Helping execs in new roles accelerate impact, build credibility fast and avoid costly transition mistakes | xIBM Consulting | xPwC | Certified Executive Coach

You’ve just landed your next big executive role - congratulations!

Now comes the part no one prepares you for: making it successful.

The hard truth is, 40% of executive transitions fail within 18 months.

And the cost is staggering:

2.5x to 30x the executive’s salary in lost productivity, turnover, and disruption.

Career damage for the executive that can take years to recover from.

Maybe it's your first time at the senior leadership table. 
Maybe you've done this before, but this time, the stakes feel higher. 
Different company, industry, department or role.

Either way, you know this first year will define your reputation and your results.

Tell me if this sounds familiar:

You've inherited a team that doesn't fully trust you yet. 
You're navigating company politics, shifting priorities, and sky-high expectations. 
Everyone's watching, but no one's guiding. 
You're smart, experienced, and capable. 
But the pressure to prove yourself is relentless.

This is exactly where I come in.

I help new executives thrive where 40% fail by guiding them through the high-stakes first year.

My coaching is confidential, personalized, and focused on helping you:

✔ Earn trust quickly and secure early credibility
✔ Navigate politics and hidden organizational dynamics
✔ Build and align your leadership team for quick wins
✔ Make high-impact decisions without costly missteps
✔ Lay the foundation for long-term success and legacy

 Why Trust Me?
• 25+ years in Fortune 500 consulting, partnering with senior executives 
• Led $30M+ transformation portfolios and 250+ person practices at IBM 
• Led risk strategy for $100M+ proposals and complex transformations 
• Built and delivered IBM's top global executive coaching programs 
• Certified executive coach with 300+ leaders coached

If you’re ready to accelerate your impact and avoid costly missteps,

let’s make your first year your strongest. 

📩 DM me “Executive Transition” and let’s talk.

Dora Vanourek

"I found a better opportunity."

Translation: I found a leader who values me.

I've coached hundreds through resignations.

The real reason they leave: 
it's rarely what they say at first.

Behind "better opportunity" or "career growth" is something deeper:

They don't feel valued.

Nobody says thank you.

Their ideas get ignored. 
Their skills go unused. 
They've stopped learning.

If you want to keep your best people:

- Truly listen
- Say thank you
- Seek their ideas
- Appreciate them
- Provide flexibility
- Make time for them
- Ask for their opinions
- Share timely feedback
- Ask how they really are
- Involve them in decisions
- Provide growth opportunities
- Communicate with transparency
- Trust them to make the right decisions

You don't need a budget for any of these.

Just intention, and genuinely caring for your people.

Be the leader you wish you had.

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Changing jobs doesn't mean you're unstable.

It means you're brave enough to admit you want more.

Too often, career moves are seen as betrayals.

But the real betrayal to yourself is staying
somewhere that no longer serves your growth.

5 signs it's time to make your move:

1. Your work has lost its meaning
→ You go through the motions, but the spark is gone

2. You've outgrown your role
→ What once challenged you now feels like autopilot

3. You know you're wasting your potential
→ That nagging voice keeps saying "you're capable of so much more."

4. Sunday night dread has become your reality
→ The anxiety starts earlier each weekend

5. You don't feel seen or valued
→ Another quarter, another "great job" that leads nowhere

Loyalty isn't about staying in one place.
It's about staying true to your potential.

Choose growth over comfort.

You'll never regret betting on yourself.

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If you're not growing in your job, you're shrinking.

But shrinking feels like stability.

Like patience.
Commitment.
Paying your dues.

So you start telling yourself:

'The market's tough right now.' 
'I'm lucky to have a job.' 
'Maybe next year will be different.'

And while you're being 'patient':

Someone with half your experience gets promoted.

Someone who started after you becomes your boss.

The job-hopper is making 40% more.

If your company isn't investing in your growth, 
you're not building a career -
you're maintaining theirs.

They get your best years. 
You get a review that says 'meets expectations.'

Growth isn't just about moving up.

It's about expanding your skills.
Taking on challenges that scare you.
Working with people who believe in you.

Ask yourself:

- When did you last learn something that changed how you work?

- Who's invested in your development this quarter?

- What skills are you building for your next role?

If it's tough to answer these, you're not stable.

You're stuck.

And stuck is just shrinking in slow motion.

The riskiest career move isn't leaving too soon.

It's staying too long.

How will you feel next year if nothing changes?

Your growth doesn't need permission.

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The most painful part of growth:

The people closest to you will try to stop it.

