The Leadership Shift: From Overwhelmed to Empowered.

Leadership can feel like a lonely and exhausting journey.

You might be:
• Putting out fires instead of focusing on strategic impact.
• Navigating cultural dynamics in a team that doesn’t quite gel.
• Feeling like you have to "perform" rather than lead authentically.

I coach executives and teams to turn these challenges into leadership strengths by focusing on emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and effective leadership habits.

With over 25 years of experience across 30+ countries, I’ve supported leaders at Cisco, Oracle, Salesforce, BNP Paribas, and ambitious startups navigating hypergrowth. 

Whether you’re scaling fast or feeling stuck, I help you:
• Lead with clarity and confidence, even in uncertain times.
• Build cohesive, high-performing teams across cultures and continents.
• Reconnect with your authentic leadership style and your purpose - so it feels good and performs even better.

The result? Less stress, more impact.
Stronger teams, stronger leaders.

✨ Ready for that shift? Let’s start the conversation.



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Leadership fails more from assumptions
Than incompetence.

Beware the one-sided story. It’s rarely the whole truth.

A client once told me:
"I’ve failed as a leader. My team is disengaged, and it’s my fault."

Sounds noble, right?
Except… it wasn’t the whole story.

Turns out:
↳ He inherited a team burned out by 3 restructures.
↳ Half the roles were unclear.
↳ He was never onboarded properly himself.

But he had internalised the entire failure as personal.

That’s the danger of a one-sided story.
You over-own the blame.
Or under-own your impact.
Either way, you distort the truth.

⚠️ And we do the same to others.

We label someone “difficult”. "Self-absorbed“. "Lazy”. 
But we’ve only seen them in one meeting.
One moment of stress.
One email.

We turn snapshots into stories.
And act as if they’re facts.

✅ Start questioning your assumptions 
Maybe they’re not rude → They’re anxious. 
Maybe they’re not ignoring you→ They’re overwhelmed.
Maybe they’re not disengaged → They feel unsafe to speak.

Behaviour is a symptom.
Understanding the why behind it? That’s leadership.

So why do we fall for one-sided stories?

Because your brain is wired for shortcuts.
It hates uncertainty. It wants quick meaning.
So it fills in the blanks fast, not necessarily with facts.

This is called unconscious bias.
It’s not a flaw. It’s a brain feature.
But left unchecked, it hijacks your leadership.

🔑 The pause between knowing and assuming is where real leadership lives.

Next time, pause and ask:
↳ What’s the context?
↳ What’s their perspective?
↳ What assumptions am I making?

The truth usually lives in the middle.
That’s where growth lives too.

What’s a one-sided story you used to believe?
Drop 👇 

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8 hours of sleep won’t fix your exhaustion.

Most people think rest equals sleep. But that’s only part of the story.

You can sleep 8 hours and still wake up tired. 
Why? Because your body, mind, and soul need seven types of rest.

When one runs empty, sleep can’t refill it.

Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith, physician and author of Sacred Rest, explains this life-changing truth:

Rest means restoration.  
Not just pausing.  
Not just collapsing on the sofa.  
But giving back to the parts of you that are drained.

I see it often in leaders: their body rests, but their mind doesn’t.

The 7 types of rest your body, mind, and soul crave are:

1️⃣ Physical Rest  
More than lying down. Two kinds: passive (sleep, naps) and active (stretching, yoga, massage, walking).  
➠ Exhausted from back-to-back meetings? A walk outside restores better than coffee.

2️⃣ Mental Rest  
Your brain can’t run 20 tabs at once. Mental fatigue feels like replaying conversations or forgetting why you entered a room.  
➠ Write unfinished tasks before bed. Take short breaks to breathe or doodle. It frees your mind.

3️⃣ Sensory Rest  
Screens, notifications, noise, light. Our senses are overwhelmed.  
➠ Turn off non-essential alerts. Step outside without headphones. Sit in silence. Let your nervous system breathe.

4️⃣ Creative Rest  
Feeling stuck? Your imagination needs beauty, novelty, and awe to recharge.  
➠ Visit an art gallery. Walk by water. Listen to stirring music. Play with a child. Creativity flows from wonder.

5️⃣ Emotional Rest  
Exhaustion from wearing a mask, pretending to be okay. Giving without releasing.  
➠ Talk honestly with someone you trust. Journal. Say, “I’m not fine today.” Authenticity restores your emotional core.

6️⃣ Social Rest  
Some people drain you, others restore you. Social rest means choosing the latter.  
➠ Spend time with friends where you can just be you. If you’re drained, say no to invitations.

