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Holding the Mirror

A free, confidential 30-minute call for anyone dealing with a dominant, controlling leader.

One-on-one. On Zoom. Pick a time that works for you.

You see it clearly. They're sharp, they get results, and the people around them are paying for it. You want to say something. You just don't know how to say it without it blowing up.

You're not the only one. I get these calls every week from coaches, HR leaders, co-founders, colleagues, and friends. Book 30 minutes and bring your situation. You'll leave with a clear next step and the words to say it.

Bring any of these

  1. How do I tell them? How do I even start?

  2. I gave them the book. They haven’t read it. Do I chase?

  3. They agreed in the moment, and nothing changed.

  4. They asked for honest feedback, then punished whoever gave it.

  5. The 360 never happened because they never filled it out.

  6. “That’s how I get results.” What do I say to that?

  7. They’re a top performer, and leadership protects them.

  8. My client is charming with me and a different person with the team.

  9. How do I suggest a coach without it landing as punishment?

  10. When do I stop trying and protect myself or my team?

Who it’s for

Coaches, HR and people leaders, colleagues and peers, direct reports, bosses and board members, partners and family. And if you're reading this wondering whether it's you, book one too.
 

HOW IT WORKS 
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  • • 30 minutes, one-on-one, on Zoom.
    • Pick a time on my calendar. When you book, tell me the situation in a sentence or two.
    • You talk, I listen. Then we work out what to say, how to say it, and when.
    • You leave with one next step you can take this week.
    • No names needed, no recording. What you share stays between us.

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WHAT IT ISN'T
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It's not a complaint session and not a diagnosis of anyone's boss. It's about one thing: how to have the conversation that can change everything. If it makes sense to work together after that, I'll tell you. If it doesn't, you still leave with a plan.

​Before the call (2 minutes)
Take the Assessment

ASSESS YOURSELF
18 quick questions to see where you land on the 5-level difficulty scale.

EVALUATE YOUR LEADER
18 quick questions to rate the leader you work with.

Your results give us a head start on the call.
Hosted by Roberto Giannicola, executive coach to dominant, high-control leaders and author of A Letter to My Exes: How I Learned to Lead Without Being a Tyrant.
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Executive Coaching & Leadership Facilitation

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