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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’.

Art for HeArt!

“Battees baras kisiko bhoolne ke liye kaafi hote hain…” While watching a feature on Sahir Ludhianvi (Poet & Lyricist) in a packed hall, I suddenly woke up to the fact, that in the worldly sense…Sahir has already died…in 1980! ………………… … Continue reading

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Relationships and…MBA!

“Only two such persons can be happy in a relationship…who are happy even without it!” I staunchly agree with the above saying…That’s why I felt like cringing when he said…“I look so unhappy because I want to make her realize … Continue reading

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Imperfectly Perfect!

Only someone imperfect can be loved… Perfection only intimidates! Isn’t it strange that when you are totally dependent on your mother then she keeps complaining that ‘She is overburdened’ and when you become independent, she complains ‘Now, nobody needs her…’! … Continue reading

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An enquiry into the world of ‘Love S** aur Dhokha’

Most women (not ‘All’) get attracted towards men with power, brilliance or enigma… …but finally prefer the ones who offer security, importance & social-acceptance! ………………… In a session, discussion on ‘how to analyze’ moved to ‘Kanda-Geetika’ case and students ended up debating on who is the … Continue reading

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The Credit-Trap!

Yesterday, one of my near-ones asked me “Don’t you feel bad that you have done so much for so many people and still they don’t give you the due credit”! My answer was “Well! So far, one of my biggest … Continue reading

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‘Being there’ for someone…

Real relationships are ‘low-maintenance’ ones. There is no pressure to prove, preserve or pamper! Whenever you stretch your hand…you find theirs! …………………….. Strange are the matters of mind…One day, it moves mountains, and on another, succumbs to stones! On one … Continue reading

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Jogger’s Park

The root of most of the Human problems is that when someone named us Human Race, we thought… Race was a Verb! And Boy!!! Did it have an impact? You bet…! ……………….. …He is intelligent but restless and fluctuating. He … Continue reading

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I hate Mark Zuckerberg…

In undivided India, there was a saying “Jine Lahore nahin dekhya…Wo janmyaa hi nahin!” (Meaning “the one who has not seen Lahore is as good as not-born)! …Few weeks back, a close student said “If you aren’t on facebook, you don’t … Continue reading

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Why you shouldn’t hate critics…

In last two years, the only Khan who has not been criticized by media or hated by critics or disliked by audience or compared with colleagues is… Fardeen Khan! …………………….. The other day, someone asked in a training-session… How to deal with … Continue reading

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Making Monisha proud…

You don’t need a marketing-professor to understand the difference between ‘Needs, Wants & Desires’…If you are from middleclass, you know it instinctively! Well! Some feelings are just ‘© Middleclass’…. …the guilt after buying something expensive…the relief when you are able … Continue reading

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