Ajay M. Pangarkar, CTDP, FCPA, FCMA

Is your team aligned around a shared purpose? 🚀 A clear mission builds alignment and focus: ✨ Repeat Often: Keep the mission front and centre. ✨ Inspire Action: Connect daily tasks to broader goals. ✨ Unify Efforts: Foster teamwork around shared values. Align teams with Prestige’s coaching: https://lnkd.in/g4ZF6HFf Insights sourced from https://lnkd.in/guqBBDZ4 #MissionDriven #TeamAlignment #SharedPurpose

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Visual management isn’t about looking good on the wall. It’s about making the work visible — so people can learn, see problems, and lead. At True North Thinking Inc., we don’t teach visual systems as "lean wallpaper." We teach them as part of developing people who can think, decide, and improve with confidence. When the work is visible, the learning starts. #tps #toyotaproductionsystem #tntkaizen #peopledevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #continuousimprovement #processimprovement #pdca #kaizen #problemsolving #quality

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"If time blocking doesn't work for you, you just need more discipline." This is garbage advice dressed up as tough love. Time blocking's effectiveness depends on specific cognitive functions and brain wiring. When those align with how your brain operates, time blocking feels almost effortless. When they don't align, no amount of discipline will make it work sustainably. Telling someone whose brain doesn't work well with rigid time blocking to "just be more disciplined" is like telling a left-handed person to "just try harder" to write with their right hand. Sure, they can force it for a while. But it will always require extra effort, feel unnatural, and produce worse results than if they just used their left hand. This isn't about discipline. It's about wiring. Some brains have strong executive function for task initiation, time estimation, and smooth transitions. For these brains, time blocking leverages existing strengths. Other brains have different profiles. Task initiation might be a challenge. Time estimation might be nearly impossible. Transitions might feel like slamming on the brakes mid-highway. For these brains, rigid time blocking doesn't leverage strengths — it demands constant engagement with weaknesses. The real discipline? Having the courage to figure out what actually works for YOUR brain instead of forcing what works for someone else's. When you force yourself to use productivity methods that don't fit your wiring, you're not building discipline. You're building a recipe for burnout, shame spirals, and business inconsistency. Stop following broken advice. Learn what actually works for how YOUR brain operates: https://lnkd.in/eDginRdU What "productivity advice" made you feel broken when it didn't work?

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There are so many benefits to employee coaching, to name a few: 🔷 Driving engagement and motivation 🔷 Building stronger, more capable teams 🔷 Boosting retention and loyalty. 🔷 Fuelling innovation and adaptability. 🔷 Strengthening leadership at every level. Learn more: https://heyor.ca/JbYQFo #EmployeeCoaching #TeamBuilding #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipDevelopment

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Did you know that assertive communication is key to improving the relationships between people at the workplace? By expressing ideas clearly and respectfully, teams can reduce misunderstandings, improve productivity, and create a more collaborative environment! Learn more: https://heyor.ca/uDKtSF #AssertiveCommunication #WorkplaceRelationships #TeamCollaboration #ProductivityBoost

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How Leaders Reset After Negative Interactions (Part 2) It's Not By Chance😎 As promised, here is the tactical process my clients use to reset after criticism, conflict, or tension so they can re-enter the moment with confidence and control. First, another quick story. A few years ago, I coached an emerging leader, who was new to his position and was preparing for his first board presentation. During the prep call, one board member told him, in front of everyone, “You are not clear. I do not see the value.” He froze. His voice started to crack. He apologized unnecessarily. And the energy in the room shifted against him. Before he spiraled, he called me from his car in the parking lot when the prep call ended . I guided him through a reset in real time. Four steps. Less than three minutes. He returned to the same audience and delivered a clear, kick butt, compelling response that earned their respect. Here are the exact steps he used: 1. Interrupt the emotional spiral Name the emotion: “I feel dismissed.” Name the trigger: “The comment questioned my value.” This interrupts the amygdala’s takeover and activates your executive functioning again. 2. Reclaim physiological control Ground both feet. Relax shoulders. Slow inhales and longer exhales. Confident leadership begins in the body, not the mind. 3. Reframe the narrative Shift from self-attack to strategic interpretation: “I am being challenged. This is my moment to demonstrate clarity.” Reframing protects your identity and power. 4. Re-enter intentionally Set a micro-goal: “I want to ensure they understand the strategic impact.” Lead with one strong point, concise language, and a steady tone. He won the room back. Not because the moment was easy. Because he knew how to lead himself through the hard parts. High performers do not avoid pressure. They train to execute inside of it. If you would like to confidently navigate difficult conversations and protect how decision-makers perceive you, message me RESET for details about my executive presence and peak performance coaching for leaders. Coach Karen D #executivepresence #confidence #reset #workplace #pressure

