For clients who are looking to increase their influence and impact, I often ask a simple question:“Where does your sense of authority actually come from?” Their answers are usually thoughtful — and revealing. In 2026, authority is quietly changing. More and more, the leaders who are most effective aren’t the loudest or busiest. They’re the […]

Despite more coaching, more tools, and more insight, executive burnout is still rising — here’s why. Many of the leaders I speak with don’t use the word “burnout” right away. Instead, they say things like: Burnout in 2026 looks different than it did years ago. It’s not always about exhaustion — it’s about identity fatigue, […]

What some easy practices you can use to shift from reactivity to leading with more clear authority? Read on… A client recently came to me frustrated by how quickly he was snapping in virtual meetings with the level of distraction evident in his distributed team members. He knew his short temper wasn’t aligned with the […]

Have you ever noticed that even when you’re doing everything “right,” it can still feel hard to sustain your leadership capacity and influence? I’ve been having more and more coaching conversations lately in which my high achieving clients say something like, “I know what to do — I just don’t have the same reserves to […]

Have you noticed that something has shifted as we enter 2026? In conversations with leaders, I’m noticing the focus is not on performance metrics as much as usual. What do leaders seem to be asking for and focusing on as we move into 2026? I invite you to read on and let me know your […]