CoachLab writings on leadership

Saying NO, or how do I say NO when everyone expects me to say YES?

Have you tried the techniques, read motivational articles, yet you keep slipping back into the same old pattern? Saying no is not a communication skill, it's an identity issue. This article is for those who already know they need to change, but have realised they can't do it alone. Through real stories, research and coaching experiences, we show you why most people fail and how a coach can help you finally learn to protect your boundaries. If you're tired of overcommitting and burnout, it's time to seek professional help.

There is not one good leadership style, but nine (9). Which is yours?

Successful leadership does not depend on a single style. This article introduces the 9 basic leadership style models, helps you recognise your own, and shows you how to become a more flexible and effective leader by consciously using the right tools for the situation.

Generation Z and leadership: does everyone really want to be boss in 5 years?

Generation Z and leadership: does everyone really want to be boss in 5 years? The labour market is changing, and Generation Z (born between 1995-2010) makes up a growing share of the workforce. While the popular media often suggests that all young...

How I became a leader when I was young: an authentic story of becoming a leader

How did a 26-year-old junior marketing coordinator become the leader of a 50-strong team in four years? That's how Martha became a leader at a young age, and this is her story - a real-life example of how talent, perseverance and the right coaching support can create success for young leaders.

Saying NO, or how do I say NO when everyone expects me to say YES?

Saying NO, or how do I say NO when everyone expects me to say YES?

Have you tried the techniques, read motivational articles, yet you keep slipping back into the same old pattern? Saying no is not a communication skill, it's an identity issue. This article is for those who already know they need to change, but have realised they can't do it alone. Through real stories, research and coaching experiences, we show you why most people fail and how a coach can help you finally learn to protect your boundaries. If you're tired of overcommitting and burnout, it's time to seek professional help.

There is not one good leadership style, but nine (9). Which is yours?

There is not one good leadership style, but nine (9). Which is yours?

Successful leadership does not depend on a single style. This article introduces the 9 basic leadership style models, helps you recognise your own, and shows you how to become a more flexible and effective leader by consciously using the right tools for the situation.

Leadership as a Lifelong Journey - And Why It's Not a Goal, But a Process

Leadership as a Lifelong Journey - And Why It's Not a Goal, But a Process

Leadership has never been - and never will be - a title or an achieved status. Leadership is not a title, it is a relationship. It is not a position, but a presence. It is not power, but responsibility. And every day you have to choose again: be a learner today - or try to be "ready".

The first way is perhaps more difficult. But it is the only one that makes you truly human - and a true leader.

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How do you manage the pressure of sales performance expectations? - Prevent burnout (too)

How do you manage the pressure of sales performance expectations? - Prevent burnout (too)

This morning, in a business group, the question that I have heard or been asked many times elsewhere and that plagues countless salespeople around the world came up again: how do we cope with the constant sales performance pressure?
The numbers, the monthly targets, the daily expectations - they all add up to a burden that not only reduces motivation in the long run, but can also lead to severe burnout.

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