Executive Coaching

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Can You Really Afford Not to Invest in Executive Coaching?

A Dubai-based senior executive, a banker I know well, with sharp elbows and sharper ambitions, asked me recently about my executive coaching fees. I told…

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Bloomberg- Manual or Miracle?

“44 years ago this week, I was fired from the only full-time job I’d ever had, when Salomon Brothers merged with another company. I had…

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Why Finance Folk Have What It Takes to Lead (Even If No One Told Them That)

For years, I’ve been critical of my fellow finance professionals. Quiet. Too cautious. Obsessed with numbers. Terrible communicators. Always calculating, rarely connecting. Etc. But something…

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How Executive Coaching Can Help You Quit a Job Without Setting Your Career on Fire

Let’s face it – quitting a job feels amazing…until it doesn’t. At our recent Break Free Online held on 15 March 2025, we ripped the…

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Corporate Training for Financial Executives: The Cultural Aspect

When I run training workshops in the UAE, I’m always mindful of one thing: the cultural aspect. Every culture has its own peculiarities, and the…

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Break Free and lead with confidence: The Power of Financial Executive Mentoring Programs

Two years ago, I started the Break Free Group (BFG) because I noticed something crucial missing in the professional world of finance. While knowledge and…

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Is the Grass Really Greener? 8 Essential Questions to Ask Before Making Your Next Career Move

So, you’re thinking of jumping. We’ve all been there—looking at a new job or career opportunity and feeling that spark of excitement. Maybe the title’s…

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Do You Need a Coach or a Therapist? The Answer Might Surprise You

It’s a question I get asked more often than you’d think: “Binod, do I need a coach or a therapist?” My answer? It depends. Sometimes,…

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Breaking Bad: How executive coaching can help leaders break bad habits

As a busy leader you probably work hard. But you also feel stuck- disappointing promotions or rewards, overtaken by peers, disengaged employees, high attrition rate…