The title of this video grabbed me as I head to the big 5-0 next year, but I shouldn't have been surprised that this video held much more. The message on vulnerability, emotion, and facing criticism struck a chord.
Just this morning in a session with a C-suite team, we discussed the importance of authenticity and embracing vulnerability for growth. It's time to shift our mindset from fitting in to showing up authentically, from seeking validation to inviting criticism for improvement. Team coaching and leadership development pave the way for this transformation.
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“It’s not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena…” – Theodore Roosevelt
Brené Brown’s insights on vulnerability hit close to home with this quote. Choosing courage over comfort means stepping into the arena, knowing full well that failure may be part of the process. In both leadership and Industrial-Organizational Psychology, vulnerability is often misunderstood, but it is key to creating spaces where people can learn, innovate, and thrive.
We often resist vulnerability, but when we try to avoid discomfort, we also numb joy and fulfillment. Our role as leaders—especially when guiding cross-generational teams—is to model authenticity, encourage growth, and demonstrate that struggle is part of success.
Being in the arena means showing up fully, embracing imperfection, and building resilient workplaces where failure is viewed as an opportunity to grow. The next generation is watching, and our example will shape their approach to courage and leadership.
Are you in the arena?
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𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗻'𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘁. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗿𝗼𝗲
Authenticity isn't an accessory—it's the foundation of true leadership.
Ever felt torn in male-dominated spaces? You're not alone.
After 16 years navigating these environments, I've seen the balance: men often bring directness, while women excel at empathy and organisational skills.
But here's the real game-changer: Authenticity.
Trying to fit in? It dilutes your potential.
Let your true self shine. It's your biggest asset, especially in entrepreneurship.
Brené Brown nails it by saying:
Show up,
be seen,
create.
Be who you want to be. Vulnerability isn't a weakness; it's a superpower.
Especially for talents in your team that facing the the Imposter syndrome, which can be explained as self-doubt of intellect, skills, or accomplishments among high-achieving individuals, it´s important to check-in and strengthen their confidence, by saying.
"𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩? 𝙔𝙤𝙪´𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪´𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙜𝙜𝙡𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜." - That´s our job!
It's not just about personal growth; it's about paving paths for others. Your authenticity can inspire a movement. Empowerment is collective, not solitary. As a leader, your genuine self can ignite change.
I´m sharing this message to all, with an extra highlight on ladies - don't blend in, stand out.
How does this resonate with your experiences? Share your thoughts. Let's redefine leadership, together.
Do you remember who inspired you to create your own path?
Let´s take a moment to share a practice of gratitude and tag the person below through the comments.
#𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻#𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻#Impostersyndrome#Leadership#Innovation#BusinessGrowth#Strategy#Success
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I recently observed a leadership training in the session of cultivating coaching as an integral part of being an effective leader. Listening is on the top of the list of coaching competency and so leadership skill. This brought me to share the four levels of listening by Otto Scharmer, which I learnt about at the beginning of my fundamental coaching training several years ago:
- Level 1. Downloading from the habit of judgement
- Level 2. Factual listening with an open mind noticing differences
- Level 3. Empathic listening with an open heart seeing through another person’s eyes with emotional connection
- Level 4. Generative listening with an open will connecting to an emerging higher future self of the other person
Of course, the four levels of listening are relevant at different contexts in the professional world and personal life. Yet, it is not possible to create transformative change if to stay at the habitual downloading mode of listening. It took me these years to practice and reflect to better embrace generative listening, in a space that my presence is in the client’s world and seeing the future higher self emerging and then a permanent shift from the current state of challenges.
Listening is not just an important competency in leadership, but the skill maters in all relationships.
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Last week, I watched a CEO lose a million-dollar deal in just 5 minutes.
The reason? He was checking his phone while the client was sharing their concerns.
Active listening isn't just a soft skill - it's a revenue driver.
In our latest video, we reveal 4 powerful listening techniques that separate exceptional leaders from average ones:
1. The Mirror Method
2. The Power Pause
3. The Question Quest
4. The Body Speaks
These techniques have helped countless professionals: ✓ Close bigger deals ✓ Build stronger teams ✓ Earn client trust faster ✓ Accelerate their career growth
Ready to transform your communication impact?
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