7️⃣ Spiritual Rest  
A deep need for purpose and belonging. Feeling connected to something bigger than yourself.  
➠ Pray, meditate, volunteer, or reflect: “How does my work matter?”

Rest isn’t one-size-fits-all.  
You can’t Netflix your way out of burnout.  
You can’t sleep off emptiness in your soul.

But when you give the right rest to the part of you that’s empty, life feels lighter, brighter, possible again.

True rest isn’t just a pause between productivity.  
It’s a sacred act of remembering you’re human, not a machine.

Sometimes, doing nothing is the most powerful way to become whole again.

Which type of rest are you neglecting right now?👇

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Most leaders want to be respected. 
But somewhere along the way, many start chasing something else: being liked.

Nobody likes to be disliked.

But in leadership? It’s inevitable.

If you’re doing your job right, you will upset someone.
→ The colleague who wanted you to approve a half-baked idea.
→ The team member who preferred silence over uncomfortable truth.
→ The executive who wanted harmony more than progress.
→ The friend at work who expected loyalty over integrity.

Leadership isn’t a popularity contest.
It’s a responsibility.

One sentence captures this better than anything I’ve read.
Brené Brown nailed it:
“Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and choosing to practice your values rather than simply professing them.”

Here’s the paradox:
The higher you rise, the more visible you become.
And the more visible you are, the more opinions people will project onto you.

Some will admire you.
Some will resent you.
Some will misunderstand you.

And if you try to please them all?
You’ll end up exhausted and invisible.

So what do you do when the fear of being disliked creeps in?

1️⃣ Anchor in your values.
If you know what you stand for, criticism loses its sting. People may disagree, but they can’t accuse you of being fake.

2️⃣ Choose respect over likeability.
Being respected for your integrity beats being liked for your compliance. Every. Single. Time.

3️⃣ Normalise discomfort.
Leaders who sugar-coat or avoid tough conversations aren’t protecting people. 
They’re paralysing them.

4️⃣ Build the right inner circle.
Surround yourself with people who tell you the truth, not just what you want to hear.

5️⃣ Reframe criticism.
Not all negative feedback is equal. Some of it reveals bias or resistance. Some of it reveals blind spots you can grow from. Learn to tell the difference.

The brutal but liberating truth:
If everyone likes you, you’re not leading - you’re performing.

The leaders I admire most aren’t the ones with universal approval.
They’re the ones who had the courage to stand in the storm: calm, clear, and committed.

Because leadership worth having will never please everyone.
And if honesty costs you a few “friends”?
It’s almost always the wrong ones leaving.

👉 When did standing by your values make leadership harder, but worth it?

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Talent opens doors. 
Habits keep them open.

I’ve coached hundreds of leaders, founders, and top executives across 30+ countries.
You know what separates the ones who rise from the ones who stall?

It’s not IQ.
It’s not fancy titles.
It’s not having a secret network or a golden degree.

It’s the choices you make when no one’s watching.
The little, unsexy, invisible things you do.
Consistently.

Because here’s the truth:
Success isn’t about talent.
It’s about behaviours anyone can choose.

Here are 12 things that take ZERO talent and yet change everything:

1️⃣ Getting sh*t done → Ideas don’t move the world. Actions do.
2️⃣ Having integrity → If people can’t trust you, nothing else matters.
3️⃣ Keeping your word → Broken promises cost more than broken strategies.
4️⃣ Showing up on time → Being late silently screams, “My time matters more than yours.”
5️⃣ Bringing solutions, not problems → Complaining is free. Creating value isn’t.
6️⃣ Bringing good energy → Energy is contagious. Make yours worth catching.
7️⃣ Being coachable → You can’t grow if you already know everything.
8️⃣ Cheering for others’ wins → Your light doesn’t dim when someone else shines.
9️⃣ Making others feel heard → People don’t remember your words; they remember how you made them feel.
🔟 Asking how you can help → Leadership starts when service does.
1️⃣1️⃣ Finishing what you start → Half-built bridges lead nowhere.
1️⃣2️⃣ Staying humble → Arrogance blinds. Curiosity scales.

Here’s the kicker:
Every single one of these costs nothing.
No degree required.
No title needed.
Just choices. 
Every. 
Single. 
Day.

And yet, they’re rare.
Because they require something talent can’t buy: intention.

Remember:
Talent may open the first door.
Habits keep doors opening.

