Leadership and Career Blog
Real talk about leadership and career moves for mid-career leaders who want to achieve their greatness.
Can’t Seem to Get Ahead? Try Practicing Some Mindfulness
No, nope, never. That’s what Zaya told me when I brought up the topic of mindfulness in our career coaching session. I had been working with Zaya to help her succeed in a new leadership role which was a huge leap of responsibility for her. Zaya told me she had an...
Conscious Leadership: How To Be A Leader Others Want To Follow
Do you like definitions? Over my cup of coffee this morning, I thought about the idea of conscious leadership. In the internal discussion with myself, this meant being purposeful about how one leads vs. just doing what I do. Let’s be clear, many of us employ tactics...
6 Uncommon Interviewing Skills That Will Get You Hired
The #1 concern I hear from my clients about their job search is the interview. Most people are worried about how it will go, and rightly so. After having conducted thousands of interviews, I know from first-hand experience that there are all sorts of candidates out...
3 Crucial Considerations When Choosing A Career Coach: A Coach’s Perspective
When looking for a career coach, it’s usually to seek help, guidance, and advice with specific challenges related to a career search. Some of the most common reasons I hear about in my coaching practice when clients come to me for help are: How do I navigate the job...
Why Silence Is Deadly: How To Solve Conflict In Communication In The Workplace
Life is all about lessons, whether we like them or not. And one of the most significant lessons I've learned is that the loudest voice in the room isn't always heard, and the person who talks the most isn't always right. More often than not, it's the quiet ones who...
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.