Fintech Startup

Associate

Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

Young Professional - Security Market Operations (YPP)

Strategy and Transactions- Investment Banking

Senior Analyst

Acuity Knowledge Partners

Investment Banking Associate

Deloitte India (Offices of the US)

International Tax Consultant

Supertech Limited

Trainee Associate- Summer Internship Program

Future Group India

Management Trainee

EY|M&A|nvestment Banking|Ex Moody’s Analytics|Member at Leap.club| Fintech Learner| Ex-Deloitte

Holds expertise in M&A research and analytics to identify valuable business opportunities and effectively support leadership in target identification. My recent completion of a Business Analytics program from IIM Kozhikode has sharpened my quantitative analysis and strategic modeling skills, enabling us to transform complex data into meaningful insights.

At Acuity Knowledge Partners, we cultivated a deep understanding of the M&A lifecycle and honed my abilities in deal analysis and pitchbook preparation. My proficiency with research tools like Refinitiv and Capital IQ, combined with my certifications in Google Analytics and Financial Statement Analysis, contributes to our team's strong performance in the dynamic investment banking sector.

Shivani Gera

I still remember the day I rejected a ₹30 Lakh package in Bangalore to earn ₹20 Lakhs in my hometown.

I thought may be I’m missing out on the exposure.. To the world, I lost ₹10 Lakhs a year. But my Calculator told me I actually gained money.

We are obsessed with the CTC (Cost to Company). We forget to calculate the CTS (Cost to Self). Here is the simple "Unit Economics" of my decision:

Scenario A: In Bangalore (₹30 LPA)
• In-Hand Salary: ~₹1.95 Lakhs/month
• Rent (Indiranagar/Whitefield): -₹40-50k (Depressing 2BHK)
• Cook + Maid + Groceries: -₹15k
• Cab/Uber (Surge Pricing): -₹10k
• Weekend parties/Eating out): -₹15k-20k
• Net Savings: ₹90k-1lakh (Plus: Hairfall, Back pain and 2 hours in traffic).

Scenario B: The Simple Life in Hometown (₹20 LPA)
• In-Hand Salary: ~₹1.30 Lakhs/month
• Rent: ₹0 (My own room)
• Food: ₹0 (Mom’s home-cooked food)
• Travel: -₹2,000 (Petrol)
• Lifestyle: -₹5,000 (Coffee with school friends)
• Net Savings: ₹1.18 Lakhs (Plus: 8 hours of sleep and peace).

By moving to the Metro, I wasn't richer.
I was just working hard to transfer money to my Landlord, Uber and Zomato.

That extra ₹10 Lakhs on paper was just a "City Tax" I paid to look successful on LinkedIn. Success is not the number on your Offer Letter. Success is the number in your Savings Account.

I chose a smaller package, but I bought a bigger life.
Would you take a pay cut to move back home?

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If this post is coming on your feed, I want your 2 mins to 𝐏𝐀𝐔𝐒𝐄 and 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐊!!

If women woke up tomorrow and decided they really liked their bodies, just think how many industries would go out of business.

It sounds like a hypothetical scenario, right? But looking at the numbers, it’s actually a terrifying prospect for the Global and Indian economy.

We are always worried about AI or Automation disrupting the market. But we rarely talk about the silent engine that powers a massive chunk of our GDP: Insecurity.

Dr. Gail Dines wasn't just making a social statement with that quote. She was highlighting a fundamental business reality.
The "Insecurity Economy" is a multi-billion dollar machine.

✅Fairness Creams: Run on the belief that you are "too dark."
✅Weight Loss Teas: Run on the belief that you are "too heavy."
✅Fast Fashion: Runs on the belief that your is "outdated."

These industries do not sell products based on your needs. They sell products based on your manufactured inadequacy. They need you to look in the mirror and find a flaw.
Because a satisfied woman is a "bad" customer. A satisfied woman stops spending money to fix herself.

Your insecurity is the only thing keeping half the Fortune 500 companies alive.
Remember, if self-acceptance went viral tomorrow, it wouldn't just be a trend. It would be an economic crisis for these sectors.
Loving yourself isn't just a soft, emotional act of self-care.

In a world that profits from your self-doubt, it is a radical act of economic rebellion.

Now tell me- What is the last thing you bought just to "fix" a flaw?
#flawlesseconomy

The Day Money Stopped Working.