And the faster you grow, the more uncomfortable others become.

It's not personal - it's human nature:

- People prefer the version of you they're used to
- Some feel threatened by your progress
- Others try to keep you "safe" in your comfort zone

Here are 5 powerful ways to protect your growth:

1. Audit Your Circle 👥 
↳ Who celebrates your wins vs. who diminishes them?
↳ Distance isn't betrayal, it's boundaries

2. Stop Explaining Yourself 🤐 
↳ You don't owe anyone a justification for growth
↳ Let your results do the talking

3. Track Your Progress 📈
↳ Screenshot encouraging feedback and messages
↳ Celebrate small victories, they compound into big changes

4. Find Your Growth Squad 🔗
↳ Seek people 2-3 steps ahead of you 
↳ Invest in mentors who've walked your path

5. Trust Yourself 💪
↳ Your intuition knows before your mind does
↳ Bet on yourself when no one else will

The people who truly belong in your life will celebrate your growth. 

Don't shrink yourself to make others comfortable.

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Your title doesn't make you a leader.

How you treat your team when no one's watching does.

After 25+ years helping leaders retain talent, 
I've seen the same pattern:

Great employees will tolerate bad systems and broken processes.

But there's one thing they won't forgive:

A manager who stopped caring.

5 ways leaders lose their best people:

❌ Taking people for granted
↳ Not feeling valued is a top reason people disengage and leave

❌ Rewarding high-performers with more work
↳ Watch them burn out and leave for other companies

❌ Tolerating low performance from others
↳ High performers feel like their efforts don't matter

❌ Not matching salaries for loyal employees with those of new hires
↳ This disrespects your loyal employees and damages trust

❌ Ignoring employee feedback
↳ Dismissing insights signals that their voices don't matter

How to keep your best people:

✅ Recognize impact and contributions
↳ Build a habit of consistent, genuine appreciation

✅ Provide growth opportunities
↳ Before hiring externally, see if you can promote from within

✅ Help them connect the dots
↳ Discuss how they can grow and advance to the next level

✅ Ask for their input when making decisions
↳ Listening to their opinions and feedback lets them know they matter

✅ Ensure fair compensation
↳ Regularly review and adjust compensation and benefits

Be the leader you wish you had.

Because loyal employees don't leave companies.

They leave managers who stopped caring.

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Fear-driven leadership works fast.

But the damage works faster.

Too many leaders obsess over hitting this quarter's numbers.

Meanwhile, their best people are quietly updating their resumes.

When people are afraid, they choose:

- safety over success
- silence over solutions
- survival over growth

What to avoid as a leader:

❌ Threatening job security
↳ "Many people would love to have your role."

❌ Using subtle threats
↳ "We need to talk about your career here."

❌ Manufacturing fake urgency
↳ "This needs to be done by EOD" (when it doesn't)

❌ Keeping people guessing
↳ Unclear expectations, moving goalposts

❌ Weaponizing performance reviews
↳ Don't treat reviews as threats

What to do as a leader:

✅ Recognize and appreciate often
↳ Ensure your employees feel valued

✅ Invest in their growth
↳ Create clear paths for career advancement

✅ Share the bigger picture
↳ Help them see how their work creates meaningful impact

✅ Give your team ownership
↳ Trust them to make decisions and take risks

✅ Stand behind your team
↳ Protect them from politics and have their backs

Fear might get you compliance today.

But trust gets you people who care.

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I'm turning 50 this week 🎂
Grew up in communist Czechoslovakia
where entrepreneurship was illegal.

Success meant getting a job at a prestigious company.

And staying there until retirement.

So that's what I did.

At 48, I looked at my life and realized:

I'd followed every rule.
Done everything "right."
And I still felt trapped.

So I built my escape route.

One LinkedIn post at a time.

A year later, at 49, I left.

Now I have freedom and flexibility I didn't know was possible.

But when I started writing,
my biggest challenge was coming up with ideas.

Staring at a blank screen every day:

- What do I even talk about?
- Will anyone care?
- How do I stay consistent without burning out?

This is why Stanley (Your Content Coach) matters so much to me.

It's the tool I wish I'd had earlier.

It helps me: 

- Give me honest feedback when I need it
- Flag when my audience is tired of a topic
- Turn one coaching session into 4 different posts

My posts created with Stanley outperform my others by 35-40%.

No matter how stuck you feel.

No matter your age.

No matter what you were taught about "safety" and "success."

You can move forward.

It’s never too late.

