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MEET THE PODCASTERS I am sure many of you know us in individual settings. We decided to begin a little set of snippets that will gently bring you into our world, and here's hoping it will be a world you want to become a part of. Lakshan and I have weekly meetings and recording sessions. And we also have little chats about what we hear from you guys! Want to know where to find us and how to listen to us? Here are the details. Podcast will be available wherever you listen to your podcasts: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google podcasts etc Video podcast will be on Youtube at our channel Mind The Gen Gap Launch date: Oct 11th Send us your questions, suggestions or just drop us a line if you want to say hi! mindthegengap@gmail.com With love, Goldie & Lakshan

WHO ARE YOU? From Silent's whispers, calm and clear,   To Boomers who made progress steer.   Gen X, the rebels, forged their way,   While Millennials chase dreams today.  Gen Z, so bold with memes in hand,   And Alpha’s future yet to land.   Each generation has their say,   Together shaping a brighter day! Not long now... Lakshan Srikanthan and myself are bringing you very soon a glimpse into your own world and of those around you. Today we ask you a question. WHAT generation do you fall in and WHICH one are you most curious to learn about? Add in comments. Show us the love and share our post if you want to tell the world about #MindTheGenGap podcast. Launching Oct 11th.

“I am avoiding that difficult conversation and worry it will be a disaster” - Let me help you! ¿CÓMO TENER ESA CONVERSACIÓN DIFÍCIL? (Subtítulos en español) 1. Vent ahead of time to a trusted person 2. Visualise the conversation from a neutral emotion so you can see solutions and not problems 3. Anchor towards respect and staying calm 4. Try to see the conversation from the view of the other party 5. Focus on the problem, not the person 6. Gauge the environment, is it the right setting for this conversation?

MY MUM SURPRISED ME Guess what? While Facebook still holds the crown as the ultimate go-to app, the Baby Boomers are making waves on TikTok (+57%), Snapchat, and Instagram, according to GWI. Picture this: just the other day, I hopped on a call with my lovely mom, the ultimate boomer. I casually mentioned that I was off to see a physiotherapist for my cranky sciatica. Then, she talks to me about this fab, giggly lunch date with her gal pals. You can almost see the sparkle in her eyes as she describes the shenanigans! Fast forward to me receiving a ping on my phone – it's a link to an Instagram reel demonstrating exercises to tackle sciatica. Yup, I had to do a double-take! But here's the kicker. A few days later, as I mindlessly scrolled through my own Insta, I noticed a tiny fuchsia ring around her profile picture. Lo and behold, it turns out she's been dabbling in Instagram stories and even shared a TikTok video of her and her cronies having a blast during their legendary lunch date. You heard that right! Admittedly, I burst into laughter, mildly bemused by the unexpected side of my social-media-savvy mom. Yet, deep down, I couldn't help but be utterly impressed by her eagerness to embrace the ever-evolving world of social media. Oh, and get this—she's turning seventy next year! Now, if that isn't the epitome of embracing life with zest, I don't know what is! Hats off to you, Mama. Let the social media journey continue! 🌟 Tell me some of your boomer stories! Lakshan and I are so excited to cover this generation in upcoming episodes at #MindTheGenGap.

14 YEARS How many unexpected habits have you taken up in your life that have lasted years, and ultimately become an inherent part of your identity? And have you asked you what makes this habit so important for you? Do you show up differently after all this time, has it sculpted you? A positive habit usually has the following effects: ✔️ it makes you happy ✔️ you identify a skill is being mastered ✔️ it’s having rippling ➕effects in and around your life ✔️ it is yours and that’s what makes it sacred for you ✔️this one habit has led you to take up things outside of your comfort zone ✔️you cannot remember who you were before this habit stepped in Care to add more? Here I celebrate 14 years since my first official race (10km). This photo is me at the start line. #Running came into my life by accident and today takes a board seat at my life management. #habits #serendipity #personalgrowth

WHAT YOUR TEENAGER NEEDS Your teenager does not need that new mobile. What he or she needs is the following: 1. Smile at them, each time they walk through the door 2 Listen to their opinion first, before offering yours 3. Learn to communicate in their language, “you know what I’m saying bro?” 4. Say sorry when you make a mistake 5. Tell them often that you believe in them and trust their capabilities  6. That you are always available for that hug, even if you have had an argument. 7. As for the hug, because you need it too. Do you want more simple tips like these? Get in touch with me (goldieuttam.com) and let’s have a discovery call. 

Podcaster Dynamics Across Continents Lakshan and I are working with a super manageable 3 hour 30 minute time difference at the moment. But, as autumn rolls in, we'll "fall back" to 4 hours 30. You’d think time zones would be our biggest challenge, right? Nope. It’s actually the least of our worries. Here are a few of the funny little hiccups we face regularly: 1. Social Media Timing Chaos: We recently learned that peak posting times in India and Spain are *completely* out of sync. In India, Saturday afternoon is *prime* time for LinkedIn, but in Spain? Shop is shut and everyone's taking their siesta. 2. Recording with the Sun’s Schedule: Daylight is crucial for our video recordings. So, when Goldie’s ready to record in her cozy late afternoon light, it’s already 8:30 PM for Lakshan in Bangalore—by which point, the sun’s long gone and night has fully set in. 3. Wi-Fi Woes: Yes, even in the era of rocket-speed internet, Wi-Fi still loves to play hide-and-seek. We need all the bars to raise the bar, right techies? 4. Weekend Differences: Goldie quickly realized that weekends in India are a blur—sometimes just half of a Sunday, if you're lucky. Meanwhile, in Spain, life starts slowing down at 3 PM on Friday. You'd think no work gets done, but that’s a topic for another day! 5. The In-Person Void: We rely on voice notes, video calls, epic text messages, and Google Drive like nobody's business. It's the glue that holds us together when we can't be in the same room (or even the same time zone). These little quirks make our podcasting journey a bit more adventurous, but honestly, we wouldn’t have it any other way! Today's post? Completely inspired by a hilarious tech mishap we had earlier. But hey, we're dedicated to "Mind the Gen Gap," so we’ll keep laughing through these little gaps too. ¡Gracias!, thank you, see you soon, ¡hasta pronto! Oct 11 - save the date Photo credit Abbiramy S R

If there is one thing about my work I take seriously, it is the process of credentialing and the pathways the ICF provides us to be better professionals. Being a coach means a lot more than listening to a client and partnering with them. It’s how you get there and what can you do be a better partner as your experience increases. This is all thanks to following a rigorous credentialing approach. It can be overwhelming and hard to understand the nuances at times. Srikanthan Kumarasamy can help you with this and he makes it so easy.. just listen to him and attend his masterclass (Details below and registration link in comments)

M I N D T H E G E N G A P Show us your support 🙏 And save the date to listen to our first episodes… We are so excited! 💙🎙️ #mindthegengap With love, Goldie & Lakshan