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 — solving, fixing, and managing instead of leading strategically. 

Through coaching, we helped them recognize this pattern and build new leadership muscles: setting boundaries, empowering their directors, and focusing on high-level priorities that only they could own. 

Nine months later, the results spoke for themselves. Their team grew in confidence, deadlines stabilized, and their CEO regained complete trust in their leadership. 

The lesson? Even the best leaders sometimes need to recalibrate — not because they aren’t capable, but because growth requires a different kind of strength. 

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