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Stuck leading when all you wanted was to build something great?

The “genius leader” myth is costing you more than you think


Hi Reader,

We love to idolise leaders like Steve Jobs. And there is much to admire.

His brilliance. The vision. The billion-dollar empire.

But there’s another side to that story.

His teams burnt out from 90-hour weeks.

His command control style of leadership meant that departments paralysed, waiting for his approval. Great talent left because of the culture he created.

And yet to talk about him as the visionary we need more of.

What’s rarely talked about is that Apple’s most innovative years came after he changed how he led. After he learned to trust more and control less.

I work with leaders who are at that same crossroads.

Brilliant experts stepping into leadership but dragging old habits with them.

They don’t mean to create chaos. But that’s the impact.

If someone on your team is sharp but struggling to scale… I can help.
One-to-one coaching, designed specifically for those expert-turned-leader types.

Leadership doesn’t have to cost your culture.

🎯 If you’ve got someone in mind, let’s talk.

Catherine

P.S. You really don’t need more geniuses. You need leaders people want to follow.

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