Negative comparison kept my client silent in the room. Here’s how she broke free. ↓ Ever been in a meeting and suddenly start comparing yourself to everyone else in the room? That’s what happened to my client Kristian, a Director of Partnerships at a game company. She told me:“They’re so much more experienced. Who am I to speak up?” The result? She stayed quiet when her voice was needed most and it started costing her opportunities for promotion. In this week’s Hot Seat Coaching newsletter, I...
5 months ago • 1 min read
When uncertainty makes you quiet in the room ↓ Ever bite your tongue in a high-stakes meeting? Annette, an exec at a major music label, was doing exactly that. Restructures, shifting priorities, and a dose of self-doubt had her second-guessing her POV, right when her voice mattered most. In this week’s Hot Seat Coaching newsletter, I share how Annette stopped holding back and started speaking from conviction, plus the 3 simple strategies we used to get her there. Read the full article here....
5 months ago • 1 min read
How This TV Director Learned to Give Feedback With Confidence ↓ For a lot of leaders, giving constructive feedback feels uncomfortable—almost like stepping into conflict. That’s exactly how my client Paige, a Television Director for a local news program, felt. She knew her team depended on her guidance to grow their careers, but every time she tried to give feedback, she froze. In this week’s Hot Seat Coaching, I share Paige’s story and the 3 simple shifts that helped her move past the nerves...
5 months ago • 1 min read
What a streaming exec discovered when her drive went missing ↓ One of my clients, Jade, is a Marketing Director at a major streaming company. After her summer break, she came back to work expecting to pick up her momentum. Instead, she hit a wall. Her calendar was full. Her meetings were nonstop. But her spark? Gone. In this week’s Hot Seat Coaching, I share how Jade uncovered what was really behind her “flat” energy and the small shifts that helped her reignite her motivation (without...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Surviving a Micromanaging Boss ↓ My client Max, a Director for a sports association, has a VP who micromanages everything. The result? His brain was constantly in threat mode...killing his focus, creativity, and confidence. In my latest newsletter, I share 3 neuroscience-backed moves that helped Max regain control (and his sanity) without confronting his boss head-on. If you’ve ever worked under a micromanager, you will want these tools. Read more here Dealing with a micromanaging boss? Let’s...
6 months ago • 1 min read
How a Studio Leader Conquered Uncertainty ↓ Uncertainty isn’t just uncomfortable. It can hijack your leadership. My client Sydney, a Director at a major studio, was drowning in it. Every decision felt high-stakes, every move second-guessed, and the constant pressure left her exhausted and reactive. If you’ve ever felt the weight of the unknown pressing in, you will want to read this week’s newsletter. I’m sharing the exact shifts that helped Sydney take back control, leading with clarity,...
6 months ago • 1 min read
She Built a Production Powerhouse Then Questioned Every Decision ↓ Nicole is the CEO of a small but thriving production company. On the outside, she was doing everything right...hitting goals, growing her team, and attracting more high-profile projects. But inside? Her decision-making had slowed to a crawl. Each new success seemed to bring more hesitation, not less. Why? Because the stakes felt higher, leading her to no longer fully trusted her own instincts. In coaching, she admitted what so...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Why Giving Feedback Feels Hard ↓ Let’s talk about something that makes even seasoned leaders squirm: Giving constructive feedback. It sounds like it should be simple, right? Be clear. Be kind. Focus on behavior, not personality. But real life isn’t that neat. In the coaching room, feedback conversations come up constantly. Often as a point of tension, confusion, or avoidance. And not because leaders don’t care. It’s because feedback is personal, even when we try to make it professional. It...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Your Next Chapter Starts in Your Brain ↓ Reinvention isn’t just a career decision—it’s a brain decision. We love to believe we can just map out a new direction, build a plan, and charge ahead. But here’s what I’ve seen again and again in my coaching work: If your brain isn’t on board, nothing moves. That’s exactly what Scott was up against. As the VP of Talent Management for a well-known production company, Scott was great at his job. Respected. Trusted. Steady. But when we met, he was...
9 months ago • 1 min read