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Et tu, Brute? You’re also getting coaching?

Mar 11, 2026

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14 min read

Et tu, Brute? You’re also getting coaching?

What if Brutus had gotten curious before he got a dagger?

Jess Yuen
Jess Yuen
"I don't know what to do" (Well, actually...)

Feb 11, 2026

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12 min read

"I don't know what to do" (Well, actually...)

Here's how to excavate the answer you already know.

Jess Yuen
Jess Yuen
What’s smarter than SMART?

Dec 31, 2025

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8 min read

What’s smarter than SMART?

SMART goals may have gotten you this far. But the complexity ahead requires something deeper.

Jess Yuen
Jess Yuen
Before you sprint... ⏸️

Dec 10, 2025

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13 min read

Before you sprint... ⏸️

It makes the difference between moving fast and moving fast in the wrong direction.

Jess Yuen
Jess Yuen
Dear team, please cut the drama

Nov 12, 2025

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13 min read

Dear team, please cut the drama

Playing unofficial "workplace therapist" can drain your capacity and slow your organization's growth. Here's what to do instead...

Jess Yuen
Jess Yuen
Why don't they care like I do?!

Oct 29, 2025

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11 min read

Why don't they care like I do?!

A look at how to unlock genuine commitment and increased productivity from your team.

Jess Yuen
Jess Yuen
“Just be more strategic." Sure! Wait, what?

Sep 24, 2025

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11 min read

“Just be more strategic." Sure! Wait, what?

Let’s talk about the gap between knowing strategy matters and actually doing it.

Jess Yuen
Jess Yuen
We’re STILL Swooping and Pooping!

Aug 27, 2025

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13 min read

We’re STILL Swooping and Pooping!

A just-in-time guide to navigating last-minute leadership chaos

Jess Yuen
Jess Yuen
Feedback is a gift, you say? What's the return policy?

Aug 13, 2025

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13 min read

Feedback is a gift, you say? What's the return policy?

Yes, receiving feedback can feel like swallowing glass. It's also the most important skill to cultivate.

Help! Giving feedback makes me break out in hives...

Jul 9, 2025

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12 min read

Help! Giving feedback makes me break out in hives...

Why we freeze up when it's time to address difficult behavior—and what to do about it.

You Got The Promotion! Now What?

Jun 4, 2025

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11 min read

You Got The Promotion! Now What?

Guest writer Melanie Naranjo shares the biggest mindset shift from her transition to the C-suite.

The executive skill no one taught you (but everyone's judging you on)

May 7, 2025

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10 min read

The executive skill no one taught you (but everyone's judging you on)

Learn how managing sideways prevents things from going sideways.

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