Which one from the list are you missing out? 👇

Try this:
Pick that one today. 
Practice it like a habit.
Watch how your impact compounds in ways talent never could.

Your next big leap isn’t in your CV.
It’s in the choices you make when no one’s looking.

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Every emotion only lasts 90 seconds.
That’s neuroscience. Not poetry.

According to Dr Jill Bolte Taylor, the chemical life of an emotion in your body, 
- adrenaline, cortisol, stress chemistry - rises, peaks, and fades in about a minute and a half.

So why do we stay angry for hours?
Anxious for days?
Sad for weeks?

Because we keep feeding them with our thoughts.

➤ Anger doesn’t just stay 90 seconds. It grows when you replay: 
“How dare they talk to me like that? I should have said…”

➤ Anxiety stretches for days when you spiral: 
“What if I mess this up? What if they find out I’m not good enough?”

➤ Sadness lingers when you loop: 
“Why does this always happen to me? Things never work out.”

Instead of letting the wave pass, we pour fuel on it.
And suddenly what was designed to move through us in 90 seconds overstays for 90 days.

And the part most people miss: your brain isn’t trying to torture you.
It’s actually sending you a shopping list of needs.

Decode the signal → respond to the need → interrupt the loop.

Here’s what that looks like in practice:
🔹 Angry → needs release
Blast a song and sing (badly, loudly). Vibration calms the storm.

🔹 Anxious → needs grounding
Two rounds of 4 (inhale) -7 (hold) -8 (exhale) breathing. It steals oxygen from spirals.

🔹 Stressed → needs movement
Stress chemistry is physical. Burn it with a 5-minute brisk walk or 60-second dance break.

🔹 Sad → needs perspective
Write 3 gratitudes that are specific and time-stamped (“My son’s laugh at 7:43 this morning”).

🔹 Overthinking → needs clarity
Do a brain dump. Get it all on paper. Then highlight the ONE task that matters today.

Notice what’s happening here?

You’re not rejecting emotions. You’re listening to them.
Then giving them what they asked for without giving them the keys to the house.

Because here’s the truth:
Emotions are uninvited guests. 
They knock loudly, rearrange the furniture in your head… and leave.
Unless you feed them dinner and let them stay.

That’s the choice in front of you:
→ Spiral mode: keep fuelling the loop.
→ Power mode: one small action that shifts the chemistry.

The magic isn’t in avoiding emotions.
It’s in interrupting the loop.

Here’s what I’ve learned after years of letting emotions drive the bus:
Emotions are data, not destiny. 
Signals, not sentences.

So next time one barges in, pause and ask:
“What is my brain actually asking for right now?”

Name the emotion.

Then do ONE action.

Feed it → It grows stronger.
Shift it → You reclaim your power.

The choice is yours. 
Every. Single. Time.

📍 Save this for the next time your emotions try to run the show as your 90-second reset guide.

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If facing severe emotional distress, PTSD, or mental health issues please seek help from a professional.

Rev Margaret Reinold, MSHC, BS, CIHC, CASAC-T

The 4 Levels of Listening 
(and why most leaders get stuck on Level 1)

Most leaders don’t listen. 
They think they do; but their team can feel the gap instantly.

The part nobody likes to admit:
We listen from habit, not from presence.

And nothing kills innovation faster than a leader who only hears their own thoughts.

Otto Scharmer breaks listening into 4 levels.
And once you see them, you can’t unsee them 👇

1️⃣  Downloading
You hear, but you don’t really hear.
You’re filtering everything through your existing beliefs.

Ever had someone vent to you and your brain instantly goes:
“Yeah yeah, I know where this is going…”?

That’s downloading. 
Zero growth. Zero connection.

➔ You can’t learn if you already “know”.

Try tomorrow: 
Catch yourself finishing people’s sentences in your head. Stop. Reset.

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2️⃣ Factual Listening
Now you’re actually paying attention.
You hear new facts, new angles, new data.

You know that moment when someone talks and suddenly you think:
“Oh wait… this part is actually new.”

That’s your brain updating its software.

➔ Curiosity is your first real door to understanding.

Try tomorrow: 
Ask: “What am I hearing here that surprises me?”

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3️⃣  Empathic Listening
You cross the bridge.
You listen with your heart instead of your ego.

When someone says “I’m exhausted” and you feel it.
And you don’t reply with solutions, lectures, or “at least…”.

That’s empathy doing its job.

➔ Connection happens when people feel felt.

Try tomorrow: 
Pause before replying.
Ask yourself: “What is this person feeling right now?”

