Anupama Vaidya

By Anupama Vaidya  As a child, I was captivated by the intricacies of the human body, dreaming of a career as a neurosurgeon or a cardiac surgeon. With a desire to heal and make a difference to the world around me, I enjoyed the biology classes in school and early college days. A career as a surgeon seemed the perfect pathway to my dreams in those days. Life, however, took unexpected turns, and my learning path veered towards computer science. Yet, my fascination in the human psyche persisted. With the Organization Behaviour course in second year college, I found myself once again drawn to the human aspects in my career. My subsequent journey in the corporate world provided me with numerous opportunities to explore the complexities of human behaviours & human dynamics. I rediscovered my original passion, albeit from a different perspective. It is now through my work at the intersection of strategy, psychology and human mind that I pursue my aspiration of ‘healing’ : reconstru...

The Transformative Power of Guru-Shishya Relationships in Leadership.    By Anupama Vaidya.    Every year, as I turn the pages of my almanac, certain days instantly resonate with me. Guru Pournima is one such day that fills me with a deep sense of anticipation,   illuminating the path of gratitude and reverence. This day holds a special place in my heart, a warmth that grows brighter with each passing year. The role of the “Guru” is deeply embedded in my life. Without the direction and wisdom of my mentors, I would have felt adrift. Whether grappling with my countless dilemmas, or steering through life-changing events, standing at cross-roads, or facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles my vulnerabilities so apparent, I could not have journeyed through life without my Mentors, my Gurus. I find solace and direction through my mentors. Their guidance & influence continue to help me rediscover myself, and navigate both the stormy and serene phases of my li...