Connecting in person with professional peers from around the world, those I’ve known for years and those I will meet for the first time, is the most compelling reason I attend physical conferences. (There's also something irreplaceable about leaving my own context behind — new countries, new cultures, and the disorientation that only distance provides. This year, for me, that means Zagreb, Croatia, for EMCC Global 2026.)...

For leaders, genuine growth starts with noticing—turning attention inward to observe what is present. Self-observation opens the door to reflection, and reflection creates the conditions for meaningful change. Far from being only theoretical, these pathways are grounded in the biology of the body and the cognitive systems of the mind....

Next week’s Supervision—Shaping the Future webinar is a valuable opportunity for executive coaches to deepen their understanding of the importance of supervision in practice and to highlight the excellent work being carried out by the EMCC Global Supervision Centre for Excellence. ...