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4️⃣  Generative Listening
This is the magic level.
The place where new ideas and breakthroughs appear.

You’ve had those conversations where time disappears, ideas flow, and you leave thinking:
“Where did THAT come from?”

That was Level 4. Two brains co-creating the future.

➔ Innovation isn’t born in talking. It’s born in listening.

Try tomorrow: 
End one conversation with:
“What possibility are we not seeing yet?”

Quick reminder:
💾 Save this if you want to revisit the 4 levels before your next important conversation.

If you want better relationships, better leadership, better influence,
You need better listening.
Not better talking.

Tomorrow, choose one person and listen like your future depends on it.
Because it does.

Not sure which level you’re in?
Use the self-check questions for each level.
They’ll show you (brutally and beautifully) where you really are.

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A 20-minute walk can fix what 2 hours of scrolling never will.

We treat walking as “just transport” or “lite exercise.”
But walking might be the single most underrated act of self-care.

➤ For your health:
Walking lowers blood pressure, slashes heart disease risk by up to 30%, and boosts your immune system.
That’s like erasing a decade of bad habits with your shoes.

➤ For your brain:
Harvard measured it: walking sparks creativity by 60%.
Einstein did it. Jobs built Apple on it.
Coincidence? No. Movement fuels ideas.

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I share simple ways to protect your health, mind, and leadership energy each week.

➤ For yourself:
Walking is meditation in motion. Problems shrink. Priorities rearrange. That email fight suddenly looks… less important.
Last week I solved a client brief halfway through a walk to the bakery. No laptop required.

➤ For your sanity:
Step out angry, come back lighter. Shoulders drop. Breathing deepens. The noise inside finally quiets.

So lace up. Today, go outside.

Don’t just walk for health.
Walk with someone you love.
Walk when the news is too much.
Walk when the house feels too quiet.
Walk for heartbreak, for hope, for grieving, for gratitude.
Walk with your worries until they get bored and leave you behind.

This isn’t just movement.
It’s medicine. Clarity. Self-compassion.

And remember:
A walk is not “time wasted.” → It’s time invested.
A walk is not “taking a break.” → It’s taking control.
A walk is not “doing nothing.” → It’s doing everything your body and brain are begging you to do.

Next time you’re stuck, spiralling, or snapping at people you love…
Don’t open another app.
Open the door.

Because sometimes the best gym, therapy, and strategy session… is the same walk.

Go walk it out. Your future self will thank you.

When was the last time a walk gave you clarity you didn’t expect? 👇
Not sure?
Prove it: take a 20-minute walk today, then tell me what shifted. 👇

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A CEO once told me, “Our strategy is fine. Our team is just exhausted.”
That’s when I knew where the real leak was.

The leak? 
It’s the human friction quietly taxing every project, every decision, every deliverable.

Stop thinking team coaching is a “nice-to-have.” 
It’s probably the most expensive thing you’re not buying.

Most teams don’t fail because of strategy. 
They fail because of silence, friction, and slow decisions. 

But because those things don’t show up in a spreadsheet, leaders ignore them… 
until they explode.

Here’s the truth nobody tells you: 
Your team is already costing you money. 

You’re just not tracking it.

🧨 Slower decisions because no one feels safe disagreeing 
🧨 Burnout from unspoken interpersonal tension 
🧨 Talent leaving over poor communication
🧨 Missed deadlines from misalignment
🧨 Endless escalation loops 

Team coaching isn’t fluffy. 
It’s operational efficiency in disguise. 

When teams build psychological safety, trust, alignment and actual accountability: 
• Talent actually stays
• Decisions get 2× faster
• People stop working in silos
• Conflicts don’t become crises
• Execution becomes predictable

If you’re a senior leader, here’s the real question: 
Can you afford another quarter of “we’ll fix it internally”? 

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Stop negotiating like you’re lucky to be here. Start negotiating like you belong.

Because one word can be the difference between a 5K raise and a 10-year resentment.

Most people walk into salary negotiations the wrong way:

They wait to be judged, hope for fairness, and accept whatever lands on the table.

That’s not negotiation.
That’s gambling.

I’ve coached execs who left 20% on the table simply by answering too soon.
Not because they lacked value but because they lacked strategy.

Here’s how to flip the script and walk out with the offer you deserve:

Step 1️⃣ - Before You Even Say “Hello”
Negotiation starts before the interview, not after the offer.
Do your homework.

• Know three numbers: Your ideal, your realistic, your walk-away point

• Prepare 3-5 proof points showing the ROI you bring:
 “Last year, I led a project that saved €300K.”
 “Closed €1.2M in new business.”

