Is the rapid ascent of India’s economy masking a structural decay in the very management layer expected to sustain it? Recent data from Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2026 and Vibhas Ratanjee’s analysis in Forbes suggest that India is currently navigating a ‘management crisis’ that could jeopardize its long-term growth. As organizations flatten their […]
Career Management
Are you a communicator or a content factory?
How much of your day is spent creating things versus actually influencing change? I recently received a message on LinkedIn from a communicator who has spent significant time in the corporate world, including a tenure at a leading Indian firm. She mentioned that while internal communications once made up 40% of her performance metrics, she […]
When experience becomes invisible, everyone loses
Have you ever looked at a job description and thought: is the organisation hiring hope or capability? I recently came across a post by a senior change and communication professional lamenting how job descriptions for roles were insulting the community by seeking younger talent to come in at a lower salary range but expecting them […]
8 Signs That Indicate a Nation’s Talent Crisis
In the complex labyrinth of global economies, the role of effective talent management can never be overstated. However, some nations, despite their apparent growth, are unwittingly neglecting the crucial aspect of nurturing and attracting talent. Within the fabric of a nation’s socio-economic ecosystem, certain disconcerting signs serve as harbingers of a pressing need for transformative […]
Leadership and Self-Management: 5 Key Traits for Transformation, and Advancement
After working for over a couple of decades in communications, branding and marketing, I have come to realize that success often hinges on a unique blend of personal traits, attributes, and skills. It’s a realm where adaptability, resilience, and curiosity can pave the path to greatness. To excel as a communicator and leader, one must […]
Book Review | The Squiggly Career
The Squiggly Career by Helen Tupper & Sarah Ellis was published in 2020 around the time the pandemic started and the world began thinking of operating in different ways! The authors argue that careers and jobs can’t be understood in the same way we did decades ago and there isn’t any point lamenting the issues […]
Interview on Internal Communications and Careers | Wise Owl Career
What does internal communications entail? How does it work in the present world? How can youngsters think about this domain? What are some of the key aspects of the function? Look up answers to these questions and more in my interview with Neha Dey, a podcaster who runs Wise Owl Career. Let me know what […]
Take my new course on Career Trends – Insights for Personal and Professional Success
This course is meant to help students, professionals and business leaders or anyone interested in understanding how the evolving world of work, workplaces and workforces will impact careers now and in the future and what it takes to be ahead of the curve. During the course, you will learn more on trends shaping our world, […]
Interview with ‘The Brand Called You’
I had the opportunity to share my thoughts in this renowned series with thought leaders hosted by Ashutosh Garg, the podcast leader of ‘The Brand Called You’. In this interview, we covered a range of topics including internal communications and personal branding – two key subjects of interest to me. Watch this video to know […]
Personal Branding Series | Interview with Mubeena Azeez | 2019 LinkedIn Top Voices (India), 2019 Outstanding Young Achiever (ASSOCHAM), Talent Acquisition leader & Trained Dancer
Mubeena Azeez is a talent acquisition professional and has established herself as a career management advisor. With her background in recruitment, she has also branched into social media engagement, employer branding and a whole lot more. A model and a trained dancer, she believes in inspiring people to spread positivity through her actions – personally […]








