Ankoor Dasguupta 
Being an ICF accredited executive leadership coach myself, I am in awe of how certain decisions are taken, executed and sustained, given both the precedented and unprecedented challenges during a transformation of this nature. Even before a decision like this happens, it needs to be visualized extremely well in the mind of the leader. In … Read more
Writing this article takes me back to the time when I first heard that SpaceX’s first rocket was named Falcon 1 by Musk, taking inspiration from the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars. If I need to write just one sentence on this article, I will share my take as – “I see SpaceX leadership strategy … Read more
Our ability to regulate emotions isn’t fixed, it’s yielding. As an ICF accredited executive coach myself, I observe while coaching executives that in today’s fast-changing business landscape, technical expertise, strategic thinking, and decision-making are hallmarks of C-suite leaders. Yet, there is a less obvious but equally critical quality that distinguishes exceptional leaders from the rest … Read more
Being a certified leadership coach, my understanding of leaders are the ones who are capable of building more leaders, be it in any field. The e-commerce sector in India is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, with the market size expected to reach $150 billion by 2026, As consumer behaviour continues to shift … Read more
While researching on this topic, I observed that family-owned businesses are integral to India’s economic fabric, contributing significantly to GDP and employment. However, succession planning still seems a critical challenge that can make or break the continuity and success of these enterprises. Effective succession planning, supported by strategic executive recruitment, is essential to mitigate risks … Read more
In the domain of corporate governance, one of the most debated and scrutinized topics is the compensation of Chief Executive Officers. The disparity in CEO pay has been a global concern, with varying degrees of attention in different countries. This article delves into the CEO pay structures in two economic powerhouses, India and the United … Read more
Highlighting effective and innovative strategies for acquiring top executive talent in the Indian market by discussing emerging approaches, such as leveraging digital platforms, unconventional sourcing channels, and creative ways to attract and retain the best leaders in India’s competitive business landscape. As per the Economic Times report, leading search firms including Korn Ferry, EMA Partners, … Read more
The challenges in the executive hiring landscape in India has been multi-fold and nuance driven. A report by Times of India, despite a 23% hiring level dip in December 2022 year-on-year (YOY) and significant tech layoffs in January 2023, the hiring market in India is expected to spring up later this year. Thanks to emerging … Read more
The beauty and challenge of C-Suite leadership is primarily one – it goes beyond defined Key Performance Indicators with the need for specific transformations in the business ecosystem being constant. However, my point of view is that leadership is a mindset that has the ability with the right kind of Thought Leadership can bring in the … Read more