Perspectives, insights, and personal experiences.

Leaders of Self & Teams Thomas Stelter Leaders of Self & Teams Thomas Stelter

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

We all carry these stories—internal narratives that shape how we see ourselves, how we lead, and how we navigate life. Sometimes, they empower us. Other times, they quietly limit what we believe is possible. It’s the evolving mental autobiography we create, blending our past experiences, present challenges, and future aspirations into a sense of self. The question is: Are these stories serving us, or is it time to rewrite them?

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Leaders of Self & Teams Thomas Stelter Leaders of Self & Teams Thomas Stelter

Change is Calling: How Will You Respond?

Years ago, life felt simpler. Predictable. Our fears were familiar, even comfortable in their way. But today? The ground beneath our feet feels less steady. The unknown stretches out before us like an unmarked map. Everything is moving faster now. It’s as if Moore’s Law is tapping us on the shoulder, impatiently asking for its old job back. The pace of change is relentless. But isn’t it always? The real question is, how do we respond?

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Leaders of Self & Teams Thomas Stelter Leaders of Self & Teams Thomas Stelter

Coaching for Transformation: Elevating Leaders to Thrive Amid Rapid Change

In an era defined by relentless disruption, leadership coaching has emerged as far more than a developmental perk for high-potential executives—it’s a strategic imperative woven into the very fabric of organizational success. Today’s leadership coaching is directly aligned with talent management strategies, cultural shaping, and the need for agile, forward-thinking leaders.

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Leaders of Self & Teams Thomas Stelter Leaders of Self & Teams Thomas Stelter

Scarcity and Abundance: The Quiet Forces That Shape Us

From the time we’re young, we’re taught to see scarcity as a lack of material things: not enough money, not enough time, not enough success. On the flip side, abundance is framed as the presence of more—more income, more opportunity, more recognition. But the truth is, scarcity and abundance are our states of being, not just circumstances.

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Leaders of Self & Teams Thomas Stelter Leaders of Self & Teams Thomas Stelter

Creative Leadership: Unlocking Innovation Through Curiosity and a Little Less Control

Leadership is often about structure, but creative leadership is more about breaking out of the box. Inspired by the concepts in Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act, let’s take a closer look at how leaders can stop holding the reins so tightly, bring a little more curiosity to the table, and, ironically, do a lot more by doing a little less.

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Leaders of Self & Teams Thomas Stelter Leaders of Self & Teams Thomas Stelter

The Challenge of Continual Improvement

The things that make us individually unique – our mind, body, and spirit – also make some of our challenges more complex and difficult to navigate. We are familiar with the various obstacles life can present in our professional life and personal life, and we find ways to work through them. The deeper challenges are different, and can feel like a stalemate has been reached. This is when counsel and guidance are sought.

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