Numbers talk. They anchor your value before you even enter the room

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Step 2️⃣ - In the Interview

When they ask, “What’s your salary expectation?”
Don’t play their game. 
Flip it:

“Before sharing a number, I’d love to understand the budgeted range for this role.”

You’ve just done two things:
1) Avoided anchoring yourself too low
2) Made them reveal their cards first

And when you do share your number, make it about value, not need:
“Based on my impact in similar roles, €95K feels aligned.”

No apologies. No justifications. Just facts.

Ever tried this approach? Most people freeze right here and that’s where the magic happens.
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Step 3️⃣ - When the Offer Lands
Here’s where most people cave. 
Don’t.

Pause.
Smile.
And say:

“I’m excited about this role. Based on my research and track record, I was expecting something closer to €X. Is there flexibility?”

Then shut up.
Let the silence do the work.

That silence creates a small discomfort loop in their brain and the instinct to fill it often leads to a better offer.
It’s not manipulation. It’s neuroscience.

And if the salary is fixed?
Broaden the field:
“Can we explore flexibility on bonuses, equity, or benefits?”

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Step 4️⃣ - The Golden Rule
Negotiate like you already belong there.
Because you do.

The goal isn’t confrontation.
It’s alignment.

You’re not asking for a favour.
You’re demonstrating your value.

If you’re preparing for a job change this year, read this twice.
Your next negotiation could change your next decade.

I still remember the first time I tried this approach.
My heart was racing, but the recruiter increased the  offer by 15%.

That moment changed how I saw myself forever.

What resonated with you?
What worked for you in your last negotiation?

Drop it below 👇

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Big change doesn’t come from big effort.
It comes from the smallest action your brain won’t fight.

Most people think change requires huge effort. 
But it doesn’t. 
It requires micro-actions. 

Not discipline. 
Not motivation. 
Just tiny steps done consistently. 

And here’s the part nobody tells you: 
Your brain LOVES micro-actions. 

They’re small enough not to trigger resistance...
...but meaningful enough to shift your identity over time. 

Micro-actions work because they bypass resistance, calm your nervous system, and give you quick wins. 

The fuel your brain needs to move again

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What micro-actions are 
--

They’re the smallest possible version of the behaviour you want. 
So small your brain goes, “OK, fine, let’s do it.” 

• Want to get fit? → 3 minutes of movement. 
• Want clarity? → Write your top 3 priorities for the day. 
• Want to stop reacting? → One deep breath before speaking. 
• Want to declutter your mind? → 2 minutes to empty what’s swirling in your head. 

Micro-actions aren’t about the task. 
They’re about the signal you send yourself: 
“I’m someone who shows up.” 

--
Why they work so damn well 
--

Because your brain is lazy. 
(And honestly, same.) 

It wants to save energy. 
Big tasks feel like a threat. 
Small tasks? 
Low-risk. 
No drama. 
No procrastination. 

Micro-actions build momentum, and momentum is addictive. 
Each tiny win gives your brain a small dopamine reward. 
That reward makes the next tiny win easier. 

A small step → feels good → do another → identity shifts → results follow. 

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The real benefits leaders feel
-- 

1) You get results faster 
↳ Not because you worked harder, but because you finally started. 

2) You break overwhelm 
↳ Micro-actions calm the nervous system, helping you think clearly again. 

3) You rebuild confidence 
↳ Every tiny win whispers, “You can trust yourself.” 

4) You stay consistent 
↳ Consistency changes your brain. 
↳ While intensity only burns you out. 

5) You stop self-sabotaging 
↳ When the bar is tiny, resistance disappears. 
↳ You stop fighting yourself. 

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Why micro-actions are everywhere now
-- 

Because everyone is exhausted. 
Leaders, parents, founders, teams, the collective battery is low. 

Nobody needs another 10-step plan or a “discipline” lecture. 
They need something they can actually do today, even on 20% battery. 

Micro-actions make change feel doable again. 
That’s why the idea exploded. 

If you take one thing away: 
Big change doesn’t come from big moves. 
It comes from tiny moves you actually repeat. 

Start small. 
Stay consistent. 
Let your brain do the rest. 

Your micro-action for today: 
Pick one area where you feel stuck. 
Choose a micro-action that takes under 2 minutes. 
Do it once. 
Just today. 
Your brain will take care of the momentum. 

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Most people aren’t stuck in life...
They’re stuck in their own heads.

Your brain doesn't come with a manual, but honestly it should.

