Un-Gendered: Comedy for Change
From slapstick to satire, comedy comes in various forms and mediums. It can be silly, it can be hurtful, and it can be change making. Novelist George Meredith once said that the true test of a civilization is how comedic ideas and comedy thrive, and that the true test of comedy is if it “awakens thoughtful laughter.” […]
Looking for A Mentor? Do This Instead
“Who are the 3 people you normally turn to for guidance?” This is a question I invariably begin a lot of my workshops on mentorship with. The answer, for most, usually includes trusted friends, family members and individuals they consider to be their mentor. What the list almost never includes is the one name that […]
6 Lessons India’s Female Olympians Taught Us
I don’t see the Olympic cheer dousing down so easily in our country. Yes, the contingent is back, accolades have been won, media has glorified our victories and pictures all clicked, but there is something about India’s performance at the 2016 Olympic Games that stands out still. And what is that? Well, when the entire […]
5 Simple Fitness Tips for the Professional Woman
You are always on the move, you are wearing multiple hats and you are forever juggling between a busy office life and an even busier home routine. This is a reality for most of us but there is someone at the centre of all of this madness whom we are gravely ignoring. It is the […]
7 Kinds of Apps For Every Working Woman
For the woman on the go, life is a balancing act between professional commitments and personal goals. One has to find time for everything as everything is important in its own right. Thankfully, in our day and age, technology has made things a little easier, and gives us plenty of options to work smartly. One […]
Why Every Woman Needs To Be A Little Selfish
“Taking good care of YOU, means the people in your life will receive the best of you, rather than what’s left of you”- Carl Bryan, Tennis Coach Are you the kind of woman who puts everyone’s welfare before yours? Are you always there when someone needs you but often neglect taking care of yourself? You […]
Lessons on Inclusivity from Transgender Leaders
Representation matters. It means having role models, people we can relate to and emulate. People who signify all we can become. Representation gives us hope, aspirations, and a better understanding of ourselves. It also gives others a better understanding of who we are. Representation creates awareness, cultural shifts, and policy changes. I cannot overstate the […]
How Motherhood Made Me Better At Work
Whether you are a new mom who has just returned to work or a mom working from home while you run behind your kids, motherhood changes who you are and how you work significantly. Here are a few ways in which motherhood has changed how I work and, in fact, has made me a better manager […]
7 Things Successful Women Do On Weekends
Are you someone who starts counting the number of days left to go for the weekend right from Tuesday, heck even Monday sometimes? Well that’s how most of us are. Sleeping in, lazing around, binge watching TV, eating out, what’s better than a lazy weekend. Well, all of that sounds great, but as much as […]
5 Ways Yoga Can Help The Working Woman
For the woman who’s always on the run, there’s hardly any time to sit back and take a deep breath, let alone concentrate on a regular fitness routine. If you are someone who agrees with the above statement, then yoga is something that could change your life. Yoga isn’t just about fancy poses and sun […]