https://ramsabode.com/ 

I am like an alarm clock that awakens people and organizations to their true potential and possibilities.

I am a leadership coach, musician and educator. I help individuals and organizations discover their true purpose and realize their potential. 

I do CXO coaching and leadership development work for large corporations like Adobe, Cisco, Thyssenkrupp, Bosch, Barclays, Wells Fargo, Vodafone, HP, Alstom, Reliance Industries Ltd., Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Bharat Petroleum, Disney, TCS and TVS, small and medium businesses like 91mobiles.com, Anabond, and SunEdison, and prestigious educational institutions like Indian School of Business (ISB).

I am a certified Executive Coach from Coaching Foundation of India (CFI), certified in Coaching with Depth from IIT Madras, certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner, an MBA from Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, and a gold medalist in engineering from Delhi College of Engineering.

Coach for CEOs and leadership teams

Indian classical music

Indian classical musician.  Mridangam exponent. Perform concerts, write for reputed arts magazines and pursue fascinating projects and ideas around music. 

I teach a diverse group of students of different nationalities, gender and ages (range: 3 to 85 years).

I studied with Padma Vibhushan Umayalpuram Dr. K. Sivaraman (mridangam) and Padma Shri Gundecha Brothers and Ustad Niloy Ahsan (Dhrupad vocal).

Musician and music educator

Mauna Dhwani Foundation

Mauna Dhwani Foundation is a not-for-profit social enterprise registered in Bengaluru, India. Our efforts are primarily focused on enabling a sustainable livelihood for below poverty line villages in India. We are currently reviving handloom weaving in a cluster of villages in Odisha.

Core team

BusinessClinique

Are you facing a specific challenge in your business or want to consult with an expert about a specific area? 2 hours is all it takes to get a solution. Visit https://www.businessclinique.in/ and schedule a session.

Founder and Chief Consultant

WNS Global Services

Led the following globally for the retail, CPG, media and manufacturing businesses:
- Strategy: Formulated, helped execute and tracked the execution of the business unit strategy
- Capability development: Developed key vertical specific go-to-market capabilities and executed engagements
- Sales support/pre-sales/solutioning: Led pre-sales/solutioning and supported all sales activities
- Marketing: Created and executed the marketing plan (ran campaigns, created marketing collaterals, conducted analyst/advisor briefings, responded to RFx/surveys, generated thought leadership, identified and participated in events, managed the web presence etc.)

Senior Director (SVP)

* Led verticalization of retail, CPG, media and manufacturing businesses
* Developed industry vertical specific go-to-market offerings, differentiating us, helping us move up the value chain and positioning us as a strategic partner to clients
* Improved branding for WNS in these businesses globally
* Improved marketing - better targeted campaigns with improved conversions, improved analyst/advisor connect, improved web presence etc
* Better sales through well trained sales team, availability of sales collaterals, ability to participate in and win a higher number of deals

Vice President - Retail, CPG, Media & Manufacturing Business

L&T Infotech

Responsible for transforming the manufacturing business unit from commoditized ADM (application development and maintenance) based sales/delivery to industry vertical specific solutions based sales/delivery.

Lead - Solutions Development & Marketing

Infosys Consulting

Part of the core team that set up and grew the data management and multichannel commerce consulting practices. Helped many organizations in North America and Europe markets execute their multichannel programs successfully.

Senior Consultant

Freescale Semiconductor India Pvt. Ltd

Helped design chipsets for a variety of Motorola handsets. Led R&D in a few key areas such as RLC extraction, and substrate noise analysis.

Design Engineer

Motorola India Pvt. Ltd

Helped design chipsets for a variety of Motorola handsets. Part of the R&D team for developing new technologies and methodologies.

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 help CEOs, CXOs, and senior management teams identify what prevents them from achieving their goals and break free to unlock peak leadership performance. 

