It’s strange, isn’t it? The way people hold on to versions of us that we’ve long since outgrown. They remember our laughter from a certain time, our mistakes from a certain phase, our opinions from a certain mindset—and they keep us frozen there. Like a photograph that never ages, while the real person keeps evolving.Continue reading “The Beauty of Outgrowing Who You Were”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
Change Management
70% of change initiatives fail. (And it’s rarely because the idea was bad.) Here’s what actually kills transformation: You picked the wrong change model for the job. It’s like performing surgery with a hammer.Sure, you’re using a tool. But it’s the wrong one. I’ve watched brilliant CEOs tank their companies this way: Using individual coachingContinue reading “Change Management”
D.I.S.C.
They’re not difficult people. You’re just speaking different languages: As a leader or innovator, your breakthrough ideas mean nothing if you can’t translate them for the people who matter. Your CFO needs ROI and risk assessment.Your creative team needs vision and energy.Your operations lead needs stability and process.Your engineering manager needs specifications and logic. SameContinue reading “D.I.S.C.”
The Trap of Assumptions
Assumptions seem small— But they cause big problems: Most damage doesn’t come from lies. It comes from things we never checked. You can’t fix what you never saw. Assumptions hide what matters most. Assumptions can cause: ❌ Lost trust fast❌ Missed insight❌ The wrong hire❌ Wasted meetings❌ Delayed progress❌ Unclear next steps❌ Bad product choices❌Continue reading “The Trap of Assumptions”
Culture
You don’t hate your job.You hate feeling alone in it. 👉 Doing your best, but no one notices.👉 Sharing ideas, but no one listens.👉 Showing up every day… but still feeling like you don’t belong. That’s not a workload problem.That’s a culture problem. “Work becomes meaningful when culture turns colleagues into collaborators— and collaborators intoContinue reading “Culture”
The Softest Hearts Come from the Hardest Battles
It’s funny how life works sometimes. You’d think the people who’ve been through the worst storms would come out hardened, bitter, maybe even a little cold. But more often than not, they’re the ones who greet you with the warmest smiles, listen without judgment, and love the deepest. The kindest people are rarely the onesContinue reading “The Softest Hearts Come from the Hardest Battles”
Cold Outreach
Cold calls make everyone cringe.They’re awkward to make.And no one enjoys receiving them. But if you’re trying to grow your practice,the alternative can feel unclear. So you stay stuck. You want to build relationships… But you don’t want to be: ❌ Pushy.❌ Salesy.❌ Transactional. Here’s the good news: You don’t need cold outreach to growyourContinue reading “Cold Outreach”
8 Hard Realities Leaders Face
Let’s get real for a moment. Being a leader is tough. Especially when you’re running a large team. Here are 8 hard realities leaders faceand how to stay on top of them: 1. Wearing too many hats:↳ Delegate tasks.↳ Build a strong team. 2. Imposter syndrome:↳ Set realistic goals.↳ Celebrate your wins. 3. Constant pressureContinue reading “8 Hard Realities Leaders Face”
When the Storm Doesn’t Stop
Sometimes the waves don’t quiet down. The winds don’t ease. The chaos doesn’t settle. You pray for peace, and instead of changing your surroundings, God changes you. We often want the storm to stop. We want clarity, calm, and control. But sometimes, God lets the storm rage while whispering peace into our hearts. Because theContinue reading “When the Storm Doesn’t Stop”
The Perfect Pitch
Most people forget facts.But they’re 22x more likely to remember a story. In high-stakes moments like pitching to investors,or winning over clients… Storytelling is everything. After years in rooms where dreams meet decisions,I’ve learned the perfect pitch isn’t about impressingthe whole room. It’s about making one person lean in and think,“I need to be partContinue reading “The Perfect Pitch”
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