Tara LaFon Gooch, MBA

Best Branding Solutions, LLC.

We understand the challenges of building a strong online presence, gaining visibility, and building an impactful brand identity, which is why we offer a seamless integration of marketing and strategic branding services. As a growing 8(a) certified, woman-owned small business we are here to create an impact and help as many businesses as possible achieve incredible results.

We empower established entrepreneurs, authors, and speakers to achieve top 1% positioning in months, not years. 

We specialize in transforming 7-8 figure businesses through strategic branding that captivates audiences and elevates brand perception. Whether crafting a brand identity from scratch or rejuvenating an existing one, our meticulous strategies ensure a seamless process that enhances visibility, fosters connection, and drives long-term success.

𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀: 
“Tara's innovative approach to branding takes you beyond what you ever imagined was possible! After working on my speaking programs, marketing material, LinkedIn posts, and overall brand strategy I was able to increase my offering anywhere from 200-500%.”

-Edward E. Mosley, International Speaker & Executive Leadership Coach

Contact us today to embark on your journey to accelerated growth and long-term impact. Your audience is waiting – let's captivate them together!

𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙈𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩:
"To expand potential by creating groundbreaking branding that sets our clients apart, inspires change, and creates impact within communities and individual lives."

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐔𝐬:
www.BestBranding.Solutions
Hello@BestBranding.Solutions
(704) 438-0762

Chief Executive Officer

GRASP Confidence Podcast

In a landscape where self-doubt frequently impedes personal and professional advancement, GRASP Confidence stands as your guiding light, delivering priceless insights, actionable strategies, and authentic anecdotes to fortify your journey toward unshakeable confidence.

Imagine a platform where top-tier experts in psychology, communication, business growth, leadership, and personal development converge to share their wisdom. Every week, our captivating episodes equip you with the tools to surmount obstacles, seize opportunities, and exude confidence across every facet of your life.

Our commitment to personal development is underscored by weekly interviews with global thought leaders. These experts bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and perspective, ensuring that each episode becomes a transformative experience. Picture gaining access to the minds of these trailblazers, absorbing their insights, and applying their strategies to your own life.

Our episodes are released bi-weekly, strategically geared to kickstart your empowerment journey with a dose of inspiration and transformation. Whether you're navigating challenges in your professional journey or seeking personal growth, our podcast provides the compass you need to navigate toward unwavering confidence.

Now, you may be wondering, what does GRASP stand for?

Gratitude 
Responsibility 
Action
Sight
Purpose

This 5-step method is aimed at transforming your life and empowering our listeners to dream BIGGER, live BETTER, and INSPIRE others. 

𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙎𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙧:
GRASP Confidence Podcast is proudly sponsored by MELLANMÅL of Sweden, creators of RE:DO vegan protein bars. 🇸🇪 

Available on Spotify, Amazon/Audible, iHeart Radio, and Apple podcasts!

Podcast Host

Scared So What™ Ltd

We’ve created the world’s first bespoke Personal Change Model©—SCARED SO WHAT™. This pioneering model helps reduce stress, anxiety, and worry by teaching people to critically reflect on personal change—anytime, anywhere. People may accept, reject, or feel stuck in change. Most organizational models fail to include the individual in the change process.

SCARED focuses on feelings and guides informed decisions over assumptive ones. SO WHAT helps individuals create and execute their own action plans.

Together, they empower better reflection, decision-making, and reduced stress. In organizations, we recommend prioritizing individuals before launching any change plan. SCARED SO WHAT ensures they’re INCLUDED.

We go further—our model integrates Transformational Leadership to help leaders succeed daily, not just in change. We also offer executive 1:1 coaching.

SCARED SO WHAT is the missing link to successful personal and organizational change leadership.

Offering: Change Management Tech via our Personal Change PRO App, Instructor Certification, Online Courses, and full implementation support. Accredited by ITOL, CPD, and endorsed by The Oxford Review.

🌐 www.scaredsowhat.com

Sr. Partner

From Calling To Confidence

As the founder and retreat leader of From Calling to Confidence, I guide faith-driven women through a transformational journey of rest, realignment, and bold activation into their God-given purpose.

I curate an elevated, all-inclusive experience that blends spiritual depth with personal branding, visibility, and leadership development. Through intentional teaching, one-on-one guidance, and collaboration with guest speakers and facilitators, I help each woman gain clarity, confidence, and the tools to rise into her next level—with faith and authority.

From luxury accommodations and professional media coaching to powerful worship and healing moments, my role is to hold sacred space while equipping women to multiply their message, expand their influence, and walk boldly in their calling.

