When Strengths Become Derailers: Why Self-Awareness Matters More as You Lead

I was getting coffee with Mark recently, a senior executive I’ve worked with for some time. He’s built a strong…

Self-Awareness: The Leadership Multiplier

Sari is a senior operations leader. She’s driven, capable, and respected. She delivers results. She runs a tight ship. She…

Clarity That Leads to the Courage to Act

The coaching process often involves expanding on concepts from one session to the next.  I’ve been working with a leader…

Listen to Your Quiet Compass

The other day, I was coaching Naomi, a thoughtful executive at a crossroads in both her career and personal life.…

Breakthrough Happens When You Trust Your Current Beneath the Surface 

Breakthroughs don’t come from rearranging your calendar or working harder on the surface. It happens when you stop fighting the…

You Need to Write a Letter to Yourself

Last week, I was in a coaching session with Hiro. Hiro is a leader in transition. He had stepped into…

A Lasting Commitment for a Cause—Cancer Research

The other day, I was talking with a leader I coach who was wrestling with a big question:“How do I…

Using AI Makes Your Leadership Message Clearer

Last week, I was coaching Elias, a thoughtful leader preparing for a high-stakes presentation. He had all the right instincts,…

Determine the 40% of Your Activities That Matter the Most

I was coaching Fred last week, a senior executive contemplating the next phase of his career. “I want to work…

You Need Clarity on What’s Slowing You Down

Every leader aims for their team to advance toward a goal, but momentum doesn’t always come from working harder. Instead,…