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We are dedicated to empowering individuals to become successful entrepreneurs in the new economy. We recognize the value of a work-life balance and the significance of time and freedom in addition to financial gain. That's why we provide comprehensive support and guidance from experienced individuals to help individuals establish businesses that promote both personal and financial growth.

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If you're stuck, burned out, or feel like life’s just become about getting through the week — I’ve been there.

If you're ready to stop drifting and start leading — in your life, work, or business — you're in the right place.

And I know what it takes to change it.

I help people take ownership of their direction, build lasting confidence, and lead themselves toward the kind of freedom most only talk about. Not with hype or hustle — but with real, grounded strategy, clarity, and decision-making power.

Helping people help themselves so they can lead a greater life.
That’s not just what I do — it’s what I live by.

Leadership isn’t about job titles. It’s a mindset — a personal standard. It’s the daily decision to show up, take control, and become someone you trust to lead your life forward.

Over the years, I’ve led teams, built businesses, and authored books like The Growth Mindset Advantage, The Path to Lasting Success, and Breaking the Fear and Comfort Zone. But what I’m most proud of is helping people stop drifting and start leading — with purpose, clarity, and confidence.

If you’re stepping into a new chapter, wrestling with a decision, or simply tired of playing small — I’d love to help you move forward and lead from the front.

Let’s talk. Or just follow along — you might find exactly what you’ve been needing.

Terry Shadwell

Go on, complain again about AI. It will make no difference. AI won't care, nor will the people using it, from individuals through to big business. 

AI is not going away. Whinging like a sook about it will only make you look foolish. 

AI won't make you dumber or lazy. Done right it will improve your intelligence and make you more productive. 

Yes there will be AI slop, but everything can be slop, and you buy it throught Temu. But just because it's AI made doesn't automatically make it slop. 

There will always be a need for human made content. As a former tradesman, there were plenty of times it was quicker to turn up something on a manual lathe then programming a CNC lathe. 

Stop complaining, learn how to utilise AI and make your life easier. 

#ai #leadership #future #slop

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Talks about #leadership, #businessdevelopment, #personaldevelopment, and #artificialintelligence

I help people build confidence, take control, and lead themselves to financial independence and a life they actually want.

Everyday struggles are inevitable—but the real transformation begins when your mindset changes.

Challenges stop feeling like punishment and start becoming preparation for your next level. Resilient leaders know that success isn’t built on circumstances—it’s built on perspective.

Read the full article here ⬇️⬇️⬇️

#LeadershipMindset #Resilience #ProfessionalGrowth #MindsetMatters #Achievement

View newsletter:  The Achievement Blueprint

I used to think my life was hard because of everything happening around me. Bills stacked up, work drained me, and unexpected problems showed up every

Open article: Why Your Daily Struggles Won’t End Until Your Mindset Changes by Terry Shadwell • 3 min read

Why Your Daily Struggles Won’t End Until Your Mindset Changes

Adversity doesn’t destroy confidence—it forges it.
The challenges that push us to the edge often reveal our deepest strength and shape how we lead, live, and show up for our families.
True confidence comes not from approval but from integrity, courage, and resilience in hard times.

Read the full article here ⬇️⬇️⬇️

#LeadershipDevelopment #Resilience #Confidence #ProfessionalGrowth #MindsetMatters

There was a time in my life when I felt completely lost. I had lost my sense of confidence after being attacked by people I worked with simply because

Open article: How Life’s Challenges Can Give You the Confidence to Find Your Way Again for Yourself and Your Family by Terry Shadwell • 4 min read

How Life’s Challenges Can Give You the Confidence to Find Your Way Again for Yourself and Your Family

Where does your confidence come from? 💭 It’s not about being fearless—it’s about remembering who you’re doing it for. 💪

When fear shows up, think about the people who need you to step up. That’s where your strength begins. ✨

👉 Let me help you with practical tips and motivation. Read my latest article https://lnkd.in/gA_gtFZH

#Motivation #Confidence #Fearless #Resilience #GrowthMindset

Motivation gets you started. Discipline keeps you going. 

In Part 1, we defined "The Discipline of Time." We looked at the philosophy of treating time as a creature to be stewarded. But knowing the philosophy is only half the battle. The real war is fought on Tuesday morning when you are tired, the emails are piling up, and the inspiration is gone. 

In this sequel, we cover the "Architecture of Consistency." We dive into the advanced Stoic protocols and neuroscience tools needed to maintain your structure when life gets chaotic. This is not about the calendar anymore; this is about the character required to follow it. 

📺 Watch Part 1 Here: https://lnkd.in/g-yF4KfR 

In this video, we cover: 
The difference between "Planning" and "Executing." 
How to survive the "Dopamine Crash" (The dip after starting). 
Advanced Stewardship: Managing Energy, not just Time. 
The "Inner Citadel": Protecting your focus from the world. 

WANT THE COMPLETE SYSTEM? 
If this video resonated with you and you're ready to go beyond the basics to permanently master your time, overcome distraction, and finally achieve your 2026 goals, grab your copy of the full guide: The Discipline of Time: Master the Art, Destroy Distraction Get Your Copy on Amazon Now! https://lnkd.in/gM5epJmQ? 

👇 Join the conversation: What is one thing you are going to stop wasting time on today? Let me know in the comments. 

#Motivation #TimeManagement #Discipline #Legacy #Success #Mindset #SelfImprovement #2025Goals 

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#Discipline #Focus #Stoicism #Productivity #TimeManagement #DeepWork #Legacy #SelfMastery

Most people never stop to think about how they think. 💭 Growth begins when you start questioning your own patterns and perspectives.

