Marcella is a great leader, far beyond what I'll ever be— but she can be a little too nice. And that has consequences— for her and her team. But now also for the entire company, because suddenly everyone's job depends on the success of her project. It's crunch time, and she's got to figure out how to bring out the best in people— without questioning herself along the way.

This 1:1 coaching session is part of Executive Coaching for CSOs, a scientific executive coaching program that includes individual coaching, corporate strategy, annual planning, weekly feedback, and personalized training videos. Learn more at www.kathy.science/cso. This recording was edited for time, clarity, and privacy.