I checked the currency rate for Iran today. It showed 0.00.

I thought it was a glitch. It wasn’t.
The Iranian Rial has crashed so hard that 1 Indian Rupee is now equal to ~11,081 Rials.

To put that in perspective:
If you dropped a ₹10 coin on the street in Tehran today, you would be dropping 1,10,818 Rials.

This isn't just "economics." This is a humanitarian crisis.
• Inflation is over 40%.  
• Food prices have jumped 70%.  
• Savings have been wiped out overnight

Iran is a massive buyer of Indian Basmati Rice and Tea. With their currency worthless, they cannot pay our exporters. Watch out for Indian Agri-export stocks taking a hit this week.

We complain about 6% inflation, but we forget that financial stability is a luxury. Paper money is just a promise, and in Iran, that promise just broke.

If the Rupee crashed 50% tomorrow, what’s the one asset you’d wish you owned? Gold? Bitcoin? Real Estate?

Let me know in the comments. 👇
#currencycrisis

Why your in-hand salary might go down in 2026 even if you get a hike.

I know, it sounds like a mathematical error, but it’s the new legal reality. If you are expecting an appraisal letter this March, don't just look at the CTC. Look at the Structure.

Here is the "Invisible" change happening in your salary slip due to the New Labour Codes (specifically the Code on Wages):

The "50% Rule" Explained:
Previously, companies kept your "Basic Pay" low (30-40% of CTC) and loaded the rest into Allowances (HRA, LTA, Special Allowance).

But why? 
To keep the Provident Fund (PF) liability low.

The New Rule:
Now, Basic Pay (+ DA) must be at least 50% of your total CTC.
The Ripple Effect:
1. Basic Pay goes UP ⬆️
2. PF Contribution (12% of Basic) goes UP ⬆️
3. Take-Home Salary goes DOWN ⬇️

While your monthly cash flow might dip, your Retirement Corpus (PF + Gratuity) will grow much faster. It is essentially "Forced Savings."
Also, Gratuity eligibility is changing. Fixed-term employees can now claim gratuity in just 1 year (instead of the old 5-year wait).

In 2026, with inflation where it is - would you prefer more Cash in Hand today or more Security for tomorrow?

Let me know in the comments. 👇
#salaryhike

I noticed a pattern.

Any protein post →Jethani Ji appears → vada pav is declared superior → influencer cited → chaos follows.

Who is she? What is happening? Is this accidental… or coordinated?

Asking for the entire LinkedIn feed.

The old rules of real estate are changing!

Everyone says it’s about “Location, Location, Location.”

But watching Raj Shamani’s reel highlighting two of India’s fastest-growing companies being in real estate - I realized the real story is actually about Allocation.

Most developers operate under “Project Risk” - hoping one big launch succeeds.
Godrej Properties Limited flipped that script. They moved to “Pipeline Risk” building a factory of predictable wins.

They didn’t just get lucky. They engineered it:

Raised a ₹6,000 Cr QIP to stay cash-rich

Locked in ₹23,450 Cr in future bookings through business development

Delivered 54% volume growth while others slowed down

They stopped trying to be “hit-makers” and became master allocators.

The result isn’t a spike. It’s a staircase.

In your industry, does the market reward the flashy launch or the boring consistency?

Don’t forget to check out the video👇
https://lnkd.in/gwaK6zNW

#RealEstate #BusinessStrategy

I learned early in my finance career that the one shouting about their numbers usually has the most to hide. 

The one who stays quiet and just slides the report across the table? 
That’s the one you watch.

I saw the same thing happen in the newspaper today.
Usually, tech ads are screaming at you. Flashy slogans. Big promises. "Game-changing" buzzwords.

Then I saw this front-page ad from Xiaomi.
No screaming. No hype.
Just a blind camera test.
Four photos side-by-side. Three competitors, one REDMI Note 15.  

They didn't tell me which one was better. They just put them there and let me look.

And honestly? The difference was obvious.  
It stopped me because it felt... refreshing.
It’s a strategy I’m trying to adopt in my own life: Proof before promises.  

If you have to explain why you’re good, you probably aren't.
But if you have the guts to put your work next to the competition and say, "You decide"?
That is confidence.
That is disruption.  

I don't know everything about this phone yet, but for the first time in a while, I’m actually curious.

