The Kathie Owen Perspective — Articles
Observations on leadership, human systems, and performance.
Emotional regulation isn't about staying calm—it's about widening perspective when pressure narrows your thinking. Learn the 4-step process to stop reacting, interrupt false narratives, and become the observer. Master it in traffic, at 3 a.m., and in high-stakes leadership moments. Regulation scales from personal practice to organizational stability.
#EmotionalRegulation #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutivePresence #MergersAndAcquisitions #NervousSystemRegulation #HighStakesLeadership #SelfAwareness #DecisionMaking #CorporateCulture #BusinessPsychology
Most M&A failures are visible before closing. Financial diligence misses human risk—founder attachment, leadership regulation gaps, and loyalty networks that erode value. Pre-deal intelligence protects enterprise value. #MergersAndAcquisitions #PrivateEquity #HumanRisk #Leadership #DueDiligence
If you’re the one who notices tension before it’s spoken, feels misalignment before it’s proven, and carries steadiness when others spin — this book was written for you. It explores toxic workplaces, relationships, money anxiety, health stress, and leadership under pressure through the lens of human patterns.
#Leadership #EmotionalRegulation #ToxicWorkplace #Entrepreneurship #HumanSystems #ExecutivePresence
Toxic workplace culture stems from entitlement hidden beneath the surface. Leaders who shift from entitlement to responsibility create trust, improve performance, and build environments where people thrive. Start with self-awareness and courage. #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #ToxicWorkplace #EmotionalIntelligence #OrganizationalHealth
Late-night panic in M&A deals is predictable. This article explains why the 3 a.m. moment happens, how it pressures advisors, and why proactive prep before closing prevents fear from driving decisions. #MergersAndAcquisitions #PrivateEquity #DealExecution #LeadershipRisk #MAndA
Profitable companies often fail quietly—not from lack of effort, but from uncontained entitlement that breaks signal flow, silences high performers, and erodes enterprise value long before revenue drops. #LeadershipDynamics #EnterpriseValue #FounderLed #ExecutiveLeadership
After a crisis, organizations often overcorrect—adding controls that slow decisions and stall performance. What looks like caution becomes rigidity. This post explains how post-crisis leadership blind spots emerge and how regulated decision-making restores momentum. #Leadership #PostCrisis #Strategy
Micromanagement isn’t about control — it’s a loss of it. This article explains how emotional regulation, non-attachment, radical responsibility, courage, and boundaries help leaders stop micromanaging and lead with clarity under pressure. #LeadershipUnderPressure #EmotionalRegulation #Micromanagement #ExecutiveLeadership
#LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #Boundaries #CalmLeadership #PrivateConsulting
Micromanagement isn't about control or personality—it's a nervous system issue. When leaders can't emotionally regulate under pressure, they seek safety through control, costing organizations time, money, and trust. Learn why delegation fails without regulation and how to shift from dysregulation to clarity. #Leadership #EmotionalRegulation #Micromanagement #WorkplaceCulture #NervousSystem
Non-attachment isn’t detachment—it’s leadership clarity. Learn how non-attachment strengthens decision-making, emotional regulation, boundaries, and discernment under pressure. This article explores why leaders who release emotional over-identification lead with calm, precision, and authority. #Leadership #EmotionalRegulation #NonAttachment #ExecutivePresence
Excellence isn't perfection. This workplace case study explores how pressure, entitlement, and emotional dysregulation quietly destroy performance—and what emotionally regulated leadership actually looks like when the stakes are high. #LeadershipUnderPressure #EmotionalRegulation #ExcellenceNotPerfection
During mergers and change, emotional regulation isn't personal—it's a leadership risk factor. Fear quietly breaks teams, trust, and clarity. Leaders who contain pressure (not avoid it) stabilize systems and unlock better decisions.
#EmotionalRegulation #LeadershipDevelopment #MergersAndAcquisitions #OrganizationalChange #ExecutiveLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #ChangeManagement #LeadershipSkills
Honest review of Amy Porterfield's Digital Course Academy and Jasmine Starr's marketing methods in 2026. Why hustle-based funnels don't work for everyone and how invitation-only consulting offers sustainable success. #OnlineMarketing #HustleCulture #EthicalBusiness #ExecutiveConsulting
What you see as "overthinking" may be precision. What feels like frustration could be brilliance without context. Discover how inherited pattern recognition becomes your greatest leadership asset—and why some people naturally see what others miss.
#EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipInsight #PatternRecognition #SelfAwareness #ExecutiveLeadership #IntuitiveThinking #WorkplaceDynamics #LeadershipDevelopment
Family at work isn't the problem—avoidance is. Leaders miss hidden risks when family dynamics exist in the workplace. Anonymous feedback, visible leadership, and proactive policies protect culture before it breaks. #WorkplaceCulture #LeadershipDevelopment #PsychologicalSafety
Leadership Under Pressure: Master Emotional Regulation for Elite Performance | Learn why pressure breaks leaders & how emotional regulation separates good from great. Discover the hidden skill elite performers use to stay calm, clear & decisive under pressure. #LeadershipUnderPressure #EmotionalRegulation #EliteLeadership #ExecutivePerformance
A senior leader bypassed protocol, instructing an untrained employee to move heavy equipment—resulting in severe injury. This workplace case study reveals how leadership boundary violations create preventable accidents, employee trauma, and cultural erosion. #WorkplaceSafety #LeadershipBlindSpots #EmployeeExperience
New Year's resolutions fail because waiting for a date means avoiding real change. True transformation comes from identity shifts and daily decisions, not calendar motivation. Excellence isn't seasonal—it's behavioral. Stop postponing growth and expect excellence today. #NewYearsResolutions #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #MindsetShift #ExpectExcellence #HabitChange #WellnessJourney
A workplace case study reveals how leaders who narrate tasks instead of completing them and share personal emotions with subordinates create hidden costs: broken focus, downward emotional labor, and quiet disengagement. Small pattern shifts in role clarity and boundaries transform team dynamics. #LeadershipDevelopment #WorkplaceCulture #EmotionalIntelligence #TeamEfficiency
A real-world workplace case study showing how small behaviors predict major financial loss. Learn how a $12 lunch revealed a leadership pattern that ultimately cost over $800K — and how founders and CEOs can spot risk early, enforce clarity, and avoid costly business relationships. #ExecutiveLeadership #LeadershipPatterns #BusinessRisk #FounderInsights #DecisionMaking
A real story of how a profitable company collapsed by fixing behavior instead of addressing burnout. Dashboards detected risk too late. Human systems failed first. Learn why observing people—not just data—is the key to preventing tragedy, lawsuits, and burnout. #LeadershipDevelopment #BurnoutPrevention #WorkplaceSafety #ExecutiveLeadership #HumanSystems
High-level executives often hire multiple specialists—sleep coaches, therapists, trainers—but conflicting advice creates chaos. The solution? A performance quarterback who coordinates all experts into one aligned system. Real results: better sleep, lower stress, 40% performance boost. #ExecutivePerformance #LeadershipAlignment #HighPerformance #ExecutiveCoaching #POWERProtocol #PeakPerformance #ExecutiveWellness
CEOs lose millions from leadership blind spots—not HR problems. Conflict avoidance, unclear expectations, and unregulated managers drain culture and profits. Elite consulting spots patterns others miss and rebuilds systems for championship-level performance.
When leaders stop judging outbursts and start understanding the pain beneath them, teams thrive. Inspired by Ted Lasso's Isaac scene, this lesson teaches executives to lead with curiosity, compassion, and clarity—not reaction.
#Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #TedLasso #ExecutiveCoaching
Elite athletes don’t rely on fragmented specialists—they use coordinated performance teams. High-achieving executives fail not from lack of discipline but from systems that conflict. The solution isn’t more optimization; it’s unified performance infrastructure that aligns sleep, fitness, routines, and stress for compounding growth.
Discover how to harness the power of charismatic communication to inspire change and become an influential leader. Learn practical techniques for effective listening, confident speaking, and emotional connection. Master the art of using words that motivate and transform. #Leadership #CommunicationSkills #PublicSpeaking #PersonalDevelopment #CharismaticLeadership
From corporate burnout to Chief Encouragement Officer: I transformed anxiety into leadership using sports psychology, intuition, and Neville Goddard's visualization. Now I help executives perform under pressure and lead with encouragement through the Encouragement Collective.
