A few years ago, I coached a founder who lived by one rule: do, do, do! He was a very smart guy, no doubt. Also ambitious, passionate, and deeply committed. Always on the move, always restless, always in action. When opportunities arose, he didn’t hesitate. When challenges came his way, he didn’t hesitate. When pressure […]
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One of the greatest misunderstandings about psychological safety is that it means lowering performance standards, avoiding difficult conversations, or “wrapping teams in cotton wool.” Why is that the case? Well… first thing, first. Meaning let’s quickly clarify what Psychological Safety is so we all have the same understanding before we get to the tricky part
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Imagine… A leader whose actions not only achieve extraordinary professional results but also leave a profound and positive imprint on their own life and the broader world. Gets you thinking? High-impact leadership at its core is a mindset and approach we can all strive for. It is about making waves in three pivotal dimensions of
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A few years ago, I was coaching a young professional in the early stages of her career. She was bright, ambitious, and ready to make her mark. One day, she shared a story with me. A senior colleague had pulled her aside and said, “Hey, slow down. Don’t overreach. Stick to what’s safe.” She told
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They say we have three options when a big wave, real or metaphorical, is roaring our way: 1) Ride it and face the challenge with courage. 2) Run away, if we’re fast and clever enough to escape it. 3) Dive under the water and let it pass overhead. We all like to think of ourselves
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Fitting in doesn’t always mean you belong. Many professionals experience this at some point, stepping into roles where they tick all the boxes yet find themselves questioning if it’s really “their place.” While this is often true for young professionals, it can also affect those with years of experience. Staying in a space where you
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There are two types of people: those who don’t know and stop there, and those who don’t know but trust they’ll figure it out. The second type transforms challenges into opportunities for growth, realizing that not knowing is just the starting point for progress. In a world of uncertainty, conflict, and ambiguity, becoming the person
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Recently I´ve been thinking a lot about the principles “Agree and commit, disagree and commit, or get out of the way.” They emphasize the importance of alignment and action within a team. In a nutshell, it means that regardless of whether one agrees or disagrees with a decision, once a course of action is chosen,
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Think luck is just random? I once did too. But then, I stumbled upon the insightful book “Chase, Chance, and Creativity: The Lucky Art of Novelty” by Dr. James H. Austin. Delving into his dual expertise as a neurologist and Zen practitioner, Austin unveils the nuanced layers of luck, revealing the ‘four types of luck’
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Picture this: as the calendar flips to the next chapter, you stand on the brink of transformation, armed not only with a list of aspirations but also a newfound determination to shed old habits. While we often emphasize what to start in the New Year, there’s an unsung hero in personal growth—what to stop. In
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