"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...
Leadership Coaching
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...
Unlocking Life’s Hidden Principles: 5 Universal Insights for Executives and Leaders
I don’t know about you, but my brain seems to be on overdrive - non-stop! When I divorced in 2013, I remember my therapist asking me, “When do you relax?” I got defensive before replying, “I relax plenty!” But she was too smart and saw through my bullshit. Nowadays,...
Celebrate good times…
🎶 Celllll-uh-brate good times, come on!! 🎶 Kool & The Gang sing it best! I’m writing this 1 day before my 48th birthday. And I love celebrating! It doesn’t always need to be a huge party or a big event. Just enough to celebrate the very day I entered this world. I...
Adventures in Awkwardness and Other Discomfortable Feats
I’m not going streaking through the quad. I can guarantee you that 100%! Let me explain… For many of us, the idea of doing certain things (like streaking naked through the streets of your college) is something you’re just NOT going to do. Period! Doesn’t matter how...
The Ultimate Measure of Leadership Confidence (Hint: you knew it all along)
“Did he have an epiphany? What tools does he have at his disposal?” These are the questions I was asked recently about a client. And to be honest, I squirmed and wasn’t sure how I was supposed to answer those questions. I thought to myself, “Is it fair for me to talk...
Setting Mid-Year Goals – Your Essential Mid-Year Check-In
It’s been said that a goal not written down is nothing more than a wish. As you read those words, check-in with yourself – what came up? Did you roll your eyes and call bullshit? Did you scoff and rebel against those words? Did you simply read them with curiosity and...
Laughing in the Face of Fear: Conquering the “They’re All Going to Laugh at You” Mindset
I used to believe I was a ‘trial and error’ guy. The only problem – I was intolerant of the ‘error’ part. It’s like I had this unreal expectation that I was infallible – even though I fallible’d so often, it could have been my full-time job. When it comes to trying...
Underutilized Leadership Sayings: 5 Phrases That Will Transform Your Leadership Approach
I read that there are no new thoughts – just a new take, your take, on something that’s already been said or thought. I’m not sure I like that! As I go about my professional day and speak with leaders at all levels of organizations, I see more similarities than...
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.