What Makes Coaching Work – Lessons from 15 Years of Leadership Practice

Illustration of leadership coach Argo Teetlaus in conversation with a leader — symbolizing how trust, reflection, and accountability make coaching effective. Team Pivotly × Arista collaboration

What Makes Coaching Work – Lessons from 15 Years of Leadership Practice By Argo Teetlaus   Introduction — Coaching Still Matters! I’ve spent a good part of my career working with leaders who are smart, capable, and genuinely committed.People everyone expects to deliver clarity fast. And yet, I still remember one leader who opened our […]

The Joy of Leadership: Leading Through Uncertainty

Argo Teetlaus – leadership coach and executive advisor discussing calm leadership and clarity in uncertain times

The Joy of Leadership: Leading Through Uncertainty Most leaders plan for uncertainty.Few realise they’re already leading in it every day. Markets shift faster than plans, technologies outpace processes, and unexpected events redefine what “normal” means. Yet, amid all this, people still look to leaders for direction, trust, and steadiness. After more than two decades in […]

The 90-Day Leadership Transition — How Coaching Turns Selection into Success

Leadership coach guiding a new executive through the first 90 days of onboarding success — Team Pivotly × Arista collaboration.

Every new leader begins with high hopes — and a long list of expectations.The first 90 days can decide whether those expectations grow into confidence — or collapse into pressure. We often meet leaders who have just stepped into demanding roles.They’re smart, experienced, and motivated.Still, many describe the same moment in week three: “Everyone keeps […]

The Joy of Leadership: Navigating Change

Juhtimise rõõm – kuidas tulla toime muutustega ja kasvatada tiimi

How can leaders effectively guide their teams through change? In this latest post from the Joy of Leadership series, Pivotly coach Argo Teetlaus shares insights on turning challenges into growth opportunities. Learn how transparency, empowerment, and resilience can help your team thrive amidst change. Personal Reflections on Change In my own leadership journey, I recall […]

Why I Chose to Partner with Arista Executive Search

Argo Teetlaus shaking hands with Roland Luik from Arista Executive Search in a modern Tallinn office — representing the new partnership between Pivotly and Arista.

A Partnership Built on Purpose In leadership — as in life — the most meaningful collaborations are built on shared values, not convenience.That belief led me to partner with Arista Executive Search a team that understands something fundamental: leadership success doesn’t end with hiring — it begins there. Our collaboration didn’t start with a business […]

The Joy of Leadership: Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Argo Teetlaus – leadership coach at Pivotly, sharing insights on emotional intelligence and human-centred leadership in Estonia.

The Joy of Leadership: Leading with Emotional Intelligence by Argo Teetlaus | Leadership Coach & Interim Executive | Pivotly In today’s fast-moving business world, leaders are asked to do more than set direction — they must connect, inspire, and create clarity. Emotional intelligence (EQ) has become a core part of leadership coaching in Estonia and […]

Argo Teetlaus – Leadership that Unlocks Team Potential

Argo Teetlaus juhtimine – selgus ja inspiratsioon Kadrian Jaagund-Ratasepa tagasiside põhjal

Good leadership is more than creating strategies and chasing results. It’s about understanding people, seeing their unique strengths, and recognizing their potential for growth. This is what I’ve focused on throughout my career – helping teams and leaders bring clarity, trust, and focus so that growth can truly happen. Kadrian Jaagund-Ratasepp, Senior Vice President at […]

Tanel Kangert found clarity and direction for bis business through coaching

Tanel Kangerti coaching Argo Teetlausi toel – selgus ja kindel siht

Tanel Kangert Found Clarity and Direction for His Business Through Coaching When you are an entrepreneur with many ideas, it is easy to lose focus. At times like this, outside support can be invaluable. That was the case for Tanel Kangert – a former professional cyclist and now the owner of the bike shop Veloteek. […]

Helen Haava Coaching Story – Clarity and Confidence with Argo Teetlaus

Helen Haava coaching koos Argo Teetlausi juhendamisel – personaalne coaching, mis tõi selguse, sihikindluse ja enesekindluse.

From the very first sessions, Argo’s coaching focused on deep listening and understanding Helen’s unique goals. It wasn’t just about reflecting her ideas – instead, he helped Helen see clearly what required attention, which priorities mattered most, and where her energy should be directed. Argo’s presence, honesty, and sense of humor created a safe space […]