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The Maturity Path from Personal Preference to Strategic Execution The One-Slide Request That Felt Too Small A leader asks a young professional: “Can you create one high-level single slide that gives me a view of all the social campaigns and cost metrics?” The young pro nods. Kind of. Internally, a dozen questions flare up. And…

Introduction As someone who has spent decades coaching executives and leaders, I understand how valuable your time and focus are. Every coaching session is an opportunity to explore ideas, solve challenges, and set the course for your next steps. But let’s face it - sometimes, the most meaningful insights get lost in the shuffle of…

Introduction At ScaleYOU, we deliberately use Japanese terms for our organizing principles because Lean thinking -though born in the U.S. - was refined into a transformative management system by Toyota and Japanese practitioners. Words like Kaizen, Poka-Yoke, and Gemba carry decades of hands-on learning and instantly convey complex ideas in a way English translations cannot.…

Ever hear of “limiting beliefs”? If you’ve ever said, or quietly thought, “I’m too set in my ways for coaching,” you’re not alone. It’s a common reflex, especially among high-achieving, seasoned professionals.

(with Hazelnuts, Dates, and Dried Fruit) Each Camino brings with it a fresh batch of inspiration—and a new version of these granola bars. I’ve made it a tradition to refine the recipe with every trek, nudging the ingredients and proportions closer to perfection. Whether it's swapping out nuts, balancing the dried fruit medley, or fine-tuning…

Let's have a short call Let’s talk about three reasons why you can’t lose: The Great Experience Awaits Now let's talk about why this is an almost guaranteed win Yes, it’s unsolicited—and on the surface, it might seem like a risk for the coach. And you’re right: even if I bring real value to the…