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Soft skills matter when leading an organization, so plan to spend focused time discussing, implementing, and practicing each behavioural standard, one at a time. This gives prominence to each one individually, which will clarify how important they are. Setting small, realistic behavioural goals is the best way to implement change and ultimately will change culture for the better. #AchievementCentre #ExecutiveCoaching #StrategicPlanning #BusinessSuccess #ProfessionalDevelopment #ResultsDriven #TeamBuilding #LeadershipSkills #CorporateTraining #BusinessConsulting #EmployeeEngagement #CareerDevelopment #EffectiveLeadership

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Narrative is what creates movement ➡️ not the methodology on its own. The tools, frameworks, and models absolutely matter, but they only work when they’re anchored to a story people can see themselves in. MLK didn’t lead with a plan; JFK didn’t open with engineering specs. They led with a narrative that gave people meaning, direction, and a sense of shared possibility. The details came later — in service of the dream. That’s why the question “What is a leader?” is so important. Not as a definition on paper, but as a lived experience. How do people recognize leadership when it’s needed? How do they step into it - especially when the path isn’t clear and the work is changing? This is exactly the space my colleague David Donaldson will be digging into more deeply - exploring how leaders move from managing tasks to truly leading change by shaping the narrative, not just executing the mechanics. When leaders understand the story they’re part of, change stops feeling like something to manage and starts feeling like something worth leading. Don't miss this session!

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Five Steps For Successful Succession Planning In this Executive Update feature article - Andre N. Mamprin director of Customized Leadership Development Programs for The Banff Centre in Canada - authored this insightful piece to help organizations develop a strong succession planning strategy. A five-step exit plan, similar to the one advocated by Mamprin, created before a leader departs can help ensure organizational continuity and success. Succession planning - the preparation to replace one leader with another - is one of the most difficult challenges associations face in...Click here to read on: https://lnkd.in/d5Qk-9-t #Coahcing #Trainining #ContinuousLearning #personaldevelopment #

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Sustainable Work Performance and Wellbeing? The R@W Toolkit Accreditation! Practical evidence-based measures and resources that help embed sustainable work practices for individuals, leaders, and teams. Organizations who develop sustainable work practices and build their resilience improve employee wellbeing and their capacity to navigate complexity and change. Dr. Catherine Carr, MCEC, PCC, RCC Kathryn McEwen Fleur Johnston FCPHR GAICD Nadia C. Kate Polles Paul Chudleigh Pierre David de Rohan Naquet #resilience #accreditedtraining #teamresilience #leadershipcoach #coachingskills #workplacewellbeing #workplacewellness

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In 8 years of accompanying professionals in landing their next role, there's one thing that pulls back job hunters without them even noticing it: the best strategies are generally the counter-intuitive ones. And branding is no exception: most job seekers broaden the range of roles they position themselves for thinking this will increase their chances. It does not. “I can do everything” is not a positioning strategy. Fitting everywhere makes you stand out no where - especially in competitive markets. For more on Job Searching and Career Growth - tune into the full episode (link in comments). And a huge thanks to Maurice Thornton and headcount | recruitment driven by science for this great talk!

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We all know that change initiatives don't stop. And neither should your access to the resources that make them successful. Today we're launching Prosci Membership: your ongoing capability engine for leading change confidently. Continuous access to research-backed methodology, practical tools, expert guidance, and a global community of change practitioners. This is a serious game changer for change practitioners; if there is a single theme I have heard most over my career, it has been the need for; support to embed new skills post training, connection to a community of like-minded professionals to share learnings, desire to strengthen and expand CM skills and knowledge to keep growing and to keep relevant in an evolving profession - and here it is! Your next level support to lead and support change success. So... whether you're leading a single project or enterprise-wide transformation, you're always ready for what's next with Prosci Membership. Explore membership plans: https://lnkd.in/gXTUX2bu #Prosci #ChangeManagement #ProfessionalDevelopment #ChangeLeadership