Retreat Leader & Visibility Strategist

TEDxSugar Creek Women

As a TEDx speaker coach and curator, I am honored to help thought leaders bring their ideas to life on one of the world’s most recognized stages. My role involves guiding speakers to refine their concepts, develop impactful narratives, and deliver presentations that captivate audiences while staying true to their unique voice.

I work closely with speakers to ensure their ideas are communicated clearly, authentically, and with maximum impact. By blending storytelling techniques with strategic coaching, I help individuals unlock their potential and deliver transformative talks that leave a lasting impression.

In addition to coaching, my responsibilities as a curator include identifying and selecting innovative, thought-provoking topics that align with the TEDx mission of spreading ideas worth sharing. This involves collaborating with teams to ensure every event showcases a diverse range of voices and perspectives that inspire, educate, and challenge the status quo.

With years of experience in leadership, branding, and storytelling, this role is a natural extension of my passion for empowering others to achieve their full potential. TEDx talks have the power to ignite change, and I am committed to helping speakers make their mark while contributing to meaningful conversations that shape the future.

Are you ready to step onto the TEDx stage and share your idea worth spreading? Learn more about our upcoming event at TEDxSugarCreekWomen. I look forward to seeing how your story can inspire change on a global level.

View our event page here:
https://www.tedxsugarcreekwomen.com

Speaker Coach & Curator

Talk Your Way To The Top Speaker Community

Are you ready to stop searching the internet for hours for conferences and events hiring speakers?

We developed a community to support speakers just like you who are ready to step on stage and be discovered.

𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙬𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨:
1.) Provide lists of open conferences and events looking to hire speakers. (No more searching)

2.) Provide podcast guest opportunities. (No more visibility challenges)

3.) Provide editable branding and marketing materials. (No more guessing)

4.) Provide deep dives into strategy and teach speakers the business of speaking. (No more speaking for free)

5.) Provide advanced TEDx and LinkedIn courses to expand your brand and thought leadership on a global scale. (No more issues with reach)

6.) Support from a community of like-minded people who are cheering you on every step of the way. (No more being alone in your journey)

From crafting compelling brand strategies to securing prestigious speaking engagements, our community is your ultimate partner in success. Our team of seasoned professionals is committed to refining your speeches, honing your pitch techniques, strategizing your brand for continued success, and demystifying the business of speaking.

With our comprehensive resources and personalized guidance, you'll not only increase your reach and visibility but also save valuable time with our AI-powered training and development tools. Join us and unlock your full potential as a speaker, making a lasting impact on every stage you grace.

Join us today and embark on a transformative journey to unleash your full potential as a dynamic and influential speaker under expert guidance and support!

Founder & Community Leader

C-Suite for Christ

Member, Speakers Bureau

How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power

You were born confident, we all were. No baby has ever been born thinking that it is unworthy or underserving of its parents’ attention. Babies cry and are confident in their abilities to have their needs met. As toddlers, we learn how to walk, eat, talk, and do things independently; all of which work to build confidence within us. A toddler when learning how to walk does not fall and then assume they are not good at it or that they are a failure, the young child thinks nothing of the sort. They simply get back up and keep going. Even though they are beginners they do not believe they are failing, and they remain confident that eventually, they will understand how to walk, run, and even jump.

Gradually through life’s obstacles, perceived failures, hardships, and traumas, our confidence begins to dissipate and diminish with time. Confidence can begin to seem elusive and untouchable for many people as they enter adulthood and proceed in their careers. Sadly, a lack of confidence holds many people back in life, preventing them from tapping into their fullest potential and becoming successful. Throughout our lives, we face barriers that all work to lessen our confidence and it can be difficult to overcome for many people, especially for those who have lived through trauma. If left unchecked these past pains and traumas can work to lessen our confidence and hold us back in our lives and careers.

Even though confidence can begin to lessen over the course of our lives, it is possible to regain it. Ultimately, while some individuals may be naturally more confident than others, confidence is a skill that can be cultivated and developed through intentional effort and practice. My sincere hope is that this book helps anyone who is struggling with confidence realize that life begins the moment you step into the confident person you were always meant to be.

‣ Available on Amazon, grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow!
https://www.amazon.com/author/taralafongooch

International Best-Selling Author

FOX Daily Post

As a Personal Development and Leadership Editor, I specialize in bringing leaders' stories to life across diverse industries. With a keen eye for impactful narratives and a passion for personal growth, I collaborate with leaders to articulate their journeys, insights, and strategies for success. Through compelling storytelling and thoughtful editing, I aim to inspire and empower audiences, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and leadership excellence. My role involves distilling complex ideas into accessible and engaging content, amplifying the voices of leaders, and providing valuable insights to readers seeking personal and professional development.