My clients include 
* large corporations like Adobe, Cisco, L&T, Thyssenkrupp, Bosch, Barclays, Wells Fargo, Vodafone, HP, Alstom, Disney, Reliance Industries Ltd., Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Bharat Petroleum, Salesforce.com, Sundaram Finance Group, Times Internet, TCS, and TVS
* small and medium businesses like 91mobiles.com, Anabond, Amrutanjan, Finzly, Rajaram Legal, Intoglo, SunEdison,
* prestigious educational institutions like Indian School of Business (ISB) and Great Lakes Institute of Management
* individuals who want to work on their aspirations or overcome challenges in living their purpose. 

I am a certified Executive Coach from the Coaching Foundation of India (CFI), certified in Coaching with Depth (all three levels) from IIT Madras, a certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner, an MBA from the Indian School of Business (ISB), Hyderabad, and a gold medalist in engineering from Delhi College of Engineering. 

I am also an award-winning professional musician and educator who has performed in over 1000 concerts. I enjoy teaching music to a diverse student pool.

"I am exhausted.
I am not happy with my job.
I want to change. 
Do something I love.
Then, reality hits me.
My kid is only in LKG.
And I tell myself - 
20 more years 
of a salaried job,"

shared my friend this week 
on a flight back to Chennai.

Listening to him, I travelled back in time.
Years ago, I was in his shoes.
A senior management job that paid well.
A young child in play school.
A heart bursting with dreams.

What do you do in such a situation?

Path 1: The Leap
-----------------
Do you have savings?
Is your family ready to support you?

Or maybe a force within you is so strong,
it pushes you forward,
even if your family hesitates.

If that resonates, this path could be yours.

I took the leap.
I left my job.
I became an executive coach.
Yes, it was risky.
Yes, it changed everything.
And yes, it's been worth every single moment.

Path 2: The Step
-----------------

Need steady income?
Prefer cautious steps?
Family needs come first?
This path could suit you.

Start small.
Maybe weekends.
Grow your dream slowly.
No rush.

Steady and sure wins this race.

So, what will you choose?

The Leap or the Step?

Either way,
Don't wait for the perfect moment. 
It doesn't exist.
Start today. 

Your future self will thank you.

P.S. The pic is from Anirudh's first day in playschool. 
Both of us were so excited to find a toy drum!
A moment when I forgot the questions,
and just enjoyed the moment.

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Ramkumar R

I coach high-stakes leaders (CEOs, CXOs) to identify limiting behaviors and break free to unlock peak leadership performance. Follow me to find out how.

Kaarakudi Mani sir was a pathbreaking legend in mridangam. Sadly, he passed away last year. Anirudh and I played a few of his compositions in his memory on his first year remembrance. Sending you a lot of energy with this one.

Happy Monday! Have a great week ahead!

#ramsabode

Want to live 10x happier? 
Start 10 minutes earlier.

Here’s how it works:

Catching a flight? 
Leave 10 minutes earlier.

Dropping your kid at school? 
Start 10 minutes earlier.

Heading to a meeting? 
Leave 10 minutes earlier.

If you rush at the last minute:

→ Stress piles up.

→ You yell at others.

→ Mistakes are more likely.

→ You forget important things.

→ Your day feels rushed and chaotic.


When you start 10 minutes earlier:

→ You remain calm and treat others kindly.

→ You make thoughtful decisions.

→ You sidestep all the rush.

→ Your day runs smoothly.


Give it a try today.

Notice how happier you feel. 

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Happy birthday Anirudh! 

Anirudh was singing to Lord Krishna. 

I recorded him singing the padam "daanavaari mukundane" in the ragam punnaagavaraali. This is sung in performances of Kerala's traditional dance form "Kathakali".

#anirudhramkumar 

When I began my career, 
my biggest fear was uncertainty.

Would my job be secure?

Could I adapt to new roles?

What if everything changed overnight?

As time went by, I realized 
I was asking the wrong questions.

The real uncertainty 
wasn't about job security.

It was about not knowing my true goal in life.

Not understanding my svadharma - 
my true nature, my essence.

I asked myself a pivotal question:

"If I could do any job every day, 
without pay or recognition, 
and still be happy, 
what would it be?"

