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In uncertain times, the real work of leadership happens within
"Uncertain times test leaders in ways that stable environments never do." Birgit Hoffmann, Executive Coach (ICF PCC) When markets shift, strategies evolve, and pressure increases, leaders are expected to provide direction, stability, and confidence. Teams look upward for signals — sometimes more than leaders realise. But uncertainty does something deeper than test strategy. It tests the internal steadiness of the leader. Employees quickly sense whether a leader remains ground
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Mar 132 min read


Coaching veterinary students toward resilience
As an executive coach working with veterinary students in Namibia, I step into a container of resilience. Let me share their story—the...
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Jul 11, 20244 min read


Running towards success: How executive coaching supports leaders to transform into champions
With Two Oceans ultra marathon behind us, and the big C (Comrades) about a month away, I pondered about the value of long-distance...
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May 9, 20242 min read


The "Gold Standard": Why it is wise to choose an ICF accredited Executive Coach
When searching for a coach to guide your professional journey, the abundance of options can be overwhelming. Amidst the sea of...
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Mar 17, 20242 min read


Navigating Stress: Essential insights for Professionals for improved work life balance
Stress not only contributes to premature ageing and disease, but also impacts decision making and executive presence. In today's...
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Mar 7, 20242 min read


Warm wishes for a Christmas filled with hope, joy and magic!
May this season fill your heart with dreams as bright as the holiday lights! Embrace the spirit of possibilities, set bold goals, and...
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Dec 11, 20231 min read


October is mental health month. How do you show up?
How do you navigate the tightrope between performance and self-care, between achievement and mindfulness? Do you thrive, or have you...
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Oct 26, 20232 min read


It Takes a Village to Thrive: The remarkable influence of teachers, mentors and coaches
They say, "It takes a village to raise a child." But have you ever considered how this adage applies to our professional development? In...
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Jul 16, 20232 min read


"Unleashing Leadership Potential: The Transformative Power of Executive Coaching"
A lot is being said about the remarkable benefits of executive coaching for today's leaders. In the fast-paced and ever-evolving business...
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Jun 18, 20232 min read


We must first lead ourselves, and then only then we can lead others.
Or, how self-reflection can support you to grow into a great leader! Think back on all of the different leaders that you’ve had in your...
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Apr 2, 20233 min read
Creating strong company boards
The 2022 Annual Corporate Directors Survey from PwC reveals some interesting findings around #BoardPerformance: #Directors are...
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Mar 3, 20231 min read


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Dec 21, 20220 min read


What are some of the benefits of executive coaching?
Executive coaching is perhaps the most powerful approach to leadership development and transformation for senior leaders and high...
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Aug 20, 20221 min read


What makes you lie awake at night?
Contributors to executive stress and burnout. Or “He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” Nietzsche Everyone is at risk...
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Jun 20, 20222 min read


The power of stillness in leadership
Stillness means “to be steady while the world spins around you. To act without frenzy. To hear only what needs to be heard. To possess...
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May 29, 20222 min read


“What got you here won’t get you there” …. managing in times of change and uncertainty
The pace of change in our lives is fast and accelerating. This is coupled to impermanence und uncertainty. There are ever-increasing...
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Apr 4, 20223 min read


Want to achieve your goals this year? Invest in developing grit.
We often push ourselves to be productive, by which many of us mean ‘busy’, and busi-ness seldom leads to the real success we yearn for. ...
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Jan 10, 20222 min read


The end of the year is an opportunity to reflect, and prepare for another successful year!
The end of the year is the ideal opportunity to reflect on all that happened this year and prepare for the year to come. Self-reflection...
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Dec 11, 20212 min read


Leadership is not a solo flight!
As a leader, your performance is only as good as the aggregated performance of your team. Leadership is not a solo flight! How do you...
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Oct 30, 20212 min read


Your circle of influence dictates your path
Every business needs strong leaders to guide, inspire and impact those around them, to work together and achieve a common goal. To be...
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Jul 31, 20212 min read
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