Sharp Insights for Sharp Minds
The Frame of Mind Coaching® Blog
Are You Diluted or Concentrated? A Leadership Look at Focus, Energy, and Burnout
When you try to be everything for everyone, your impact weakens and your energy thins out. To stay focused and grounded, you need to understand how to avoid burnout as a leader and protect what fuels you. This blog explores what it means to stay concentrated in a world that keeps trying to pull you apart.
The Silent Struggle of Succession: Why Family Businesses Need Coaching to Transition Smoothly
Leadership transition in family businesses is rarely about capability and almost always about emotion. Founders fear letting go, and successors fear overstepping. Family business coaching creates the space for both generations to move forward with confidence.
The Messy Side of Progress: Why Leadership Growth Requires the Willingness to Flop
A simple kitchen mishap reminded me that real growth is rarely neat. Leadership growth through failure is not a setback, it is the process. Every breakthrough begins with a moment you are willing to risk the flop.
Contrast Brings Clarity: A Leadership Lesson Most People Ignore
Contrast brings clarity. Learn how discomfort reveals misalignment in leadership—and why noticing the “itch” can transform how you think and lead.
The Real Cost of Time: Understanding the Value of Time in Leadership
After a long flight home, a simple Uber ride reminded me that the cheaper route isn’t always the better one. As leaders, we often make decisions based on habit or assumption instead of alignment. The real cost isn’t money—it’s time, energy, and presence.
The Illusion of Fear: A Lesson from 1,500 Feet Above Toronto
Fear often feels like protection… but sometimes, it’s just a convincing illusion that keeps us from moving forward.
Why do I keep making the same mistakes?
The content explores the cycle of making repeated mistakes, likening it to eating rotten mangoes. It emphasizes that many people continue to accept disappointment, hoping for different outcomes. The message advocates for recognizing harmful patterns, stopping fruitless expectations, and embracing new strategies to break free from this cycle, leading to improved life satisfaction.
Why great leaders make great coaches
Great leaders transcend traditional management by embracing coaching as a vital skill. Unlike managers who focus solely on execution, effective leaders inspire and empower their teams, fostering ownership, resilience, and innovation. This shift from directing to coaching not only enhances team engagement but also transforms organizational dynamics, leading to exceptional performance and growth.
Dealing with a change of plans
When plans go awry, people typically react emotionally, but adaptable individuals embrace change with curiosity. Adapters find opportunities in disruptions, adopting a flexible mindset that challenges ingrained beliefs and fosters resilience. By acknowledging feelings, seeking purpose, and pivoting towards new possibilities, they cultivate joy and peace of mind amidst uncertainty.
How to Stop Procrastinating
Procrastination is often misinterpreted as laziness, yet it reveals deeper beliefs about oneself and one’s work. By questioning these beliefs and simplifying tasks, one can overcome procrastination. It’s a coping strategy indicating underlying issues that need addressing. Challenging beliefs and breaking down tasks fosters motivation and productivity.
The key to successful relationships
Successful relationships thrive on authenticity. People often compromise their true selves to avoid judgment, leading to dissonance and tension. To build meaningful connections, individuals must openly communicate their needs and take responsibility for their happiness. By doing so, they unlock deeper, more genuine relationships and enhance mutual understanding and support.
How to help a grieving loved one
Supporting a grieving loved one involves simply being present and accepting their unique grieving process. Show compassion by offering steady support without trying to fix their pain. Share fond memories and gently shift the mood towards future possibilities. Acknowledge your own grief while ensuring they know they don’t have to walk this path alone.