Personal Development & Leadership Editor

LionsHead Specialty Tire & Wheel, LLC

Managing annual revenue in excess of $20M while retaining and enhancing client and partner relationships was my top priority as a sales director. I led a distinguished career with repeated success in maximizing revenue in demanding corporate settings. I secured new business, and maintained current client relationships, ensuring collaboration to leverage organization’s bottom-line growth. As a seasoned sales director, I was highly instrumental in maximizing client satisfaction by delivering impeccable customer experience and providing leadership to coincide with core company values. Communication is one of my greatest strengths and it has helped me forge solid relationships with partners and build consensus across multiple organizational levels. 

Throughout my career, I managed customer communications and initiatives to improve customer service, satisfaction, and retention. My skill set of customer relationships and clearly understanding their needs and objectives, I facilitated exceptional levels of service and repeat business while extending strategic sales and marketing efforts to win new business. I am adept at coordinating both internal and external partners to ensure top-tier customer experience and satisfaction while maximizing efficiency, streamlining operations and increasing bottom line growth.

Sales Director- East Region

Regional Sales Manager

Award-Winning Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker, International Best-Selling Author | Elevating Businesses, Brands & Leadership Potential | 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙈𝙮 𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣

On a Mission to Help Thought Leaders Rise as Global Voices of Impact 🎤

In 2022, my life changed forever.
What once terrified me—speaking—became the spark that ignited my calling. That moment wasn’t just about finding my voice. It was about helping others discover theirs.

Today, I help thought leaders grow influential brands, land TEDx talks, and become global voices of transformation.

As a Forbes-featured entrepreneur, International TEDx Speaker, 2× Bestselling Author, Podcast Host, and Award-Winning Speaker, I’ve built a proven system to help speakers, consultants, and CEOs elevate their message and confidently lead movements that matter.

Whether you're launching a podcast, applying for TEDx, or building your authority in a crowded space, I bring both strategy and soul to your success.


What I Do:

• Help entrepreneurs + speakers become TEDx speakers

• Build magnetic brands that drive revenue to your business

• Land TV interviews and launch profitable podcasts

• Coach leaders using my GRASP™ Method (Gratitude, Responsibility, Action, Sight, Purpose)

• Host the globally ranked GRASP Confidence podcast


I believe confidence is a calling, not a personality trait and that leadership grounded in faith, strategy, and action can change the world.

From rural Maryland as the youngest child of five raised by a single mother to global stages, I’m proof that when you bet on yourself anything is possible.

My purpose is to help others rise in their God-given identity and pursue their callings with confidence. ❤️



𝘼𝙨 𝙖 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧 & 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙩:
I deliver high-impact keynotes and workshops on leadership and personal growth, blending confidence with business strategies that create lasting transformation and success. 

𝘼𝙨 𝙖 𝙈𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨:
I help thought leaders refine their messaging, position their brands for success, land TEDx talks, build global influence, and turn their stories into movements. My clients step onto world-class stages and lead businesses with clarity, purpose, and conviction.


Are you ready to elevate your impact, brand, leadership, and confidence? Let’s build something extraordinary together!


𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳: 
🎙️ Podcasting
📈 Marketing & Branding Options
🎤 Speaking Engagements & Workshops
🌍 Join My Global Speaker Community!

‣ My Website: www.TaraLaFonGooch.com
‣ Company Website: www.BestBranding.Solutions

Author

Tara LaFon Gooch, MBA, CVP 🎤

Executive Coach | Leadership Trainer | Fractional CHRO | Strategic HR Advisor

I don’t run HR playbooks or coaching programs.
I create alignment where people and profit move in the same direction.

I’m a CA who has lived through the real challenges of service delivery, client pressure, and leadership in motion across finance, consulting, and HR.

I’ve seen that business problems rarely start in the balance sheet.
They start in behaviour, in how leaders think, communicate, and drive performance.

I work with founders and CXOs to turn leadership behaviour into business advantage.
My work bridges the language of numbers with the pulse of people.

1-on-1 EXECUTIVE COACHING

For CXOs and founders who don’t need motivation, they need momentum.

I’ve been in the rooms where decisions are heavy, expectations are high, and silence is loud.
I know it can be lonely at the top, when everyone looks to you but no one looks out for you.

You don’t need another coach. You need a strategic sounding board who understands both people and pressure.

