Executives, leaders, and professionals are often expected to be the go-to person - someone who solves problems, keeps things running smoothly, and goes above and beyond for others.  

Somewhere along ...

You know that feeling when you're at a party or a networking event and you catch yourself checking the room? You are trying to read the expressions on everyone’s face; trying to gauge their vibe towar...

Have you ever felt stuck in one of those impossible situations where you’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t?

Welcome to the world of double binds - a catch-22 situation that feels like being...

Voice on the phone (VOP): “Mineela, I’m calling from the TEDx committee.” 

Me: “Oh...?” 

VOP: “You were nominated by one of the employees to be a speaker at the upcoming TEDx event.” 

Wait. What? T...

First thing’s first: personal power is not about dominance or control.  

It’s not about wearing the sharpest suit in the room or knowing every answer.  

It’s about walking into any room and owning w...

Navigating workplace dynamics can feel like a game of mental gymnastics, especially when it comes to asking for what you need without dropping the "diagnosis bomb."  

Not everyone feels comfortable w...

We’ve been taught for years that the key to success is to “work harder.” 

What if I told you that this might be one of the most misguided mantras of modern life? 

This isn’t a call to laze around or...