaders.

Speak more. Push harder. Be louder in meetings.

That belief quietly holds many capable professionals back.

Usually, many introverted professionals struggle with 3 things.

1. Their thinking stays inside their head.
They are often trapped by the six silent words: "I'll wait until my idea is perfect." By the time they speak, the conversation has moved on.

2. Feedback feels personal.
Because introverts reflect internally, criticism stays longer and affects confidence more than it should.

3. They mistake calmness for passivity.
They assume leadership requires constant assertion, when in reality it requires grounded decision making.

What helps introverted leaders grow is not becoming louder.
It is becoming clearer.

Clarity about what they stand for.
Clarity about how they add value.
Clarity about when to speak and when silence is strategic.

If you are an introverted professional feeling overlooked, the issue is rarely capability.

It is usually positioning, presence, and inner confidence.

And those are skills that can be built without changing who you are.

#coachdilip #gravitas

ONE habit you rely on is the same habit that slows you down. I bet.

Most professionals careers do not slow down because of lack of capability.

They slow down because the person keeps repeating the same safe behaviours that once helped them succeed.

Playing safe feels responsible.
- It feels predictable.
- It feels like the right thing to do.
- But over time, it quietly limits visibility and leadership readiness.

When you avoid risk for too long, you stop stretching yourself.
 You avoid bigger decisions.
 You avoid important conversations.
 You avoid situations where your leadership can actually be seen.

And that sends a signal that you are dependable but not ready for the next level.

Leaders who move faster are not the ones with perfect answers.

They are the ones who can:
 • Make decisions without waiting for full clarity
 • Speak in rooms that feel intimidating
 • Influence even when they are not the senior person

That is what organizations notice.
And that is what accelerates careers.

If your career feels slower than your effort, ask yourself:
❓Am I playing safe without realising it?

#coachdilip #gravitas

This is what I’d tell my 29-year-old self:

There is a point in your career where experience teaches you things no book, courses, or certification can.

Looking back, there are lessons I wish I had understood much earlier.

Not because life would have been easier, but because growth would have felt clearer and less confusing.

9. Your career will not move in a straight line.
Some seasons accelerate you, others shape you. Both matter.

8. Say no earlier and with confidence.
Time and energy are limited. Protect what matters.

7. Perfection is overrated.
Consistency builds trust more than brilliance ever will.

6. Grow your leadership identity.
How you think and show up will matter more than what you know.

5. Take more calculated risks.
Playing safe feels good now but slows you down later.

4. Build relationships before you need them.
A strong network is created through presence, not urgency.

3. Guard your energy.
Burnout begins quietly and steals ambition slowly.

2. Do not wait for confidence.
Confidence grows through action, not preparation.

1. Your next level will require a different version of you.
Focus on who you are becoming, not just what you are achieving.

📌 If you are in your late 20s or 30s, remember this:

Career growth is not about speed. 
It is about direction, identity, and the courage to make choices that your future self will thank you for.

#coachdilip #gravitas

Promotions are never about being quiet or loud. 

They are about your visibility and impact.

I recently had a conversation with a senior leader who described himself as deeply introverted and uncomfortable with conflict.

He preferred keeping the peace, avoiding disagreements, and saying yes even when it cost him personally.

Technically, he was strong.

But when the role demanded influence, or leadership presence, he pulled back.

He felt unsure about speaking to senior leaders.
He struggled to take accountability for team outcomes.
He found it difficult to express what he needed or expected from others.

This is not unusual.

Many professionals who want to grow into leadership feel this inner tension -
the desire to lead, mixed with the fear of being seen, judged, or misunderstood.

The real turning point came when he realised this was not a personality issue.
It was a belief issue.

He believed that introversion meant he should stay quiet.
He believed that conflict would damage relationships.

But leadership today looks very different.

With AI taking over more tasks, organisations are looking for people who can think clearly, communicate well, and take ownership of outcomes.

They want individuals who can navigate people, customers, and technology, not just execute assignments.

The shift begins when you stop limiting your potential to the version of yourself you were comfortable being.

If you see yourself in this story, remember:
Your nature is not the barrier.
Your assumptions are.
 
#coachdilip #gravitas

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