When you learn to think differently, you open the door to new results. ✨

👉 Let me help you with practical tips and motivation. Read my latest article here https://lnkd.in/gpp8d6QW 

#Growth #Leadership #PersonalDevelopment #Change #Motivation

Busyness feels productive—but it’s often avoidance in disguise.
True leadership starts at home, in the moments we choose to be present.
Reclaiming family time isn’t about doing less—it’s about doing what matters most.

Read the full article here ⬇️⬇️⬇️

#LeadershipBalance #WorkLifeHarmony #BePresent #MindfulLeadership #FamilyTime

It’s a strange feeling when you realize your life looks full but feels empty. Your calendar is crammed, your to-do list never ends, and every evening 

Open article: Always Busy, Never Present? How to Break Free and Reclaim Family Time by Terry Shadwell • 4 min read

Always Busy, Never Present? How to Break Free and Reclaim Family Time

We often say we don’t have enough time, but the truth is, most of us simply don’t use it effectively. 📌 One focused hour a day, applied consistently, compounds into lasting success.

Time is the one resource we can’t make more of—so use it intentionally. 💡

👉 Let me help you with practical tips and motivation. Read my latest article here https://lnkd.in/geheb8jf

#Leadership #Discipline #TimeManagement #PersonalDevelopment #Productivity

Getting ready for Christmas. However, I know that when everyone turns up, the only people to appreciate this will be my wife and I. 
But, that is not an issue. We like it. 

#christmas

You have the time. You have the focus. So why are you still playing small? Welcome to Part 3 of our series on Discipline. https://lnkd.in/gnE3e5ws

In Part 1, we mastered our Calendar (The Discipline of Time). 

In Part 2, we mastered our Consistency (The Discipline of Focus). 

Now, we face the final enemy: Mediocrity. Most people never achieve their potential not because they are busy, but because they are afraid. We self-sabotage because "playing small" feels safe. In this video, we discuss "The Discipline of Action"—the final shift required to break your addiction to comfort and step fully into the legacy you are building. 

📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES: 
Part 1. The Clock Is Ticking: Why You Need To Master Time Now :   
 • The Clock Is Ticking: https://lnkd.in/gPMXAFZi

Part 2. Why You Will Fail At Time Management (Unless You Do This) :    https://lnkd.in/geGFBwGT

In this video, we cover: The "Upper Limit Problem": Why you self-sabotage when you start winning. How to kill the "Old You" to make room for the "New You." The difference between "Motion" (planning) and "Action" (doing). The Stoic definition of Courage. 

WANT THE COMPLETE SYSTEM? 
If this video resonated with you and you're ready to go beyond the basics to permanently master your time, overcome distraction, and finally achieve your 2026 goals, grab your copy of the full guide: The Discipline of Time: Master the Art, Destroy Distraction Get Your Copy on Amazon Now! https://lnkd.in/gM5epJmQ

👇 Join the conversation: What is one thing you are going to stop wasting time on today? Let me know in the comments. 

#motivation #timemanagement #discipline #legacy #success #mindset #selfimprovement #2026goals , #stopplayingsmall #execution #highperformance #stoicism

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The Discipline of Time: Master Focus. Destroy Distraction. Own Every Hour.

Productivity isn’t about how much you do—it’s about who gets your best energy. Your prime time is your most valuable resource—spend it on what matters most.
Work can wait; family can’t.

Read the full article here ⬇️⬇️⬇️

#TimeManagement #WorkLifeBalance #LeadershipAtHome #FamilyMatters #Focus

You know that feeling when the day is almost over, and the people you love finally have your attention—but all they get is the tired, worn-out version

Open article: Tired of Feeling Drained? Use Your Best Hours for Who Counts Most by Terry Shadwell • 4 min read

Tired of Feeling Drained? Use Your Best Hours for Who Counts Most

Time management is not a task—it is a lifestyle.
Every tick of the clock is a clarion call to action. It is a new opportunity to write your story and create a legacy that stands the test of time.

In this video, we explore "The Discipline of Time." We move beyond simple productivity hacks to understand that structure and focus are essential to making the most of our days. We discuss how to balance the lessons of the past with the actions of the present to ensure we are living a life rich in both experience and accomplishment.

The question remains: How will you spend your time? Will you let it slip through your fingers, or will you seize it?

WANT THE COMPLETE SYSTEM? 
If this video resonated with you and you're ready to go beyond the basics to permanently master your time, overcome distraction, and finally achieve your 2026 goals, grab your copy of the full guide: 

The Discipline of Time: Master the Art, Destroy Distraction Get Your Copy on Amazon Now! https://lnkd.in/gM5epJmQ?

We have more time-saving tools than any generation in history. So why do we feel constantly rushed?

It’s the Great Paradox of modern work. 🛑
We are surrounded by apps designed to make us faster, yet we are drowning in notifications. As the visual below highlights, our attention hasn't just wandered—it has been hijacked by an attention economy designed to turn our focus into their product.

But there is a way out.
Moving from the "Tyranny of Busyness" to the "Discipline of Choice" isn't about doing more. It's about the power to say NO.
In my book, The Discipline of Time, I explore how to:
 * Stop glorifying the hustle: Busyness is not a status symbol; it's often a sign of shallow work.

 * Reclaim your "Prime Time": The 16 hours between 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. are yours. Don't sell them cheaply.

 * Choose Active Recovery: Scrolling is not resting.

Take a look at the infographic. Which side represents your current week?