Because they didn't ask for my attention - they earned it.  

Have you seen the ad yet? It’s a bold move.

Here is the trap 90% of investors fall into!

They buy the Story, not the Math.

First, the world went crazy for Gold.
Then, the crowd rushed into Silver ETFs. Now, suddenly, everyone is an expert on Copper and whispering about Aluminum.

I can write the ending of this movie for you right now: Next, it will be Uranium.

The script is already written: Nuclear energy is the future. We need power. The logic is sound. But does this feel like investing, or does it feel like a trend?

It feels like the market is just picking the "Commodity of the Month" to drive crazy momentum in stocks.

Just because the narrative makes sense, doesn't mean the hype is safe. The market loves a good story. It loves to rotate money from one shiny object to the next.

Watch the show. Understand that which commodity is next in line. But please, do not make financial decisions just because the crowd found a new favorite metal.
History repeats itself. 

Don't be the one holding the bag when the movie ends!
#fomo #investing

PepsiCo’s first new brand in over a decade – Red Rock Deli!

Designed for mindful indulgence, Red Rock Deli blends global flavour inspiration with premium craftsmanship to redefine the modern snacking experience
 
The 18 secs launch film of Red Rock Deli with 4 different portfolios i.e. Kettle, Baked and Popped brings it’s philosophy to life through a flavour-first, sensorial narrative, using rich textures and global taste cues to immerse viewers in the brand world rather than just product and idea selling. The storytelling mirrors the brand’s intent as an intentional premium snack range that celebrates exploration while staying mindful
 
That journey extends beyond the screen through a thoughtfully planned 360° rollout across digital platforms, mobility touchpoints, commerce and culture, meeting consumers in real-life moments
 
Made with sunflower oil across portfolios, backed by 40% less fat in Baked Portfolio, and Popped with rice & veggies, the brand stays grounded in substance and with flavours like Basil Thai Sweet Chilli, Cheddar & Parmesan Risotto Style, Olive & Greek Salad, and Cheese & Korean Buldak, the adventure continues well beyond the film
 
Red Rock Deli redefines premium snacking as a flavour-led journey crafted with intent and meant to be explored
#collab #RedRockDeli #RedRockDeliIndia #RRDIndia

We ask a startup founder for accountability on jobs but we let the system off the hook. Why?

I watched a podcast recently for which people were grilling a founder about employment and firing.

Why aren't you hiring more?
Why is the pay low?

It is funny. We demand accountability from a businessman trying to survive a brutal market, yet we hesitate to ask the same questions to the highest offices in the country.
• Where are the jobs?
• Where is the infrastructure?
• Where is the return on my tax money?

We’ve normalized questioning entrepreneurs like they’re policymakers, while treating policymakers like spectators.

Founders respond to incentives.
Systems create incentives.

If the ecosystem is broken, blaming the smallest visible player won’t fix it.

Maybe the real accountability gap isn’t in boardrooms - it’s in what we choose not to question.

What do you think - are we asking the right people the hard questions?
#hardquestions

The 'Perfect Profile' is a lie!

Look at the profiles on your feed. Flawless career paths, glowing recommendations, rapid promotions and strategic job changes.
It’s a perfect narrative. But we’ve made the mistake of letting it become the only definition of success.

This relentless pursuit of the "perfect profile" is creating a silent crisis.
I know a 'perfect candidate' - top tier education, stellar firm experience, the kind of trajectory we are taught to chase. Yet, behind the carefully curated LinkedIn updates, the reality is a story of extreme burnout, crippling imposter syndrome, and a constant fear of failure.

We’ve become so obsessed with looking successful that we’re forgetting to actually be okay…

It's time for a mindset shift. Pls ask yourself:

Is a 40 Lakh package actually worth it if it costs you your sanity?

Is a career gap a "red flag," or is it just life happening?

Stop letting an algorithm dictate your self-worth. Real growth is messy. It’s difficult. And it’s rarely perfect.

Don't let the highlight reel of social media dictate your self-worth. In a world obsessed with perfection, choose realistic vulnerability.

