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20 Years of Experience vs. 2 Days of Certification – Who Do You Call

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  20 Years of Experience vs. 2 Days of Certification – Who Do You Call? With 20 years in Organizational Change Management, I find my profile sidelined because I lack a Change Mgmt. certification; while those with 2-5 years of experience and a short training get shortlisted. People who have gone through a two-day certification program with few years of experience and those who have done 'change management' as part of their (other) primary role get through to an Interview. And what's with Organizations creating a pretty long JD for Change Mgmt. profile seeking a world of experience for managing complex change in complex environment from a professional with 2 to 5 years of experience :) And then there are those who title their job posting as Change Management / Change Manager but as you dive into the JD, it starts to read like that of a Project Manager with 1-2 lines devoted to Change Management. Hmm ... so u could not get a budget approval for PM so thought of seeking ...
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The ABCD of Bridging the gap between Goal Setting and Goal Achieving

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  The ABCD of bridging the gap between Goal Setting and Goal Achieving  Intent is Great.  Planning is Important. Support System is crucial.  Execution gets the Job Done.  We are touching 50 days into 2025 and some of us have already let go of the efforts for our goals.   Somewhere along the way, intent didn't translate into action and motivation fizzled out. Why? Because setting goals is the easy part. Achieving them requires a structured approach. Let’s break it down: A. Intent is Great: But It’s Just the Beginning Setting goals is exciting.  We visualize success, feel inspired, and convince ourselves that this time, things will be different. But intent alone doesn’t create results. Think about it: how many times have we set goals but failed to execute?  Intent is the spark, but it needs fuel to keep the fire burning. B. Planning is Important: But Don’t Get Stuck There A goal without a plan is just a wish.  Planning gives intent a struc...
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The Silent Brain Drain

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  The Silent Brain Drain: The Leader's Role in Preventing the Loss of Critical Skills Employee turnover isn’t just about losing people—it’s about losing institutional knowledge, strategic foresight, and business-critical skills. The Linkedin Workplace Learning Report 2025 presents a troubling trend (its conclusions based on analyzing LinkedIn data): the most at-risk skills lost to attrition are also the hardest to replace. Once you understand what the Top Skill does for the organization, you understand what you are actually losing ...  - Business Strategy – The ability to set and adjust goals in a shifting market - Strategic Planning – The foresight to navigate uncertainty - Sales Mgmt & Project Planning – The backbone of revenue and execution When experienced professionals leave,  they don’t just vacate a position; they take years of strategic thinking,  client insights & decision-making acumen with them. So What Should Leaders Do? ✔ Invest in Leadership Dev...
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I Am Going to Make It Happen!

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  "It’s Going to Happen Because I Am Going to Make It Happen!" Waiting for your manager to recognize your hard work? Hoping your mentor will push you to success? Expecting the perfect opportunity to just land in your lap? It doesn’t work that way. Your promotion, growth and success are not dependent on someone  else’s goodwill or validation.  They are YOUR responsibility.  You got to make them happen.  Yes,  managers can support,  mentors can guide, and  opportunities can arise,  but they are only catalysts.  You bring the chemicals; effort, preparation & initiative to make the reaction happen. Want to grow?  Invest in yourself. Don't wait for Company.  Want a promotion?  Prove your impact. Don't just do the task.  Want success?  Create opportunities Don’t wait for them. Too many professionals  blame circumstances,  lack of mentorship,  and bad bosses,  for their stagnation....
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DON'T STOP taking Notes

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  DON'T STOP taking Notes now that AI tools are available which can do it for You.  DON'T write what the speaker is saying or the summary - the AI tool will do that for you In this day and age, there are tools to record the speaker, get the transcript and even get the summary.  You should write what you understand and the other thoughts that are triggered based on your understanding and interpretation of what you just heard.  YOUR NOTES are something that are personal to you and cannot be produced by an AI tool.  They are uniquely useful to you so don't substitute your notes by an AI tool.  Make your own notes AND use the AI tools for the transcript/summary of what was said.    What Happens when you make notes / take notes ...  - Taking notes enhances learning by actively engaging various faculties, enhancing focus and understanding.  - Writing information down helps embed it into memory and supports better recall through visual aids and...
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The term 'rejection email' is factually incorrect and just wrong

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  The term 'rejection email' is factually incorrect and just wrong.  We humans want to take shortcuts in language and for want of a better word, we compromise on 'nearest fit' sacrificing meaning and impact.  The email that informs that a candidate has not been selected got termed as a 'rejection' email for the economy of words without consideration of how people view 'rejection'  Even if the email does not use the word 'reject/rejection'; the norm of the email being called a 'rejection email' strikes immediately when the email appears.  A series of back to back 'rejection emails' will also lead to 'Learned Helplessness' (search for it on Youtube and watch the short 5 min video of a class teacher inducing helplessness in students in a matter of minutes)  Using the right word is important. Words are Powerful and Potent.   I coach mid and senior management professionals and my advice is simple ... Don't Be Yourself. They...
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Future of Work - the Panel Discussion Series

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  Get a sneak-peek into the "Future of Work" through the Panel Discussion Series  In 2023, I created the "Future of Work" Panel Discussion series where I invited Industry Leaders to express their thoughts on the subject.  Across the 11 episodes, we had many great conversations on the different facets of the Future of Work culminating in the leadership focused subject of "CXO of the Future".  Link to the YT channel where the panel discussion recordings are hosted - https://www.youtube.com/@SuccessCoachHK/videos Do subscribe to the channel :)  #CoachHemant #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerGrowth #FutureOfWork
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