access_time 1756717380000 face Shanti Sharma
Why “That’s How We’ve Always Done It” Might Be Your Biggest Blind Spot Why “That’s How We’ve Always Done It” Might Be Your Biggest Blind Spot The other day, a CXO client looked at me, exasperated, "I don’t get it. This exact same strategy worked last year. I’m not doing anything different… so why is...
access_time 1737952200000 face Shanti Sharma
What’s Your Definition of Luxury The other day, during a coaching session, I asked my coachee a simple question: What does luxury mean to you? The conversation started with him expressing his desire for a luxurious life, tied to earning a lot of money. But as we dug deeper, I followed up with that q...
access_time 1734323400000 face Shanti Sharma
Are You Chasing the Right Dream? “I want to grow in my career. I want to make more money, be more successful.” These words, filled with ambition, are often what I hear when I first meet a coachee. And why not? It’s natural to dream big and aim high. One of my coachees, let’s call her Priya, came to ...
access_time 1733805000000 face Shanti Sharma
Beyond the Role: Rethinking Contribution at Work Recently, in a coaching conversation with a senior leader, we explored an interesting question about contribution. This leader expressed feeling undervalued—despite managing large teams, executing strategies, and participating in cross-functional proj...
access_time 1719808200000 face Shanti Sharma
Doing coaching versus Being a coach Recently, an acquaintance shared his aspiration to become a coach. When I asked why, he said it was because someone he respected and trusted had suggested. This response caught me off guard. I probed further, asking what internal motivations drove him, but he insi...