The best kept secret behind what it takes to publish a book? “The Three Ladies” who aided Kiran, an author with ADHD, in his publishing journey. Marianne, his “Anchor,” balanced strengths and vulnerabilities. Mrs. U, his “Accountability Partner,” helped him focus, and Mrs. L, the “Voice of Reason,” helped priortise and implement ideas. Their roles […]
This blog post celebrates a personal milestone with the launch of Perfectly Imperfect. It unveils three cartoon characters Nut Cracker, P Leader and Spark Plug, representing ADHD, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship called the Ales, inspired by the author’s love for a chilled ale. I explore how ale fermentation parallels personal growth and introduce Extrapreneurship as a
Notes from a profound encounter with a friend’s adoption stories, post reflections on my emotions tied to my ADHD diagnosis. I share a personal journey of transition, the importance of family support during an ADHD diagnosis, and how the words ‘Adopt’ and ‘Adapt’ can become an inspiration for families navigating challenges with unity and resilience
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Colonel Cocktail shares insights into the messy yet meaningful process behind authoring “Perfectly Imperfect” and introduces the Extrapreneur Mindset concept. Kiran’s journey from an unsure author to a multi-faceted writer is chronicled, highlighting the importance of persistence and creativity. The book’s evolution, including illustrations and reader feedback, is discussed, emphasizing its unique format as an
ADHD, Disheartened? Can’t beat it, Why not embrace it? You don’t have to just survive with ADHD; You can learn to THRIVE Are you a leader or entrepreneur battling with ADHD? Is your work-life balance regularly out of sync, despite your best intentions? Can you set audacious goals and achieve them? Do you need an
Born in Bengaluru, the Silicon Valley of India in 1967, Kiran married Marianne from Denmark in 1996 after a whirlwind officer and apprentice romance at sea. They reside in Denmark and have two children, Kristian and Kia. In a career that spanned multiple decades, continents, business domains and cultures, Kiran armed with his charming smile