Kunal Bahl’s Post

Back in 2021, I thought I found my "dream job." Until I actually spent 60 days in the office & experienced: - Micromanagement Every task, no matter how small, was scrutinized to the point of suffocation - Office Politics: The environment was a battlefield. I watched talented people being sidelined because they refused to play the game. - Toxic Culture: The air was thick with negativity. Conversations were more about tearing others down than building each other up. - Burnout as the Norm: The expectation was to work late, skip breaks, and sacrifice personal time—as "dedication." But in reality, it was exploitation. - Zero Growth Opportunities: No matter how hard you worked, promotions were reserved for the “Favorites”. Stats? Over 50% of the employees were looking for a way out within their first six months. The turnover rate was through the roof, and it wasn’t hard to see why. That was my breaking point. I left, vowing that when I became my own boss, I would build something radically different. I built Iconify to be the place I always wanted to work—a place where talent thrives, ideas flourish, and every team member is valued. At Iconify: The LinkedIn Personal Branding Agency, ↳ We hire smart, capable people and let them do their jobs. ↳ Office politics? Not here. We value open communication, and everyone has a voice. ↳ We believe in lifting each other up. Constructive feedback is the norm, and success is celebrated as a team. ↳ Burnout isn’t a badge of honor. We enforce reasonable working hours, encourage time off, and prioritize mental health. ↳ If you’re driven and talented, the sky’s the limit. We invest in our people’s development & give them opportunities. If you’re tired of toxic cultures and ready for something better, We’re always looking for people who want to make a real impact. Wanna join us? Drop a DM! P.S. Ever been stuck in a toxic job? #corporateculture #toxicculture #hiring #entrepreneurship

🚀 Step into the Founder’s Office! 🌟 Are you dynamic and passionate with a clear sense of purpose? Ready to work side-by-side with a visionary founder? This is your chance! 💼 🚫 Who This Job Ain't For: ⏰ Work-Life Balance Seekers: If you're looking for a cushy 9 to 5, you've come to the wrong place. 🏃 Stress-Dodgers: Stress is part of the game here. If stress makes you run for the hills, maybe this isn't for you. 💡 Only Smart Workers: Nope, we need smart AND hard workers. Just having brains won't cut it. 💼✨Who this Job is for: 💪 Future entrepreneur: This job is for the ones with something to prove, those ready to hustle for their dreams. ⁉️ Have a WHY: People who are driven by a strong sense of purpose in their work. 🎨 Creative Enthusiasts: If you love branding, marketing, and design, you're in the right spot. Rundown of your Work: 🤝 Lead Generation & Client Relations: Build strong client relationships and develop compelling proposals. 🛠️ Process Optimization: Continuously improve our operational processes for maximum efficiency. ⏱️ Project Management: Oversee key projects from start to finish, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery. 💡 Business Strategy & Consulting: Assist in crafting strategic business and marketing plans. 📆 Founder Support & Logistics: Provide comprehensive support, shadow client calls, and manage schedules. If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now and SEND YOUR CV at [email protected] PS- We’re thrilled to offer a 3- to 6-month training period directly with our founder. If that doesn’t quite fit your plans, please don’t apply—let’s keep it simple and save us all some time! 🤝 #Hiring #Entrepreneurship #FoundersOffice #JoinOurTeam #CareerOpportunity #SimplePlan

FOUNDERS who work like EMPLOYEES have a lower ceiling. Four years ago, the pandemic gave me the space to take a hard look at my agency—and myself. I needed to rethink how I worked, starting with an honest audit of my day-to-day. For one week, I wrote down everything I did, no matter how small. Then, I categorized those tasks into three buckets: 👉 $10/hour tasks Strictly administrative: * Sending invoices. * Scheduling calendar invites. * Following up on task completion or with vendors. 👉 $100/hour tasks Involved collaboration and execution: * Reviewing client feedback. * Problem-solving with teammates. * Sharing creative inspiration with clients. 👉 $1,000/hour tasks High-value, strategic activities that required deep focus and creativity: * Developing big ideas that could drive measurable client growth. * Networking to spark long-term opportunities. * Crafting new initiatives to move my agency forward. I was spending WAY too much time in the $10/hour and $100/hour buckets and not enough in the $1,000/hour zone where I could make the most impact as a founder. THE TAKEAWAY: Hire help for anything under $100/hr. Chances are, they will be able to execute those tasks better than you could. This gave me the space to focus on leadership, strategy, and the big ideas that fuel growth. If you’re a founder, how much time are you spending in the $1,000/hour zone?

