Embracing conflict, the catalyst for renewal
David learns to see conflict not as an end, but as a cycle of renewal - embracing tension, repair, and trust to transform his work relationships...
In this series, we share real-world, practical coaching scenarios. Read on to discover the specific challenges highlighted in the cases and the insights that could help you navigate and find solutions to your own multifaceted challenges. How might these insights and questions apply to you?Â

February 20, 2026 • by Nathalie Ducrot in Coaching Corner • 5 min read
Elizabeth faces a career crossroads and works with a coach to clarify her ambitions, negotiate her future, and harness the power of constructive disagreement...
Continue readingJanuary 30, 2026 • by Qi Zhang in Coaching Corner • 5 min read
David learns to see conflict not as an end, but as a cycle of renewal - embracing tension, repair, and trust to transform his work relationships...
January 30, 2026 • by Qi Zhang in Coaching Corner • 7 min read
Striving to be a superhero has backfired professionally and personally for ambitious Frances. It’s time to ease her foot off the gas, says Qi Zhang...
October 31, 2025 • by Brenda Steinberg in Coaching Corner • 6 min read
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....
July 24, 2025 • by Pascal Chauvie in Coaching Corner • 7 min read
Here are four ways to emerge unscathed and even empowered from difficult performance reviews....
May 9, 2025 • by Vincent Pieterse in Coaching Corner • 5 min read
Frank's transformation from overwhelmed investor to empowered leader demonstrates how coaching and collaboration enabled him to stand back, delegate, and recover his life....
May 2, 2025 • by Sunita Sehmi in Coaching Corner • 5 min read
Sarah, a senior manager at a global pharmaceutical company, excels in her role but feels overwhelmed by workplace demands. Struggling to assert herself and make aligned personal decisions, she recognizes the need...
February 13, 2025 • by Nadine Hack in Coaching Corner • 5 min read
Through mentoring, team empowerment, and striking a balance between leadership and personal development, Susan, a female CEO, overcomes micromanagement and burnout....
January 31, 2025 • by Angelica Adamski in Coaching Corner • 5 min read
In our Coaching Corner series, we share real-world coaching cases that come from our work with leaders....
December 18, 2024 • by Paul Vanderbroeck in Coaching Corner • 5 min read
Anne, a recently hired CFO at a multinational manufacturing company, embraces delegation, strategic thinking, and professional development as she moves from consultant to leader....
November 30, 2024 • by Audrey Bartolomei in Coaching Corner • 5 min read
Riley, who is experiencing burnout, works with an executive coach to shift the focus from people-pleasing and perfection to something more genuine....
October 31, 2024 • by Robyn Wilson in Coaching Corner • 6 min read
As a seasoned vice president, Jan must oversee a crucial conference in Singapore after the acquisition. In the face of cultural complexity, she looks for direction to bring disparate parties together and...
October 18, 2024 • by Véronique Bogliolo Friedman in Coaching Corner • 5 min read
In our Coaching Corner series, we share real-world coaching cases that come from our work with leaders....

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