So You Think You Can Lead Like a Coach?
I found myself unintentionally eavesdropping on a conversation in the security queue at Sydney airport recently. (Please don’t judge me for eavesdropping – let’s call
The Power of Clarity:
How Defined Roles and Goals Fuel High-Performing Teams
High-performing teams don’t emerge by accident – they’re shaped deliberately. While trust, collaboration, and psychological safety often steal the spotlight, one factor consistently separates good
What You Bring Into the Room Matters –
Your Presence is a Leadership Tool
In a recent coaching session, a leader shared something that stuck with me. “I walk into the room, and I can feel everyone’s energy drop
Taming Your Inner Critic:
How to Transform Chatter into Clarity
When do you contemplate? Is it on a walk, in the shower, during your commute – or in the quiet moments between meetings? We all
Leading Through Fear:
Why Purpose is Your Strongest Anchor
When Maya (not my client’s real name) was asked to present the new strategic plan to the board, her stomach tightened. She had five years
A Great Question is an Invitation, Not a Demand
At a regional strategy offsite, a senior leader noticed something: every time she offered a solution, the room went quiet. Her intent was to help
The Toxic Ripple:
What to Do When One Person Is Dragging the Team Down
In a recent group coaching session, something telling happened. The team – open, honest, committed – started talking about someone not in the room. Not
Leaders – This Is the Power of Microlearning
As a leader, time and energy are your sharpest tools – and the first to get stretched thin. Every day is a balancing act –
The Discipline of Being Deliberate
There’s a reason we stick to gym routines or go for that early run – even when we don’t feel like it. Fitness doesn’t happen