Keith Power

Modern coaching did not begin in a boardroom, nor in an MBA classroom. It began on the dusty streets of Athens. Socrates, a real flesh-and-blood philosopher with worn sandals and an awkward gait, would stop people in the marketplace to ask unsettling questions: What do you believe? Why? And what will you do next? He never offered answers. He offered discovery. This is the heart of modern coaching. Not advice. Not instruction. Inquiry that awakens capability from the inside. The Power Within....

The 30-Minute Rule: Small Daily Wins, Big Results One of the most useful ideas I’ve ever borrowed from Brian Tracy is this: Pick one goal and work on it for just 30 minutes a day. Not two hours. Not “when I have time.” Just 30 minutes. It works because it removes the biggest barrier to progress: resistance. Thirty minutes feels manageable, so we start. And once we start, momentum takes over. A book gets written (that’s where this brought me to!) A fitness habit forms A business grows A skill...

Workplaces aren’t derailed by difficult people, they’re derailed by the impact of unmanaged behaviour. Whether you’re a colleague or a leader, toxic traits, if left unchecked, sap energy, distort reality, and weaken trust. The good news is that you can respond with clarity, calm, and boundaries. Below are two brief, distinct guides. Part 1: As a colleague - navigating toxic co-workers How to spot toxic traits: Look for consistent patterns, not isolated moments: Gaslighting - they deny things...