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Continue reading →: The Lost Art of Smiling“Why are you smiling?” asked the flight attendant as I handed over my boarding pass. Surprised, I replied, “I always smile. It’s a habit.” This brief interaction highlights a stark reality: in today’s world, smiles seem as rare as spotting a unicorn. Why does it seem that smiling has become…
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Continue reading →: The Legacy of Leadership AttireFor centuries, leaders have used clothing as a tool to project authority and shape their legacies. This practice reflects broader cultural shifts and aligns personal branding with corporate values. In the business and tech world, leaders’ attire choices reveal personal narratives and professional ideologies, providing insights into their personalities and…
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Continue reading →: The Generation Bridge: The Rising Impact of Grand-InfluencersIf you haven’t yet experienced Grandma Droniak’s blend of sass and wisdom, you’ve been missing out. She’s become such a hit that she even graced a billboard in Times Square, adored by CeraVe cleansers and moisturizers! Grandma Droniak has carved out a unique niche with her sharp presence on social…
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Continue reading →: Why Aesop is Scent-sational: Exploring Australian MarketingImagine waking up in the morning, eager to embrace the day, not because it’s the start of the weekend or anything particularly significant, but for the happiness of a hand wash with Aesop. This is the power of a brand that transforms an ordinary ritual into something special. Recently, I…
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Continue reading →: Why We Need To Stop With The Corporate Buzz WordsCertain phrases have become overused in corporate scenarios, and their frequent use can hinder rather than enhance communication. Buzzwords like “great question,” “I hear you,” “close the loop,” “journey,” “best practices,” “low-hanging fruit,” “circle back,” “loop in,” “viral,” “disruptive,” and “work-life balance” often dilute the message, leading to ambiguity and…
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Continue reading →: Why I Had To Rock ClimbImagine standing at the foot of a towering rock wall, your heart racing with excitement and fear. Perhaps, like me, you have always been one to shy away from looking silly or facing the sting of defeat. After all, if you’re not playing to win, what’s the point, right? But…
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Continue reading →: 5 Favourite Reads in 2023• Aesthetic Intelligence by Pauline BrownIgnite your senses and dive into the untapped power of the other “AI” – quality and aesthetics in business. This toolkit is your gateway to crafting products, services, and experiences that defy the ordinary and leave an indelible mark. • Elon Musk by Walter IsaacsonImmerse…
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Continue reading →: 5 Takeaways from the Adobe Max ConferenceThe Adobe Max Conference last week was incredible, and I couldn’t help but be mesmerized by Adobe Ai Firefly. To lay context, albeit in its beta stages, Adobe Creative Cloud’s latest offering explores Generative AI Art. It is looking at ways to ideate, create, and communicate. But what could this mean for…
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Continue reading →: My 30 Lessons Before I Turn 301. When things feel monotonous, take a risk.2. Learn to enjoy time by yourself, genuinely.3. Don’t set aside time for your hobbies; integrate them when possible.4. Clean up the dirt, literally and figuratively.5. All-nighters aren’t cool. The real flex is enough sleep with work getting done.6. Be present in moments…
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Continue reading →: Apple Brings Vision Pro!Just when we thought we had seen it all, Apple brings Vision Pro! A future shifting from personal and mobile computing to a spatial one. Here are some of my thoughts from the WWDC conference. 1. Dropping of the prefix ‘I’ : Several early iterations of Apple products launched in the…
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Continue reading →: Barista A & Barista B at StarbucksI was about to leave a Starbucks Reserve and wondered if I could pick up cups for my home brew on my way out. So, I asked the two baristas standing next to one another if they had any new merchandise on display. Barista A said: Sorry, we don’t have…
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Continue reading →: 5 Takeaways from a Pandemic ClassroomDynamic, innovative, and intriguing, studying in a virtual pandemic world for over 16 months was an experience. It was a dream for me to get into Graduate school at Columbia University. While the charm of a physical classroom eluded me as my program strode through the pandemic, most of my…
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