I spent years trapped in thoughts louder than reality. 
Then I learned how the brain actually works.
Everything shifted.

Here are the 10 truths that change lives (mine and my clients’)

1. Not Every Battle Deserves Your Energy
↳ That colleague's comment? Your nervous system reads it as danger
↳ Walking away often takes more courage than staying
➤ Protect your mental bandwidth like you'd protect your bank account

2.  Rejection Is Information, Not Injury
↳ Each "no" holds a lesson and useful data.  
↳ The sting fades, the insight remains
→ Collect lessons, not wounds

3. Your Best Evolves Daily
↳ Your brain has good days and fragile days.  
↳ Both versions count
➤ Honour your rhythm, not perfection

4. Time Rewards The Relentless
↳ Behind every "overnight" success lies 3,650 dawns
↳ Small steps leave permanent footprints
↳ Consistency beats intensity every time
➤ Keep going when no one’s watching.

5. Your Growth Starts Within
↳ Inner chaos creates outer chaos
↳ Your mind builds your reality
➤ Change your thoughts, change your world

6. Staying Silent Steals Your Power
↳ Bottled emotions become behavioural landmines
↳ Vulnerability resets your nervous system
➤ Speak it before it speaks for you

7. Seeds Grow in the Dark First
↳ Nature hides growth before revealing it
↳ So does life
➤ Trust the phase where nothing seems to be moving

8. Challenges Test Before They Teach
↳ The brain learns after the storm, not in it
↳ Survival comes before insight
➤ Learn the lesson once you stand again

9. Your Focus Shapes Your Future
↳ What gets your attention grows. What gets ignored dies
↳  Attention is your brain’s currency. Spend it wisely
➤ Guard your focus like your future depends on it (because it does)

10. Storms Show You What Comfort Hides
↳ Crisis strips away everything unnecessary
↳ Hard moments show what you're actually capable of
➤ Let the storm reveal what you’re made of

Your mindset isn't just how you think.
It's how you interpret pressure, respond to setbacks, and choose your next move.
Life doesn't get easier.
You get stronger.

Which truth hits home today?

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10 Mindsets to free you from your own thoughts

Most leaders want to look capable.
The best make you feel capable.

Not because they know everything.
But because they ask better questions.

The kind that make you pause, reflect, and think deeper.
The kind that show curiosity, not control.
The kind that say: I trust you.

Most people think great leaders have brilliant answers.
They don’t.
They have brilliant questions.

Questions that clarify.
Questions that empower.
Questions that connect, stretch, and grow people from the inside-out.

Over the years, I’ve noticed something fascinating:
The very best leaders ask similar types of questions.
Even across cultures, industries, and seniority levels.

When I mapped them, five habits kept showing up again and again 
1. Clarity
2. Empowerment
3. Empathy
4. Reflection
5. Courage

Together, they form the DNA of emotionally intelligent leadership.

And when you hear questions like these in a meeting?
You know you’re in rare company.

🔹  “What do you need from me to succeed?”
🔹 “What would you do if you were in my place?”
🔹 “How are you, really?”
🔹 “What did you learn this week?”
🔹 “What are we avoiding talking about?”

Each one is a small act of leadership.
A moment of safety.
A spark of trust.

Because great leadership isn’t about being impressive.
It’s about making people feel important and capable.

I’ve distilled the 15 questions that signal you’re working for a great leader
into a simple framework you can use today;  as a checklist, a mirror, or a challenge.

Swipe through the carousel to discover:
“The 5 Habits of Emotionally Intelligent Leaders and the questions that reveal them.”

Which question resonated the most with you? 👇 

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Ever felt smarter just being near someone? This is why.

Most leaders don’t start Monday tired.
They start the week in full survival mode before they even open their laptops

Emails waiting.
Meetings stacked.
Your nervous system buzzing before your coffee’s even brewed.

I see this every single week in coaching sessions.
The real problem isn’t motivation or discipline. 
It’s a nervous system running on fumes.

Most leaders try to manage stress by adding systems.
But your brain doesn’t need another to-do list.
It needs recovery.

Here’s what science is crystal clear about:
Your brain doesn’t run on time. It runs on mental energy.
And that energy drains fast through context switching, emotional load, and decision fatigue.

That’s why you can sit at your desk for eight hours and still feel like you did nothing.

Leaders who manage energy, not hours, perform better and stay sane.

Here’s how to reset your system before Monday hits:

1️⃣ Close your open loops.

