Tandem Coaching Blog

Picture this: You’re a senior leader spearheading a high-stakes transformation. The pressure is on, and all eyes are watching how you’ll steer the ship through change. In moments like this, even the best leaders can feel the weight of uncertainty. It’s no surprise that many turn to executive coaching – not as a sign of […]

It’s lonely at the top. Halfway through his first year as CEO, John realized this firsthand. Despite a strong track record, he found himself overwhelmed – major decisions kept him up at night, his team’s morale was slipping, and he had no sounding board. He isn’t alone. In fact, nearly two-thirds of CEOs don’t receive […]

It’s 7 A.M. on a Monday and a CTO of a fast-growing tech startup is already juggling a code deployment issue, a hiring dilemma, and a back-to-back schedule of Zoom meetings. In the past, finding time for leadership development felt impossible – a luxury crowded out by urgent demands. Yet the pressure to grow as […]

As a CEO sifted through another 80-hour week, she realized her schedule was packed fixing problems – but none of her calendar was devoted to the strategic visioning she excelled at. This scenario is common: senior leaders often feel compelled to “fix” weaknesses while their greatest strengths sit underutilized. In high-stakes executive roles, understanding what […]

When a Fortune 500 company announced a sudden restructuring, the CEO found himself awake at 3 a.m., worrying about how to steer his team through the turmoil. Would he make the right calls? How would his people react? As an executive coach, I’ve sat alongside many leaders in moments like these. Change is inevitable in […]

Time is every executive’s most precious — and scarcest — resource. One Harvard study found CEOs in its sample worked 62.5 hours per week on average, often spilling into nights, weekends, and even vacation days . The demand on a leader’s schedule is relentless. Yet despite these marathon hours, many senior leaders feel they’re sprinting […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]