The Calm Leader
By: Cobus Visser Published on: 06/10/2025There’s a moment every leader reaches where the noise becomes too much. The messages keep coming in. Deadlines tighten; the team looks to you for direction while you’re still trying to make sense of what’s changing. You start to feel that familiar pressure, the sense that if you stop moving, even for a second, everything might collapse. I’ve been there more times than I can count. In my early days leading teams, I used to think good leadership meant being the first to react. Quick answers. Fast decisions. Always available. I believed that constant motion meant progress. What I’ve learned over years of coaching executives and working with business owners across industries is this: speed without clarity eventually burns you out. Today, the most effective leaders aren’t the loudest in the room. They’re the calmest.
Bridging the Trust Gap: How Leaders Can Rebuild Credibility in Times of Disruption
By: Cobus Visser Published on: 23/09/2025Last week I had the privilege of hosting our Firewalking Instructor Training Retreat, five days of intensity, learning, and transformation. We had ten people joining for the first time, alongside my own team. Some of them I have walked with for more than a decade, others I met face-to-face for the very first time. What struck me most was not just the fire, the glass, or the arrows we broke. It was trust. Every single person in that retreat, from seasoned veterans to nervous first timers, placed their trust in me to guide them through the process. They trusted me to keep them safe, to stretch them, and to hold the space while they discovered strength they did not know they had.
When Everything Works: A Leadership Reflection on Trust, Roles, and Shared Wins
By: Cobus Visser Published on: 14/07/2025Discover how small, consistent actions like check-ins, team lunches, and real recognition build a strong, engaged, and high-performing team culture.
5 Leadership Habits That Kill Strategic Growth
By: Cobus Visser Published on: 18/06/2025Even well-meaning leaders can block their company’s growth. Learn how to identify and replace leadership habits that quietly sabotage your strategic goals.
