TCD (The Critical Dialogue) LIFE AT WORK podcast aims to discover the contradictions in the attempted definition of universals. It’s an attempt to find answers to universal questions which lie dormant in one’s mind. It is also an attempt to help people develop skills for engaging in critical dialogue, both to learn from people with different beliefs and so that all voices are heard. We use the term dialogue to describe engaging in collaborative and generative consideration of how we want to ...
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Did you know that companies with strong feedback cultures see a 14.9% lower turnover rate? That's right -feedback isn't just about improvement, it's actually keeping talent from walking out the door. In The Critical Dialogue today we explore the idea of Feedback and how it can transform our workplace.…
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Letting go as whole acts as a balm to release all your pain. Forgiveness is the way in the happiness path. Let go.
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From deep self-reflection comes self-awareness. That's the first step towards your path to happiness. Look in the mirror and know the 'Gift' that you are to the universe. Celebrate.
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The Gift of Self-Care is a poetic journey that helps you reclaim the power that lies within you.As children ww grew up listening to our parents and teachers read poems that became our gateway to understand ourselves and the world around us.These collection of poems and self reflections promise to help learn more about yourself and rediscover the sp…
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S1:E7 - Promote Yourself - The new normal for success
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1:49:53If you’re going to get ahead and be happy with your career, you need to be in the driver’s seat, constantly seeking out opportunities and being persistent. When you do, your manager, your coworkers, and the executives will view you as a valuable asset, and you’ll get those raises and promotions that you’ve been killing yourself to get. In the TCD L…
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S1:E6 Road to Resilience - Beginning and beyond
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1:35:55You likely know someone who seems as if they can take what seems like a punch in the face over and over but still get back on their feet and try again? Their resilience is powerful and inspiring and something you should be focused on too if you want to succeed in life. Discover a few of the reasons you want to enhance your resilience on this show o…
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This meditation is called breathe energy. Breathing the Yin and Yang and is designed to help us harness our fierce strength and tender self compassion.
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S1:E5 Mental Wellness recovery - an active change of ideas and attitudes
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2:04:43Today many the world over are dealing with devastating losses of both the personal and the professional kind. From losing dear ones to the loss of jobs and relationships to accumulating huge business losses. People still seem to be reeling under the after-effects of a calamity of proportions they would have never ever imagined they would face in th…
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S1:E4 - Recovery and Resilience in the aftermath of Domestic Violence
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1:34:00Welcome to another edition of The Critical Dialogue on the TCDLive weekend lounge where we bring to the table crucial conversations that matter. S1:E4 of the show is about Recovery and resilience in the aftermath of domestic violence. Practically every aspect of a domestic abuser survivor’s life is altered in the aftermath of domestic violence. Lea…
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S1:E3 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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2:02:13Most organizations feel satisfied that they are meeting the bare minimum needs of diversity and inclusion numbers. People at the receiving end of micro-aggressive behavior start to feel increasingly alienated and are constantly reminded that they are different and don’t belong. He said “As a man of color, I had to work harder, just to get equal res…
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S1:E2 Workplace harassment and bullying
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1:57:24In a workplace, it becomes increasingly difficult for people to identify bullying as is often the case the boss is the perpetrator from which arose the cliché “people leave their bosses and not companies”. It does not mean that there are only bosses to worry about, even co-workers may turn into bullies usually when there exists an underlying confli…
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S1:E1 The color of your SKIN doesn't matter
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1:43:46THE COLOR OF YOUR SKIN DOESN'T MATTER - All it takes is a mindset reboot to TRANSFORM your LIFE! Throughout our corporate history, we have witnessed bullying and harassment, particularly on women and especially those of color. It’s an evil mindset that exists that has destroyed many innocent lives, shredding their hopes of reaching the top echelons…
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Mullah Naseeruddin tells us how our desire for more is a trap and no matter what, the thirst will not be quenched!
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Apologizing doesn't always mean you are wrong and the other person is right. It means you value your relationship more than your ego.
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STORIES THAT CHANGE LIFE - MULLAH AND THE PROVERBIAL NAIL
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4:53In this episode of #thecriticaldialogue, stories that change life - Mullah Naseeruddin takes us on a visit to the Art Museum and tells us how marvelous the nails have been.
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STORIES THAT CHANGE LIFE - MULLAH AND THE BOTTOMLESS PITCHER
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2:11You cannot learn until you are in a state in which you can perceive what you are learning, and what it means. In this episode of the Stories Than Change Life - Mullah Naseeruddin uses a bottomless pitcher to explain this point to his disciple. Where is your attention?
