Coaching The Elephant

This article is an illustration of how belief and inner ownership drive team performance, using a scene from the film Invictus.

This episode is a discussion on the emotional challenges of succession, specifically when a founder struggles to relinquish authority.

This article is an analysis of how a leader's exit style shapes organizational stability and the success of their successor.

This post is an exploration of why adaptability and embodied practice are more vital than strategy in high-pressure situations.

This episode is a New Year’s reflection on the inevitability of failed plans and finding courage in moments of feeling lost.

This post is an encouragement to lower the threshold for joy by finding pleasure in small, everyday moments rather than waiting for big successes.

This episode is a reflection on how true possibility comes from releasing old identities and making space for new growth.

This post is an inquiry into the practice of authenticity and the necessity of setting boundaries instead of editing oneself for others.

This article is an examination of the discipline of truly living rather than merely existing, inspired by James Bond and Jack London.

This post is a warning against the trap of postponing satisfaction until goals are met, emphasizing the importance of showing up daily.

This article is a discussion on how letting go of material comfort and making personal sacrifices can unlock focus and a deeper sense of purpose.

This post is an exploration of inner steadiness and the quiet power of self-belief, using the metaphor of a tiny twig holding a massive rock.

This article is a reflection on finding clarity through action rather than planning, inspired by a recent walk with my daughter.

This post discusses the dangers of defining oneself by external roles and titles, arguing that such a fragile identity can lead to a sense of being lost when those things are gone. It introduces the Core Identity Model, which advocates for building a resilient sense of self based on one's core values, rather than on performance or labels.

This article explores grief not just as a response to death, but to any profound loss that shatters a person's sense of identity. It uses the Kübler-Ross Change Curve as a non-linear map to navigate loss, emphasizing that healing is about walking alongside others in pain, not about finding a quick fix.

This article explains that the stories people tell themselves shape their identity and choices. It discusses how some of these narratives are empowering while others are quietly limiting, often driven by inner saboteurs. The article offers insights and practical steps to help readers recognize their own stories and choose a new, more positive way forward.

This article explains that many conflicts seem to arise from minor events but are actually a reactivation of older, unresolved issues. It argues that seemingly insignificant disagreements are often signals of underlying tensions, unaddressed fears, or recurring behavioral patterns that must be understood rather than avoided.