It’s time to change the sandbox. Those were the words my first Coach, Chrissy, said after we analyzed the results of my first-ever core values assessment. At that exact moment, it became crystal clear to me that the life I was living, at home and the office, was in...
If you’re in the middle of a job search, chances are you’ve been receiving a few of these “Thanks…but, no thanks” letters: Dear Mr. Kanthal, Upon reviewing your application for the aforementioned position, we regret to inform you that, at this time, there were other...
The holiday season has come and gone, and work is once again occupying your thoughts. Maybe you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to be a more confident, empathetic, curious, out-of-the-box creative leader - but there's a problem. It’s that voice again. The one that...
When I talk to friends, family, and clients about Positive Intelligence (PQ for the initiated 🙂), I emphasize how it’s been life changing and the missing link to my happiness. I often think of my life kinda like BC and AD - before PQ and after. Saying it’s changed my...
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The moment I typed that word ‘reflections,’ I was reminded that is the exact title of the magazine I get from my alma mater, Oneonta. Then my mind went to the friends I still have from those formative years. I thought about the Signal channel where we bust each...
It all started with your standard-issue older white businessman in his khakis and blazer getting irritated with airport security – only to find he left his cell phone in his pocket after going through the metal detector three times. Me and the guy behind me had a...
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...
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...
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...
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.