I write about the stuff that actually gets in the way of leading well — the blind spots, the habits, and the systems you built that now run you instead of the other way round.

No theory. Just what I’ve seen work with the CEOs and founders I coach.

HABITS, Client Results Ed Ley HABITS, Client Results Ed Ley

People Often Think that Coaching is About Giving Advice but the Truth is, Most Advice Sucks

Nobody says to themselves ‘TODAY I will overwork and negatively impact my health and relationships.’

Just like nobody saying to themselves ‘today I will under work and jeopardise the success of the business and my career.’

We all know this really.

It is BELIEF that drives action and ADVICE seldom changes belief.

So even with awareness of the particular case, actually seeing evidence of overwork or underwork the advice is ignorant at BEST.

This didn’t come to me in a moment of realisation.

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