I help you:
📌 Reboot your leadership operating system for sharper thinking and calmer execution.
📌 Navigate power, people, and pace without burning out.
📌 Build conviction that inspires trust, not compliance.

At your level, leadership isn’t about doing more. It’s about leading with clarity.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR MANAGERS

For organizations ready to turn managers into multipliers.

My group programs are not lectures. They are labs where managers learn to communicate with impact, build trust velocity, and drive accountability across generations.

📌 Flagship offerings:
• Leadership Coaching for First-Time Managers
• Gen Z Leadership Readiness
• Multigenerational Productivity Strategy

FRACTIONAL CHRO & STRATEGIC ADVISORY

For founders who want senior HR leadership without the overhead.

You should consider a Fractional CHRO when:
📌 You’re scaling fast but people decisions lag behind growth.
📌 Culture feels inconsistent across teams.
📌 You need strategic HR that links performance, cost, and capability.

I design people systems that pay for themselves through cost-smart org design, productivity frameworks, and leadership pipelines that hold under pressure.

HR isn’t a department. It’s your performance infrastructure.
When it’s designed right, it scales both people and profit.

Leadership and HR are not separate functions.
They are the twin engines of growth.
When one slows, the other stalls.
I make sure both run together.

📍 Founder, NextAxis – Your People & Performance Pivot.

Richa Shailesh

𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠. 

You can’t think straight.

You can’t see what’s real.

You only see the heat.

These are the three things I learned the hard way. You can learn them now:

📌 If your voice rises, stop. Loud minds don’t listen.

📌 If your heart races, wait. Fast emotions create slow regrets.

📌 If your thoughts jump, pause. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑙𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑛𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑡ℎ.

𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 frameworks to control your reactions ? 𝐃𝐌 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤.

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Leadership & Executive Coach | Fractional CHRO | Strategic Advisor to CXOs | Founder - NextAxis - I help leaders think clearer, lead calmer, and grow faster without burning people or cost.

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𝐈𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞!

Someone I knew passed the Red Fort just 5 minutes before the blast!

Five minutes.
That’s all it took to change what could have been an ordinary day into a memory where we would have said - he WAS a good guy..

It’s strange how fragile time feels after moments like that.
You start realising how thin the line is between normal and never the same again.

We spend so much of life rushing 
to finish tasks, to chase goals, to move forward
and forget how precious the ordinary moments are.

That random conversation.
That morning chai.
That drive you thought was routine.

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞, 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 
𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥.

𝐻𝑜𝑙𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑝𝑒𝑜𝑝𝑙𝑒 𝑐𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑒.
𝑆𝑎𝑦 𝑤ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑎𝑦.
𝐷𝑜𝑛’𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑖𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑖𝑡 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑏𝑒.

LinkedIn LinkedIn Guide to Creating LinkedIn News India

As a leadership and approach coach, my days revolve around guiding individuals and teams to lead with clarity, confidence, and compassion. 

Between coaching sessions, strategy calls, and constant travel, my mind and energy need to stay centered and strong.

Over the years, I’ve learned that leadership starts with self, and that includes how we nourish our bodies. I’ve explored every “healthy eating” philosophy out there, but there was always one thing I avoided: rice.

We’ve all heard the same thing. “Rice slows you down. It adds weight. It spikes your sugar.”

 So, I cut it out completely, even though it was once a staple comfort food growing up.

Then I came across Daawat’s #RiceYourAwareness campaign and the #OnlyRiceNovember challenge, which encourages people to rediscover rice as part of a balanced and mindful lifestyle.

That message really resonated with me because just like leadership, true wellness isn’t about restriction; it’s about awareness, balance, and intentional choices.

So, I’ve joined the 14-day Only Rice November Challenge, and after selecting my preferred days, I received a personalized diet plan curated by nutritionist Nmami Agarwal. I’m genuinely curious to see how this mindful experiment shifts my perspective on food, energy, and balance.

If you’ve ever questioned what “healthy” truly means, maybe it’s time to rethink your plate and your mindset.

 Join me on this journey, let’s #RiceYourAwareness together.
  www.daawat.com/rya

Brand partnership • Leadership & Executive Coach | Fractional CHRO | Strategic Advisor to CXOs | Founder - NextAxis - I help leaders think clearer, lead calmer, and grow faster without burning people or cost.

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲.
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𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟, 𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬!

Remember : Support especially in leadership is great till it becomes a habit.

📌 Tools can guide your path, but your clarity drives it.
📌 People can support you, but your conviction sustains you.
📌 Systems can help you grow, but your balance keeps you grounded.

It’s not about needing less help, it’s about growing stronger from within.

You can take support, but the balance sheet is yours to manage.

