The risks of ‘knowing it all’
Jan was used to having the last word as a successful Chief Financial Officer (CFO),and didn’t heed a serious and prescient warning from a team member much to the cost of the...
Coaching Corner
Stuck in the safety zone? Here’s how to break free
October 31, 2025 • by Brenda Steinberg in Coaching Corner • 6 min read • 
Audio available
Hard-working Francine is good at what she does, but risk-averse. By exploring what’s holding her back, she learns to drive herself and her organization to greater heights....
Continue readingLatest
Share
Knowing when pressure is too high
March 15, 2024 • by Francesca Giulia Mereu, Maude Pittet Nazareno in Coaching Corner • 4 min read
Having to lead the team through a particularly stressful period when a number of colleagues were injured and evacuated, Robin sought the support of a professional executive coach who could shed light...
Audio available
A leader’s fear of losing control
October 19, 2023 in Coaching Corner • 4 min read
Through executive coaching, Alex embarked on a journey of introspection: one that unearthed a deep-rooted fear of losing control....
Global team leadership: What got you here may not get you there
October 19, 2023 in Coaching Corner • 5 min read
Demoralized by this criticism and with team engagement plummeting, Charlie came to IMD for help from an executive coach....
Learn Brain Circuits
Join us for daily exercises focusing on issues from team building to developing an actionable sustainability plan to personal development. Go on - they only take five minutes.
Explore Leadership
What makes a great leader? Do you need charisma? How do you inspire your team? Our experts offer actionable insights through first-person narratives, behind-the-scenes interviews and The Help Desk.
Join Membership
Log in here to join in the conversation with the I by IMD community. Your subscription grants you access to the quarterly magazine plus daily articles, videos, podcasts and learning exercises.