What does the 'perfect profile' really mean to you?
#perfectprofile

Soulfully Strong Training & Coaching Services

Corporate Trainer

Certified Life Coach

Blessed with the opportunity, I navigate diverse challenges as a corporate trainer, keenly understanding the organization's pain points.
In this evolving role, I suggest and implement tailored training programs, striving to address specific challenges faced by the organization.
Creating entirely new content is a rewarding aspect of my journey, adapting to the dynamic needs of the teams I work with.
I have the privilege of collaborating with dedicated teams, proposing solutions, and contributing to the implementation of effective training initiatives.
This experience allows me to continuously assess and refine training content, ensuring its relevance to the ever-changing requirements of the organization.

In my role as a communication coach, I have the privilege of supporting organizations in enhancing their verbal, written, and presentation skills.
I assist C-suite leaders in crafting impactful communication strategies that foster influence through conversations and public speaking, contributing to their personal and professional growth.
I guide individuals, teams, and leaders in discerning the distinctions between communication and mindful communication, emphasizing the importance of body language.
Through my coaching, I empower leaders to employ empathetic communication, strengthening connections with their team members.

Communication Professional

I started speaking at events when I was a teenager, hosting college fests and other gatherings – it was pretty exciting!
I'm not just a speaker; I like to add some thoughtfulness to my talks, making them more meaningful.
Thanks to my time in theater, my voice isn't ordinary; it's strong and expressive, adding a special touch to what I say.
As time passed, I've evolved into a catalyst, influencing, impacting, and inspiring transformative change through powerful narratives.
I feel blessed to see the difference I get to make in the lives I get to touch.

Public Speaker

Spring Bio Solution

I've had the privilege of leading transformative change, building strong client relationships, and promoting continuous learning.
My approach involves assessing specific training needs, understanding challenges and aspirations through various methods.
Collaborating with a dynamic team, we've developed personalized support strategies, including mentoring, engaging training, and focused coaching.
Crafting custom training content for different organizations has allowed me to create impactful learning experiences.
Through one-on-one coaching, I connect personally, guiding individuals to reach their full potential.
Facilitating transformative Group coaching journeys, I empower individuals and teams, fostering confidence and excellence.
Partnering with leading organizations, I contribute to growth and development, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Organization Growth/ Learning and Development Consultant/ Trainer/ Coach 

The Goalchy Club 

Life Coach & TGC City lead Mumbai

Enquizit (A CDW Company)

I've had the opportunity to steer project lifecycles from initiation to delivery, making sure everything aligns seamlessly with scope, time, and budget considerations.
In my role, I've established open communication channels with stakeholders, striving to align project goals with their expectations and broader business objectives.
Addressing project issues promptly has been a key focus, always with a solution-oriented mindset to minimize any impact on timelines.
Throughout, I've implemented industry-standard project management methodologies, aiming to simplify processes and enhance team performance.

Project Manager Scrum Master

SD Solutions LLC

In my time with SD Solutions, I had the privilege of developing UI training modules for some of the largest federal companies in the USA.
Engaged in an organizational growth project, I conducted in-person interviews with federal employees, visiting their offices in Washington DC, Baltimore, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

Project Manager

Freddie Mac

I played a pivotal role in project management, actively utilizing Agile metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess project progress. This data-driven approach allowed for informed decision-making, ensuring projects remained on the right track.
Creating an environment of empowerment was a priority, where team members felt in control of their tasks. This encouragement for ownership and collaborative work significantly contributed to the overall success of IT projects.
To ensure project success, I took proactive measures to identify and address potential issues early on. This vigilant approach in keeping projects running smoothly played a crucial role in maintaining their intended course.
An integral aspect of my role involved engaging with stakeholders to understand their system needs. By actively listening and documenting these requirements, I crafted plans that guided the team in developing systems tailored to meet everyone's needs effectively.

Senior Business System Analyst

I help people brew brilliant Conversations | ICF ACC | TEDx Speaker | Public Speaking and Communication Coach | NLP Practitioner | Corporate Trainer | Mindset Mentor

India’s First & Only Holistic Conversation Coach — Helping You Communicate with Clarity, Confidence & Impact in Every Sphere of Life.

👋 Welcome! If you’re here, chances are you care about the way you communicate—whether it’s at work, in social settings, or even with yourself. I help people brew brilliant conversations.

Communication Shapes Everything.
It’s not just about talking—it’s about influence, perception, and results. Whether you're in a boardroom negotiation, a social gathering, or a high-stakes discussion, the way you communicate determines how you’re perceived, the relationships you build, and the opportunities you unlock.