If you're building your escape route,
try Stanley for free today: https://lnkd.in/g9nvAJzJ

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Most resignations start the same way.

With a manager who never notices.

People check out long before they officially leave.

Their disengagement builds slowly - one overlooked issue at a time.

High performers notice everything.

They see who contributes and who coasts.

When you tolerate mediocrity, you're telling your best people their standards don't matter.

They deserve better.

And so do you as a leader.

Great leaders do these 5 things differently:

1. Set the bar clearly
→ Define what success looks like - no guessing
→ Write the rules so no one's confused

2. Address issues early
→ Small problems turn big when ignored
→ Have tough conversations before things escalate

3. Be present, not just available
→ Prioritize 1:1s so people know they matter
→ Truly listen, and catch problems early

4. Do what you say, every time
→ Keep every promise. No exceptions
→ Show visible progress to build trust

5. Celebrate what matters
→ Recognize the behaviours you want more of
→ Skip "good job" - say exactly what worked

What you tolerate becomes your culture.

Make sure it's one your top performers want to stay in.

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People won't remember your job title.

They'll remember how you made them feel.

Because true happiness at work isn't about being employed.

It's about feeling valued.

The best leaders live by this.

They don't just manage tasks.
They empower people to grow.
They appreciate them genuinely.

Be that leader:

- Listen without judgement
- Provide stretch assignments
- Genuinely ask, "How are you?"
- Be kind, even on the tough days
- Open doors to new opportunities
- Acknowledge their unique strengths
- Empower others to explore and learn
- Share feedback that helps others thrive
- Invite input in decisions that impact others
- Show appreciation - it means more than you know
- Believe in someone before they believe in themselves

Leadership isn't just about budgets or targets.

It's about kindness, respect, and leaving people better than when you met them.

Have you had a great leader?
Tag them to thank them ⬇️ 

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Leadership isn’t earned with a title.

It’s built when people feel safe.

Safe to speak up.
Safe to fail.
Safe to rest.

Build a culture where taking time off doesn’t come with guilt.

What to do as a leader:

✅ Be a role model for taking time off:
↳ Take time off - and talk about it. Normalize rest

✅ Recognize efforts: 
↳ Acknowledge achievements that promote well-being rather than appreciating health sacrifices

✅ Encourage flexibility: 
↳ Trust your team to deliver in ways that work for them

✅ Prevent post-vacation overload: 
↳ Plan ahead to make returning from time off manageable

✅ Conduct meaningful check-ins: 
↳ Make 1:1s safe spaces to talk about well-being and workload

What to avoid as a leader:

❌ Praising work while sick:
↳ "Thank you for working even though you don't feel well" 
↳ This sends the wrong message about your company's values

❌ Neglecting feedback: 
↳ Ignoring employee feedback about workload and stress

❌ Discouraging time off:
↳ Making employees feel guilty for taking breaks

❌ Setting unrealistic goals: 
↳ Targets that require overwork are unsustainable

❌ Promoting an "Always On" culture: 
↳ Expecting 24/7 availability, even on weekends or vacations

Be the leader you wish you had.

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Most leaders obsess over the wrong things.

They chase better processes.

Refine strategies.

Restructure teams.

And when results don't improve:

They apply pressure.
Tighten timelines.
Use fear as a tactic.

Meanwhile, the people who care the most, stop caring.

The best leaders do the opposite:

✅ Know their names and their stories
↳ "How's your daughter's soccer season?"

✅ Treat everyone with equal respect
↳ The intern's time matters as much as the VP's. Act like it

✅ Follow through on their feedback
↳ Actually listen and act. Or explain why not. Silence kills trust faster than "no"

✅ Share your own mistakes first
↳ "Here's where I messed up" opens doors to honesty

✅ Replace "Who did this?" with "What can we learn?"
↳ One question assigns blame. The other builds resilience

✅ Address toxic behaviour quickly
↳ Every day you wait, good people update their resumes

You don't need another framework.

You need to look up from your spreadsheet and see the humans in front of you.

Before the best ones stop caring completely.

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The healthiest teams argue the most.

Because they trust each other enough to disagree.

Most leaders get this backwards.

They think psychological safety means:

→ No disagreements
→ Everyone is comfortable all the time
→ Keeping things polite

But that's not safety.
That's silence.

