For nearly nine months, we walk alongside a select group of their emerging leaders or as they call them, protégés, helping them step into the next level of leadership through TheResilientLeader program.
This is not just another leadership course.
It is a space to pause, reflect, and realign.
Participants begin with TheAnchor and TheCompass, two powerful tools that help them understand what grounds them and what guides them.
As the months unfold, through one-on-one coaching and deep reflection, something remarkable happens…
They start asking themselves powerful questions:
“How do I want to show up today?”
“What’s the question I must ask myself right now to be a better leader?”
That is where transformation begins.
They move from reacting under pressure to responding with purpose and presence.
They stop wearing masks.
They start by leading with authenticity, calmness, clarity, and connection.
Over the last five cohorts, this program has continued to evolve, each time integrating new insights, each time deepening its impact.
And every time, the results have been humbling: a consistent 5on5 rating and inspiring stories of leaders who rediscover not just how to lead others, but how to lead themselves.
Because true resilience is not about enduring more, it is about being your best self, even when the world gets noisy.
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Guiding McDermott’s Team on a Journey Within: Exploring the True Essence of Meditation








Recently, on 25 September 2025, the Raja Yoga Center was invited to facilitate a session for McDermott International, Ltd‘s employees as part of their Thrive_BeAware_BeHealthy_wellness initiative.
It was a privilege to guide their team through a one-hour journey into the true essence of meditation, a practice that is often misunderstood, yet deeply transformative when experienced with clarity.
One of the first things we addressed was a common misconception: Meditation means stopping thoughts!
In reality, meditation is not about shutting the mind down but about improving the quality of our thoughts. It is an inner dialogue, a conversation with the self that nurtures clarity, resilience, and elevation.
We guided participants through different levels of meditation:
Relaxation: slowing the mind and finding calm.
Clarity: learning to release unnecessary thoughts.
Self-Awareness: reconnecting with the inner self.
Radiating Positivity: sending elevated thoughts and goodwill to others.
Connection: experiencing oneness with a higher source of peace.
Each stage included short guided practices, allowing employees to pause, reflect, and truly feel the shift within.
The response was heartwarming.
Participants expressed feeling peaceful, light, joyful, and many described experiencing a rare stillness amidst their busy schedules. Both those who joined in person and the hundreds connected virtually shared how the session gave them practical tools to nurture calmness and balance in daily life.
This reaffirmed something we see time and again: meditation is not just a wellness tool, it is a way to strengthen the inner_core so we can bring clarity and stability into everything we do.
At the Rajayoga_Center, we believe that inner well-being is the foundation for professional excellence and human connection.
Sessions like these show how organizations are taking meaningful steps to support their teams, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too.
A big thank you to McDermott for inviting us, and to every participant who opened their minds and hearts to the practice.
From Power Plays to Win-Win: How Sobha Realty’s Future Leaders Redefined Negotiation



Recently, we had the privilege of working with some of India’s brightest young minds, the Management Trainees at Sobha Realty, handpicked from the country’s top business schools. These future leaders walked into our session on NegotiationSkills with curiosity and a hunger to learn, and what we witnessed over the course of the program was truly inspiring.
Many of them came in believing that negotiations are dictated by power dynamics,
that one party always holds more influence, experience, or authority, leaving the other side helpless.
To them, it was either a buyer’s market or a seller’s market; a win-lose or lose-win situation.
But as the session unfolded, they discovered that power can shift, and that the key lies in preparation. By strengthening their BATNA (Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement) and defining a clear walk-away price, they realised they could negotiate with confidence, even when the other side seemed dominant.
The transformation was visible. From leaving too much on the table in their initial practice rounds, they began to think differently. They started looking beyond rigid positions to explore interests and value creation, moving conversations toward winwin solutions.
What stood out was how quickly they embraced the idea that even highly competitive negotiations can be steered towards cooperation and mutual benefit. That mindset shift from “I must win, you must lose” to “we both can win” is the real victory of the program.
For us at EcubeTraining & Consulting, moments like these are what we strive for:
To spark a change in thinking,
To equip people with tools that empower them, and
To see them walk away more confident, capable, and collaborative.
