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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’.

Lucky ‘You’!

“Comparison is the coincidental curse of civilization”. ………. There are days when as you walk down the street, everyone you come across looks more happy, fit, smart or successful than you. It is because you pretty well know your mask…and … Continue reading

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The relationship over-take

All relationships are ‘two-way’ streets. ………. It is convenient to be in a relationship as long as you are getting something in it – attention… time… love… care. But then comes a phase when the other person is not in … Continue reading

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The Love-Chase…

“What is happening in our relationships is often a projection of what is going on inside us” ………. I have known her for long. She is smart…independent…ambitious, and…with relationship status that consistently reads…‘it’s complicated’. She doesn’t realize but her problem … Continue reading

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The (Tor)mentor!

I strongly believe that…“Idealism is the first step to hypocrisy”! ………. A lot of people loved my last post. However, some, in spite of loving it, found it slightly less morally-correct. And one of them asked me to write something … Continue reading

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I love you two…

“Can a person be in love with two persons without being disloyal”? ………. Before I answer it, let me rewind the conversation… She said… “One of the most unsettling things in life is when…“you love someone…don’t get him…and then go … Continue reading

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Secret behind ‘Confidence’!

I have always believed that “Confidence is nothing but ‘respect earned in one’s own eyes by fulfilling promises made to oneself’” ………. Over the years, I have seen best of the people literally wasting themselves because they were not loyal … Continue reading

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The Pain ‘ting’!

As we sat in silence, she murmured “Why, at times, life gives so much pain…?” ………. I have always believed that the basic purpose of pain is to ‘bring one’s attention towards what needs to be changed. Yes! It is not … Continue reading

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Why people are not there when you need them the most?

She asked “Why so happens that people are not there when I need them the most?” I said…“Because that is how it is meant to be”. ………. While going through a difficult phase or after it, the worst thing you … Continue reading

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The One!

“In life, what matters the most is…to remember what matters”.       ………. There are people who like me. There are people who dislike me. There are people who used to like me and now tend to dislike me. There are … Continue reading

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A breakup that never happened…

“Trust is a huge burden! It weighs you down even while lifting you up”.     ………. She was convinced that they had no future together. And her dear ones were playing the devil’s advocate rather well. Thus, by the end … Continue reading

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