That’s what leadership coaching builds - clarity, confidence, and calm under pressure.

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐃𝐌 𝐦𝐞.

P.S - The railing had a disclaimer - donot put your weight on the railing and I hence put just the elow, just enough to stead myself.

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𝐈 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝-𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞.

I hired a wonderfully efficient girl, smart, clear, and reliable.
He looked at her and asked me to fire her,
“Aisi shakal ko kaise hire kar sakte ho aap?”

That line stayed with me.
Because 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐲, 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞.

📌 When bias gets disguised as “fit.”
📌 When looks start mattering more than logic.
📌 When performance takes a back seat to perception.

That’s not just a hiring problem.
It’s a culture problem.
And it’s not always visible to the HR team that’s running a hundred fires a day.

That’s where a Fractional CHRO steps in.
Not to replace HR, but to support them.
To give them the strategic bandwidth to pause, reflect, and reset.

𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧-𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐑 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞:
𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬.

It’s not about adding one more layer.
It’s about giving your HR team the strategic lift they deserve.

LinkedIn  LinkedIn Guide to Creating  #hr #leadership

Most leaders don’t realise the cost of their actions today till it’s too late to undo them.

📌 Leaders rarely fail because of one big mistake.
It’s the small daily choices that add up.

📌 A delayed decision slows the team.
📌 A harsh word lowers confidence.
📌 A missed conversation breaks trust.

At senior levels, every action sets the tone.
That’s why reflection isn’t a soft skill, it’s a business tool.

I work with CXOs and business leaders to:
✔ Think clearly under pressure
✔ Communicate with intent
✔ Build teams that stay aligned and motivated

𝐸𝑥𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑚𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛.
𝐼𝑡’𝑠 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠, 𝑏𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑑𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠.

𝐃𝐌 𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬.

LinkedIn  LinkedIn Guide to Creating #hr #leadership

HRs gift what they think is convenient.

Someone said that to my face recently, and I remember being so angry about it. 

Ironically the very same night, I stumbled upon Flipkart ’s spoof report, ‘The Great Indian Corporate Gifting: Unwrapped’ in my mailbox.  It showcased the classic copy-paste gifting energy HRs have. And I laughed so hard as I realised this person I met in the morning wasn't entirely wrong.

One thing I’ve learned after years of building culture and leading HR: appreciation lands best when it feels personal.

𝐀 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐮𝐬𝐞.

That’s why I love the idea of gift cards, they’re thoughtful gifts that say, “I trust your choice.”

When people get to pick what fits their life, appreciation stops feeling like an obligation and starts feeling like a connection.

To the person who said that to me - thanks. You made me reflect, laugh, and reset how I look at gifting.

If you want to laugh in the middle of the day and introspect too -  attqching some pictures i clicked of the report. Keep smiling :) 

#Flipkart

There’s something incredibly powerful about watching your child play a sport.

You see them become more focused, more confident, more resilient one practice at a time.

For the longest time, I thought effort and coaching were all they needed. It took a few exhausting weeks of training to realise that their bodies need just as much support as their ambitions.

That’s why Gritzo ’s Athlete SuperMilk feels so relevant. It shines light on a simple truth: athlete kids are not the same as non-athlete kids, nutritionally. Their protein requirements, recovery needs, and energy demands are much higher.

It’s reassuring to see a brand step into this space with clarity and purpose.

To every child who keeps trying, and every parent cheering from the sidelines this one’s for you.

We often focus on intensity in relationships and in leadership.
However, it is consistency that holds everything together.

I recently watched the latest episode of The Relationship Edit by Matrimony.com Limited, and two ideas stood out very strongly.

First, value compatibility matters far more than shared hobbies or similar interests.

Two people can enjoy completely different things, but if their beliefs about family, money and lifestyle do not align, they will repeatedly face friction.

This is equally true in organisations where teams struggle when values do not match, even if skill sets do.

Second, consistency is a reliable indicator of character.
One-off good days or bad days do not define a person.
Patterns do.

Repeated behaviour, over time, reveals who people truly are.

In leadership, this is the foundation of trust.

In relationships, it is the foundation of stability.

I appreciate that Matrimony.com Limited is starting a conversation that moves beyond the idea of love as a feeling and focuses on love as a partnership that requires alignment, steady behaviour and shared understanding.

These insights are relevant not only for couples but for leaders, teams, and organisations as well.

Alignment gives direction.
Consistency builds trust.

Both are essential for long-term relationships, whether personal or professional.

#TheRelationshipEdit #Leadership #ValueAlignment #ad #Consistency

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