In boardrooms and leadership teams, we often talk about strategy, performance, innovation, and results. But what about energy, trust, human connection, and emotional awareness?

In a world that’s shifting fast, it’s not only about making decisions, it’s about how you show up in those decisions. Senior leadership today requires more than analytical thinking. It requires presence, resilience, and the courage to lead with both head and heart.

People are gold

One of the most overlooked assets in organizations? The human energy of your people. And yet, when leaders consciously tap into their team’s potential, not just in terms of skills, but in emotional presence and motivation, something shifts. Collaboration becomes smoother. Ownership increases. Results follow naturally.

Soft skills aren’t soft

Listening. Empathy. Clear communication. The ability to regulate your own stress before influencing others. These are leadership essentials. Especially in complex environments where trust is the real accelerator.

Self-awareness is a strategic advantage

I often see senior executives underestimate the power of reflection. Yet clarity in leadership starts from within. What gives you energy? What drains it? Where do you unconsciously block your own impact? In my own practice I usually start my coaching with an executive assessment, where we look at leadership competences, drivers, personality traits and talents. My clients often say that being self-aware is already a big step forward in their professional development.

So let me ask you…