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IB vs Cambridge Is the Wrong Question
Vinayak Rao A study abroad counselor at Gradmonk Former Immigration Officer, New Zealand Embassy Ex-India Representative, University of Auckland Education Counsellor in Hiranandani, Powai LinkedIn Mrs. Baluwala recently asked me, “Which international board IB or Cambridge should we choose for Vihaan?” It’s a common question. But it’s also the wrong one. Because choosing between IB and Cambridge (IGCSE / A-Levels) isn’t about which board is “better.” It’s about how your child

Vinayak Rao
Jan 102 min read


Design Your Future: Finding Purposeful Pathways
Shruti Malviya Founder Adar Learning Pvt Ltd LinkedIn ; Website Vinayak Rao A study abroad counselor at Gradmonk LinkedIn Design Your Future: Finding Purposeful Pathways by EI Library The problem isn’t that teenagers don’t know what they want to be. The problem is that we’re asking the wrong question. When I ran the workshop in Activity Room for Grade 9 to 11 students (a EI Library Initiative), something became clear immediately. The moment I asked, “What do you want to be?

Vinayak Rao
Dec 13, 20251 min read


The Power of Professional Coaching — Ep 2: Seeing What We Don’t See
Harinath Strategy & Growth – Reliance Retail; EI Outlook Editor Linkedin Profile Insights from our Book Club Discussion on The Power of Professional Coaching Before we met for the book-club evening, everyone had two to three weeks with the book and their assigned stories. Four seasoned coaches—each carrying decades of lived experience, corporate journeys, and human observations—joined an audience that was equally curious, ambitious, and hungry for personal growth. If Episode

Harinath K
Dec 13, 20254 min read


The Power of Professional Coaching — Episode 1: Awakening Awareness
Harinath Strategy & Growth – Reliance Retail; EI Outlook Editor Linkedin Profile "When we stop judging ourselves, we begin to see clearly." A Gathering Beyond a Book The idea for this book club meet began weeks before the discussion in August'25. All interested member of the EI Society received a copy of The Power of Professional Coaching — a book of twenty coaching stories written by experienced coaches from across industries. On the announced day, a small but eager group a

Harinath K
Oct 11, 20254 min read


Not a Trainer. Not a Mentor. A Coach.
Dilpreeta Vasudeva CMO at First Living Spaces Linkedin ; Website ; Instagram No advice. No fixes. Just your truth finding form. I am...

Dilpreeta Vasudeva
Oct 11, 20252 min read


A New Path: How Liberal Arts is Redefining Higher Education in India
Vinayak Rao A study abroad counselor at Gradmonk Former Immigration Officer, New Zealand Embassy Ex-India Representative, University of...

Vinayak Rao
Sep 6, 20252 min read


The Teachers Who Made Me the Teacher I Am
Umme Salmaa Bharmal Your Artist friend & Art facilator Linkedin Profile Substack Blog Contact me at: 9920492453 Today (5th September) is...

Umme Salmaa Bharmal
Sep 6, 20252 min read


Nutty Buddies: How It All Began
Raghav and Kabir, (5.5 Yrs) Co-Owners of Nutty Buddies (Narration by Bhakti (Raghav's Mom) Interview & Creative writing by: Harinath 1....
Bhakti
Sep 6, 20254 min read


Cognitive Dissonance: Why We Sometimes Go Against Our Own Values
Namya Aggarwal A runner, Writer and student (12 th Class) LinkedIn It’s a common human experience: telling children to always tell the...

Namya Aggarwal
Aug 9, 20252 min read


Art is for Everyone, but Everyone Learns Differently
Umme Salmaa Bharmal Your Artist friend & Art facilator Linkedin Profile Substack Blog Contact me at: 9920492453 I have always believed,...

Umme Salmaa Bharmal
Aug 9, 20254 min read


Talking Points For Education System Change
T. Mohan Chandra Aviation Consultant & Advisor Connect: 9819915824 or Email (Acknowledge the need for change and the challenges facing...

T. Mohan Chandran
Jul 5, 20252 min read


Will AI Take Away My Child’s Career Opportunities? -- A Conversation Every Parent Needs to Have
Vinayak Rao A study abroad counselor at Gradmonk Former Immigration Officer, New Zealand Embassy Ex-India Representative, University of...

Vinayak Rao
Jun 7, 20252 min read


Top Destinations for Indian Students Planning to Study Abroad After High School
Vinayak Rao Former Immigration Officer, New Zealand Embassy Ex-India Representative, University of Auckland Education Counsellor in...

Vinayak Rao
Feb 8, 20252 min read
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