Real psychological safety looks different:

- Disagreeing doesn't end careers
- Failed experiments = learning
- "What went wrong?" not "Whose fault is it?"
- Leaders admit mistakes first
- Bad news doesn't get hidden
- People bring their real selves

How to start building it:

1. Model it first
→ Next meeting: admit something you got wrong or don't know

2. Reward the messy truth
→ When someone brings bad news early, thank them

3. Change one question
→ Replace "Who screwed this up?" with "What can we learn from this?"

Conflict isn't the enemy of safety.

Silence is.

What does psychological safety look like on your team?

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McKinsey: 89% of leaders miss critical warning signs

76% learn too late; 34% never learn at all.

Incredible carousel from my friend Malay Matalia 🔥
Check him out for more insights like this.

Harvard found:
- Great leaders catch these signs early
- The average ones learn from exits
- The poor ones never learn at all

11 wake-up calls leaders need to hear today:

1. When bad news stops flowing:
→ You haven't built trust
→ You've built fear

2. When the calendar is full but the impact is minimal:
→ You're managing time
→ Not driving results

3. When you blame the team but claim wins as yours:
→ You're not leading
→ You're just taking credit

4. When you're the smartest in meetings:
→ You're hiring for comfort
→ Not for growth

5. When decisions only flow down:
→ You've created soldiers
→ Not future leaders

6. When resumes are getting updated:
→ Your open-door policy
→ Was just empty words

7. When challenges stop coming:
→ Your team has already given up
→ You don't listen anyway

8. When celebrations are louder without you:
→ You're limiting your team
→ Not the catalyst

9. When you speak more than listen:
→ You're leading by power
→ Not valuing your team's insights

10. When no one outgrows their role:
→ You're creating ceilings
→ Not empowering your team

11. When being right matters most:
→ You've stopped leading
→ You've stopped growing

Remember:
Listen to what your team is saying.
And what they aren't saying.
Their silence speaks volumes.

What other wake-up calls would you add?

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11 Wake-Up Calls All Leaders Need to Hear

If you're not willing to fight for your team,
you don't belong in management.

I'll never forget watching my manager 
in a senior leadership meeting:

"You're asking my team to do 3 top priorities. 
Pick one.
Or give me more people."

The room went silent.

Then they picked one.

That's when I learned:

Real leaders don't just manage work - they protect people.

10 ways great leaders protect their teams:

1. Block Burnout Triggers
↳ Kill the root causes before exhaustion turns into resignation letters

2. Stop the Fake Urgencies
↳ Everything can't be urgent. Push back on manufactured crises

3. Eliminate Useless Work
↳ Cut low-value tasks such as creating reports that nobody reads

4. Push Back on Deadlines
↳ Negotiate realistic timelines. Say no to deadlines that require overtime

5. Require Priority Trade-offs
↳ Ask stakeholders to remove something else before adding new work

6. Cut Through Bureaucracy
↳ Push back on unnecessary approvals and processes that slow down your team

7. Protect Deep Work
↳ Create distraction-free times and keep "quick requests" from destroying focus time

8. Defend Their Reputation
↳ CC their wins to skip-levels. Stand up for them when they're not in the room

9. Shield from Office Politics
↳ Handle the organizational drama so your team can focus on real work

10. Limit Meeting Madness
↳ Prevent endless meetings that destroy productivity and focus

Your team doesn't need another manager.

They need a leader who truly has their back.

Be that leader.

PS: What's one thing you wish more leaders did for their teams?

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75% of people fear public speaking more than death.

Yet it's the no. 1 skill that accelerates careers.

Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, held me back for years.

I avoided roles where I'd need to speak a lot. 

Declined podcast invitations.

Fear was costing me too much.

Then I found Ultraspeaking

Here are the 8 techniques that transformed how I speak:

📌 Save these for later.

1. The Accordion Method 
→ Compress your talk to 60s, then 30s, then 15s 
→ Expand back, keeping only what matters 
→ Forces you to find your actual point

2. The Bow & Arrow 
→ Your Arrow = the ONE thing to remember 
→ Your Bow = supporting evidence

3. The Power Pause 
→ Stop for 3-5 seconds after key points 
→ Gives your audience time to absorb 
→ Silence is powerful, not awkward

4. The 2-3 Word Bookmark 
→ Create 2-3 word triggers, don't memorize scripts 
→ "Customer save" → your problem-solving story

5. Never Break Character 
→ Don't apologize for nervousness or mistakes
→ Your anxiety is invisible until you reveal it 

6. The Pushback Pivot 
→ Pause and acknowledge: "That's an important point" 
→ Reframe: "Here's how I see it..." 
→ Use challenges to strengthen your message

7. Use Clarity Prompts when Stuck
→ "The most important thing is..."
→ "If you remember one thing..."

8. The Opening Rule 
→ Rehearse your opening 3x more than the rest 
→ Early confidence will carry you through

These 8 techniques are just the beginning.

