Why Most Certified Coaches Struggle to Grow (2026)
Most certified coaches struggle to grow despite credentials. Learn why certification alone doesn’t guarantee success and what really drives results.
Entries by Don Markland
The Executive Behaviors That Destroy Trust
The specific executive behaviors that destroy trust in organizations, based on real diagnostic data and case studies from Fortune 500 firms.
Can Coaching Replace Therapy? What Leaders Must Know
Can coaching replace therapy? Understand the critical differences, when each works best, and why mixing them up can harm your team’s performance.
What Executives Get Wrong About Flexibility
Most executives misunderstand workplace flexibility at a fundamental level. Here’s what the evidence shows and why getting it right matters now.
Board Blind Spots Around Toxic Leaders: What Directors Miss
Board blind spots around toxic leaders create measurable damage. Learn what directors miss, why interventions fail, and how to fix governance gaps.
Protecting Yourself When Hiring a Coach: Red Flags Guide
Learn how to protect yourself when hiring a coach with proven red flags, verification criteria, and real case studies from 500+ engagements.
AI Coaching Made My Blind Spots Worse: What Leaders Miss
Discover why AI coaching made my blind spots worse for many leaders. Learn the hidden risks of automated feedback and how human coaching delivers real results.
The Real Reason Leaders Fail (And How to Fix It)
Most leadership failures share one root cause executives miss. Learn what drives failure, the warning signs, and evidence-based solutions.
What Economic Uncertainty Means for Coaches in 2026
Economic uncertainty reshapes coaching demand. Learn what coaches must change about pricing, services, and value proof to stay competitive in 2026.
The Leadership Failures Behind Corporate Scandals
Discover what separates governance failures from leadership failures in scandals. Learn practical fixes CEOs and boards miss.
The Certification Industry Has a Problem
The certification industry has a problem: credentials rarely predict coaching outcomes. Learn why experience, results, and accountability matter more.
Leadership During Trade Disruption: Executive Playbook
How top executives lead through tariffs, supply chain shocks, and policy chaos. Evidence-based strategies for trade turbulence in 2026.