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🗣️ If you want to become a better public speaker… start by breathing. That’s one of the takeaways from our latest episode of Narativ Inc's Leadership Story Talks, where Julienne B. Ryan Ryan and I reflect on what it’s like to step onto a live stage — thousands of miles apart — and practice what we teach. We talk about: • Why creating guidelines creates safety for your audience • How structure builds confidence (for you and for them) • The power of taking one breath before your first word • Why you can’t “get your story wrong” — because it happened to you • And how real connection beats performance techniques every time It’s directly aligned with what I’ll be teaching in my upcoming UNM Continuing Education course: 🎓 Strategic Storytelling for Presentations and Public Speaking 📅 March 3–19, 2026 🕐 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00–2:30 PM MDT 💻 Live on Zoom This is not a course about body language hacks or perfecting a 30-second pitch. It’s about values-based leadership storytelling — bringing your values to life through personal experience so people trust you, follow you, and take action. If the podcast gives you a few insights, the course gives you the structure, coaching, and practice to truly integrate it. 🎧 Listen to the episode for immediate tips (see link in the comments below.) 📅 Join the course if you want to go deeper. Registration link: https://lnkd.in/grvUrwaS If you’re in New Mexico (or know someone who is), I’d love your help spreading the word. #publicspeaking #storytelling #leadershipdevelopment #valuesbasedleadership #UNM #continuingeducation #LeadershipStoryTalks #Narativ

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Discover how to genuinely empower your team to thrive at work and in life. Read the full insight here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/g36ZG2JN #ExecutiveLeadership #WorkplaceWellness #Resilience #IWorkUpstairs #AndrewGuy #FutureOfWork

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The healthiest organizations don't leave leadership, teamwork, and culture to chance. They treat them as strategic priorities, because they know that how people work together directly impacts performance, retention, and results. When your leaders are equipped, your teams are aligned, and your workplace culture is strong, everything else works better. That's not a soft goal. That's a business advantage.

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Leadership today is less about having the right answer and more about navigating complexity with clarity and presence. Learn why high-performing teams are adopting NBTs to observe where they are, orient around what matters and choose actionable next steps. https://ow.ly/lxBh50YklRI #TeamGrowth #LeadershipTools #WorkplaceInnovation

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The "Stability over Bounce" Strategy STOP BOUNCING BACK. 🛑 https://lnkd.in/gJeCdcpE Most professionals get resiliency wrong. They think it’s about "bouncing back" to where they were before a crisis. But in a high-stakes corporate or academic environment, there is no "back"—there is only the pressure of the now. The "Hybrid Paradox" and institutional success-drift don't require a bounce; they require STABILITY. In this video, I break down why true resiliency isn't about recovery—it's about Staying Power. Like a tree in a storm, your goal isn't to snap back; it's to develop a root system so deep that no matter which way the wind blows, your foundation remains anchored. Key Insights: Roots over Reflexes: Resilience is built in the mindsets and thought processes you anchor before the storm hits. The Stability Metric: Success isn't measured by how fast you recover, but by your ability to maintain stability under pressure. The Intensity Variable: Yesterday’s challenge is not tomorrow’s. You need a framework that scales with the intensity of the environment. If you are an exhausted professional or a leader trying to hold onto earned success without burning out, it’s time to rethink your foundation. Building a resilient culture that works at work and life. 🧱 Curious Insight: The "Anchor Effect" In cognitive psychology, the Anchor Effect describes our tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information offered. Most leaders "anchor" to the idea of recovery. By shifting your anchor to Stability, you change the metabolic cost of your stress response, allowing for higher performance with lower burnout. APA References: Guy, A. E. (2026). Rethinking Resiliency for high performance and stability [Video]. YouTube. https://lnkd.in/gK8z9P9T. Guy, A. E. (2026). The Resilient Culture Framework (RCF)™: Mental-to-Physical Cross-Connection in Corporate Leadership. iworkupstairs.com. Keywords: #Resilience #HybridParadox #HighPerformance #RCF #MentalHealthStrategy #InstitutionalResilience #AndrewGuy https://lnkd.in/gJeCdcpE

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