MEENU DATTA COACH & AUTHOR How to Start Caring When You Don't Care Anymore. Apathy/Lack of Interest/Passiveness in the workplace is more common than we might think, especially in all the fast-paced, high-pressure industries. According to energy leadership expert Bruce D. Schneider, the lowest level of energy we operate at is rooted in apathy—a state characterized by thoughts of helplessness and disengagement. Apathy is a state of not caring, of not finding any hope or excitement about...
8 months ago • 3 min read
MEENU DATTA COACH & AUTHOR "What stands in the way becomes the way." - Marcus Aurelius This powerful quote from Marcus Aurelius, one of the greatest philosophers, reminds you that when you truly want something, no barrier can stop you. In fact, the barrier becomes a catalyst where you want to overcome it at any cost. You must have noticed it while playing a video game where a particular level is difficult—it doesn't make you pack the game and pick another one! Instead, it makes you want to...
10 months ago • 2 min read
MEENU DATTA COACH & AUTHOR Recently, I posed a profound question to one of our clients: "What is happiness to you?" Their response was both inspiring and relatable: "Fulfilling my commitment towards the meaningful goals I finally learned to create for myself." However, when asked about the obstacles in their way, they admitted, "I don't know. I feel different levels of motivation towards my goals on different days, and somehow my focus in execution is not as good as I'd like it to be."...
10 months ago • 4 min read
MEENU DATTA COACH & AUTHOR You're in a high-stakes corporate world where the rules are constantly changing, and the only way to future proof your career is to keep learning and evolving. Yet, many professionals leave their career growth in the hands of their employers. It's time to wake up and take control of your career and growth. In today's corporate world, many professionals make the mistake of putting their career growth and learning entirely in the hands of their employers. Think about...
11 months ago • 2 min read
MEENU DATTA COACH & AUTHOR I have been studying Impostor Syndrome for years now and have worked extensively with my coaches to recognize and deal with mine and my clients' Impostor Syndrome. Today, I am sharing some research, myths, misinformation, and facts about Impostor syndrome. I'm passionate about educating on this topic because it's one of the most misunderstood topic. Did you know that up to 82% of people experience impostor feelings? A study done by KPMG in 2020 shared that 75% of...
12 months ago • 2 min read
MEENU DATTA COACH & AUTHOR Hi Everyone, We all read many things (I hope) - books, magazines, articles, newsletters, social media posts, etc. We subscribe to too many things and then forget about opening 80% of them just like we wear only a certain percentage of what's in our closet. If you are like me, you are wearing 20% of your clothes 80% of the time and 80% clothes 20% of the time. You can change the percentage for what's right for you and see how much is just taking space and not being...
12 months ago • 3 min read
MEENU DATTA COACH & AUTHOR Hello, Last week was a roller coaster ride with so much going on in my business, meetings, programs I am enrolled in, pollen allergies, meeting deadlines, etc. that I showed up for an appointment one week earlier. When I found the office closed on Saturday, I checked the invite and there it was - Day and time -right, Date - wrong! I couldn't stop laughing because it had not happened to me in a long time. Well, the reason I shared the incident was that it was a...
about 1 year ago • 3 min read
MEENU DATTA COACH & AUTHOR Stopped for lunch in Greenville, SC on the way home from Atlanta and found this beautiful garden nearby. Weekends are my sanctuary for reflection. During the introspection and reflection, I noted that this week, I needed to zoom out twice. That's when I realized that I have a great way to get out of overwhelm. I swear by this trick and these two questions to keep my cool and avoid blowing things out of proportion. I have shared this with a few of my clients and it...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
In 2010, I faced a major decision point. My company asked me to relocate to Boston, but I had just begun building a life in Minneapolis with my new family. It felt wrong to move again within a few months, so I chose to stay and find a job locally. The Power of Options I started looking for a job and soon found myself with two job offers. Before I could make a choice, a third option emerged—a higher-level role that needed urgent filling. This experience underlined the essence of optionality...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read