Building Durable Happiness
Navigate life transitions with clarity, purpose, and peace.
30+ years of leadership experience. Ancient wisdom meets modern challenges. I help professionals and families find lasting fulfillment—not quick fixes.
"Krishnan is a joy to work with - his attention to detail, staying on time, and his ability to think out-of-the-box ensures success."
— Nancy Read-Rojas
Supervisor, Swedish Medical Center
20+ Years
Alumni Hero
200+ Families
Building Durable Happiness Through Community Connection
My latest reflections on how meaningful relationships and sustained community engagement create lasting fulfillment and resilience in our daily lives.
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Essays on community building, ancient wisdom, and finding meaning through service.
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Deep conversations about durable happiness, life transitions, and community impact.
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Guiding Principles
Ancient wisdom that shapes my approach to building durable happiness
Amor Fati
Love of Fate
Embrace everything that happens to you, including suffering and loss
Memento Mori
Remember Death
Gratitude Practice
Daily appreciation
Durable Happiness
Growth from within
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Listen to my conversation with the Microsoft Alumni Network about building durable happiness through community service and meaningful relationships.
"Building Durable Happiness: From Technology Leadership to Community Impact"
A 29-minute deep dive into how ancient wisdom and modern community building create lasting fulfillment.
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How I Can Support You
Whether you're navigating major life transitions, building stronger communities, or seeking deeper fulfillment, I offer practical wisdom gained from decades of service and study.
Personal Guidance
Navigate divorce, identity shifts, parenting challenges, and major life transitions with someone who understands the journey.
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Learn how to create lasting connections and build communities that support everyone's growth and wellbeing.
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Discover how Sanskrit texts and time-tested principles can guide modern decisions and create sustainable happiness.
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From Technology Leadership to Human Connection
After 30+ years leading engineering teams at Microsoft, I discovered that the most meaningful work happens in the spaces between people—in families, communities, and the quiet moments where we choose connection over convenience.
Today, I serve on nonprofit boards, coach families through transitions, organize community gatherings, and study Sanskrit wisdom to understand how ancient principles can guide modern lives toward sustainable happiness.
I don't have all the answers, but I've learned that the questions we ask together are often more valuable than the solutions we seek alone.
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Here are the questions I hear most often. If you have something different on your mind, I'd love to hear from you directly.
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Whether you're curious about building stronger communities, navigating life transitions, or simply want to share stories, I'd love to hear from you.