What’s Your Definition of Luxury?

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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...

Are You Chasing the Right Dream?

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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 ...

Beyond the Role: Rethinking Contribution at Work

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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...

Key Lessons from "Awaken the Giant Within" by Tony Robbins

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Key Lessons from "Awaken the Giant Within" by Tony Robbins I recently dove into "Awaken the Giant Within" by Tony Robbins, a comprehensive guide to self-improvement and personal mastery. Despite its hefty size, the engaging and straightforward language keeps you hooked from start to finish. Here's a...

Doing coaching versus Being a coach

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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...