This question changed everything.

It led me to my passion: 
helping others realize and fulfill their potential
using human psychology and coaching.

Discovering this gave me direction.

It didn't erase all uncertainties.

But it gave me a purpose to navigate them.

Are you facing uncertainties?

Ask yourself that question:

"If I could do any job every day, 
without pay or recognition, 
and still be happy, 
what would it be?"

It might just reveal your true path.

A path where joy and fulfillment are inevitable.

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How do you know you are focusing on your top priority?

For me, it's simple: 
When saying NO to something else hurts.

A few years back, 
I exited a venture I had helped start up
because my time was going into managing its operations
rather than my top priority - coaching executives. 

In the past six months, 
I've also turned down two offers 
to lead coaching organizations.

These decisions were not easy.

They overlapped with my passions 
and had good money involved.

But each NO 
steered me back 
to my true calling - 
coaching high-stakes leaders.

Saying NO should sting.

It's a sign 
you are committed 
to your top priority.

Each painful NO 
opens space for 
what truly matters.

True focus sometimes means 
crying over missed opportunities.

But the clarity and dedication that follow?

They are worth every bit of discomfort.

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You come home exhausted from work.

You have just a little time to be with your child.

The house is a mess.

Toys scattered, if your child is young.

Homework untouched, if you have a teenager.

Important tasks neglected, if you have an adult.

You start to ask why.

Too much time spent on gadgets, perhaps!

Voices get loud.

You argue with your child.

You argue with your partner.

You argue with your parents.

Everyone feels upset.

The house feels heavy.

The night ends sadly.

Imagine instead:

You come home from a long day.

You know time with your child is precious.

You see the same mess.

But today, you choose differently.

You set up a plan.

For little kids, a simple to-do list.

For teenagers, a clear schedule.

For adults, divided chores.

You arrange help to finish important tasks.

Maybe a neighbour checks in.

Or a local student tutors.

Then, you focus on being together.

You chat about their day.

You dive into their favourite hobby.

You listen with all your heart.

Laughter fills your home.

The night ends with smiles.

Sounds great Ram. But how do I make the shift?

1/ Plan ahead:
- Set systems to manage responsibilities.
- Use lists for young children.
- Implement schedules for teens.
- Share tasks among adults.
- Get external help like tutors or cleaning services.

2/ Prioritize connection:
- Decide to make bonding your focus.
- Forget fixing for now.

3/ Focus on interests:
- Do what they love.
- Talk about their passions.
- Join in their activities.

4/ Listen actively:
- Show you truly care.
- Hear more than you speak.

5/ End positively:
- Aim to finish with something nice.
- Maybe share a compliment, a hug, or a laugh.

Choose the happy night.

Choose connection over correction.

Make your time at home a time of joy and love.

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Think of the quiet ones in your team.

They are like submarines.

Often under the radar.

Silent, yet observant.

You might not hear them speak up often.

Their contributions are crucial.

Yet easy to miss if you expect loud participation.

If you think it's their job to speak up,

you risk overlooking their valuable input.

Their silence may not be without reason - 

Often, it's your team's dynamics 

that set them up to be quiet.

So next time you're in a meeting,

take a moment to notice the quiet ones.

Invite their thoughts.

Their impact doesn't shout, it resonates.

Understated, yet powerful.

They remind us:

True strength often whispers.

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The #1 thing that has helped my wife and me as parents?

Welcome to edition 2 of "Parenting Sundays."

The answer to that question is:

Unity!

United, you stand. Divided, you falter.

This holds especially true in parenting.

You might think disagreements are just part of parenting.

But they can actually cause confusion.

Children are very observant.

They don't just listen.

They watch every move.

When they see fights, 

they learn to fight.

But when they witness unity?

They learn cooperation.

They learn communication.

They learn respect.

Initially, my wife and I struggled with this. 

We had disagreements in front of our child. 

As a result, our child felt unsure about whom to follow.

So, we made a change.

We decided to handle major disagreements privately.

Away from our child's ears.