The Discipline of Time on sale at Amazon.
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#TheDisciplineOfTime #Productivity #DigitalDetox #Focus #TimeManagement

Why is it they I never see a direct post from anyone on here? it's always suggested posts and what other peoples likes. Are we not allowed to see original ideas?

Time scarcity is often a perception—not a reality. 📌 Most professionals overlook the hidden pockets of time throughout their day that could be used for learning, development, or meaningful progress.

Five minutes of intentional effort compounds, reshapes habits, and rewires how you see productivity. 💡

👉 Let me help you with practical tips and motivation. Read my latest article here https://lnkd.in/g5krvT9K

#Leadership #Productivity #TimeManagement #ProfessionalGrowth #Discipline

CEO/CXO coach. I help people move from confusion to clarity. I can help you identify what is coming in the way of your or your team's success, work on it, and realize your true potential.

I coach senior leaders through their toughest challenges.

What I do:

For CEOs/CXOs (1:1 Coaching): 
I'm your confidential thinking partner when you're facing big decisions, feeling stuck, or navigating leadership challenges that you can't discuss with anyone else.

For Leadership Teams: 
When your CXOs work in silos, avoid difficult conversations, or struggle to align - I help you function as a real team with shared goals.

For Groups of Leaders: 
I bring together leaders facing similar challenges (like CXOs dealing with CEO expectations) to learn from each other in a structured coaching environment.

For Co-Founders: 
Before you start a venture together (or if you're already struggling), I help you understand if you're truly compatible as business partners.

For Conflict Resolution: 
When relationships between senior leaders break down, I help rebuild communication and find workable solutions.

I have worked with leaders from 100+ companies, including:
- Large companies like Adobe, Cisco, Barclays, Wells Fargo, Salesforce.com, Disney, Reliance, TVS, Indian Oil
- Growth-stage businesses like 91mobiles.com, Finzly, River Law, Intoglo
- Institutions like ISB, IIT, Great Lakes Institute of Management

My approach: 
• Practical, not theoretical 
• Confidential and judgment-free 
• Focused on real outcomes

Background: 
• Certified executive coach and team coach (CFI), trained in depth coaching (IIT Madras), and NLP 
• MBA from ISB, Gold Medalist from DCE 

Ready to talk? 
The first conversation is always confidential and clarifying.

DM me with what's on your mind, and let's explore what's possible.

Ramkumar R

𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Two thousand flights cancelled in five days.

Not because of storms. Not because of strikes.
Because an airline believed its past would protect its future.

IndiGo had two years to prepare for new pilot rest rules.
Other airlines adapted. IndiGo held to what made them great - lean efficiency.

Then November arrived, and their strength became their weakness.

They weren't caught by surprise.
They were caught by certainty.

In those airport terminals were people missing funerals. Weddings. Last goodbyes. 
All because an organization confused momentum with permanence.

We all have our IndiGo moment coming.
That moment when the thing that built us breaks us.

The discipline that becomes rigidity.
The focus that becomes blindness.
The efficiency that becomes fragility.

Success doesn't whisper warnings. It just stops working one day.

Sometimes I wonder if our greatest strength isn't ability or intelligence.
Maybe it's knowing when to let go of what got us here.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗸.
𝗜𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀.

𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆
𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄.

💭 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲?

Talks about #coaching, #mentoring, #leadership, #mentalhealth, and #leadershipdevelopment

Executive coach to 100+ CEOs/CXOs | Turning leadership struggles into success stories

She was the expert on the call. They spoke to me.

Not because I was leading the meeting.
Not because I had more expertise.
Just... default.

My colleague was right there.
Someone I look up to. 
Someone I learn from every time we talk. 
Someone who's fixed what most leaders didn't even know was broken.

They finished what they wanted to say.
Then she spoke.

And suddenly, she existed.

After the call, she said quietly:
"This happens often."

I sat with that for a while.

Here's someone who's been doing this work since before LinkedIn existed.
And she's still waiting to be heard!

Not erased completely. 
Just... invisible until proven otherwise.

It's 2025.
And brilliant women are still announcing themselves into existence.

𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸
𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗲'𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺.

💭 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴?

𝟱𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿.
𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗘𝗢𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀.

They're not.
They're escaping your culture.

A CEO came to me six months ago.
Three female VPs had resigned to "start consulting firms."

"Good for them," he said. "Entrepreneurial spirit."

"Call one of them," I suggested. "Ask how it's going."

He did. She was honest:
"I'm making ₹40K a month. Was making ₹6 lakhs.
But at least nobody steals my ideas anymore."

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲.

Usually you.

Women 40-50 are a fast-growing entrepreneur group.
Sounds empowering.
It's not.

Of the 100+ CEOs I've coached, many have lost senior women this way.
Same pattern:
Passed over for promotion. Again.
Boss took credit for their strategy. Again.
Asked to mentor everyone but lead no one. Again.

They don't start businesses from vision.
They start them from exhaustion.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗮𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻.
𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆.

That CEO did something smart.
He called all three former VPs.
Asked one question:
"What would've made you stay?"

Same answer from all three:
"Let me build something that mattered."

Not more money.
Not better title.
Just ownership of outcomes.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:

Stop the exodus before it starts.

Ask your top performers one question:
"If you could launch any initiative here, what would it be?"

Blank stare = They're already gone.
Instant answer = You've found your retention strategy.

Create "founder roles" inside your company:
- They own the P&L
- Build their own team 
- Their name on the success
- They get the credit

One CEO I work with implemented this last year.
Used to lose 3-4 senior women annually.
This year? Lost zero. 

