What High Performers Do Differently & How to Train Yourself to Become One
High performers aren’t just gifted—they train mind, habits, and energy. Backed by research, this piece explores patterns that drive success—and how you can build them to thrive in any field.
Balancing Speed and Safety: Building Trust in Expansion Mode
In high-growth orgs, psychological safety fuels innovation. Explore five ways to build trust—curiosity, guardrails, feedback, shared ownership & pauses—so teams take risks, learn, and drive real impact.
Your Career Is a Recipe: The Design of Mastery, Balance, and Growth
Growing up in India, kitchens taught me resilience and creativity. Like cooking, design leadership blends vision, adaptability, and care to turn simple ingredients into lasting impact.
Designers: The Cost-Effective Consultants Hiding in Plain Sight
Parenting has been one of my greatest teachers in design leadership. It’s shown me how to navigate complexity, foster resilience, and balance empathy with structure. Much like guiding teams, parenting is about understanding context, building trust, and embracing imperfection as part of growth. These lessons continue to shape how I lead with purpose and design impactful solutions in an ever-changing world.
What Design Leaders Can Learn from Martin Luther King Jr.
MLK wasn’t a designer, but his vision, empathy, and systemic thinking offer timeless lessons. Design leaders can honor his legacy by leading with purpose, inclusivity, and a drive for lasting impact.
The Art of Squeezing It All In
Find inspiration and real talk on living a multi-dimensional life—balancing career, family, creativity, and growth. Embrace messy progress and redefine success on your own terms.