We discuss. We listen. 

Then agree.

Now, we always present a united front.

It's not about one parent versus the other. 

It's both of us versus the problem.

If disagreements arise,

handle them constructively.

My wife and I discuss it privately.

We always present a united front to our child.

This works best for us as a couple.

Remember, it's not you versus your partner.

It's both of you versus the problem.

Seek common ground for your child's sake.

How do you handle disagreements?  

Share in the comments below!

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Do you constantly find yourself a step ahead of everyone else?

Many bright CEOs/CXOs I coach share a common frustration: 

Their childhood was full of waiting.

Waiting for classmates to grasp concepts they instantly understood.

Waiting for teachers to accelerate beyond the basics. 

Waiting to dive deeper into topics that intrigued them.

This pattern of waiting shaped how they saw the world.

Back then, they couldn't control or speed up things. 

But now, they can.

Yet, they often still find themselves held back.

That's where I come in.

I help them identify the invisible boundaries 
they've unknowingly set for themselves.

And we shatter those limits together.

Now, they take charge.

No more waiting.

They attract like-minded, quick-thinking talent.

They notice what each team member is best at.

They lead with the speed and precision 
they've always known they are capable of.

Are you ready to stop waiting
and start leading on your own terms?

Let's talk.

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What are your top 5 priorities?

Grab a pen and paper.

List them down.

Now, take a close look.

Where is spending time with your life partner on that list?

They are called life partner for a reason.

They were with you before your children.

They'll be by your side long after the kids are grown.

Think about how you connect with your partner each day.

Start with something simple.

Take a walk around the block.

Just the two of you.

Easy. Relaxing.

Keep the conversation light and pleasant.

No room for stress or arguments today.

What are other simple steps 
you can take to strengthen your bond?

I'd love to hear your ideas.

Share in the comments. 

Let's inspire each other 
to keep our most important relationships thriving!

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This composition is sung with the Kathakali dance form of Kerala. Anirudh sang this yesterday at home.  

If you let your team do more, you will become less important.

Crap!

If you let your team do more, you get to do more!

A CFO who delegates daily financial operations to trusted team members can focus on strategic financial planning and risk management.

A Sales Director who allows sales managers to handle client relationships can devote time to expanding into new markets and strategic partnerships.

A CTO who entrusts coding tasks to software developers can concentrate on architectural innovations and technology foresight.

What happens when you don't delegate?

→ You get bogged down in daily details.
→ You miss the chance to lead on a larger scale.
→ Your growth and the team's progress are stalled.

And when you do delegate and empower?

→ Your team gains confidence and skills.
→ You free up space to tackle big-picture projects.
→ Together, you push the whole organization forward.


By empowering your team, you are not stepping back. 

You are stepping up.

Into a role that's more about vision and direction than daily tasks.

This doesn't make you less important. 

It makes you indispensable.

A leader who builds leaders multiplies their impact.

Don't let the myth of losing importance hold you back.

Empower your team.

Watch them grow.

And see your own value skyrocket.

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Promotion pitfall alert!

A common mistake leaders make in appraisals:

Assuming promotion 
= making someone a manager 
= giving them a larger team.

But, here's the twist:

Not everyone 
is cut out to be a manager.

And that's okay!

So, what do you do?

1/ Dig deeper about your people:

→ Who dreams of leading teams?
→ Who excels as the go-to guru in their field?
→ Who gets fired up about running big projects?
→ Who thrives in roles with entrepreneurial freedom?
→ Who is focused on enhancing operational efficiencies?

2/ Customize the climb:

→ Aspiring people leaders? 
Empower them with teams.

→ Experts? 
Give rich learning experiences 
to grow their expertise,
and apply it.

→ Project enthusiasts? 
Put them in charge of cross-functional projects. 

→ Budding intrapreneurs? 
Let them spearhead new initiatives.

→ Operations gurus?
Let them streamline processes.
Improve productivity.

Why fine-tune promotions?

→ It skyrockets job satisfaction.
→ It maximizes individual effectiveness.
→ It creates a passionate and driven workforce.

