Executive Presence Feedback: What It Really Means and Why It’s Often Biased

“Executive presence” sounds like useful feedback. It rarely is. Here’s what it actually means, who it harms most, and what managers should do instead.
Lonely Teams Don’t Innovate

What does workplace loneliness have to do with psychological safety, burnout, and the bottom line? New data from Gallup and the Fearless Report paints a concerning picture — and what I’m hearing in my own practice makes it even more urgent.
“You can’t call it that.” Pedaling Dirty Words in 2025

When a psychological safety consultant can’t say, “psychological safety” Several months ago, I answered a call for guest speakers. As a long-tenured therapist, toxic workplace survivor, and Fearless Organization Certified Practitioner, I suggested a workshop on one of my favorite topics: psychological safety. The HR person loved the idea, so we scheduled it. Fast forward […]