Your brain hates unfinished business.
Write down every task swirling in your head.
It frees up your prefrontal cortex for creativity.

2️⃣ Plan recovery, not just delivery.

Schedule a 15-minute “reset” between heavy meetings.
Neuroscience shows micro-pauses reduce cortisol spikes.

3️⃣ Move first, scroll later.

Physical movement activates dopamine and serotonin the focus chemicals.
Start your Monday with oxygen, not Outlook.

4️⃣ Protect your attention like it’s gold.

Every “quick check” costs a glucose drop in the brain.
Batch tasks. Block distractions.
Guard the first 90 minutes of your day like sacred ground.

5️⃣ End your day intentionally.

Write down one thing you handled well.
Reflection consolidates learning and calm.
The goal isn’t balance. It’s rhythm.

Your week needs both tension and release.
Push, then pause. 
Lead, then breathe.

A regulated leader isn’t calmer.
They’re clearer, sharper, and far more effective.

So before next Monday hits, ask yourself: 
“What would make me start my week from calm, not chaos?”

Because a regulated leader regulates the whole team.
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Your brain is lazy.
And that’s exactly why your leadership might be too.
Here’s what neuroscience says about how comfort quietly kills your edge. 

We love to think we’re smart, strategic, efficient.
But what we often are… is energy-saving.

The brain’s number one job isn’t to make you brilliant.
It’s to keep you alive on the least possible fuel.

So it builds shortcuts:
➠ routines instead of reflection
➠ autopilot decisions instead of courageous choices
➠ familiar conversations instead of honest ones

Efficient? Yes.
Original? No.

The science: your brain burns ~20% of your body’s energy even at rest.
So it avoids anything that feels like effort.
That’s why you keep doing what used to work, even when it no longer does.

But that energy-saving mode comes at a cost:
→ You stop learning.
→ You stop noticing.
→ You stop leading with originality.

You become predictable. Safe. Forgettable.

And that’s when your leadership brand starts to fade.

The best leaders I coach aren’t the smartest.
They’re the ones who fight their brain’s comfort reflex.

They do one uncomfortable thing every day:
➤ Ask for feedback before it’s too late
➤ Make a call they’ve been postponing
➤ Rethink a process that “has always worked”
➤ Sit with boredom instead of grabbing their phone

And, crucially, they surround themselves with people who challenge them,
not those who nod and say “great idea” to everything.

Every small act of friction rewires your brain for growth instead of comfort.
That’s how neuroplasticity works. Use it or lose it.

Great leaders don’t outthink their brain. They retrain it.
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Your Brain is Lazy & It's Why You Need to Lead Differently

How to Show Empathy at Work
(Without turning into everyone’s emotional sponge)

After 20+ years coaching leaders in 30+ countries, here’s one truth I wish more organisations understood:

Most leaders think they’re empathetic.
But their team often disagrees… quietly… in Slack.

Empathy isn’t about being “nice”.
It’s about paying sharp attention to someone’s inner world while still leading with clarity.

And the gap between intention and impact? 
Massive.
Let’s close it 👇

1️⃣ Stop solving. Start seeing.

Someone tells you they’re overwhelmed and your reflex is:
“Have you tried reorganising your priorities?”

No. Just… no.

They don’t want solutions.
They want to feel seen.

Say instead:
“Sounds heavy. What’s the part that weighs on you the most?”

Connection unlocked.

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2️⃣ Listen for what’s not being said.

Most people give you the “edited” version.

When someone says: “I’m fine, just busy,”
Most often it means: “I’m drowning but trying to look competent.”

Try this:
“What’s the thing you’re not saying because you don’t want to bother anyone?”

That question is emotional truth serum.

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3️⃣ Validate before you redirect.

Too many leaders jump straight to the agenda.

Real empathy sounds like:
“I get why this is frustrating. Anyone in your position would feel the same.”

Validation ≠ agreement.
But without it, people stay closed.

Validate then guide.

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4️⃣ Ask questions that open the heart, not the calendar.

Swap:
❌ “What’s the status?”
✔️ “What do you need to move forward with less pressure?”

Swap:
❌ “Why did this happen?”
✔️ “What support was missing?”

These questions tell people:
“You matter as a human, not just a performer.”

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5️⃣ Use your face. For real.

Your face is your most underrated leadership tool.

Nodding.
Softening your eyes.
Leaning in slightly.

Micro-behaviours that communicate:
“I’m here with you.”

That works! Even on Zoom.

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6️⃣ Don’t confuse empathy with rescuing.

Empathy is understanding. Not absorbing.