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We are constantly in search of the KEY - to happiness, bliss, freedom, inner-peace and tranquility, love, and more importantly the key to GOD! The only problem seems to be that we are searching in the wrong places. In #thecriticaldialogue of 'Stories that change life' I bring you my favorite Mullah Naseeruddin story - The Lost Key! It is a hidden g…
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In my quest to understand the answers to this question "What is meditation?" and "How to meditate?", I searched far and wide. Looked around for different techniques taught by many masters; up until a time when I struck gold. This story will give you an understanding of what is meditation, how to meditate, and what will it lead to?…
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STORIES THAT CHANGE YOUR LIFE - Elephant and the Ankus
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7:44It is our limiting beliefs that hold us back from achieving anything in life. Some of carry these an entire lifetime. In this episode of the stories that change your life, I will share the story of "Elephant and the Ankush". Enjoy!
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Mullah Naseeruddin And His Tryst With "Truth"
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4:53Truth is often hard for people to comprehend. Infact Truth often is not apparent. It can be hard to arrive at or defend. In this episode from the Mullah Naseeruddin stable of #thecriticaldialogue is the story of his Tryst With the Truth!
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Mullah Naseeruddin And The King - Leadership lesson
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13:25The story of the King and his procurator, Mullah Naseeruddin teaches us some important lessons of Leadership. Enjoy listening to the story as much as the lessons you would possibly learn from it.
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I was told that each one of us is born with a life purpose. Nothing is farther from the truth than this. If I was already born with a purpose code embedded in myself, where is there a need for me to find it? People spend countless hours of their cognitive, emotional, and physical resources in their pursuit to find purpose in their life. It is a mis…
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Your results don’t lie, and the easiest way to get demoralized or get stuck is to pay attention to the outcome! It is for me the easiest and fastest way to NOT enjoy your journey and get all tangled up with the weight of your failures or success. When you fail you wallow in pain and when you succeed you get drunk into slumber. In episode four of “A…
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"What do you want to accomplish?", "What would you like to acquire?", "Where do you see yourself 5 years, 10 years from now?". Trying to find answers to these questions with no guarantees on offer whatsoever, your IDIOTS Guide To Success tells you in this episode as to why it is futile to find answers to these questions. Listen up or you might have…
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NEVER GIVE UP ON JUSTIFYING, BLAMING AND WHINING
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15:05In this episode of "An IDIOTS Guide To Success," I am going to talk about the 3 most powerful tools in your arsenal Justifying, Blaming and Whining. God! Imagine how you would have survived in this chaotic world without the power of these 3 tools! For me, they have been always a life-saving companion on road to success.…
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In this episode we explore how NOT taking responsibility and blaming is the IDIOTS way to Success!
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Many organizations and business leaders would not be willing to acknowledge that their workplace could potentially be toxic, just so that they can present a clean image to the outside world.In todays episode I talk about the "Signs of a toxic workplace environment"
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THE TOXIC FAMILY OF "COUNTERFIET NICENESS"
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12:06Majority of domestic abuse is of the psychological type which typically goes unnoticed and unreported. In this episode , i am going to talk about 'toxic families' and how to know if you are a victim of such an environment?
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The foundation of any relationship, whether it be with a business associate, spouse, parent, client or, friend, is trust. In todays episode of #thecriticaldialogue I am going to talk about the 5 keys to build trust in your relationship.
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There is something like 'Cycle of Change', which all of us go through in our life. Acknowledging where we are in this cycle and having the belief that the wheel of life keeps revolving all the time should give us the confidence of moving ahead. In todays episode of #thecriticaldialogue I am going to help you identify the stage of change you are in …
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Why compare yourself to others? No one in the entire world can do a better job of being you than you.In today's talk I talk about how "Comparison is the death of joy!"
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Even in the most horrible of circumstances human beings have a choice and with choice comes the power to control a situation even when everything seems out of your control you can choose your own attitude and thereby establish meaning in every situation even when things seem hopeless and full of despair. Today I am going to talk about that one free…
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HOW TO HAVE A DIFFICULT CONVERSATION? - THE 5 P's
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14:38We often shy away from difficult conversations – the critical dialogue as I call them. We must however realize that they are some of the most important conversations in our life and we just need the right approach to make them productive.Today I am going to talk about "How To Have A Difficult Conversation? - The 5 P's…
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When was the last time you walked up to someone and said a few words of appreciation? When was it that someone walked up to you providing you with words of appreciation? In #thecriticaldialogue today, I am going to talk about the positive effects of 'appreciation' and how a daily dose could do a world of good to those you care for.…
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Have been trying hard to be normal? Have you been forced to behave so called 'normally'? Are you happy with the so called normal? In today's #thecriticaldialogue I am trying to explore how our attempts at being normal is taking us away from our true essence. Let me know what you think?
