Leadership and Career Blog
Real talk about leadership and career moves for mid-career leaders who want to achieve their greatness.
The Executive Burnout Crisis: How Chronic Stress is Depleting Female Leaders’ Essential Nutrients
Let's cut through the wellness BS for a minute. Studies on multiple stressors revealed compounded effects women in leadership juggling professional demands plus family responsibilities experience layered stress that accelerates nutrient depletion patterns. If you're a...
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...
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.