Wouldn't you want that for yourself?

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You have had a hectic week.

Every minute, packed with tasks.

Now, you have some time just for yourself.

You reach for your phone.

Open Instagram.

And suddenly you're watching reel after reel.

Or you're on Netflix.

Episode after episode 
disappearing like popcorn.

Rewind to childhood.

You would wait a whole week 
for that one episode 
of your favourite show.

The anticipation was a thrill in itself.
The characters felt like friends 
you couldn't wait to meet.

That waiting 
was part of the fun, 
the joy, the experience.

Now, let's talk 
about what's happening 
in your brain during these two scenarios.

It's all about dopamine, the feel-good chemical.

With every reel, every episode 
you watch without a break, 
your brain gets a hit of dopamine.

It's quick. It's easy. It's also fleeting.

But it's tricky.
The more you get, the more you want.
Like a hunger that never really goes away.

So, how do you break this cycle?

Start by pausing.
Just like the old TV schedule made you wait, 
create your own timeline.

Choose to watch one episode.
Then, take a break.
Do something different.

Or better yet, 
don't pick up the phone at all.

Sit back. 
Let yourself be bored, 
even just for a few minutes.

Remember how boredom can spark the best ideas?

You could also 
turn to the simple joys 
that require patience.

Read a book. Write a letter. Sketch.

Choose activities 
where the reward isn't instant.

And notice how this feels 
compared to the quick dopamine fix.

This isn't about quitting technology 
or entertainment.

It's about balance.

It's about enjoying the journey 
as much as the destination.

So next time you find a moment for yourself, 
what will you choose?

The quick rush? 
Or the slow, rich experience that unfolds with time?

Your dopamine levels will adjust accordingly.
And maybe, just maybe, you'll rediscover the joy of anticipation.

Because the best stories, 
in life and on-screen, 
are worth the wait.

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𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟭𝟱𝘅 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗺?

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲.

Here’s how it works:

Starting your day jumping into emails and WhatsApp messages?

→ Your agenda gets hijacked.

→ Strategic thinking fades.

→ You operate reactively.

Beginning with a pause. 

Not opening your phone. 

Letting the world wait.

→ Sets your agenda.

→ Enhances your decision-making.

→ You maintain control over your day.

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝟭𝟱 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘆.

Notice the clarity and command it brings to your leadership.

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In a colourful meadow, there lived a young rabbit named Rosie.

Rosie loved to run and was very fast.

However, she often watched the birds soaring high above and felt slow.

She saw the deer leaping across the field and felt even slower.

"Why can’t I be as fast as they are?" Rosie wondered sadly.

One sunny day, a wise old tortoise named Thomas saw Rosie looking glum.

He shuffled over and asked her why she was upset.

Rosie explained how she felt inadequate compared to the birds and deer.

Thomas chuckled softly and shared a thought.

"Rosie, you are using their ruler to measure your speed. 
Why not use your own?"

Rosie paused, puzzled by the idea.

Thomas continued, 
"You are a rabbit, built for quick, sharp sprints. 
Birds fly, deer leap, and you, you dart!"

Rosie thought about it 
and decided to race the wind 
instead of watching the skies.

She focused on her own bursts of speed and agility.

Soon, Rosie realized she was excelling in her own way.

She felt joy in her quick hops and fast dashes, 
appreciating her unique abilities.

Rosie learned a valuable lesson:

Don't measure your progress with someone else’s ruler.

Are you measuring your success by your own standards, 
or are you comparing yourself to others?

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𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵?

We all do.

But can this person help with every challenge?

It's important to think about this.

They might offer comfort.

But they might not have all the answers.

Recognizing their limits is crucial.

As a leader, you need a range of advisors.

Different people bring different skills.

This is like having a '𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀'.

They help you make better decisions.

They offer specialized guidance.

Are you ready to build your personal board?

Check the link in the comments to learn more.

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Leaders are gardeners.
Their thoughts seeds.
Their actions rain.
Their people blossom in the sun.

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