It’s lonely at the top. But if you’re there, you already know that.

You can’t let on that you’re not 100 percent sure that the decision you are about to make is the right decision. Nor can you tell your team you’re just as uneasy as they are about a major transition your company is about to go through. Executive coaching and consultants help.

Nope. You must never let people see you sweat. As a former executive, I know how it feels to put on a brave face when you’re feeling unsure of yourself. You may be feeling that you’re all alone in this. I can assure you that you’re not.

In an interview in the Washington Post, Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke candidly about the challenges of running one of the world’s most iconic companies. “It’s sort of a lonely job,” he admitted.

Surrounding yourself with people who truly have your back can be a game changer, which is why many leaders use executive coaching, and retain coaches and consultants like me.

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