💡 A powerful conversation can open doors to career growth, deeper personal connections, and unwavering confidence. Poor communication? It leads to misunderstandings, missed chances, frustration, and even strained relationships.

That’s why I take a holistic approach to communication—helping professionals, C-suite leaders, and individuals master conversations in every aspect of life:
🔹 Professional
🔹 Personal & Social
🔹 Self-Talk
🔹 Networking
🔹 Public Speaking & Executive Presence

Who I Am
I know my name is unusual—let’s address that first. I’m April Strong, but I wasn’t born with this name. My birth name is Vijayalakshmi, and choosing "April" was an act of reinvention. To me, it symbolizes resilience, transformation, and strength—qualities that have shaped my journey.

Life, to me, is a quilt of gifts and lessons. I live by two principles:
🌱 Never worry about things beyond your control.
🌈 Everything in life is either a gift or a lesson.

Who I Work With

I help C-suite leaders, professionals, and organizations sharpen their communication skills to drive influence, confidence, and success.
I’ve trained professionals from Amazon, Microsoft, Yes Bank, Emerson, HDFC AMC, Tata Hitachi, IDBI, Hetero, Springbio Solutions, BCC, and many others—helping them refine their communication, elevate leadership presence, and advance in their work and life.

Work With Me
✅ Corporate Training – Tailored programs for leadership teams & organizations.
✅ Executive Coaching – 1:1 coaching for high-level professionals & leaders.
✅ Conversation Mastery Cohort – A deep-dive group coaching experience to sharpen your communication & influence across all areas of life.

If you’re ready to own every conversation, command attention, and drive impact, let’s connect.

April Strong, 💪 ACC (ICF)

𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

Here, the teacher didn’t ask.
Didn’t judge.
Didn’t assume.

She simply observed.

A child taking food from school.
A sick mother at home.
A younger sister waiting to eat.
No long conversations. No dramatic words.
Just true listening through observation.

Sometimes kindness doesn’t need a voice.
It needs presence.
It needs awareness.
It needs a heart that notices.
Because not all communication needs words.

Some change begins when someone truly sees you.

VC : Open source

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝘆𝗶 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 - 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻.

Confidence isn’t taken away loudly.
It’s taken away casually.

A comment.
A look.
Someone is being talked over.
And once confidence goes, competence follows.

That’s the part most people miss.
You don’t need to be cruel to be honest.
You don’t need to be harsh to be direct.

Especially with people early in their careers, when confidence is still forming.

The way we speak decides whether someone grows…
or shrinks.
And if we don’t pay attention to how we communicate - to how we make others feel - we can end up becoming the villain in someone’s story without ever realising it.

That’s the power of communication.

“𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱? 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗷𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴.”

If you’ve ever thought about this - watch this clip

The joke works not because it’s clever,
but because the body speaks before the mouth does.

Relaxed eyes.
Open face.
Warm gestures.

Pulling someone closer instead of pushing them away.
When non-verbal cues match intention,
people don’t doubt you - they trust you.

This is how jokes should sound like jokes.
And this clip proves it perfectly.

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 🌟

Yesterday, a close friend called me.
And the moment I heard her voice, I knew something was off.

She told me this year felt like failure - a relationship she poured her heart into didn’t work out,
work doesn’t excite her anymore,
no real savings,
unexpected expenses… and a strong feeling that she should’ve done more.

And it reminded me how heavy this time of the year can be for so many of us.
How quickly our mind convinces us that everyone had an amazing year… except us.

So if you're feeling any of that - here’s what I want you to remember:

Not every year feels like a victory lap.
Some years are loud and bright.
Some years are slow, quiet, or heavier than we expected.

Some of us lost people.
Some of us held ourselves together quietly.
Some of us kept going even when nothing made sense.
And some of us are still figuring things out.

If that’s you - I’m sending you a lot of love.

You made it through another year.
You’re here.
And that is enough.

May 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 be gentle with you.
May it bring small comforts, steady strength, and moments of clarity that land softly.
May you find something to look forward to - even if it’s just one little thing each day.

No pressure to transform overnight.
Just one honest step at a time.

I’m rooting for you.
Truly.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆.

Most people think saying sorry makes them polite.

In reality, repeated unnecessary apologies teach your nervous system one thing:
“I’m only safe when I shrink.”

