We celebrate strengths for good reason. They’re what we lean on when things get tough. They shape our leadership style, how we build relationships, and how we navigate challenge. In interviews, development plans, and boardroom conversations, strengths are what we’re encouraged to play to. But here’s the paradox: The very strengths that fuel your success… can also quietly hold you back. It’s something I see often in coaching conversations with high-achievers: They’re not stuck

I remember working with a leader who felt completely lost after stepping into a senior role. He had always admired his previous boss—a...

Where does true confidence come from? Many people see it as something earned – a by-product of success, experience, or skill. But in my...