Does your team still believe negotiations are only about winning or losing?
Do they struggle when faced with power imbalances at the table?
If yes, then they need to experience what these bright young leaders did: the power to turn the tables and create win-win outcomes.
Let’s talk about how we can build this skill for your organization.



What does it take for a 53-year-old industry leader to leap into the future?
For Supertech Group, the answer is clear: invest in people, culture, and leadership.
At Ecube Training and Consulting, we are privileged to partner with Supertech Group — a 53-year-old powerhouse in the Oil & Gas sector, known for its engineering excellence and trusted presence across the Gulf. A company that has already achieved so much, yet is hungry to do even better.
To help them leap forward, we launched SuperLead, a six-month leadership transformation journey designed to strengthen their leadership pipeline and embed a culture of growth, trust, and learning across the organisation.
How We Began
We kick-started with Supertech’s top leadership team, exploring bold new ways of thinking strategically, leading with trust, and creating psychological safety. Leaders committed to how they would show up differently, captured proudly on a Leadership Wall of Commitments.
From there, we cascaded the journey further, completing full-day sessions with 30 Middle Managers and another with 30 Sales Leaders who flew in from across the Gulf. These early sessions have already sparked new energy, alignment, and curiosity across the organisation.
What’s Emerging
Even in these early stages, we are already seeing:
• Leaders embracing accountability for culture and learning.
• Teams showing openness, trust, and fresh energy.
• A strong commitment to building a growth mindset.
Why It Matters
By investing in their people and culture, they are ensuring that their next 50 years will be even stronger than their last.
We are proud to be their partners in this journey, and excited about what’s
yet to come.
SuperLead is proof that when great companies commit to great leadership, extraordinary things begin to happen.
Names that have transformed Dubai’s skyline, redefined communities, and set global benchmarks for excellence.
Working with them under @Dubai Holding (DHRE) on the Emerging Leaders Development Program is both a privilege and a responsibility; one that EcubeTraining & Consulting is proud to continue with the launch of our third cohort, co-facilitated alongside Dia Mitra, PCC, an outstanding coach and partner in this journey.
Over the next three months, 24 emerging leaders will embark on a transformative journey that blends:
One-to-One Coaching
Capacity-Building Workshops
Group Coaching
This program is more than training…
It’s about shaping leaders who will carry forward the legacy of DHRE’s iconic names and continue defining the future of Dubai.
At Ecube, we don’t just develop skills; we help leaders create lasting impact.
I meet so many talented, kind, sincere people.
People with big hearts and hidden potential.
And yet—they’re stuck!
Not because they can’t.
But because they’re trapped in the silent loop of “If-Then” thinking:
👉 If this changes, then I’ll grow.
👉 If I get the right degree…
👉 If I were 10 years younger…
👉 If I lived somewhere else…
Here’s the problem…
They’re postponing their power; waiting for life to give them permission to rise.
Truth: Your healing begins the moment you stop waiting. Your peace begins the moment you stop blaming.
You are the creator, not the consequence, of your life.
Condition #1: Education
So many carry the belief: “I’m not qualified enough.”
But history disagrees.
JRD Tata, one of India’s greatest industrialists, never completed college. What he carried instead was vision, elegance, humility, and respect.
Degrees are useful. But they’re not destiny.
Condition #2: Age
“I’m already 45, what can I really start now?”
“It’s too late to switch.”
Wrong.
Colonel Sanders started KFC in his 60s.
Grandma Moses began painting in her 70s.
The Bhagavad Gita was spoken not at the start of life—but in the middle of crisis.
You’re not too old.
You’re just early in your potential.
The Real Battle Is in the Mind
The real prison isn’t education, age, or geography.
It’s the “If-Then” conditioning that keeps you from acting today.
The truth?
You can start here.
You can begin now.
With what you have.
Where you are.
At whatever age.
The key is clarity, not credentials.
The shift is internal, not circumstantial.
And maybe the greatest service we can give others is this:
To remind them that their best life isn’t something to wait for…
It’s something to create.
Sometimes the biggest breaks in our careers don’t come from talent or experience.
They come from bias.
