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From Exhaustion to Empowerment: How Jessica Transformed Her Leadership Mindset
Discover how a high-performing woman of color shifted from exhaustion and burnout to strategic, confident leadership—and built a healthier, more fulfilling life. When Jessica began her coaching journey, her life looked flawless from the outside. She was the go-to person for her team and manager, the reliable high-performer who delivered no matter the challenge. Her open-door policy was legendary, and…
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Integrate Inspiration and Assertiveness – Increase Your Leadership Impact
Summary/TL;DR Leaders often feel they must choose between being inspirational or assertive, but real leadership impact comes from blending both. This article shares the story of Kumar, a senior director known for his warmth and positivity, who struggled to hold cross-team peers accountable. Through executive coaching, he discovered that inspiration and assertiveness are not conflicting traits but complementary strengths. By…
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Leading Through the AI Adoption: Why Mindset, Culture, and Quality Matter More Than Tools
Thoughtful experimentation—not hype—will determine long-term success. “AI is doing 30% of development work,” said one tech CEO. This bold claim, recently made by the CEO of a major tech company, was crafted to catch headlines—and it did. It sounds like progress. It sounds like a leap forward. But when I spoke with VPs and directors at the same organization, a…
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From Abrasive to Authentic: Helping Tech Leaders Close the EQ–IQ Gap
–Executive coach Sharmin Banu helps tech leaders turn intensity into influence, driving greater business impact. (This PR article was initially published in about 30 different news outlets in the US. Here is one such link.) In today’s high-pressure, complex, and ambiguous business world, even the most brilliant leaders can hit a wall—not because they lack intelligence, but because their communication…
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Feeling Stuck in Mid-Level Leadership? Unlock Your Path to Senior Roles—Without Burnout
Are you a high-performing mid-level leader feeling stuck on the path to senior leadership? You’re not alone. Many leaders reach a point where working harder no longer works, and the path upward feels unclear or exhausting. If you’re wondering how to move from mid-level to senior leadership without burning out, the answer may not lie in working harder or longer, but…
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Navigating Uncertainty with Resilient Leadership
Practical tools to help you lead with clarity and calm both at work and home—even when life feels chaotic Economic stress, political uncertainty, and job loss- we have no shortage of uncertainty. Here’s how leaders, professionals, and parents can stay grounded and resilient through the storm. Uncertainty is Everywhere—And It’s Taking a Toll Flights are uncertain. Everything is costing more.…
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Feeling Anxious in High-Stakes Meetings? Executive Coaching Helps Lead with Calm and Clarity
Executive coaching is a powerful, personalized tool for leaders who want to transform anxiety into focus and pressure into clarity. If you’ve ever felt anxious or blanked out during a high-stakes meeting, this story is for you. A Setback Triggered a Path for Growth Prasad, a senior director at a global tech company, shared this with me in an executive…
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Lead Like a Skyscraper: How Executive Coaching Builds Resilience and Drives Innovation
Summary: This article explores how executive coaching empowers leaders to transform performance anxiety and reactive habits into resilience, clarity, and innovation. Using the skyscraper as a metaphor, it illustrates the need for inner spaciousness, adaptive mindset shifts, and collaborative leadership in today’s uncertain environment. Real-life coaching stories show how mindfulness and perspective can unlock leadership effectiveness at every level. ———————————…
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Leading by Letting Go: Leadership Lessons As a Parent
Summary: In this heartfelt reflection on my daughter’s college graduation, I explored the deep parallels between parenting and leadership. Through personal stories, I shared three powerful lessons: empowering others to lead their journey, embracing the strength of community, and mastering the art of letting go. The piece reveals how executive coaching—like parenting—is not about control, but about guiding growth with…
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Why Is It So Hard to Explain What an Executive Coach Really Does?
If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens in an executive coaching session, or what an executive coach really does, you’re not alone. While terms like leadership development and performance coaching sound compelling, they don’t tell the full story. In this article, I pull back the curtain on the lived experience of coaching—what it feels like, how it works, and why…