That’s why you say sorry before asking a question.
Sorry before sharing an opinion.
Sorry for taking time.
Sorry for taking up space.
This isn’t humility.
It’s conditioning.

Your subconscious links apology with protection and over time, your voice starts asking permission to exist.

Here’s the reframe that changes everything:
👉 Respect does not require self-erasure.

Replace apology with gratitude wherever blame is not required.
 • “Sorry for the delay” → “Thank you for your patience.”
 • “Sorry to bother you” → “Thanks for taking the time.”

The message shifts instantly.
 You stay warm - without sounding small.
 You stay polite - without giving away power.

Words don’t just communicate.
They condition.

So 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿.

𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘆 𝗵𝗶𝗺 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗲!

SRK’s iconic arms-spread pose is what psychologists call a 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿, a behaviour so consistent that the audience’s brain stores it as identity.

Think about it:
Michael Jackson had the glove
Charlie Chaplin's toothbrush, moustache and bowler hat
SRK has this - the arms-wide-open silhouette

These anchors make someone instantly recognisable.
These anchors make someone instantly recognisable.

And the funniest proof?
When SRK was invited to speak at 𝗬𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆, everyone told him:
“Be formal. Be serious. No jokes today.”
He agreed.

Walked on stage.
And the dean quietly whispered:
“𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘶𝘬𝘩 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘈𝘳𝘮 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦?”
The entire room erupted.

That’s a Recall Anchor.
So powerful that even an Ivy League audience asks for it.
And in communication, that’s gold.
Your Recall Anchor could be:
• a gesture
• a tone
• a presence cue
• a smile
• your stillness
• a signature phrase
• a wearable
• a teaching style
Something so uniquely “you” that the world recognises it in two seconds.

SRK didn’t plan it.
He just did it with so much consistency and authenticity…it became a memory imprint.

No tagline.
No colour palette.
Just one gesture and the crowd screams.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗿.
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗼.

𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿.

Everyone at the bus stop was doing the “right” thing, waiting patiently, staying dry, following the routine.

Until one person chose differently.
He stepped into the rain.
Not to rebel, but to experience the moment.
And something interesting happened.

Others followed, including a child who had been told to stop enjoying it.

A simple reminder for life and work alike:
We often postpone joy, satisfaction, and pride until milestones are met.

The promotion. The perfect plan. The right timing.
But growth doesn’t only happen in big wins.
It happens when we allow ourselves to feel present, now.

Progress is not just about moving forward.
It’s also about pausing to appreciate how far you’ve come.

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆.
Because when you do, you lead quietly, humanly, and impactfully.

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.

This isn’t about gender. It’s about language.

No, this isn’t a gender equality lesson.

It’s a closer look at how our beliefs, biases, and stereotypes quietly choose our words and how those words don’t just describe behaviour, they shape identity.

The same action.
Different labels.
And each label either nurtures someone… or attacks them.

This video isn’t asking you to agree.
It’s simply asking you to notice.

And maybe ask yourself:
👉 Can we choose better words?

🎥 Watch with awareness.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻... 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗕𝗖𝘀 😂

The baby said,
“Forget following instructions…
 I’d rather just become you instead.”

This is people-pleasing PhD-level.

And the wild part?
We pay thousands to learn communication skills, 😂
but this baby just demonstrated the most powerful one for free:
𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Face? Copied.
Energy? Matched.
Emotion? Synced.
Identity? “Uploading doctor.exe…”

Honestly… half of communication is just matching someone’s vibe.

This baby is already a natural and unintentionally outperforms most adults in meetings. 🤣

Merry Christmas to you All!! 🌲🌲🌲

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗽 𝗵𝗶𝗺.
𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝘁.

If you’ve watched enough of Karan Johar’s interviews, you know this already.

The questions are rarely innocent.
They’re designed to corner you.
To get a comparison.
To invite a little controversy.
This was one of those moments.
And watching Shah Rukh Khan answer it is fascinating.

He doesn’t dodge it.
He doesn’t downplay himself.
He doesn’t throw anyone else under the bus.
He says he’s the best.
And in the same breath, makes space for everyone else to be the best too.

What makes it work isn’t just the words.
It’s the energy.
𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺.
𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘅𝗲𝗱.
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲.

There’s no arrogance, because there’s no insecurity underneath.
It’s a reminder that real confidence doesn’t need contrast.

