Coaching Real Leaders Ask Muriel Anything with Special Guest Dave Stachowiak
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Apr 13, 2026 
Dave Stachowiak, leadership coach and podcaster who helps leaders through career inflection points. He discusses consistency through small habits. They explore whether a manager might be holding your growth and how to test that. They cover defining clear, measurable non-negotiables. They talk about leading when priorities from the C-suite keep shifting and anchoring your team with a nobler motive.
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Inflection Point Success Comes From Small Consistent Steps
- Leaders at inflection points need structure and consistent small behaviors more than one-off intensity.
- Dave Stachowiak frames change like a lean startup: small tests, consistent practice, and building confidence through repeatable wins.
Assume Your Boss Could Be A Bottleneck
- Assume your manager may be limiting your progress and diversify your career advocates beyond one person.
- Dave recommends building relationships across the org and industry so your career doesn't rest on a single manager's influence.
Test Career Sponsorship With A Development Conversation
- Open the door to a focused development conversation with your manager and test their response.
- Ask for a six-month or year development chat, bring a couple of ideas, and watch whether they follow through or deprioritize it.
