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In one of my recent coaching sessions, I had a conversation that stayed with me.

A mid-level manager—smart, capable, and clearly driven—shared that she was feeling stuck in her role. She was dealing with the familiar but frustrating combo of office politics and a challenging boss. Her motivation was slipping. She … read more

Over the past few weeks, I’ve had multiple conversations with mid- to late-career executives who all echoed the same sentiment:

They feel stuck.

These are capable, experienced leaders—people who have built solid careers and contributed meaningfully to their organizations. They still enjoy aspects of their work, and they’re not necessarily unhappy. But they’re also not moving forward. Not progressing. Just… treading water.

Why? Because they’re working within a mature, consolidating industry—one where movement has slowed, uncertainty is high, and opportunity feels harder to come by.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And you’re not imagining it.