Kim Scott hit the nail on the head when she said, "One of the funniest things about becoming a boss is that it causes an awful lot of people to forget everything they know about how to relate to other people

Have you ever stopped to wonder when thinking became such a radical act?

In a world where our schedules are jam-packed and our attention constantly pulled in a million different directions, taking a moment to pause and reflect seems almost rebellious. And if you're one of the rare few who actually dares to carve out a bit of time for thinking, you're often met with raised eyebrows and scepticism. 

First off, I want to say thank you to everyone who’s been in touch over the past week to show interest in my Essential Coaching Skills for Product Leaders course and to ask some great questions about what we’ll be doing, how you’ll be learning, and much more. 

The most popular question by far has been about the ROI from the course. Everyone from potential participants and their managers to HR partners and leadership development contacts is keen to know what you’ll really get out of this investment.

There were a few unexpected opportunities that came my way this year that have made all the difference.