𝗔 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗼, 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 "𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁" 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗺. I was cherishing every giggle and step of my infant, now a bustling toddler. Yet, there was this nagging feeling. My qualifications, my potential to earn, my drive to work—it all felt wasted. As a chartered accountant, I craved the structure and purpose of an office, but I couldn't leave home. 𝗦𝗼 𝗜 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. Initially, I played it safe with a remote auditing job. It seemed perfect on paper, but the reality was different. Juggling tight deadlines with toddler tantrums was far from the dream I had envisioned. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁. I attended an offline event. (my husband encouraged!) Interacting with people face-to-face reignited my spark. I realized I didn’t hate my job; I hated the lack of flexibility. 𝗦𝗼, 𝗜 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. I had been ghostwriting on LinkedIn for a friend. Why not turn that into a career? Six months later, I left my job and embraced a new role as a personal branding strategist on LinkedIn. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘀. Investing in workshops, masterclasses, and communities taught me to engage, network, and secure clients. 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀, 𝗺𝘆 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝗳. ↳ I doubled my followers, ↳ Landed a premium client, ↳ People started noticing me, ↳ Three offers to be a podcast guest. ↳ Generated leads directly from my content. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆: Success isn’t a linear path. It’s about embracing your passions and making impactful decisions. It’s about crafting a story that resonates not just with your career but with your life. 𝗧𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁: Let your passion be your compass. The most compelling stories aren’t about achievements but about transformations and the lives we touch along the way.

My top 10 tips for powerful workplace habits. How you show up at work matters and I’m seeing this reflected in job ads right now. Purpose-driven & sustainably focused, startups and small businesses, often seek the right behaviours and attitudes over skills and experience. ⤵ So, here’s my take on how to bring a success-driven attitude to your job: Offer thanks. Be punctual. Stay positive. Be respectful. Show initiative. Fulfil your promises. Complete tasks daily. Listen more, talk less. Embrace constructive criticism. Take others with you on the journey. 🌟 Jump in with these and I think you’re a strong asset to any business. Anything to add? #businessforgood #careers #purposeled #findyourpop

In a changing environment throughout the US that is facing the decision of returning to the office, staying remote, or even a hybrid role, there will be pros and cons on all sides. Sorta like life, politics, and all decisions. Regardless of where anyone or organization stands, they stand there for a reason. Those reasons cannot be discounted, belittled, or ignored. They are “someone’s.” I’ve been a part of ad nauseam conversations as well as meetings with folks firmly entrenched on both sides. People’s lives, families, careers, roles, and many other factors play into these discussions. All companies and their relative book of business, vision, purse strings, staffing levels, and the culture they desire are involved and at stake. I’ve come to these realizations: 1. People & companies must decide what’s best for them and then, go! Go with what works for you & your role. If yours doesn’t marry theirs, that’s ok. Just go where you feel called. If the tides of change affect you, evaluate your role and then, go. Go all in with your employer or, go where you feel called. 2. “Selling” anyone on something they oppose never works. Understanding and acknowledgment is best and then step back and allow each to choose. 3. Evaluate your role. Can you find that role elsewhere? Does it provide the same or better opportunities? Do you have to “start over?” Is it a better fit for you & your family? Each must choose. These changes are so difficult and people as well as companies must be empathetic of the other. Most importantly, none of us should belittle the choices made. By either side. We often may not have all the information, know the totality of circumstances, or have walked in the shoes… of the individual or, the company. I’ve made my choice. For anyone facing this decision, it’s yours to make. No one else. #Career #Decisions

🌐 TWG THINGS OF LIFE | Our bi-weekly mindset and positivity focused event, brought to you by TWG's very own ray of sunshine, Jess! This week's topic: Cultivate a Positive Environment. Here's what Jess had to say: "Creating a vibrant workplace is like planting a garden where trust, cooperation, and equity are the seeds that make it thrive. A positive environment means fostering a space where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to take risks. Cultivating positivity starts with nurturing a mindset focused on strengths and gratitude by training your brain daily, like a workout! To build a dynamic company culture, get everyone involved in defining core values, set clear goals, and celebrate diversity. Make sure to communicate openly, encourage idea-sharing, and uphold a zero-tolerance policy for negativity. Equip your team for success, foster a sense of belonging, and inspire leadership at all levels. With these steps, your workplace will not only be productive but also a place where people truly shine! Creating a positive work environment is more than just good vibes; it's about actionable steps that make everyone feel valued and motivated. With a little effort and a lot of heart, you can turn any workplace into a thriving, supportive community! This strongly connects with our TWG core value of EQ: The Team Starts with You. By focusing on creating a positive environment, you’re taking personal responsibility for the well-being of the team. When each of us nurtures trust, cooperation, and open communication, we contribute to a culture where everyone feels safe and valued. It all starts with individual actions that ripple out to lift the entire team, making our workplace a supportive and thriving environment for all. Would you like to learn more about all the opportunities and benefits that TWG can provide for you? Get in touch now and we will tell you all about it! #wfh, #callcenter, #agent, #homeworking, #homebasedworking, #freelancer, #BPO, #Outsourcing, #Futureofwork, #Contactcenter, #job, #jobs, #twgplc, #talentworldgroup, #remotework, #HRrevolution, #HR, #motivation, #premium, #work, #multilingual, #digital, #customercare, #customer, #customerservice, #coldcalling, #telemarketing, #inbound, #outbound, #hrtech #feedback #onlinework #onlinecommunity #corevalues #values #valuesmatter #TWGEvents