Ultraspeaking is different: 
live practice, speaking games, and real-time feedback from world-class coaches.

If communication is holding you back, 
join this FREE executive workshop (only 9 spots):
https://lnkd.in/gVibVu3G

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Being smart isn't always an advantage.

It'll keep you stuck if you fall into these traps.

You work twice as hard.

You know you're capable of more.

But others still seem to get ahead.

It's not a lack of talent.

It's these traps holding you back:

1. The Overthinking Trap 🌀
↳ You spend months researching instead of taking action
↳ Avoid analysis paralysis with the 24-hour decision rule

2. The Comfort Zone Trap 🏝️
↳ Being the top performer in a small pond limits your growth
↳ Commit to one project that scares you every quarter

3. The Knowledge Hoarding Trap 📚
↳ Your bookshelf grows while your results stay the same
↳ Match every hour of learning with action

4. The Solo Player Trap 🧑‍🚀
↳ You avoid asking for help, seeing it as a weakness
↳ Find mentors who've already achieved what you want

5. The Intelligent Excuses Trap 🦊
↳ You use smart logic to justify staying average
↳ The real danger isn't failing - it's staying the same

6. The Multi-Potential Trap 🎭
↳ You have many talents but never commit to any
↳ Choose 1 focus for 90 days and say no to everything else

7. The Perfectionism Trap 🎯
↳ Your high standards become an excuse to never start
↳ Lower the bar and avoid endless revisions

Don't let these patterns keep you stuck.

You already have what it takes.

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7 Traps Smart People Fall Into

Graham Packaging

HR Professional 

Connecting Mentors

CM4 Career Mentor Mentee Matchmaker

We all face career roadblocks, challenges, and moments of uncertainty. 🛑✨ In times like these, having the right mentor can make all the difference. A mentor not only coaches you but also listens 👂, educates 📚, trains 🏋️, and motivates 💪 you along your journey.

If you already have someone in your domain who has the right knowledge, experience, and time to guide you, then that’s perfect—you might not need our services. 🙌 But if not, I’m here to help you find the ideal mentor who aligns with your career needs and aspirations. 🎯

As a CM4 Career Mentor Mentee Matchmaker, my role is to:

Offer you a choice of multiple mentors from your domain to select from. 🤝
Help you connect, engage, and test different mentors until you find the perfect match. 🧑‍🏫✨
Ensure your satisfaction with the flexibility to change your mentor if you’re not fully satisfied, or offer a refund of your balance. 🔄💸

Remember:
Only the right guidance will get you real results! 🚀

CM4 - Career Mentor Mentee Match Maker (CM4) 🔗🎯

Samosa and Sweet Factory

HRBP

No Problem Movers

Human Resources Generalist

UnitedLex

Key Roles and Responsibilities: 
•	Employee life cycle management from entry to exit.
•	Establishing clear individual performance goals and objectives by formulation and implementation of Goal Forms across different levels of the assigned business unit.
•	Monitoring work progress through Performance Management Process, handling end to end performance appraisal process and ensuring that results are achieved according to performance standards & identification and development of bottom quartile. 
•	Conducting Dipstick Surveys to understand employee pulse and devising actions based on data received. 
•	Employee attrition analysis, risk prediction and planning for future projects accordingly. 
•	First point of contact for addressing employee issues and concerns, measuring employee satisfaction and grievance handling. 
•	Facilitating HR Connects through one-on-one meetings, regular focus group discussions and skip level meetings. 
•	Defining processes / systems for streamlining employee communication, employee retention, performance improvement and discipline. 
•	Closely working with business heads and managing employee relations. 
•	Resolving short term problems with quick actions and focusing on long term improvement plans.
•	Design and assist project lead in programs like Rewards and Recognition (RnR), Individual Development Plan (IDP), Internal Job Postings (IJP). 
•	Conduct induction sessions for new joiners to set right expectations. 
•	Prepare and publish performance dashboards to ensure transparency. 
•	Conduct ESAT (on-line and off-line) activities to keep employees engaged.

