That was a genuine question from one of my students recently and it made me smile. The answer is: Yes… and No. AI tools like ChatGPT can be a game-changer for interview prep when used the right way. Here’s how students can leverage AI effectively: Mock Interviews: Practice with realistic, customized questions tailored to your field. Company Research: Quickly understand a company’s mission, values, and current focus areas. Feedback & Refinement: Use AI to refine your response

As a facilitator, if I say “I don’t know the answer” or “I’m not sure how to handle this situation”- will my credibility be affected? At one time, I worried about that too. Now? I proudly say: “I don’t know... yet. But give me a whiteboard and 10 curious minds, and we’ll figure it out together.” Because here’s the secret: I’ve learned more from my participants than from any book or course. (Also, they ask better questions than most panel discussions.) Saying “I don’t know” is

Yesterday I called one of my students who just landed a tech role at a top MNC. I asked him: What really helped you crack it? His reply decoded the formula for success >> 1. Started in 1st year (not in the last semester rush) 2. Practised almost daily (small, consistent wins > last-minute hustle) 3. Kept it natural, focused on outcomes (impact speaks louder than big words) 4. Never missed a chance to learn something new (projects, hackathons, internships, he grabbed them

People don’t listen to you because of your title. They don’t listen to you because of your authority. They listen because you make sense. That’s the real test of public speaking. For me, three things have always worked when I step on stage or into a classroom: 1. Clarity beats jargon-If people need to “decode” your message, you’ve already lost them. 2. Stories beat slides- A story sticks longer than a chart ever will. 3. Conection beats perfection- audiences care less about f

“I don’t want to come to your class.” This came from a student who was earlier one of the most regular and active participants in my sessions. Then suddenly, he stopped showing up. For a moment, I thought I must’ve gone wrong somewhere. One day, I spotted him outside the classroom and asked why he’d disappeared. He said, I don’t skip your classes because they’re boring. In fact, they’re too good. Every time I attend, I feel fired up… motivated. But that motivation fades when