During the first meeting with a coaching client, I always ask, "Why do you want to work with a coach?" The responses are usually pretty specific: “How do I position myself for the upcoming promotion cycle?” or “How can I motivate my team in the midst of all the uncertainty we are experiencing?” Recently, however, a thirtysomething finance professional simply pointed to his surroundings and said, "This is why. I am working in New York City and sitting at my kitchen counter.”    He accepted his “dream” job at a big name firm soon after Covid restrictions had lifted and moved to Manhattan, eager and ambitious. Surely he would build an impressive network and advance his career. But instead of being in a bustling office, his company has stayed remote. He has struggled to build contacts and impress colleagues.    He longs for informal office conversations, lunch with colleagues, and access to an office full of future business contacts. He told me he was lonely - and frustrated.    As we continue to navigate the post Covid workplace what is the impact on your career development? Is networking, as we have known it, forever changed?    Share your thoughts in the comments. Let's continue to support each other in our career development. #remotework #networking #careerdevelopment

Many employers might hate me for this, but I'll say it anyway: There's no such thing as a bad job; there are bad managers. ↳ Some fail to address toxicity in the team. ↳ Some become the source of toxicity. It's rarely the job that makes people quit. Here's what they're actually leaving: 1) Incompetent bosses. 2) Feeling micromanaged. 3) Toxic workplace culture. 4) Work-life balance issues. 5) Lack of trust in leadership. 6) Lack of growth opportunities. 7) Feeling overqualified for the role. 8) Poor communication within the team. 9) Boredom or lack of challenging tasks. 10) Mismatch between workload and pay. 11) Overwork and unrealistic expectations. 12) Feeling undervalued and unappreciated. 13) Lack of space for creativity or innovation. 14) Misalignment between personal and company values. 15) No opportunities for remote or flexible work arrangements. 72% of employees leave due to a toxic work environment. The more we talk about it, the better work conditions we'll achieve. Follow Victoria Repa 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 𝟭. 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🔗https://lnkd.in/dRspHNmd 𝟮. 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝗘𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 https://lnkd.in/div6NBeS 𝟯. 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 https://lnkd.in/d7aSCB4Y 𝟰. 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 https://lnkd.in/dX9Hnp7N 𝟱. 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 https://lnkd.in/dcTZWdN2 𝟲. 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗧 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 https://lnkd.in/dDRJ_aje 𝟳. 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗘-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲   https://lnkd.in/dekU9mjg 𝟴. 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗧 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻 https://lnkd.in/d7HysWwg 𝟵. 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝗫 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 https://lnkd.in/daD6tSbu 𝟭𝟬. 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 https://lnkd.in/d5tp37ZQ 𝟭𝟭. 𝗜𝗕𝗠 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 🔗https://lnkd.in/dfitA-Gw 𝟭𝟮. 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 🔗https://lnkd.in/debdtxSr 𝟭𝟯. 𝗔𝗜 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🔗https://lnkd.in/dC75BgMm 𝟭𝟰. 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🔗https://lnkd.in/dftAaZsh 𝟭𝟱. 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜/𝗠𝗟 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱 https://lnkd.in/dGiaWJPX What would you add? Note: this link explain step by step how to get the courses for free.  https://lnkd.in/dF7F6mmR #projectmanagement #digitalmarketing #ai #data #networking #security #google #project #googleanalytics #python #power #planning #agile #cloudcomputing #dataanalysis #datascience #cloud #ml #googlecourses #freeonlinecourses #freeonlinetraining #freeonlinecourse #coursera #courses #courses2024

For a company to reach its full potential, three primary roles must be filled. Most companies have one of them covered. Good companies have two of them covered. Great companies have people in each of the three roles. Innovator  |  Strategist  |  Operator Innovators create opportunities, strategists optimize opportunities and operators execute on opportunities. Innovator  Curiosity, discovery & risk-taking. They find the opportunity that others have overlooked. Their curiosity & confidence in uncertainty help them find something new & push through. Strategist Big picture thinker, analytical & a good decision maker. They’re focused on optimizing the potential of each opportunity & product as well as the overall potential of the business. Operator Practical, hands-on and focused on creating results. They create structure, systems and processes to ensure the company runs smoothly and can scale. When starting as a solopreneur you have to spend time playing a part in each of these roles. You can’t get a business off the ground unless you do some aspect of each throughout the work week. As the company grows you can add team members to take on these roles. The reality is that most small business owners need to be proficient in each of these roles to get their company to a place where they can begin to hire people to take over the roles from them. A good place to start is to create a job description for each of the roles. In the sage wisdom of G.I. Joe - knowing is half the battle. With a job description for each role, solopreneurs and small business owners can be more effective when switching contexts between the roles in the workweek. As they become more effective and grow revenue the right people can be hired to manage each of the roles. These roles scale up as companies grow and single positions turn into teams which turn into business units. Pick any successful company and you’ll find these three categories working together to drive the company. What am I missing? Is this too simplistic?  What are the alternatives that could improve this model?