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What It’s Really Like Leading in a PE-Backed Company

What It’s Really Like Leading in a PE-Backed Company

by Darren Kanthal | Sep 18, 2025 | Leadership Coaching Advice, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Mindset

Leading a company is never simple. Leading a PE-backed company? That’s a whole different ballgame altogether. On paper, it’s what many founders aspire towards – a personal bank account with lots of zeros, capital to fuel growth, smart investors, a clear mandate to...
5 Leadership Habits That Are Quietly Holding You Back

5 Leadership Habits That Are Quietly Holding You Back

by Darren Kanthal | Jul 31, 2025 | Leadership Coaching Advice, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Mindset

We’ve all heard the same feedback about what holds leaders back: Avoiding conflict and difficult conversations Micro-managing Paralysis by analysis Over-reliance on tactics rather than strategy If we all know this to be true, why do we still engage in these behaviors?...
Emotions at Work: Why Great Leaders Don’t “Leave Them at the Door”

Emotions at Work: Why Great Leaders Don’t “Leave Them at the Door”

by Darren Kanthal | Apr 30, 2025 | Leadership Coaching Advice, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Mindset, LinkedIn Live, The Leadership RaDar

“Let’s be real – running around as an adult reacting to every emotion is what children do. And it’s destroying your career.” – Rachel Leigh Brief Summary/Overview: Let’s cut the crap. This episode of The Leadership RaDar dives into...
Rethinking Communication: What Great Leaders Do Differently

Rethinking Communication: What Great Leaders Do Differently

by Darren Kanthal | Apr 11, 2025 | Leadership Coaching Advice, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Mindset, LinkedIn Live, The Leadership RaDar

“If you’re not using your voice, the question is—why?” – Rachel Leigh Brief Summary/Overview: Communication goes far beyond the words you speak.  Tone, timing, and how your message lands with others can either strengthen or weaken your impact as a leader. In this...
Leadership Self-Awareness: Raising Your Standards and Telling A New Story

Leadership Self-Awareness: Raising Your Standards and Telling A New Story

by Darren Kanthal | Mar 24, 2025 | Leadership Coaching, Leadership Coaching Advice, Leadership Mindset, LinkedIn Live, The Leadership RaDar

“If you’re always pointing at your team as the problem, it might be time to turn that finger back at yourself.” – Rachel Leigh Brief Summary/Overview: What happens when you realize your team isn’t meeting expectations? As the old saying goes, “If you can’t change...
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