Cherie Silas, MCC, Author at Tandem Coaching

Finding Your Purpose: How a Coach Helps Tech Leaders Thrive

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain. This famous quote resonates deeply in the corridors of tech leadership. In an industry defined by rapid growth and constant disruption, even high-achieving CTOs and VPs can hit a wall where […]

Unlocking Your Leadership Potential with Executive Coaching

Google’s former CEO Eric Schmidt once admitted he was skeptical about getting a coach—after all, he was already a top executive . But he soon realized that the right coach provides something even the best leaders need: honest outside perspective and guidance to reach their full potential. He’s not alone. Today, one-third of Fortune 500 […]

Managing Stress and Anxiety: Coaching Strategies for Leaders’ Well-Being

Nearly 70% of C-suite executives have contemplated quitting their jobs for roles that better support their well-being . This stark statistic shows that even the most senior leaders are not immune to stress and anxiety. In boardrooms and virtual meetings across the world, CEOs and VPs face relentless pressure—quarterly targets, high-stakes decisions, and the unspoken […]

Improving Your Relationships: The Role of a Relationship Coach

The boardroom was silent as the CTO finished his update. His strategy was brilliant, but his team’s morale was plummeting. One by one, talented directors had resigned, citing a toxic environment. The CTO was stunned – how could a leader so competent in strategy struggle so much with relationships? This dilemma is all too common […]

Setting and Achieving Meaningful Goals: A Coaching Approach for Leaders

One morning not long ago, I sat across from a CEO who felt overwhelmed. She was juggling dozens of priorities, yet still felt a gnawing worry that her most meaningful goals were slipping through the cracks. This scenario is common at the top. C-level leaders and senior executives face intense demands – quarterly targets, back-to-back […]

Boosting Your Confidence and Self-Esteem Through Coaching

TL;DR – Key Takeaways: •Confidence is a skill: Even top executives can build confidence and self-esteem with practice and the right support. Coaching provides tools to reframe negative inner dialogue and overcome self-doubt. •High-pressure leadership: In stressful situations, strong confidence helps leaders stay composed, decisive, and effective . Self-assured executives inspire trust and resilience in […]

Reflective Practice in Coaching Supervision for Growth

Coaching supervision is a collaborative, reflective process in which coaches work with a qualified supervisor to continuously improve their coaching through dialogue and feedback (ICF Definition of Coaching Supervision). Unlike one-off training, supervision is an ongoing professional support mechanism that helps coaches maintain high standards, ethical integrity, and self-awareness in their practice. This research overview […]

Navigating Career Transitions with an Executive Coach

When asked to rank life’s toughest challenges, senior leaders put “making a transition at work” at the very top – ahead of bereavement, divorce, and health issues . Stepping into a higher leadership role, switching industries, or even launching your own venture is exhilarating, but also high-stakes. Various studies show that 38% to over 50% […]

Overcoming Executive Burnout: How Coaching Helps Leaders Find Balance

The Reality of Executive Burnout A Growing Crisis: Burnout is on the rise even in the C-suite. Recent surveys show that nearly 70% of executives have considered quitting for roles that better support their well-being . In one study of healthcare leaders, 75% reported feeling burned out in the past six months and 93% believed […]

Is Executive Coaching Right for You?

If you’re an executive or technology leader facing complex challenges or seeking an edge in your performance, you might be wondering: Is coaching right for me? The answer from many top leaders is a resounding “yes.” In fact, even high-profile tech executives have embraced coaching. Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google, called hiring an executive […]