You didn’t just start a business – you raised it. You’ve poured in time, energy and sleepless nights to nurture an idea to life. So, it’s natural to feel protective. To want things done your way. But here’s the trap: What worked in the early days won’t work forever. Coddle your business, and you’ll suffocate […]
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Ever feel like your team, clients, or even your friends are avoiding you? One of my clients, Caleb, a business owner, came to me frustrated: “Why are people avoiding me?” He had reluctantly approved a week off in lieu for his new hire, Luke. But when Luke’s absence was extended due to a medical issue, Caleb
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Ever feel like you’re constantly catching projects that were meant to be out the door, only to return for you to fix what went wrong? It’s frustrating but common – especially when speed overshadows quality or when the wrong hires are made. An Engineering Director I worked with faced this boomerang effect. He was technically
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Imagine stepping into the role of Head of Engineering for a major energy company. The pressure’s on, expectations are high and, to top it off, a critical power plant is down – leaking thousands of dollars daily. Your team is skilled but stretched thin, leaving little room for innovation or strategic thinking. This was the reality
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If you knew you were at the end of your life, would you look back with regret? Bronnie Ware, a palliative care nurse, revealed The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying: I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me I wish I hadn’t
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We all juggle different roles – ambitious professional, dependable friend, dedicated parent. But what happens when these identities stop feeling like choices and start feeling like cages? Have you ever wondered “who am I beneath all this?” When roles take over A client of mine felt the weight of the masks she wore. On the outside,
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We often hear the advice to “dream big” or “play to your strengths,” but what if unseen fears and barriers are holding you back from stepping into your Zone of Genius? Gay Hendricks’ The Big Leap outlines four invisible barriers that could be stopping you from reaching your full potential. Let’s explore how these barriers
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Struggling to make progress on the commitments you make to yourself? Before you criticise your lack of discipline, look deeper. Kegan and Lahey’s Immunity to Change model is a powerful framework to reveal the hidden commitments and beliefs that quietly work against you. Their framework suggests you can break free from old patterns and take
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How do you define success? For many, “success” comes with a checklist – prestigious titles, high salaries, impressive accolades, growth metrics, maybe even a beachfront view. But is this vision truly your own? Or has it been inherited from society, family, or Instagram influencers? Does the picture of success you have inspire you or serve
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As the year winds down, it’s easy to feel like you’re running on empty. With the finish line in sight and the holidays just around the corner, exhaustion can set in. But here’s the good news: There’s still time to set you and your team up for a strong finish and a better start to 2025.
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