Coaching leaders to confront the fears they can’t outrun.

What if our strengths, values, and even our success are the blind spots that keep us stuck?

In this episode, Gill Campbell—seasoned executive coach and co-leader of Arbinger UK—shares her personal journey and how she helps senior leaders uncover what’s really blocking their growth. From the hidden fear of being exposed to the subtle ways we self-sabotage, Gill unpacks the surprising truths that coaching reveals and how leaders can finally move forward.

Ideas we explore:

02:14 – How strengths can turn into liabilities.

06:37 – The fear every leader works hardest to hide.

10:52 – How blame keeps leaders from seeing clearly.

15:08 – Why values can become dangerous blind spots.

24:46 – Redefining self-compassion and its role in real change.

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Coaching through the most common challenges

Wow, I can only imagine what it must be like to be coached by this incredible Arbinger professional in the UK. She jumps right in on some of the issues that plague me on a daily basis. The thoughts she shares are so insightful and the help is so practical. This might be my absolute favorite episode so far.