by joblakeleytraining | Feb 16, 2026 | Articles, Businesses
This week on a webinar, a delegate shared something that I suspect will feel painfully familiar to many leaders. ‘Steve’ had recently been promoted, which, on paper, was excellent news. He had more responsibility, more recognition and it was a step forward in his...
by joblakeleytraining | Feb 3, 2026 | Articles, Businesses
Last week, during a coaching session, a senior leader said something that, at first glance, sounded entirely reasonable: “I’m not avoiding the decision – I’m just being careful.” And they meant it. This was someone thoughtful, diligent, and highly capable. A...
by joblakeleytraining | Feb 3, 2026 | Articles, Individuals
If you procrastinate – not in a dramatic, headline-grabbing way, but in that low-level, background-hum kind of way – I want to reassure you that there’s nothing wrong with you, and you don’t lack discipline or motivation. In fact, most people who...
by joblakeleytraining | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles, Individuals
In the early stages of your career, confidence is often talked about as something you either have or don’t have. But in reality, confidence is shaped quietly – through the environments you’re in, the expectations you’re navigating, and how safe it feels to trust...
by joblakeleytraining | Jan 26, 2026 | Articles, Businesses
Reassurance-seeking is rarely labelled as a confidence issue at work. More often, it’s interpreted as diligence, collaboration, or care. But when confidence depends on external validation, it quietly shapes behaviour in ways leaders don’t always see – and often...
by joblakeleytraining | Jan 19, 2026 | Articles, Businesses
In high-performing environments, control is rarely questioned. In fact, it’s often quietly praised. The people who are most controlled are frequently described as diligent, reliable, detail-oriented, or as having “strong ownership.” They anticipate problems,...