New revenue from their initiatives? ₹18 crores.

The women who left to consult?
Two came back as advisors.
Running initiatives they designed.
Inside the company that finally saw them.

Your female talent isn't leaving for freedom.
They're leaving because freedom looks better than frustration.

Even when it pays less.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗻
𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿.

💬 How many "entrepreneurs" on your team are just exhausted executives planning their escape?

🔁 Share this for the CEO who thinks their talent is leaving for opportunity.

🔔 Follow Ramkumar R for mirrors that show you what you're really losing.

𝗔 𝟰𝟮-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟳𝟮 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁.

"No breaks. Pure hustle. That's commitment."

His board member sitting next to him nodded.

I didn't.
"Show me what you built in those 72 hours," I said.

He opened his laptop. Three half-done strategies.
Two broken partnerships. One resignation letter from his best VP.

"Now show me your hospital bills," I said.

Confused look.

"The ones coming in 3 years when your body invoices you for this stupidity."

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟳𝟮 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀.
𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆.

Stanford research: After 50 hours per week, productivity drops to near zero.
Microsoft study: Decision errors increase when sleep-deprived.

But sure, post your exhaustion trophy on LinkedIn.
Watch the applause roll in from people destroying themselves too.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗜 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝟭𝟬 𝗣𝗠.

A ₹2,000 crore CEO I coach works 6 hours daily.
"My superpower?" he told me.
"I make three decisions a day. The right ones."

Meanwhile, that 72-hour hero?
Making 300 micro-decisions while exhausted.
290 of them wrong.

The other 10? He won't remember making them.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲.

- 90-minute deep work blocks (not 9-hour marathons)
- 8 hours sleep (non-negotiable, not weakness)
- Walking meetings for creative problems
- Email bankruptcy at 6 PM sharp

That CEO who worked 72 hours straight?
We restructured his schedule:

Morning: One big problem. Fresh brain.
Afternoon: Execution. Clear tasks.
Evening: Family. Full stop.

One year later:
Finally hit his growth targets. Working 40 hours weekly.
Best part? His VP withdrew that resignation.

"I get more done by noon than I used to in three days."

Because exhaustion isn't dedication.
It's just poor planning with better PR.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲?
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱.
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Easier to stay busy than ask: "Is this even worth doing?"

💬 What are you using exhaustion to avoid confronting?

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𝗔 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝟴 𝗔𝗠 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 "𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿."
"Everyone has the same 24 hours."

While his single mom employee was up at 4 AM.
Making breakfast. Packing lunches. School drop-off.

She left at 3:30 PM for pickup.
He called her "uncommitted."

Never mind she closed 40% of the quarter's deals.
She wasn't in the 5 PM "strategy session."

So she got passed over. Again.

"Same expectations for everyone," he insisted.

"Same childcare?" I asked.

Silence.

"Same spouse handling dinner? Same parents not needing care?"

More silence.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲.

Like fish explaining water doesn't exist.
They've never been dry.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
𝗧𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀
𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺.

Not lying. Just blind.
Advantages feel normal when you've always had them.

That 8 AM meeting? Easy with a stay-at-home partner.
Impossible when you're doing school runs.

Weekend retreats? 
Simple without aging parents.
Career suicide as the primary caregiver.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:

Stop confusing equal with equitable.
- Core hours that work for caregivers
- Flexibility for same output
- Results over face time

We moved his meetings to 10 AM.
That single mom? Top performer within 6 months.
Promoted twice since.

She was always brilliant.
Just needed a field that wasn't tilted against her.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹:
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 "𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆" 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.

💬 Which of your "performance standards" actually just measure privilege?

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𝗨𝗻𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗞𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗿?

It wasn't execution.
It was becoming an insider.

Zero seats in Bihar.
After helping PM Modi, Mamata, Nitish win elections.

My LinkedIn feed is full of the same take:
"Kishor = strategist, not executor."
"Just like Laxman Narasimhan at Starbucks."
"Consultants can't operate."

They're missing the real story.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
𝗞𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿'𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲, 𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲.

As a consultant, Kishor saw what politicians couldn't:
Their blind spots. Their biases. Their bubbles.

He could tell them: "Your loyal voters hate this."
He could say: "You're solving the wrong problem."

Why? He wasn't trapped in their echo chamber.

The moment he started his own party?
He became what he used to diagnose.

Walked 3,000 km but missed what villagers wanted.
Talked governance when youth wanted jobs.

His Jan Suraaj got fewer votes than NOTA in 68 constituencies.
Voters preferred "none of the above" to his vision.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀.
𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲.
𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿: 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆.

Same pattern with Narasimhan.
McKinsey partner → Starbucks CEO → Gone in 17 months.
Not because he couldn't execute.
Because he started believing Starbucks' own stories.

Once you're inside, you breathe the same air.
Start believing the same stories.
Your edge was never your expertise.
It was your outside perspective.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:

Don't abandon your superpower when you expand your game.

Kishor could have partnered with a grassroots leader.
He'd bring the strategy. They'd bring the ground game.
He'd stay at 30,000 feet. They'd work the villages.

Instead, he tried to be both.
Lost his edge trying to gain theirs.

With PM Modi, Mamata, Nitish - he upgraded their machinery.
When he became the machinery? He needed what he'd never built.

The smartest consultants who transition?
They maintain their outsider perspective.
Hire operators who execute.
Build boards that challenge them.
Keep advisors who call BS.

They protect their distance while building depth.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲
𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄.
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲.

