Executive Presence for “Quiet” Professionals
At least once a week, I hear from Sensitive Strivers – deeply feeling and high-achieving leaders – who ask, “How do I project more executive presence? This is such a common question because most Sensitive Strivers believe they lack presence. But the fact that you’re sensitive doesn’t mean you can’t command a room. What if it meant you […]
How to Give Tough Feedback Without Losing Your Confidence
Marcus, a technical operations director, felt physically ill at the thought of giving tough feedback to his team. He believed that as a leader, it should be easy. But as a Sensitive Striver, it felt overwhelming. He managed a diverse team at a multinational cybersecurity firm, excelling in handling multiple tasks and cultural nuances. He was […]
How to Maintain Your Composure at Work
Do you find it a challenge to maintain your composure at work? Danielle, the COO of a digital banking company, was known for her kind and welcoming nature, earning the trust and admiration of her team. However, being a Sensitive Striver, she often found it difficult to mask her feelings, especially during high-pressure situations. One […]
How to Maintain Career Growth During a Company Downsizing
James, an operations director at a manufacturing company, was doing great in his career. His team had grown twice its size in just a year, largely due to his skill in managing change and implementing key supply chain projects. Downsizing was the last worry on his mind. In fact, he was all set for a […]
Why Successful People Choose Self-Compassion Over Self-Esteem
For the last ten years, I’ve been fascinated by confidence – how to gain it, raise it, and maintain it. This interest comes from my own struggles with insecurity, self-compassion and learning to manage life as someone who is a deep thinker and feeler. I began noticing a trend among my coaching clients. Despite being […]
4 Ways to Recover After Getting Passed Up for a Promotion
Michelle was thrilled when the HR director asked if she wanted to apply for a position in the company’s sustainability department. It was a big step up from her current job as an associate analyst to a corporate social responsibility officer, a role that would challenge him to apply her finance skills to the company’s […]
