The Challenge
At a certain level, working harder stops working.
The leaders I work with are high achievers, they're reliable, capable and willing to go the extra mile. But the same instincts that helped them progress are now holding them back.
I'm in back-to-back meetings all day and still feel behind.
I work harder than anyone on my team - but I'm not getting ahead.
I should be delegating more, I just don't know how to trust it.
I don't want to play politics, I just want to do good work.
The Reframe
It's not a performance problem. It's an operating problem.
The behaviours that got you here - saying yes, doing it yourself, staying later - are the same behaviours holding you back now. The shift required isn't about working harder. It's a small number of specific changes in how you operate.
What We Work On
I work with senior leaders to make three shifts that are small in theory but significant in practice:
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Focus: They prioritize the work that moves the business forward.​
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Leverage: They build a team that grows with them, by developing people and be accountable.
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Presence: They show up with intention in the moments that matter.
How It Works
Every engagement is different, but the structure is consistent. We start by getting a clear picture of what's actually getting in the way, not just the presenting problem, but the pattern underneath it. From there we work on one thing at a time, in real situations, over 4 or 6 months. Your manager is involved throughout so it's not just between us.