12 Dec

My leadership journey: from engineering teacher to global executive to leadership (team) coach

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In this personal leadership journey, Jan Salomons shares how he transitioned from an engineering teacher to a global executive and ultimately to a leadership and executive coach. Drawing on more than 35 years of international leadership experience across complex organisations, he reveals the pivotal insights that shaped his purpose: leadership is human work, not just technical or operational skill....
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11 Dec

Evidence-Based Impact of Coaching: What the Most Reliable Studies Show

The latest scientific research on workplace coaching shows a clear, measurable pattern: meaningful change happens in four stages. Leaders first gain emotional clarity and self-awareness, then release limiting beliefs, realign their behaviour and skills with a stronger identity, and finally see measurable performance improvements. This progression mirrors the 4R Model (Reflect–Reset–Re-Align–Rise™). Backed by meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials, the...
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17 Jan

What Harvard Business Review has really taught us about coaching

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Over the past decade, Harvard Business Review has shown that coaching is not about fixing people—it's about helping leaders rise. HBR highlights coaching as a collaborative partnership that strengthens self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and the ability to navigate complexity. From executive development to performance and long-term growth, the research is clear: coaching improves leadership behavior, deepens team trust, and creates...
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