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After hundreds of coaching conversations with executives, we’ve noticed something fascinating: the insights that create the biggest shifts are rarely what people expect when they start.

People come into our coaching sessions thinking they need help with time management or difficult conversations. What they discover goes much deeper. Here are the top 4 real-world insights we’ve uncovered recently.

Insight 1 – “I’ve Been Solving the Wrong Problem”

A general manager came to coaching frustrated that her team wasn’t stepping up. Three sessions in, she had a realisation: “I’m not giving them room to step up. I solve problems before they even know there’s an issue.”

She’d been so focused on being responsive and capable that she’d accidentally created a team that waited for her to have all the answers. The problem wasn’t their capability—it was her leadership pattern.

Key takeaway: Sometimes this just requires a focus flip: try addressing the cause, not the symptom of an issue.

Insight 2 – “My Strength Has Become My Limitation”