You don’t have to dim your light to let others shine.
And you don’t need to make someone smaller to stand tall yourself.

When presence is steady, even the trickiest questions lose their edge.
That’s 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲.

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𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Imagine if he had stopped.

Watching this old clip reminded me of something important:
People don’t doubt you because your idea is small.
They doubt you because they can’t see what you see.

Bill Gates was describing a future no one could even imagine and the room treated it like a joke.
Radio already existed.
Tape recorders already existed.

Why would anyone need “the internet”?
But here’s the truth:
• Every new idea looks unnecessary at first.
• Every breakthrough looks silly before it becomes obvious.
• Every builder gets laughed at before they get taken seriously.

If Bill Gates, Elon Musk, or any visionary had waited for approval, we wouldn’t have the world we have today.

So if people don’t believe you right now, if they find your idea strange, unrealistic, or “too much”…
Good.
Maybe you’re just early.
Keep going.

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𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱.
𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆.

Same meaning.
A completely different feeling.
There’s a video that always stays with me.
Not because anything dramatic happens, but because of how quickly people soften.

A few words are rewritten.
That’s it.
And suddenly, strangers don’t just understand the situation; they feel it.

Empathy replaces indifference.
Movement replaces passing by.
People give, not because they’re told to but because something inside them responds.

That shift has nothing to do with information.
Everything to do with emotion.
It’s a reminder that words aren’t just carriers of meaning.
They’re carriers of feeling.

The way we phrase something can create distance…
or closeness.
Resistance…
or care.
We can say the same thing and still be heard in completely different ways.

And that shows up everywhere in how we present ourselves, how we speak about our work, and how we invite others into a conversation.

Sometimes the message is already clear.
It just hasn’t landed yet.
Because nothing new is being said…yet everything changes when the words start carrying emotion.

That space where language creates connection. 
That's the work we’re most drawn to.
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𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 

She’s 6.
SIX.
And she just said:
“I want $600.”
“If it goes over 8 hours, overtime.”
“I’ll do my own hair and makeup.”
“And also… please pay for my acting classes.”

No hesitation.
No whispering to mom.
No “is that okay?”
This isn’t an attitude.

This is a full proposal with terms & conditions - presented confidently by someone who probably still needs help tying shoelaces.

She didn’t just negotiate money.
She negotiated the entire offer the way most of us forget to.

Lesson from the tiniest negotiator in the room:
Confidence isn’t loud.
Clarity isn’t rude.
And shrinking doesn’t get you better deals 😌

𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱

I kept telling myself, “I’ll start when things settle.”
They never did.

Life doesn’t pause to create perfect conditions.
There’s always another deadline, another responsibility, another reason to wait.

What waiting actually gave me wasn’t clarity; it gave me hesitation.
And over time, hesitation quietly turns into regret.

The uncomfortable truth?
Most opportunities don’t disappear dramatically.
They fade while we’re busy preparing.

If you’ve been postponing something because you think you still have time,
This might be your reminder:
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻.

What’s one thing you’ve been delaying - not because you can’t do it,
but because you’re waiting to feel ready?

Later is Expensive

𝘿𝙞𝙙 𝙝𝙚 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙛𝙚’𝙨 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙚?
You cannot miss this ad.

Forgetting the name of a restaurant?
That’s all of us.

Forgetting your wife’s name?
That takes a special kind of bravery. 😂

This Imperial Rose Water ad with Sumeet Raghavan (yes, the guy from Sarabhai vs Sarabhai) is brilliant and here’s why:

While he’s guessing every random thing on earth,
we aren’t just watching him…
we’re guessing with him.

That’s curiosity at its best:
You become invested in what he doesn’t know.

And that’s the communication lesson hidden in the comedy:
Until the moment he says “Rose… darling,”
Nothing feels special — it’s just a man fumbling names.

But because we’re fumbling along with him,
that final reveal hits harder and becomes unforgettable.

Curiosity + involvement + humour.
You don’t just watch this ad.
You feel it.
That’s why it sticks.

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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗲... 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹? 🌱

There’s a simple story in this video.

A mother carries two pots to the river every day.
One is perfect - strong, shiny, never spilling a drop.
The other is cracked and leaks water all along the way.

The cracked pot feels like a failure.
Until the truth is revealed.

That leaking water was never wasted.
It was nourishing flowers along the path.

