Anupama Vaidya

By Anupama Vaidya.  A soul searching on the pages that shape my life of purpose and passion; A celebration of stories that build my soul and spark silent revolution; A dedication to the timeless source of knowledge, wisdom, and imagination; A tribute to the books that shape my mind, move my heart, and anchor my mission; An ode to the quiet teachers who guide me gently - one chapter at a time, one verse, one revelation at a time Books have long been our quietest, yet most profound companions - whispering wisdom across centuries, kindling revolutions, and shaping the inner landscape of countless generations.  World Book Day, for me is not just a celebration of literature. It is a heartfelt homage to the transformative power of stories, to timeless wisdom passed from hand to hand, and to the limitless reach of human imagination. Today, as I pause and reflect, I think not only of the books I’ve read – but of those that, in their own way, have read me. The ones that soften...

By Anupama Vaidya.    On World Creativity and Innovation Day Recently, I was facilitating a workshop with a group of senior leaders I’ve been handholding through a complex transformation journey. In the initial stages, there was a subtle but persistent undercurrent of complacency — laced with quiet skepticism. Few Ideas floated but didn’t land. Conversations revolved around familiar territory, tethered to comfort zones and guarded by cautious commitments. Change was discussed in theory, but the energy to act felt restrained. The spark wasn’t quite there — and the culture mirrored that inertia. But something shifted. In our latest session, the energy shifted tangibly. There was a sense of play in the problem-solving. One leader reframed a long-standing issue with a simple yet bold question. Another used a storytelling approach to unlock buy-in from the team. It wasn’t just about solutions anymore. It was about imagination. The safe zone had cracked open and made way for ideas t...