Dr. Behar-Courtois - Author - Academic

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A space that reflects the multifaceted nature of my professional and personal life.

As a seasoned consultant and academic, I’ve spent years honing my expertise in organizational development and change management. My colleagues, including my publisher John, often playfully refer to me as a little “Dorky” – a nod to my penchant for deep analysis […]

Coaching Becomes Real the Moment You Stop Trying to Be Liked

There’s a stage many leaders go through when they start coaching. They become more available. They ask more questions. They listen. They soften. And for a while, that alone improves relationships. People feel seen. The leader feels proud of their “new style.” […]

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You’ve Read the Classics; Now Add the One That Makes Them Work in 2026 -> Maximizing Organizational Performance: A Guide to Effective Performance Coaching

You’ve got the classics on your shelf, Whitmore’s GROW, Goleman’s EQ, and Collins’ flywheel, and they’ve shaped how you think. But here’s the truth: those books were written for a different era. Today’s workplace is hybrid, volatile, AI-infused, and talent is walking […]

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The Most Expensive Sentence in Leadership Is “I Thought You Knew”

“I thought you knew.” It’s the sentence leaders say when accountability breaks down. It’s also the sentence employees say when trust breaks down. Everyone thinks the other side received the memo. Nobody can prove it. And everyone feels slightly betrayed. I’ve heard […]