Whether you are here as a Professional or a Parent worried about your children's future (or in both situations), we are here to help you discover & explore your career-related needs using some of the best-proven methods and tools.
Our goal is to help you find out what’s best for yourself and move forward in your life & career.
Here are some of the best advice and principles distilled from research on people known to have led highly successful careers. These form framework and underlying principles of our practice. We aspire to help you learn, internalize & apply these principles in your life.
Careers and jobs are not always about your current passions. The open-minded approach to opportunities enables you to keep learning something new, and you may even find yourself enjoying things you never imagined. There is one thing that separates the people who succeed in their careers, and that is their ability to adapt to change. No matter what field you are in, you will have to deal with changes. The best career or job should be the one in which you use the skills you enjoy.
You may find yourself in a job you think you hate or have to consider career options involving some unwanted options; the key here is equanimity. Sometimes finding yourself in testing times has happened to even people with stellar career paths. There have been instances where "Mentors" have chosen such complex roles for their "protegees" to chisel them. The most important thing is to be able to identify those changes and adapt accordingly. The career path of a "guru" may not be the same as that of an executive, but they both have the same motives.
Choose an attitude in your life that, you will "Connect the dots" in the future. What you should do in the present is, give every moment your best, and create goodwill in every interaction. In the future, you will have a much larger canvas to work with. If you do this, even if you are not very successful in one domain, who knows where it could lead? It is much more interesting to be like those amazing people in the world and let life unfold.
Your life would give you a host of good choices, and it will always be about picking one and making it the best. It is like being a child and finding the best for your life. The more you get into the game, the more you will become "the master of your own destiny". You do not have to live in regret.
Professional development is no longer linear, so figure out what you want to do with your life; it is not all about hard work and determination alone. It is essential to "show up best" in even the most vulnerable situations. A confident demeanor does the trick many a time, both for you and your team.
A great job or a fantastic career alone gives your life meaning; it is about what you learn, what impact you make, who you love, and who cares for you. It is not the end of the world if you are fired, laid off, or decide to go solo. You will find a job you like better and be even more successful.
We are in very disruptive times, spend some time planning your career, keep your network warm, keep a tab on new opportunities, actual data on remunerations, & industry ratings. You make smarter career decisions when you have actual data. People are both surprised and elated when they see you have a plan & are taking action. Learning to say no too, is crucial in career planning. We all have started out with a dream and as we get older, we need to learn to set goals that are realistic. It is better to be a bit uncomfortable than in your comfort zone.
You cannot be "Google" at everything, and it is pretty useless to pretend so; seeking help, clarification, and professional advice won't discount your abilities—it may result in incredible outcomes. Do not be afraid to ask for help, and do not feel guilty about it. There are people who want to help you - ask for it! We tend to think we have all the time in the world, but that is not true.
We all have good days and bad days, but we need to be aware of our energies. Learn to read your own energy level and don't lead with an empty tank. You get out what you put in!
Another area that requires nurturing equanimity is taking criticism and not letting it be blunted with personal prejudice or how it was done. People speaking their minds are giving you a "gift" to help you work on yourself. The best thing we can do for others is to first work on ourselves. We are all here for a purpose, but we have to find out what it is. Don't judge yourself by others' standards.
"Opportunity" and "Chaos" are two sides of the same coin; if you are in a problematic, fearful situation, then you are probably living the most "Awesome" moments of your life. There are plenty of opportunities to be found in the chaos. We must learn how to go with the flow of life and not resist it.
Cultivating mentors is particularly valuable—for they can identify opportunities for advancement you might overlook, guide you through challenging times, and help you build relationships. If they are influential, they can give you recommendations for opportunities you might not have considered otherwise. In general, mastering personal relationships can help you at work. Networking is a must. A strong network of friends and acquaintances will help you find jobs, get promoted, and find other types of opportunities.
"You can do anything with a positive attitude better than you can do it with a negative one."—Zig Ziglar.
Don't let perfect get in the way of really, really good, as there is never a fitting moment to speak, share an idea, or take a chance. Taking a moment is very important, lest the opportunity will pass you. "I'm not saying it's going to be easy. I'm not saying it's going to be fun all the time. But I am saying that life is what you make of it, and you've got to dance like nobody's watching.
"The more you know, the more you'll have to learn." John F. Kennedy. You can always learn something new, even if it's something simple or trivial. You just never know how that knowledge might be useful someday. "Action is the foundational key to all success.
"YES" and "No" are not just two words; they go with attitude. Say yes to invitations, say yes to meeting new friends, say yes to learning something new. Yes, is how you get your first job, and your next job, and your spouse, and even your kids, at the same time always be prepared to hear "no" whatever your dream job is, you'll likely hear "no" many times before you achieve your goals. Just accept that as a fact. But by refusing to accept that "no," you'll separate yourself from the pack. Sometimes you have to outlast the competition.
It is essential to discover and work on your strengths. Right from school to everyday life, we work like that "if you get an A+ in writing and a C- in math, you should focus your time and attention on getting better at math." In the working world and career, it will be the opposite; by focusing on those things that you are strongest at, you will become an expert at it over time. You can always work around your weaknesses and seek help from others who excel in those areas; you'll be able to cover those weaknesses better than you could have otherwise. Trying to be great at everything could spread yourself thin and keep you from reaching your full potential in your most vital areas.