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The Inner Critic in Coaching —When the Judge Sits in the Supervisor’s Chair
The inner critic erodes confidence—even in skilled coaches. This post explores how supervision helps coaches disidentify from shame, perfectionism, and doubt, creating space to reflect, feel, and reclaim their true authority.
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Sep 29, 20253 min read


The Inner Saboteur in Leadership Transitions
Just when success is within reach, leaders sometimes pull back. This post explores the “inner saboteur”—a defense against shame, guilt, and identity loss—and how coaches can help leaders integrate rather than exile it.
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Sep 22, 20253 min read


Shame and the Fear of Incompetence in Leadership Roles
Shame drives more leadership behavior than we think. This post explores how fear of exposure affects executives—and how coaches can help leaders reflect, contain, and reclaim authority from a place of presence.
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Sep 15, 20253 min read


Consulting as Containment: When Clients Redefine the Task
Consultants are often unconsciously hired to contain system anxiety. This post explores how to recognize when the real task is being displaced—and how to re-contract for clarity, containment, and change.
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Sep 8, 20253 min read


Basic Assumptions in Teams: Dependency, Fight, Flight
Why do teams stall, blame, or idealize leaders under stress? This post explores Bion’s basic assumption theory and shows how leaders and consultants can recognize and contain unconscious group dynamics to restore the task.
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Aug 14, 20253 min read


Supervision in Executive Coaching: What Supervisors See That Coaches Miss
Supervision helps coaches navigate what’s unconscious in the work. This post explores how supervisors detect emotional dynamics, enactments, and ethical drift—providing the containment and clarity coaches need in complex systems.
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Jul 25, 20253 min read
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