Navigating Growth: Insights from Coaching Engagement with IIM Students

Embarking on coaching engagements with IIM students has been a journey rich in insights into personal and professional development, marked by profound self-discovery and strategic advancement.

Key Takeaways:

Root Cause Analysis: Identifying underlying causes of challenges, from time management to anxiety, enables targeted intervention, fostering resilience and progress.

Intrinsic Motivation: Cultivating clarity of purpose and passion ignites sustainable drive for excellence, transcending external pressures and propelling towards aspirations.

Emotional Intelligence: Enhancing self-awareness and adept navigation of setbacks fosters resilience and harmonious interpersonal dynamics, crucial for growth.

Holistic Well-being: Prioritizing physical and mental health alongside academic and professional pursuits through practices like journaling, mindfulness and goal setting ensures balanced living.

Continuous Reflection: Self-compassion and learning from missteps are instrumental in fostering growth, guided by holistic evaluation through frameworks like the "wheel of life".

Accountability Partnerships: Symbiotic relationships provide invaluable support and encouragement, acting as catalysts for progress throughout the transformative journey.

These coaching engagements not only equip students with tools for realizing their potential but also instil profound purpose and self-awareness. As a coach, the realization dawns that it's about asking the right questions and tailoring resonant strategies. Witnessing transformative growth fuelled by inner motivation and emotional intelligence underscores the essence of human connection, leaving a deep sense of fulfilment as students embark confidently to make their marks in the world.

About the Author

Ashish Malhotra

Ashish is a seasoned Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) professional with over two and a half decades of corporate experience and entrepreneurship. He is a Mentor and a Coach to CXOs, senior and middle management and management students.