Dysfunction doesn’t always look like chaos.Sometimes it’s obligation. Silence. Guilt dressed up as generosity. I’ve worked with MDs, CEOs, investors—people who appear unstoppable—yet still feel like scared teenagers when old
As I sat in my office one evening, the last emails sent and the city lights dimming, I found myself thinking about the elusive concept of balance. There is a
You didn’t mean to create chaos—but now it’s on you to clean it up. It started with a phone call—from someone’s mom. Not a client. Not your attorney.Your employee’s mother.
You’re not just leading with your skills.You’re leading with your story. The way you run meetings, handle conflict, manage stress, or even celebrate wins—it’s all shaped by something deeper.And if
You read Meditations.You underlined the quotes.You told yourself, “This is what strength looks like.” And in a way, it was. Stoicism gave you language when you didn’t have permission to
You’re not leading with presence. You’re leading with assumption—and it’s causing damage. You don’t mean to bulldoze your team.But let’s be honest: you already had the plan before they finished
As an entrepreneur coach, I understand the importance of supporting mental health in the workplace. Just like you wouldn’t want someone with a cold to stay in the office, sneezing
You didn’t start your business to become someone’s emotional punching bag. But there they were—demanding your time, draining your energy, paying late (if at all), and still acting like they
You can feel it—even if no one’s saying it out loud. The team energy’s off.The once-solid rhythm is gone.There’s eye contact, but no connection.Smiles, but no real loyalty. And maybe
What if your fear of asking questions wasn’t a flaw—but a scar? You might be praised as a decisive leader. A high-performer. Someone who “always knows what to do.” But
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