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It’s Not Always About Capability: The Role of Emotional Stability in Workplace Performance

In the fast-paced corporate world, capability often takes the spotlight. Organizations invest heavily in nurturing and promoting talent based on technical expertise, qualifications, and achievements. While these aspects are undoubtedly important, there’s a quieter force at play—one that often determines whether success is fleeting or sustainable: emotional stability. Emotional stability is

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Employees Leave Cultures, Not Companies

In today’s fast-paced business world, both employers and employees seek workplaces that are more than just places to work—they want environments where they can thrive, collaborate, and feel a sense of purpose. Yet, despite best efforts from both sides, employees sometimes choose to leave, and it often boils down to

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The Silent Saboteur: Why Ignoring Employee Well-being Could Be the Biggest Mistake for Your Business

Imagine a high-performing team, each member skilled, capable, and driven. Their résumés boast top credentials, their projects impress stakeholders, and their productivity metrics gleam. Yet, beneath the surface, something quietly brews—a subtle, unseen force that, if left unchecked, can dismantle even the strongest of teams: burnout, stress, disengagement. It’s a

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Hunger Has No Age Limit
12Aug

Hunger Has No Age Limit

Yesterday, I asked two people the same question and received two very different answers. I had gone to a manufacturing […]

Crab Organisation: When the Workplace Pulls You Down
03Aug

Crab Organisation: When the Workplace Pulls You Down

Yesterday, an old colleague came to consult me. I had not met her for quite some time, but I remembered […]

The Rise of the “Demotivational Speaker” – A Sunday Realisation
01Apr

The Rise of the “Demotivational Speaker” – A Sunday Realisation

Last week, I was in Delhi for a consulting assignment. Packed days, tight schedules. The usual. Then came Sunday. For […]

Can an Introvert Be Good in Sales?
17Nov

Can an Introvert Be Good in Sales?

The Truth Behind a Question We Should Have Asked Long Ago** Today someone asked me, “Can an Introvert Be Good […]

From the Window Seat
07Nov

From the Window Seat

Today, as I flew from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, I found myself staring out of the window, watching the engine beside […]

Technology Replaces Humans vs Technology Frees Humans
02Oct
HR

Technology Replaces Humans vs Technology Frees Humans

HR’s Perspective in Industrial Revolution 5.0 – The Era of AI The world of work is standing at a transformative […]

Adaptability Over Memory: Why Leaders Fail When They Cling to the Past
15Sep

Adaptability Over Memory: Why Leaders Fail When They Cling to the Past

When I meet leaders stepping into new roles, I notice a familiar pattern. They walk into the room, full of […]

Margins, Movement, or Money on Hold? What Really Builds a Winning Distribution Business
27May

Margins, Movement, or Money on Hold? What Really Builds a Winning Distribution Business

In the world of distribution, everyone talks about margins, stock movement, and credit periods. But if you had to pick […]

The Great Indian Fish Market: Why Employers Struggle to Hire in a Nation of 1.4 Billion
19May
HR

The Great Indian Fish Market: Why Employers Struggle to Hire in a Nation of 1.4 Billion

Step into any bustling Indian fish market, and you’re immediately hit by the chaos—vendors shouting prices, buyers bargaining hard, and […]

The Silent Killer of Business Growth: Leadership Fatigue in Fast-Paced Markets
03Mar

The Silent Killer of Business Growth: Leadership Fatigue in Fast-Paced Markets

In the ever-evolving business landscape, leaders are facing an unspoken crisis—leadership fatigue. The pressure to scale, innovate, and maintain a […]

This Valentine’s Day, Align Your Heart and Mind for True Well-Being
14Feb
HR

This Valentine’s Day, Align Your Heart and Mind for True Well-Being

When we think of Valentine’s Day, we often associate it with romance, chocolates, and grand gestures of love. But at […]

The Social Media Mirage: The Pressure to Look Perfect and Its Devastating Toll
06Jan
HR

The Social Media Mirage: The Pressure to Look Perfect and Its Devastating Toll

A few days ago, I came across a deeply disturbing incident—a young girl, barely in her twenties, live-streamed her own […]

How I Lost 10% of 2024
30Dec
HR

How I Lost 10% of 2024

As I look back on 2024, a startling realization dawns upon me—10% of my entire year, approximately 2.5 hours every […]

Broken Egg Cannot Hatch: The Cost of Missteps in Business
24Dec
HR

Broken Egg Cannot Hatch: The Cost of Missteps in Business

In the dynamic and ever-changing landscape of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the metaphor “Broken Egg Cannot Hatch” encapsulates a […]

“Does Luck Really Play a Role in Business Growth?” – My Perspective
16Dec
HR

“Does Luck Really Play a Role in Business Growth?” – My Perspective

This question often finds its way to me in coaching sessions, leadership discussions, and boardrooms: “Arshad, does luck really play […]

FRESHER DOESN’T MEAN ZERO EXPERIENCE; IT SIMPLY MEANS GENERAL EXPERIENCE READY TO BE TRIED IN SPECIFIC SITUATION
15Dec

FRESHER DOESN’T MEAN ZERO EXPERIENCE; IT SIMPLY MEANS GENERAL EXPERIENCE READY TO BE TRIED IN SPECIFIC SITUATION

In a population of a billion securing a job is nothing less than a rat race which starts even before […]

Dusty Data: How the Information Age Imploded on Its Own Weight
09Dec
HR

Dusty Data: How the Information Age Imploded on Its Own Weight

We are living in an age of information overload—a paradoxical era where we have the world’s wisdom at our fingertips, […]

Perception vs. Reality: When Coaching Turned the Spotlight on Me
06Dec
HR

Perception vs. Reality: When Coaching Turned the Spotlight on Me

It was a typical morning in Delhi, the kind that fuels sharp minds and big ambitions. I was sitting across […]

Why I Prefer to Call Myself an Improvement Coach
28Nov
HR

Why I Prefer to Call Myself an Improvement Coach

On 5th February 2025, Claycan will celebrate 14 years since its inception—a journey that has been as rewarding as it […]

Over-Glamourisation of Entrepreneurship Is Impacting Employeeship in India
18Nov
HR

Over-Glamourisation of Entrepreneurship Is Impacting Employeeship in India

Over the years, as someone who has worked closely with organisations and individuals, I’ve observed a subtle but significant shift […]

It’s Not Always About Capability: The Role of Emotional Stability in Workplace Performance
16Nov
HR

It’s Not Always About Capability: The Role of Emotional Stability in Workplace Performance

In the fast-paced corporate world, capability often takes the spotlight. Organizations invest heavily in nurturing and promoting talent based on […]

Employees Leave Cultures, Not Companies
13Nov
HR

Employees Leave Cultures, Not Companies

In today’s fast-paced business world, both employers and employees seek workplaces that are more than just places to work—they want […]

The Silent Saboteur: Why Ignoring Employee Well-being Could Be the Biggest Mistake for Your Business
07Nov
HR

The Silent Saboteur: Why Ignoring Employee Well-being Could Be the Biggest Mistake for Your Business

Imagine a high-performing team, each member skilled, capable, and driven. Their résumés boast top credentials, their projects impress stakeholders, and […]

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