Vivek Singh Blogs

Most leaders find it challenging to be vulnerable. Being on top, leading high-stakes assignments with multiple stakeholders with varied interests, demands them to be cautious. Does that mean vulnerability will bring down their authority and influence? Let's dig...

A powerful tool in your communication arsenal, especially during challenging conversations, is paraphrasing. Today, let's explore how to harness the art of paraphrasing to navigate difficult conversations with grace and confidence. Why Paraphrasing Matters Before we...

Even the most ardent critics of the Prime Minister agree that Modi has raised the reputation of India and Indians globally and his every foreign visit takes it higher. I had the privilege closing working with his communication team so his speeches are of special...

Very often, I get asked: 'Does coaching really work?' 'Is it really worth investing so much?' 'How can you help if you are not as successful as me?' (This is usually asked indirectly) To tell you the truth, there is no straight answer to these questions, so I respond...

This time at MLPerf, which is considered the Olympics of Machine Learning where chips are pitted against each other, a four-year-old start-up beats the world's most celebrated Chip company Nvidia, which has been winning the competition for decades. ML System on Chip...

Have you realized some conversations flow smoothly and you want them to go on forever and in other conversations, you feel anxious, tired and bored restlessly waiting for them to get over? To let you know, every conversation goes through multiple energy shifts. If the...

Our life is largely spent judging others, and it's the easiest way to create conflicts, sabotage relationships, generate stress and lose peace of mind. We all know this, but we still judge. Because judging is easy, taking action or starting difficult conversations is...

As a corporate leader, a critical role is to keep your team inspired. In my executive coaching career, I have met hundreds of leaders who find it difficult to acknowledge people rightly. When Carolyn Wiley reviewed four studies of employee motivation conducted between...

I have noticed stress as a common issue among corporate executives. The high-pressure nature of their roles, coupled with the constant demands of decision-making and problem-solving, can take a toll on their physical and mental well-being. However, stress management...

Have you wondered what's the best way to mentor someone? It's a tricky question. Effective mentoring is when you give the amount of push that inspires the mentee to stretch and do things they consider impossible. You must be wondering if there is a formula for this....