Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz

What We Do With the Bruise

They said, “Hurt people hurt people.” I’ve heard it a hundred times. It rolls off the tongue like a warning label. Like damage is contagious. Like pain has only one direction to travel. But I don’t think that’s the whole story. Not all hurt people hurt people. Some of them become the gentlest souls you’llContinue reading “What We Do With the Bruise”

7 Leadership Competencies

90% of CEOs master spreadsheets and strategy. Only 10% master the skills that actually matter. The difference? They’ve developed 7 core competencies that separate leaders from managers. After coaching 100s of CEOs, I’ve noticed the same pattern: The struggling ones have impressive resumes. The thriving ones have these capabilities. 1. Emotional Intelligence Your IQ gotContinue reading “7 Leadership Competencies”

The Versions of Me That Refused to Quit

Reading this quote moved me to imagine a long hallway with a quiet light and a blank wall stretching from one end to the other. And along that wall, every version of me stands there. Not just the polished ones. Not just the ones who figured it out. All of them. The insecure one whoContinue reading “The Versions of Me That Refused to Quit”

7 Rare Habits of Great CEOs

World-changing companies aren’t built on ideas. They’re built on habits. The most effective CEOs I’ve worked witharen’t chasing hacks. They’re dialed into the quiet, daily practices thatcompound into clarity, control, and growth. These practices aren’t flashy or loud.But they’re wildly effective. Here are 7 rare CEO habits that boost productivity,sharpen strategy and multiply success: 1.Continue reading “7 Rare Habits of Great CEOs”

10 Boundaries You Need

Burnout doesn’t start with overload, It starts with weak boundaries: Burnout, overwhelm, frustration, They don’t happen overnight. They build up when you say yes too often,stay on too long, or give more than you have. Here’s how strong boundaries canprotect your time, energy, and peace: 🔴 Protect personal time: Stop working off-hours🟠 Separate work andContinue reading “10 Boundaries You Need”

Not Everything Deserves a Reaction

I’m starting to understand something that would’ve saved me a lot of energy years ago: not everything that bothers me deserves a response. For the longest time, I thought maturity meant having the perfect comeback. The right clarification. The airtight explanation. If something felt unfair, I had to correct it. If someone misunderstood me, IContinue reading “Not Everything Deserves a Reaction”

10 Tiny Habits to De-Stress

Complexity is the silent killer of productivity. 10 tiny habits to take back control: 1) Declutter your space↳ Let go of anything you haven’t used in the last 2 years.↳ Also, ask yourself: “Does this spark joy?”. 2) Prioritize your tasks↳ Write down your top three priorities each morning.↳ Timebox and treat focus blocks likeContinue reading “10 Tiny Habits to De-Stress”

When You Stop Auditioning for a Life You Already Own

There’s a quiet shift that happens when you start growing for real. You stop performing. You stop scanning the room to see who noticed. You stop rehearsing arguments in your head. You stop collecting validation like it’s oxygen. One of the clearest signs of growth is losing interest in proving your worth. Not because you’veContinue reading “When You Stop Auditioning for a Life You Already Own”

The Art of the U-Turn

We’ve all been there – standing in a room, looking at the wallpaper, and realizing with a sinking gut feeling that we don’t recognize a single thing about where we’ve landed. I’ve shared this sentiment before because it’s one of those truths that bears repeating: It is better to admit you walked through the wrongContinue reading “The Art of the U-Turn”