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...
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This blog post was originally published on Go Solo - Subkit, Nov 2022 Interview with Darren Kathal by Go Solo Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in personal development but unsure what to expect? This is an interview with Darren Kanthal, Founder...
Reflections on 2022: Lessons Learned
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...
Reflecting on Reflections: Making Sense of My Meditation Retreat
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...
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...
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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.

Rachel Leigh
Rachel Leigh helps high-achieving women leaders rewrite the rules of success with a holistic approach to performance and wellness. With 20+ years of experience and a wealth of certifications, Rachel equips her clients to lead with impact while reclaiming their health and vitality.







