Leading can be a daunting task. It can throw up all kinds of uncomfortable feelings, resulting in you believing that…
Louise van der Westhuizen
Company growth with strategy
“But, if I’m not this, what would I be?”
This was a question I was asked by John who was experiencing a crisis a little while ago. At that moment John and I weren’t in a classic coaching conversation per se. We were in a conversation where he appeared at the edge of what he felt could handle in his life.
The term ‘roller coaster’ seemed very apt when I reflected on the conversations I’d had with leaders over the years. Even for myself I remember the days when I was riding high, ploughing through the work, and feeling invincible.