Leadership and Career Blog
Real talk about leadership and career moves for mid-career leaders who want to achieve their greatness.
The Hidden Health Crisis Destroying Executive Performance: Thyroid and Adrenal Dysfunction
I've worked with hundreds of female executives and founders over the past decade, and there's a performance crisis happening that most people are calling "burnout" when it's actually something much more specific. Why High-Performing Women Are Struggling More Than Ever...
5 Leadership Habits That Are Quietly Holding You Back
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”
"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 what nobody wants to talk about at...
Rethinking Communication: What Great Leaders Do Differently
“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
“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...
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.