Category Archives: Overly

In the midst of a major acquisition crisis, a CEO I was coaching faced a pivotal moment. The deal was unraveling, his board was demanding immediate action, and his team was looking to him for direction. Instead of rushing to respond, he did something unexpected – he took a deliberate pause. That decision not only […]

When a senior executive recently told me, “I keep waiting for someone to figure out I’m not as good as they think,” I wasn’t surprised. Despite leading a department of over 200 people and consistently exceeding targets, she still felt like an imposter. It’s a sentiment I hear frequently from the most accomplished professionals – […]

Have you ever wondered why, despite your best intentions and clear goals, making lasting changes feels like swimming upstream? As someone who’s spent years studying both the human mind and working with high achievers, I can tell you: it’s not you, it’s your brain. But here’s the good news – once you understand how your […]

Let me begin with a scene I witness frequently in my coaching practice: A brilliant fund manager, known for his razor-sharp analytical skills, sits across from me, visibly frustrated. “I can break down any financial model,” he says, “but I can’t seem to break through with my team. Something’s missing.” That “something” is what I’ve […]

You’ve reached heights others only dream of. Partner, VP, Managing Director, or founder of your own successful venture. The view from up here should be breathtaking. Yet somehow, the air feels thinner than you expected, and your wings heavier than ever. Welcome to what I call “The Eagle’s Paradox” – that peculiar state where high […]