Rudhir Krishtel: Executive Coach and Joyful Optimist

Today we meet Rudhir Krishtel, an executive coach who leads Krishtel, a consultancy that focuses on providing spaces to have meaningful dialogue and growth around wellbeing, DEI, leadership and business. Rudhir spent 15 years in patent law, five as Senior Patent Counsel at Apple, before starting his business. In conversation with Greg, he explained how he structures his day, lives by his values, and inspires his clients. Rudhir weighed in about generational workplace communication gaps, the importance of in-person networking, and the value of understanding neurodiversity in the legal industry. Rudhir also provides practical advice on leadership development, navigating career transitions gracefully, and the critical role of mindfulness and emotional self-regulation in professional growth. Access a transcript of this episode here: https://bit.ly/4e9L0JC 00:00 Introduction to This Lawyer's Life Podcast 00:19 Meet Rudhir Krishtel: From Patent Law to Career Coaching 00:49 A Day in the Life of Rudhir Krishtel 02:45 The Power of Optimism in Coaching 05:44 Challenges and Opportunities for Gen Z in the Workplace 08:55 The Importance of Relationships and Communication 13:22 Understanding Neurodiversity in the Legal Profession 18:14 Navigating Career Transitions Gracefully 21:19 Mastering Business Development 24:29 The Power of Self-Value in Legal Practice 25:21 Setting Clear Goals for Success 25:46 Building Relationships: One-on-One and One-to-Many 26:48 Overcoming Coaching Challenges 30:06 The Unique Nature of Lawyers 32:00 Mindfulness and Emotional Self-Regulation 38:51 Trends in Feedback and Leadership 44:11 Embracing the AI Revolution