Vision Coaching Inc.

03/05/2026

As coaches, we help leaders clarify values.

But what about leadership principles?

A recent MIT Sloan Management Review article shows how two business schools defined the principles guiding how leadership is practised in their systems.

A few takeaways:
• The process of defining principles builds alignment
• They must reflect the unique identity of the organization
• Dynamic principles support adaptive leadership
• They should be meaningful and engaging

When clearly integrated, principles shape culture in tangible ways.

A useful framework to bring into senior team conversations.
Read the article here: https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/leadership-principles-how-inspiration-pays-off/?utm_campaign=180578258-Fresh%20Ideas&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=21509649&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--7qGMaiYQgJx26UXW8Ls9TYGVYGitNbCxVuJTWrBayPmQv77UrhDXwG2sIo7yT9qPXpZp0AQfz2YPGNxoJBT9OuY_UUnzToiD3v9wBFk9KnNTTabc

03/04/2026

If you’re capable, committed, and still feeling stuck in ways you can’t quite name, you’re not alone.

Often, nothing in the role needs to change.

The thinking does.

One on one coaching creates space for that shift.

And that’s where momentum comes back.

Learn more about the power of one-to-one leadership coaching here:
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Book a discovery call:
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03/03/2026

More and more senior leaders are quietly asking themselves a difficult question:

Can I keep doing this?

A recent Harvard Business Review article highlights what many executives are experiencing behind the scenes. Roles that were once aspirational now feel unsustainable. The pressure is constant. The expectations keep expanding. And resilience alone is not enough.

Instead of pushing leaders to simply work harder or endure more, the article introduces a different idea: a Personal Retention Plan.

A Personal Retention Plan invites leaders to pause and reflect:
• What does my role actually need to accomplish today?
• Where am I energized in my work, and where am I depleted?
• What expectations or assumptions need to be reset?

The insight is simple but powerful. Many leaders do not need to leave. They need to redesign how they lead.

We see these issues in our coaching. If you or others in your organization are wrestling with these questions, message us to find out how we can help.

You can read the full Harvard Business Review article here: https://hbr.org/2026/01/what-to-do-when-your-senior-role-feels-totally-unsustainable?utm_campaign=180578258-Fresh%20Ideas&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=21509649&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--crnRQlTvCkqzKtz4KqI75WxAEd99fXggctVG-jPfl1n7lZO4MB_IkuFDv-PK8MJZFf25jA57u9--v4PYIP5DHKDekjQhpEVdGCfwaLxnsr75JE-s

02/26/2026

Why do strong leaders often thrive within their own teams – yet struggle when working across departments?

In her latest article, Vision coach Crystal Trevors explores one of the most overlooked drivers of collaboration – shared norms.

When teams never pause to clarify how they want to work together – how meetings are structured, how decisions are made and how disagreement is handled – people fill the gaps with assumptions. That’s where friction quietly grows.

The solution isn’t complicated, but it does require intention.

A thoughtful, practical read for leaders navigating cross-functional work.

https://www.visioncoachinginc.com/post/the-overlooked-habit-that-transforms-collaboration-across-teams

As a long-time leader and now a leadership and executive coach, I’m seeing some very consistent patterns across organizations of all sizes and structures.

02/25/2026

Leadership can feel isolating in ways people don’t talk about much.

You’re expected to be clear when things aren’t.

Steady when you feel stretched.

Confident even when you’re questioning yourself.

One-to-one coaching gives leaders a place to put all of that down.

To think clearly. To reset. To move forward with intention instead of force.

This story shows how one coaching conversation can change everything:
https://na3.hubs.ly/y0kSMb0

Book a discovery call:
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02/24/2026

Resilience isn’t something you either “have” or you don’t.

It’s something you practise.

In our latest blog, Pete Stoddart reflects on the moments that actually build resilience in leadership – the tough quarters, the difficult conversations, the weeks where everything stacks up.

The article also highlights insights from Marilyn Orr's work on everyday resiliency.

Resilience isn’t about avoiding difficulty. It’s about staying in long enough to grow through it.

Read more:

Resilience gets talked about like it’s something you either have or you don’t. I don’t think that’s true. In leadership – and in business – resilience isn’t a personality trait. It’s built in moments when you could reasonably decide you’re out.

02/23/2026

Ever notice how some leaders seem to carry everything themselves?

They solve. They decide. They step in.

And slowly, they become the bottleneck.

The Coach Approach shifts that dynamic.

It helps leaders develop people who think, decide, and take ownership.

It’s a powerful way to lead and a learnable skill.

Learn more about Using the Coach Approach™ and join our next cohort here:
https://na3.hubs.ly/y0kSW10

02/12/2026

Authenticity is often held up as a leadership virtue – but it’s not enough on its own.

In MIT Sloan Management Review, Are You an Authentic Leader or an Authentic Jerk? explores how honesty can backfire when it isn’t paired with self-awareness, curiosity and care for others.

A sharp reminder that leadership impact matters more than intent – and that “being yourself” still comes with responsibility.

🔗 https://na3.hubs.ly/y0jkvd0

02/10/2026

As organizations flatten and teams become more interconnected, leadership isn’t getting simpler – it’s getting more relational.

In The Conversation, Why the Burden of Leadership Is Really About Managing Relationships argues that today’s leadership challenge isn’t hierarchy or authority, but the growing complexity of relationships leaders must navigate every day.

A thoughtful read for leaders feeling stretched – not by tasks, but by expectations, influence and connection.

🔗 https://na3.hubs.ly/y0j8sx0

02/05/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Jill Carroll to the Vision Coaching roster.

Jill brings more than 25 years of leadership experience, including senior leadership roles in the Canadian telecommunications sector. As an internationally certified executive coach, she works with leaders navigating change, complexity and transition.

Known for her calm, thoughtful approach, Jill creates space for leaders to slow down, reflect honestly and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Learn more about Jill and our coaching roster:
https://na3.hubs.ly/y0hmkq0

02/04/2026

Big shout out to Jessica Mackenzie owner/baker JLM Patisserie for our branded 2026 cookies!! Not only do they showcase or logo they are also delicious.

02/03/2026

Big decisions rarely come with clear instructions.

In this month’s featured story, cardiac surgeon Pablo Ruda Vega shares how coaching helped him slow down, reflect honestly, and gain clarity during a pivotal leadership moment.

Working with Vision Coaching’s Jeff Green, Pablo discovered that understanding why he felt unsettled was the first step toward moving forward with confidence.

“Some jobs have a beginning, a development and an end,” he says. “That realization gave me peace of mind.”

👉 Read Pablo’s story: https://na3.hubs.ly/y0hg2L0

Curious how coaching could support you through change? We’d love to explore that conversation with you. Message us.