"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...
Mindset
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...
From Gut Punch to Virtual Hug: A New Take On Conflict Resolution
This is Part 1 in our Conflict Resolution series. You can read Part 2 here - Let’s Jug It Out, Conflict Resolution In Relationships, and Part 3 here - From Gut Punch to Virtual Hug: A New Take On Conflict Resolution == Ever heard of the Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon? It’s...
Screw Luck! Why Networking Is the Real Key to Success
I need clients! That’s what I embarrassingly blurted out about 5 years ago when Dave asked me, ‘How can I support you?’. Ugh – what a loser I was!! When I joined the entrepreneurial ranks, I REALLY learned the importance of networking. And I was also brought into a...
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...
Of Boundaries and Values: Why Knowing Your Non-Negotiables Is Essential
What are your non-negotiables? Do you even know what they are? And if you do, do you know why they’re non-negotiable? If they’re non-negotiable, I’m curious how often you negotiate them and then compromise There’s lots of talk about holding boundaries these days. It’s...
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.