We're humans,
not machines.
Let me tell you what I mean by that.
My vision is to see people flourish...
Much of our efforts go into reaching the numbers and running our machines, systems and processes. What’s often forgotten is—people. When in crisis, numbers don’t come to our rescue, relationships do. And when it’s time to celebrate—we call on those we cherish.
I believe people can be at peace, thrive at work, and live fulfilled, balanced lives. The truth is, we flourish in a culture and atmosphere of understanding and encouragement; and I intend to do my part to help bring that into peoples’ lives and organizations.
I am an engineer, but...
I realized early on the absolute importance of people and relationships in the workplace, and in life.
Over the decades and across the world, I’ve spoken at various conferences and seminars about human behaviour, work-family harmony, effective communication, and building great teams.
For nearly a decade, I also hosted the Colors television show ‘Ek Nayee Zindagi’, which aimed at motivating the masses. It had a massive daily viewership, impacting over 15 million people, many of whom are deeply indebted to this day.
I founded the company Humans not Machines, to add value and serve organisations along with a highly experienced and competent team of experts.
I serve as a consultant with the UK-based firm MDN Fusion and also lead a non-profit community called Dwaar Foundation in Delhi.
You need harmony and not balance. Balance is an unhelpful phrase. People often live with the guilt of being bad at home or at work. Guilt never builds.
The starting point is not time. The starting point is value.
- Understanding the value paradigm
- The love languages
- Redefining true success
- Practical tips for harmony
We often create gaps in our relationships at home or work, because of being misunderstood. Learning how to communicate well can eliminate a lot of pain and frustration.
- The communication process
- Credibility in communication
- Active listening and questioning
- Verbal, non-verbal, and written
Teams are absolutely crucial if you’re to flourish. There are certain key ingredients that make a good team player and a good team leader:
- The element of trust
- The relational quotient
- Credible communication
- Resolving differences
John Maxwell says, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” Given its significance, it is something worth investing in. We often fail to recognise that everyone is a leader and has the potential to grow their influence. Leadership can be learned.
- Understanding the call and purpose
- The importance of character
- Growing in key competencies
- Vision-casting
We live in the VUCA world — volatile, unpredictable, complex, and ambiguous. Change is inevitable. Yet, we are often taken by complete surprise and left unable to handle the consequences.
- Understanding change
- Facing and anticipating change
- Adapting and innovating
- Thinking of the right paradigms
Workshops & seminars are a great way to focus on specific themes with creative presentations, insightful teachings, and interactive activities.
- Topical presentations
- Role plays
- Group discussions
- Creative activities and assignments
Personal attention brings out the best in people. Samir mentors and coaches through regular sessions over an agreed time frame.
- Using GROW & RESPECT models
- Confidential coaching based on need
- Assessing aspirations, vision & goals
- Untangling bad habits & practices
Taking all the employees or select teams to a resort or an outdoor location away from the work environment serves as a good context for fresh learning.
- Healthy, relaxing fun activities
- Facilitating key areas of growth
- Group activities & role plays
- Anchoring a celebration
Samir is an experienced global conference speaker who brings much inspiration, wisdom, and motivation through his speeches. Examples of some topics are
- Holding fort in times of challenge
- Change as an opportunity for success
- The best is yet to come
- Value of relationships at work
Everyone has something significant to offer to one another. Samir facilitates cohort learning experiences whether face-to-face or through webinars
- Topical presentations
- Group experiential learning
- Stimulating group discussions
- Q&A