I once landed a job in Dubai.
Not because of my skills.
Not because of my experience.
But…because of my boarding school.
The CHRO and I discovered we went to the same school in Ooty.
The interview?
Not about my track record or the role.
It was about school days, teachers, and shared nostalgia.
The bias?
“He’s like me.”
The result?
I got hired.
And fortunately, it worked out.
Thirteen years, strong results.
But here’s the uncomfortable truth:
Was it based on capability?
No.
Was it driven by bias?
One hundred percent.
Bias is still in the driver’s seat
Even in 2025, with AI tools, DEI initiatives, and structured interviews, Similar-to-Me Bias (Affinity Bias) still dominates hiring and promotion decisions.
It hides behind words like “culture fit,” “chemistry,” or “gut feel.”
Other culprits:
Confirmation Bias: We search for evidence to support what we already believe.
Halo Bias: One strength overshadows flaws.
Recency Bias: The last impression outweighs consistency.
The cost?
Missed competence. Shrinking diversity. Echo chambers.
Bottom Line
Bias may sometimes land you the right person.
But leadership is not about luck. It is about intention.
Have you seen bias tilt a decision?
Share your story below.
“It’s Not a Motivation Problem — It’s a Visibility Problem: Why People Analytics Is the Missing Link in HR”
💬 “I don’t feel seen.”
💬 “I’m not understood.”
💬 “No one notices what I’m capable of.”
I’ve heard these words in dozens of coaching conversations with millennials and Gen Z professionals…
👉 And here’s the reality: It is not a motivation problem…It is a visibility problem.
But in many organisations, HR is still guessing:
Promotions often depend on perception, not performance.
Engagement surveys are collected but not decoded.
Training programs are launched without tracking ROI.
The solution?
People Analytics.
Data that helps us move from
Reflection → Action
🔹 Descriptive – What happened?
Engagement scores dropped 12% among mid-level managers in Q1.
🔹 Diagnostic – Why did it happen?
42% cited lack of career development; 31% felt disconnected from leadership.
🔹 Predictive – What could happen?
Projected attrition in this group is 18% over the next 6 months.
🔹 Prescriptive – What should we do?
Launching targeted mentoring programs could reduce attrition by 25%, based on previous campaign data.
✨ Numbers aren’t just statistics; they are signals.
Signals to see potential, act early, and build workplaces where people feel understood—not just managed.
🚀 It’s time to evolve from HR processes → People Intelligence.
Because when someone says, “I don’t feel seen,”
It’s our job as leaders to look closer—and act smarter.
👉 How is your organisation using data to move beyond perception?
From Spiderman to Spreadsheets: Why Strategic HR Must Connect Data toDecisions
There is a story from a children’s hospital in the U.S. that speaks volumes. Doctors were concerned: children’s recovery was slow, and their emotional well-being was low.
The team asked a deeper question…not just about medicine, but about experience: “How can we make children feel better about being in the hospital?”
Then came a simple but brilliant idea.
The hospital dressed its window cleaners as superheroes
Spiderman,
Batman,
CaptainAmerica.
The kids lit up with joy.
They laughed, looked forward to the visits, and recovery rates improved measurably.
What changed?
A strategic, human decision was made, based on observed behaviour.
Not guesswork, but insight.
Today, HR leaders are navigating a similarly complex world:
Subjectivity in performance evaluations and promotions
Ambiguity about what truly drives engagement
Uncertainty in workforce planning and capability building
In such conditions, instinct alone isn’t enough.
HR must step into a new role…one of strategic influence.
And that means learning to ‘connect data to decisions’, especially when it comes to people.
While a happy “life” leads to productive “work”, productive “work” leads to a happy “life” too.








Work-related stress isn’t always avoidable!
But, when addressed well, its within our control.
I was privileged to facilitate a workshop on worklifebalance with professionals of a multinationalcompany in bahrain and a workshop on coping with change, and facing_fears, with the professionals of The Art Hotel and Resort, Bahrain to help them keep ‘burnout at bay and stepping out of fears! The brilliance of Bahrain is ever so inviting and always a pleasure to keep coming back to this lovely land of two seas!