Over the last few months, I’ve noticed something interesting in almost every coaching session, whether it's a school leader stepping up, an entrepreneur rebuilding, or an athlete pushing for the next level. The conversation eventually lands on the same line: “I don’t know what my next step should be.” At first glance, it appears to be a strategy problem: What’s the plan? What should I focus on? What’s the right move? But most of the time, the issue isn’t a lack of ideas. It’s

Why Composure is the Real Edge in High Performance We often celebrate those who push the hardest, the ones who grind, hustle, and give it their all. But in sport, business, and life, the real differentiator isn’t intensity. It’s composure. The Myth of “Harder Means Better” When pressure builds, most people tend to double down on their efforts. They push, strain, and try to out-muscle the moment. But pressure doesn’t always respond to power; it responds to presence. Think of a

This week, a familiar theme surfaced across my coaching sessions, from the boardroom to the start line. Different stories, same lesson: before courage comes calm. One leader arrived feeling the weight of constant decision- making. Her voice carried pressure, the kind that comes from leading while holding your breath. We slowed things down, not to pause her progress, but to give her nervous system permission to catch up. Within minutes, her presence changed. She didn’t need to