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    What's your unique values profile?
    Deborah Gehrmann & Lara MenkeOctober 6, 2026

    What's your unique values profile?

    That's the question behind COA, a scientifically grounded values psychometric assessment designed to give you practical leadership insights into your core values and drivers.

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    How to Give Feedback to Someone Who Doesn't Think They Need It
    Lara MenkeNovember 10, 2026

    How to Give Feedback to Someone Who Doesn't Think They Need It

    The real test of feedback is the person with low self-awareness. Why pushing harder doesn't work, and how turning the mirror around changes the conversation.

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    The Leadership Values That Set Founders Apart
    Deborah GehrmannAugust 18, 2026

    The Leadership Values That Set Founders Apart

    Founders are often assumed to be more ambitious and driven than corporate leaders. Data from CAIA's COA Values Assessment suggests something else sets them apart.

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    The Biggest Obstacle to Critical Thinking Is a Leader's Ego
    Lara Menke & Deborah GehrmannMay 7, 2026

    The Biggest Obstacle to Critical Thinking Is a Leader's Ego

    Why critical thinking is a key leadership skill AI can't replace. Improving critical thinking is less about thinking than it is about feeling. Why most leadership development misses the biggest obstacle: difficult emotions.

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    Have Organisations Engineered Joy Out of the Workplace?
    Jasper BosApril 15, 2026

    Have Organisations Engineered Joy Out of the Workplace?

    Joy at work isn't a nice-to-have, it's a performance signal. Why leadership teams need to protect it, especially as AI reshapes how we work.

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    Executive Coaching Isn't What You Think It Is
    Lara MenkeMarch 26, 2026

    Executive Coaching Isn't What You Think It Is

    Most leaders misunderstand executive coaching. Here's what it actually changes — starting with surfacing the patterns you can't see.

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    Pillars Of Peak Performance
    Lara MenkeMarch 6, 2024

    Pillars Of Peak Performance

    Leading a team to peak performance begins within. In this episode, Lara Menke gives us the keys to unlock our self-awareness and reach peak performance.

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    The Empowering Nature of Being Authentic
    Tunrea KhairaDecember 14, 2020

    The Empowering Nature of Being Authentic

    Why bringing more rather than less of who you are to your leadership is key to success.

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