Knowing how to choose your battles
Feeling caught between defending the interest of her team and pushback from her diplomatic boss, Sam struggles to contain her frustration, and her relationship with her new line manager Eva becomes strained....
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How to respond positively to painful feedback
July 24, 2025 • by Pascal Chauvie in Coaching Corner • 7 min read • 
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Here are four ways to emerge unscathed and even empowered from difficult performance reviews....
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Showing up and letting your abilities shine
July 19, 2024 • by Paul Vanderbroeck in Coaching Corner • 4 min read
When Eva was put forward for promotion her confidence faltered, impairing the relationship with her nominating boss. Executive coaching got them both back on track....
Bridging the culture gap
July 5, 2024 • by Robyn Wilson in Coaching Corner • 5 min read
Sam, European Head of Operations for a multinational organization, arrived in Southeast Asia with a clear mandate: streamline regional processes. Her ambition was palpable, her approach direct. She dove into gathering insights,...
Creating a belonging culture
June 14, 2024 • by Sunita Sehmi in Coaching Corner • 5 min read
When Jules was promoted to global VP, the pressure was suddenly acute to bridge cultural differences and ensure everyone in the team felt a sense of belonging and ownership. Getting this right...
The challenge of setting ambitious targets as a leader
April 26, 2024 • by Angelica Adamski in Coaching Corner • 5 min read
Executive coach Angelica Adamski shares the challenges facing Lyndsey in aligning and leading a new and globally dispersed sales team....
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