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How do you think? What do you use to process or comprehend what you see? What skills do you use to think and contemplate? Did you know that your ability to think and contemplate could be limited by your vocabulary? In today's episode of #thecriticaldialogue I talk about how we can be limited in our thinking based on our limited vocabulary.…
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LOCKED DOWN - It's Time To Invest In Your Emotional Bank Account
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12:42Movies and Media would make us believe that romance is about the grand gestures like spending an exorbitant amount of money on surprise gifts, trips or dates. However, that’s not what keeps a marriage intact. Today in #thecriticaldialogue I am talking about how building your emotional bank account can go a long way in your marital or romantic relat…
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Initiating deliberate 'compelling actions' in life can radically upgrade your motivation to succeed.In today's #thecriticaldialogue I am going to talk about "How You Can Harness The Power Of A Compelling Action?'"
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Deliberate Ignorance is something you must practice if you want to avoid all the distractions of the universe which come in the way of your success. It helps in overcoming the fatigue from the decision making process. In today's talk I explore how decisions can be made effectively with the practice of deliberate ignorance.…
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People react to conflicts differently, some calmly and others with explosive response. Some people flee from the conflict, and others go back fighting.In today's episode I explore "How we musn't respond to the position people take but learn to understand their underlying interests?"
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What if you start leading your life as if it is a ‘practice’?There is a mindset during 'practice' which is not only positive but also acts as a great confidence booster. Tapping into that mindset can help you accomplish much more in life than what you do now. In today's episode I talk about "how you must lead your life as a practice?"…
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PAST TRAUMA SHOULDN'T DEFINE YOUR FUTURE IDENTITY
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7:16Your trauma could be in any area of your life – failure in math, a lost business deal, interpersonal conflicts, financial loss, being at the receiving end of deceit or loss of a dear one. In this episode I talk about how you shouldn't allow your past traumatic experience to define your future identity.…
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TIME MASTERY - DON'T Let Your PAST Define Your IDENTITY
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4:35“Who you want to be” is much more important than who you are right now. Your ‘Goals’ should direct all your current identity and being far more than your past identity. In todays episode I talk about how you shouldn't be basing your identity on your past.
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TIME MASTERY - DON'T RESIGN, DESIGN INSTEAD!
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5:30Don't resign - Design instead!Are you caught up in finding “who you really are”?It’s a trap best avoided. Instead focus your energies towards “What you want to be” – because that’s what matters. In this episode on Time Mastery, I talk about how your journey if self-discovery can at times be limiting your life…
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The two words i.e., loneliness and isolation point towards issues which people at the top have to deal with and address. There could be common grounds and differences as well. I today's episode i talk about how people at the top suffer from depression and anxiety due to increased isolation.
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TIME MASTERY - Stop Window Shopping, Set Goals
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8:26It's not how much we do, but what we get done that counts most. Therefore, top timemasters develop clear goals, and then focus on the activities that will achieve them. In today's episode i talk about the importance of goals and how window shopping cannot help you achieve work-life harmony
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Time is a paradox. We never seem to have enough time, yet we have all the time there is. The problem is not a shortage of time, but how we choose to use the time available to us. The key is to concentrate on the essentials, and ignore the non-essentials. In today's episode i talk about how your 'attitude is the key to achieving work-life harmony.…
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TIME MASTERY - How Changing Habits Help Work-Life Harmony
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10:17No want can force you to master your time. The "want to" must come from within. Some habits are relatively easy to change; others can be extremely difficult. In todays episode I talk about how changing habits can help us on our way to time mastery and a better work-life harmony.
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HOW YOU WASTE TIME FINDING YOUR TRUE-SELF
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13:16People spend countless hours trying to find their ‘true-self’. They scourge the internet, run behind self-help gurus, buy books, join communes; all in search of finding that elusive ‘self’ which purportedly will lead them to ‘contentment’ and ‘happiness’ in life – A life of harmony. In today's episode on #thecriticaldialogue of Time Mastery, episod…
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The pressure to fit-in and be liked can turn anyone into a 'social chameleon'. You try hard to be the person you should be and try to bend backwards to accommodate and align with what others expect of you. In this episode i talk about the negative effects of peer-pressure and comparisons on your work-life balance…
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