Have you ever noticed that in a training session, some of them grasp only part of what you explain, and trying to push everything at once just confuses them? During my college workshops, I realized that teaching is not about covering everything you know. The students benefit most when concepts are shared in measured steps, paced according to their understanding, and with care for how they will use them. Thiruvalluvar captures it perfectly: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐈 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐓𝐡�

Have you ever fixed a tricky bug and then struggled to explain how  you fixed it? Early in my software career, I thought solving the problem was the goal. If the code worked, the job was done. But over time, I realized there are two ways knowledge fails to spread: Sometimes, we simply don’t know how to explain it clearly. Even our best solutions remain tangled in our own minds. Other times, knowledge is intentionally hidden and kept close out of fear, insecurity, or the mista

Early in my journey as a speaker, I believed that good communication was all about how well we speak.  I focused on clear thoughts, strong words, and confident delivery. Experience slowly taught me otherwise. Some of the most impactful conversations I have had were with people who spoke very little but listened with complete attention. Their responses were thoughtful. Their words carried weight. And when they finally spoke, people listened. That shift in understanding brings

Thirukkural Week 5 When I was in 6th grade, I kept hearing about a Tamil teacher from another section, Malathy ma’am. My friends spoke about how she could transport students into the world of Tamil, her spontaneous humour, her command over the classroom, and above all, her deep love for the language. I had always enjoyed Tamil and consistently did well in the subject. Yet, I longed to experience her words. In 8th grade, it finally happened. Every Tamil class with her felt spe