Transitions Coaching Blog

Courageous Authenticity: What It Really Means and Why It Matters

By Jennifer Tucker, Writer and Content Creator | September 22, 2025

How to Cultivate Courageous Authenticity

Courageous authenticity. It sounds appealing, doesn’t it? And more and more often, we’re discovering that clients are choosing this construct as a grounding point, naming it as the most important part of their leadership practice that they want to develop. But what does courageous authenticity really mean? What does it look like in practice? At its core, courageous authenticity is about being deeply rooted in your values and aligning your behaviors to reflect them, even (or especially) when doing so feels uncomfortable. It’s about making the choice to release the comparing mindset we’ve been socialized to adopt and instead live Read more.

Rethink High Potential: Building a Future-Ready Leadership Pipeline

By Jennifer Tucker, Writer and Content Creator | August 28, 2025

Organizations today face complexity, ambiguity, and uncertainty at levels we’ve never seen before. In response, many are scrambling to develop leaders who can rise to these challenges with clarity, confidence, and focus. But despite their best efforts, the leadership gap is widening. Why? Because traditional leadership development methods—the ones we once considered “tried and true”—are no longer enough. For years, we believed strong pipelines were built by promoting employees who consistently hit their goals, exceeded quotas, and performed well. But performance alone doesn’t guarantee readiness. As it turns out, there’s a difference between high potential and hidden potential. Recent research Read more.

Emotional Intelligence in Motion: Turning Self-Awareness Outward

By Jennifer Tucker, Writer and Content Creator | August 1, 2025

We see it all the time. A client takes an assessment—DISC, CliftonStrengths, the Leadership Circle Profile, EIP3—and walks away with a label. A new insight. Maybe even a little relief. You might say: “Oh, that makes so much sense. I’m a high D. I like to move fast, focus on results, keep things efficient.” Or (one I’ve said myself): “Yep, I’m an introvert. That’s why I don’t speak up in meetings.” Or: “This is who I am. Take it or leave it.” Self-awareness is powerful—but it’s important to remember that it’s not the finish line. If you stop at the Read more.

Both/And Leadership: Real-Life Tactics to Manage Competing Priorities

By Jennifer Tucker, Writer and Content Creator | June 26, 2025

The Universal Paradox When I talk with leaders, I often hear a common frustration: they’re so busy putting out daily fires that they have no time to focus on long-term goals or more strategic work. It’s an example of a paradox that occurs in every organization. Managing the day-to-day and planning for the future are both critical. Other universal paradoxes? Tending to the tried and true while pursuing creativity and innovation. Managing localized needs while creating global standardization. Upholding sustainability commitments while delivering shareholder value. The list goes on and on. Leaders struggle daily with contradictory pressures. You may view Read more.

How to Get Comfortable with Discomfort

By Jennifer Tucker, Writer and Content Creator | May 29, 2025

Imagine the last time you felt uncomfortable. Was it in a meeting where you were asked to share your take on a tough topic? Was it when a team member asked you a question you didn’t have an answer for? Maybe it was in the throes of a (real or perceived) conflict with a co-worker. Read more.

Unlocking the Next Generation of Leaders: Why Emerging Talent Deserves Your Investment

By Jennifer Tucker, Writer and Content Creator | May 5, 2025

At Transitions Coaching, we believe the future belongs to those who invest in the next generation of talent. And that emerging talent isn’t just the traditional “early-career” cohort but a broader group we increasingly see stepping into new career trajectories—across generations, industries, and life stages. That’s why we were so energized by Cielo’s recently posted article, Why an Emerging Talent Strategy Is Your Competitive Edge for a Sustainable Workforce. We especially applaud their expanded definition of emerging talent, which they describe as individuals at the beginning of a new career path—not just students and recent grads but also those reentering Read more.

Leading with Purpose: Why Vision Matters More Than Ever

By Jennifer Tucker, Writer and Content Creator | April 1, 2025

In our work, we lean heavily into The Leadership Circle Profile (LCP) to help people find their unique path to becoming the type of leader who brings out the best in their teams. Our belief in the LCP stems from its human-centeredness, of course, and also its tested and true effectiveness. Years ago, The Leadership Circle undertook a study to measure how the LCP correlates to business performance and leadership effectiveness. The research revealed some strong connections between the LCP’s dimensions and business impact, suggesting that “creative” behavior dominates in organizations that perform well, and “reactive” behavior dominates in organizations Read more.

Have We Reverted? The Leadership Shift We Need Today

By Jennifer Tucker, Writer and Content Creator | February 27, 2025

In the wake of the pandemic, the conversation around leadership shifted in a really positive way. Suddenly, we saw an emphasis on human-centered leadership—an approach that placed trust, empathy, and connection alongside performance. But five years later, it feels like many leaders have reverted to their old habits and tendencies. Instead of leading with people in mind, they’re leading with productivity at the forefront. And while results are critical, we need to examine whether the path we’re taking to achieve them is sustainable. The world we live and work in is just as complex today as it was in 2020. Read more.

The Top 6 Trends for HR Leaders in 2025

By Jennifer Tucker, Writer and Content Creator | January 1, 2025

When it comes to shaping the future of work, the role of HR leaders has never been more important. Your ability to anticipate and adapt to emerging trends will determine how effectively you’re able to navigate complexity—and help you define your organization’s success for years to come. This year, we hope you’ll embrace forward-thinking strategies to foster the kind of human-centered leadership our workplaces need today. To help, we’ve compiled six trends that we think will define HR leadership in 2025 and beyond. These insights provide a roadmap to help you step confidently into the future, guiding your organization and Read more.

The Art of Leading with Candor: How to Speak Truth with Care

By Jennifer Tucker, Writer and Content Creator | December 8, 2024

All around us, we’re hearing calls for more human leadership. In an era of increasing uncertainty, volatility, and complexity, authenticity has become imperative. But how leaders express authenticity can make the difference between stagnation and growth. When we think of cultivating authentic leadership, two words often come to mind: candor and transparency. While they might seem interchangeable, these approaches serve different purposes and are sometimes rooted in contrasting motivations. And in the context of leadership, the difference can make or break trust, relationships, and progress. In this blog, we’re exploring the difference between candor and transparency and why it’s crucial Read more.

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