Career Planning

After counselling thousands of families every year, I have observed the same five mistakes repeating across cities. Avoiding these can dramatically improve your child’s chances of a fulfilling career. Here is what I have learned from 25+ years of experience. Key Takeaways Relying only on board marks for stream selection is risky Choosing streams based … Read more

Parents often tell me “My child is very intelligent, so he should do well in any career.” After 25+ years of experience, I gently explain that intelligence and aptitude are different. Understanding this distinction has transformed career decisions for thousands of families I have guided. Key Takeaways Intelligence is general cognitive ability while aptitude is … Read more

Every year I hear the same line from anxious parents in Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Pune: “We don’t want to close any options for our child. Let’s keep everything open.” After 25+ years and guiding more than 5 lakh students, I can say with complete honesty — this approach is one of the most … Read more

Most parents think career planning should begin after Class 10 or even after Class 12. But by then, many important decisions have already been made — and a child’s natural aptitude profile has been overlooked entirely. Key Takeaways Core aptitudes become stable by around age 14 — exactly when students enter Class 9 Early career … Read more