Coaching Real Leaders Do I Really Want to Be CEO?
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Dec 1, 2025 A leader finds herself unexpectedly in a CEO role and grapples with whether it's the right fit. The discussion digs into the difference between what she wants and what she feels capable of achieving. Personal obstacles like procrastination are explored, along with how curiosity can be leveraged as a strength. They talk about defining personal success and the importance of celebrating small victories. Ultimately, she decides to test her capabilities while reframing responsibility as both a challenge and a motivator.
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Want vs. Can: Separate The Questions
- Chloe distinguishes between wanting the CEO role and feeling capable of it, and wants the role if she believed she could do it.
- Muriel frames desire separately from capability to reveal what Chloe truly values in leadership.
Responsibility Is Two-Sided
- Responsibility can both motivate and weigh you down depending on how you perceive it.
- Reframing responsibility clarifies whether it drives action or creates paralysis.
Curiosity And Resourcefulness Are Assets
- Chloe's strengths are curiosity, operational breadth, and resourcefulness, which attract learning and support.
- These strengths let her detect unknowns quickly and either learn or ask for help.
