I have there great privilege of witnessing peoples' transformation all the time. Every time, it's a profound and moving experience. Recently, I worked with a brilliant client who heads a team of 50—successful, positive, and lightning-fast in her thinking. When we started the coaching journey, her greatest strengths were becoming her limitations. We changed that
You’re running at full speed, checking every box, and still feeling like you’re not moving forward. What if the secret to regaining your edge were in being more intentional? Discover how a shift from overperforming to intentional leadership helped one seasoned professional reclaim clarity, energy, and impact to lead with purpose and design the next chapter of their career.
What would you do faced with a trifecta of crises—a hemorrhaging budget, entrenched managerial resistance, and a team culture allergic to transparency? Here's a client case study, where optimization fueled the transformation.
How do you make the decisions you make? What gets in your way? What slows you down, or paralyzes you? You know the frameworks, you know your processes, and still you waver. What's the secret sauce to making confident decisions?
What exactly does it mean to be a leader? Long considered restricted to higher levels of hierarchy, a broader definition of the word "leader" can impact how we all show up. What does this mean for individuals, professionals and organizations?
You know how to work hard. How can you work smarter? Seasoned professionals grapple with finding ways to increase productivity, success, and impact without clocking more hours. Here we explore evidence-based strategies to outgrow hustle.
Let's face it: these days, it's one challenge after another. That next ping could be the message that throws carefully crafted plans out the window. So how do we keep it all together? It boils down to two things: knowing how we work best and communicating it clearly. In this post, we'll dive into a three-part strategy to help you stay focused when everything around you feels like it's going haywire.
There's more to optimism than wearing rose-colored glasses and pontificating about half-full recipients. There's power. And energy. And strategic relevance. Particularly when facing uncertainty.
Are we giving too much importance to time? What if the key to peak performance lies not in managing time, but in mastering our perception of it? Welcome to the world of temporal cognition—potentially the next revolution in professional effectiveness.
Whether you love AI or wonder what it all means for jobs and humanity, it's time to think about what skills we need to develop to thrive in this brave new world. How does this technological shift redefine leadership? Where do we add value in this new equation?
High-achievers navigating unpredictable landscapes are bombarded with competing priorities and escalating expectations. It's not just about managing change anymore—it's about thriving in a state of perpetual transformation. In this context, we need to fundamentally reconsider our approach to decision-making and commitment.
Change feels like more than just a given these days. Rather like a challenge. A necessity. A strangely bittersweet addition to our morning coffee. Driven by and to change all my life, today I coach others to navigate it with intention. Here I share some details about my journey and my approach.
There's pressure. The pace keeps accelerating. And we all face a choice: give in to the hustle culture and squeeze every bit of life from ourselves and our teams, or model a different kind of behavior, setting the standard for a balanced life. Where do you stand?
There's more to achieving your goals and optimizing productivity than willpower and time management. Did you know that your environment could be silently sabotaging your productivity? In this post, we explore how our surroundings play a crucial role in how well we can focus.
As forward-moving high achievers and leaders, many of us are preoccupied with tech and how it can help us in business and life. It's both fascinating and overwhelming, friend and enemy. How often do we step back and think about our relationship to it?
We've all been there—getting used to the good things in life and taking them for granted. It's a common human experience. But what if I told you that taking a moment to appreciate could transform your life?
Starting something is one thing. Completing it is another. Grit, perseverance and focus make a powerful trio for accomplishing what you set out to do. So, how can we actually keep going through thick and thin, through motivation and distraction, through highs and lows?
In a world where the lines between work and life are increasingly blurred, it's no surprise that wellbeing has become a hot topic. But what exactly is wellbeing? And why should you care?
What if the difference between achieving your dreams and falling short is just one degree? How can we go from good intentions to actual achievement, by-passing procrastination all together? Commitment is key—and more precisely, your degree of commitment.
Forget about time management—it's a myth that's holding you back from reaching your full potential. The truth is, it's not about how much time you have, but how much energy you bring to the table. Here's what you need to know.
In the realm of leadership, the distinction between a good leader and a great one often boils down to a single, pivotal quality: self-discipline. Leadership starts from within—before you can effectively lead others, you must first lead yourself. In this post, we explore how self-discipline leads to the courage, consistency and commitment needed to persist through challenges and inspire others.
It's easy to get side-tracked by self-doubt, both in our professional life and personal life. Self-doubt undermines our confidence, wastes our time, drains our energy, limits our potential, and prevents us from achieving our goals. How can we overcome it and boost our confidence? In this post, we look at the role of mind reading in self-doubt and what we can do about it.
Ever want to be more assertive without being overbearing? The devil is in the details... and in the words you use. They have a greater impact than you may realize—on yourself and on others. What words can boost our self-esteem and self-confidence?
Looking for a coach who can truly make a difference in your life? Coaching can be a transformative experience, empowering you to overcome challenges, set meaningful goals, and achieve personal growth. With the right coach by your side, you can unlock your full potential and make positive changes in various aspects of your life.
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where your thoughts, beliefs, or values clash with your actions or the information you receive? If so, you may have experienced cognitive dissonance. How can we use our contradictions to empower our growth?
Are you grappling with stress? Feeling overwhelmed? What if I told you that it's possible to change your relationship with stress and transform it into a catalyst to get more done better and to feel stronger? In this post, we explore positive stress and how to use it to your advantage.
What kind of boundaries are you setting? How can you use limits and constraints to make the most of your days? To be more creative and innovative? To show up as your best self and to feel more fulfilled? Let's take a closer look at how to set boundaries right.
Creating your perfect day is an iterative process with many elements. In a recent post, we covered three initial steps. Here we will add another three. Apply any or all of them to feel increased productivity and balance. And perhaps a small taste of peace.
Is there a way to organize a perfect day? How can we get more out of our day and still feel whole and balanced? Is it about the best daily routine? Or something else?
What is resourcefulness? How does it fit into leadership skills? And what does it have to do with decision, determination and success?
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