Executive Coaching & Leadership Development Blogs
Leaders Aren’t Judged on Effort — They’re Judged on Their Judgment. Here’s How to Sharpen Yours.
The higher you go, the less you know — and the more every call can define your career. At the top, judgment is no longer about efficiency. It’s about impact. And it’s harder than ever.
The Surprising Strategy Smart Leaders Use to Outpace Disruption
In a world where AI is reshaping industries overnight, agility is a leader’s greatest asset. The companies thriving aren’t the fastest or the biggest, but the ones built to adapt.
Want to bring momentum into your life? Focus on Action and not perfection
In my work as an executive coach, I meet many bright, capable, ambitious leaders who still hold onto the opposite mindset. They’re carrying around the weight of things people said to them years ago. Whether that’s “I’m not ready,” I’m not qualified enough,“ or “Someone else can do it better.” But most of the messages have little merit, and I encourage people to focus on taking action instead.
Why EQ, not IQ, makes or breaks leaders
Leaders rarely fall short because they lack intelligence, but because they lack emotional intelligence. Research supports this: High emotional intelligence in leaders is linked to stronger team communication, performance, and innovation, while low-EQ environments see more burnout, conflict, and turnover. The good news? Emotional intelligence is a muscle you can strengthen with feedback and practice.
When a President Can’t Pick Their Own Team: The Hidden Cost of Corporate Control
There’s a quiet, growing frustration among division presidents, particularly those running billion-dollar businesses within larger enterprise ecosystems. They carry full P&L responsibility, are expected to drive innovation, culture, and bottom-line performance, yet often don’t get to choose their own team.
The Energy Audit Is In: Why Executive Burnout Puts Strategy—And The Whole Business—At Risk
We’ve probably all seen it too many times. A once-vibrant CEO, sharp and decisive, starts stalling. Vision becomes vague. Decisions grow reactionary. Innovation flatlines. Everyone else sees the symptoms, but the leader—the very person meant to set the pace—is running on empty and doesn’t even realize it. And yet, despite the massive impact, the energy levels of top leaders are almost never treated as business-critical. That needs to change.
Rebuilding Trust: Regaining Credibility After Organizational Shakeups
When we experience significant organizational disruptions—whether it’s a merger, a major restructuring or the difficult decision to implement layoffs—employee trust is often the first casualty. I’ve seen this pattern repeat countless times in my work as an executive coach.
Why Coaching Every Employee Is A Smart Talent Strategy
Coaching shouldn’t be reserved only for executives. When organizations invest in coaching across all levels, they unlock hidden potential, boost engagement, and build a stronger culture of growth. By empowering every employee, companies set the stage for long-term success and retention.
CxO In the Spotlight: Culture starts at the top
Michel Koopman notes that as we navigate the complexities of global business, learning the art of expressing ourselves effectively and empathetically is not merely a skill to be acquired—it’s essential.
Leadership At The Senior Executive Level: What To Focus On
Achieving a senior executive role is a significant milestone. I often receive this question from new senior leaders: "What should I focus on, and what should I ignore?" They feel that the way they drive impact needs to become more strategic, but the workload can seem overwhelming. How do they recalibrate their focus?
W.A.I.T. Before You Speak — and Make Every Conversation More Impactful
When professionals embrace silence and intentional communication, they create space for innovation, trust and more meaningful conversations.
Your colleagues are crucial to your promotion. Here's why.
Many of us want to get promoted at work, but don’t often stop to consider what that means.
Moving into the executive ranks often means leading the very people you once worked alongside. And while you might attract attention with stellar performance, it’s not enough to secure your success as a leader.
Why Work-Life Balance Is Overrated — and What to Pursue Instead
Managing quality, not time, is the secret to thriving personally and professionally.
The Overlooked Side Of Succession Planning
Succession planning is often regarded as a key pillar of organizational resilience. Done well, it ensures that high-potential younger leaders are primed and ready to take on critical roles, safeguarding continuity in leadership. Many companies invest with great intention in identifying future leaders and providing them with coaching, mentorship and strategic growth opportunities.
Leadership relies on balancing these two forces. Here's a simple way to approach it.
Combined, these traits become complementary forces that empower leaders to navigate challenges while inspiring teams to reach new heights.
How to Evolve From Manager to Mentor and Create a Lasting Impact in Your Organization
Are you stuck managing tasks instead of inspiring your team? Leadership is more than execution — it's about leaving a legacy. Here's how to transition from a manager to a mentor who makes a lasting impression.
Stop seeking approval. Here's how adopting real accountability can help your career.
At some point, we’ve all looked to our manager for a sign-off, hoping for that sense of security: “If they approve it, I’m in the clear.” But there’s a hidden cost to always seeking approval. The problem? By leaning too heavily on seeking approval, we miss out on opportunities to own our decisions entirely—and with that, we risk stunting our own growth.
'You're not that important.' How not to fall into the most common leadership trap
Many senior leaders complain about running from meeting to meeting, from one fire drill to the next, from dealing with employee matters to investors, from presentations to spreadsheets, from Zoom to town hall meetings, board meetings to performance reviews, strategic planning to ops reviews, from checking email to moving calendars around, and the list goes on. Every meeting has an opportunity cost—a leader can never be in two places at once.
Preparing For Business Presentations: 10 Tips To Boost Your Confidence
Someone once told me, “The most successful salesman is a confident salesman.” I have found this to be extremely accurate. Confidence results from the absence of doubt; such absence of doubt comes from being prepared.
How to Harness the Power of Authentic Storytelling to Become a More Effective and Inspiring Leader
Storytelling enhances business leadership by inspiring a culture of authenticity and trust through sharing relevant personal stories.