Human Resources Business Partner

CFO – Chief Fun Officer (April 2017 – Mar 2018) 
Lead Fun @ Work committee for the entire organization along with regular responsibilities 

The objective was to evolve a culture where employees are engaged through regular online and offline fun activities to break the monotony of the daily work schedule. This influences the employee’s motivation, productivity, creativity, teamwork, and satisfaction. A few of the initiatives are listed below:  

•	Liaison with wellness team and celebrated ‘International Yoga Day’ and introduced ‘Lose to Win’ game where employees were motivated to lose weight and stay healthy  
•	Liaison with CSR team and celebrated Diwali with a difference by organizing games and activities for employees to raise funds for our housekeeping and security staff 
•	Introduced ‘Lex Olympics’ under which several sports events were organized among different BUs to promote cross-functional unity and sportsmanship   
•	Organized and celebrated various festivals in office to drive happiness, sense of enjoyment, relaxation and offer the time needed to bond with other team members
•	Launched various online and offline games for employees to break the monotony

CFO – Chief Fun Officer 

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

>> Innovative teaching through gaming & simulation method 
>> Have conducted several seminars and sessions on Personality development, soft skills, team management etc
>> More than 1500 training / facilitation hours  
>> Meeting and interacting 100 new students every week
>> Career counselling and mentoring to several students 
>> Have created a big network / fan following of students on FB. (More than 4300 students)

Faculty / Trainer

IILM University, Gurugram

Admissions & Marketing:  
•	Conducted career counseling & personality development sessions across country for brand building
•	Promoted institute on all social networking sites 
•	Data analysis of CAT/MAT students 
•	 Conducted scholarship interviews 
•	 Headed all promotional activities for executive programs  

Teaching & Mentoring:
•	Received highest feedback for mentoring  
•	Assisted senior faculties in teaching 
•	Took sessions on employability skills 

Training and Placements: 
•	 Responsible for planning, organizing & implementing the training requirements for PG students 
•	End to end ownership of training delivery & execution 
•	Designed training need and feedback analysis 
•	Organized and conducted Mock interviews and GDs 
•	Organized outbound training programs for student’s self-development

Asst. Manager / Asst. Professor

•	Taking inbound calls and troubleshooting customer issues 
•	Handling client escalations 
•	Coaching and mentoring team leaders 
•	Identify requirements for training/ refreshers (TNA) 
•	Conduct training programs for the agents 
•	Training, assessment and selection for new hires 
•	Design manuals, flashy job aids & RnR mailers  
•	Motivate employees to improve their performance 
•	1x1 sessions & provide feedback to first line agents 
•	Handle grievances and issues of assigned teams 
•	Conduct reward and recognition programs for the process 
•	Ensure weekly / monthly targets 
•	Guidance to trainers & quality analysts on coaching

Master Coach (Asst. Manager)

Apollo Hospitals

Sr CCO

Dear Budding HR Professionals!

Are you looking for a vibrant HR community where you can:

Ask your questions and get guidance from seasoned professionals?
Clarify your doubts and stay updated on the latest HR trends?
Participate in knowledge-sharing workshops that cover everything from personal branding to mastering HR tools?
Network with mentors and peers who can open doors to new opportunities?

Then you’re in the right place! 🚀

Join our community to elevate your HR career and gain valuable insights that make a difference. DM me for an entry pass 😊

🟢 Amandeep Kukreja, CHRP

Ever introduced a non-Indian friend to Indian food for the first time?
 Did they cautiously poke the samosa... and then ask for seconds? 😄

Last night, I wasn’t at an Indian wedding — though my plate might disagree!

 I attended an HRPA event on HR & AI, and while the sessions, speakers, and venue were all fantastic, the real highlight for this foodie was the Indian platter. 🥘✨

What made it even more memorable?
 Over 100 HR professionals, mostly from non-Indian communities, enjoying the flavors with genuine excitement.

 It was heartwarming to see diversity not just in the room, but on the plate — and everyone loving it!

HR + AI + Indian food = a surprisingly perfect combo.

 Proof that great conversations can start over a plate of paneer and pakoras!

Have you ever taken a non-Indian colleague to try Indian food? Share your story below — did they survive the spice or become lifelong fans?" 🌶️😄

#HRPA #HRandAI #FoodieHR #DiversityInAction #NetworkingWithNaan #HRLife #SpiceUpYourNetwork

Strategic HR Business Partner | 🎙️ Host of HR Talk Shows 🎥 that Empower Professionals 🚀|

The Blind Men and the Elephant 🐘

Six blind men touched an elephant to understand what it was.
 One felt the trunk and said, “It’s a snake!” 🐍
 Another touched the leg: “It’s a tree!” 🌳
 Each believed their truth, yet none saw the whole picture.
 Only when they combined their views did the elephant appear.

