Transformation begins with meAshu Khanna

Leadership Coach

“Be the change you wish to see”, Gandhi

VUCA world• Overwhelm • Fear of failure • Sense of Inadequacy• Time crunch

Where is VUCA – within us or outside us

“Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties. Conditions for creativity are to be puzzled; to concentrate; to accept conflict and tension; to be born every day; to feel a sense of self.”

Erich Fromm

To transform…

• Coaching is powerful tool to build awareness & explore new insights and perspectives

• Coaching different from – Mentoring– Feedback– Advise/ Consulting– Counseling/Therapy

Typical thought pattern • Element of dependency as it is based on– Teaching – Telling – Advising – Information

• Limited sense of responsibility • Individual winning oriented • Decisions are often made from emotions

Self Discovery process

• Element of independence as it is based on– Introspection/ Reflection – Analysis– Awareness of insights

• Clarity and conviction• Actions arise from insights• You are the EXPERT of your life

Ask yourself

• Who Am I as a person• What do I want most of• What do I want to be known for• What do I need to do differently • What do I need to do more of or less• What is stopping me from taking that leap

To be agile

• Inquire into Beliefs• Complement & collaborate• Seek clarity of vision and motivation• Recognize cluttered thoughts• Shed sticky habits and patterns • Live in the present

Some Tools

• Simple To-Do’s – – Reflect for 15 minutes everyday – Consistently review habits, seek feedback– Write down – Share experiences – Focus on lessons from experiences – Take a break– We are all human

Thank you