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The Protection-Permission balance for addressing complex leadership dilemmas

https://youtube.com/shorts/ZfuV64ixusA In this short video, I explore a leadership idea I’ve talked about with almost every leader I’ve ever coached: Protection and Permission. Great leadership is rarely about having all the answers — it’s about finding the right...

Thinking Slow in Fast Meetings – A Tortoise and Hare Thing?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1OvazzuLF8 In meetings, quick thinkers often dominate — with sharp comments, confident opinions, and instant reactions. But is being fast really better? In this short video, I share a story from a coaching session with a client who...

Being Everything

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRFAqb55OK8 What if you didn’t have to choose just one path in life? One of my clients just made a huge breakthrough thanks to Emilie Wapnick’s book, How to Be Everything. It helped her challenge a deeply rooted, self-limiting belief:...

Our Choices

In this short video, I reflect on Viktor Frankl’s...

Do Your Best Thinking!

In a fast-paced work environment, clear thinking is a competitive advantage. This article helps you build habits that support deeper reflection, stronger decision-making, and personal growth.

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Half and half

Making decisions under pressure can feel overwhelming — especially when clarity is lacking or tensions run high. In this article, we introduce the Half and Half tool, a simple yet effective method to navigate complexity, weigh perspectives, and move forward with confidence.

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Bees and FAEs

What do bees and Field Applications Engineers have in common? More than you might expect. This short, creative piece offers a fresh take on the value, versatility, and challenges of FAEs — showing how their unique role helps bridge gaps between customers, sales, and engineering teams.

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A Goal Setting Tail

What if setting goals didn’t feel like a chore? This light-hearted story illustrates how defining meaningful, achievable goals can shift your mindset, build confidence, and create momentum. It’s not just about SMART goals — it’s about finding clarity and direction that actually work for you.

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The Hurry Monster, RIP

In high-pressure environments, rushing can feel like a badge of honor. But constantly hurrying often leads to stress and poor decisions. This article explores how slowing down can foster greater clarity, calm, and control — and how coaching can help build new habits for lasting change.

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A Problem-Solving Experience

This article shares a real coaching session focused on tackling a complex challenge. Through collaborative exploration and clear frameworks, we see how individuals can unlock new strategies and improve their problem-solving abilities — skills that are vital in today’s technical and team environments.

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