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When Courage Changes Meaning
Sometimes the feedback is valid — it just needs definition. A senior executive we coached was told they needed to “be more courageous.” The problem? They already saw themselves as bold and decisive — exactly the traits that built their career. But as we discovered through the Nexus Coaching process, the issue wasn’t performance. It was alignment. The COO’s definition of courage had evolved. It no longer meant taking charge — it meant stepping back. Trusting the team. Op

Ralph Cochrane
Oct 291 min read


From Doing to Leading
When technical excellence meets a new level of leadership, the biggest shift isn’t in skill — it’s in mindset. I recently worked with a VP of Operations at a Canadian mining company — a technically strong, highly capable leader who had just stepped into an executive role. Like many who rise through operational ranks, they faced a challenge few talk about: letting go of the work they used to master. When things got tough, they instinctively stepped back into old habits — so

Ralph Cochrane
Oct 291 min read


Visibility Is the New Credibility
You can’t create impact in the dark. Being great at what you do isn’t enough if the right people can’t see it. For years, Nexus Coaching has built its reputation on measurable impact — helping technical leaders become exceptional people leaders. But one of the lessons I’ve learned as a coach (and as a business owner) is this: credibility and visibility go hand in hand . You can’t create impact in the dark. This year, we’re being intentional about sharing more of what we

Ralph Cochrane
Oct 291 min read
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