Good judgement under pressure can look like instinct, but it is usually built over time. Research with elite sports coaches shows what sits behind those decisions: preparation, emotional awareness, close attention to people and honest reflection afterwards. This article looks at how leaders can develop the same capabilities, and where coaching can help.

When men are judged on potential and women on proof, advice to be more visible can place even more responsibility on women. This piece explores how coaching can help someone examine feedback, communicate their impact and understand the context they are operating within, without taking responsibility for everything around them.