The Joy of Leadership: The Inner Game of Growth

Argo Teetlaus – leadership coach and executive advisor exploring growth mindset leadership and self-leadership development.

The Joy of Leadership: The Inner Game of Growth Leadership is often defined by results — targets, metrics, and achievements.But beneath every visible success lies something less measurable: the mindset that shapes how leaders think, adapt, and grow. The longer I’ve worked with executives and leadership teams, the clearer it’s become that true progress starts […]

What Is Coaching – and Why It Works

Illustration of leadership coach Argo Teetlaus explaining what coaching means — symbolizing clarity, reflection, and growth in leadership. Team Pivotly × Arista collaboration

What Is Coaching – and Why It Works Leadership coaching explained clearlyBy Argo Teetlaus | Team Pivotly × Arista Executive Search   Why “Coaching” Is Often Misunderstood Ask ten leaders what “coaching” means, and you’ll get ten different answers.Some say it’s mentoring, others think it’s training — many imagine advice-giving. I used to think the […]

The Joy of Leadership: The Art of Letting Go

Argo Teetlaus – leadership coach reflecting on trust, delegation and letting go as a modern leadership skill

The Joy of Leadership – Letting Go of Control I’ve worked with leaders for many years, and one pattern appears again and again — not loudly, but quietly, just beneath the surface. The moment they need to let go. Not delegating.Not assigning.Just… releasing control enough for others to grow. And it’s rarely a technical challenge.Most […]

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 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 […]