In one of the Leadership Workshops I conducted last week, I reminded the leaders that there's nothing wrong with hiring for technical skills, expertise, experience, and education. But not to forget to also 'hire for hustle' - to find out a candidate's work ethic, because I said that you cannot coach...

The giant screen went black.

I was about to speak in front of 1,800 executives.

My laptop had just crashed.

No video. No display. Nothing.

And the host had already started introducing me.

Last weekend, I had the privilege of speaking at a leadership gathering about something I care deeply about...

After a recent leadership talk, someone from the audience sent me this message:

“Your ‘PUSO’ framework really stuck with me. In business, we spend so much time on the ‘head’ and the ‘hands,’ but you reminded us that elite performance really starts with the heart.”

That observation stayed with me.

The business world in 2026 isn't just fast; it’s relentless. For the C-Suite, the "Polycrisis" has become the permanent backdrop. Boards are demanding record-breaking KPIs, while teams are battling burnout and the friction of digital transformation.

In my recent TEDx talk, I spoke about the "HARD T...

Many leadership conversations start with inspiration. "Coach, how are you able to maintain your consistency over 4 decades?"

A powerful story. A moving talk. A moment that makes us reflect on the kind of leader we want to become.

And inspiration matters. It creates awareness. It opens the door to ...

For many senior leaders, growth used to mean one thing: accumulate experience, sharpen technical skills, and climb the ladder. That formula worked in a more predictable world.

Today, it’s no longer sufficient. I should know. I used to be that kind of leader/coach.

The challenges leaders face now—c...