You’re not the office emotional Hoover.

Try:
“I hear how tough this is. What part do you want to take on, and where would support help?”

Shared ownership = empowerment.

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7️⃣ Follow up (the forgotten superpower).

When someone shares something vulnerable, make a mental note.

Two days later:
“Hey, quick check-in. How did that situation evolve?”

Tiny gesture maybe.
But people remember it for months.

Empathy isn’t soft. 
It’s a power tool.
A practice. 
A discipline. 
A way of leading that makes people 
exhale and think: “Finally. Someone gets it.”

Leaders who master this don’t build followers.
They build trust.

And trust is the productivity hack no one talks about.

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From 7-day burnout to 5+ weeks of holiday a year.

Here’s Julie’s wake-up call and maybe yours too.

Julie worked 7 days a week for more than 2 years.
No real holidays. Not even weekends off.

Her doctor had warned her twice.
She ignored her and kept going.

Her passion-led business, built over 10 years and profitable, was quietly draining her life.

Pause for a second:
Have you ever had that moment where you realised you’re “successful”… but you haven’t felt alive in months?

❌ Working every weekend
❌ Can’t remember your last true break
❌ Success on the outside, emptiness on the inside
❌ Doctor concerned, but you “can’t stop”

That was Julie.

And then one day, her body forced the conversation she had been avoiding.

What happened next?

After 14 months of professional coaching, Julie rebuilt her life from the inside out.
➔ She took back her narrative
➔ She reconnected with her values and her family priorities
➔ She made the tough choice to close her profitable business
➔ She created a sustainable way to stay in her industry, without destroying herself in the process

And today?
✅ She works 9 am to 5pm, 5 days a week
✅ She takes 5+ weeks of holidays every year
✅ Every weekend is spent with her 2- and 4-legged family
✅ Most importantly: she is calm, grounded, and finally enjoying her life

Burnout is not a badge of honour. It’s a warning.

If Julie’s “before” story feels uncomfortably familiar, you already know what your next step is.

Don’t wait for your body or your business to decide for you.

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Psychological Safety isn't what you think it is.

It's not about being nice.
It's about being real. Together.

Most get this wrong.

That’s why so many teams say they have it but don’t.

Perception:
→ No conflict allowed
→ HR initiative for happiness
→ Just being kind to each other
→ Individual comfort zones protected
→ A workplace where everyone feels comfortable

Reality:
→ Leaders actively seek disagreement in meetings
→ Failure stories are shared as learning tools
→ Challenging each other is expected
→ Vulnerability is viewed as strength
→ Risk-taking becomes the norm
→ Productive conflict is essential
→ Mental health is not taboo
→ It only exists within teams
→ Speaking up is expected
→ Pressure feels shared
→ Ideas flow freely

Here's the truth:
Psychological safety can't exist in isolation.
It's not a personal bubble.
It's a team sport.

Teams with psychological safety outperform competitors by 47% (Google research)
Because the brain’s threat system shuts down innovation the moment safety disappears.

The magic happens when:
- Leadership shows vulnerability first
- Everyone owns the team's success
- Teams normalise failure as learning
- Different perspectives clash and combine
- Questions become stronger than answers

Your individual comfort isn't psychological safety.
Your team's courage to take risks together is.

When was the last time your team disagreed and grew stronger because of it?
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"If you don’t defend your people, you don’t belong in leadership."

Justin Wright nailed it.

This isn’t about shielding them from every discomfort.

It’s about not letting them get blindsided, 
thrown under the bus, or blamed for your decisions.

If you do, you’re not leading. You’re hiding.

Your team knows when you have their back and when you don’t.

You can have all the strategy decks you want.
But if people don’t trust you, it’s game over.
Trust disappears. Effort fades.

Defending your team isn’t about being “nice.”
It’s about being accountable.

It means saying:
“I’ll take the heat.
I’ll own the decision.
I’ll protect the people doing the work.”

Here’s the truth:
- When you stay silent…
- When you accept unfair criticism…
- When you don’t challenge a wrong assumption from a senior leader…
- When politics win over integrity…

People remember.
And your best leave first.

So here’s the real test of leadership:
When was the last time you defended your team at a real cost?

Not when it was easy or convenient.
When it truly mattered.

Leadership isn’t a title.
It’s standing up when others stay quiet.

If you won’t defend them, you’re just supervising.

Want to start today?

Pick one:
→ Defend your team once this week.
→ Correct one wrong assumption.
→ Speak up in a meeting where you usually stay quiet.

See what changes.

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