The power dynamic problem
When you influence someone's career, it's natural for them to filter what they share. That's not about trust — it's about human dynamics. A structured process creates the space for fuller, more honest conversations.
Executive coaches have known this for decades. The first thing a good coach does is interview the people around you — leadership, peers, direct reports — to build a complete picture of your impact.
They ask the right questions in the right context. They anonymize the sources and synthesize responses into patterns you can act on.
This is the work that costs $25,000 and takes months. It's also the work that separates managers who plateau from leaders who keep growing.
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