Even though I’ve never read The Tale of Two Cities – I have that title in my head. Just like in 2023, ’24 was another up-and-down year. The two tales, so to speak, are that…. the first half of 2024 was on a high, and things seemed to be clicking on all levels....
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The Power of Your Environment: Lessons from Travel, Nutrition, and Leadership
"Your environment isn’t just the space around you; it’s the foundation of your well-being, success, and connection." — Rachel Leigh Brief Summary/Overview: In this episode of RaDar Love, we dive into the profound impact of environment on every aspect of life—from our...
Optimize Your Everything: The Intersection of Health, Leadership, and Life
“Your life isn’t in silos. If you’re struggling at home, it impacts your health. If you’re stressed at work, it affects your relationships. It’s all interconnected.” — Rachel Leigh Brief Summary/Overview: In this episode of RaDar Love, we explore how health,...
The “Six-Inch Problem”: Managing the Space Between Your Ears
"The real challenge isn’t just building skills—it’s learning to manage the six inches between your ears." — Darren Kanthal Brief Summary/Overview: In this episode of The Kanthal Group LinkedIn Live, we dive into the internal challenges that leaders face when trying to...
Why Band-Aids Won’t Fix Bullet Wounds: Finding The Root Cause for Real Change
"Surface fixes are like Band-Aids on bullet wounds. Until you're ready to dig deeper, lasting change just isn't going to happen." — Rachel Leigh Brief Summary/Overview: In this episode of The Kanthal Group LinkedIn Live, we dive into the difference between quick fixes...
The Marriage Secret That’s Transforming Business Leadership (We Learned It the Hard Way)
"When you have clear agreements, everything moves faster. You’re not stepping on each other’s toes, and there’s no need to guess what the other person expects." – Darren Kanthal Brief Summary/Overview: In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of creating...
Invisible Micromanagement: The Mental Load That’s Burning You Out
“The invisible micromanagement is real, but it’s often an indicator that there’s something deeper brewing.” — Darren Kanthal Brief Summary/Overview:In this episode of The Kanthal Group LinkedIn Live, we go deep into the concept of invisible micromanagement. We explore...
The Power of Clarity: Implicit vs. Explicit Agreements in Leadership and Relationships
"You can be as clear as you think, but if you don’t ask the other person what they heard, you haven’t finished the communication cycle." — Rachel Leigh Brief Summary/Overview:In this episode of The Kanthal Group LinkedIn Live, we explore the concept of implicit and...
Simple Tasks, Complex Journeys: Embracing Practice for Leadership Mastery
It’s simple, but it’s not easy. Ever heard someone say that to you? I have. A client told me that a few weeks ago about our leadership coaching work together. In theory and concept, our work together was simple. Improve communication.Remain present and calm.Reduce...
Inside the Mind of Job Seekers: Why Apply if You’re Underqualified? [With Video]
Video Transcription: We've been exploring some of the challenges with the entirety of the job search process, including ghosting and the applicant tracking system — recruiters and candidates, really all the elements of the whole search. Today, I want to ask you, the...
Darren Kanthal
Darren Kanthal, Founder of The Kanthal Group, is a values-driven leadership and career coach with over 20 years of experience in HR and Talent Acquisition. Darren is intensely passionate about helping mid-career leaders cut through the BS, do the foundational work, and achieve their greatness.