Communication works the same way.
We think we need to sound flawless.
Say the right words.
Be confident all the time.
But often, it’s the pauses, the softness, the honesty, the imperfections that make people feel heard and connected.

Your shyness may make you a better listener.
Your hesitation may make you more thoughtful.
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿. 

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 “𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀” 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘁. 

Watch the video.

It might change how you show up in conversations today.
✨ Let your communication bloom in its own way.

𝘝𝘊 : 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘝𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰

🛑 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆.

Have you noticed how often we end our sentences with
“Does that make sense?”

It sounds polite.
But here’s what’s really happening 👇

Imagine you’re presenting an idea in a meeting.
You explain it clearly.
Then you end with: “Does that make sense?”
Without realising it, you’ve shifted from leading the conversation to seeking approval.

Confident communicators don’t ask for permission.
They invite participation without giving away ownership.

That’s why swapping it with phrases like:
 • “What part stands out to you?”
 • “Does this align with what you were thinking?”
 • “What’s your perspective on this?”
…changes the entire energy of the room.

🎥 Watch this video to understand why this tiny shift makes a massive difference in how you’re perceived.

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗪𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆

“𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯, 𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯’𝘵 - 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵.” 𝘏𝘦𝘯𝘳𝘺 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘥

I recently came across a powerful insight shared by 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗭𝗮𝗵𝗿𝗮𝗶 about a 1970s psychology experiment that quietly explains how mindset shapes our everyday experiences.

Psychology professor 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗞𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗸 once drew fake scars on people’s faces, let them see themselves in a mirror, and then secretly removed the scars before sending them into conversations with others.

Yet, participants later reported feeling judged, ignored, and treated differently - simply because they believed the scar was still there.

The scar was never real.
But the experience was.

That’s how many of us move through life.

We walk into meetings, interviews, relationships, social spaces, and new opportunities carrying invisible scars from past failures, criticism, rejection, comparison, or self-doubt, convinced others can see them.

What this experiment teaches us about mindset and life:

* 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
If you walk in expecting judgment, your body language, tone, and energy reflect it. People don’t respond to your past; they respond to what you project in the present.

* 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
It’s not allowing perceived weaknesses to run the narrative. A mistake, setback, or slow phase only becomes a scar if you keep defining yourself by it.

* 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲
When you doubt yourself, others sense hesitation. When you own your worth, people naturally respond with respect and openness.

* 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱
Most people aren’t replaying your past failures or shortcomings. You are, and that internal story quietly limits your growth.

So how do you let go of the invisible scar?

– 𝗥𝗲𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲: I bring value. I am learning. I belong here.
– 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: from “How am I being judged?” to “How can I contribute?”
– 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: wins, progress, positive feedback - revisit them when doubt appears.
– 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝘁 - your mindset will follow your actions.

The people who grow the most aren’t free of scars.
They’ve simply stopped letting invisible ones decide how they show up.

Your past experiences don’t define you unless you keep carrying them into every new moment.

So pause before your next conversation, opportunity, or decision and ask yourself:
𝗔𝗺 𝗜 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲?

Because the moment you stop believing in it, it loses its power.

𝘝𝘊: 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘯 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰

𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Not because she wasn’t capable.
Not because she lacked experience.
But because she said,
“What if they ask something I don’t know?”

That’s when I shared this with her.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.
It’s trusting yourself even when you don’t.

Science shows our brain doesn’t settle when we feel perfect - it settles when it feels safe.
Safe enough to think:
“I may not know this yet… but I’ll figure it out.”

By the end of our conversation, she smiled and said,
“Oh yeah, I am putting the pressure of knowing everything”
No.
You just need to trust yourself.

If this sounds like you before a meeting, presentation, or difficult conversation, this is your reminder.

If you’re tired of overthinking every meeting and want to feel and sound Confident, then join my  5-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲. Link in Profile.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝗜 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲.

I saw this clip and realised - she isn’t really doing anything.
No big expression.
No dialogue.
Just presence.
And it made me notice how rarely we offer that to the world.

We rush.
We scroll.
We show up physically, but not emotionally.
A smile doesn’t need translation.
It doesn’t need confidence.
It doesn’t need the right words.
It’s the first impression we forget we’re making.

This video reminded me that sometimes the connection starts
before the conversation ever does.

Have you noticed how different a room feels when someone simply smiles first?

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