#ChiefEncouragementOfficer #BurnoutRecovery #SportsPsychology #LeadershipDevelopment #ExecutiveWellness #MindsetCoach
Expectations shape how we see life—but what if we let them go? In this heartfelt post, I share how my dog Rusty, a courageous soul who lost his sight but never his spirit, taught me the three pillars of freedom: non-attachment, radical responsibility, and courage. When you expect nothing, you can handle anything. 💛
#Mindset #Courage #LettingGo #InnerExcellence #KathieOwen
From Silence to Connection: The Power of Self-Aware Communication
Explore the profound impact of self-awareness on communication in our latest article, "Breaking Silence." Discover how self-awareness can turn everyday conversations into meaningful connections and transform your personal and professional relationships. Learn to recognize signs of low self-awareness, gain practical tips for improving your communication skills, and unlock the ripple effect that self-aware communication can have on your life. Dive into this insightful journey of self-discovery and enhance your ability to connect with others. Don't miss the chance to download our free e-book, "Unlocking Passive Income for Coaches," and take your coaching business to new heights. Join us in breaking the silence and embracing the power of self-aware communication today!
Reshape Your Reality: 5 Powerful Techniques for a Transformative Life
Are you ready to take control of your life and embark on a journey of profound transformation? Let’s dive into the fascinating world of reality creation and personal growth. Discover how morning visualization can set the tone for your day, and why positive affirmations are the key to shaping your beliefs and actions. We'll show you how to act as if you've already achieved your goals and the incredible impact of a gratitude practice on your overall well-being. Plus, explore the transformative power of mindful meditation, a practice that can provide clarity and strength in shaping your reality.
Moving Forward: How to Break Free from the Chains of the Past
How many times have you thought to yourself, “I wish I would stop thinking about that?” Or “Why am I obsessing over that past experience?” Or “This thinking is really getting me all worked up, how can I stop?” Well, today’s article is all about this very thing. And know it’s not your fault. We ALL do this and I am going to tell you exactly why and what you can do about it right now!
Simple Things You Can Do to Stay Motivated on a Weight Loss Journey
We are all looking for the simple things and when it comes to weight loss often times simple is the last thing we look to for solutions. But have no fear your simple solution is here in this article. We look forward to sharing these simple solutions for your weight loss journey here!
The Silent Saboteur: Conquering Plateaus for a Better You
🔥 Discover the transformative power of breaking free from the invisible chains of fitness plateaus! In this compelling article, we delve into the unspoken challenge that hinders your progress on the path to a better you.
Are you tired of stalled results and lacking motivation in your fitness journey? Kathie unveils the secrets to recognizing, reassessing, and conquering those plateaus that have been silently holding you back.
Read the full article and access the enlightening video and podcast episode that will reshape your fitness destiny. Don't let plateaus define your limits; join us on this extraordinary journey of transformation!
Why I Still Do NOT Recommend Amy Porterfield (2024)
This article explores the five core principles of ethical marketing: transparency, authenticity, respect, honest advertising, and responsibility. Kathie's experiences with Amy Porterfield underscore the importance of trust, lasting connections, and respecting audience boundaries. Discover how these principles can transform your coaching and entrepreneurial approach, fostering authentic connections and eschewing get-rich-quick schemes. Explore Kathie's ethical coaching philosophy and join her newsletter for a community dedicated to responsible business practices. Together, we can reshape the coaching and entrepreneurship landscape with ethics at its core.
Why There is Still Drama Around Reality Transurfing…
Explore the enigmatic world of Reality Transurfing in this insightful blog post. Uncover the drama surrounding Vadim Zeland's book, its transformative principles, and its impact on personal growth. Discover how reducing importance and harnessing potential can reshape your reality.
Delve into the controversy that has limited the book's reach and learn why it's essential to balance certification with accessibility. Join us on a journey to understand the power of thought and its role in shaping our lives
M&A deals miss hidden human risks. Power distortion, identity fragility, and containment capacity predict integration success. Unseen leadership instability drives turnover, delays, and margin erosion. Stabilize early to protect value. #MergersAndAcquisitions #Leadership #DueDiligence #ExecutiveStrategy #IntegrationRisk