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Navigating the Startup Maze: The Role of Leadership and Coaching
January 16, 2025 shrini susarla
๐ก Did you know?39% of Indian startups fail due to issues with founding team composition and leadership.Nearly 2/3rd of Indian founders cite poor understanding of customer demand as a key reason for failure.(Source: The Pulse Of Tech, Inc42 Founder Survey 2024) In the dynamic and often chaotic startup ecosystem, leadership clarity and strategic alignment can mean the difference between thriving.. Read more
Technology: Redefining the Role of MGAs in Insurance
January 16, 2025 shrini susarla
Managing General Agents (MGAs) have long been the agile innovators of the insurance industry, bridging gaps in niche markets. Today, technology is amplifying their potential, creating unparalleled opportunities for growth and efficiency. ๐ Key Shifts Powered by Tech:1๏ธโฃ Data-Driven Underwriting: Advanced analytics and AI are enabling MGAs to make faster, smarter underwriting decisions, especially in emerging risk categories.2๏ธโฃ Seamless Customer.. Read more
Trends of 2024
January 9, 2025 shrini susarla
Itโs January 2025, and like me, youโve probably seen dozens of posts recapping 2024โhighlights, wins, challenges, and everything in between. But as I look back, this isnโt one of those โyear-in-reviewโ posts. Instead, I find myself drawn to something deeperโsomething I noticed while observing the conversations and *search trends* of the past year. In 2024, people searched for answers.Terms like.. Read more
Decoding the Leader Mindset : The Leadership Lesson We Can All Learn from Satya Nadella
December 26, 2024 shrini susarla
Satya Nadella didnโt just lead Microsoft; he transformed it. By championing a shift from a โknow-it-allโ to a โlearn-it-allโ culture, he unlocked innovation, collaboration, and growth on an unprecedented scale. Such a cultural shift doesnโt happen by chance. Itโs a result of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to continuous growthโqualities that are often nurtured through coaching or mentorship. ๐ก.. Read more
The Elevator Pitch: Your 30-Second Superpower
December 20, 2024 shrini susarla
I once coached someone who dreaded networking. Their pitch was full of jargon and felt impersonal. We worked on making it more conversational and reflective of their personality. At their next event, he introduced himself with this: “Hi, Iโm Rahul, a storyteller at heart. I help brands craft campaigns that connect emotionally with their audiences. Recently, one of my projects.. Read more
From Passion to Global Impact: Coaching Founders to Scale Ideas
December 18, 2024 shrini susarla
Working with founders to transform ideas into scalable solutions requires aligning passion with a clear execution plan. Scaling up is the defining factor that differentiates a passion project from an organization poised for global impact. Hereโs how I approach coaching in such scenarios: Idea Validation and ExecutionWe start by evaluating the idea’s viability through customer feedback, market potential, and alignment.. Read more