💬 Quote: "Your perspective is true—but not complete." — Unknown

My learning: We often judge with limited vision. Collaboration and listening can reveal the bigger picture.

How about you? Have you ever realized your view was just one piece of the puzzle? Share your thoughts or drop a 👍 if this resonates.

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The First Penguin to Jump

On an icy shore, a group of penguins stood at the edge of the water.
 They all hesitated—afraid of predators lurking below.
 Then one penguin leapt in. The others watched… and followed.
 That single act of courage turned fear into momentum.

💬 Quote:  "Leadership begins with the first brave step." — Unknown

My learning: Sometimes, progress starts when one person dares to move first. Be that penguin.

How about you?  Have you ever taken the first step when others hesitated? Share your thoughts or drop a 👍 if this resonates.

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The Ants Building a Bridge 🐜🌉

A single ant tried to cross a stream but couldn’t.
 Soon, more ants arrived. They linked their bodies together, forming a living bridge.
 One by one, the colony crossed safely.
 What seemed impossible alone became achievable together.

💬 Quote: "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." — Helen Keller

My learning: Teamwork isn’t just about working side by side—it’s about connecting, supporting, and trusting each other to reach the goal.

How about you?
 What’s one success you’ve achieved because of teamwork? Share your thoughts or drop a 👍 if this resonates.

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The Rainbow After the Storm 🌈⛈️

A violent storm swept through the valley—dark clouds, heavy rain, and fierce winds.
 People stayed indoors, worried and tired.
 Then, as the storm passed, a brilliant rainbow stretched across the sky.
 It was nature’s way of saying: “Even after chaos, beauty returns.”

💬 Quote:  "After every storm, there is a rainbow of hope." — Unknown

My learning: Tough times don’t last forever. Hold on—your rainbow might be just around the corner.

How about you?
 What’s your “rainbow moment” after a difficult phase? Share your thoughts or drop a 👍 if this resonates.
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The Tree That Bent in the Storm

A mighty tree stood tall and proud in the forest. When a fierce storm came, it bent instead of breaking.
 While rigid trees snapped and fell, the flexible one swayed with the wind and survived.
 Days later, the forest was quiet again—but only the tree that adapted still stood strong.

💬 Quote: "Strength is not in resisting change, but in adapting to it." — Unknown

My learning:
 Flexibility is power. In life and work, bending doesn’t mean weakness—it means survival.

How about you?
 Have you ever had to bend to stay strong? Share your thoughts or drop a 👍 if this resonates.

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The Candle and the Electric Bulb 🔥💡

Once, a candle lit up homes with its warm glow. It was proud of its light—until the electric bulb arrived.
 The candle felt replaced, but the bulb didn’t destroy its purpose. It simply showed a new way to shine.
 Innovation doesn’t erase the old; it builds on it to create something brighter.

💬 Quote: "Change isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of something better." — Unknown

My learning: Don’t fear change. Embrace it. Every new idea is a chance to evolve, not a threat to your identity.

How about you?
 Have you ever faced a change that felt scary but turned out to be a blessing? Share your thoughts or drop a 👍 if this resonates.
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The Lighthouse in the Fog

A thick fog rolled over the sea, and ships lost their way.
 Amid the confusion, a lighthouse stood firm, its beam cutting through the mist.
 It didn’t move, didn’t shout—it simply shone, guiding sailors to safety.
 Leadership isn’t always about loud commands; sometimes, it’s about being a steady light when others can’t see the way.

💬 Quote:  "True leaders don’t just lead—they illuminate the path." — Unknown

My learning:  Influence comes from clarity and consistency. When the world feels uncertain, be the light others can trust.

How about you?  Who has been a “lighthouse” in your life or career? Share your thoughts or drop a 👍 if this resonates.

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The Fisherman Who Waited 🎣

A fisherman cast his line into the river at sunrise.
 Hours passed—no fish. People mocked him: “Why waste your time?”
 But he stayed calm, patient, and focused.
 By sunset, he caught the biggest fish of the day.
 Success often comes to those who wait with purpose.

💬 Quote:  "Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting." — Joyce Meyer

My learning:  Persistence isn’t about doing nothing—it’s about staying prepared and positive until the right moment arrives.