💬 Are you protecting your edge while expanding your game?

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𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗜 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗦𝗩𝗣, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲.

When I quit?
Silence.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗽𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴.

When you climbed, everyone cheered.
When you leaped, they asked "what happened?"

But here's what took me years to understand:

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂.

Every congratulation for your promotion 
was someone validating their own path.
"See, the system works. Keep climbing."

Every silence after your exit 
was someone protecting their own choice.
"Don't make me question what I'm doing."

Your success made them feel safe.
Your exit made them feel exposed.

We do this everywhere.

Celebrate weddings. Go quiet during divorces.
Cheer new babies. Whisper about the childless.
Congratulate home buyers. Avoid the ones who sold everything to travel.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲.
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

Not because people don't care.

But because your leap asks a question 
they're not ready to answer.

So they stay quiet.
And hope you fail.
So they never have to wonder.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.
𝗜𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿.

💬 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲?

🔁 Share this for someone who leaped and landed alone.

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𝟭𝟬 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝗦𝗕 𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁.

Rujuta Diwekar dropped the first bomb: 
"I love money so much that I care how I make it."

That stopped me cold. 
Because your bank account has no memory. You do.
And that memory compounds harder than any interest rate.

Then Kirthiga Reddy said something that challenged everything:
"Do at least one thing just because. Let the dots connect."

Made me think - the best networkers I know? They don't network.
They just stay curious about people. 
The connections happen anyway.
Not everything needs an ROI. 
Some things ARE the ROI.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗢𝗜
𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗢𝗟 - 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗢𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲.

The other 8 truths? 

Including Srishti Behl's question that silenced the room.
And Vishal Karungulam's AI insight that nobody saw coming.
Why Ashni Biyani's take on respect changed how I see leadership.

All 10 truths are in the carousel.
With what they said. And what I learned.

Swipe through. 
Pick the truth that stings most.
That's your work for next week.

💬 Which truth from the carousel are you taking home?

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𝗔 ₹𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝘀𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗺𝗲, 𝗵𝘆𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.

"I can't breathe. Every decision feels like life or death.
3,000 families depend on me."

"What's your company's global market share?" I asked.

He did the math. "0.00001%"

"So you're having a panic attack over a rounding error?"

Long pause.

"Shit. That's... actually helpful."

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲.
𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲'𝘀.

To your employees? You're everything.
To the universe? You're nothing.

Both true. Both liberating.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀.
𝗦𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿.

I've coached 100+ CEOs through this paradox.

The ones who get it? Move faster.
Make bolder bets. Sleep better.

When nothing matters eternally,
what matters is impact now.

One told me:
"I stopped asking 'What if this ruins my legacy?'
Started asking 'What if this helps one customer today?'"

His business transformed. Not because strategy changed.
Because fear left.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:

Your insignificance IS your competitive advantage.

Amazon won't remember you.
Your competitor is also a rounding error.
The market doesn't care about your ego.

So take the risk.
Launch ugly.
Fail fast.

That hyperventilating CEO?
Six months later:

"Launched our riskiest product.
Failed spectacularly.
But the failure taught us what customers actually wanted.
Next product? Our biggest hit."

"Still losing sleep?" I asked.

"Only when my newborn cries.
The company stuff? Just math now.
Not mythology."

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗖𝗘𝗢𝘀:

The weight you feel isn't responsibility.
It's imaginary importance.

Your job isn't to matter forever.
It's to matter right now to the people who chose to follow you.

💬 What decision would you make TODAY if you accepted your cosmic insignificance?

🔁 Share this for the CEO mistaking pressure for purpose.

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𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

One was 24, building his first startup.
The other was 40, between school pickups.

Both walked away convinced they were losing.

The young founder saw composure. Balance. Wisdom.
The parent-founder saw energy. Focus. Speed.

Neither saw the truth.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲.

The 24-year-old works 80 hours because they have 80 hours.
The 40-year-old works 40 brilliant hours because that's all they get.

One burns time to learn what the other knows instantly.
Pattern recognition vs runway. Different games entirely.

A parent-founder told me last week:
"I can't compete with these kids. They code all night."

"When did you last lose a deal to them?" I asked.

Silence.

She'd won every pitch against younger competitors.
Why? She solved the problem in one meeting.
They needed six iterations to understand it.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀.
𝗜𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺.

The tragedy?

The parent-founder quits, thinking they can't compete.
The young founder burns out, thinking this pace is sustainable.

I've coached both types.
The young ones ask: "How do I go faster?"
The parents ask: "How do I find more time?"

Wrong questions. Both of them.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:

Young founder? Your edge isn't time. It's iteration speed.
Ship fast. Break things. Learn cheaper.

Parent-founder? Your edge isn't balance. It's precision.
One right decision beats ten experiments.

Stop comparing hours. Compare outcomes.

The 24-year-old has time but needs wisdom.
The 40-year-old has wisdom but needs time.

Both staring at what they lack
instead of leveraging what they have.

That parent-founder who thought she couldn't compete?
She raised ₹8 crores last month.
Works 35 hours a week.
Outperforming teams working twice as long.

She stopped trying to run their race.
Started running her own.

𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲.
𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆:
𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.

💬 What constraint do you have that's secretly your competitive advantage?

🔁 Share this for the founder comparing their chapter 7 to someone else's chapter 2.

🔔 Follow Ramkumar R for mirrors that show you the race you're actually running.

𝗔𝘁 𝟮𝟱, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹.
𝗔𝘁 𝟯𝟱, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹.
𝗔𝘁 𝟰𝟱, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹.

