Fear Doesn’t Disappear—But Courage Decides A senior leader I once coached had a bold idea that could make a real difference in her organization. But she was stuck — held back by the fear of failure and “what if it doesn’t work?” During one of our coaching conversations, I asked her, “What’s the wors...
Why “That’s How We’ve Always Done It” Might Be Your Biggest Blind Spot Why “That’s How We’ve Always Done It” Might Be Your Biggest Blind Spot The other day, a CXO client looked at me, exasperated, "I don’t get it. This exact same strategy worked last year. I’m not doing anything different… so why is...
What’s Your Definition of Luxury The other day, during a coaching session, I asked my coachee a simple question: What does luxury mean to you? The conversation started with him expressing his desire for a luxurious life, tied to earning a lot of money. But as we dug deeper, I followed up with that q...
Are You Chasing the Right Dream? “I want to grow in my career. I want to make more money, be more successful.” These words, filled with ambition, are often what I hear when I first meet a coachee. And why not? It’s natural to dream big and aim high. One of my coachees, let’s call her Priya, came to ...
Beyond the Role: Rethinking Contribution at Work Recently, in a coaching conversation with a senior leader, we explored an interesting question about contribution. This leader expressed feeling undervalued—despite managing large teams, executing strategies, and participating in cross-functional proj...