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 What’s one goal you’ve achieved because you refused to give up? Share your thoughts or drop a 👍 if this resonates.
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The Empty Cup ☕🧠

A wise teacher invited a student for tea.
 The student kept talking about everything he knew.
 The teacher poured tea into the cup—and kept pouring until it overflowed.
 The student shouted, “Stop! It’s full!”
 The teacher smiled: “Exactly. You can’t learn if your mind is already full.”

💬 Quote:
 "To learn, you must first empty your cup." — Zen Proverb

My learning:
 Growth starts with humility. When we think we know it all, we block new ideas. Stay curious, stay open.

How about you?
 What’s one time you had to “empty your cup” to learn something new? Share your thoughts or drop a 👍 if this resonates.
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The Starfish on the Shore ⭐🌊

A man walked along a beach covered with stranded starfish.
 He picked one up and tossed it back into the ocean.
 Someone said, “Why bother? There are thousands—you can’t make a difference.”
 The man smiled, picked up another, and said:
 "It made a difference to this one."

💬 Quote:  "You can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone." — Ronald Reagan

My learning:  Impact doesn’t always mean changing the world—it can mean changing one life. Small actions matter.

How about you?
 What’s one small act you’ve done that made a big difference? Share your thoughts or drop a 👍 if this resonates.
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The Mountain and the Pebble 🏔️🪨

A pebble lay at the foot of a mountain, feeling small and useless.
 One day, a traveler picked it up and used it to sharpen his blade.
 That tiny pebble helped him climb the mountain safely.
 Even the smallest things can play a big role in someone’s journey.

💬 Quote:
 "If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito." — Dalai Lama

My learning:
 Never underestimate your value. Even small actions can create big impact.

How about you?
 What’s one small step you’ve taken that made a big difference? Share your thoughts or drop a 👍 if this resonates.
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The Bridge That Was Never Crossed 🌉🚶

A traveler stood before a shaky wooden bridge.
 He feared it might collapse, so he stayed on his side.
 Years later, he learned the bridge was strong—and beyond it was a beautiful valley he never saw.
 Sometimes, fear of failure keeps us from crossing into opportunity.

💬 Quote:
 "In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity." — Albert Einstein

My learning:
 Opportunities often hide behind uncertainty. Take the step—you might find something amazing on the other side.

How about you?
 What’s one “bridge” you hesitated to cross but later wished you had? Share your thoughts or drop a 👍 if this resonates.
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The Cracked Bell 🔔✨

In a small town, there was a bell with a crack.
 People said, “It’s broken—it can’t ring like before.”
 But when it rang, its sound was unique—soft yet beautiful, echoing through the valley.
 Its imperfection became its charm.

💬 Quote:
 "Our flaws make us unique—they are not weaknesses, but signatures of strength." — Unknown

My learning:
 Don’t hide your cracks. They might be the reason your voice stands out.

How about you?
 What’s one imperfection that turned into your strength? Share your thoughts or drop a 👍 if this resonates.
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The Broken Ladder 🪜✨

A worker found a broken ladder and thought, “This is useless.”
 But instead of throwing it away, he fixed one step at a time.
 Soon, the ladder was strong again—and helped him reach new heights.
 Sometimes, progress starts with repairing what we already have.

💬 Quote:
 "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." — Theodore Roosevelt

My learning:
 We often wait for perfect conditions, but success begins when we work with what’s in front of us.

How about you?
 What’s one time you turned a broken situation into an opportunity? Share your thoughts or drop a 👍 if this resonates.
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🎉 Happy Children’s Day! 🎉

 To all the professionals who are still kids at heart—never let that child inside you fade away! Why? 

Because when you keep that spark alive:
 ✅ Stress takes a back seat
 ✅ Pressure feels lighter
 ✅ Life becomes pure enjoyment

So laugh loud, dream big, play often, and stay curious.

 Growing up is mandatory, but growing old inside is optional!

👉 Today, promise yourself: Keep the kid alive in you!

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The Stonecutter’s Dream 🪨🔨

A stonecutter wished to be powerful.
 He became a king—but soon envied the sun.
 He became the sun—but then envied the cloud.
 He became the cloud—but then envied the mountain.
 Finally, he became the mountain… only to feel powerless against a stonecutter’s chisel.
 Sometimes, what we seek is already within us.

💬 Quote:
 "Contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want, but the realization of how much you already have." — Unknown

My learning:
 Chasing power or status often blinds us to our own strength. Appreciate your role—you might already be the mountain.

How about you?
 Have you ever realized you already had what you were chasing? Share your thoughts or drop a 👍 if this resonates.
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