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

This 1 conversation can SAVE your 40 hours of overthinking 👇

When your manager gives a project to your colleague instead of you, it hurts.

Your first thought is usually that you are no longer valued.

Last week, I spoke with a leader who was struggling with this exact feeling.

He had told his manager about some personal challenges a few weeks earlier.

His manager was actually trying to help by giving him less work.

The manager thought they were being kind, but the leader felt rejected.

This happens when we stop talking and start guessing.

Here’s how you can fix this:

👉 Look at your thoughts without getting angry at yourself.

👉 Do not let the fear of failing stop you from asking for the truth.

👉 Stop worrying about losing your job and start focusing on what you can do today.

👉 Be curious about why things are happening instead of assuming the worst.

A simple, calm talk with your boss can clear up weeks of stress.

🔗The link to book your free discovery session is in the comments below.

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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

11 mental shifts to move from manager to strategic leader.
Many hardworking leaders get stuck here.

Because they believe "doing" is where their value lies.

In reality, your value as a leader is measured by the results of your team, not your own task list.

Here are the 11 mental shifts to help you step into a strategic role:

1. Shift from "I do it best" to "I empower others to do it."
Stop being the bottleneck by trusting your team to handle the execution.

2. Shift from solving problems to asking better questions.
Instead of giving answers, ask questions that help your team find the solution themselves.

3. Shift from managing tasks to managing outcomes.
Focus on the final goal rather than monitoring every small step your team takes.

4. Shift from reactive fire-fighting to proactive planning.
Spend less time fixing today's mess and more time preventing tomorrow's crisis.

5. Shift from technical expert to people architect.
Your job is no longer to be the smartest person in the room, but to build the best team.

6. Shift from seeking approval to providing direction.
Stop waiting for permission and start setting the vision for your department.

7. Shift from "me" success to "we" success.
Your reputation now depends on how many leaders you can create under you.

8. Shift from local thinking to organizational thinking.
Look beyond your own team to see how your work impacts the entire company.

9. Shift from avoiding conflict to navigating healthy tension.
Strategic leaders address disagreements early to keep the organization moving forward.

10. Shift from being "busy" to being "impactful."
Measure your day by the strategic decisions you made, not the number of emails you sent.

11. Shift from short-term wins to long-term sustainability.
Think about where your team needs to be in two years, not just by next Friday.

Making these shifts is the only way to fast-track your path to the executive suite.

Which shift feels the most challenging for you right now?

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Many leaders confuse high endurance with true resilience.

They often ignore the early warning signs because they are too busy delivering results.

If you are a quiet achiever, you might be suffering from "quiet cracking" without even realizing it.

Here are the 7 red flags that you are burning out in silence:

1. Dreading the Start of Your Day.
You feel a heavy weight the moment you check your first notification of the morning.

2. Feeling No Joy in Your Wins.
You complete every task on your list but feel no sense of achievement or pride.

3. Hiding Behind a Turned Off Camera.
You start avoiding meetings and keeping your video off to escape the effort of interacting.

4. Losing Your Usual Level of Patience.
Tiny errors from your team feel like massive burdens that trigger instant frustration.

5. Being Physically Present but Mentally Gone.
You are in the meeting room but your mind is looping on the next possible crisis.

6. Waking Up Still Feeling Completely Drained.
Your brain spent the whole night fire-fighting work problems instead of resting properly.

7. Drifting Away From Your Career Vision.
The big goals that used to excite you now feel like chores you are forced to finish.

Ignoring these signs does not make you a stronger leader, it makes you a vulnerable one.

Transformation begins by acknowledging that your current pace is not sustainable.

Which of these red flags have you noticed in your routine lately?

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The calmest leaders often resolve conflict without saying much at all.

Most introverted leaders don’t avoid conflict because they are weak.
They avoid it because they value harmony, clarity, and thoughtful communication.

The problem is not conflict itself.

It’s how it is handled.

Here are no budget ways introverted leaders can resolve conflict without meetings, escalation, or authority.

1. Pause before responding.
Introverted leaders process deeply. Use that strength. A delayed, calm response often defuses tension more effectively than an immediate reaction.

2. Name the issue without emotional charge.
Instead of confronting people, clarify situations. Saying “Here’s where I see a gap” reduces defensiveness and keeps the conversation objective.