Then you hit 50 and realize the goal was never the goal.

A CXO messaged me last week.
"Finally got the corner office. Feel emptier than when I was an analyst."

"My kids don't know me," he said.
"I'm in board meetings all day planning a future I won't enjoy."

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
𝖸𝗈𝗎 𝖽𝗈𝗇'𝗍 𝗇𝖾𝖾𝖽 𝖺𝗇𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋 𝗍𝗂𝗍𝗅𝖾 𝗍𝗈 𝖿𝖾𝖾𝗅 𝗏𝖺𝗅𝗂𝖽𝖺𝗍𝖾𝖽.
𝖸𝗈𝗎 𝗇𝖾𝖾𝖽 𝗆𝗈𝗋𝖾 𝖽𝖺𝗒𝗌 𝗍𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝖿𝖾𝖾𝗅 𝗐𝗈𝗋𝗍𝗁 𝗅𝗂𝗏𝗂𝗇𝗀.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
𝖳𝗁𝖾 𝗀𝗈𝖺𝗅𝗉𝗈𝗌𝗍𝗌 𝗇𝖾𝗏𝖾𝗋 𝗌𝗍𝗈𝗉 𝗆𝗈𝗏𝗂𝗇𝗀.
𝖴𝗇𝗅𝖾𝗌𝗌 𝗒𝗈𝗎 𝗌𝗍𝗈𝗉 𝖼𝗁𝖺𝗌𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗆.

Get the promotion? Want the CEO chair.
Hit ₹3 crore? Want ₹5 crore.

Playing a game where winning means needing more.

I've coached 100+ CEOs through this exact trap.
Chase the next level thinking it'll complete you.
Get there. Feel the same. Chase harder.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀.

What does a perfect Tuesday look like?
Not vacation. A working Tuesday.

Work backwards from there.

Most never do.

One CEO I coach built a ₹500 crore company.
"My biggest mistake?" he told me.
"I built a prison and made myself the warden."

Now he works 4 days a week.
Resigned from 3 boards. Joined his son's startup.
Making less money. Making more memories.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿
𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Stop chasing the next decade.
Start designing tomorrow.

The titles will matter less when the days matter more.

💬 What are you chasing that's actually chasing you away from happiness?

🔁 Share this for the executive who needs permission to want less.

🔔 Follow Ramkumar R for mirrors that turn ambition into alignment.

"𝗜'𝗺 𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱. 𝗬𝗲𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝘁."

I hear this in so many conversations.

I get it. I really do.

But here's what I tell them:

Akshaye Khanna vanished from lead roles for years.
Dhurandhar brought him roaring back.

Bobby Deol faded to forgettable side roles.
Animal reignited his career.

Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team.
Went home and cried. 
Became the greatest player of all time.

Sylvester Stallone was so broke he sold his dog for $40.
Slept at a bus station.
Rocky grossed $225 million.

Mary Kom punched her way through poverty.
Olympic medal silenced every doubter.

Mirabai Chanu bombed at Rio. Zero lifts recorded.
Tokyo silver proved her steel.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 "𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝘁" 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.

None of them had timing on their side.
They had something better: refusal to quit.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀.
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽.

If things aren't going your way right now:
You're not behind. You're in the middle of your story.

That chapter where it feels impossible?
That's the one people will talk about later.

Because here's what nobody tells you:
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝘀.
𝗦𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽.

One more round. Victory waits.

💬 What's one setback you're still working through?

🔁 Share this for someone who needs to hear it today.

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𝗠𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸.

A VP Sales called me in tears.

"I stopped attending the daily sync.
Started visiting clients instead.
Closed ₹3 crores in new business last month.
HR just put me on a PIP for 'not being collaborative.'"

"How many meetings did you miss?" I asked.

"Twenty-two."

"How many deals did you close?"

"Four."

"So you traded 22 hours of talking for ₹3 crores?"

"But nobody knows about those deals except my two team members."

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲.
𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝘁.

I see this pattern everywhere:
The quiet achiever wondering why they're overlooked.
The meeting regular who contributes nothing but gets promoted.

One CEO told me honestly:
"I promoted Rajesh because I see him every day.
Priya closed our biggest deal, but I found out three weeks later.
In my mind, Rajesh is always working. Priya? I don't know what she does."

"But Priya delivered ₹5 crores last quarter."

"I know that NOW. But perception happens daily.
Results get reported quarterly."

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀.
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺.

Your manager has 200 emails daily.
15 meetings.
3 escalations.

Your quiet excellence? It's competing with loud mediocrity.
And loud usually wins.

Not because companies are stupid.
But because humans are wired to notice presence over performance.

I've coached 50+ executives who discovered:
- High performers spend 8 hours/week in meetings
- But only 10 minutes/week communicating wins
- Low performers? 27 hours in meetings
- Which means 27 hours of visibility

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:

The 10-minute visibility system:
- Monday: 5-bullet email on last week's wins
- Wednesday: One Slack message about progress
- Friday: Quick corridor update to your boss

Total time: 10 minutes weekly.
Total impact: Massive.

That VP Sales?
We didn't change her work style.
We just made her work visible:
- Created a "Deals Closed" Slack channel
- CC'd leadership on client thank-you emails
- 2-minute video updates instead of hour-long meetings

PIP withdrawn in 3 weeks.
Why? Same results. Different visibility.

"Nothing changed except everything," she told me.
"I'm doing the same work.
But now people know I'm doing it."

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳.
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸.

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𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝗔𝗜 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗱.
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁.

A CEO messaged me last week.
"Should I tell clients we're using AI for strategy work?"

