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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’.

Believe me or not!

Sometimes, the ‘stand you take’ helps you become who you are.                  ………. Years back, a conversation had taken place between me and one of my older relatives. She was referring to what one of my other relatives was saying … Continue reading

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Count your blessings!

In life, ‘how you feel’ depends on ‘what you focus on’!                  ………. In your world, there will always be people who won’t like you much. They will make you feel small. They will not acknowledge or respond. They will … Continue reading

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Can I please say…nothing.

There are times when you don’t want to say anything to anyone…                  ………. You don’t want to complain…or to demand… or to disagree… or to question… or to object… or to discuss… or to explain… or to express. You … Continue reading

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Everybody has a past…

The most peculiar thing about relationships is that “two persons with different pasts come together to build a common future”.                  ………. And for most people, that past doesn’t pass away. It has shaped their personalities…it has influenced their perceptions…it … Continue reading

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When depression haunts a dear one…

Helping someone get over sadness is an effort…but helping someone overcome depression is a process.                  ………. Sadness is different from depression. When you lose something or someone or simply lose, then it is natural to be sad and it … Continue reading

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Before you say…I do!

They rightly say… “First you make choices, and then choices make you”!               ………. Moreover, sometimes you can’t see the chain of consequences a choice has. For instance, you don’t realize but one of the most important choices you will … Continue reading

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Dating updated!

As they sat around that table, it was apparent that they were there on a date…               ………. First he asked the waiter to switch-on the TV on the opposite wall…then the girl showed him a message on her mobile…then … Continue reading

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Why am I not growing anymore?

It is not the lack of ‘talent or technique’ that blocks growth, it is the lack of…‘temperament’.              ………. Every domain has a peculiar set of qualities required to sustain excellence in it. However, there is an important part of … Continue reading

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Why some relationships work, and some don’t!

You have to work on a relationship to… make it work.            ………. Ideally, only two equally committed people can make a relationship work. However, in reality, at any given point of time, the commitment levels of two persons in … Continue reading

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The fights you win by…not fighting!

There are some fights that you win by… not fighting them.      ………. When you are tired or are in a bad mood then you are far more vulnerable to road-rage – to pick a fight over a rash overtake … Continue reading

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