March 4, 2025

Talking about Careers & Networking on the Digital Transformation Podcast

Hey everyone, ever wonder why some companies just seem to “click”? Well, I recently had a fantastic chat on the Digital Transformation podcast. We dove deep […]
February 11, 2025

Work for a company that invests in talent management – not free lunches

Let me pull back the curtain on talent management and reveal the secrets behind those seemingly “successful” companies. Think of it like a magician revealing their […]
August 25, 2024

Fake Job Postings & How To Prevent Yourself from Getting Scammed

The job market can be a challenging terrain to navigate, especially with the increasing prevalence of fake job interviews. These deceptive practices are not just a waste of time; they can also lead to identity theft, financial loss, and emotional distress. Understanding the common tactics used by scammers can equip job seekers with the knowledge to avoid these pitfalls.

September 26, 2020

The Eshna Kutty Interview

Eshna Kutty woke up one morning in September to learn that the world was looking for her. This is the video that had crashed the Net. I spoke to her to understand what made her suddenly hit the spotlight. This 'overnight sensation' has been preparing for this moment for the past ten years.

August 25, 2020

Abhijit’s Sketchnotes No 12

Layoffs are are a major reason for mental health issues. You can use the headline offered by LinkedIn to stand out in the job market. And what should you never say in the headline? When someone wants to know why you were laid off, how should you answer the question by using a statistic? And is there an Insurance Policy that covers you against a layoff?

June 25, 2020

Back to the Drawing Board

This is a situation that nobody in the world has experienced before and, therefore, this is a time to make bold bets. It’s a time to start questioning the basic assumptions and begin to design a different workplace that values everything that the previous workplace norms did not allow for. Mental health has always been something that organisations have left people to worry about on their own. Perhaps this is a time to step up to the plate, prioritise employees’ holistic well-being, and question the inclusivity of the whole process. These are things which endear people to you. You build deeper connections, and that’s one of the big ways in which you build emotional resilience.

November 24, 2018

What do you call someone who collects comics?

I have the complete collection of Supremo Comics (which has Amitabh Bachan as super hero); Sunny the Super sleuth comics that has Sunil Gavaskar as super hero. The comics published by Tirupati Temple trust; Complete collection of Axa Comics (perhaps the only adult comics series published in India) and more ...

November 11, 2018

The Thrive India Interview

I do most of my creative work in the morning. This is when my mind is fresh and before I touch the first e-mail, I like to spend an hour reading, scribbling notes or even drawing the ideas that I’m going to be writing about. Mornings are the most creative part of my day. On weekends, I like to read and write before I go for a walk.