August 2, 2025
I feel invisible

MY Job Feels Comfortable, But I Feel Invisible

Feeling invisible at work, despite doing everything "right"? You're not alone. Many professionals experience this unsettling sensation, even in secure roles with respectable salaries. It’s like being in a well-furnished basement—comfortable yet lacking a view of the horizon. Discover how to shift from being unnoticed to becoming a valued contributor.
July 31, 2025
The Sirens Call by Chris Hayes

Book Review: The Sirens’ Call by Chris Hayes

In a world where apps and notifications constantly vie for our attention, Chris Hayes' "The Sirens' Call" serves as a wake-up call. He likens our struggle to that of Odysseus, who had to resist the alluring songs of sirens. Today, our attention is the most valuable resource, yet it's often stolen by tech designed to hijack our focus.
July 15, 2025
Upgrad wishlist 2025

UpGrad: What Professionals Want

Half of India’s workforce didn’t participate in formal skilling last year—not due to lack of interest, but due to poor access (66%) and irrelevant content (34%). upGrad Enterprise’s latest report, ‘Skilling Smarter: A strategic guide to training across generations,’ unpacks what’s broken in current workplace training strategies, drawing insights from […]
June 17, 2025
A sketchnote showing the growing preference for a girl child

The Gender Revolution That’s Quietly Reshaping Your Workplace

Something extraordinary is going to happen in boardrooms across America, and most executives don’t even realize it. While headlines focus on AI and remote work, a silent demographic revolution is fundamentally altering who shows up to work, how they think about careers, and what they need from employers. There is […]
June 9, 2025
Neuroscience in Talent Management

HR for Irrational Humans Ep 3: Unlocking Talent Potential Through Neuroscience

This is a new series called HR for Irrational Humans. read Episode 1 and Episode 2 here Businesses are grappling with a talent paradox. Despite massive investments in learning and development, employee engagement remains stubbornly low. Training programs fail to stick, feedback sessions backfire, and high-potential employees quietly disengage. The […]
May 28, 2025
Sovereign AI

Sovereign AI: Why Control Over Culture Matters to Every Nation

Countries once competed to control oil, now they’re racing to build and control their own AI. It is their only chance to control their culture. Because AI isn’t just about tech or gadgets. It’s about culture, values, and control over what people see and believe. Imagine if your entire country […]
May 22, 2025
GenZ trends predict an economic slowdown

What Low-Rise Jeans and Shorter Vacations Can Teach Us About the Economy

This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Part 1 shows that there’s uncertainty in the market. Part 2 will speak of how to negotiate “final and no further discussions warranted” offers. Recession indicators show up in trends Sometimes, they show up in shopping carts, travel plans, and what’s […]