"If you were to drop dead, who would continue your teachings?" my coach asked me last month. Instantly, my mind raced to find the answer; I could not. I left the coaching session feeling blank, my thoughts swirling. At the same time, I was finalising my current research proposal, 'The Outcome and Lo...

Discipline. Yes, discipline is my word for this year. For the past five years, I have embraced the concept of having a word of the year, and it has served as my guiding light annually. Before I delve into more details about my word, let's understand the logic behind this amazing concept.

The concep...

Every executive aspires to achieve leadership synergy. The synergy leader offers a mental model as a foundation for a proposed architecture. This leader enhances the organizational structure, enabling collaborative thinking. The mental model illustrates the interrelated traits of the leader, team me...

While navigating through some of the most challenging periods of my life, marked by blackmail, physical and mental abuse, anxiety, and severe migraine attacks, I discovered the transformative power of writing. This practice became my sanctuary, a means to process my experiences and regain control ov...

Decision-making is one of the most challenging things we encounter in our lives! Decision-making is a complex cognitive process involving the selection of a course of action among several alternatives. Every decision-making process produces a final choice, which may or may not prompt action. It is a...

The moment I hear the term leadership, the first thought that hits me is how I am leading and operating myself. With the conscious drive to regulate my emotions and attitude, how am I inspiring, equipping and influencing people around me? How do I ignite the flame of hope and let them smile amidst t...

In the ever-evolving landscape of business, the ability to adapt and grow is more critical than ever. As leaders, our behaviours can either propel us forward or hold us back. It's not just about acquiring new skills but also about unlearning habits that hinder our progress. Marshall Goldsmith's s...

In 2010, when I was forced to raise two kids alone, all I could foresee were challenges. It was a shock to see how much the fabric of our society had been lost. I was afraid, but the situation forced me to think outside the box!

I realized that to raise my children, I should raise every child on my...

What do you see when you stand in front of the mirror?

This picture that has been circulating on the SM gives a powerful message.

Set a bold vision for your Dunya and Aakhira, and start seeing yourself in the accomplished state. Start seeing with eyes open and eyes closed.

First, you can create s...

"Under laboratory conditions, cutting edge science has confirmed that every thought is made up of energy and has its own unique frequency. And when this energy and frequency of a single thought radiates out into the Universe, it naturally interacts with the material world. Of course, it has long bee...

Slow down for a moment and reflect on life. What's the biggest block or hindrance you have had on your success? For me, it's ME. What is yours? At 29, I realized I had wasted three decades living in my own head. I lived based on all the perceptions or beliefs I had instilled as a child.

I was blami...

Entrepreneurs enter the cauldron of business to succeed, but it's never smooth. According to an article published in Forbes magazine, ninety percent of startups fail. "This is a hard and bleak truth, but one that you'd do well to meditate on," said Neil Patel, the article's author. Now, are you afra...