Sunita Sehmi

1 week ago | community.thriveglobal.com | Sunita Sehmi

There are messages so timely, necessary, and direct that they cut through the noise and speak straight to the soul. Mel Robbins’ new book, *Let Them*, is one of those messages. As an executive coach and leadership consultant, I work closely with high-achieving leaders—CEOs, founders, and change-makers—who navigate demanding and emotionally complex environments. These individuals are often brilliant and driven. However, even at the top, there is frequently a silent undercurrent of emotional burnout.

1 week ago | community.thriveglobal.com | Sunita Sehmi

In his latest offering, “Hour of the Heart: Connecting in the Here and Now,” legendary psychotherapist Irvin D. Yalom invites readers into a deeply personal and surprisingly revolutionary chapter of his illustrious career. Faced with ageing, including memory loss and the isolating backdrop of a global pandemic, Yalom, at 93, has re-imagined the very structure of his therapeutic practice.

1 month ago | imd.org | Sunita Sehmi

  The challengeSarah is a senior manager at a global pharmaceutical company. She performs this role with outstanding efficiency and expertise. Recently, however, Sarah has started to feel overwhelmed by workplace demands and struggles to communicate and assert her ideas effectively with colleagues and direct reports.

2 months ago | community.thriveglobal.com | Sunita Sehmi

Cancer and anger are deeply intertwined, a connection that we often fail to acknowledge — particularly in leadership or caregiving circles where there’s pressure to maintain a facade of strength, composure, or unwavering positivity. However, it’s crucial to recognize that anger is a legitimate human reaction to a cancer diagnosis, whether you’re the one grappling with it or witnessing a loved one’s struggle. Open, honest discussions about this anger are not just beneficial but necessary.

2 months ago | community.thriveglobal.com | Sunita Sehmi

In leadership, we often discuss performance, resilience, and impact. However, guilt is one aspect we don’t always explicitly acknowledge but is frequently at play. You are not alone in this. Especially among high achievers, guilt operates just below the surface, subtly shaping decisions, behaviours, and team dynamics. Left unchecked, it becomes a silent saboteur, fueling overcompensation, avoidance, or even self-sabotage.