Ever feel like you’re doing everything right as a leader… but something’s still off?

You’ve got the vision, the drive, the team-first mindset…But the energy just isn’t there. Engagement feels flat.

Something’s missing, and you can’t quite put your finger on it.

That’s exactly where my client was.

On paper, they were the kind of leader any team would be lucky to have.
But in our coaching sessions, a pattern started to surface: Despite their best efforts, the team wasn’t fully leaning in.

So, we got to work. We unpacked what was going on beneath the surface and found a blind spot.

The leader’s focus on executing in a certain way made the team feel like they couldn’t make suggestions or be encouraged to offer innovative, creative ideas.

Silence wasn’t agreement. It was hesitation.

To their credit, my client didn’t resist the insight. They welcomed it!

From there, we focused on small, powerful shifts:
✔️ Asking more open-ended questions
✔️ Making space for diverse perspectives
✔️ Celebrating shared wins and collaborative input

And the shift? It was real!

Engagement grew.
Employee ideas and suggestions came forward.

This leader discovered that leading with curiosity didn’t weaken their authority. It deepened their impact.

Leadership is about being willing to see what we might be missing and having the courage to grow from it.