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What Now? How to Choose the Right Leadership Move When It Counts You're mid-meeting. The tone shifts. The stakes rise. All eyes land on you. You didn't plan for this moment, but it's here. That's when the question surfaces: What now? The leaders I coach have all been there. So have I. It can feel like a split second and an eternity at the same time. How you respond may shape your credibility, your leadership brand, and the results that follow. In moments like these, leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about ...

Leadership Tools in the Spotlight: Lessons from Astronomer’s Crisis Response Some leadership moments are planned. Others show up on the Jumbotron at a Coldplay concert. On July 16, 2025, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot appeared on the venue's kiss cam. The clip showed Byron kissing Cabot on the cheek and both quickly ducking out of frame. Coldplay's Chris Martin quipped, "Either they're having an affair, or they're very shy." The moment went viral. Internet sleuths soon identified the pair. Both executives are married, ...

Leadership Transformation: Rethinking the Must-Have Toolkit Transformation isn't reserved for major initiatives or shiny new strategies. Sometimes, it begins in a single moment—when a leader decides to respond differently, listen more deeply, or pause before reacting. We often limit the term "tool" to things that we can fill in or print out, such as frameworks, assessments, and templates. I use all of these in my coaching practice, and they definitely have their place. But they're not the only tools leaders need to grow. And frequently, they're not even the most important ones. When's the ...

90 Days, One Bold Shift: A Strategic Plan to Grow Yourself, Your Team, and Your Business Your 90-Day Bold Shift Over the next 90 days, I invite you to commit to five intentional actions. Each one is small, but together, they become a strategic reset. Sometimes, it only takes one thing to reignite momentum. The fourth quarter is a busy time for most leaders. Therefore, this isn't about doing more. It's about focusing on fewer, higher-impact actions. What follows is a framework (not a to-do list) to help you decide where you and your ...

The Case for G.R.O.W. Finances: Why Financial Growth is Leadership Growth Your Best Investment Is You, Especially Now When leaders discuss investing in themselves, they often talk about professional development: upskilling, coaching, and networking. That matters. However, meaningful investment begins elsewhere: in the patterns of your everyday actions, particularly the financial ones. Because how you manage your finances reflects how you handle pressure, prioritize values, and prepare for what's next. And in seasons of tight budgets and tough choices, the way we lead ourselves financially determines whether we stagnate or scale. Self-Leadership Starts With ...

From Tight Budgets to Smart Growth: How Bold Leaders Invest Beyond the Bottom Line When we think about growth—personal, team, or organizational—we often equate it with spending money. Professional development courses. Team retreats. Coaching packages. New software or systems. And yes, those things can be powerful. But when budgets are tight or priorities shift, growth can't hinge solely on spending. It must come from clear thinking, courageous action, and intentional use of what you already have. That's the kind of growth that builds lasting leadership. The Real Definition of Investment I used to define ...

The Cost of Waiting: Why Now Is the Time to Grow When uncertainty rises, growth is often the first thing to go. Budgets tighten. Plans shift. Priorities pile up. And we tell ourselves we'll invest in our development, our team, or our business once the: √ Dust settles. √ Next hire is on board. √ Quarter ends. √ Market stabilizes. But here's the problem. Waiting feels safe, but it comes with a cost that's often higher than we realize. It quietly erodes momentum, clarity, and confidence—both in ourselves and in those we lead. The ...

3 Bold Leadership Moves That Signal Courage (Even When You Don't Feel It) These aren't your typical "speak with confidence" tips. They're real, high-impact moves that demonstrate courageous leadership, even if your voice shakes or your palms sweat. Courageous Confidence: How to Lead When You Don't Feel Ready Midway through the year is the perfect moment to pause, reflect, realign, and reengage. Even if this year hasn't unfolded as you'd hoped, there are still five months to shift gears and finish the year strong. Over the past month, we've explored how to reignite bold ...

The Silent Confidence Killer (and How to Quiet It for Good) How do you quiet that relentless voice—the one that whispers, "You're not ready," just when confidence matters most? It's the same voice that brings thoughts like "They're probably more qualified" or "What if you fail… in front of everyone?" It doesn't shout—but it shows up at the worst possible times! Right before the big pitch. As you're about to speak up in the meeting. When you're considering going after that bold opportunity. It's called self-doubt, and it's one of the most silent and ...

The Bold Move You're Ready For— If You Make This One Mindset Shift There's a bold move that keeps calling to you. A decision that's been quietly tugging at you for weeks, maybe months. It lingers—nudging you in quiet moments, meetings, and those late-night reflections filled with frustration or longing. But still, you hesitate. Why? It's not because you lack ability. It's because you're waiting to feel 100% ready. You're waiting for the fear to disappear. You're waiting for the perfect plan, the ideal timing, or the green light from someone else. Here's the ...