Circle of Influence

Refocus executive energy from uncontrollable issues to actionable levers using a proven coaching framework grounded in Stephen Covey’s model.

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When to Use This Tool

Client is spending significant energy on things they cannot change

Leader feels overwhelmed and reactive rather than intentional and strategic

Client conflates what they can influence with what they can control

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Tool Classification

Domain

Executive

Type

Framework

Phase

Discovery Action

Details

30 min Mid session As-needed

Topics

Leadership Mindset Time Management

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1 VP promoted from technical role struggles with indirect leadership

Context

A VP of Engineering promoted six months ago from senior architect to lead a 40-person organization across three product teams. Previously controlled code quality directly through reviews and technical decisions. Now feels constantly frustrated by depending on other managers to execute technical vision.

How to Introduce

Frame this as mapping the leadership transition, not a time management exercise. 'Your leverage changed when your title ...

2 Director deflects by filling Concern with industry trends and market forces 🔒

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