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The Power of the Repeat: How Consistency Shapes Confidence
There’s a moment in every runner’s journey when the goal stops being about distance, and starts being about rhythm. Not the big milestones or race-day breakthroughs, but the quiet, ordinary repeats that no one sees. Because the truth is simple: Confidence isn’t built by intensity. It ’s built by consistency. The Myth of Motivation New runners often wait for motivation to show up before they move. But anyone who has trained for a long run knows, motivation is unreliable. Some
Ian Anthony
Nov 252 min read


Endurance Running as a Metaphor for Leadership and Life
There’s something about distance running that mirrors the rhythm of life, the long, uneven stretches, the quiet battles in your head, the moments when your body wants to stop but your mind whispers, keep going. As a runner and coach, I’ve come to realize that endurance running isn’t just a sport. It’s a practice in leadership, resilience, and self-awareness. Every mile holds a lesson about how we lead others, and how we lead ourselves. The Start Line: Intent Over Inspiration
Ian Anthony
Nov 193 min read


Beyond Vanity Metrics: Coaching Your Product to Self-Awareness
In Product Management, we talk a lot about metrics. Activation, retention, churn, NPS, the numbers that fill our dashboards and define our quarterly reviews. But somewhere along the way, many of us start chasing metrics that look good instead of those that mean something. The same thing happens in life. We celebrate output, promotions, achievements, milestones, and forget to pause and ask whether the work is actually fulfilling, sustainable, or aligned with purpose. That’s w
Ian Anthony
Nov 33 min read


How AI Is Transforming Product Management, and Why Coaching Matters More Than Ever
The New Reality of Product Management Product Management has always been a dynamic discipline, a balance of strategy, empathy, and execution. But with the rise of AI, the landscape has shifted dramatically. Today, AI isn’t just automating repetitive tasks; it’s changing the way Product Managers think, decide, and lead. Tools can now analyze user behavior, prioritize backlogs, forecast adoption, and even generate early-stage feature concepts. The PM’s role is no longer just ab
Ian Anthony
Oct 144 min read


How Facilitating a Customer Advisory Board Taught Me More About Human Connection Than Any Meeting Ever Could
When you’ve spent as many years as I have leading product teams and customer conversations, you start to realize that the best insights...
Ian Anthony
Oct 103 min read


The Leadership Trap: Why High Performers Burn Out
At first glance, high performers look unstoppable. They’re the ones who take on extra projects, deliver results, and climb the leadership...
Ian Anthony
Oct 13 min read


Coaching, Mentoring, and Therapy: What’s the Difference and Why Coaching Works for Reinvention
When people reach out to me about making a big change in their lives, a career pivot, a leadership reset, or a personal reinvention, one...
Ian Anthony
Oct 13 min read


How Small Daily Practices Create Big Shifts in Joy and Balance
Small Hinges Swing Big Doors When people think about change, they often imagine something big: a new job, a career pivot, or a complete...
Ian Anthony
Oct 12 min read


Why a Clarity Call Can Be the First Step Toward Change
Change is never easy. Whether you’re facing career burnout, considering a midlife transition, or simply feeling stuck, the first step...
Ian Anthony
Sep 302 min read


The 5 Questions Every Midlife Professional Should Ask Themselves
Midlife can feel like both a milestone and a crossroads. By this point, you’ve built a career, accumulated accomplishments, and taken on...
Ian Anthony
Sep 302 min read


How to Build Resilience During Times of Change
If there’s one constant in life and leadership, it’s change. Careers evolve, industries shift, teams reorganize, and personal...
Ian Anthony
Sep 302 min read


What Collecting Vinyl Records Has Taught Me About Joy and Presence
I’ve been collecting vinyl records for years. What started as a hobby has become one of my greatest teachers in slowing down, finding joy...
Ian Anthony
Sep 293 min read


How Running Marathons Prepared Me for Life Transitions
I still remember the first time I stood at the starting line of a marathon. The buzz of nervous energy, the weight of the miles ahead,...
Ian Anthony
Sep 292 min read


Lessons from 25 Years in Leadership: What I'd Do Differently Now
After more than 25 years in leadership across the tech and construction industries, I’ve had the privilege of building enterprise...
Ian Anthony
Sep 292 min read
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