Wisdom in a Wink
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Coaching First
Hi Leaders,
What if the next level of leadership in your organization doesn’t start with a new tool…
…but with a new starting point?
This season of Live & Unlearn begins with one simple theme:
Coaching First.
Not as a program.Not as a competency model.But as a daily leadership choice.
Simplifying...
by Katy Caroan —
Feb 19, 2026
coaching
leadership
Why the Winning Coaching Formula is AI + Human Insight
Hi Leaders,
What if the smartest move you made as a leader this year wasn’t choosing between human coaching or AI support, but blending both?
Let’s explore why the real magic happens when we stop treating AI and human insight as separate and start combining them to supercharge leadership developm...
by Katy Caroan —
Feb 05, 2026
ai
coaching
leadership
You’re Still the Leader.
Hi Leaders,
Let’s be clear. AI doesn’t replace your leadership.But it will reveal how well you’re using it.
In the rush to adopt tools, it’s easy to over-delegate decisions to systems that weren’t designed for wisdom. That’s where you come in.
Simplifying PerspectivesÂ
Partnering with AI isn’t ab...
by Katy Caroan —
Jan 22, 2026
ai
leadership
Your Leadership Edge Starts Here – Wisdom in a Wink
Hi Leaders,
If you’ve been wondering how to lead differently, not just why, this is your next step.
AI isn’t just shifting the tools we use. It’s transforming what leadership requires from us. That’s why I created something new:Partnering with AI: An Invitation for Leaders to Stay in Demand
This ...
by Katy Caroan —
Jan 08, 2026
ai
leadership
An Invitation to Lead Differently: Before the Future Decides for You
Hi Leaders,
What if the biggest shift in leadership isn’t coming from AI… but because of it?
Not because we need to master every tool or trend, but because AI is asking us to pause, rethink, and recalibrate how we lead.
This week, I’m extending an invitation: not to do more but to lead differentl...
by Katy Caroan —
Dec 11, 2025
ai
growth
leadership
Leading with Meaning in the Age of AI
Hi Leaders,What if your greatest advantage in an AI-driven world isn’t your speed or technical skill, but your ability to make things matter?AI can help us move faster. But meaning? That’s still up to us.As AI handles more of the routine and repeatable, your leadership edge lies in how you bring ...
Nov 06, 2025
ai
leadership
unlearning
From Trust to Co-Evolution: Learning With AI
Hi Leaders,
What if the real opportunity with AI isn’t just how we use it, but how we learn with it?
We’ve spent months exploring trust and balance in our partnerships with technology. Now, the next frontier is co-evolution. Not control. Not replacement. Mutual learning.
When we treat AI as a col...
by Katy Caroan —
Oct 17, 2025
ai
co-evolution mindset
leadership
From Knower to Learner: Leading with Curiosity
Hi Leaders,
What if your greatest strength in an AI-driven world is not having all the answers, but asking the right questions?
Many leaders equate expertise with knowing everything. It feels safe, authoritative, and expected. But in reality, clinging to being “the knower” can limit growth.
Why T...
by Katy Caroan —
Sep 18, 2025
ai
leadership
learning
From “Aha!” to Always: Turning Training into Lasting Change
Hi Leaders,
What if the real test of a great workshop isn’t what happens in the room, but what happens after?
You’ve seen it: a training day full of energy, rich discussions, and bold commitments. Everyone leaves inspired. But back at the office, the daily grind creeps in. The ideas feel riskier....
by Katy Caroan —
Aug 14, 2025
growth
leadership
learning
The Leadership Mistakes No One Talks About—Until It’s Too Late
Hi Leaders,
You’re not new to this. You’ve earned your seat, delivered results, and built trust.
But lately, something feels...off.
Your ideas don’t gain traction.
Your name isn’t in the room.
Opportunities seem to go to someone else—someone louder, bolder, maybe even less qualified.
Let’s name i...
by Katy Caroan —
Jul 31, 2025
leadership
unlearning
webinar
The Surprising Power of Saying Nothing
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Hi Leaders,
In fast-paced teams and busy minds, silence can feel… awkward. But what if the quiet moments you avoid are the ones that unlock the clearest insights?
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Why It Matters 🔍
Silence isn’t emptiness—it’s a leadership tool.
It calms the noise, clears the clutter, and invites reflection.
W...
by katy caroan —
May 01, 2025
leadership
silence
unlearning
The Secret to Stronger Teams? Start with Safety
Hi Leaders,
Why It Matters 🔍
When psychological safety is missing, teams get stuck.
Ideas stay unspoken. Collaboration becomes cautious. Progress stalls.
But when people feel safe to speak up, challenge each other, and ask for help, something powerful happens:
Trust becomes a catalyst for clarity...
by Katy Caroan —
Apr 03, 2025
leadership
teams
workshops
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