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About Sandeep Atre

Dr. Sandeep Atre: • Counseling Psychologist and an internationally recognized ‘Emotional & Social Intelligence’ Expert, with experience of more than two decades in helping people ‘sort out’ and ‘excel in’ intrapersonal and interpersonal matters. He holds a PhD in Management and a Master’s degree in Psychology (www.dratrecounsels.com). • Founder of Socialigence – a venture specializing in development of ‘Social & Emotional Intelligence’ and its offshoot interpersonal skills through workshops and an award-winning online course rooted in neuroscience and psychology (www.socialigence.net). • Author of two books related to his domain, namely - “Understanding Emotions Logically” and “Observing Nonverbal Behavior”; and third book on various aspects of life, named “Two Paras of Everyday Wisdom”. Moreover, the collection of his Nazms and Ghazals is published as a book titled “Baat Jazbaat Ki”. • Corporate Trainer, with experience of close to two decades. Has conducted 150+ workshops/sessions for 50+ organizations & institutions like CSC, Cummins, Piramal, Ranbaxy, Lupin, Bridgestone, Michelin, Eicher, Maruti, Force, Idea, Airtel, NBHC, SBI, HDFC, L&T, Zydus, Thapar University, Banasthali, Narsee Monjee, Symbiosis, IIFM Bhopal, Azim Premji University, Nirma, Welingkar & IBS Hyderabad. • Co-Founder and Director of CH EdgeMakers – a leading ‘Coaching and Training’ organization of central India for more than 24 years. He has trained close to 100 thousand students for ‘Soft Skills’ & ‘Entrance & Recruitment Preparation’ (www.ch-india.com). • ‘Management Speaker and Orator’. Has featured at platforms like TEDx, IIM, IIT, NIT, CII, YI, CII-IWN, TCS, IMA, ICAI, ECA, ISHRAE, NEN, Sahodaya, Aditya Birla Education Academy, Round Table, LinkedIn Local, Rotary International, MP State’s Teachers’ Training, Academic Staff College DAVV, Police University Rajasthan, Police Training Academy Indore & more than 100 institutions. • Member of noted associations and boards. Has been an ‘Executive Committee’ member of Indore Management Association. Associate Editor of IMA publications. Governing Council Member of Banasthali University’s SBBJ Centre for Research in MSME & Promotion of Entrepreneurship in Women. Executive Member of IMS, DAVV Alumni Association. Member of Rotary International’s ‘Group Study Exchange’ team to Minnesota, USA. ESI Coach with FWSA Australia. Note: For glimpses of work, watch YouTube Channel ‘Dr. Sandeep Atre at Socialigence’.

Take your time…

Sometimes the best thing you can do for ‘someone dear’ is to simply… wait. ………. He is one of my closest friends, and there is a development in his life that he has not shared with even his closest people. … Continue reading

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Dark secret of a chronically sad person!

Some people have a knack for finding reasons to be sad; and that too…consistently. ………. By virtue of the nature of my work, many people trust me with their problems and trust me for a solution. I respect that trust … Continue reading

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Taking a road less traveled.

‘Letting someone reverse a car without continuously honking from behind’ also qualifies as a pious act. 🙂 ………. For us in India, roads are an extension of our houses and our personal possessions – kids play all sort of games, … Continue reading

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The Biggest curse for capable people is…

Biggest curse for modern human is not the desire to multitask but the ability to multitask. ………. As I often discuss in my sessions on social & emotional intelligence, multitasking is about sacrificing depth for width. Yes! You shouldn’t do … Continue reading

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Why most people fail to develop new habits!

The only way to learn a new thing is to keep doing it until it becomes old. 🙂 ………. So, why do most people fail to develop new habits? Well! Beginning to develop a habit is thrilling! After all, you … Continue reading

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Forgive, but do not forget.

‘Move on’ in life, but move on as a wiser person. ………. There will always be people who will hurt you – sometimes unintentionally and at other times ‘intentionally’. When they do, it is natural for you to take it … Continue reading

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The first step towards getting what you want is…

To get ‘what’ you want, you have to first know what it is. ………. The reason why most people get disillusioned in the pursuit of success is because they have not really defined it. It remains a sketchy notion in … Continue reading

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What travelling teaches you…

It is important to travel, as it helps you dismantle the notion that ‘your world is just some relationships… a pursuit called work… and a concept called home’. ………. When you travel, you recognize the vastness of the world we … Continue reading

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New rules of using heart.

People still have a heart! It’s just that now they use it selectively.       ………. I have known this road side vendor for long. He has profile of a typical 20 something man from that humble background – dropped out … Continue reading

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What men should know about women!

What men should learn to understand is that when a woman smiles at them, then often it only means ‘you are interesting’ and not ‘she is interested’! 🙂       ………. A characteristic problem with most (not all) men is that … Continue reading

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