Coaching Real Leaders How Leaders Can Spot What’s Really Holding Them Back
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Oct 13, 2025 
Join Amy Bernstein and Amy Gallo as they chat with executive coach Muriel Wilkins about the hidden beliefs that impede leaders' progress. Muriel delves into concepts like 'I need it done now' and the 'I know I’m right' habits that can stifle growth. With insights from her upcoming book, she explains how reframing urgency and cultivating curiosity can transform leadership. The discussion touches on collective beliefs that lead to excessive meetings and the importance of embodying the right mindset to foster organizational change.
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Amy B.'s Urgency Burnout Moment
- Amy Bernstein realized her 'I need it done now' habit burned her out and was counterproductive.
- She began separating urgent from important to stop letting others' urgency control her day.
Old Strengths Can Become New Blockers
- Behaviors that were strengths in earlier roles can become blockers at larger scale.
- Leaders must reassess whether old mantras still serve new contexts and goals.
Reframe Urgency Into Daily Priorities
- Reframe reactive mantras into purpose-driven priorities like focusing on what must get done today.
- Before checking inboxes, decide sequencing and guard time for white-hot tasks only.