"Are you using their confidential data?" I asked.

"No, just market analysis."

"Then they care about results, not your research tools."

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗔𝗜 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.
𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻𝗲.

The first: "Look how innovative we are with AI!"
Nobody cares. AI is table stakes now.

The second: "Here's how we protect your data while delivering faster results."
Now you're talking business.

Your client with the ₹500 crore revenue plateau?
They don't care if AI analyzed trends.
They care that revenue hit ₹750 crores.

But feed their customer list into ChatGPT without asking?
You just became their biggest problem.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
𝗔𝗜 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆.
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀.

Public information + AI = Your competitive advantage
Client data + AI = Requires consent

Simple as that.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:

Know your boundaries:
- Market research = Your toolkit
- Client data = Full transparency required
- Regulated industries = Compliance first

Wrong conversation: "We use cutting-edge AI"
Right conversation: "We deliver results 5x faster"

AI is like having 20 junior analysts.
You wouldn't brag about team size.
But you'd disclose if they handled confidential data.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

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"𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁."
Three CEOs told me the same thing this month.

I've heard this from 12 CEOs in the last quarter alone.
All saying the exact same thing. Almost word for word.

One showed me his org redesign:

"Look - AI handles reporting now. Junior folks execute.
My senior management make the strategic calls. 
Why do I need translators in between?"

Another was more blunt:
"I'm paying ₹50 lakhs for someone to forward emails
and schedule meetings my calendar app can handle."

The third? She actually showed me the math:

"22 middle managers three years ago. Now we have 8.
Revenue up 40%. Efficiency soared."

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿,
𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗘𝗢 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘁.

They just haven't figured out the timing yet.

Meanwhile, on LinkedIn:
These same middle managers posting about "building culture"
and "mentoring the next generation."

While their CEOs are in board meetings
drawing org charts without them.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁.

AI from below. Cost pressure from above.

Too expensive to keep. Too experienced to retrain.

Too proud to pivot. Too visible to panic.

One CEO confided:
"My 45-year-old directors make ₹60 lakhs
to do what a 28-year-old with ChatGPT does better.
The math stopped working."

Another admitted:
"I feel bad. These are good people.
But sentiment doesn't show up on P&L."


𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:

Stop being a messenger. Start being a maker.
- Own outcomes, not org charts
- Create value, not slide decks
- Build revenue streams, not reporting lines
- Solve problems AI can't define
- Become indispensable, not intermediate

The CEOs keeping middle managers?
Only the ones who generate more than they cost.

The harsh calculus: If your job is translating up and down,
you're already obsolete.

Your Sunday truth:
If you're explaining someone else's strategy to someone else's team,
start building your own value proposition.

Before someone else explains why you're redundant.

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"𝗜 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝗱-𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. 𝗚𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗺𝗶𝗱-𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.
𝗧𝘄𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗙𝗢 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 '𝗵𝗶𝘀' 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮."

A 38-year-old COO sat across from me, exhausted.
This happens every executive committee meeting.

"How many women in that room?" I asked.

"Just me and one other. Out of twelve."

There it was.

She wasn't imagining it.
Men interrupt women 33% more often than other men.
In mixed meetings? 46 out of 48 interruptions come from men.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁.
𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱.

"Watch what the Obama White House women did," I told her.

They created 'amplification':
When one woman made a point, another would repeat it.
"Sarah's insight about X is critical because..."
A third would build on it.

They stopped letting their ideas get stolen.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝟴𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺.

When outnumbered, women use only 72% of their fair share of speaking time.

"So what do I do?" she asked.

"Three things," I said.

"First, find that other woman. Make her your amplifier.
When you speak, she repeats and credits you.
When she speaks, you do the same."

"Second, change your physics.
Men lean in 40% more often in meetings.
Lean forward. Both hands on table. Hold eye contact.
Your body claims space before your words do."

"Third, use verbal anchoring.
Start with: 'I have three points to make. First...'
When interrupted: 'I'll take questions after I complete my three points.'
They can't steal what you haven't finished saying."

She took notes. Then looked up.

"What if they still interrupt?"

"Name it. Calmly. Directly.
'I've been interrupted three times. I'd like to complete my point.'
Most men don't realize they're doing it.
The data shows they genuinely don't."

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:

1) The Amplification Alliance: Find one person. Just one.
2) Physical Presence: Lean in. Hands visible. Eyes locked.
3) Verbal Anchoring: Number your points. Control the flow.
4) Data Shield: Lead with numbers. They can't interrupt facts.
5) Name the Pattern: Call it out. Without emotion. With precision.

The boardroom doesn't need women acting like men.
It needs women using strategies that actually work.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗽 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱?
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲.
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆.

These exact strategies are being explored at ISB WISE conclave's Boardroom Ready roundtable on Nov 29.
Because knowing the rules changes the game.

💬 Which strategy will you try in your next meeting?

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𝗠𝘆 𝗜𝗦𝗕 𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱.

Still got reactions. Still got comments.
Still worth more than the 100 perfect posts I never published.

Ten years ago at WNS, Yogendra (Yogi) Goyal, our Chief Sales Officer, told me:
"You're doing incredible work. You should write about it on LinkedIn."

I spent the next 6 months "preparing."

Reading every viral post. Analyzing every framework.
Three hours daily consuming content about creating content.
30 minutes would have been enough to actually write.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲.
𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗱𝗹𝘆.

Now? I write every working day.
With typos. With mistakes. With repeated carousel pages.

And discovered something nobody tells you:
My worst posts taught me more than any course.
My mistakes got me more clients than my masterpieces.

