by Eva Van KrugelControl and ego have been showing up a lot lately in my work with senior leaders. Whether it’s managing people, strategies, or emotions, control often gives a false sense of safety. And what many are discovering is when driven by fear, control doesn’t actually work. The tighter we grip, the more tension we create in […]
by Eva Van KrugelA personal reminder that rest isn’t weak — it’s wise. This past weekend, I was humbled—big time. I coach others through all kinds of growth and transformation. I tend to attract bold, purpose-driven humans—folks who won’t compromise on meaning, contribution, or alignment within themselves or the world around them. And yet, there I was: in […]
by Eva Van KrugelWhy is asking for help so hard in leadership? Some fear looking incompetent or weak. Others were raised and/or socialized to believe they should always have the answers. If that’s been your experience, I get it. As leaders, we’re wired to be resourceful and self-sufficient—but that doesn’t mean we have to go it alone. Sometimes, […]
by Eva Van KrugelSo many of us look outward—seeking validation, striving to contribute, giving endlessly. It’s natural. We want to belong, to make an impact. But in that pursuit, we often neglect the most important relationship: the one with ourselves. I see it all the time—leaders, business owners, and high achievers pushing so hard they become depleted, even […]
by Eva Van KrugelWe’ve all heard “there’s no such thing as failure, only learning.” But how that lands really depends on the culture you create. If we treat failure punitively, we: Undermine confidence and belonging Demotivate others Create fear Disempower ideas and perspectives Stifle creativity, productivity, and growth It’s a heavy toll to pay. But when we view […]
by Eva Van KrugelI used to work with a fun, sharp team that laughed every time someone said, “change is hard.” It became our inside joke—we’d say it over the smallest changes and crack up. Looking back, we were leading a big change effort that felt unending, and I think the laughter was pure stress relief. Change fatigue […]
by Eva Van KrugelCrying at work happens. I’ve been there in my first career, and thankfully, I’ve had peers and leaders who made space for it without shame. Often, the tears came from frustration, stress, or overwhelm. In the past, I’d leave work, embarrassed. Now, I see tears as information that can sometimes lead to new awareness and […]
by Eva Van KrugelLeadership evolves and so can how we approach it as individuals and with our teams. The Positive Intelligence Program—refined through even more great feedback from participants and coaches around the world—gives you a simple, effective path to real growth, getting to the core of what drives our thoughts, feelings and actions. With just five minutes […]
by Eva Van KrugelWhen we’re overwhelmed, it’s hard to know where to begin. Sometimes our brains feel gauzy, emotions run, behaviors slip. These can affect relational dynamics, communication, creative and strategic thinking and more. I’ve noticed a theme with people I know and partner who enter overwhelm and default to overdrive with the belief pushing harder to get […]
by Eva Van KrugelOn this International Women’s Day, I deeply honour some of the women who have lifted me with their energy and grit over the years. · My mother: “Always learn… you can do anything you believe in.” · My Wicked Stepmother: “Edit yourself less.” · My late paternal grandmother of Honolulu: “Be independent, never rely on a (partner), have […]