3. Shift from intent to impact.
Most conflicts escalate because people debate intentions. Focus instead on impact. What happened. What it caused. What needs alignment.

4. Use one on one clarity, not group correction.
Introverted leaders build trust through private, respectful conversations. Many conflicts disappear when people feel heard without being exposed.

5. Set quiet boundaries consistently.
Conflict repeats when boundaries are unclear. Calm, repeated expectations work better than emotional enforcement.

6. Listen more than you explain.
Often, conflict reduces simply because someone feels acknowledged. Listening is not passive. It is a leadership tool.

If you’re an introverted leader dealing with unresolved tension at work, this approach can change how conflict feels and how it ends.

If this resonates, feel free to DM me.

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"Transformation takes time; I don't have that luxury right now."

A senior leader recently shared this during a conversation.

It is a common trap for hardworking leaders who feel overwhelmed.

Many believe that growth is an extra task to fit into a busy schedule.

In reality, transformation is about how you handle your current work.

If you don’t have time to grow, you are choosing to keep struggling.

A "busy" identity actually forces your brain to find more tasks.

This keeps you stuck fixing surface problems instead of deep causes.

And the cost of staying stuck is much higher than the effort to change.

You do not need the luxury of time, you need a change in perspective.

When you change your approach, the daily actions become easier.

Stop waiting for the perfect moment to become the leader you are meant to be.

🔗The link to book your free discovery session is in the comments below.

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No budget for "Reaction Regret" in 2026.

In high-pressure leadership, your composure is a finite resource.

Most managers spend their energy reacting to every email, setback, and office rumor.

But a strategic leader knows they have no budget for "Impulse Reacting."

Here is how you can move from reactive management to calm, executive command:

1. Understand the "Trigger-Reaction" Loop.
Every crisis sends a signal to your brain to react instantly with fear or anger.
Recognizing this signal is the first step toward breaking the habit of impulsivity.

2. Practice the "Strategic Pause."
When a trigger occurs, create a three-second gap before you speak or type.
This small window allows your logical brain to catch up with your emotional impulses.

3. Label the Emotion, Don't Become It.
Instead of saying "I am angry," try saying "I am noticing a feeling of frustration."
This shift in language detaches your identity from the temporary emotional wave.

4. Evaluate the "Emotional ROI."
Ask yourself if this situation is worth your limited emotional currency.
If reacting won't move the project forward, it is a bad investment of your energy.

5. Focus on the Outcome, Not the Ego.
Impulse reactions are usually about defending our own pride or being right.
Strategic responses focus entirely on what the team needs to hear to stay productive.

Control over your internal state is the foundation of true executive presence.

The more you control your reaction, the more you command the respect of others.

Which trigger will you choose to "pause" for this week?

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One piece of negative feedback led to a 30% pay cut.

A senior leader recently came to me after 15 years of stagnation in his role.

Despite delivering massive results, he was placed on a PIP.

A single negative feedback point led to a 40% pay cut on a high-level salary.

His peers had already moved into Director and VP roles while he felt stuck.

This is the "Impact Trap" where delivering work becomes your only identity.

He realized that impact alone is never enough for vertical growth.

Perception and strategic navigation are just as critical for career advancement.

Our assessment found that being a perfectionist and "hyper-rational" was the root cause.

These mental models created a massive perception gap with his leadership team.

The first step to fixing this is uncovering blind spots.

By shifting away from a "fight or flight" survival response, he began building inner resilience.

True career growth starts with who you are, not just what you do.

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Stop chasing goals in 2026.

This may sound strange, but let me tell you this first.

I spent years searching for clarity on why I felt so unsettled.

I had a strong feeling that I should not feel this way.

I realized that something was wrong with my own thinking pattern.

It was not about the organization or the people around me.

I decided to dig deeper to understand the root cause.

My goal was to feel truly accomplished and fulfilled.

Financial safety and getting the recognition I deserved were top priorities.

Helping others and creating winning teams was part of the vision.

It took me long time to understand success should not mean sacrificing family time or health.

I needed to balance professional growth with spiritual peace.

I realized I had to become an all-rounded person before chasing any more goals.

When you fix the internal pattern, the external success follows naturally.

Are you chasing a goal or are you building the person who can sustain it?

🔗The link to book your free discovery session is in the comments below.

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