Because people don't connect with perfect.
They connect with progress.

A client told me last week:
"I've attended 47 webinars on scaling this year.
My revenue hasn't moved."

We all have that one habit.
The one that feels like work but isn't.

Mine was "research mode."
Yours might be "planning mode."
Or "learning mode."

All sophisticated ways to avoid the thing that scares us:
Doing the work badly until we do it better.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:

Ship daily with mistakes.
Not when you're ready.
Not when it's perfect.
Daily.

My repeated carousel page taught me about attention to detail.
The 100 perfect drafts in my folder taught me nothing.

Yogi was right 10 years ago.
I had stories worth sharing.
I was just too scared to share them imperfectly.

Now I know: Preparation is procrastination with a better resume.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
𝗕𝘂𝘀𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Choose terrifying.

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Global Managing Partner-Head of IBM BPO|28 years of BPO experience across P&L, Service Delivery, transition, Solutions, Pre Sales, Sales, Sales Management. Delivered 10X growth.

𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.
TCS slashed nearly 20,000 jobs in Q3 2025.
Amazon cut 14,000 corporate roles in October.
Verizon dropped 15,000 in November.
US firms announced 71,000 layoffs that month.

A business head reached out to me six months ago.

"I built the digital business from scratch.
₹200 crores in revenue. My team delivered it.
But I'm hearing whispers about restructuring.
And I'm never in the room where decisions get made."

"Who presents your numbers to the leadership team?" I asked.

"My boss. He calls it 'team effort.'"

"Who does senior leadership know by name?"

"Not me. I'm always traveling when they visit."

"Who will speak for you when the restructuring list is made?"

Silence.

We spent the next three months fixing that.

She stopped saying yes to every client trip.
Started being present when leadership visited.
Asked her boss if she could present her division's results at the next town hall.

Restructuring hit last month.
Her role wasn't touched.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱.
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁.

Different games. Different survivors.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
When restructuring hits, nobody pulls out your performance review.
They ask: "Who do we know? Who do we need?"

If nobody in that room knows your face,
your numbers won't save you.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:

- Be present when leadership visits. Skip the client trip.
- Ask to present your results at the next town hall.
- Make sure your numbers have your face attached to them.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀.
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺.

💬 Who's speaking for your results when you're not in the room?

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"𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝟭𝟬𝘅 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲!"
"𝗜 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝟲 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆."

But you don't know my practice.
You don't know my clients.
You don't know if I even want 10x.

A lead generation expert messaged me.
Same template every coach on LinkedIn gets.

I replied: "Which coach did you help achieve that?"

Silence.
Then: "That's confidential"

Translation: The success stories are still in beta.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲.

Some coaches want 100 clients.
Some want 5.
Both are right.

But assuming everyone wants scale?
That's like assuming every restaurant wants to be McDonald's.

Some of us chose to be the small place
with a three-month waiting list.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
𝟭𝟬𝘅 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 = 𝟭𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗵.

A consultant friend scaled to 50 clients.
"I became a human chatbot," she told me.
"Same advice. Different faces. Zero breakthroughs."

She's back to 5 clients now.
Makes more money. Works less. Loves Mondays again.

In 8 months with one CEO, we turned around his ₹200 crore company.
That doesn't happen with 50 other clients competing for attention.

It happens when you go deep enough to find what's actually broken.
Not the symptom. The source.

My best referral source this year?
A CEO whose business I helped transform.
Years later, still sending me clients.
That's the compound interest of depth.

You can't 10x that.
You can only earn it.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:

Know what you're optimizing for.

Empire builders need systems.
Impact creators need depth.
Freedom seekers need boundaries.

All valid. All profitable.
None requiring a templated DM.

The coaches who actually need help scaling?
They're getting warm introductions.

From clients whose businesses they transformed.
Not whose inboxes they invaded.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆
𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.

💬 What are you optimizing for - volume or value?

🔁 Share this for the entrepreneur who needs permission to stay small.

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗦𝗕 𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀.

All week I wrote about the problems.
The ₹800 crore deal maker accepting 40% less pay.
The COO whose ideas get stolen in meetings.
The CMO choosing excuses over execution.

Today? We stop documenting the problem.
We start becoming the solution.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘀.
𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀.

200+ women leaders. NSE Mumbai. One afternoon.
Four roundtables that change everything:

𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗢𝗠 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬
Turn interruptions into influence. Get heard without raising your voice.
Because 46 out of 48 meeting interruptions come from men.
Time to flip that script.

𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦
Stop choosing between success and sanity.
Build boundaries without apology.
43% higher burnout rates? Not anymore.

𝗔𝗜 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗦
Close the 25% AI adoption gap.
Make technology work for you, not intimidate you.
Because falling behind isn't an option.

𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗖𝗜𝗥𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗦
"I want more" becomes standard vocabulary.
Track wins like evidence. Negotiate like you mean it.
64% wealth gap? We're coming for it.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵:
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗮𝗽 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.
𝗜𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

From accepting to negotiating.
From silenced to strategic.
From overwhelmed to optimized.
From left behind to leading edge.

Recording every breakthrough moment.
Because evidence beats anecdotes.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲
𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻?

The entire game changes.

💬 Which strategy are you implementing Monday morning?

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ISB Alumni Indian School of Business D N V Kumara Guru Parul Khullar Mukti Hariharan Shifa Soomar Dr. Manisha Gudka Sireesha Yadlapalli Mahima Garg Kaumudi Goda Himanshu Arya Deeksha S. Kanksha Sood Sandhya Balakrishnan

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